Craftsman 917.270730, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...tly from previously built engines Before you start the en gine read and understand this Owner s Manual 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 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com crafts...

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: ...valuate 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 cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remov...

Page 4: ...re 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 of...

Page 5: ...BLADE BOLT 27 35 FT LBS TORQUE CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance 5 Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair...

Page 6: ...teering _ Boot 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 0 i i i i i i 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 St ter_ngn Shaft Seat Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob _ Shoulder olt 5 16 18 Slope Sheet Keys F 9 Video Cassette 6 ...

Page 7: ...EERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 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 Remove steerng wheel adapt...

Page 8: ...hest position 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 I WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be ...

Page 9: ... motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YO...

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

Page 11: ...itute AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER 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 di...

Page 12: ...en leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine 4_ 3 IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tra...

Page 13: ...achment clutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch control _ CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Lever Attachemnt En Lever High Position Position _ Low Posit...

Page 14: ...on and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or ...

Page 15: ...mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used i J MULCHING ...

Page 16: ...oil DO no1 overtighter_ GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to Zerk operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual _Front Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to properly maintain your Zerk tractor All adjustments in the Servic...

Page 17: ...lts 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 17 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assem bly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt loc...

Page 18: ...g to your expected operating temperature 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 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor...

Page 19: ...artridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge nut precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deteriora tion of the ca...

Page 20: ...ent clutch in DISEN 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 de...

Page 21: ...wing front to back adjustment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted 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 ma...

Page 22: ...ighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if 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 department With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A Jam Nut Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking b...

Page 23: ...E To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers_ Retaining A _F__i Axle Cove_ Square Key _ _ Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BA I FERY _ CAUTION Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries ...

Page 24: ...he 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 _i _ _ Hood _ _ _ _ Headlight Wire Connector Battery Door Box Ke Hex Nut Bolt Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pul...

Page 25: ...assembly must be as sembled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly 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 position With finger rotate and hold throttle lever against...

Page 26: ...l fuel 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: ...e switch es 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean replac...

Page 28: ...tor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Worn bent or loose blade Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged part s Faulty operator safety presence control system 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 spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill w...

Page 29: ...r blades used Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Switch is OFF Bulb s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Rep...

Page 30: ...k clean all connections Faulty regulator Replace regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Replace alternator Engine backfires Engine throttle control not Move throttle control to whenturning set at SLOW position SLOW position and allow engine OFF for 30 seconds before to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine stopping engine 3O ...

Page 31: ...STEM OUTPUT 28 VOLT_ AC MIN 3600 RPM 3 AMP _ 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED R_O I_ LIGHIING _Y_TEM OUTPUT I SA_AC_ _ X_ _ LJ _ L I NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATFERY 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 I...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270730 ELECTRICAL 22 41 25 I I t 32 ...

Page 33: ... 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 163968 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 170217 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uric x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal Red 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 70 170243 Harnes...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270730 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 12 208 5 53 31 _ J 5 52 o _ 208 54 55 57 I 206 I 211 3 74 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...3 4 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H Hood Assembly BumperHood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille w Clips MS 558 Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Pivot Bracket Assembly Rear Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Bracket Grille Pickoff LH Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270730 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 53 36 ...

Page 37: ...13 16 x 12Ga 163 74780416 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv Stl 164 19091010 49 123205X Retainer Belt 165 165623 50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 6 16 UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 UNC 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 170 165849 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 197 169613 56 STD523712 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270730 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ _ 38 _41 j L 62 44 51_54 46 8_ 47 26 28 ...

Page 39: ... 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wsh Hd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 1...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270730 ENGINE 3 81 _i _ __ iJ 4 31 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 14 i 38 78 23 40 ...

Page 41: ...tting 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown Briggs Model311707 0132 E1 Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gau...

Page 42: ...c 21 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 24 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt Mounting Swilch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A STD ...

Page 43: ...Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Sd Wht Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 F i i _j 7 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap Value Tire StemValue Tire F Ts 1...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270730 LIFT ASSEMBLY 5 13 6 13 2O 8 1 161718 20 2O _ t 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...31X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 167253 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All com...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270730 MOWER DECK 147 1_ 118 _ I 27 ...

Page 47: ...32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 147 131335 Rod Hinge 148 169022 ScrewThdrol Washer Head 149 165898 Washer Spacer 150 19091216 Pulley Mandrel 151 169670 Nut Toplock Flanged 152 169676 Bolt 153 169674 Fastner Christmas Tree 154 169675 Pulley Idler Flat 155 169671 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16Ga 156 169672 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 157 169669 Guard Mandrel L H 158 17720410 Retainer Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 159 7214061...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270730 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C I I J 35A 157 47 8 70 6A 13 11 48 ...

Page 49: ...er 77 788078A 627 ID x 031W 79 792144 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 82 778333 762 ID x 031W 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 83 778338 762 ID x 031W 85 792154 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 87 788089A 30 780108 Cup Washer 150 788093A 1 127 ID x 032W 157 788088A 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 180 730229A Use As Needed 900 794712 3tA 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 34 780194 Bus...

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Page 51: ...PAIRINSTRUCTIONMANUAL 130_ 95 _ 987 93_ 127 _i _ 51Aq_ 1_ _ 84 682 _ I _ 9751 276 LMT CARBURETOR _ 186 __ PART NUMBER 142 LOCATIONS _ 947 THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH _ HOKE A MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS 240_ 958 _ _ 404 1 634A_ 562 121 CARBURETOR KIT 104J 1270 267_ 9870 98_ 634 _ _ 117 _ 231_42 _ 634A_ 105_ 1A _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A_ _ 267 _ 137_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270730 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E1 311 i 801 310 802 I 783B _ 1051 697 _ 493A _ _ _ 524 _ 23A 287 729A _ 165 i J 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION 52 ...

Page 53: ...Piston Std 287 94903 Pin Assembly Piston 005 294 81010 O S 304 225017 Rod Connecting Std 305 94863 Rod Connecting 020 U S 306 225020 Screw Connecting Rod 307 94930 Valve Exhaust 309 693551 Valve Intake Spring Valve 309 497595 Guard Flywheel Retainer Valve 309 693054 Governor Oil Slinger Tappet Valve 310 94003 Camshaft 311 497608 ShortBIock 318 94734 Manifold Intake 333 495859 A Gasket Intake 334 9...

Page 54: ...280848 Spacer 1036 499364 695 693109 Screw Ring Gear 1044 94673 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 718 230192 Pin Locating 1051 263080 1058 273683 726 399676 Gear Ring Aluminum Services Plastic Ring Gear 1081 270920 Only 1090 497605 726A Gear Ring Steel See Ref 1091 281364 23A for Service 727 490324 Cover Starter Drive 729 225170 Clip Wire 729A 281390 Clip Wire 732 691002 Screw Starter Drive Cover 741 262...

Page 55: ...NLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes _ _ 2 _ _ _ _ _t ...

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