Craftsman 917.270533, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates U60179 Visit our Craftsman website www ssars com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...nkshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel sy...

Page 3: ... evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you can not back up the slope or if you feel un easy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not across R...

Page 4: ...are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with 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 Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Be sure the area is clear o...

Page 5: ...TORQUE CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabil ity and performance 5 Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read an...

Page 6: ... x 1 1 4 __ Steering Wheel I j Adapter 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Lockwasher 3 8 Steering Extension Shaft C Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ t Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette 6 ...

Page 7: ...ring wheel Remove protective materials 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 _ _ Steering Wheel Insert j_ _ 3 8 24 Locknut __Large Flat Washer 3 8 Lock f _ _ _ _ Washe_ Steering Wheel Tabs Steering BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extensi...

Page 8: ...sition Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls A WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tr...

Page 9: ...SURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is propedy prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps I Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinf...

Page 10: ... WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP _ LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...VER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LI...

Page 12: ...ENGINE Move throttle control to slow position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause...

Page 13: ...rge guard in place Attachment Clutch Lever Engaged Position Attachemnt Uft Lever High Position Low Po_don TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If ...

Page 14: ...ttom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear shi...

Page 15: ...ces driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before ...

Page 16: ...ty on this tractor does not cover 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 periodically 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...

Page 17: ...sults mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assem bly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock...

Page 18: ...erature _E VISCOS_ GRADES 30 20 to 6 lo ao 30 TEMPERATURE RANGEANTIC_aAI_O BEFORENEXTOIL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 ho...

Page 19: ...dusty conditions Remove knob s and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge Wash it in liquid detergent and water Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTR...

Page 20: ... GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by remo...

Page 21: ...the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown 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 not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear t...

Page 22: ...ke operating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust it necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact your nearest authorized service center d...

Page 23: ...n Washers Retaining Rin Axle Cover I Square Key _ _ Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA n ERY _k CAUTION Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If ju...

Page 24: ...ive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOODAND GRILL ASSEMBLY Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure Hood Headlight Wire Connector Keps Nut_ Hex Bolt Positive Negative Red Cable Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb...

Page 25: ...aner assembly must be as sembled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted propedy see above FINAL SE f I ING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 25 Move throttle control lever to slow position With finger rotate and hold throttle lev...

Page 26: ...ial el system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels 9called 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 fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fue...

Page 27: ...g Faulty solenoid or starter Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gaso line and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center depa...

Page 28: ...and trash around mandrels Obstruction in clutch mechanism Wom damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with Drain fuel tank and carburetol refill tank wi...

Page 29: ...oose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mowe...

Page 30: ...SERVICE NOTES 3O ...

Page 31: ...L ENGINES I BLACK OPTIONAL FUEL I t I FUEL SHUT OFF sOLENoID ORANGE NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BA I rERY 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 BRIGHTEST HEADLIGHTS F_ NO...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270533 21 22 26 25 I I 4 I t I I I I I I I t I i I i I I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ... Volt25 AMP Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc X 3 4 Case Battery SwitchInterlockPush In Harness Socket LightW 4152J BulbLight 1156 Cable Battery6ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga W 16 Wit red Fuse15AMP Nut KepsHex 1 4 20 Uric Cable Ground6ga 12 black SwitchPlungerNc Grey SwitchIgn Delta Push In Key Ign MoldedCraftsman Delta HarnessIgn BoltBIk Hex 1 4 20unc x 1 2 CoverTerminalRed Solenoid AmmeterRectangular Protect...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270533 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3O 29 2O8 26 33 10 12 28 25 26 2O9 53 55 7 54 35 3_ 38_ 34 26 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ...ech Sym Bolt RdHd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Asm Dash Lh Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash Rh Screw Mach Trhd 5 16 18unc x 3 4 Nu Keps 5 16 18unc Hood Pnt Steel Private Label BumperHood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grill Lens Asm Lens Grille Private label FenderPnt Bracket Fender Support Footrest Pnt Lh Footrest Pnt Rh Bolt RdHd Sht Sqnk...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270533 GROUND DRIVE 41_ 42 _ 50_ I 52 11 _ 204 40 _ d i 52 30 32 1 170 42_ 39 _ 77 6 6 32 52 _ 202 48 151 51 35 37 36 34 24 25 f 15_ _ I 26 1 22 27 75 53 36 ...

Page 37: ... 72 19132012 Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 74 109502X Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ge 75 121749X Pin Cotter 1 8 x3 4 Cad 76 STD581075 Rod Brake Parking Lt Yt 77 123583X Cap Brake Parking 78 121748X Bracket Mtg Transaxle 112 19091210 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18unc x 3 4 113 127285X Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 116 72110610 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 150 16 5850 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 151 19133210 Pin Roll 3 16x 1 170 16...

Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270533 I _ i t _41 L I 57 __ I 51 S4 2S 46 5_ o_ 2_ 40 I 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...aring Col Strg BIk Draglink Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wsh Hd Torx Shaft Asm Pitman Bracket Steedng Bushing Link Drag BIk LR Gear Sector 22 Teeth Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg 5 8 ID Dash Screw Cap Wheel S...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 27053 4O 33 29 40 ...

Page 41: ...277 E1 Muffler Exh LT B S 14HP IC OHV Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt x 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Debds Guard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scm Tank Fuel Front 1 25 Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Una Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex wsh Thdr 3...

Page 42: ...7 6X Locknut HexW Wsh 3 8 16 21 171852 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 Screw3 8 16 X 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 13132 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127019X Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingr_ut Bracket Mounting h KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shld 5 16 18 Unc 2A BIk...

Page 43: ...8311 174611 174612 DESCRIPTION Decal V BeltDr SchTractor DecalPanel Dash6sp 42 DecalV Belt Sch DecalFenderSd 6 42 Pad Footrest Decal HandleLft HeightAdjust ManualOwnersEnglish ManualOwnersSpanish WHEELS AND TIRES 4 10 7 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 06732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 104757X 144334 Cap ValueTire StemValue Tire F Ts 15 X ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270533 LIFTASSEMBLY 13 5 4 6 2 3 6 5 19 13 31 32 13 19 2O 2O 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...ylon BIk 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted BIk 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift RH 13 STD6o240 _ Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring Zinc 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 NutCrownlock 3 8 24 NOTE ...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270533 34 148 21 2 21 28 29 22 24 25 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...iffener Bracket 149 165898 Bracket Deflector 150 19091216 Cap Sleeve 151 169670 Spring Torsion Deflector 152 169676 Nut Push 153 189674 Shield Deflector 154 169675 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 155 169671 Rod Hinge 156 169672 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 157 169669 Washer Spacer 158 17720410 Pulley Mandrel 159 72140614 Nut Toplock Flanged 130794 Bolt Fastner ChdstmasTree 169583 Pulley Idler Flat Washer 1...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270533 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 140 8 20 21 22 11 2 36 11 9 53 24 25 45 48 47 48 49 59 62 mo 48 ...

Page 49: ...in_q 66 160953 27 12047OX Sprocket 1 8T 67 138244 28 110070X Spacer 1 13t X 1 45 x 68 108996X 494 29 142677 Gear Spur 37T 69 160954 30 142681 Gear Spur 35T 70 120951X 31 124644X Gear Spur 30T 71 t 74256 32 108980X Gear Spur 25T 72 120416X 33 120406X Gear Spur 22T 34 134796 Gear Spur 19T 35 105925X Washer Plain 640 X 1 37 X 061 36 2228J Washer Plain 632 X 1 00 X 046 37 170987 Washer Plain 632 X 1 0...

Page 50: ...GGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1277 E1 1022 914 1023 18_ 81_0 25 I 27 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 306 3o7_ 24_ 15 146 761 759 _ 2s5 _1_REQUIRESSPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONMANUAL 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 5O ...

Page 51: ...E NUMBER 1277 E1 467 _ I _ 601 240_ 404_ _ 614 _ 616 13 _ 404 130 95 _ 987 93 127 o LMTNUMBER 186_j LOCATION _105 947 THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE A MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS 227 562 I 977CARBURETORGASKETSET 51_ 276_ 137t 388 GASKET SET 524 1081 20 883 I 1022 868 _ 51 ...

Page 52: ... STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1277 E1 513_I 753 _ _ _ I 801 31o 802 i 579 3O5 133 I 934 1006 1081t 524 I__ 1005 23A _ 7261 1051 c 783A 695 783A 513 729_ 783B_ 697_ 01o_ 305A 74 _ 1044 _ 75 455 I 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION 52 ...

Page 53: ...tle Throttle Shaft Kit Float Carburetor Gasket FloatBowl Choke Shaft Kit Nozzle Carburetor Key Timing KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 165 693148 Nut Ring Geer 171 281051 Seal Air Cleaner Stud 176 281106 _ Gasket AirCleaner 186 493496 Connector Hose 187 492790 Line Fuel Cut to Required 188 94098 192 492160 202 262767 209 260695 216 262766 222 495611 227 493935 231 691693 232 262785 238 262836 240 394358...

Page 54: ...494432 Cover Starter Drive 1026 495136 Clip Wire 1029 224554 Clip Wire 1033 691581 Screw Starter Drive Cover 1034 690822 Gear Timing 1036 499364 Screw Breather Baffle 1044 94673 Link Counterweight 1051 263080 Counterweight 1058 273683 Pin Counterweight 1081 270920 Screw Counterweight 1090 497605 Gear Pinion For Steal Ring 1091 281364 Gear Only Gear Starter For Aluminum RPM Settings Ring Gear Only ...

Page 55: ...DE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 MAX A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes r grr ...

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