Craftsman 917.27075, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Seers Craftsmen Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 VisitourCraftsmanwebsite www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...or crankshaft 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 f...

Page 3: ... 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 Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Une...

Page 4: ...ded pads 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 area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never ...

Page 5: ...ONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabili ty and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center We have competent well trained techni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and r...

Page 6: ...I I Steering Wheel 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 L_ 1 Large Fiat Washer 1 Lockwasher 3 8 Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft C Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Video Cassette m I 6 ...

Page 7: ...D ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFTAND 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 steering ...

Page 8: ... in neutral N position Roll tractor forward off skid TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID WARNING Before starting read under stand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine oil level and fill fuel...

Page 9: ...M After you laam how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is propedy 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 you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been co...

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

Page 11: ...UTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARS...

Page 12: ...ontrol 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 the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor...

Page 13: ...ound Install gauge wheel in appropri ate hole with shoulder bolt 318 washer and 3 8 16 Iocknut and tighten securely Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel MounUn Bracket 3 8 16 Locknut 3 8 Washer Gauge Wheel Shoulder TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the ...

Page 14: ... change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Mainten ance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainten ance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in qu...

Page 15: ...rts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used if the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEA...

Page 16: ... When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will dispe...

Page 17: ...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 a year you...

Page 18: ... lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated Trailing Edae UPB Mandn Assembly _ B adecenter _ Flat Washer _ _J_ _ I _ Lock Washe_ _ _ _ _ Star _Hex Bolt Grade 8 _ _ A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified by six lines on the bolt head TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but i...

Page 19: ...vel more frequently to avoid possible engine damage trom running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determ...

Page 20: ... oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year Unscrew old filter by tuming counter clockwise Use a suitable container to catch oil Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to rubber gasket on replacement oil filter Install replacement oil filter by turning clockwise until rubber gasket contacts mounting surface then tighten filter an additi...

Page 21: ...actor Place attachment 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 suspensio...

Page 22: ...number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten 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 tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Mandrel B...

Page 23: ...O REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keepers Pul...

Page 24: ...t and corrosion Washers TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY _kCAUTION 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 BATI ERY in the MAINTANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting fol...

Page 25: ... terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Seat Box Door TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop ...

Page 26: ...ll choke position Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor...

Page 27: ... system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also 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 fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines...

Page 28: ...y Corroded battery termi nals CORRECTION 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 gasoline and replace fuel fil ter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser...

Page 29: ...ety presence control system Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent 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 spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fu...

Page 30: ... around mandrels Switch is OFF Bulb s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped I Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift t...

Page 31: ... TWIN CYL ENGINES L__ FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE NON REMOVABLE HEADLIGHTS _ CONNECTIONS O REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 31 ...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 41 26 25 32 ...

Page 33: ...a 11 red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 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 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop NOTE...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 58 28 53 12 54 3 74 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...x 3 4 Panel Dash L H Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille w Lens Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdro 5 16 18 x 112 Pivot Bracket Assembly Rear Nut Look w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Bracket Grille Piekoff LH Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 GROUND DRIVE 163 65 64 15 51 52 77 37 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...ap Torque 90 Degrees 29 71673 Cap Parking Brake 116 72110610 Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 30 169592 Bracket Transaxle 3 8 16 x 1 25 32 STD533107 Belt 145 74490540 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 Gr 5 34 15507 1 Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 150 165850 Bushing Bellcrank Grd Drive 35 120183X Bearing Nylon 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga 36 STD551062 Washer 156 166002 Washer Srrted 5 161D x 1 125 37 STD571810 Roll Pin ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 STEERING ASSEMBLY e2 83 i t q 40 47 38 ...

Page 39: ... 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Beadng Steedng Column Draglink Washer Lock Spacer Beadng 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 13 32 ...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 2 1_ 15 38 4O 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 13 81 40 ...

Page 41: ...Muffler Asm Twin Lo Tone Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 LH Bolt 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 Shield Browing B S Intek II Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Lock Ext tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Shield Browning Debris Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Arrester Spark Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushin...

Page 42: ...ock w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 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 Switch 121248X 72050412 134300 121250X 123976X 171852 STD541431 19171912 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zin Bolt Shoulder 5 1...

Page 43: ...ve Schematic 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 2 _ 5 8 4 10 3 9 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 Stem Va...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 5 I 13 4 6 3 2 6 1 19 13 13 _ 31 32 13 19 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...40302 32 73540600 NOTE Washer Asm Inner Spring W Plunger Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift L H Link Asm Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Mower Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical Nut Crownlook 3 8 24 All com...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 MOWER DECK 34 _147 21 16 1 18 13_ 10_ 9_ 21 22 3 24 I 25 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...74 35 133835 Fastner Christmas Tree 154 169675 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 155 169671 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16Ga 156 169672 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 t6 UNC 157 169669 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 158 17720410 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 159 72140614 48 133944 Washer Hardened 130794 49 155066 Roller Assembly Cam Follower 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C I I O_71B 4 _SO 41A 157 7g 48 ...

Page 49: ...sher 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 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 34 780194 B...

Page 50: ...22 _d k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 265 TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCllON MANUAL 267 _ 718 _ _ j 8471 523 842 524 Q 220 750 4 447A 8 1o35 26o 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1 I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I I 1019 LABEL KIT I 4j 1017 691 _ _ _ 865B_ 447A _ 1027 _ 467_ 445 987 855_ o 447 122 i 54 654 D 1 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT _ 850_ _i 7 5 _i 8 3_ 163 10 5O ...

Page 51: ...270750 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0121 E3 16 _ I 35 1022 1029 1100 51 _ T99J e121 CARBURETOR KIT 616 552 _ 552A 742 404 552A 691 _ 211 209_3 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0121 E3 74 e3s 3341_ k 358 GASKET SET sO 2o_ 276 _ 9_ 51A _ _ 868_ 2_ 691 O 822_ 1 30 842 _ 524_ 10 729 t 48 197 697 52 ...

Page 53: ...ing Set Piston 020 O S 219 394348 Gear Governor 499607 RingSet Piston 030 O S 220 690412 Washer Governor Lever 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 222 691023 Bracket Control 28 499582 Pin Piston 227 691048 Control Lever Governor 29 499583 Rod Connecting 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 32 690976 Screw Connecting Rod 240 691035 Filter Fuel 33 499596 Valve Exhaust 250 690957 Retainer Breather 34 499597 Valve Inta...

Page 54: ... Label Kit 615 690317 Retainer Governor Shaft 1022 690971 _ Gasket Rocker Cover 616 691045 Crank Governor 1023 499599 Cover Rocker Cyl No 1 628 690960 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1023A 499600 Cover Rocker Cyl No 2 633 690998 O Seal Choke Shaft 1024 499054 Pump Oil 635 66538 Boot Spark Plug 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1026A 690982 Rod Push Aluminum 668 691215 Spacer 1027 492932...

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Page 59: ...GHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I _J_ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu J ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme _g direction on slopes ...

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