Craftsman 917.271050, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...tion 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 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... 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 contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleani...

Page 3: ...themselves and others from serious injury SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which 3 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 Un...

Page 4: ... 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 other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never ca...

Page 5: ...5 FT LBS TORQUE i ONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance 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 this tractor ...

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

Page 7: ...SEMBLE 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 adapter from steerin...

Page 8: ...highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Rol 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 _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be...

Page 9: ...otion 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 YOU ...

Page 10: ...FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED 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: ...METER 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 CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction...

Page 12: ...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 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 tractor on grass ar...

Page 13: ...u have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all tums slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To protec...

Page 14: ... on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISEN GAGED position Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run ...

Page 15: ... attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used J J 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 disperse into th...

Page 16: ...e warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to _ Spindle Zerk t_ operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual _Fmnt Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to properly maintain your Zerk tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manu...

Page 17: ...t results 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 ...

Page 18: ...TY GRADES I 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 is not used for 25 hours in ...

Page 19: ...ERVICE PRE CLEANER Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge Wash it in liquid detergent and water Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Allow it to dry Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged cartridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartridge Reinstall...

Page 20: ...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 deck b...

Page 21: ...o side If the following 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 fron...

Page 22: ...equipped with an adjust able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be adjusted Depress clutch brake pedal and engage parking brake Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until d...

Page 23: ...ire and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer 13resealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washer Retaining Axle Cover Square Key...

Page 24: ...shown Tighten securely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Sea Battery Door Box lRed Cable Negative Black Cable 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 C...

Page 25: ...nd adjustment should not be necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning the adjusting needles in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Turning the adjusting needles out counterclockwise increases the s...

Page 26: ...ntemlockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust odamage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjust...

Page 27: ...stem 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 m storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines an...

Page 28: ... 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 replace...

Page 29: ...t s Faulty operator safety presence control system ICORRECTION Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter 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 30: ...es and trash around mandrels Poor grass discharge Headlight s not working if so equipped Switch is OFF Bulb s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse CORRECTION 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 Re...

Page 31: ...ERNATOR _PM LIGHTSOf F IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G At NONE RUN UGHT B A1 A2 L RUN 8 A1 NONE START 3 S A1 NONE OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY 3 85 86 i 187 30 A O _ REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS_ NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS RELAY WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING HEADLIGHTS I_J_K RED NOTE ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271050 ELECTRICAL i I 24 41 22 21 I 25 I I 16 I _ I I I J p_ I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...ttery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 163968 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 170219 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal Red 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 70 170249 Harness E...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271050 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 207 208 53 54 11 211 6O 74 3 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...x 3 4 Panel Dash L H 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 ScrewThdrol 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 Gdlle Pickoff LH Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH Bolt Fin Hex 1 4o20 UN...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271050 GROUND DRIVE 26 1 57 169 32 170 2 5 62 37 34 116 36 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...ap Torque 90 Degrees 29 71673 Cap Parking Brake 116 72110610 Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 30 169592 Bracket Transaxle 3 6 16 x 1 25 32 s rD523107 Bolt 145 74490540 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 Gr 5 34 155071 Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 150 165850 Bushing Bellcrank Grd Drive 35 120183 Bearing Nylon 151 19133210 Washer 13132 x 2 x 10 Ga 36 S rD551062 Washer 156 166002 Washer Srrted 5 161D x 1 125 37 S 1 D571810 Roll Pi...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271050 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 38 _41 _t_ _ 22 _ _L_ _ 25 15 47 28 30 60 67 13 67 67 38 ...

Page 39: ... x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Beadng Steedng 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: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271050 _ o _ 37 33 29 4 _ S s _ _ _ _ _ S 4 _ _ _ I s _ _ _ _ _ I R sls_ _ _ _ _ I Yr _1_ I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4O ...

Page 41: ... 20 x 5 8 Engine SeeBreakdown Kohler ModelCV15 41567 Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 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 6 Gauge Washer L...

Page 42: ...1250X Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 21 171852 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Sh...

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 2 _ S 8 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 196222X 4 599O4 5 196732X427 6 2_H 7 _9040H 8 1_1_X427 9 122_2X 10 7152J 11 104757X 1_3_ DESCRIPTION Cap Value Tire StemValue Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271050 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 4 6 2 8 I I 6 5 19 13 32 13_ 13 19 20 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...631X Gdp Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624 X 8 Retainer Spdng 15 167253 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All com...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271050 MOWER DECK _147 106 _ 102 103105 21 119 138_ I 114_ 29 115 _ 117 _116 27 46 ...

Page 47: ... Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 147 131335 Rod Hinge 148 169022 Screw Thdroi 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 Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 157 169669 Guard Mandrel L H 158 17720410 Retainer Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271050 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 157 47 8 70 BA 13 I t 11 18 4 150 29 35 57 79 42 48 ...

Page 49: ...her 627 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 79 792144 762 ID x 031W 82 778333 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 83 778338 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 85 792154 30 780108 Cup Washer 87 788089A 1 127 ID x 032W 160 788093A 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 157 788088A Use As Needed 180 730229A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 900 794712 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 34 780194 Bu...

Page 50: ...MBER 917 271050 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER 41567 AIR INTAKE I 6 e 8 _ 11 _ 10 9 CRANKSHAFT I 1 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I S is 14 13 _ ENGINE CONTROLS I 9 2 F V Ittt o i I _ 1 EXHAUST I t 1 _4 6 50 ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271050 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER 41567 FUEL SYSTEM J 4 I 7 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 17 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271050 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER 41567 I IGNITION ELECTRICAL 16 t _ 7 OIL PAN LUBRICATION I I I I CRANKCASE I STARTING SYSTEM I 1 2 52 ...

Page 53: ...ip Mounting 3 11 M 0545020 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 8 x 20 3 12 12 063 05 Baffle Intake Side 13 M 0645016 Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 x 16 2 14 12 063 08 Baffle Cylinder Head 15 12 063 01 Baffle Cylinder NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 113 64 Decal Horsepower 13 14 15 16 12 079 07 Linkage Choke 12 237 01 Clamp Cable M 0664020 Screw Locked Socket M6 x 1 0 x 20 2 M 0545016 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 8 x 16 12 536 09 Contr...

Page 54: ...eed 14 X 426 9 Plate Throttle 15 12 326 03 Screw Throttle Plate 2 16 M 0645020 Shaft Throttle with Lever and Seal 17 12 096 07 Shaft Choke 18 235011 Spring Choke 19 24 032 05 Plate Choke 20 M 0640034 Jet Main Kit Float 21 24 194 01 Gasket Bowl 22 24 186 03 Bowl Fuel 23 M 0545010 Kit Solenoid Assembly Includes Key Number 29 24 12 018 01 Gasket Bowl Retainer 25 12 402 02 Screw 26 12 318 09 Nut Hex F...

Page 55: ... 3 21 X 25 102 Kit Oil Fill Cap 22 12 032 01 23 SM 0631015 olnCludes Key 3 Ring Dipstick 24 12 154 05 O Ring Upper Oil FillTube Tube Oil Fill STARTING SYSTEM Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x 20 O Ring Lower Oil Fill Tube KEY PART Screen Oil Pick up NO NO Cover Oil Pick up Screen Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x 16 1 M 0839070 Screw Hex Flange M10 x 1 5 x 25 2 25 098 03 Sracket Oil Pump Relief Valve Spring O...

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Page 59: ...UIDE THe 8 ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 1_ 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 T ...

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