Craftsman 917.271065, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... differently from previously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers toyour 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...

Page 2: ...airsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto electricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe propergradeand amountof engineoil failureto keepthe deckclear of flammable debris or the failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructions containedin the owner smanual Engine fuelsystem cleaningor repairscausedby fueldeterminedto be contami natedor...

Page 3: ...mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATIO...

Page 4: ... operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or ...

Page 5: ...where it cannot contact spark plug CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _ CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose tractio...

Page 6: ... and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on thi product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintair ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual ...

Page 7: ... Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 t teering Extension Shaft Seat _Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Slope Sheet Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette Droi For Future Use 7 ...

Page 8: ...o lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft exte...

Page 9: ...n 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmis sion See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNiNG Before starting re...

Page 10: ...r 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 V CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receh the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist v All assembly instructions have been comple...

Page 11: ...EVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE A LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP 3r LIGHT t FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r l R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...ging 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGN...

Page 13: ...less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD Posi_on STOPPING Position Motion Control Lever MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attach ment clutch lever to DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position Move motion control lever to neut...

Page 14: ... BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _lb 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 Engaged Position_ Position Low Positio Position Deflector Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS _CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and d not drive across any slope Choo...

Page 15: ...de gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting AWARNING 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 To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or long...

Page 16: ...e first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmissior require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstall_ tion before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake se 2 Disengage transmission by placing ...

Page 17: ...eed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f MULCHING MOWINGTIPS 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 the grass and not be noticed Also th...

Page 18: ...t _ GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty 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 ...

Page 19: ...wer blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble hex bolt lock ...

Page 20: ...ot use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required fc the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil ratec with API service classification ...

Page 21: ...t run properly using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Remove knob and cover 2 Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 3 Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge 4 Wash ...

Page 22: ...the engine and check for oil leaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbure tor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards car...

Page 23: ...from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor Small Retainer Spring Clutch IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the f...

Page 24: ...n the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right sidle of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind 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 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...

Page 25: ...king brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades 4 Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove do...

Page 26: ...ining ring securely in axle groove 5 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 Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Axle Cover o i Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY x t J_CAUTION Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sp...

Page 27: ...g diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash 27 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 To replace reverse above procedure Hood l Headlight Wire i Connector C _k EN...

Page 28: ...nning and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 3 Idle speed setting With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1750 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast tum idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained 4 die fuel needle _etting With throttle control lever in slow position tum idle fuel adjustment needle in clockwise until engine begins to ...

Page 29: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experiance 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 and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel...

Page 30: ... fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 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 filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See q o Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or oth...

Page 31: ...Obstruction in clutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 1...

Page 32: ...ir trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing CORRECTION 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in th...

Page 33: ...G SYSTEM OUTleT DIODE IGNITION SWITCH POSITION I CIRCUIT MAKE OFF I M G A1 NONE RUi_IGHTI B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START 3 S A1 NONE NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUtPPED W_TH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATrERY 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 SPEE...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271065 26 25 i I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...mp Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Case Battery Mech Hinge Switch Interlock N OPO N Opn Harness Light Socket Inoiudes4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 15 Amp Nut Keps Hex1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch PtungerNormal Op OLive Switch tgnLtion Key Ignition Harness Lgnltion Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Am...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271065 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 12 31 55 57 208 208 54 6O 211 2 3 3 14 38 4 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...16 x 1 Panel Dash L H Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 2 Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower 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 Grill...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 271065 GROUND DRIVE p 52 16 38 ...

Page 39: ... 19091010 49 123205X Retainer Belt 165 165623 50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880 51 STD5414 37 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 202 721106...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271065 STEERING ASSEMBLY L _41 _7 _e I 88 J J 68 47 32 3O 67 7 17 4O ...

Page 41: ... Hardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Ktip Bearing SteedngCotumn Draglink Washer Lock Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Adaptor Steering Wheel Bo...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271065 38 6 14 _105 33 31 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42 ...

Page 43: ...ead Cutting 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown KohlerModel No CV18 5 41896 Muffler Gasket Kohler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Seam Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Bolt H...

Page 44: ...n Hinged 17 123976X STD541437 Nut 21 171852 124181X Spring Seat 22 STD541431 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 24 19171912 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 174894 Pan Seat Emboss QCK Conn 25 127018X 166369 Knob Seat 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting NOTE Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Sprit 28 x 88 Spdng Locknut Ftange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16...

Page 45: ...lt Schematic DESCRIPTION Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Era Decal Fender AutoSears Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal By Pass LT Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 7 11 8 9 10 11 NOTE 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Servi...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 271065 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 5 6 5 19 13 13 15 20 ...

Page 47: ...631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift R H 18 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spnng 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 _OTE All componen...

Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271065 157 _67 142 147 106 _ 102 103 105 o_ 102 f_ 119 118 2 16 1 18 13_ 115_ 21 22 _2 3 24 6 _112 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...ristmasTree 154 169675 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 155 169671 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 156 169672 Gauge 157 169669 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 158 17720410 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 159 72140614 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 130794 48 133944 Washer Hardened 49 174284 RollerAssembly Cam Follower 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Gr 5 169583 51 STD5...

Page 50: ...81 79 73 77 16 93 17 2 12 35 64 32 _ 63 _9 60 58 19 31 48 119 120 109 19 I O7 12 _57 _127 _128 9OO o mO oO m 0 f m z I c z m_ m o W _ lID 0 U1 ...

Page 51: ...r 170370 601Bull Gear 60 150778 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 24Unit 170371 Sleeve Bearing 75 X 1 575 X Nylon Insert 625 81 170423 Wedge FdctionPack 170389 SleeveBeadng Outboard 82 170424 Clip Washer 316xt 50x t04 75xl 750x 625 Plated 142991 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 1 20d X 83 161162 Pin Standard Headless 13 Thk 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube 170390 LipSeal Axle Seal 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank 170391 Shaft ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271065 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15 5 TYPE NUMBER 41596 AIR INTAKE I 6 o 8 _7 11 _ I0 9 CRANKSHAFT I J BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 15 ENGINE CONTROLS I EXHAUST I 4 6 8 52 ...

Page 53: ... 1 0 12 SM 0642025 SScrew Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 x 25 13 12 090 05 S Lever Governor 14 25 158 11 S Bushing Throttle Linkage 15 12 079 01 S Linkage Throttle 16 25 158 08 S Bushing Linkage Retaining KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 014 37 S Crankshaft 2 12 139 01 S Plug Cup EXHAUST KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 M 0545010 S Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271065 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15 5 TYPE NUMBER 41596 FUEL SYSTEM I 7 _11 _9 o 5 3 P 2 1 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER J 25_ 54 ...

Page 55: ...p Cable 12 12 173 01 S Kit Float 13 12 755 03 S Kit solenoid repair 14 X 426 9 S Includes 15 12 454 03 S 15 12 326 03 S Tie wire 25 452 20 S 16 M 0645020 S Terminal Gasket bowl retainer screw 17 12 096 07 S 18 235011 S Gasket Carburetor 19 24 032 05 S Kit Carburetor Repair 20 M 0640034 S Lead Red 37 20 Gauge Uninsulated Socket and 21 24 194 01 S _nsulated Socket Terminal 22 24 186 03 S Screw Threa...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271065 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15 5 TYPE NUMBER 41596 I IGNITION ELECTRICAL I Q s OIL PAN LUBRICATION I 6 _10 CRANKCASE I 23 22 17 10 2 3 t3 STARTING SYSTEM I o 56 ...

Page 57: ...S Kit Oil Fill Cap Includes 18 52 139 09 S Key 3 19 12 755 64 S O Ring Dipstick O Ring Upper Oil Fill Tube Tube Oil Fill 20 12 144 24 S Screw Hex Flange 21 X 25 102 S M6 x 1 0 x 25 22 12 032 01 S O Ring Lower Oil Fill Tube 23 Screen Oil Pick up 24 Cover Oil Pick up Screen Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x 16 STARTING SYSTEM Oil Filter Valve Oil Pressure Relief KEY PART Plug square hd solid 3 8 NO NO Oil...

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Page 59: ...E UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I AJk greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme I ...