Craftsman 917.271072, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...eration Maintenance Repair Parts 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 Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates U60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be available 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 T...

Page 3: ...or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced ...

Page 4: ...ore and when backing took behind and down for small children _lkLook for this symbol to point out impor tant saTety precautions h means uAu TION BECOME AWARE l YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED _CAUTION In order to prevent acciden tal starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always dis connect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug _kCAUI ION Do not coast ...

Page 5: ...proved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the opera tor In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have ...

Page 6: ...ot Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter t teering Extension Shaft Seat _Washer _ 17132 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge I_ 1 Knob _ Shoulder olt 5 16 18 Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 6 ...

Page 7: ...ion 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 steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaf...

Page 8: ...st 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 AWARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sur...

Page 9: ...on 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 team 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 RECE...

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

Page 11: ...attery 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 direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting...

Page 12: ...n 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 is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate t...

Page 13: ...ve gearshift leverto lstgear Be sure you 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 turns slowly TOTRANSPORT 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...

Page 14: ...t 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 f t m MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS 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: ...oes 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 should r...

Page 17: ...st 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 secudng blade Install new or rasharpened 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: ...etergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature 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 dipsti...

Page 19: ... SERVICE 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 Reinsta...

Page 20: ...move 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 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 retain...

Page 21: ... approximately 10 3 8 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 links an equal 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 equ...

Page 22: ...r tractor is equipped with an adjust able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxte 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 ...

Page 23: ...re 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 Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washer Retaining Axle Cover I Square K...

Page 24: ...hten securely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Sea I Battery Door Positive Red 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 Clos...

Page 25: ...ry and 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 t...

Page 26: ...dle fuel adjusting needle out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage 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...

Page 27: ...ntial el system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also expedence indicates that alcohol blended fuels 9caUed 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 28: ...e switoh 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 authodzed service center department Clean replace...

Page 29: ...rt s Faulty operator safety presence control system CORRECTION 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 ragap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill w...

Page 30: ... or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION I 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...

Page 31: ...6 t I I I 187 1 30 _A _ IGNITION SWITCH POSITION ClRCUff MAKE I OFF k_ O Al NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START 8 S A1 NONE BLLAE RED RELAY RIEGIKATO R DI_42 _ 4NECTE OPERATOR _ I PRESENCE RELAY 3 HEADLIGHTS I i _7A I o NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271072 22 I I 4i 24 41 I I I 25 r i 45 52 8 I _ 28 i 1 I I 1 I 16 i i i s i I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...ttery 6 Ga w l 6 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground6 Ga 12 black 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 163968 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 170219 Harness Ign 41 71 110408 BottBIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uric x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal Red 43 168327 So_erloid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangutar 6 Amp 52 141940 ProtecUonWire Loop 70 170250 Hamess En...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271072 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 53 54 55 211 J 3 74 37 _3 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock wllnsert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Gdlle Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hax Wshd 8 18 x 7 6 55 145202 Bracket Gdlle Pickoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 58 150127 Duct Air Engine 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8016 UNC 114 158112 Keepor BeltRear Lh Stl P...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271072 ROUND DRIVE 57 25 i 36 ...

Page 37: ...Strap Torque 90 Degrees 29 71673 Cap Parking Brake 116 72110610 Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 30 169592 Bracket Transaxle 3 8 16 x 1 25 32 STD523107 Bolt 145 74490540 Bolt Hsx Flghd 5 16 18 Gr 5 34 155071 Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 150 165850 BushingBellcrank Grd Drive 35 120183X Beadng 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 RollPih 1...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271072 STEERINGASSEMBLY I 112 44 1S 47 67 7 S7 43 f _ 143 IX 16 8 38 ...

Page 39: ...x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn Dragtink 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 Plttman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 6 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 1...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271072 ENGINE t I I 79 _ 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 8O 4O ...

Page 41: ... 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown KohlarModelCV16S 42519 Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPTx 3 1 2 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer ShieldBrn 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 Gauge Wash...

Page 42: ...171852 7 124181X Spdng Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIkZi 22 STD541431 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 24 19171912 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X 10 155925 Pan Pnt Seat blk 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch DESCRIPTION BushingSnap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc BoltSho...

Page 43: ...Drive Schematic Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Sd Wht Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 90401 1 8 106108X427 11 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 I04757X 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap Value Tire StemValue...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271072 LIFTASSEMBLY 27 23 7 49 30 3 6 2O 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...t Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 ArmSuspensionMower 20 163552 Retainer Sp_ 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 26 169484 RetalnerCllp 27 126971X Rod AdjustLife 28 73350600 Nut HexJam 3 8 16 UNC 29 138057 Knob InfiniteHeight Admustment 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 NutCi ownlock3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 1...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271072 MOWER DECK 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...65891 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 147 131335 Red Hinge 148 169022 ScrewThdrolWasher Head 149 165898 Washer Spacer 150 19091216 Pulley Mandrel 151 169670 Nut Toplock Flanged 152 169676 Bolt 153 169674 Fastner ChristmasTree 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...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271072 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 48 ...

Page 49: ...er 750 ID x 056W tUse As Needed at Washer 750 ID x 062W Oil Seal 5 8 Bushing 563 Flanged Bushing5 8 ID Flanged Bushing 751 Brake Disk Brake Pad Plate Brake Pad pkg of 2 Dowel Pin Flat Washer 312 ID x 059W 41A 790079 42 792073A 42A 792085A 43 792075 44 790025 45 786066 46 786086 47 774690 48 774691 49 778356 50 778338 51 778354 52 778352 53 778350 54 778346 56 778355 57 778337 58 778353 59 778351 6...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271072 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV16S TYPENUMBER43519 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 7 6 12 t0 13 5O ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271072 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER 43519 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I 22 II 10 I__o _ AIR INTAKE I 8 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I s I fL_l 4 _o_ lo t0 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271072 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER 43519 STARTINGSYSTEM J o 0 1 1 8 ENGINE CONTROLS _ _ 11 I OIL PAN LUBRICATIONI _1 __ tl i 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271072 KOHLER ENG NE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER 43519 CRANKSHAFT J ml FUEL SYSTEM I 53 ...

Page 54: ... A R gray 12 599 03 Pivot rocker arm 2 12 422 13 Shim camshaft A R black M 0640034 Screw hax flange 12 422 07 Shim camshaft A R wh te M6xt 0x34 2 9 12 144 27 Shaft balaP ce Piston w Ring Set Std 12 089 01 Spring valve 2 10 12 874 07 Includes 11 12 12 173 01 Cap valve spring 2 12 755 03 Kit retainer 2 24 874 11 Piston w Ring Set 08 12 468 05 Washer plain 13 32 12 874 08 Piston w Ring Set 25 12 112 ...

Page 55: ... 518 29 Lead 25 518 05 Lead 12 176 36 Harness X 25 5 Washer plain 5 16 12 155 02 Connector 23 517 03 Clip Cable 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 t0 11 12 13 M 0545010 24 468 10 12 146 07 24 086 18 24 096 05 220534 12 027 54 12 063 10 25 154 02 t 2 086 37 M 0645016 12 063 08 12 063 09 Screw hex flange MSx0 8xl0 5 Washer plain 1 4 Plate blower housing Screw phillip hd M4x0 7 X8 2 Cover pinion Washer plain 5 16 2 Hou...

Page 56: ...es 3 O Ring oil fill cap O Ring upper oil fill tube Tube oil fill Screw bex flange M5xO 8x20 O Ring lower oil fill tube Screen oil pickup Cover oil p ckupscman Screw hex flange M5xO 8x16 Valve oil pressure relief Filter oil Plug sq hd solid3 8 Pump oil assembly O Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 Seal oil RT O end Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8x1 2...

Page 57: ...1 Gasket carburetor 2 1 25 072 04 Stud 2 9 12 265 04 Deflector heat 2 12 041 03 Gasket exhaust manifold 10 47 154 01 Clip cable 4 12 126 11 Bracket muffler 11 X 426 09 Clamp hose 2 5 12 445 06 Strap tiffing 12 25 353 10 Line fuel 9 6 M 0645025 Screw hsx flange 13 25 050 02 Filter fuel M6xl 0x25 2 12 522 18 Short Block NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 755 82 Gasket Set 12 757 02 Kit float 12 757 03 Kit carbureto...

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Page 59: ... ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL O1 D I d_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I 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 ...

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