Craftsman 917.270780, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Safety Assembly Operation 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 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...rvice center After 30 days from the 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 avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States This Warranty gives you specific legal ...

Page 3: ... of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced tr_actioh could cause sliding Donottrytostabilizethemachineby putting your foot on the ground 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 children w...

Page 4: ...Ioo_k behind _ ffor sn _all ct _ldm en Mvlow_ u_ and d_own slc_e_ 15 Max not _ Cr _3 s o F_ermove9 obstEctes such _s rocks tree limbs _tc WVat_n f_or h_ole s runs for t_urr_s Uneven t_rr_in _oulr J owertwm the machine Tall ogras_ c_an t_i_ ob_ ta_les LUse slowv soee _d C_hoosm_a low gear so _ J _at3 ouJ willl no_t hm_e m E _op or shift v_hile om the stoope A_voiid _ _ _g _or stmp_in_ on a slope If...

Page 5: ...ill enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor pr pedy Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agr ement is avail able on this product Contact your near st Sears stor for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a r gular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance an...

Page 6: ...ents shown full size 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x I 1 Lockwasher3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge _ 2 Lock Washers 10 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 2 Weld Nuts 10 ...

Page 7: ...t Manual i i I f I I I I I Parts Bag Pads Bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Center lock Nuts 12 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge iL_ _r Steering Wheel Adapter Slope Sheet 2 Gauge Wheels 2 Keys _ t Steering Extension Steering Shaft Wheel Insert _mbr_ 7 ...

Page 8: ...ll 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolPah _t ffut secure ly to 18 22 ft Ibs torque 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 Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer ing shaft extension Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal le...

Page 9: ...DJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual With mower in desired height of cut po sition gauge wheels should be assem bled so they are slightly off the ground Install gauge wheel in appropriate 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 MountingBracket _ 3 8 1...

Page 10: ...ompleted v No i emaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum I hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory i Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for levelin...

Page 11: ...INE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT LIGHTS ON PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...ttachments mounted to your tractor _ LIGHT SWITCH Tums the headlights on and off CHOKE CONTROL Used when startinga cold engine THRO rrLE CONTROL Used to controlengine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutch ing and braking the tractor and starling the engine FREEWHEEL CON ROL Disengages trans missionfor pushing or slowly towing the tractor withthe engine off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the spe...

Page 13: ...e to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFP 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 OFP will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain con...

Page 14: ... motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is depressed To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing fr...

Page 15: ...ne near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the_ngine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Move attac...

Page 16: ...ive 5 seconds Move lever to iull reverse position and hold for five 5 seconds Repeat this procedure three 3 times NOTE During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels The air is being removed from hydraulic drive sys tem Move motion control lever to neutral N position Shut off engine and set parking brake Engage transmission by placing free wheel control in driving position See TO ...

Page 17: ... for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recut ting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the eady afternoon At this time the grass has dded and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results a...

Page 18: ...ctor 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 periodi cally 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 s...

Page 19: ...lign with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex belt 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 e Up FlatWasher Lock Star Washer _ Hex Bolt Grade8 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpen ing blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade bal...

Page 20: ...t required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever le_ k or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating tem perature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improv...

Page 21: ...Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deteriora tion of the cartddge Do not oil cartridge Do notuse pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge Cover Wing Foam Pre Plate Air Screen_ Cartiridge ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating Air guide covers must be removed Remove...

Page 22: ...EMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch red from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear...

Page 23: ...ks an equal number of tums When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts P against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut P 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 P against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustmen...

Page 24: ...ed above Readjust if necessary If Stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest authorized ser vice center department _N N _king Brake Jam Engaged ut ut A AITR Do Not touch this nut If further brake adjust ment is necessary contact your nearest autho rized service center depadment 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tr...

Page 25: ...d to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap re...

Page 26: ...l 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 running or pre vent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring dia gram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is locat...

Page 27: ...ke are adjusted properly see above With engine off turn idle mixture screw in clockwise closing itfinger tight and then tum out countemlockwise 1 1 4 to 1 112 turns 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 With throttle control lever in slow posi tion hold throttle lever against idl...

Page 28: ...l system parts such as carburetor fuel filter uel hose or tank during storage Also _xperience 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 29: ... ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attemptingto start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel tilter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank wi_ fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See ToAdjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replac...

Page 30: ...ozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel Engine speed too slow Travel speed too fast Wet grass CORRECTION Clean underside of mower hous ing Clean replace air filter I Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refillwith fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighte...

Page 31: ...ntrol in disen gaged position Motion drive belt worn dam aged or broken Air trapped intransmission during shipment or servicin q Engine throttle control not set at SLOW positionfor 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pres sure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower hous ing Replace mower ddvebelt Reinstall blades sharp...

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Page 33: ...NECTED LR_41_NG SYSTIE M _ I j NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT _TED TO THE 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 HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS _ WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270780 21 26 I I 34 ...

Page 35: ... Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 140301 Switch Ignition4 Position 31 124211X Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover IgnitionSwitch 33 109310X Key Molded Craftsman 40 156442 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIKFinHex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solonoid 44 73640400 Nut Keps Blk Hex 1 4...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270780 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 14 31 6O 3 3 74 38_ 39 14 36 ...

Page 37: ...anel Dash LH Clip SnnermanGrille P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 2Type TI Hood Assembly Bumber Hood Ptate Mtg Buttery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex withInsert 3 8 16 UNC Grille W Clips MS 558 Lens Grille Feeder Footrest Bracket FenderiSuppert Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot BracketAssembly LH Mower Rear Pivot BrecketAssembly RH ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270780 GROUND DRIVE 57 J 71_1619 147_ 10 J 61 146 77 116 64 50 149 150 27 _ _ 150 9 521 _ 151 4 1 47 27 55 100 106 7 38 ...

Page 39: ...04 140156 49 123205X Retainer Belt 105 71070516 50 STD523715 Bolt 106 74780520 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlook 5 16 18 Unc 116 72110610 53 105710X Unk Clutch 144 19111016 55 105709 Spring Return Clutch 145 74490540 56 STD523712 BoltHe _8 _ 1 4 146 74490536 57 140294 V Belt GF _Jund Drive 147 74480524 59 140312 Keeper CenterSpan 148 159103 61 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270780 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ 3 t __ _j s _41 42 i I 44 47 4O ...

Page 41: ...1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn Unk Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing FrontAxle Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC ShaftAssembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 x 5 8 Pit nan Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Re Bushing Steer...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270780 _ _26 31 39 14 13 81 i 32 34 _ _ I r i I i _ L _ 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 42 ...

Page 43: ...1 El MufflerExhaust ExhaustAsm Left ExhaustAsm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Seres Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 114 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt WasherLeek Ext Tooth3 8 Screw Thdrol3 8 16xl 1 2 Tytt ShieldBrowning Debris Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw T 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Range ArrestorSpar...

Page 44: ...i6 16Unc 17 123976X 7 124181X SpringSeat Cprsn2 250 BIk 71 21 153236 8 17480616 _ lT_rol 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt 22 STD541431 9 19131614 Washer13 32 X 1X14Ga 24 19171912 10 155925 PanPntSeat blk 25 127018X 11 120068X KnobSeat 1 2 13 Unc BIk BracketPntb_m_mgSwitch Bushing Snapm NylS0Id BoltRdhd SlitNk1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Sp_i28X 96Z_c Spring CprmI 27Bmk Pr_ NutLock1 4LgeFigGr5Zinc BoltShoulder 5 16 18Unc 2...

Page 45: ...4516 166693 166694 14 13 DESCRIPTION Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Mulching Decal Battery Decal Replacement Decal Uft Handle Decal Drawbar Cntd Mvt Hyd It Pad FootrestLh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front rim Not Provided Service Item Only 5 10673...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270780 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 5 6 3 2 8 I I I I I I I 6 5 19 13 32 32 13 2O 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...1X Grip Handle Ruted 8 122365 ButtonPlunger Read 11 139865 LinkAsm LiftLH 12 139866 LinkAsm Lift R H 13 STD624008 RetainerSpring 15 127218 Unk Front 16 73350800 NutJam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 TrunnionBIkZinc 18 73680800 NutLock WPAtsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm SuspensionMower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 140302 Beadng Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE Allcomponentdimensionsg...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270780 MOWER DECK 76 73 79 85_ 40 _132 4 36 103 34 101 31 58 _21 21 lOS I 5 113 111 115 16 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...t 121 143723 37 19131316 Washer13 32 x13 16 x16 Ga 128 153390 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 8 16UNC 129 19131312 41 133551 Red Pivot withNibs 130 STD523710 43 140083 Rod Clutch Secondary w Nibs 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 131 STD533710 45 STD624003 Retainer 132 19132203 46 137729 Screw l _I_P o_lL4 20 x 5 8 141 6266H 48 133944 Washer _rde_K ed L 130794 49 155066 RollarAssembly Cam Follower 50 131340...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270780 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE o MODEL NUMBER 319 650 23 19 91 28 59 91 113 5O ...

Page 51: ... 83 532142971 JackshaftAssernbly 18 532150772 Shaft Motor 85 532150806 Jackshaft 19 532150773 Bearing Thrust 42x68x16 88 532142973 Screw Cap 23 532142944 Block CylinderAssembly 89 532142974 Washer 7116 x I x 1 2 24 532142945 Seal Lip 10 x 25 x 7 90 532142975 Sleeve Beadng 25 532142946 Actuator Bypass 91 532142976 Seal Wiper 26 532150774 Center SectionAssemblyKit 92 532142977 Spdng Block 27 5321429...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270780 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 552A 615 q_ 552 220 _ 219 601 868 _ 40 35 12 534 41p15 523 422 284A 525 524 o _42 165 643 535 445 537 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270780 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 1358 GASKET SET J 860 391 858 U9 51 51A 51 52 205 634 r _ 202 _3 257 52 54 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270780 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 653 783 _615A 544 8O3 801 8O2 209A 2O9 414 297 y 3O7 54 ...

Page 55: ...NUMBER 917 270780 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 8A_ 881 9 572 244 5A 10A _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS _ TOINSTALLSEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 305 573 308 306 3O7 308__ 307 306A_ _ 305 55 ...

Page 56: ...Altitude 20 291675 Seal Oil 119 94152 Screw HexHead 22 94724 Screw Seres 121 491539 CarburetorKit 23 491180 Flywheel 125 19306 Carburetor 24 222698 Key Flywheel 127 223472 Plug Welch 25 498584 PistonAssembly Standard Size 161 486599 Base AirCleaner 498585 Piston Assembly 010 165 94289 Nut Wing Oversize 187 299146 Line Fuel 28 Long Cut to 498586 PistonAssembly 020 Suit Oversize 188 94627 Screw 4985...

Page 57: ... 358 495868 Gasket Set 851 493880 Terminal Cable 363 19203 Flywheel Puller 858 270989 Diaphragm Carburetor 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 859 271025 Gasket Pump 391 280197 Body Pump 860 261358 Spring Diaphragm 392 261395 Spring Diaphragm 861 393397 Repair Kit Pump 394 272638 Diaphragm Carburetor 868 497212 Seal Valve 414 220680 Washer 869 261463 Seat Valve Intake 422 222875 Bracket Oil Fill 870 21331...

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Page 59: ... ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 01 _D I_ erate 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 dlrecUon on slopes ...

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