Craftsman 917.271661, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...built engines Before you start the I engine read and understand this Owner s Manual 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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ecause of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by impropeF storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engi...

Page 3: ...ch as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look clown and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower withou...

Page 4: ...sible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use ext...

Page 5: ...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 slope Avoid starting or stoppin...

Page 6: ...r tractor properly 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 _WARNING This tr...

Page 7: ... 1 kocknut 112 20 1 kocknut 114 28 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 1 1 4 Steering Boot _ Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft _ _Washer L_ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge l_ 1 Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 10 12 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 forw...

Page 9: ...sition 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in transmis sion disengaged position 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 WARNING Before starting read understa...

Page 10: ...d See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual V CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist I All assembly instructions have been completed J No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hou...

Page 11: ...RNING 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 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: ... charging 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 tracto...

Page 13: ...trol to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP 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 STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when trac...

Page 14: ...o slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is de pressed To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to ...

Page 15: ... it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instruc tions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur 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 to the engine ...

Page 16: ...el surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission disengaged position See TO 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 le...

Page 17: ... speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used 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 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 ...

Page 18: ...arranty 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 season...

Page 19: ...est position to allow access to blades 2 Remove blade 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 blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs to...

Page 20: ...f necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear 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 improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in inc...

Page 21: ... the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge F _ _ Cover Knob C Cartridge Nut _S_ Paper Foam Pre _ _ Cartridge Cleaner I_ _ Base CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dus...

Page 22: ...utch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar 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...

Page 23: ...e 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 and...

Page 24: ... distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact a Sears or other qualified service center With Parking Brake Engaged _ _ _ Jam Nut Nut A Arm Do Not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assis...

Page 25: ... still creeps repeat above steps until satisfied Adjustment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACE MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right...

Page 26: ...rt battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift seat pan to raised position 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from ...

Page 27: ...ine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be 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 com...

Page 28: ...8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if neces sary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust or 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 ...

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

Page 30: ...plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See q o Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill wi...

Page 31: ... deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism CORRECTION 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 filte...

Page 32: ...Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing t 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down lO Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes 1 Turn switch ON 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s 3 Check replace light switch 4 Check wiring and connec tions 5 Blown f...

Page 33: ...NGINES 4L V NOTE I YOUR TRACTOR IS _ov N _A f _ _ _ B_u__ 5 EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM _HTS 77 THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY 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 NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST REMOVABLE CON...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271661 25 I I i i i 34 ...

Page 35: ...46147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire rod 26 175158 Fuse20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground6 Ga 12 black 29 121305 Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 BoltBIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uric x 1 2 42 131563 Cover TerminalRed 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Cover...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271661 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 12 31 208 5 5 5 55 57 54 6O 3 74 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...90508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18x 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 Gdlle 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 NutCrownlock 3 8 16U...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271661 GROUND DRIVE 30 62 u 30 120 _ 36 38 ...

Page 39: ...3 51 STD541437 Nut 166 166880 52 STD541431 NutCrownlock 5 16 18 168 165492 53 105710X Link Clutch 169 165580 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 197 169613 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 198 169593 57 140294 V Belt Drive 199 169612 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center 200 72140508 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 202 72110614 63 175410 Pulley Engine 205 19171616 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271661 STEERING ASSEMBLY _39 i L s7 _ 35 88 J 29 47 67 67 4O ...

Page 41: ...x 16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin Cotter 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert SteeringWheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 I 4 x 16 Gauge 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 4...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271661 ENGINE 31 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 14 23 81 78 42 ...

Page 43: ... See Breakdown BriggsModel 310707 0137 E1 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated Tube Drain oileasy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Debris Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug drain oil easy Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl ...

Page 44: ...ng Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap Bik Nyl 50 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 ...

Page 45: ... Belt DriveSchematic Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Engine Decal Mower Heavy Duty 12 Ga Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Bypass Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish 4 10 3 9 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 1O47573 428 144334...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271661 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 4 6 13 19 _ 7 1 i1 1 1 2O 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...ngNylong 7 125631X GdpHandle Fluted 8 122365X ButtonPlunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 LinkAsm Lift R H 13 STD624008 RetainerSpring 15 173288 LinkFront 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc I7 176689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 ArmSuspensionMower 20 163552 RetainerSpdng 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 NutCrownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All componentdimensionsg...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271661 MOWER DECK I 148 21 5 6 F 19 28 29 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...79748 Spring Torsion Deflector 148 169022 Nut Push Shield Deflector 149 165898 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 150 19091216 Rod Hinge 151 169670 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 152 169676 Washer Spacer 153 169674 154 169675 Pulley Mandrel 155 169671 Nut Toplock Flanged Bolt 156 169672 Pulley Idler Flat 157 169669 Washer 13 32 x 13 16x 16 158 17720408 Gauge 159 72140614 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 130794 Guard Mandrel...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271661 HYDRO TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 322 0510 120_ 128 9O 82 78 73 16 109 19 20W50 OIL iS7 124 SEAL AND O RING KiT 7127 64 93 59 48 5O ...

Page 51: ...kshaft 111 170435 42 170395 Magnet Rling 113 170437 43 170396 Spring Bypass 44 150797 Hydro mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 116 t 70438 Long 119 173161 45 170397 Flilter 120 170440 46 170398 Base Filter 122 173162 47 170399 Actuator Bypass 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 123 173163 49 170401 Arm Bypass 124 170444 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 51 170403 Seat Lip 741 X 250 X 250 TC 125 170445 52 170404...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271661 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 3_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 757 761 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271661 BRIGGS STRATI ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 875J 711_ I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 240_ 127 0 186_ 53 ...

Page 54: ...R MODEL NUMBER 917 271661 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 513_ _ _ 803 462 579 304 3 J I 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS 287 _ 363_ 524_ 697 133 _ 934_ I lOO6 lOOS _ 7 1 733_ 75_ 763 _ 54 ...

Page 55: ...T SET 8o8 48 NIKKI 130A_ HI 231A_ UI 95A 9_87A_ I I h33A1104A_ 113 AO 1127A_ lOSA 278A 47A 6 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104_ 1270 278 9s7 95_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 _ 524_ 842 891 176_ 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A_ 276A_ 51_ O 104A _ 127A 105A 987A_ 137A Q 231A_ 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 137AQ 276A_ 55 ...

Page 56: ...e Speed 98A 695408 Kit Idle Speed 104 690525 O Pin Float Hinge 104A 694918 O Pin Float Hinge KEY PART NO NO 105 231855 105A 694922 106 690577 108 690464 108A 692344 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 494381 133A 694914 DESCRIPTION Valve Float Needle Valve Float Needle Seat ...

Page 57: ... Choke Throttle Shaft 1034 690822 634 690801 O Seal Spring Assembly 1036 695700 Manual Choke 1051 691265 634A 690802 _ Seal Spring Assembly 1058 274789 Choke A Matic 1090 691293 635 691909 Boot Spark Plug 1091 691333 668 691323 Spacer 1095 690190 691 692407 Seal Governor Shaft 1119 691183 692 690572 Spring Detent 1127 691657 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1127A695407 711 690703 Screw Carburetor Shield...

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Page 59: ...long dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold In the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill ...

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