Craftsman 917.271080, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...tenance Repair Parts r 1 ii i 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 pm Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman Website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... warranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase Please contact your nearest service 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 ...

Page 3: ...is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do notmo_ on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Donottrytostabilizethemachineby puttingyour 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 o children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume tha...

Page 4: ...t Be alert and tum machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the ...

Page 5: ... and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of thi...

Page 6: ...ARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE 1 Large Rat Washer O 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Shoulder Bolt 5116 t8 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 6 ...

Page 7: ... 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge Parts packet separately in carton I Seat Video 4_ ca _ett _e_ r 1 Mulcher Plate Steering Parts Bag contents not shown full size 2 La_h Hook Assemblies U Steering Wheallnsed Steering Wheel Adapter Wheel teedng T7 I e Manual Parts Bag Slope Sheet _ 2 Keys 3 Steenng o Extension Sha_ 7 ...

Page 8: ... sion and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut 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 pointingstraight forward Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer ing shaft extension i osition steering wheel s...

Page 9: ...washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted Ipositlon Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Seat Seat Pan Shoulder Bolt Adjustment Knob Flat Washer CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were ...

Page 10: ... ready for discharging or installationof optional grass catcher accessory NOTE It is not necessary to change blades The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST _ All assembly instructionshave been completed _ No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted ...

Page 11: ...EVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L c 3 ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION __1 DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREEWHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...tach ments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Tums the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor ATTACHMENT...

Page 13: ...on and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignitionkeyto OFF positionand removekey Always removekey when leavingtractorto preventunauthorizeduse Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignitionswitch in any positionother than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditionswhen tractor is standing idle with the engine...

Page 14: ...ment lift con trol Start mower blades by engaging attach ment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES i disen gage attachment clutch _ontr01 _ _ CAUTION Do not operate the mowe_ without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the discharge guard in place Attachment Lift AttachmentclUtch Lever _V everHighPosition Engaged _ o W on O sengaoea 7Y Position Guard _O OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION...

Page 15: ... 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 emp tied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel n...

Page 16: ...ould your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstalla tion before operating the tractor Place tractor safely on level surface wltL engine off and parking brake set Disengage transmission by placing free wheel control in freewheeling position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is runn...

Page 17: ...ed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachmant being used J MULCHING MOWING TiPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built upgrass 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 intothe grass and not be noticed Also the...

Page 18: ...ll value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made pedodi cally to propedy 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 replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new...

Page 19: ...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 assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade...

Page 20: ...ired for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authodzed service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or l_ coSH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade rding to your expected operating tem _ _rature r Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least...

Page 21: ... necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or coofingshrouds re moved will cause engine damage due to overheating ENGINE OIL RLTIER Replace the engine oil tilter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year Drain oil from engine crankcase See TO CHA...

Page 22: ...plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with TRACTOR TO REMOVE 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 rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bra...

Page 23: ...n its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance O 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 Both links should be 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 l...

Page 24: ...y idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cool ing fan blades Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above pro cedure Engine__________ Pulley Clutching Idler Stationary Idler Transmission Input Pulley_ TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER N...

Page 25: ...punctures and prevent fiat 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 R_r tainin _ fr_ rsw 25 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY CAUTION Lead acid batterias gener ate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batter ies Always wear eye protection when around batteries If y...

Page 26: ...iring 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 located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedures _ Hood Headlight Wire Co...

Page 27: ...ift motion control lever in neutral N position Idle soeed setting With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1750 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is at tained Idle fuel needle settina With throttle control lever in slow position turn idle fuel adjustment needle in clockwise until engine begins to die and then...

Page 28: ...l fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blenl fuels called gasohol or using ethanolt methanol can attract moisture which t to separation and formation of acids dl storage Acidic gas can damage the fu system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank i Start the engine and let it run until th fuel lines and ca...

Page 29: ...ator presence sw ch 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 carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel fil ter Check all widngo See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser vice center I Cle...

Page 30: ...hen operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged CORRECTION Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Set in Higher Cut posi tion 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 ref...

Page 31: ...round 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 Faulty altemator 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 obstruct_n Replace mower drive belt Replace...

Page 32: ...maged or broken Air trapped in transmis sion during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION Place freewheel control in engaged position Replace motion drive belt Purge transmission Move throttle control to SLOW position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine 32 ...

Page 33: ...E30AMP I t 3 CLUTCH BRAKE STARTER SOLENOID A IGNITION UNIT J _ LINE I I m j FUELSHUT OFF SOLENO_ NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 3 WIRING INSULAI ED CUPS NOTE IF WIPJNG INSULATED CLIPS _ REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLAC_ED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271080 22 I 2S i I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...20 uriCx 3 4 Case Batten Mech Hinge Switch _ntedock N Opn N Opn Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Harness Light Socket Includes4152J Bulb light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Batten 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 15Amp Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Uric Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch PlungerNormal Op Olive Switch tgnit _n Nut IgnillOn Cover Key Switch Key Ignition Hamess Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 114...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271080 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 53 54 55 14 36 ...

Page 37: ...Gauge BumperHood Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH ClipTmnemlan Grille P 1 Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hond Assanlb_y BumperHood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Gnlle w ClipsMSo558 Lens Gdlla Fend FtmstPnt STLT N HLD 558 Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt PivotBracketAssembly LH PivotBracketAssembly R H Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271080 GROUND DRIVE 146 38 ...

Page 39: ...Spring Return Clutch 157 153236 56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3 8 16x 1 1 4 158 165589 57 140294 V Bolt 159 165494 59 140312 Keeper CentarSpan 160 19292016 61 17490612 ScrewThdrol 3 8 16x3 4Ty 161 72140406 17 62 8883R Cover Pedal 162 73680400 63 140186 Pulley Engine 163 74780416 64 71170764 BoltHex 7116 20x4 Gr 5 164 19091010 65 STD551143 Washer 165 165623 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 166 166880 70 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271080 STEERINGASSEMBLY _41 I sl 4 17 4O ...

Page 41: ...ing Link Drag 27 136874 Gear Sector 28 19131416 Washer 13i32x7 8x16Gauge 29 17490612 Screw Thd Roll 3 8 15 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod fie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert SteeringWheel 39 19133808 Washer 13 32x2 3 8x8Gange 40 STD541537 GdpcoNut 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054 Boot SteeringShaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x1 1 4 x16 Gauge 44 153720 Exte...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271080 33 2g I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4 42 ...

Page 43: ...20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown KohlerModel CV16 43519 Muffler Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Shield BrrVDbrGuard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Screw Thdrol5 16 18 x 3 4 Tyt Une Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer ...

Page 44: ...xl xlOGauge 16 121250X Sprig 5 145006 Cllp Push in Hinged 17 123976X Locknut Flange 114Grade 5 6 STD541437 Nut 21 15 3236 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 7 124181X Spring Seat 22 STD541431 Nut 8 17490616 Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16xl 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x1 3 16 x12 9 19131614 Washer 13 32xl x14Gauge Gauge 10 1559_5 Pan Seat _ QCK Conn 25 127018 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 11 166369 Knob Seat NOTE All comp...

Page 45: ... 167095 DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Pnl Decal V BeltSchematic Decal Baftery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr PsnEng Decal Fender AutoSears Decal Uft Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 ValveCap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front l re Not Provided Servic...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271080 LIFTASSEMBLY 28 27 23 3O _ 6 5 15 46 ...

Page 47: ... Insert 1 2o13UNC 19 139868 Arm Susper_slon Rest 20 163552 RetainerSpdng 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8x 16 Guauge 25 2876H Spring 26 STD560907 PinCotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Rod Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 29 138057 Knob InfiniteHeightAdjustment 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 31 140302 Beadng Pvt LiftSpherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Po...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271080 MOWER DECK 76 77 68 73 71 79 40 34 33 31 113 111 21 29 22 123 24 116 26 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...31494 Pulley Idler Rat 119 19121414 37 19131316 Washer 13 32x 13 16x 16 121 143723 Gauge 128 153390 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 6 16UNC 129 19131312 41 133551 Rod Pivot withNibs 130 STD523710 43 140083 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 131 STD633710 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45 STD624003 Retainer 132 19132203 46 137729 Screw Thd RoU 1 4 20x5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 141 6266H 49 155066 RollerAssem...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271080 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0650 58 91 23 19 41 28 59 26 63 35 1 5O ...

Page 51: ...41 Guide Slot 83 142971 JackshaftAsssmbly 18 150772 Shaft Motor 85 150806 Jacksheft 19 150773 Bearing Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 88 142973 Screw Cap 23 142944 Block CylinderAssembly 89 142974 Washer 7 16 x 1 x 112 24 142945 Seal Lip 10x25x7 90 142975 Sleeve Bearing 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 142976 Seat Wiper 26 150774 Center SectionAssemblyI_t 92 142977 Spring Bloc_ 27 142948 Seal Lip 26x42x8 93 14297...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271080 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43519 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER 24 S le GRANKCASE I _ 14 52 ...

Page 53: ... nippie Screw hex flangeM5x0 Sxl0 Retainer breather reed Reed breather DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 12 032 _ Seal crankshaft Block cylinder Use ShortBlock 12 522 18 12 445 02 M 0839025 12 380 17 12 755 49 12 089 31 12 422 08 12 422 O9 12422 10 12 422 11 12 422 12 12 422 13 12 422 07 12 144 27 12 374 07 24 874 11 12 874 08 12 874 09 12 015 _ 12 108 O7 12 1...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271080 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43519 IGNmON I ELECTRICAL I 2 lS_ _ 17 14B 2_ _T _ 8 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 4 t _ i 1 1 7 11 54 ...

Page 55: ...D 25 518 29 Lead 25 518 05 Lead 12 176 36 Harness X 25 5 Washer plain 5 16 12 155 _ Connector 23 517 O3 ClipCable 1 M 0545010 Screw hex flange M5x0 Sxl0 s 2 24 468o10 Washer plain 1 4 3 12 146 07 Plate blower housing 4 24 086 18 Screw philliphd M4x0 7 8 2 5 24 096 05 Cover pinion 6 220534 Washer plain 5 16 2 7 12 027 54 Housing blower 8 12 063 10 Baffle intake side 9 25 154 02 Clip mounting 3 10 1...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271080 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43519 _rA _NG SVST_ I 3_ 0 o 8_ ENGINE CONTROLS I _ f T _l 7 _ J 11 OIL PANI LUBRICATION I 13 I qU II 2 i0 _N 02 1 ...

Page 57: ... 17 12 096 34 18 M 0545016 19 12 032 03 20 24 086 16 21 24 086 17 22 12 199 53 Dipstickassembly Includes2 3 Kit oilfillcap Includes3 O Ring oil fillcap O Ring upperoilfilltube Tube oilfill Screw hex flange M5xO 8x20 O Ring loweroilfilltube Screen oil pickup Cover oilpickupscreen Screw hex flange M5xO 8x16 Valve oil pressure relief Filter oil Plug sq hal solid3 8 Pump oilassembly O Ring oil pump co...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271080 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43519 C_NK_A_ I ml _j6 FUEL SYSTEM i 58 ...

Page 59: ...54 01 25452 20 Gasket air cleaner Carburetorassembly For information only not availableseparately Gasket carburetor 2 Deflector heat Clipcable Clamp hose 2 Line fuel9 Filter fuel Kit float Kit carburetorrepair Gasket carburetor Gasket air cleaner Gasket bowl Gasket howl screw Seal solenoid Kit solenoid repair Gasket howlscrew Re wire Terminal Recable Screw thread forming M5X0 8X10 Screw hex flange...

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Page 63: ...IDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL _o I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of elopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes I ...

Page 64: ...repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 Hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 p...