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Craftsman 917.270513 Owner's Manual

14.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
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14.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270513
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip-
ment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179

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  • Page 1 For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman...

  • Page 2: General Operation

    Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home warranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase.

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    • Turn off blades when not mowing. • Donottrytostabilizethemachineby • Stop engine before removing grass putting your foot on the ground. catcher or unclogging chute. • Do not use grass catcher on steep • Mow only in daylight or good artificial slopes.
  • Page 4 • manufacturer's recommended parts, Never make adjustments or repairs with when necessary. the engine running. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. • Grass catcher components are subject Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and to wear, damage, and deterioration, use extra caution when servicing them.

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase states may have similar laws. Federal of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been laws apply on federal lands. A spark designed, engineered and manufactured arrester for the muffler is available...
  • Page 6 Parts Bag contents shown full size (2) Sheet Metal Screws #10-16 x 112 (1) Locknut 3/8-24 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge...
  • Page 7 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Video Steering Cassette Wheel Steering Manual Boot PartsBag Parts Bag contents not shown full size Wheel Steering Insert Slope Sheet (2) Keys Steering SteeringWheel Bushing Adapter...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

  • Page 9: Install Seat

    HOW TO INSTALL SEAT UP YOUR TRACTOR Adjust seat before tightening adjustment CHECK BATTERY knob. • Lift seat pan to raised position and open • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. battery box door. • Place seat on seat pan and assemble •...

  • Page 10: Check Tire Pressure

    CHECKTIREPRESSURE / CHECKLIST Thetires on yourtractorwereoverinflated PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING at the factoryfor shippingpurposes. CHECKLIST: Correct t ire pressureis importantfor best All assembly instructions have been cuttingperformance. completed. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in •/ No remaining loose parts in carton. "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. ,-;, A ,= BA'I-rERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUF TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Clutch Lever Light Ammeter Ignition Switch...
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glass- es or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles, or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 14: Add Gasoline

    • The average lawn should be cut to • Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. sure you have allowed room for tractor approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during to roll slightly as you restart movement. hot months.
  • Page 15 Do not run starter continuously for more _WARNING: Experience indicates that than fifteen seconds per minute. If the alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or engine does not start after several using ethanol or methanol) can attract attempts, move throttle control to fast moisture which leads to separation and position, wait a few minutes...
  • Page 16 MOWING TIPS Do not mow grass when it is wet. grass will plug mower and leave unde- • Tire chains cannot be used when the sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry mower housing is attached to tractor. before mowing. • Mower should be properly leveled for Always operate engine at full throttle best mowing performance.
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AS YOU COMPLETE CheckOrakoO. tlon Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners II/'7 Lubrication Chart Sharpen/Replace Check Batter,/Level Mower Btades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check...

  • Page 18: Blade Care

    IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, TRACTOR center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when per- on mandrel assembly. forming any maintenance. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and BRAKE OPERATION flat washer in exact order as shown. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet •...
  • Page 19 Change the oil after every 25 hours of However, periodic charging of the battery operation or at least once a year if the with an automotive charger will extend its tractor is not used for 25 hours in one life. •...
  • Page 20 ENGINE COOLING FINS • If verydirty or damaged, r eplacepre- cleaner. Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage • Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. • Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s). from overheating. • Remove screws from blower housing TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE and lift housing and dipstick tube...
  • Page 21 _,CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. •...
  • Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING equal in length. Both links should be approximately 10-3/8". Adjust the mower while tractor is parked • If links are not equal in length, adjust on level ground or driveway. Make sure one link to same length as other link. tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- •...

  • Page 23: Belt Installation

    BELTINSTALLATION • Make sure bolt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Installnewbeltin reverseorderof • Install mower in reverse order of removal. removal instructions. Idler Mandrel Pulleys Pulley Mandrel Pulley TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST BRAKE Park the tractor on level surface.
  • Page 24 TOADJUSTSTEERINGWHEELALIGN- The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt MENT negative grounded system. Do not use If steeringwheelcrossbars are not hori- your tractor battery to start other vehicles. zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi- TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES tioned straight forward, remove steering •...
  • Page 25 ENGINE Seat Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non- Battery road engine repair establishment or indi- Door vidual. Warranty repairs must be per- formed by an authorized engine manufac- turer's service outlet.
  • Page 26 TO ADJUSTCARBURETOR • While still holding throttle lever against NOTE:The carburetoron this engineis idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve lowemission.It is equippedwithan idle full travel clockwise then counterclock- fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, wise until engine runs rough. Turn valve which allows some adjustment within the to a point midway between those two limits allowed by the cap.
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Willn_stad • Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • Engine not"CHOKED" • See "TO START ENGINE" properly. Operation section. • Engine flooded. • Wait several minutes before attempting to start. • Bad spark plug, •...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM • Check all wiring. • Loose or damaged wiring. Engine clicks but • Check/replace solenoid or • Faulty solenoid or starter. will not start (cont'd) starter. • Set in "Higher Cut" posi- • Cutting too much Loss of power tion/reduce speed.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poorcut - uneven • Clogged mower deck vent • Clean around mandrels (cont'd) holes from buildup of open vent holes. grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. Mower blades will • Obstruction in clutch • Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 SCHEMATIC 1118 BLACK BATrERY FUSE 30 AMP. AMMETER (OPTIONAL) wt_s ..SOLENOID i-v! ,rABTER .,.= L ..CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) (NOT OCCUPIED) ..SEAT SWITCH SWffCH BL_CK PJ.ACK GROUNDING SPARK (OPTIONAL) UNIT ----i _,_q_ IGN'TION...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 NutKeps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 4207J Cable Ground6ga 12" black 121305X Switch PlungerNc Gray 163968 Switch Ign Delta Push-In 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman,Delta 166151 Harness Ign Mecb CI Am NHM 99 71110408 BoltBIk Hex 1/4-20unc x 1/2 131563 Cover TerminalRed 145673...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES :i45...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.270513 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 165480 Chassis 140356 Drawbar Stretch 17490612 Screw Thclrol3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-tt STD551025 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 16 Ga 155272 Bumper Dash Hood 155924X012 Saddle Slkscr 12_4:2X Shield Hr. Hood Kohl/Dia Engine 155138 Clip Retainer Slide On 166322X012...

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Pulley Idler v Groove Plastic Transaxle (See Breakdown) 127783 Peerless Model 206-545C 154407 BelicrankClutch Gm Drv Stl 146682 Retainer Belt Style Spring Spdeg Return BrakeT/a Zinc 123205X BoltHex Hd 3/8-16unc x 1-1/2 123666X Pulley Transaxle 18/20"...

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 STEERING ASSEMBLY ¸ # //'...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel Steering Opp Sears BIk Axle Asm Front Lt 154427 1,_>483 SpindleAsroLh 157473 SpindleAsre Rh 6266H Washer Thrust .75 x 1.230 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 121748X 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

  • Page 40: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162144 ControlTWch RH Blk Pd115 10 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs,Model No 287707-1255-E1 MufflerExh LT B&S 14HP IC OHV 137352 165291 Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated 13280324 Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt x 3"...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 121248X BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id 140551 BracketPvt St 72050412 Bolt RdhdSht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 134300 Spacer Split28}( 96 Yel Zinc 19131610 Washer Fiat 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 121250X...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156867 156439 Decal Dash InstOper English Decal Danger Fender Eng/span 165393 Decal HP Engine 4900J Decal CIutch_rake English Decal Hood RH 163990 146046 Decal V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor 163991 Decal Hood LH 163249 Decal Panel Dash 6sp 42"...

  • Page 44: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159474 Shaft Asm Lift 105767X PinGroove 1 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer Pltd 21/32 X 1 X 21ga 120183X BearingNylonBIk 629 Id 125631X Grip Handle FlutedBIk 122365X...

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 MOWER DECK >21...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Washer, Hardened 164961 Mower Housing 133944 Bolt 155066 RollerAssembly,Cam Follower STD533107 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 138017 BracketAssembly, S way Bar, 131340 Front STD541410 Lockout 138440 BracketAssembly,Sway Bar 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Retainer Spring...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 0 --71B...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Brake Lever TransaxleCover 790079 772147 Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4' 780086A Needle Bearing5/8' 792073A Screw 114-20x2 1/4" TransaxleCase 792085A 770128 Countershaft 792075 Locknut5 / 16 - 24 776395 Brake Pad Holder...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255oE1 634A • /r REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1034 1026...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1 131 I (_ 1 9A7_ 1111 1270 _k" REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS L_ NUMBER LOCATION TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1 20 634A 842 524 868 868A 358 GASKET SET 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET _1o,, 1006 356A...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1 Iiolt L_.LKrr I =,,o I_,.,,,_, K,_- _ M,s=o,s I IlO._ OWNUI_ .V.ANUAL 1090...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 496412 CylinderAssembly 94637 Stud, Carburetor Mounting 399265 Beadng, Cylinder 224948 Screen, Flush Rotating 391086 *Seal, Oil 225136 Washer, Spdng 494238 Base, Engine 94628 Screw, Sems 495858...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270513 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 94704 Screw, Hex Head 729A 281390 Clip, Wire 810068 Screw, Set 262932 Gear, "riming 496318 Housing,Blower 213998 Link,Counterweight 94786 Screw, Hex, Head, 399891 CounterweightAssembly Blower HousingMounting...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 ° MAX. greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 60 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio...

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