Craftsman 917.271142 User Manual

Owner’s Manual16.5 HPELECTRIC START 42” MOWER AUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No. 917.271142• Safety •Assembly •Operation• Maintenance• Repair PartsThis pr

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.QAn;4»•mBATTERYCAUTIO

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiariz

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into r the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety^ ^ glass

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and bette

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an approp

• Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts.Do not run starter continuously for mo

MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of thi

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICECheck Brake Operation✓ ✓Check Tire Pressure✓✓Check Operator Presence and I

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high

NOTE; The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of

TABLE OF CONTENTSWarranty...2Maintenance...17Safety

CLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to

CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.• Prot

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of

Mandrel PulleyIdlerPulleysMandrelPulleyTO ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the tr

• Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position.• Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to g

Positive TerminalNegative TerminalChassisPositive TerminalCablesChargedBatteryNegative TerminalREPLACING BATTERY^CAUTION; Do not short battery termina

to ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLEThe throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as descr

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.4^ CAUTION: Never

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSECORRECTIONWill not start • Out of fuel.• Engine not “CHOKED" properly.• Engine flooded.• Bad spark plug.•

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of power• Build-up of grass, leaves• Clean underside of mower(Continued)and trash under mower. housin

SAFETY RULESIMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety inst

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONPoor grass dischargeEngine speed too slow.Travel speed too fast. Wet grass.• Mower deck not level.• Low

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142[ POSITIONcmcuiT I “MAKE”' O F FM+iT+AINOMEIRUN/LIGHTB+A1A2-L; RUMi3-hA!NOMEi STARTB + S ""

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142ELECTRICAL--------------32

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1163465Battery274760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48156417 Case Battery16161343 Swit

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART NO. NO.1235910 11 12 1317182526 28293031373851525354555758 60 64 74142143144145 2062

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142GROUND DRIVE36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142GROUND DRIVEKEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1T ransaxle (See Breakdown} HydroGr314-0510646571170

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142STEERING ASSEMBLY38

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.271142STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 139768 Steering Wheel2 154427 Front Axle Assembly3 169840 Spindle

SAFETY RULES• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.• Be alert and turn machine off if child

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27114240

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142ENGINEKEY PART NO. NO.123413141516 23 293132333738 40444546 62 777980 81 1011621561772041015942012-041-031328032813

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTKEYPARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 140123 Seat 3450 BIk/bIk Craftsman 12121246XBrac

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142DECALS22KEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 156439 Decal FenderDangerSears 15160396Decal Mower Dr

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142LIFT ASSEMBLY44

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142UFT ASSEMBLYKEYPARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 159460Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm.2159471Shaft Asm. Lift3105767XPin Groove4 12

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27114246

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KEYPARTKEYPARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTIONNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1165892Mower Housing9074760616Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-051048

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510<EYPARTKEYPART'40.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1170351Mai

SAFETY RULESAlook for this symbol to point oi^ inipor- tant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.AcAUTION;

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519CYUNDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERfCRANKCASES6-—.450

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERCRANKCASEKEY PARTKEYPARTNO.NO.DES

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519IGNITION / ELECTRICALBLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESas—®1'^s1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519IGNITION/ELECTRICALBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PARTKEY PA

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519STARTINGSYSTEM I/ENGINE CONTROLSIT*Vi*-131U VOIL PAN/LUBRICAT

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519STARTING SYSTEM<EYPARTMO.NO.DESCRIPTION1M-0839070Screw, he

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-4351956

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142<OHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519-UEL SYSTEMCRANKSHAFT<EY PARTKEY PART^IO.NO.DESCRIPTION

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONTSIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL,vv vvvvvvvvvttvwvtv vvvvtvvvivvtv

UNASSEMBLED PARTSsteering Wheel—I ISteeringWheelAdapter(1) Large Flat WasherSteeringSleeveoSteeringExtensionShaft(1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 X 1SteeringWheel

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ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and pr

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCHECK BATTERY• Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door.• If this battery is put into service after mont

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(If previously removed)• Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.• Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower