Craftsman 917.271131, 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...kshaft or 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 syst...

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

Page 4: ...s 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 c...

Page 5: ...ATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible depend ability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center 5 We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain thi...

Page 6: ... Steering Wheel 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 Steering Wheel Adapter t Steering Extension Shaft Seat _Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob _ Shoulder olt 5 16 18 Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette i i 6 ...

Page 7: ... boxes and remove BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE 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 th...

Page 8: ...t 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 _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure...

Page 9: ... 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 30 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 RECEI...

Page 10: ...T SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP _ LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE 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: ...harging 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 of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used...

Page 12: ...re Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor tq 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...

Page 13: ...the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift control Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in p...

Page 14: ...d 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 longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure tor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carb...

Page 15: ...ways operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS 1...

Page 16: ...en 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 c...

Page 17: ...results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL IMPORTANT To ensure proper assem bly 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 8 heat treated Mandrel Assembly TrailingEdge Up Blade Center Hole Fiat W...

Page 18: ...operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 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 dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected be...

Page 19: ...ighten knob securely ENGINE OIL FILTER Replaco the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one yea_ Drain oil from engine crankcase See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in this section of this manual through step remove drain plug Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replaceme...

Page 20: ...chment 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...

Page 21: ...f 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 112 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on dght side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and beh...

Page 22: ...actor is 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 ...

Page 23: ... 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 Washers Retaining Ring Axle Cover Square...

Page 24: ...en securely Connect BLACK grounding cab a to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Battery Oool Box 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 gdll Close hoo...

Page 25: ...stment 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 supply o...

Page 26: ...djusting needle out counterclockwise 118 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 governed ...

Page 27: ...tial el system 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 enqine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fu...

Page 28: ...nce 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 I 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 re...

Page 29: ...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 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 refi...

Page 30: ... switch Loose 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 Replace blade 13ghten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction I Replace mow...

Page 31: ...OFF SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED I I OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY 1 FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID _AC_ RED SPARK IGNITION PLUG UNIT GAP YELLOW TWI_ PLUGS ON CYL ENGINES REGULATOR _ aLTERNATOR REGULATOR _ECIEO OPERATOR Jr _ _ PRESENCE RELAY 3 L_ _ 85 86 _ _ _ e_ue __ HEADLIGHT V S _ _o RELAY 0 0 NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR S...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271131 25 I 1 32 ...

Page 33: ... 146147 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 4207J Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 163968 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 170219 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop Hour Meter 70 170250 Harness Engine 81 109748X RelayAsm NOTE All com...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271131 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 207 55 54 6O 74 11145 3 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ...16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman G dlle P L Panel Dash RH Hood Assembly Bumber Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 UNC Gdlle Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Nut Lock W Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Bracket Grille Pickoff LH Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 Bracket Gdlle ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271131 GROUND DRIVE 52 62 169 2S 36 ...

Page 37: ...ulley Idler V Groove Plastic 164 19091010 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grad Dry Stl 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer Belt 166 166880 50 STD523715 Bolt 168 165492 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock3 8 16 UNC 169 165580 52 S rD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 UNC 170 165849 53 105710X Unk Clutch 197 160613 55 105709X Spdng Clutch Return 106 169593 56 STD523712 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 202 72110612 57 13 _01 V ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271131 STEERING ASSEMBLY I I t 1 _41 _42 I 62 44 68 47 3G 2_ 30 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...Bearing Steering Column Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw hex Wshhd 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 Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271131 J OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT J Spark Arrester 8O 23 4O ...

Page 41: ... Engine See Breakdown Kohler Model No CV16 5s 43527 Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Shield BRN DBR Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented Clamp Hose BIk 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 Guage Was...

Page 42: ...Lock w Ins 3 8 16 17 123976X Urtc 21 171852 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML 24 19171912 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 155925 Pan Pnt Seat blk 25 166369 Knob Seat 127018X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zii Bolt Sho...

Page 43: ...h Tractor E DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 NOTE 11 7 10 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Prov...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271131 LIFT ASSEMBLY 27 25 24 23 5 49 30 3 3 5o_ 4 26 6 8 I I Ji 6 5 19 13 32 31 32 19 13 20 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...3350800 Nut Jam Hex 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 Spring 23 1t 0807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 126971X Rod Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 UNC 29 138057 Knob Infinite Height Adjustment 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 31 1...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271131 34 68 2 16 1 18 13_ 10_ 9_ 9 91 92 t 21 22 23 24 28 29 25 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...er Spacer 146 165891 Pulley Mandrel 147 131335 Nut Toplock Flanged 148 169022 Bolt 149 165898 Fastner Christmas Tree 150 19091216 Pulley Idler Flat 151 169670 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 152 169676 Ga 153 169674 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 154 169675 Guard Mandrel L H 155 169671 Retainer 156 169672 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 157 169669 Washer Hardened 158 17720410 Roller Assembly Cam Follower 159 STD5...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR o MODE L NUMBER 917 271131 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 157 47 8 7O 6A I I 13 157 48 ...

Page 49: ...sher 627 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 2913 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 82 778333 290 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 83 778338 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 85 792154 Use As Needed 87 7B8089A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 150 788093A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 157 788088A 34 780194 Bushing 563 180 730229A...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271131 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16 5S TYPE NUMBER PS 43527 7 10 _6 5O ...

Page 51: ...reather 12 874 11 S 20 M 645020 S Screw hex flange M6xl 0x20 5 12 874 08 S 21 12 096 07 S Cover valve w nipple 22 M 545010 S Screw hex flange 12 874 09 S MSx0 8xl0 23 12 018 01 S Retainer breather 11 12 018 02 S reed 12 12 108 07 S 24 12 402 02 S Reed breather 12 108 08 S _IOT ILLUSTRATED 12 108 09 S 12 041 01 S Gasket carburetor 2 13 12 067 05 S 12 041 03 S Gasket exhaust manifold 12 067 06 S 12 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271131 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16 5S TYPE NUMBER PS 43527 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I 22 20 _2 _ O AIR INTAKE BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 12 I0 _ 4 s 52 ...

Page 53: ...14 S Module ignition 19 12 452 02 S Terminal 1 25 341 03 S 20 12 086 35 S Screw hex socket M5x0 Sx20 2 2 12 096 24 S 21 M 461013 S Screw pan head 3 12 083 12 S M4 2x13 2 4 12 100 08 S 22 12 564 12 S Module speed 5 12 083 10 S advance NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 176 45 S 12 176 44 S 24 518 12 S Harness widng Harness widng Lead black 6 12 gauge insulated gdp barrel eyelet terminals Clip cable Clip cable 2351...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271131 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16 5S TYPE NUMBER PS 43527 i STARTING SYSTEM I 1 _ 3_ aw i ENGINE CONTROLS I 17 11 I 5 OIL PAN LUBRICATION I 1 O _ 4 I 7f 54 ...

Page 55: ...ressure relief Filter oil Plug sq hd solid 3 8 Pump oil O Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange MSx0 8x16 3 Seal oil P T O end Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Incl 11 14 17 1 12 038 01 S 2 25 755 13 S 3 12 153 03 S 4 12 153 02 S 5 12 123 04 S 6 M 645025 S 7 12 153 01 S 8 25 162 07 S 9 12 096 03 S 10 M 545016 S 11 25 462 09 S 12 52 050 02 S ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271131 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16 5S TYPE NUMBER PS 43527 CRANKSHAFT I 7 1 EXHAUST J 5 FUEL SYSTEM I 7 56 ...

Page 57: ...26 11 S Bracket muffler Kit float 12 757 02 4 12 445 06 S Srap lifting S Kit carburetor 5 M 645025 S Srew hex flange repair 12 757 03oS M6xl 0x25 2 Kit Solenoid repair NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 757 33 S 12 522 46 Short Block 7 12 041 01 S Gasket carburetor 12 755 82 S Gasket Set 2 8 12 265 04 S Deflector heat NOTE All component dimensions given in 9 X 426 09 S Clamp hose 2 U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 12 75...

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Page 59: ..._ CUT GUIDE TH_ ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL D i _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not N _ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu f O ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme _ direction on slopes ...

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