Craftsman 917.251471, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 659 5917 ...

Page 2: ...mbankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes III CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are ...

Page 3: ...d be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public ResourcesCode Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A soark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO ...

Page 4: ...Cooling Fins Engine 18 Oil Change 17 Oil Level 13 17 Oil Type 17 Prauaration 13 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting 14 Storage 26 F Filters Air 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels 9 H Hood Removal Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 2 Lubrication Chart 5 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 16 Blade Replacemem 16 Cu...

Page 5: ...u mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional withoul changing blades For models not equtpped as 3 ml Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch mame er water tight drum holds up to 390 bs of weight Roundec ed...

Page 6: ...iner Springs double loop 41 Retainer Spnngs single loop 2_ He Bolts t 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Parts packed separately in carton o Steering Wheel Manua Seat Video Cassette Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel Insert 21 Front Link Assemblies Steering Sleeve 2 Keys Slope Sheet 6 ...

Page 7: ...viously removed Tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its...

Page 8: ...on and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable oosition is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way aown Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely SEAT SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT _ LOCK WASHER BOLT FIG 3 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory or shipping purposes Correc...

Page 9: ...t control DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING Outwardpointing DOUBLE LOOP deck pins RETAINER SPRING CHASSIS BRACKET SUSPENSION ARMS Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins If necessary rock and raise front of mower to align deck _ins with the holes in suspension arms Retain with double loop retainer springs Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double...

Page 10: ... at the factory J Be sure mower deck IS properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA A TTENT...

Page 11: ...VERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT R N REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION HYDROSTATIC FREEWHEEL Hydro Modelsory 11 ...

Page 12: ...des or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ng the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position CHOKE CONTROL Usea when starting a cold engine GEAR SHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tracto...

Page 13: ... A CAUTIO trao om 1 _ _ _dabo ve before lear _ s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 6 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging ate Full throttle offers the best mower performance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 6 Use choke control wheneveryou are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm en...

Page 14: ...THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL See Fig 2 The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level grouns Remove oil fil cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the diostick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level if necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill F...

Page 15: ...ng is attached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING ir the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a guide The blade cuts aooroximately an inch outside the runner See Fig 7 The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming Drive so that clippings are dischargee onto the are...

Page 16: ...y maintain jour tractor All aujustments in the SeP4ce and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season LUBRiCATiON CHART _ SPINDLE ZERK _ _ SPINDLE ZERK _ Once a year you should replace the soark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for C wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure CLUTCH proper air fuel mixture and help your engine ru...

Page 17: ...alanced blade will cause excesswe vibration and even tuat damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance youwill needah 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the nstructions supplied with bar ancer Slide blade on to an unthreadee portion of the stee...

Page 18: ...p alpstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug After oil has drained completely replace oi drain p_ug and tighten securely Refill engine with el through oil fi l dipstick tube Pour slowty Do not overtilL For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of hB manual Use gauge on oil fill cap diostlck for checking level Be _ure diestick c...

Page 19: ... remove filter ana plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe ue any spilled gasoline CLAMP CLAMP ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig 14 Remove any dust dirt or oi from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating Air guide covers must...

Page 20: ...engine pulley Slide mower oul from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT FAIk ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK 15TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS TO iNSTALL MOWER Follow eroceaure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are prop...

Page 21: ...KS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL See Fig 20 Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake Disengage attachment clutch control Remove four screws from LH mandrel cover and remove cover Roll belt over the top of L H mandrel pulley Remove belt from engine pulley Remove belt from idler pulleys Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accum...

Page 22: ... distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod Ifdistancelsotherthan 1 1 2 loosen jam nut andturn 1ul A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary_ If stopping distance is sti l greater than six 6_ feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au thorize...

Page 23: ...ear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire and reassemble o On rear wheels onJy align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square Key Replace washers and snae retaining nng securely in axle groove Replace axle cover WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY FIG 26 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 27 CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ate explosive gas...

Page 24: ...t sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedures _HOOO HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG 28 ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 29 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceea as follows With engine not running move...

Page 25: ...ounterclock wise 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 turns FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever n neutral N position With throttle control lever in slow _I position hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speea screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM ADJUSTMENTS While still holding throttle lever against id...

Page 26: ...RMING IN ESSENTIAL UEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSQ EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fue tank Start the engine and let it run...

Page 27: ...ratlon section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start a Reolace seark plug 5 Clean feE ace air fitter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 Contact an authorized service center department 10 Contact an autnorlzea service center deBaRment 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Reelace spark plug 3 Recharg...

Page 28: ...t 3 Wet grass 4 Mower deck not leveI 5 LOW uneven r_rea oressure 6 Wor_ bent or loose blade l Place throttle controI in FAST posttlor 2 Shirt to slower sueen 3 Allow grass to dry oeTore mowing zl Leve_ mower deck 5 Check tires tor proper air pressure 6 Reulace sharoen olaoe Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup ot grass eaves and irasn unaer mower 8 Mower drive belt worn 9 Blades improperly qstauea 10 imDr...

Page 29: ...PM NOTE 1_ _ YOUR TRACTOR IS IZI_ 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL I H_n iCWTq ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I _ _ _Z_ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT _ _ BROWN_ _ _ _ BLACKd CONNECTED TO THE _ _ _ _ _ _ J_q_ _ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR HE_ASI_IGI tT _ I OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE SWITC_I _ _ _ J BECAUSE OF THIS THE OFF_ _J BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL D...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251471 ELECTRICAL 22 12 24 42 44 19 20 33 25 11 3 40 16 32 3t 49 30 26 7 3O ...

Page 31: ...ray Battery 7 80 X 5 25 BIk Clamp Hose Olive Bolt RdHd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 Guard Terminal BIk Nut Push Nylon 1 4 Battery Switch Interlock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Uric Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Light 1156 Cable Ground 6 Ga black Cable Battery 6 Ga 22 red Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green Cable Battery 6 Ga 21 black Switch Plunger Switch Ign 3 pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key BIk 1 25 Text...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251471 CHASSIS 3 3 _ 44 9O 125 3 71 88 115 9 3 117 114 25 26 8 121 _o J 4 17 t23 64 88 33 10 118 08 26 29 28 114 117 3 3 32 ...

Page 33: ... Assy Pivot RH ztzt 140675 Strip Asm Fender 47 105531X Nut Push 50 137304 Rod Support Hood 1 Pc Zinc 59 110436X Bushing Snap Split 60 STD533707 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 3 4 64 150272 Dash Lower 66 140942X013 Plate 71 73640400 Nut Keps BIk Hex 1 4_20 UNC 73 17580408 Screw Tap Tite 1 4 20 X 1 2 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 86 136670X574 Assy Panel Side RH 87 136671X574 Assy Panel Side LH 90 S...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251471 DRIVE 31 81 52 77 19 42 5 57 t15 83 86 58 61 110 19 87 6 21 77 74 1 75 v _r 19 _ 72 701 116 _64 26_ 47 _ _ 37 36 27 45 46 53 34 ...

Page 35: ... 81 123772X Keeper Belt Transaxle L H 82 123782X Shaft Foot Pedal 83 19171216 Bearing Nylor 84 123793X Washer 21 32 x 1 x 16 Gauge 85 150360 Pin Roll 3 16xi 86 71208 Idler Flat 87 19212016 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 88 12000008 Spacer 89 139992 Keeper Belt Idler 90 124346X Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 96 STD624003 Bearing 110 STD523707 Washer Hardened 111 123776X Ring Clip 112 STD551025 Pulley I...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251471 STEERING ASSEMBLY j17 47 15 14 13 48 30 J i 46 i_ 8 jJ 9 J 16 32 g A_ 33 lO 34 35 j7 i j9 i 53 36 ...

Page 37: ... Thrust 515x 750x 033 49 131291 19 124035X Support Shaft 52 106451X 20 126684X Washer Shim 1 4 X 5 8 X 062 53 STD541437 21 STD551125 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 56 19131210 22 71100410 Screw Cap Sckt Hd Phos Oil 58 17490508 23 127501 Shaft Asm Pittman 59 105663X 24 109816X Nyliner Snap In 60 105664X 25 124036X Bracket Steering 62 149682 27 136874 Gear Sector 22 Teeth 29 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3 8 1...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251471 ENGINE 14 81 32 3 34 33 40 33 39 13 S x_ 10 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 23 _4 38 ...

Page 39: ...1297 01 Muffler Asm Twin Lo Tone Exhaust Asm RH B S 18 HP Vert Exhaust Asm LH B S 18 HP Verl Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 w Seres Shield Heat Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 2Ounc X 75 Gasket Muffler 272250 Nipple Pipe 4 t 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Not Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 Tt Shield Browning Control Choke 51 00 BIk W bend Nut Kees...

Page 40: ...Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Spirt 28 X 96 Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 40 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 18 124238X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 27 17490608 28 150176 Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc Blkz 2A Nut Lock Hex W Ins 5 16 18 Bolt Fin Hex 1 2 13 X 7 8 Gr5 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 ...

Page 41: ...6 24 138048 138311 145247 153959 153960 DESCRIPTION Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Chassis 6 Sp 44 Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Saddle Brake Parking Decal Insert Hood Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Battery Decal Panel Side Diehard White Decal Lift Handle Fastener Pop In Footrest Manual Owner s English_ Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 7 4 10 41 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 5919...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o251471 MOWER LiFT 28 27 26 38 4O 23 13 14 1 IJ 2O c _ 15 42 ...

Page 43: ...Handle Sutton Plunger Plunger Lever Spring Link Lift LH Link Lift RH Retainer Spring Lever Lift Includes Key No 1 Link Front Nut Hex Jam 1 3 13 UNC Trunnior SIk Zinc Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Arm Suspension Retainer Spring Nut Hex Seecial Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Spring Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adjust Lift Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Knob infinite Height Adjustment Trunnion Searing Pvt Lift Spherical Nut...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251471 MOWER DECK 2 1 33 45 q _ 72 _ _70 48 j2 47 36 42 26 18 17 23 48 2 21 22 44 ...

Page 45: ...3354 Bolt RDHD Sht SQNK 3 8 16 x 3 4 81 STD541237 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 82 142028 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 83 146927 Screw Thdrol Hex Head 84 128903 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 85 12000029 Pulley Mandrel 86 121748X Washer Spacer Mower Vented 87 127845 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 88 127847 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 2 89 140333 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 90 t28759 Stiffener Arm idler 91 12749...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251471 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 1t20 0t lib 115 39 43 46 ...

Page 47: ...006 31B 780042 Washer 105 780153 36 790043 Brake Disk 106 786144 37 790007 Brake Pa_ Plate 107 780152 38 799021 Brake Pad Package of 2 108 780150 39 786026 Dowel Pin 09 792001 40 792076 _ Washer 110 786142 41 790047 Brake Lever 111 788071 42 792073 Screw 1 4 20x1 1 4 112 780168 42A 792085A Screw 1 4 20x2 1 4 113 786143 43 792075 Locknut 5 16 24 114 780151 44 790025 Brake Pad Holder 115 786145 45 7...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o251471 ENG NE B S MODEL NUMBER 460777 TYPE NUMBER 1297 01 22O 21_A 48 ...

Page 49: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 251471 ENGINE B S MODEL NUMBER 460777 TYPE NUMBER 1297 01 358GASKET SET 861 PUMP REPAIR KITI 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 535 235 534 _Z 165 284 49 ...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 25t 4 71 ENGINE B S MODEL NUMBER 460777 TYPE NUMBER 1297 01 334 t16A O 81_A g 82 _06 d 978 305 482 615A _ G _ 2 8 r 73 5o ...

Page 51: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR _ MODEL NUMBER 917 2514 71 ENGINE B S MODEL NUMBER 450777 TYPE NUMBER 1297 01 783 615B fJ j_ f 8_ k f 801 802 51 ...

Page 52: ...Oversize 201 262683 Ring Set Piston Standard Size 202 262684 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 203 280997 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 205 93971 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 206 94298 Lock Piston Pin 207 262337 Pin Assy Piston Standard Size 209 262352 Rod Assembly Connecting 209A 261563 Screw Connecting Rod 219 393415 Valve Exhaust 219A 394348 Valve ntake 220 222773 Uses 393606 Seal Assembly ann 222 49...

Page 53: ...r Upper Bushing Governor Screw Sems Hex Head Bolt Governor Lever Screw Hex Hd Back Plate to Cylinder Gasket Crankcase Baffle Air Cylinder Number 2 Back Plate Assembly Nut Hex Clame Fuel Line Retainer E Ring 53 DESCRiPTiON 615A 94900 615B 263080 616 491530 634 271013 634A 491287 635 66538 642 225008 643 496700 653 93585 726 391362 74 262989 801 394860 802 497607 803 497604 819 94675 819A 94410 842 ...

Page 54: ...SERVICE NOTES 54 ...

Page 55: ...WN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu J ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 56: ...l be found on the model plate located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9 7 251471 ENGINE MODEL NO 460777 TYPE NO 1297 01 P...