Owner's Manual rRRFTSMRN 16.5 HP ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSA;Xl]= LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.272011 • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. :Sears, Hoebuck and Co.
Maintenance ......................................... Warranty ........................... ,]_.] ................ 2 Safety Rules ........................................... 2 Product Specifications ........................... 5 Assembly ................................................ 8 Operation .............................................. 12 Maintenance Schedule ......................... 18 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY 18 Service and Adjustments ...................... 22 Storage .....................
• 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. • 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.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • 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 manufacturer's recommended pads, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE GASOLINE CAPACITY ANDTYPE: OILTYPE API-SF/SG/SH): A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details. )IL CAPACITY: 3PARK PLUG: GAP: .030") GROUND (MPH): SPEED 3.5GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE10W-30 (above32°F) SAE5W-30 (below32°F) CHARGING SYSTEM: • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.
Parts Bag contents shown fu!l size (1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3116 x 12 Gauge (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge _#10 (2) Weld Nuts #10 _ x 5/8 (2) Lock Washers #10 (3) Retainer Spdngs (double loop) (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) 6
Partspacked separately in carton [13 Steering Boot Seat Video Cassette Mulcher Plate Steering Wheel Parts Bag Manual © (2) Shoulder Bolts (2) Washers 3/8x 7/8 x 14 Gauge (2) Gauge Wheels Q(2) Center lock Nuts Parts Bag contents not shown full size (2) FrontLinkAssemblies --0---(2) LatchHock Assemblies Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert Slope Sheet 7 Steedng Sleeve Extension
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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED ASSEMBLY FOR IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll oft skid.
CHECK HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATrERY • Lift hood to raised position. • 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 "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions). _.=::_;_-" ,L •l=.. °•• TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes.
CHECK • Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER ALL BELTS • Raise mower to highest position. • Assemble gauge wheels (See "TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS in the Operation section of this manual). Chassis Bracket Shoulder Bolt LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and with double loop retainer spring.
CHECKLIST _,CAUTION: Do not remove discharge guard from mower. Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
Thesesymbolsmay appearon your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S TRACTOR MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Position Ignition Switch Clutch Switch Throttle/Choke Plunger Clutch/Brake '\f'_t_ Height Attachment Lift Lever ' Adjustment . , .
I I1_ [ ---I The operationof anytractorcanresultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe I =- ] eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses W | or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or | repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or stan- | dard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR I IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "OFF" will cause the battery to be discharged (dead).
• 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 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 relatively high; the second to desired height.
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Towonlythe attachmentsthat are recommendedbyandcomplywith specifications of the manufacturerof yourtractor.Use commonsensewhentowing.Tooheavyof a load,whileon a slope,is dangerous. Tiroscan losetractionwiththe groundand causeyou to losecontrolof yourtractor. BEFORE CHECK STARTING ENGINE THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
MOWING TIPS MULCHING • Tire chains cannot be used when the IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. 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 mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AS.OOCO- . .... FILL IN DATES : Check Check Tim BrakePm_um Operation DATES _ Interlock Check forSystems Loose Fasteners I_7 A i ShsrperdReplace M°wer Blades Lubdcation Chart _" oT _s Check Battery Level R ! Clmm Battery and Ten_inaL_lecl'_r_ Check T.m_ C_,ng _ II,/' Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Check Change E N Drive Belt(s) Engine fl_s v'0 Tension Engine Oil Level V' I_ Oil _1.
TRACTOR Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenper- IMPORTANT: treated. forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION Trailing Edge Up Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat Blade Mandrel Assembly 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).
• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual). V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. Keep oil at =FULL _ line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.
AIR FILTER Yourenginewill not run properlyusinga dirty airfilter. Cleanthe foam pre-cleaner afterevery25 hoursof operationor every season. Servicepapercartridgeevery 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. " • Remove knob and cover. • Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base. • Fill crankcase with new oil (See =TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section TO SERVICE of this manual).
CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • 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.
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 • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance =An on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other.
TO REPLACEMOWERDRIVEBELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage • • •• • parking brake. Remove screws from left hand mandrel cover and remove cover. Roll belt over the top of left hand mandrel pulley. Remove belt from electdc clutch pulley. Remove belt from idler pulleys. Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface. • Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.
• Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely. • Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway-bar bracket. • Install new belt in lower groove of left hand mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown. • Roll belt over right hand mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves properly. • Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and reinstall right hand mandrel TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
TO REPLACEMOTIONDRIVEBELT Park the tractoron levelsurface. Engage parkingbrake. Forassistance,thereis a belt installationguidedecalon bottomside of leftfootrest. • Removemower(See"TO REMOVE "_ Center Rod MOWER" in this section of this manual.) • Disconnect clutch wire harness. • Remove clutch Iocator. TO ADJUST MENT o Remove belt from Stationary idler and clutching idler. • Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. • Install new belt by reversing above procedure.
• Close terminal access doors. • Close hood. if your batteryis too weakto startthe engine,it shouldbe recharged.(See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual). If =jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: AIMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped with a 12 volt negative grounded system. The other vehical must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicals.
ENGINE Maintenance,repair,or replacementofthe emissioncontroldevicesandsystems, whicharebeingdoneat the customers Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle. • Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above). • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or 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 did, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE CORRECTION Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See ='1"0 START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. !• attempting to start. Replace spark plug. Clean/replace air filter. Replace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Lossofpower • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Throttle in "CHOKE" tion. • Set in =Higher Cut" position/reduce speed. • Adjust throttle control. posi- • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Dirty air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Faulty spark plug. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Water in fuel. • Spark plug wire loose. • Dirty engine air screen/fins. • Dirty/clogged muffler. • Loose or damaged wiring.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will not rotate • Obstruction in clutch mechanism. • Remove obstruction. • Worn/damaged drive belt. • Replace mower drive belt. Poor grass discharge mower • Frozen idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. • Replace idler pulley. • Replace blade mandrel. • Engine speed too slow. • Place throttle control in • Travel speed too fast. • Wet grass. • Mower deck not level. • Low/uneven tire air pressure. • Worn, bent or loose blade.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011 SCHEMATIC RED BATTERY SOLENOID RED STARTER FUEL i A V ,_l , LINE', -- (_ IGNITION UNIT O,'L4RGING SYSlr E M ou*rptrr ISAMP OC 0 3_ORPM 1 I IGNmON SWITCH I_ ' -' ____; FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID • PLUGS GAP SPARK _ (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES) NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL I ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. I THE LIGHTS ARE NOT I CONNECTED TO THE = BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. t 2 8 10 11 12. 16 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 40 42 43 45 50 55 70 80 81 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 163465 74760412 7603J 145211 150109 145769 153664 17720408 STD551125 73350400 161785 4152J 8860R 146148 108824X 73510400 145491 160784 163968 140403 164098 131563 145673 122822X 154963 17490508 140426 146685 109746X Battery,12Volt28 Amp Bolt,Hex 114-20x 3/4 Tray Batlery BoltBtr Frt 1/4-20 x 7.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 9 10 11 13 17 19 20 25 26 28 29 30 31 37 38 39 50 160392 140356 17490612 161566 STD533710 163455 163456 161_3X558 17521312 162026 19131312 STD541437 160564X558 161235 154791X558 139976 17490508 139886 139887 161236 ChassisAesembly Drawbar Screw,Thd., Roll.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011 GROUNDDRIVE KEY NO. 1 PART NO. 161451 PART NO. Transaxle(See Breakdown) Dana, Model Numpar4360-122 Spdng, Return. Brake Pulley,Transaxle Ring, Retainer Strap, Torque Screw, Thd., Roll. 5/16-18 x 3/4 Rod Shifter Fender STLT Clutch Elect EVX Pin, Cotter Washer, Shift Plate Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch Grade 8 Washer Bolt,Hex Rghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 Nut Lock Hx w/ins 5/16-18Unc BOltFinHex3i8-16UNCxl Gr.
TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY • - - MODEL NUMBER r ! L ..__-" .... d i 41 15 lO GII 4O 917.
TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 17 18 19 20 22 23 25 27 29 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 40 41 42 43 46 47 62 65 66 67 68 72 73 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011 PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42 917.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011 ENGINE KEY NO. 1 3 4 13 14 15 16 23 29 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 39 62 77 79 80 81 101 102 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 164091 ....... 159420 12-041-03 13280328 13200300 STD551231 159880 137180 157103 151696 123487X 106082X 17490512 8543R ....... 109227X STD551131 19101216 M740108025 74760508 128861 M73030800 17521312 Control,ThrotCh Engine(See Breakdown)Kohler Model No.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011 SEAT ASSEMBLY 18 f I t 12 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART NO. 14O123 140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 155925 120068X KEY NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011 DECALS 6 10 3 9 7 12 --2 14 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 164085 106202X 163916 163917 163208 6 7 133644 163263 8 9 10 163203 163204 156439 WHEELS 2_ KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Decal, Dash Amm Eng Gr. ReflectorTagLight Red/Amber Decal, Hood, R.H. Decal, Hood, L.H.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 36 37 38 159461 159476 138284 12000002 19211621 120183X 125631X 122365X 139865 139866 STD624008 127218 73350800 130171 73680800 139868 163552 110807X 19131016 164024 76020308 164543 73350600 138057 150233 140302 73540600 155097 123935X 17490512 Wire Asm.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO. 1 3 5 6 164210 138457 STD624008 130832 8 9 10 850857 STD551137 140296 11 12 13 163819 129895 137553 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 137152 110485X 140329 72140505 132827 145055 STD541431 134753 131267 105304X 149287 110452X 157788 19111016 131491 157722 129963 153531 137266 144945 17490628 STD551037 131494 156086 144917 DESCRIPTION Housing,Mower 46" BracketAsm.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-122 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 160955 2274J 134400 105904X 160940 134788 108727X 120951X 148266 2225J 134793 143697 120415X 142674 161563 161564 105909X 105910X 148269 160943 138246 138238 148268 143673 2244..
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43512 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE -KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-351-O2 Lifter,valve (2) Kit, cylinderhead (Includes 3-17) Rod, push (2) Gasket, cylinderhead Valve, intake (Std.) Valve, intake (.25) Valve, exhaust (Stdo) Valve, exhaust (.25) Plug, allen hd. pipe 1/8 Cylinder Head Arm, rocker(2) Pivot, rockerarm (2) Screw, hex. flange M6xl.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS--43512 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. 1 12-086-14 2 3 4 12-468-03 24-162-03 M-0639016 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12-112-01 12-157-03 41-403-09 X-22-11 236602 X-42-15 12-025-35 41-155-02 M-0548025 14 15 !6 17 24-085-01 12-132-02 X-728-1 M-0545010 18 19 20 12-584-07 12-452-02 12-086-35 21 M-0461013 22 12-584-06 NOT ILLUSTRATED 26-518-29 25-518-O5 12-176o31 X-25-5 BLOWER DESCRIPTION Screw, hex.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43512 STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-0839070 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 25-098-05 12-755-54 12-227-06 12.170-O5 12.221-01 12-227-13 12-211-01 Screw, hex. flange M8 x 1.25 x 70 (2) Starter assembly (Includes3-8) Kit, drive end Cap, drive end Armature Kit, brush& spring Cap, commutatorend Bolt, hex. flange 1/4-20 x 4-5/8 (2) ENGINE CONTROLS OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART NO. NO.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43512 FUELSYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY NO. KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-014-37 12-13901 Crankshaft (Includes2) Plug, cup PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 M-0641060 X-25-63 X-22-11 M-0629122 12-853-83 6 7 12-O41-O2 12-053-83 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12-O41-01 12-265.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION I SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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