Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 917.271641 Craftsman
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Owner's Manual ICRnFT MRWI 16.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No 917.271641 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines.
Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ...............
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet end throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
IlL 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 assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
,, Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. • If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.
PRODUCTSPECIFICA_ONS G_,SOLINE CAPACITY ANDTYPE: OILTYPE _,PI-SFoSj): 1.25 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32"F) OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED FORWARD:5.2 (MPH): REVERSE: 2.
Steering Wheel Insert .C) ](1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steerin!_ Boot Steering Wheel (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter Ste.
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.
Label Batter Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1, Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2, Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing.
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATrE BY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL .
KNOWYOURTRACTOR 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. Save this manual for future reference.
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 spectacles or standard safety glasses.
• 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.
BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL Th.e engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filred with summer weight oil. 1. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. 2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows: 1, Be sure the tractor is on level ground. 2, Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position.
MOWINGTIPS • Mower should be propedy leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation I1_ I1_ Check Tire pressure fl_ Check OperatOr Presence and JnledOCk System.
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 Sewice and Adjustments section of this manual).
• Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers.
Oil Drain Valve "-Closed _Dram Tube and Cap_ CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating.
" Fuel ) / CLEANING Clean en_line, battery, seat, finish, etc. i of fore=gn matter. all Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground ordriveway. Make sure tlr_s are propedy inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIF)CATtONS" section of this manual)• If tires are over or underinflated, you willnot properly adjust your mower.
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools• Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual).
TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. 1. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. 2. Start engine and move motion control fever until tractor does not move forward or backward.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect each end of the RED cable to {he POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis• 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.
ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.
ACCELERATION TEST - 4. Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if neces- sary, until engine accelerates smoothly.
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the s, eason or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more, • I,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.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Willnotstart Hard to start Enginewill not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE 1, Out of fuel, 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly, 3. Engine flooded, 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM LOSS of power continued) Excessive vibration Enginecontinues to run when operator leaves seat with. attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven CAUSE CORRECTION 3. Build-up of gross, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CORRECTION Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too fast.
SCHEMATIC TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 BAKERY AMMETER __(OPTIONAL) GL_ At( IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH RED I I _o FUSE , 1_ _Ii_ -__ _ _ S_K , i STARTER "_'_ ', 0 ', 04----_ I '- - : --' _ I I SOLENO,D CWTOH,ORA,E 'PEOALfPf I [ SEAT SWITCH .
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,271641 ELECTRICAL 22 J I i q i i J_i p_i jjs i i i 29 34.
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144925 Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 153664 Switch, Interlock Push.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 12 207 54 52 55 57 36.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper HOCd/Dash 9 168337X019 Dast_ 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 1 t 155927 Panel, Dash, LH.
I HAL; I UI'I - - MUUI-L NUNI_t-I'I _11 f.Z/1t)41 GROUND DRIVE i i 212 70 116 53 3O 38.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ...... Transmission (See Breakdown) 66 154778 Keeper, Bell Engine Hydro Hydro Gear Model 322-0510 70 134683 Guide, Belt, Mower Drive RH 8 165866 Rod, Shift 71 169183 Strap, Torque, Lh 10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 73 169182.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 STEERING ASSEMBLY j-_ L • - __ :LI) , , | , , "'-LLL_-- L'--:: "" 4O.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 SteedngWheel 2 154427 Axle Assembly STM P Dropped STL 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.
ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271641 3 72 81 62 J 13 4 i 33 4O 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 14 78 42.
ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170545 Control Throt/Ch 2 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 3 ........ Engine (See Breakdown) Bdggs Model 310707-0137-E1 .
I HA(.; I UH - - MUUI:;L NU MI_I- H 917.271541 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140122 Seat 3350 BIk/bik Craftsman 13 121248x 2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (.
DECALS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 13 12 10 2O KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 156811 2 171761 3 171696 4 171697 6 133644 7 177253 8 172331 9 163204 10 156439 12 146O46 13 177269 Decal, Oper. Instr. 14 160_96 Decal, V-Belt SchernaUc Decal, Replacement 15 176677 Decai,Englne Decal, Hood, R.
I i-I_t_ I un " - iVI_K.SI_f- INtt.XlVl D_.rl _ I I ,_1 I fDq} I LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 5 / / / 13 2 3 6 19 13 32 13 31 _ 32 "/ 13 19 2O 20 15 46.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 1200(]002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 6 120183X Beadng Nyk)ng 7 125631X Grip Harldle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lilt L.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 MOWER DECK 153 1_4 44 i_" _ ! _-145 56_ ¢1 ! 59 148 .- i 32, ; i 30 i _'_ ' 102_ 34 "i_21 I i i 147 142 - i 106_'_ 102 103 105 , Sr I 16 t, o , _21 ' _.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 53 131845 2 STD533107 Bolt 54 133943 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway B.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 HYDRO TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 322-0510 14_. 5O.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 322o0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 60 142883 Brake Puck 2 170352 Sid.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 BRIGGS & STRATFON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,'P(PE NUMBER 0137-E1 "k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 53_ TO NSTALL.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 51 I '_'+<_+ _l 53.
I I_#.lv I ken " - IVIUI./P-.6 |MUIVII_CM _ I /._/ 104 I BRIGGS & STRAT[ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 801 L 1036 LABEL*EMISSIONS 462 ,_ 579 287 _ 524_ 7sQ 54.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 15` I 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 51 _ 868 ,_ 102," NIKKI 131AI _111.;._ _l I 130AO _lr;;;',_ _Ul 987A 133AJ 10_41 / 217_ _ .
I tlA_., tuft - - MULJ_t. NUMt_H 917,271_41 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 287 691002 Screw (Dipstick Tube) 789 .
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ol _o SIGHTING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL I p. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
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