Owner's Manu_ £RRFTSMRW 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42,' MOWER AUTOMATIC _ LAWN TRA t'OR Model NO. 917.270623 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance ; Repair P-arts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment. Seam, Roebuck and Co.
Maintenance.............," ...................:._18 Se_ce and Adjustments......................22 Storage.................................................28 Troubleshooting .....................;..............30 Repair Parts .........................................34 Parts Ordering.......................BackCover Warr_anty....__. ............................................2 Safety Rules...........................................2 ProductSpecifications...........................5 Assembly......._.........
Tumblrbladas when not mowing. Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. Mow only in daylight or good artifloial • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. light. CHILDREN Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.
• Mower bladesare sharpand can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves,and use extracaution when servicing them. • Check brake operationfrequently. Adjustand serviceas required. Neyer make adjustmentsor repairswith the engine running. Grass catcher componentsare subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, whichcould expose movingparts or allowobjectsto be thrown.Frequently checkcomponents and replacewith manufacturer'srecommendedparts, when necessary.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOUNE 1.25GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED AND'PiPE: REGULAR )ILTYPE SAE30 _,PI-SF/SG/SH): MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Seam MaintenanceAgreementis available on this product.Contactyour nearest Sears store for details. CUSTOMER (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC SAP:.030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .003"-.005" EXHAUST: .005"-.007" GROUND SPEED MPH): . FORWARD: 0 - 5.7 REVERSE: 0- 2.
---_ -PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I O (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18x 1-1/4 @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18- (I) Knob
- - P-ARTS BAG CONTENTS (2) Weld Nuts #10 I_ SHOWN FULL SIZE (2) Screws _ (2) Lock #10 x 5/8 _ Washers#10 -tJ I 3/16 (2)3/Wx l_auge_ Parts packetseparatelyin carton Parts Bag contentsnot shownfull size (2) .LatchHook Assemblies Seat Video Cassette Steer=ng .
Your-new-tractor hasbeenassembled atthefactory withexception ofthosepartsleft unassembled forshipping purposes. Toensuresafe_nd 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. Review the video cassette before you begin. • Position steering wheel so cross bars TOOLS REQUIRED FOR are horizontal (left to fight) and slide . ASSEMBLY inside boot and onto adapter.
lOW TOSETUPYOURTRACTOR _'-HECK BATTERY Liftssss_t _ to raised position and open battery box door. • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BA'I-I'ERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual for charging instructions). Seat SeatPan i • Shoulder Bolt L,r--_., Washer Adjusl_nant Knob Seat Pan BatteryBox Door Terminal INSTALL SEAT Adjustseat beforetighteningadjustment knob.
CHECK BRAKESYSTEM 6,fter you learn how to operate your trac:or, check to see that the brake is propedy adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in _heService and Adjustments section of this manual. INSTALL MULCHER PLATE • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate . using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. , Tighten hardware securely. • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
"hesesymbolsmay appearon yourtractororin literaturesuppliedwiththe product. .eam and understandtheirmeaning. BAI'rlERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FORWARD CHOKE ® MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED H L ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION D_V_E_, KEEP _ REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SLOW UGHTS ON !'.
KNOWYOURTRACTOR READTHISOWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR-TRACTOR Compare theillustrations withyourtractor tofamiliadze yourself withthe locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
The operationof anytractorcan resultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe l eyes, whichcan resultin severe eye damage.Alwayswear safetyglasses or eye shieldswhile operatingyourtractoror performing any adjustmentsor rL_pairs. We recommenda wide visionsafety mask over spectacles,or standardsafety glasses. I HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR Yourtractoris equippedwith an oporator presencesensingswitch.
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches dudng the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot:months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relative. ly high; the second to desired height. TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 3HECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL , The _enginein yourtractorhas been shipped,fromthe factory,alreadyfilled with summerweight o,. , Check engine oilwith tractoron level _round. emoveoil fillcap/dipstickand wipe clean, reinsertthe dipstickand screw cap tight,wait for a few seconds, removeand read oil level. If necessary, add oil until"FULL"mark on dipstickis reached.Do not overfill.
NOTE: At a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for_best engine performance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. PURGE TRANSMISSION ,_CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time.
AULCHING MOWING TIPS MPORTAN'P...For bestperformance, keep nowerhoo_ing free of built'up grass and rash. Clean after each use.. The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and. reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the dlulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.
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TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing_any maintenance. BRAKE-OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.
Adding orchecking levelofelectrolyte is NOTE: Althoughmulti-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improvestartingin notnecessary. TOCLEAN BATTERY ANDTERMINALS coldweather,these multi-viscosity oilswill Corr_asion anddirtonthebattery andter- resultin increasedoilconsumption when minals car_ causethe battery to =leak" used above 32°F. Checkyourengine oil level more frequently to avoidpossible enginedamage from runninglow on oil.
AIRFILTER Yourengine willnotrunproperly usinga dirtyairfilter.Cleanthefoampre-cleaner aftere_e-ry 25hoursofoperation orevery season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of opemfionor every, season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • "Remove knob(s) and cover. TO.SERVICE PRE-CLEANER . • Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. • Wash it in liquid detergent and water. • Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. • Saturate it in engine oil.
Filter CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. " of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted sudaces with automotive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.
,'OLEVEL MOWER HOUSING \djust the mower whiletractoris parked ,n level ground or driveway. Make sure res are-prope-flyinflated(See "PRODICT SPECIFICATIONS'). If tires are ,ver or _Jndednflated,you willnot properly _djustyour mower. ;IDE-TO-SIDEADJUSTMENT Raise mowerto itshighestposition. At the midpointof bothsides of mower, measure heightfrom bottom edge of mowerto ground. Distance",6,"on both sides of mowershouldbe the same or within 114"of each other.
3ELTINSTALLATION • Install newbeltinreverse orderof rem_ai._ • Makesurebeltisinallpulleygrooves andinsideallbeltguides. • Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. Idler Pulleys Mandrel Pulley Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST_BR_AKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
TOADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER Themotion control leverhasbeenpreset atthefactoryand adjustment should not TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key -Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. • On rear wheels only: ar_jn grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. • Replace axlecover.
• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, aw_ayfrom fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from both battedes. PositiveTerminal NegativeTerminal Seat BatteryBox Door (Red) Cable Battery Positive Terminal Negative Terminal REPLACING BATTERY &CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time.
TOREMOVE HOOD ANDGRILL ASSEMBLY • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedures. Hood \ _ Headlight ENGINE Manintanance,repair,or replacementof the emissioncontroldevices and systems, whichare being done at the customers expense,may be performedby any nonroadengine repairestyablishmentor individual.
A,CCELERATION TESTMove throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, rum lille mixture valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust--damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the .
Drainthefueltank, Starttheengine andletitrununtilthe OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season fuel lines and carburetor are empty. to another. NeveLuse engine or carburetor cleaner • Replace your gasoline can if it starts to producLsin t-he fuel tank or permanent rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will damage may occur. cause problems. Use fresh fuel next season.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM Will not start CORRECTION • Outoffuel. • Enginenot"CHOKED" prop- e_ Engine flooded. • Fill fuel tank. • See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. • Wait several minutes before attem_ngto start. Bad sparkplug. Dirtyair filter. Dirtyfuelfilter. Waterin fuel. • Replace spark plug. • Clean/replace air filter. • Replace fuel filter. • Drain fuel tank and cad)uretor, refill tank with fresh • Looseor damagedwidng.
CHART TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE i LossoLppwer(cent'd) i CORRECTION • Faulty spark plug. • Clean and regap or change • Dirty fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. • Replace fuel filter. • Drain fuel tank and refill with sparkplug. • Water in fuel. • • Spark plugwire loose. • • • • • • • • • Dirty engine air screen/fine. Dirty/clogged muffler. Loose or damaged widng. Carburetor out of adjustment. fresh gasoline.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass discharge (con_) -- • Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Mower drive belt worn. • • Blades improperly installed. • Improper blades used. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. Clean underside of mower hou_ ing. • Replace mower ddve belt. • Reinstall blades sharp edge down. • Replace with blades listed in this rnanual. • Clean mound mandrels to open vent holes.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 SCHEMATIC BAI"rERY FUSE 30 AMP. ;-_, ,©, i ! i _ I STARTER _-_1_ = ....... t I I 0_----7 1 I "_'. "--_--' (NOT OCCUPIED) : SEAT SWITCH _ ._ _, __a_ ' : o_ou.o,_ v b--_ (CLUTCH OFF) (OPTIONAL) eu_K : _ I _" _E_..: UNE I I I q J CONNECTOR SPARK 0 IGNITION UNIT ........ GAP PLUGSON TWIN CYL ENGINES) I J FUELSHUT-OFF. _ _'" I- _ i u..n_o__ _ ^ ^ ._ ,,,;_-_T: I ......... YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 8 16 19 20 144925 74760412 156417 153664 STD551125 73350400 Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP Bolt Hex lid 1/4-20unc x 3/4 Case Battely Switch, Inledock Push-In WasherLock 1/4 Nut Jam Hex 1/4-20 Uric 21 22 24 25 26 147430 4152J 4799.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 160393 140356 17490612 Chassis Assembly Drawbar Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 4 STD551025 Washer 13FJ2 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 5 155272 Bumper_ 6 8 9 155923 126471X 161938X013 Saddle Cllp Insulator.406 Dash 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 24 STD533710 155927 145660 155934X010 17490608 74180512 STD541431 144983X558 126938X STD523710 Bolt, Caldage 3/6.16 x 3/4 Panel, Dash, LH.
GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 GROUND DRIVE PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 STEERING ASSEMBLY ,.-.. • ,. i m ..- : .- , 117 _. _-_iL.. _'_ \\\ mr _1, I 15 _ "_ " , , , .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 15 17 18 19 20 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 51 • 54 62 63 65 68 67 68 PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 ENGINE 81 4 38 78 .. L; _- 3. L;..- 37 _..- 23 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester I 42 _.
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 9i7.270623 ENGINE KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 162157 17720410 3 ........ 4 13 14 15 16 23 29 31 32 33 35 37 38 40 44 46 62 72 78 81 137352 272293 13280324 13200300 STD551237 159880 137180 109202X 158990 123487X 17490512 137040 ......
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY -NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 140122 140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 Seat 3350 BIb_Cmflsman BracketPnlPIvotSeat(blk) BoltRnHex3/8-16urlcX1 Washer13/32 X 3/4 X10 Ga Clip Push In Hinged NutHexLockw_lS3/8-16Unc Spl_SeatCprsn2250BIk2] ScrewThdm13/8-16XITy-tt Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga 155GP.5 120068X PanPrltSeet(blk) Knob Seat 1/2-13 Unc BIk KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 DECALS 11 19 12 13 18 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 6 156868 165388 163200 1632(_ 133644 7 163250 8 9 10 It 163227 163204 149516 156439 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION c_a,. Ir_uct_ opemtEr_ c_al. F_ng_e Hp Decal, Decal. Decal. Dom Decal. Turbo Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, ETS Hood Rh Craftsman Hood Lh Craftsman Maint Customer Sears _ 12 13 15 18 4900J 146046 160396 163203 19 142341 °. 138311 157199 165409 165410 Dash Pnl B&S 15.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 UFT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 159460 159471 105767X Washer Asm Inn_ Spdng W/Plunger Sha_Asm. llft Pin Groove 4 5 12000002 19211621 E Ring #5133-62 Washer 21/32 x I x 21Ga. 6 7 8 11 12 120183)( 125631X 122365X 139865 139866 Bearing Nylong Gdp Handle Ruted Button Plunger Read Unk Asm Lift L.PL Unk _qm Lilt R.H.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 164961 STD533107 Mower Housing Bolt 50 51 131340 STD541410 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar Retainer Spdng Ann, Suspension, Rear Bolt, Hex3/8-24xl.25Gr.8 Washer, Lock Washer, Hardened Blade, Mulching Beadng, Ball Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented (ind.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0500 KEY =:PART-- NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 14_J63 Housing, Lower 142987 142962 142928 142933 142934 142935 150771 142937 142938 142939 142940 142941 150772 150773 142944 ......
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 j1, "k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. E RF.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 127 138 10698"/ 9S 117 _ _A I 1033_VE 121CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 111I 127' t 123 "k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOUS TO InSTALl.. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 496412 399265 391086 4 494238 5 7 8 49.5858 273280 495735 9 10 11 12 278(_ 94621 281246 271916 271997 271996 94728 94239 498971 94196 291675 94624 492326 13 15 16 20 22 23 24 25 222698 495860 495977 495978 495979 26 495854 495852 495851 49SSSS --27 28 263129 498319 498320 29 404504 495490 32 94695 32A 94646 KEY NO.
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! SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "T. _, _, ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL i GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY UNE OR TREE. 15" MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15"), never across the face. Make tums gradually to prevent tipping or Iou of €ontr.o.I.Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on mopes.
Fortherepairorreplacement partsyouneed delivered directly toyourhome C_all7 am- 7pm,7 daysaweek 1-800-366-PART (14o9-36s-7278) Para ordenar plezas con entrega a domicillo - 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 de reparacl6n a domiclUo- 1-800-676-5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-488-1222 nmmm mmmm(l For information on purc
