Owner's Manual ® 16=0 P ELECTRmC START 42" OWE 6 SPE5 TRANSAXLE LAWN Model No. 917.270631 o Safety o Assembly Operation o Maintenance o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Warranty .... , ............................................ 2 Safety Rules ........................................... 2 Product Specifications .............................. 5 Assembly ................................................ 8 Operation .............................................. 11 Maintenance Schedule ......................... 17 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY Maintenance ......................................... Service and Adjustments ...................... 17 21 Troubleshooting ...........
. Turn off blades when not mowing o Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. o 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. o Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.
manufacture£srecommended parts, 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 operationfrequently. Adjust and service as required. 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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: 1.25 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product° Contact your nearest Sears store for details. OIL TYPE (API-SF/SGiSH): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) _L CAPACITY: 3,0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: (GAP: ,030") Champion RC12YC GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 1ST I °0 2 ND 1,3 3 RD 2ol 4 TM 3.! 5 TM 4,0 5,1 6TM !.
PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SRZE (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 3/8 (1) Lockwasher __ (1) Hex Bolt 5/I6-18x 1-1/4 5/16-18 (1) Locknut _ (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge 6 _ (2) Lock Washers 1/4
PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Weld Nuts #10 (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge ....................... Parts packet separately in carton ..., (2) Latch Hook Assemblies %,, Steering Wheel Insert Video Cassette Steering Wheel Adapter Mulcher Plate (2) Keys Steermg Wheel Steering Steering Boot = Extension Shaft Parts Bag Manual . .:: Parts Bag contents not shown full size Seat ,f ...........
Your new tractor has been assembledat the factory with exception of those parts left unassembledfor 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. • Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR 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. o Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat pan to raised position° o Open battery box door and remove protective plastic.
Hook Points Down Weld Nut From The Top Weld Nut. Lock Washer' Latch'\_ Washer Latch Hook Weld Nut Lock Washer Washer Mulcher Plate CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sectoin of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted.
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning.
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 the locations of various controls and adjustments.
The operation Of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown 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 TRACTOR Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.
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. TO OPERATE MOWER "{our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. o Select desired height of cut. ° Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.
MOWING T_PS o Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor, ° Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. o The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • 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.
MULCHING IVIOWnNG TiPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean after each use. o 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 lawno Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades.
CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILITiES MA,.TE.A.OE SO.EOULE As.Each,. ouCOMPLETE E.ViOE it91 ..... i T a A ch_k BrakeOperation.................... 6/ Check _I' Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence !n....}.erlock Systems ....... Check for Loose Fasteners =Sharpen/Replace V,OE OATES i!,, i_, _ ..... Mower ,._ ................. .........6/ ......................... and 6/##' 6_ ................. 6/#4'7 Blades 6f' 6/4 c Lubr,co,,onCha ..........' ..................... 6/............ 6/. ..........
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 5 of this manual). o Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.
, Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. , Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright, , Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly° , Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the Assembly section of this manual). V-BELTS 3heck V-belts for deterioration and wear _fter 100 hours of operation and replace if _ecessary. The belts are not adjustable° Replace belts if they begin to slip from _ear. TRANSAXLE o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after' every 100 hours of operation, whichever' occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of this manual IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season.
,_kCAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. , Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. ° Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. o Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. o Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped° - Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
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" on page 5 of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. sIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT o Raise mower to its highest position. o Measure height from bottom of deck curl to ground level at front corners of mower. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same.
BELT INSTALLATION o Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. ° Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. - o install new belt in reverse removal. order of Mandrel Idler Pulley Pulleys Mandrel Pulley TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not hodzontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor: If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber', contact your nearest authorized service center: TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAHRS o Block up axle securely.
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB o Raise hood. o Pul! bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill° o Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. o Check wiring.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is 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 lirniter cap. The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle_ The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
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. ,_kCAUTION: 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 thoroughty. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
TROUBLESHOOTtING CHART CAUSE CORRECT|ON o Out of fuel. ° Engine not "CHOKED" properly. o Engine flooded. o Fill fuel tank. ° See '`TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. o Wait several minutes before o • o ° ° o • o = Engine valves out of adjustment. attempting to start. Replace spark plug. Clean/replace air filter. Replace fu61 filter. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. . Check all wiring.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CHART -CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but will not start (cont'd) o Loose or damaged wiring. o Faulty solenoid or starter° o Check all wiring. o Check/replace solenoid or starter. Loss of power o Cutting too much grass/too fast. o Throttle in "CHOKE" position. ° Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. ° Dirty air filter_ o Low oil level/dirty oito o Faulty spark plug. o Set in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed. o Adjust throttle control. o Dirty fuel filter.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CHART CORRECTnON CAUSE i, Poor cut - uneven (cont'd) Mower blades will not rotate ,i i,,, i,i i grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. o Obstruction in clutch .... mechanism. o Worn/damaged mower drive belt. o Frozen idler pulley. e Frozen blade mandrel. o Remove obstruction. o Replace mower drive belt. o Replace idler pulley. o Replace blade mandrel. ................... , _,, ,,,,,_ .......... Poor grass discharge ° Engine speed too slow. o Travel speed too fast.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 SCHEMATIC °'° olIIo ltt ° BATTERY RED I O_,4g RED FUSE 30 AMP, AMMETER (OPTIONAL) t ...... WHrt'E STARTER I ',©, oM_, ..... J SOLENOID I )G CLUTCH 1 BRAKE (PEDAL UP) L WHITE IGNITION SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) ' [ .... _ BLACK ' ATT'MENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) _ t (_ l . FUEL_ I I IBL_.K SPARK PLUG BLACK t ........
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TRACTOR KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 6 8 16 t9 20 21 22 24 25 26 28 29 3O 31 32 33 40 41 42 43 44 45 52 7O NOTE: PART NO. 144925 74760412 STD551025 STD551125 STD541025 156417 153664 STD551125 73350400 147430 4t52J 4799J 146147 t08824X 4207J 121305X 140301 124211X 141226 109310X 156442 71110408 131563 !45673 736404OO 121433X 141940 140422 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NU_,/IBER 917.27G631 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 12 53 31 55 57 37 54 64 .......
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO.. PART NO.
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TRACTOR -- MODEL GROUND KEY NO, NUMBER 917.270631 DRIVE PART NO.
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TRACTOR STEERING - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 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 66 67 68 PART NO.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 ENGINE KEY NO, t 2 3 4 t3 t4 t5 t6 23 29 31 32 33 35 37 38 40 44 46 62 72 78 81 NOTE: PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 ;EAT ASSEMBLY 10 t (EY PART qO. NO.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 DECALS 9 13 6 3 4 10 20 11 11 12 13 14- 8 KEY NO. 1 3 4 5 6 PART NO. 156368 163200 163202 273832 133644 8 9 10 1I 163203 163204 156439 163207 WHEELS DESCRIPTION Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Dom Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Oper, Instr_ Hood Rh Hood Lh Fender Maint Customer Sears Deck Mower EZ Mulch Fender Craftsman Fender Danger Fender KEY NO, PART NO. 12 13 14 20 ------ 146046 163252 160396 149516 !38311 154515 154516 !64828 164829 KEY NO.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27(}631 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 t5 16 17 18 19 20 31 32 PART NO.
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TRACTOR MOWER KEY NO. - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 DECK PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NurvIBER 917.270631 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 4360-128 20 21 22 8 24 25 31 32 27 36 10 11o !2 9 I I 1 I I 8 1 53 42 48 49 59 4.
TRACTOR DANATRANSAXLE KEY NO. PART NO.. - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27063'1 - - MODEL NUMBER 4360-128 DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO, I 2 3 4 5 160955 2274J 134400 105904X 160940 Housing, Upper Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X ..734 Bali, Detent Spring, Detent Screw, Tapping, No.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270631 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 _614 230 11 9 635 230 337 562 "_"REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 BR_GGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 _127 (_ 138 106 _ _987 _9 95 117 _ ___ _/_A o2 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT ..... 27 _ 22 ,4--1 987® 95 52 ,_ 634=J "J ' _ 164 ,,,,_L_...__i.-.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 917.917.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270631 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 KEY NO. PART NO.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL_ NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE ol _o "" "- _CUT q TH_ SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 o MAX. ! I ij ,__ greater ), never the face. Make turns graduOperate than your 15 Tractor up across and down the face of slopes (not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme J j | II caution when changing direction on slopes.
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