Craftsman 16 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR 917.27103 Owner'S Manual Download | Manualshive

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Summary of Contents for 16 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR 917.27103

Page 1: ...ssembly o Operation o Maintenance o Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 859 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...nty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip ment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a ...

Page 3: ...s over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in_ Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction couid cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never ...

Page 4: ...dult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area o Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc o Watch for holes ruts or bumps_ Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you wil not have to stop or shift while...

Page 5: ...ain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES o Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor o Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this own...

Page 6: ...8 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 12 Gauge 1 Shoulder Bolt 5116 18 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge _ 2 Screws 10 x 5 8 2 Weld _ 2 Lock Nuts 10 Washers 10 6 L L _ _ _ _p 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 2 Hex 2 Lock Nuts Washers 1 4 1 4 20 ...

Page 7: ...nual 2 Shoulder Bolts Slope Sheet i I l t b I 1 J_ Parts Bag Steering Wheel __2 Center 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge Parts Bag contents not shown full size _O 2 Gauge Wheels L_ __ _ J Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Latch Hook Assemblys Steering Extension Shaft _ 7 lock Nuts 1 g Wheet Insert 2 Keys ...

Page 8: ... shaft onto lower steer ing shafL Align mounting holes in exten sion and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and tocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut secure ly to 18 22 ft Ibs_ torque Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward o Slide steering whee...

Page 9: ...ect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt flat washer lock washer and hex nut Tighten securely Discard Terminal _ Proctective Caps Lock Washer Flat Washer v I Hex Nut Hex Positive Negative Red Cable Black Cable o Close battery box door Open battery box door for Inspection forsecure connections to tighten hardware o Inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if re...

Page 10: ... 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 o Tighten hardware securely Raise and hold deflector shield in up right position Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place as shown Hook front latch into hole on front of m...

Page 11: ...klist I All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton J Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely f All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overinfiat ed at the factory J Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting resu...

Page 12: ...FUEL CHOKE REVERSE FORWARD OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON l MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST OVER TEMP LIGHT UNLOCKED SLOW MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ...engage the mower blades or other attach ments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor HEIGHT ADJUASTMENT KNOB Used to Adjust the mower cutting height ATTACHMENT LIFT LE...

Page 14: ...s remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use o Never use choke to stop engine NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when _pping on grass areas tractor CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the opera...

Page 15: ...slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal o Make all turns slowly_ TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is...

Page 16: ...s not start after several attempts movethrottle controlto fast position wait a few minutesand try again If engine still does not start move the throttle control backto the choke position and retry WARM WEATHERSTARTING 50 F ANDABOVE o When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the ...

Page 17: ...as they fall onto the lawn they wilt disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biedegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recut ting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to ...

Page 18: ... items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodi cally to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the s...

Page 19: ...O 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 o To check blade balance you wilt need a 5 8 d...

Page 20: ...emove drain plug After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip stick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 5 of this manual 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 o...

Page 21: ...filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter then tighten filter an additional 1 2 turn Fill crankcase with new oil See 0 CHANGE ENGINE OIL in this section of this manual For approximate capac ity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page X of this manual Start the engine and check for oil leaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation MUFFLER Inspect and replace co...

Page 22: ...lutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring o Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mou...

Page 23: ...ed so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown o Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 If links are ...

Page 24: ...gaged Jam Nut Operating Arm 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 TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual o Remove upper belt keeper Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwa...

Page 25: ...MPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each bat tery taking care not to short against chassis o Connect one end of the BLACK 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 REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER o Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the...

Page 26: ...ght NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a timiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap 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 abov...

Page 27: ...om forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gas0hel or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and le...

Page 28: ...uch grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plugo Clean replace air filter Replace fue filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all widng_ o See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorize...

Page 29: ... department Rep ace blade Tighten blade bolt_ Level mower deck Clean underside of mower hous ing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrel_ to open vent holes i Remove obstructio nl Re _ce mower drive be t o Replace idler pul ey Replace blade mandrel J Hm H H Plac throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower sl_eed Allow grass to dry before mow ing Dirty engine air screen fins Dirty clogged ...

Page 30: ... cell s Poorcabie connections o Faulty reguI_tor if so equipped Faulty alternator CORRECTION Level mower dec k i o Check tires for proper air pres sure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower hous ing Replace mower drive betto o Reinstall blades sharp edge down o Replace with blades listed in this manual o Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Turn switch ON o Replace ...

Page 31: ... 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES NOTE YOUR TRACTOR iS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLETHE LIGHTS WIL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS RELAY WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST e NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONN...

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Page 33: ...Gauge Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex 1 4 20 Case Battery Mech Hinge Switch Interlock N_OPN N OPN Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Harness Ught Socket wt4152J Light Bulb Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W16 Wire Fuse 30 Amp Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black I2 Switch Plunger Normal OP Olive Switch Ignition 4 Position Nut Ignition Cover Ignition Switch Key Molded Craftsman Harness Igni...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271030 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 28 58 12 3t t4 11_ _ _ 37 53 54 57 60 3 3 74 37 14 34 ...

Page 35: ... Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8d6 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumber Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x t2 Gauge Locknut Grille w Clips MS 558 Lens Grille FendedFootrest Pnt STLT N Hold 558 Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdroi 5 16 8 x 1 2 Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Pivot Bracket Assembly RH Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271030 GROUND DRIVE 84 42 116 52 18 21 6 32 52 61 48 27 _ 150 151 51 37 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...ing Nylon 86 157480 36 STD551062 Washer 87 19212016 37 STD571810 Roll Pin 88 12000008 38 123674X Pulley Idler Flat 89 158391 39 STD523727 Boit 90 124346X 40 4470J Spacer Split 395 x 59 41 154777 Keeper Belt ldlerFooI Proof 112 19091210 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 116 72110610 Gauge 148 159103 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 149 122052X 48 154407 Bellcrank Ciutch Grad Drv Stl 150 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271030 STEERING ASSEMBLY t C _2 2 t zt t _ I 62 44 51__54 27 _ 17 _ i 38 ...

Page 39: ... Strg BIk Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Bearing Axle STLTIGT Locknut Flange 5 8 tl UNC Shaft Asm Strg Private Label Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 114x 518 x 062 Screw Hex Socket Hd 1 4 20 x 5 8 Shaft Asm Pittman Bracket Steering Bushing Rod Re BIk LI Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 718x 16ga Screw Thdro1318 16x314 Ty tt Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad Rod Tie...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271030 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 80 13_77 _ _ i 23 4O ...

Page 41: ... Engine See Breakdown Kohler Model No CV16 435t4 Muffler Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPTx 3 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Shield BRN DBR Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuet Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented Clamp Hose BIk Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 TYT Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll t 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 16 Gauge Washer...

Page 42: ... STD541437 Nut 2 153236 124181X Spring Seat 22 STD541431 17490616 Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 24 19171912 19131614 Washer t3 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 155925 Pan Seat Emboss QCKConn 25 127018X 120068X Knob Seat t 2 13 UNC BIk NOTE 21246X Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Boft Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x B8 Spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x I 3 I ...

Page 43: ...ive Schematic Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Batte y Diehard Sears Decal Lilt Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owners Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish 4 10 7 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 11 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X 144334 NOTE DESCRIPTION Valve Cap Tire Stem Valve re Front Tube Front Tir...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271030 LiFT ASSEMBLY 28 27 25 24 23 11 13 4 6 49 3O 3 50 26 7 8 t t l 5 20 _ _ 161718 20 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...ink Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc 18 73800800 LockNut Hex with Washer insert 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 STD624008 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 191310t6 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 2 1 8 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Rod Adj Lift 28 73550600 Nut Hex Jam 318_16unc 29 138057 knob lnfin Height 30 150233 T...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271030 MOWER DECK 76 92 34 33 32 t05 106 21 22 23 24 25 26 46 ...

Page 47: ...3 32 x t3 16 x 16 Gauge 128 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 129 Rod Pivot with Nibs t30 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 131 Guard Mandrel LH Retainer 132 19132203 Screw Thd Roll i 4 20 x 5 8 141 6266H Washer Hardened 130794 RoUer Assembly Cam Follower Bolt Shoulder I0 24 Grade 5 Locknut 145411 Boil Shoulder 5 16 t8 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler Spacer Retainer DESCRIPTION Spring Tor...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271030 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 122 20 21 22 27 53 24 31 32 25 33 44 7 47 4 B 49 50 62 63 67 7O 48 ...

Page 49: ...ange 58 120952X 143673 Shaft Intermediate 59 160949 2244J Key Woodruff No 61 60 160950 105916X Ring Retaining 61 160951 120470X Sprocket 18T 62 120961X 110070X Spacer 1 131 X t 45 X 494 63 7294J 142677 Gear Spur 37T 64 108989X 142681 Gear Spur 35T 65 160952 124644X Gear Spur 30T 66 120954X 108980X Gear Spur 25T 67 160953 120406X Gear Spur 22T 68 138244 134796 Gear Spur 19T 69 108996X 105925X Washe...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43514 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 23 22_6t C A KCAS I 5O ...

Page 51: ...etainer breather reed 16 17 24 12 402 02 Reed breather 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 PART NO DESCRIPTION 12 032 03 Seal crankshaft Block cylinder Use Short Block 12 522 t8 12 445402 M 0839025 12 380 17 12 755 49 12 089 18 2 422 08 12 422 09 12 422 10 12 422 11 12 422 12 12 422 13 12 422 07 12 144 19 12 874 07 12 874 08 12 874 09 12 018 02 12 108 07 12 t 08 08 12_108 09 12 067 05 12 067 06 12 380 01 12 043 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43514 0 5_ to 2 52 ...

Page 53: ...p Includes 3 O Ring oil filt cap O Ring upper oil fill tube Tube oil fill Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx20 O Ring lower oil fill tube Screen etl pickup Cover oil pickup screen Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 Valve oil pressure relief Plug pipe Filter oil Plug sqohal solid 3 8 Pump oil assembly O_Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx16 3 Seal oil RT O end Screw hex flange MSx1 25x45 11 S...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43514 2 ill ill illlll i i 3_ t3 11 3 2 54 ...

Page 55: ... Washer star I 4 2 12 139 01 Plug cup Stud M6x1 0x116 2 Kit carburetorw gasket EXHAUST Includes6 7 8 qty 1 Gasket air cteaner Carburetorassembty KEY PART Forinformation only not NO NO DESCRIPTION available separately Gasket carburetor 2 Deflector heat 1 254 72 04 Stud 2 Clamp hose 2 2 124341 03 Gasket exhaust manifold Line fuel 12 4 12 126 1t Bracket muffler Filter fuel 5 12 445 06 Strap lifting K...

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Page 59: ... ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX __A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I A_ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu J ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme I caution when changing dkectio on slopes ...

Page 60: ...o de reparaci6n a domicilio 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 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 Bill When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Product...

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