Owner's Manual I:mAFTSMnNo 13.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917,270411 , Safety o Assembly , Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659=5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am ,, 5 pro, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Maintenance ............... i........................... 17 Service and Adjustments ............................ 21 Storage .................................................. 27 Troubleshooting .......... _......................... 28 Repair Parts ............... :......................... 34 Parts Ordering ............ 'o.......... Back Cover Warranty .................................................... 2 Safety Rules ............................................. 2 Product Specifications .................
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground o Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. CHILDREN • Turn off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light, • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ° Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. o Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.
o Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairswith the engine running. manufa!cturer's recommended parts, " Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with when n_cessa_ o Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap tl_e blade(s) or wear g!oves, and use extI'a caution when servnclng them. ', Cheek I_rake operation frequently. Adjust _nd service as required.
GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: 1.25 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS S-_RK Champion PLUG: GAP: ,030") CUSTOMER STD361458 INTAKE: .005"-.007" EXHAUST: .009"-.011" GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 1sT 1,0 2ND 1.3 3RD 2,1 4 TM 4.0 5.1 1_6 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: REAR: CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS E3ATTERY: AMP/FIR: 25 MIN.
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those paris left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and pi'oper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be t ghtened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Revlew the video cassette before you begin_ TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrenchset willmake assembly easier.
INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment Imob. = Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. o Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt, Tighten shoulder bolt securely, • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely, Do not tighten. o Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat, , Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. ° Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ,I CHECKLIST Fer beet cutting results, mower housing should be properly teveled_ See '_TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual, PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ,/" All assembly instructions have been completed. # No remaining loose parts in carton ,/" Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum ! hour at 6 amps)o /" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. ,/" All tires are properly inf!ated.
Thesesymbolsmay appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF IXI FUEL CHOKE REVERSE FAST FORWARD OIL PRESSURE SLOW OVER TEMP LIGHT LIGHTS ON .
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with !he locations of various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference° Attachment Clulch Lever Arnmeter Light Ignition Switch \ Lift Laver Plunger ThrottIeChoke Control _ Attachment Lift Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal Gearshift Lever • Parking Brake i i .......
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign ob_c-"_s'°ihrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles, or standard safety glasses. ,, HOW TO USE YOUR TRACT,OR Your tractor is equipped with an _perator presence sensing switch.
° Forbest cuttingperformance,grass over6 inchesin heightshouldbe mowedtwice. Makethe first cut relativelyhigh;the secondto desired height. ,, When p_usl_Ingor towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPHo NOTE: T_ 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 appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) , When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position. o The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. See Storage Instructions for, additional Information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per _ _nent damage may occur.
MOWING TIPS • "Tirechains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. , Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See %0 LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. o Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES F'LL 'N DATES AS YOU COMPLETE _'_._.._. .,/_'_'_'__._._ REGULAR SERVICE _v T _, ,O'_i_'_O_,_'_,_d3__ _ .._.t_,q.?._._._ o Sallbry Engine Change Engine Air Filler N Clean Air Screen Muffler/Spark Replace Clean • , ,..° Arrester OII Filler (If equipped) Engine COOling Fins Replace Spark Replace Air Filler Paper Replace Fuel Plug Cartridge Filler 1 - Ch_g_ rnorm ellen when opqrmllng under t=heavy _o_d or In high arnblo_ _ZA Sarvl_{_ mo_.
TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade, but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. = The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while it is on the mower. = To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When L.
• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. ,, Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the Assembly section of this manual). V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. ,, Catch oil in a suitable container. o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
o Reinstallcartridge,nut,precleaner, cover andsecurewith knob(s). IMPORTANT:Petroleumsolvents,suchas kerosene,are not to be usedto cleanthe cartridge.They may causedeteriorationof the cartddgeoDo not oil cartridge_Do not use pressurizedair to clean or dry cartridge. Cover Knob -'_ Cartridge Nut Foam Pre°Cleaner Cartridge CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating.
_CAUTION: Beforeperformingany serviceor adjustments: o o o • o • 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. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire wllere it cannot come in contact with plug, • Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT ° ° Q • Raise mower to its highest position. o At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground.
BELT INSTALLATION - o Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. o Install mower in reverse orderof removal instructions. • Install new belt in reverse order of removal. Mandrel Pulley idler Pulleys \ Mandrel Pulley TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. , Remove mower (See 'qO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manua!.
The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES • Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. ° Connect one end of the SLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery, = Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. = Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. ° Close hood, ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any nora road engine repair establishment or individual.
TO ADJUST CAFIBURFTOH NOTE: The carburetor on thisengineis low emission, It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap. The timiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle. The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
Immediatelyprepareyourti'actorfor storageat the endof the seasonor if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. ._,CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. This will allow you to clean it thoroughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
CHART TROUBLESHOOTING , i PROBLEM -- Will not start o Out of fuel. , Engine not "CHOKED" properly. o Engine flooded. = * , Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjust.. ment. • Engine valves out of adjustment. Hard to start • Dirty air filter. • Bad spark plug. Weak or dead battery. o Dirty fuel filter. , Stale or dirty fuel. = Loose or damaged wiring. , Carburetor out of adjustment. • Engine valves out of adjustment.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CHART CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but will not start (cont'd) o Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. + Check all wiring. o Check/replace solenoid or starter, Loss of power o Cutting too much grass/too fast. ° Throttle In "CHOKE" position. o Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower, o Dirty air filter+ ° Low oil level/dirty oil+ o Faulty spark plug. + Set in =Higher Cut" position/reduce speed, • Adjust throttle control, ii o Dirty fuel filter.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION i Poor cut - uneven (cont'd) grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. i Mower blades will not rotate ° Obstruction in clutch mechanism. o Worn/damaged mower drive belt. , Frozen idler pulley. [ • Frozen blade mandrel. , o Remove obstruction. ° Replace mower drive belt. Replace idler pulley. Replace blade mandrel. , i i Poorgrass charge dis- • Engine speed too slow, • Travel speed too fast. = Wet grass. • Mower deck not level.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270411 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 PART NO. 145122 140551 STD523710 19131510 145006 STD541437 124151X 17490616 19131614 155925 120098 121246X 121248X KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pvt St Bolt Fin Hex 3/8..16uno X 1 Washer Rat 13/32 X 1 X10Ga Clip Push-In Hinged Locknut Hex WiVVsh 3/8-16 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 X 1 Ty-tt washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ge Pan Seat Knob Seat 112.,13 Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk 14 1.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER _ , '1_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, [ f i 284 I 171 535 53 445 :%.t_ 1140.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SnGHT_NG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL | _ __recti°n greater never the the face.face Make Operate than your 15°), Tractor up across and down of turns slopes gradu(not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme | caution when changing direction on slopes. | °n Sl°Pes` .... .
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