Craftsman 917.271833, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ration Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and fellow 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 Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com 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 contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or ...

Page 3: ...g mower safely enough to protect them 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 burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debds 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 OPERAT...

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: ...e where it cannot contact spark plug _1_ 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 tra...

Page 6: ...semble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES Rapair 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 ...

Page 7: ...1 O 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steedng Wheel Adapter i i 1 Large Rat Washer 1 Lockwasher 3 8 Steering Extension Steering Shaft 0 Boot Seat 1 Washer _ 7 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ... 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 steering shaft e...

Page 9: ...raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 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 _i_WARNING Before starting read unoerstana and follow all instruct...

Page 10: ... de signed for discharging and bagging also Deflector Mulcher CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See...

Page 11: ...he factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to t...

Page 12: ...WARNING ENO NEON ENG NEOPF O CPRE SURE L GHTSON OV _MPT 41 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED _r_ 1R N H L c _I ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 12 FREE WHEEL AutomaticModels only ...

Page 13: ...ER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARSHIFT LEV...

Page 14: ...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 tractor is standi...

Page 15: ...und Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 Iocknut and tighten securely 3 Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel _ _ _ Mounting ___d_ _ _ Broc e 3 8 Washer _ YF _ _ Shoulder Gauge Wheel__ Bolt TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave ...

Page 16: ...PORTANT When operating in tem peratures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting _WARNING Experience 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 an engine while in storage To avoid en...

Page 17: ...n cut Have the cut area to the dght of the machine This will result in a more even distribu tion of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed tw...

Page 18: ...nd mow slowly Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings When doing a second cut mow across or perpendicu lar to the first cut path Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn 18 ...

Page 19: ...s 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 Once a year you should replace the spark p...

Page 20: ...LADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position 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 20 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel asse...

Page 21: ...multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankca...

Page 22: ...r and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate 2 Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor 3 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface NOTE if very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 4 Reinstall cartridge plate wing nuts precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used ...

Page 23: ...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 sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear ...

Page 24: ...s When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten 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 nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Mandrel Both Front L_in...

Page 25: ... Nut _ Operating Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by...

Page 26: ...aler Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining _ Ring Axle Cover Square Key _ Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BATFERY _ I CAUTION Lead acidbatteries generate explosivegases Keep spades flame and smokingmaterials away from batteries Always wear eye protectionwhen around batteries If your batteryis tooweak to startthe engine it shouldbe recharged Sea BA I rER...

Page 27: ...se or damaged widng may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at ...

Page 28: ...ted properly see above 2 With engine off turn idle mixture screw In clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclockwise 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 turns FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 2 With throttle control lever in slow position hold throttle lever against idle sp...

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 an engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel...

Page 30: ...spark plug 4 Dirty air filter 5 Dirty fuel filter 6 Water in fuel 7 Loose or damaged wiring 8 Carburetor out of adjustment 9 adjustment Dirty air filter Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery Dirty fuel filter 4 Stale or dirty fuel 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 Engine valves out of 8 adjustment Clutch brake pedal not 1 depressed Attachment clutch is 2 engaged Weak or dead...

Page 31: ...nt blade mandrel 5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 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 refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refillt...

Page 32: ...OFF 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower d...

Page 33: ...NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY RUT 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 LfGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST HEADLIGHTS 7 NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVASLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NO...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271833 22 iI II 26 i I I I I I I I I I J J i 34 ...

Page 35: ... Harness Ught Socket W 4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 24 4799J Gable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 40 178437 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 271833 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 3 14 2O7 55 2O8 36 ...

Page 37: ...hdrol 5 16 18 x ti2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19G91416 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 58 140547 Air Duct P L B S 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 NutCrow...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271833 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 38 ...

Page 39: ... Rod Parking Brake 116 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3 8 16 x 1 29 71673 Cap Parking Brake 120 73_X 600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 30 169592 Bracket Transaxle 145 74490540 Bolt Hex F3ghd 5 16 18 Gr 5 32 S rD523107 Bolt 150 175456 SpacerRetainar 34 175578 Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga 35 120183X Bearing Nylon 156 166002 Washer Srrtecl 5 161D x 1 125 36 STD551062 Washer 158 16...

Page 40: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 271833 47 3O 43 40 ...

Page 41: ...1416 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 STO561210 Pin Cotter 130465 Rod Tie 155099 Bushing Steering 152927 Screw 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge STD541537 Gripco Nut 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 145054X428 Boot Steedng Shaft 121749 Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 121232X Cap Spindle 6855M Fitting G...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271833 2 1_ 14 38 39 1 27 3 32 34 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 i 42 ...

Page 43: ... STD551125 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 STD522507 BoR Fin Hex 1 4 20Unc x 75 165287 Gasket Muffler 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt 169837 Shield BrrVDbr Guard 145996 ControfChoke 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 152927 Screw TI 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 137180 Arrestor Spark 157103 Tank Fuel 161696 Cap FuelGuaga 123487X Clamp Hose 1060...

Page 44: ...prsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer t3 32 X 1 X 14Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 24 25 121248X 72050412 1343OO 121250X 123976X 171852 STD541431 19171912 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 SIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Should...

Page 45: ...matic 19 138047 Decal Batten Diehard Sears 20 172331 Decal Deck Sears 22 149516 Decal Battery 138311 Decal Lift Handle 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 165799 428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 180593 Owner s Man ual English 180594 Owners Manual Spanish 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Sec ice item Only 5 10...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODELNUMBER917 271833 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 13 5 6 3 2 6 31 32 13 19 15 20 46 ...

Page 47: ...7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spdng 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 t3 UNC 17 175689 Trunnion 19 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 UNC 1g 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8o24 NOTE Allcomponent dimensionsgivenin U ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODELNUMBER917 271833 MOWER DECK 157 _ 67 _ _ 40 _llml_ 7 f 34 14 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...8634 Rod Hinge 145 165888 Screw Thd Roll DOD PT Hex 146 171977 Washer Spacer 147 131335 Pulley Mandral 148 169022 Nut Topleck Flanged 149 165896 Bolt 150 19091219 Pulley Idler Flat 151 169670 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 152 169676 Nut Cmwnlock 3 6 16 UNC 153 169674 Guard MandreI L H 154 169675 Retainer 155 169671 Screw Thd Rolt 1 4 20 x 5 8 156 169672 Washer Hardened 157 169669 RollerAssembly Cam...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODELNUMBER917 271833 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 50 ...

Page 51: ...353 Spur Gear 17 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 die 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 22 792079 Spdng 310 OD x 625 L 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 55 780189 Flat Washer 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 563 ID x 062W 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 66 776422 Input Shaft 27 792035 Retaining Ring 67 776396 Shifter Br...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODELNUMBER917 271833 BRIGGS STRA n ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 463707 TYPENUMBER 0159 E1 520 359_ 373_ F 3_i_ 22 635_ 383 5J 24 _ 552A 404 220 1132 22 4_ 27 _ 26 11019 _BELKIT I 1 NEW AN 52 ...

Page 53: ... NUMBER 463707 TYPENUMBER 0159 E1 524 o 212 414o 365 _ 51A 51 I 267 L _1 _ 629C_J_ _1 119_ 859 434 102_ 97 276 9s 394 391 859A I_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276A _ _ _ _1 104_ 276_ _ 231_ 105_ 392_ 432_ 95_ 807_P 147_ 23_ 108 _ 105_ 117 3 Q 861 FUEL PUMP KIT 53 ...

Page 54: ...833 BRIGGS STRATFON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 463707 TYPENUMBER 0159 E1 I UJI 11036 LABEL EMISS _ _I J 425 278_ 6o6_ 209_ 211_ 334 _ 689 11 1137 968 297 _ 967 445 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 61A 7_ 7A_ 868_ 1119_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 54 ...

Page 55: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271833 BRIGGS STRAX I ON ENGINE MODELNUMBER 463707 TYPE NUMBER 0159 E1 _e 447 802 544 311 579 _ 697 55 ...

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