Craftsman 917.270311, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... Assembly Operation o Maintenance o Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow att Safety RuJes and instructions before operating this equip mento For answers to your questions about this product Catl 1o800o659_ 59 7 Se_r_ CraP_maa H_p Line 5 am 5 pro Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates _L 60t 79 ...

Page 2: ...vice 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 th6 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 avai_ able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standar...

Page 3: ...of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in o Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sJiding Do nottry to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground o 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 assume that ch...

Page 4: ... IS INVOLVED _ CAUTtON In order to prevent acciden tal starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always discon nect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them o Check brake operation frequently Ad...

Page 5: ... enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor property 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 RESPONS_BtLOTJES o Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance a...

Page 6: ...ize 1 Large Flat Washer 2 Sheet Meta_ Screws 10 16 x 2 1 Locknut 3 8 24 1 Knob t Washer t7 32 t 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 2 Hex Bolts t 4 20 x 3 4 d_ _ 2 Washers 9 32 5 8 t6 Gauge 2 Lock Washers t 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4_20 6 ...

Page 7: ...separately in car_on Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel Steering Manual Boot 1 i I f l t Parts Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size Slope Sheet Steering Bushing Steering Wheei insert 2 Keys _TT_ Steering Wheel ...

Page 8: ...ft o Raise steering shaft forward unti screw holes in dash line up with steering bush ing install two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securely _ Position steering boot over steering shaft Place tabs of steering boot over tab s_otsin dash and push down to secure Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft o Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward o Pos...

Page 9: ...curely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt flat washer lock washer and he nut Tighten securely o Close battery box door Open battery box door for Inspection for secure connections to tighten hardware o inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required o Periodic charging Positive Discard Terminal Red Cable Proctective Caps Lock Washer Fiat Washer H...

Page 10: ...s in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps J Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are property inflated For shipping purposes the tires were ovednflated at the factory _ Be sure mower deck is propedy teveie_ side to side fronFto rear for beet cutting results Tires must be properJy inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure ...

Page 11: ...WARD FAST WARNING ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED SLOW MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH L LOW PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models onPy 11 ...

Page 12: ...stitute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headJights on and off THRO_LFJCHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controfling engine speed CLUTCHJSRAK_ PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING 13RAKE Locks clutch brake peda_ into the brake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects t...

Page 13: ... Ieaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use 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 tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position to em...

Page 14: ...n neutral N position o Do not push or tow tractor at more thar_ five 5 MPH NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled w...

Page 15: ...d try again If engine etitl does not start move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now be used ifthe engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as descdbed above COLD WEATHER...

Page 16: ...rive ways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making taft hand turns until finished If grass is extremely tall itshould be mowed twice to reduce load and possi ble fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the secon to the desired height o Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave unde sirabie clumps Allow grass to dry before mo...

Page 17: ...check blades and betts for wear A new spark ptug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer B_FOR_ _ACH US_ o Check engine oil level Check brake opeFation o Check tire pressure Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation Check for _oose fasteners Front Front Wheel Wheel Bearing Bearing Zerk Zerk Engine Attachment i clu...

Page 18: ...d sharpen n biade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care shouJd be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade witl caus_ 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 To check btade balance you will need 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer Wh...

Page 19: ...SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil wiii drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitab e container o Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug After oil has drained completely replace oil drain ptug and tighten securely Refit engine with oil through oil fill dip stick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For appro...

Page 20: ...pect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Repiace 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 ea...

Page 21: ... engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spdng Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring o Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer spdngs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift Jever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT ff an attachme...

Page 22: ...approximately 1 8 to 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 Before making any necessary adjust men s c _eck tha_ bo_h _ront Ii_ s _re equal in length Both links should be approximately 10 318 tf links are not equal in length adjust ...

Page 23: ...proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary ff stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest authorized ser vice center With Parking Brake Engaged TO REPLACE MOTION ORIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom sid_ of e...

Page 24: ...orrosion Washers Retaining Ring and smoking materials away from batter ies Always wear eye protection when around battedes tf your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged tf jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure iMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt negative grounded s...

Page 25: ...Connector ENGRNE Maintenance repair or replacement of th_ emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or indi vidual Warranty repairs must be per formed by an authorized engine manufac_ turer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad...

Page 26: ...property see above FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Move throttle control lever to slow posi tion With finger rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw Turn idle speed screw to attain 750 RPM Whi_e still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle...

Page 27: ...uel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that aicohot btended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acid_ during storage Acidic gas can damage th_ ruedsystem of an engine while in storage Drain the fue_ tank Start the engine and let it run untin the fuel Jin...

Page 28: ...roded battery termi_ nals CORRECTION Fill fuel tank o See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug o Clean replace air filter Replace feel filter o Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel fil ter Check att wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized s...

Page 29: ...ower deck vent hoies from buildup of uneven CORRECTION Check all wiring _ Check replace solenoid or starter Set in Higher Cut posi tion reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean unde_ide of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check pit levelJchange oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain _ueltank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain rue tank and carbure tor refill ta...

Page 30: ...ch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator o Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION o Remove obstruction Replace mower ddve belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST _position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mow...

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Page 33: ...BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WiLL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DiM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BR GHTEST HEADUGHTS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE 7L7 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS W_RiNG INSULATED CLIPS NOT_ IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERL...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917o270311 ELECTRICAL 34 ...

Page 35: ...Bu b Light 11 58 24 4799J Cable Battery 6ga tl red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga W t6 Wit red 26 t08824X Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green 28 4207J Cable Ground 6ga 12 b_ack 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 140301 Switch Ign 4 pos 31 12421tX Nut Ignitk n 32 141226 Cover Sw Igni_on 33 t09310X Key kjn Molded Craftsman DeJta 40 158442 Harness Man CfAm Hm 97 4t 71110408 BaR Blk Hex 1 4 20uns x t 2 42 131583 C...

Page 36: ...TRACTGR oMODEL NUMBER 91 27G3 1 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 30 17 21 33 10 L 36 ...

Page 37: ...nt 18 126938X Bumper Hood 19 17521312 Screw Sltd Hex Hd wiPI Washer 21 I22933X Rivet Ratchet Nylon 22 124479 Washer Nylon Blk 28x 75x t9 24 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16uric X t 25 19131312 Washer13 t6X13 16X 12Ga 26 STD54t437 Nut Lock 3 8 16 Unc 28 140137 Gdlle Black 29 124029 Lens Headlight Bar Clear 30 157584X558 Fender Pnt 31 136619 Bracket Pnt Fender 33 t05476 558 Footrest Pnt Lh Pe ff 34 I05...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR _ MODEL NUMBER 917o270311 GROUND DRIVE 37 26 27 38 ...

Page 39: ...Lt Yt 75 12t749X 29 124236X Cap Parking Brake Red 76 STD581075 30 130807 Bracket Transmission 77 123583X 31 t27275X Keeper Belt Lh Lt 14 Ga 78 121748X 32 STD523107 Bolt Fin He 5 t6 t8 3 4 12 190912t0 24 155071 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 6 72110610 35 I20183X Beadng Nylon Blk 629 ld 148 159103 36 STD551082 Washer 21 32 X 1 X t6 Ga 149 122052X 37 STD571810 Pin Ro J3 t6 X 1 t50 150935 38 123674X Putley ldl...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270311 STEERINGASSEMBLY 40 ...

Page 41: ...84X Washer Shim 4 x 5 8 x 062 22 7 200410 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 x 518 23 127501 Pittman Shaft Assembly 25 154406 Bracket Steering 26 128847X IBushtng Link Drag 27 138874 Gear Sector 28 19131416 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17490612 Screw Thd Roll 3 8 _6 x 3 4 30 STD581210 Pin 3 2 130465 Rod 13e 36 168099 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 _ew 38 139769 Cap Steering Wheel 39 19133808 Washer 13f32 x 2 ...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR _ _ IODEL NUMBER 917 27031 78_ 37 33 38 29 OPTIONAL _QU_P_NT 23 42 ...

Page 43: ... STD55t237 VVasher Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 159880 Shield Bn_Dbr Guard 137180 Arrestor Spark I09202X Tank Fuel t 25 Fr 158990 Cap Asm Fuel Vented Sears t23487X Clamp Hose Btk 17490512 ScrewThdrct 5 16 18 3 4 137040 Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer 124028 Bushing Snap Ny_ Blk Fuel Line 17490412 Screw Hexwsh Thdro1114 20x3 4 19091418 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X tTga STD55113t Washer Lock...

Page 44: ...tX Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 elk Zi 22 STD54143t 17490816 Screw Tt_drol 3 8ot6 X t Ty41 24 19171912 t9 316 4 Washer 13 32 X t X 14 Ge 25 1270 8X 155925 Pan Pnt Seat blk 120088X KBob Seat I 2 t3 Unc elk 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch DESCRiPTiON Bushing Snap elk Nyt 50 td Bolt Rdbxl Sht Nk t 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Spli_ 28 X 98 Zinc Spdng Cprsn 1 27 _fk Pnt Nu_ Lock t 4 Lge Rg Gr 5 Zir_ 8o1_Shoulder ...

Page 45: ...rake English DESCRIPTION Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Mower Drive Schematic 38 Decal Mower Qc System Decal Fender Sd Decal Lfghtbox Decal Lift Handle Manual Owner s English Manuai Owners Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 11 NOTE PART NO DESCRgPT_ON 59t 92 Cap Value Tim 65139 Stem Va_ue t24157X Tire F t5 X 6 0 6 Serv_ce 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 t06732 427 Rim Asm 6 front ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o270311 LiFT ASSEMBLY 13 32 13 _o _ _ _ o_ _ _ _ 46 ...

Page 47: ...1X Grip Handle Fluted 8 t22365X Button Plunger Read 1t 139865 Lift Asm Link LH 12 139866 LiftAsm Unk RH 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 5 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex t 2 13 Uric 17 130t 71 TnJnn_on BIk Zinc 18 73300800 Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 t 3 Uric t 9 t 39868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 8TD624008 Retainer Spring 31 140302 Beanng Pvt Lift Sphert _ 32 73540600 Nut Crowntock 3 8 24 NOTE All com...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917o270311 MOWER DECK 73 2 21_ 88 48 ...

Page 49: ...33503 27 t06735X Shieid Deflector 109 74760640 28 19111016 Washer tt732 x 3 4 x t6 tt0 142587 Gauge 113 17490512 29 108735X Rod Hinge 30 157722 Screw Tndrot Washer Hd 122 131289 31 129963 Washer Spacer 123 131288 32 153532 Pulley Mandret 124 STD533717 33 137269 Nut Flangelock 9 16 128 153390 38 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 141 6268H 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 t6 130794 4t 133551 Rod Pivot 43 13350...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR oMODEL NUMBER 917 270311 DAHA TRANSAXLE oMGDEL NUMBER 4360o120 22 53 57 9 43_ 52 0 5O ...

Page 51: ...ng Flange 48 120_08X Gear Spur 28T Washer Plain 632 1 38 X 49 t05937 Gear Spur 3tT 046 50 105938X Spacer 781 x 1 00 x 375 Key Woodruff No 9 5t 222 J Washer Plain 632 X 1 00 X Aeay Kit Input Shaft OK Pinion Bevei t2T 52 f34401 Washer Neoprene Ring Retaining 53 2264J Washer Plain 758X 1 25X Chain 24 P_ohes 031 Cover Detent 54 160946 Axle LH Gear Spur 12T 55 160947 Gear Miter 12T Collar Ciutch 56 160...

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Page 55: ... 495931 Shaft and Lever Choke 25 394661 Piston Assembly Standard 142 497568 Nozzle Jet Carburetor 394682 Piston Assembly 010 Oversize 146 94198 Key Timing Gear 394663 Piston Assembly 020 164 213819 Intake Elbow Oversize t71 281051 Nut Air Cleaner Mounting 394664 Piston Assembly 030 186 493496 Connector Hose Oversize t87 296004 Line Fuel 26 391780 Ring Set Piston Standard Size 188 94827 Screw Seres...

Page 56: ...Exhaust Valve Screw Seres Armature 231218 Guide Intake Valve Mounting 872 281104 Cover Air Cleaner Plug Spark 875 494237 Body Air Cleaner Screw Hex Head 877 393456 Wire Aitemator Wire Ground 955 94642 Screw Fue_Bowl Gasket Set 965 94010 Locknut Air Cleaner Mounting Pultar Flywheel 975 495933 Bow_ Assembly Carburetor Wrench Spark Plug 977 494385 Carburetor Gasket Kit Cartridge Air Cleaner 1005 2806...

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Page 59: ...SUGGESTED GU DE FOR SmGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION _o ...

Page 60: ...o de reparaciSn a domicJlio _ 1o800o876o5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488o1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 prn Monday Saturday i 800 827 6655 When requesting sen ice or ordering pa_s always provide the fol owing information o Product ...