Owner's Manual ® t9o5 HP ELEC:TR_C START 42" MOWER AUTOMATHC TRACTOR Model No. 917,270820 o Safety ® Assembly ® Operation ® Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Seal's, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman For answers to your questions about this product, Call: !-800-659.
Maintenance .......................................... 19 Service and Adjustments ...................... 23 Storage ................................................... 29 Troubleshooting ....................................... 31 Repair Parts ....................................................34 Parts Ordering ........................ Back Cover Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ............................................. 2 Product Specifications .................
o Turn off bladeswhen not mowing.. ,, Stop enginebeforeremovinggrass catcheror uncloggingchute. ,, Mow only in daylight or good artificial light° o Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. o Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. o Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to lossof-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
o Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deter!oration, which could expose moving pairs or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturePs recommended pads, when necessary. _ o Mower blades are sharp and can cut, Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them° o Check brake operation frequently, Adjust and service as required.
PROOUCT SPECBFRCAT_ONS GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: 3.5 GALLONS MABNTENANCE A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail .... able on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details, UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE SAE 30 (APFSFiSG/SH): (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 AGREEMENT CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES o Read and observe the safety rules. ° Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor..
(1,_Hex Bolt 5f16-18 x t-I/4 3/8-16 t (1) He× xBolt _ (1) Lockwasher 3f8 (i) Large Flat Washer _' (1) Locknut 5t16-18 (1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/!6.
Parts packed separately in carton C2 Steering Bool Seat Video Cassette Mutcher Plate Manual I I t | I 1 t 1 I 1 l l I t t t Steedng Wheel Pa_s Bag Pa_s Bag contents not shown full size Bolls (2) Shoulder lock Nuts __ (2) Washers _8 x 7/8 x 14 Gai_ge Steering Wheel Adapter (2) Keys _ Steering Wheel Insert (2) Gauge Wheels Slope Sheet Assemblys 7 Steering Extension Shaft
Yournew tractorhas been assembledatthe factorywith exceptionofthose palls left unassemMedfor shippingpurposes,To ensuresafe andproperope[ationof your tractor all parts and hardwareyou assemblemustbe tightenedsecurely,Usethe correcttools as necessaryto insurepropertightness,Reviewthe video cassettebeforeyou begin.
HOW TO SE"_¢ UP YOUR INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening knob, TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY ,&CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. ,_ Lift hood to raised position..
I_NSTALL _ULCHER PLATE = Installtwo latch hooksto mutcherplate usingscrew,washeh loci
ASSEMBLE GAUGE MOWER DECK WHEELS CHECK TO The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck In proper position when operating mower, Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance. ,, Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface. PLEASE REVIEW THE CHECKLIST: e/ Al! assembly complete& ._...,.
These symbolsmay appearon yourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwith the product° Learn and understandtheir meaning, r BATTERY CAUT ION OR REVERSE FORWARD' _ SLOW FAST WARNING \\\\ ja.
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TR AOTO R Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference.
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clutch!brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake, o Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. I_.!iPORTANT: "The motion control lever The clurlin_, ,height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4L The heights are measured from tt_e ground to the blade tip with the engine not running, These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass andtypes of grass being mowed.
* Check engine oil with tractor' on level ground, o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oll level° tf necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill, o For cold weather 0peration you should change oi! for easter starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte., nance section of this manual).
o Placethe motioncontrolleverin neutral. Releasethe parking brake and o Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT' in this section of let the clutch!brake slowly return to operating position o Allbw one minute for transmission to manual), o Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.
o Donot mowgrasswhen it ts wet°Wet grasswill plug mowerandleaveundesirableclumps.Allow grassto dry beforemowing. ,, Always operate engine at _ull throtlle Max 1/3 when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower the best cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITtIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
TRACTOR TO SHARPEN Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance° 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 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).
,, Rinsethe batterywith plainwaterand dry. ,, Cleanterminalsand batterycable ends with wirebrushuntilbright. o Coatterminalswith greaseor petroleum jelly° o Reinstallbattery(See"CONNECTBATTERY"in theAssemblysectionof this manual), used above 32°E. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor ts not used for 25 hours In one year.
AiR FILTER Yourenginewilt not run properlyusinga dirty air filter. Cleanthe foampre-cteaner afterevery25 hoursof operationor every season. Servicepapercartridgeevery I00 hoursof operationor everyseason, whicheveroccursfirst. Serviceair cleanermoreoften underdusty conditions. o Removeknob(s)andcover. "TOSERVICEPRE-CLEANER o Slide foam pre-cleaneroffcartridge. o Wash it in liquiddetergentandwater: o Squeezeit dry in a clean cloth.
Clamp ,, Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. ,, Protect painted surfaces 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, C.lamp _-_--_-_--- Fuel Filter CLEANING ,, Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, of all foreign matter, etc. .
TO LEVELMOWERHOUSING Adjustthe mowerwhiletractoris parked on levelgroundor driveway°Makesure tires are properlyinflated(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICAT'IONS"),. If tires are overor underinflated,you will not properly adjustyour mower,. SIDE-TO-SIDEADJOSTMENT .
BELTINSTALLATION.. ,_ Install new belt In reverse order of removal. Make sure belt is in alf pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. ,, Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions, Idler Pulleys Mandrel Pulley Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST TO REPLACE BRAKE 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 rnust be adjusted.
TO ADJUSTMOTIONCONTROLLEVER ]"he motioncontrolleverhas been preset at the factoryand adjustmentshouldnot be necessary° If for any reasonthe motioncontrollever wilt not holdits posit!onwhile at a selected speed, it maybe adjustedatthe friction packlocatedon the rightside of transmission.. o Park tractoron levelsurface. Stoptractor by turningignitionkey to "OFF"position, andengageparkingbrake. o Adjustmotioncontrollever by tightening adjustmentlocknutone half (I/2) turn.
TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSE ORDER o RemoveBLACKcable first from chassis andthen from the fully chargedbattery, o RemoveRED cable last frombothbatteries. TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB o Raise hood. o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the ,, Replace bulb in holder securely backside of the o Ctose hood. INTERLOCKS "Positive" (+) Panel -6" Bolt LH, AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. ,, Check wiring.
TO REMOVEHOODAND GRILLASSEMBLY ,_ Raisehood° ,, Unsnapheadlightwireconnector. o Standin front of tractor: Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. , To replace, reverse above procedures. Choke Cto_ed Casing Clamp Screw ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, m_y be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or indF vidual.
,, While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture screw in(c!oclwvise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions. ° Continue to hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 900 to t200 RPM Release throttle lever.
o Drainthe fuel tank. o Startthe engineand let it rununtilthe fuel linesandcarburetorare empty. OTHER Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the rue! tank or permanent damage may occur. _, Use fresh fuel next season. o Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust, Rust and/or did in your gasoline will cause problems. o If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. o Do not store gasoline to another.
TROUBLESHOOTaNG CHART CORRECTION CAUSE Will not start o Out of fuel, Engine not "CHOKED" prop* erly, ° Engine flooded. ° Fill fuel tank. ,, See %0 START ENGINE" in ° o o o o o . o ° Engine valves out of adjustment. ,, Dirty air filter. Bad spark plug. - Weak or dead battery, Dirty fuel fitter_ o Stale or dirty fuel. o • ° o ° Bad spark plug. Dlrty air filter, Dirty fuel filter, Waterin fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. = Carburetor out of adjuslment. o Engine valves out of adjustment.
1tROUBLESHOOTiNG CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power (cont'd) • Build-,up of grass, leaves and trash under mower., o Clean underside of mower hous- o Dirty air filter. o Low oil level/dirty oil. . Faulty spark plug. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or didy fuel., Water in fuel. • Spark plug wire loose. . . ° o Excessive vibration Dirty engine air screentfins. Dfrtylclogged muffler, Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustmenL ° Engine valves out of adjustmenL .
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Poor grass discharge (cont'd) CHART CAUSE CORRECTION o Mower deck not level, o Low/uneven tire air pressure. o Level mowerdeck. . Check tires for proper air pressure. Replace/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt. o Clean underside of mower hous - ,, Worn, bent or loose blade. • Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. . Mower drive belt worn. - Blades improperlyinstalted. o Improper blades used Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO.
'TRACTOR ° ° ,_-_ODEL NUMBER 9'17.
TRACTOR CHASSIS - - MODEL NU_BEIR 917.2'70820 AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 160392 140356 3 4 17490612 STD551025 5 155272 9 tO !61917X013 STD533710 11 I2 155927 145660 13 t4 I7 155936 17490608 I44983X558 18 20 126938X 156437 23 25 t24028X 19131312 26 28 29 STD541437 145198X558 155217 30 3I t5t287X558 139976 37 38 39 51 17490508 139886 139887 73800400 52 53 19091416 145201 54 55 57 161464 145202 STD552507 58 60 140547 72140606 64.
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TRAOTOR - - JiODEL NUMBER 917.270820 GROUND DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO. KEY NO, I 150071 Transaxte (See Breakdown) Hydro GearModel No. 3100650 64 65 66 71170764 STD551143 !6t488 2 DESCRIPTION PART NO,.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270820 STEERING ASSE[_BLY i i t -"'IF-"-----=B .. i_f. -_ t _ _2 _7__.._tI x.
TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY NO. t 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 t0 1t 13 t5 _7 !8 1£ 20 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 36 37 38 39 40 4't 42 43 44 46 47 5t 54 62 63 65 66 67 68 PART NO.
TRACTOR - - E_ODEL NUMBER 9t7.270820 ENGINE 14 81 <.,_% 29 23 \ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester , 42 L2"a_.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUtViBEF_ 9"_7.270820 ENGINE KEY PART NO, NO. t 2 162152 17720410 4 5 6 149723 144069 144068 7 8 138129 150176 10 1t 145552 STD55t125 12 13 14 STD522507 272250 132B0336 15 16 17 13200300 STD551237 17490624 23 25 26 159880 145996 73920600 27 29 152927 137180 3! 32 33 157103 161696 I23487X 34 35 106082X 17490512 37 38 8543R ........
TRACTOR - - _,ilODSL NUB)IIBER 9t7.270820 SEAT ASSEMBLY \ 5 21 KEY NO. t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 tl PART NO.
TRACI'OR - - _v]ODEL NUi'_BEf_ 917.270820 DECALS 1 4 tl 2 2O 14 I4 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 156439 163205 163200 163202 273503 133644 9 1t 163204 13 t4 146046 156811 163259 WHEELS 13 KEY Nee DESCRIPTION Decal Fender Danger Sears Decal Fend Aulo Sears Gold Decal Hood Rh Craftsman Decal Hood Lh Craflsman Decal HP Engine Decal MalnI Cuslomer Sears Dorn Decal Fender Craftsman Gold Decal Fender SFLTH Oper ]nst FJS Decal V,.
TRACTOR - - MODE[. NL_BER 917.270820 LIFT ASSEMBLY 29 --._.
TRACTOR - - it,'iODEL NU_BER 917.270820 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO, DESCRIPTION 1 !59460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm 2 159471 Sha|tAsm Lift 3 t05767X Pin Groove 4 120&q,002 E Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21t32 x t x 2t Ga 6 t20183X Bearing Nytong 7 12563IX Grip Handfe Fluted 8 t22365X Button Plunger Read !t 139865 Link Asm Lilt L H 12 139866 LinkAsm Lilt RH 13 STD624008 RetatnerSpring 15 127218 Link Fronl I6 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1t2-t3 Unc 17 130174 Trunnion BlkZinc 18 73680800 Nut,Lock W,,Wsh 1t2-.
TRACTOR ,. - _ODEL NU[_,r_BER 9'17.
"TRACTOR MOWER KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 144393 STD533107 138017 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 138440 STD824008 130832 850857 STD551137 140296 134149 129895 137645 14 15 !6 17 t8 t9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 40 41 43 44 45 46 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 58 -- MODEL NUI'vIBER 917.
TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NU_,_Et,ER 917.2.
TRACTOR - - MODEL f'_U_diBER 917.270820 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 310-650 KEY PART NO, NO.
TRACTOR -° MODEL NUMBER 9t7.270820 BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER42E707,TYPENUMBER2631.-E1 220 @3 230 _-_ 219 642 £_t 165 643 523 ..
TRACTOR - -MODEL BRtGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 9t 7.
TRACTOF'Y - - _IODEL BRIGG$ NUMBER 9_ 7.270820 & STRATTON ENGtNE.4VtODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE; NUMBER 2G31-E1 801 783 802 _ L_61s_ A.........................
TRACTOR - - MODEL BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBEF_ 917,270820 NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631.-E1 881 8A 244 572 IOA 10 1019 LABEL KITl _t_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 305 305 304 _oI--"_\\ 306 "A__.
TRACTOR - - _]ODEL BRtGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL _
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270820 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR o o _'v'IODEL NUMBER 917,270820 SCHEMATIC BATTERY I R_O O--\jD, FUSE 30 AMP AMMETER _OPTIONAL) STARTER BL_CK ' ---TO l :, C,W--, ' ........ ,J CLUTCH ! BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH ...... WHILE 8_ACK ..... l......... I ATT MENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) / (NOTOCCUPIED) J I ........... "q J I r'-r4OIINDtNG C'O't_r_&CTOR ) (OPTIONAL) [SPARK _LA.C* CJ tGNtTIONuNtT I----O GAP _(2 CHA,c.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SBGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. Lq G3 15 o MAX. i _ A _,_ _,_ _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I greater than 15°}, never across ally to prevent tipping or toss i ! caution when changing direction the face. of control. on Make turns graduExercise extreme siopes.
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