Craftsman 917.271734, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ation 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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears corn craftsman ...

Page 2: ...egligence including but not limited to electrical end 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 instructionscon tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or ox...

Page 3: ...ing mower safely enough to protectthem selves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and bum Do not allowthe 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 3 II SLOPE OPER...

Page 4: ...peration regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before stodng 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 all...

Page 5: ... wire 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 o 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 tr...

Page 6: ...le you to assemble and maintain your 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 instru_ons under Mainte nance and Storage sections of thi...

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

Page 8: ...in skidthat may puncture tires where tractor is to roll oftskid 3 8 Hex Bolt _ _ Lock Washer _ _ _ LargeRat _ Washer o BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR FROM SKID A n ACH STEERINGWHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut secure...

Page 9: ... in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVETRACTOR 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 tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear...

Page 10: ...e and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructionshave been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were ovednflated at the factory Be sure mower dock is p...

Page 11: ...G ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER _MP t LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT r_ _ R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED 3 PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREEWHEEL Automatic Uodets only 11 ...

Page 12: ...icates 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 GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tract...

Page 13: ... kay when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any positionother than OFF wilt 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 this possibility always stop engine when stopping tr...

Page 14: ...th the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _1 CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass c_tcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment ClutchLever _ Attachemnt Engag...

Page 15: ...f 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never 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...

Page 16: ...a tow 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 MOWINGTIPS 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 cli...

Page 17: ... inthe Service and Adjustmentssection of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you shouldreplace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire...

Page 18: ...llow 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 hote 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 Blade bolt i...

Page 19: ...actor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Remove cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting 3 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise 4 To open pull out on the drain valve 5 After o...

Page 20: ...d secure with knob s IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deteriora tion of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressudzed air to clean or dry cartridge Cover _ Knob _ Cartridge _ Paper Foam Pre Clea_ or _ Cartridge asse _ _ MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fi...

Page 21: ... spdngs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer spdngs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT Itan attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spdng Into square hole in frame TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Slide mower under ...

Page 22: ...ents check that beth front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lowerfront 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 beth front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on beth front links Rghtennut ...

Page 23: ... 3 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keepers 4 Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around EnginePulley _ Clutching Idler_ 1 StationaryIdler _ Transaxle TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral N lock gate position The adjustment i...

Page 24: ...Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged bat...

Page 25: ...moveleverfrornchoke to fastpesitioo 2 Check that holes A in governor control leverand hole in governorplate line up ffholes A are not aligned kx_sendamp screwand rnove thro_e cable until holesare aligned i3ghten damp screw securely Governor Governor _ Plate Holes A __ _ _ Clem_J _ rstUe Cable TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE The cerburetor on this engineis low emission It is equippedwithan idlefuel adjus...

Page 26: ...everfrom slewto fast pos_on if enginehesitatesorrise turnidle mixturevalve out counterclock wise 1 8 tom Repeat testand conUnue to adjust ifnecessary untilengine acc_erates snxx_th_ Highspeedstopis factoryadjusted Donot adjust damage may resulL IMPORTANT Nevertamperwith_ e engine governor whichis factory setfor proper engine speed Overspeeding theengine abovethe factoryhighspeedsetUngcan be danger...

Page 27: ... essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank dudng storage _so expedance 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 fuel ...

Page 28: ... solenoid or starter 1 Fill fuel tank 2 Sea TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start I Replace spark plug 41 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter B Check all wiring _ See 1 oAdjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other quali...

Page 29: ... Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust threttle control 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 refillwith fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refilltank w...

Page 30: ...d battery cell s Poor cable connections CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel 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 belt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower dr...

Page 31: ...SC_E_A tC _p AcToR MODEL RUNI_ER 917 271734 3_ ...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271734 i i ...

Page 33: ...Ga 11 red 25 146147 Cabio Battery 6 Ga wll 6 wire red 26 175158 FUSe20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 1213C5X Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 178437 Harness Ign 41 71110408 BOlt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uric x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal Red 43 178861 Bok_noid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop NOTE A...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271734 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 12 f 74 34 ...

Page 35: ...ar 51 7 3800400 Nut Lock wAnsert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 14 5201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 6 18 x 7 8 55 14 _L_ Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 ST0522507 Bolt FinHex 1 4 20UNCx 75 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 D_sh Lower S1 T 74 1T_41437 Nut Crown_ock 3 6 16 UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 115 17060620 Screw 3 6 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271734 GROUNDDRIVE 57 70 116 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ... Link Clutch 197 89 1057 _X Swing Clutch Return 198 89 17060616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 2 _ 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 8989R Cover Pedal 175410 Pulley Engine 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Grade 5 BTD891143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof 134683 Guide Mower Drive Belt R H 137057 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25132 x 1 1 4 x 16 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271734 STEERING ASSEMBLY L 33 _ _ 38 ...

Page 39: ...D561210 pin Cotter 39 130465 Red _e 36 155099 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steedng Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541857 NutLockCenter 5 8 24Unf 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145_54X428 Boot Steedng Sha_ 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 15 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Sheft Steering LR LT _ _21239X Cap Spindis 47 8585M Fitting Grease 51 STC541431 Nu...

Page 40: ... 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 1092_ X Tank Fuel 32 158990 33 123487X KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Oil Drain Easy 40 1240_8X Bushing Snap Fue_Line 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Heed Thd Roll I 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh 11_Ir 3 8 I 6 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 62 STD561131 Washer Lock 72 7107_12 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5 16 18 x 1 4 78 17060620 Scre...

Page 41: ...sher 13 32 X 1X 14 Ga 10 174894 Pan PUt Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 14 72 TOO412 Bolt Rcihd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300 Space_ Split 28 X 96 Zinc 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk PUt 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fkj Gr 5 Zinc 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A 22 ST0541431 Nut Hex ...

Page 42: ...Belt Schematic 20 149516 Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng 138311 Decal LiftHandle 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 179421 Owner s Manual Engtish 179434 Ownel s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tim 2 6513_ StemValue 3 106222X m F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 ScP ice 4 59_04 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106_427 Rim Asrn 6 front WlYdeService 6 2781 1...

Page 43: ...125631X Grip Handle Fluted 5 122365 Button Plunger Read 11 139665 Link Asrn Lilt L H 12 139666 Link Asm Lift R H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 S D_40 _ Retainer Sp_lng 15 173288 Unk Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex I 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnlon Blk2_nc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh I 2 13 Uric 19 13_68 Arm Suspensk nMower 20 163552 Retainer Spnng 31 169665 Sharing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271734 MOWER DECK 44 ...

Page 45: ...STC523710 Sclt Fin Hex 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Gr 5 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 131 STD533710 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 1 25 123713X Spring Torsion De flector 142 165890 Ann Spffeg Brake Mower 26 110452X Nut Push 143 157109 Bracket Arm ldier 42 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 144 158634 KeeparBolt42 ClutchCab_e 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 145 165888 Pulley Idler Flat 29 131491 Red Hinge 146 171977 BO...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271734 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 157 47 34 41A 157 46 ...

Page 47: ... 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 66 776422 Input Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 67 77_96 Shifter Brake Shaft 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 69 792170 Retaining Ring 27 792035 RetainingRing 70 786187 Spacer 8_K...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271734 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0125 E1 k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 53_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL lO _ _j J 617 48 ...

Page 49: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271734 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0125 E1 4s7_ 971 8751 711_ 996_ 185_ 267 49 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271734 BR GGS ENGINE MODELNUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0125 E1 513_ 7_ 310 462_ 579 80 797 1006 5O ...

Page 51: ...ET I 51 1370 276_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7_ _v_ _ 1022_ NIKKI _TA_ 3 e 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT lO4_ 1_70 270_ 987 99_ 634AJ_ 634_ _ 1170 2310 950 E GI EGASKet SET 3_ 5 4 005 84_ 17o 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A_ 276A_ Sl_ I04A_ 127A IO5A_057A 137A O 231A_P 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 137A_ 276A_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...n Pin 167 692297 Air Cleaner Stud Seal 28 498319 Pin Piston Standard 176 691917 O Ri_ Seal Air Cleaner 498320 Pin Piston 020 O S 185 690958 Nut A rCleaner Base 29 692419 Rod Connecting Standard 186 692317 Connector Hose 692420 Rod Connecting 020 U S 187 691050 Line Fuel Cut to Required 32 692852 Screw Connec_ng Rod Length 33 495856 Valve Exhaust 188 691693 Screw Controt Bracket 34 495857 Valve Int...

Page 53: ...ng 757 691714 Link Counterweight 758 692423 Counterweight 759 691239 Pin Counterweight 761 691096 Screw Counterweight 783 693713 Gear Pinion 789 692037 Hamess Widng 789A 695050 Hamess Winng KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 797 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 801 691429 Cap Ddve 802 691286 Cap End 803 693757 Housing Starter 830 691095 Stud RockerArm 842 691870 DIpstickJ rube Seal 847 496415 Dipstick TubeAssemb...

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Page 55: ... GUIDE rH_ s ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I_k Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not 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 ...

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