Craftsman 917.271645, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...bly Operation 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 Visit our Craftsman website www sears corn craftsman ...

Page 2: ... 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 con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or...

Page 3: ... mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debds 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: ...re 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 tracti...

Page 6: ...tractor propedy Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available 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 this owner s manual _LWARNING This trac...

Page 7: ...1 Boot Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5116 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 t Steering n Shaft 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob i Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely iMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 18 22 ft Ibs torque 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 ste...

Page 9: ...ighest position 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 DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls k WARNING Be...

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 i CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been comple...

Page 11: ... WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L A I rACHMENT 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 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...f battery A n ACHMENT 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 IGNITION SWITCH Used fo...

Page 13: ...ttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition 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 t...

Page 14: ...ure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor 1 Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control 2 Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse...

Page 15: ...er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank t...

Page 16: ...fely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position See frO TRANSPORT in this section of manual 3 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal 4 Move motion control l...

Page 17: ...hat will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f 1 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 recur 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 the ...

Page 18: ...e 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 checked at least once each sea...

Page 19: ...osition 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 washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT ...

Page 20: ...ntenance is not required 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 SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc i...

Page 21: ...cloth 5 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil 21 NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner 6 Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge 7 Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Remove cartridge nut 2 Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from enterin...

Page 22: ... in DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from 9 Rai...

Page 23: ...de 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 front an...

Page 24: ... brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 9 16 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 24 With Parking Brake ...

Page 25: ... to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining 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 _re...

Page 26: ...first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 3 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Bakery Box Nut Hex P...

Page 27: ...removed without breaking the adjusting needle The carburetor has been preset at the factory 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 idle mixture valve In clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a ...

Page 28: ...y 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 high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments ...

Page 29: ... essential 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 fu...

Page 30: ... filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refillwith fresh gasoline Check all wiring See 3 oAdjust Carburetor in 8 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Brake pedal not depressed 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 3 Weak or dead battery Service Adjustments section 8 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Depress brake pedal 2 Disengage atta...

Page 31: ...bstruction 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 10...

Page 32: ...tion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 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 C...

Page 33: ...FUEL SI_U_T O FF S LENO D ReD l IF SO EQUIPPED I _o_Jo _ O_TP__ NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATT ERY 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 SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WiLL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVA...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271645 22 26 25 34 ...

Page 35: ...attery 6 Ga 11 red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w l 6 wire red 26 175158 Fuse20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Kay Ign 40 178437 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp 52 141940 ProtectionW...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271645 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 12 53 54 74 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...ort 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 NutCrow...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271645 GROUND DRIVE 52 36 120 _ 16 62 3O 5 53 38 ...

Page 39: ...010 49 123205X Retainer Belt 165 165623 50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880 51 STD541437 Nut 168 165492 52 STD541431 NutCrownlook 5 16 28 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt Drive 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center 61 17060612 Screw 3 6 16x3 4 202 72110614 62 8883R Cover Pedal 205 19171...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271645 STEERING ASSEMBLY 47 3O 43 4O ...

Page 41: ...n Cotter 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 6 24 Unf 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 ExtensionShaft Steering LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting Grease 51 STD541431 Nut ...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271645 3 72 62 13 4 I 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 14 42 ...

Page 43: ...STD551131 72 71070512 78 17060620 81 73510400 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated Tube Drain oileasy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 ShieldBrowning DebdsGuard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel I 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose BIk LineFuel 20 Plug drain oil easy BushingSnap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol1 4 20x3 4 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Sp...

Page 44: ...50 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc BoltShoulder 5 1...

Page 45: ...08 DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Engine Decal Mower Heavy Duty 12 Ga Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Bypass Decal Lift Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCR PTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 2781 1 7 9040t I 8 106108X427 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 104757X4...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271645 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 19 13 13 5 32 _ 19 13 _ 31 32 13 3 2 8 11 I l I 6 20 46 ...

Page 47: ... Nylong 7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 8 1_365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD62 4008 RetainerSpring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 ArmSuspensionMower 20 163552 RetainerSpdng 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 NutCrownlock3 8 24 NOTE Allcomponentdimensio...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271645 MOWER DECK 1 15_ 151 152_1_ _ 106 Jl_ _102 103 105 101 _ 102 _ 21 22 _23 24 29 2_ 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...er 22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler42 23 131267 Bracket Deflector 144 158634 Keeper Belt42 ClutchCable 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 145 165888 Pulley Idler Flat 25 123713 Spring Torsion Deflector 146 171977 BoltCardageldler 26 110452X Nut Push 147 131335 Spring Extension 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 148 169022 Spring Return Idler 28 19111016 Washer 11i32x5i8x16Ga 149 165898 Reta...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271645 HYDRO TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 322 0510 120 N 50 ...

Page 51: ...4 Clip Washer 316Xl 50X 1046 30 170370 60T BullGear Plated 31 170371 Sleeve Bearing 75 X 1 575 X 625 83 161168 Pin Standard Headless 32 170 389 Sleeve Beadng 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sac 5 32 Tube Outboard 75X1 750X 625 85 170426 Hose ExpansionTank 33 142991 Washer 3 4 ID X 1 1 20D X 13 THK 87 173160 Cap Vent 34 170390 LipSeal Axle Seal 88 170429 Bolt Self Tapping 10 32 X 1 2 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR oMODEL NUMBER 917 271645 BRIGGS STRATTONENGINE MODEL NUMBER311707 TYPENUMBER0125 E1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 914__ 1022_ 1023_ Y 71 52 ...

Page 53: ... MODEL NUMBER 917 271645 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0125 E1 8751 711_ 185_ 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL J 1270 142 105_ 1091 0 117 276_ 05o_ I 176 344 _ I 240 227 562 267 53 ...

Page 54: ...RACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271645 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0125 E1 I 5_ 803 462 579 729A _ 304 J 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS I 523 I 52_ 287_1 842 524_ 934_ 363_ 1006_ 1119_ 1005_ 54 ...

Page 55: ...R GASKET SET I 51_ 1370 276_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 10 NIKKI _lho6B_ _II 11OA A 127A _ _lt_ _75A I 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 1048 1270 _76 967 66_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3_ 524_ 863 _ 842_ 866_ 6170 51_ 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A_ 276A_ 51_ 104A_ 127A_ lOSA_ 967A 137AO 231A_P 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET 55 ...

Page 56: ...alve Kit Idle Speed Kit Idle Speed Pin Float Hinge O Pin Float Hinge Q Valve Float Needle Valve Float Needle KEY PART NO NO 106 690577 108 690464 108A 692344 DESCRIPTION I_ Seat Inlet Valve Choke Manual Choke Valve Choke Choke A Matic 108B 695419 117 692408 692411 117A 695415 695416 121 690191 121A 695427 125 690194 125A 127 695005 127A 690727 130 691750 130A 695418 131 494379 131A 695421 133 4943...

Page 57: ...7A 695428 Set Carburetor Gasket 544 692034 Armatura Starter 987 691326 e Seal Throttle Shaft 552 491986 Bushing Governor Lever 987A 690998 _ Seal Throttle Shaft 562 691119 Bolt Governor Control Lever 996 690678 Carburetor Shield 579 691029 Nut Starter Cable 1005 695492 Fan Flywheel 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1006 690452 Retainer Fan 614 691620 Pin Cotter 1019 690180 Kit Label 616 692012 Crank Governor 1...

Page 58: ...SERVICE NOTE 58 ...

Page 59: ...DE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 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 iiirllltli_l J Jn ...

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