Craftsman 917.271850, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...sly built engines Before you start the 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears corn 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 speedin _ the engine Repa rs 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 eng...

Page 3: ... 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 down 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 without e...

Page 4: ...nsible 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 ex...

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 overtum 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 stopping...

Page 6: ...le 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 instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manu...

Page 7: ... Wheel f I Hex Bolt 3 8 16x 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Lockwasher 3 8 __ _ Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft O Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 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 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 t...

Page 9: ...er plunger and 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 _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow...

Page 10: ...ng motion 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 TO 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 ...

Page 11: ...WARNING 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 ATFACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATFACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREEWHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...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 tractor IGNITION SWITCH ...

Page 13: ...sition 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 tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibi...

Page 14: ...RATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with 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 _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without eithe...

Page 15: ...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 carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructionsfor additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner pr...

Page 16: ...second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always 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 Wh...

Page 17: ...cted 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 plug clean or replace a...

Page 18: ...Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest 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 ...

Page 19: ... AE VISCOSITY GRADES i 6O TEMPERA3 URE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE Although mulU viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 1 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 ...

Page 20: ...LEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled ...

Page 21: ... 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 deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms S...

Page 22: ... 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 behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mo...

Page 23: ...ELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Remove belt downward from around engine...

Page 24: ...epair 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 purchase and use tire sealant from Sears 13re sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Ring Axle Cover I Squ...

Page 25: ...al with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Hex Bolt Keps Nut TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tr...

Page 26: ...below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Replace air cleaner co...

Page 27: ...om 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 dudng 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 ca...

Page 28: ...ied service center 1 2 3 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 7 8 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 1 Clutch brake pedal not Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact a Sears or other qualified se...

Page 29: ...3 Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 5 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 ...

Page 30: ... out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring Battery will not 1 charge 2 3 4 Engine backfires I 1 whenturning engine OFF 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 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass t...

Page 31: ...UT 2B VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM 3 AMP OC 3_aO RpM CP_RGING SYSTEM DISCON_ECTEO r RED DIODE I_ _ IlIGHTING SYSTEM C _rtPk_ I I 5AMp ACe3_ RPM ALTERNAT _R NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BAT 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 T...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271850 ELECTRICAL I I 22 I I I JI I 25 29 i ...

Page 33: ...arness Light Socket W 4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTsnninal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp 52 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271850 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 39 58 166 19 23 6O 74 219 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...976 Bracket Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser 58 174930 Air Duct P L B S 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 STD541437 NutCrewnlock 3 8 16UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 Plate ReinforcementSTLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271850 GROUNDDRIVE 3 35 I 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...roove Plastic 164 19091010 48 154407 BellcrankClutchGrad Drv Stl 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer Belt 166 166880 50 STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 168 165492 51 STD541437 NutCrown Lock3 8 16 UNC 169 165580 52 STD541431 NutCrown Lock5 16 18 UNC 170 178394 53 105710 Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16x 1 1 4 202 72110614 57 130801 V Belt Gr...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271850 STEERING J iI I __ _ t _ __ 1 _ 1__4_ t i 88 I 29 47 U 67 67 67 38 ...

Page 39: ...Hardened Washer 25 32 x 1o5 8x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn Draglink Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Axle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge Gripco Nut Adaptor Steedng Wheel Boot Steering Shaft Wa...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271850 ENGINE 2 1_ 14 38 _ _ _ 26 31 39 32 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 23 j 40 ...

Page 41: ...8456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw 3 8o16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 25 145996 Control Choke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 32 161696 Cap FuelGuage 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 106082X Spacer Pad 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Oil Drain Easy 39 109227X Pad Idler 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh3 8 16 x...

Page 42: ...ge Clip Push In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 6 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan Seat KnobSeat Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spdng 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 ...

Page 43: ...3 13 DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Mower DriveSchematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Sears Decal Deck Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 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 Service...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271850 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 6 12 2 13 19 13 31_ 32 19 15 2O 44 ...

Page 45: ...ng Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 RetainerSpring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 165689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock wPHsh 112 13UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensions g...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271850 MOWER DECK 157 158 _ 151 152_ 68 148 34 I 147 I 21 117 119 6 19F 21 2 16 14 18 1144 _ I 115z_ 119 28_ 29 112 117 27 ...

Page 47: ...inge 145 165888 ScrewThdrel Washer Head 146 171977 Washer Spacer 147 131335 Pulley Mandrel 148 169022 Nut Toplock Flanged 149 165898 Bolt 150 19091216 Pulley Idler Flat 151 169670 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 152 169676 Gauge 153 169674 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 154 169675 Guard MandreI L H 155 169671 Retainer 156 169672 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 157 169669 Washer Hardened 158 17720408 RollerAssembl...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271850 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 150 2_ 41A 157 NUMBERS HERE 48 ...

Page 49: ... 71 788069 29A 780160 ThrustWasher 71B 788092 762 ID x 031W 76 780090 29B 780051 ThrustWasher 762 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29C 780199 Anti RotationWasher 632 79 792144 30 780108 CupWasher 82 778333 1 127 ID x 032W 3t 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 83 778338 Use As Needed 85 792154 31A 780195 FlatWasher 87 788089A 750 ID x 062W 150 788093A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 157 788088A 34 780194 Bushing 563 180 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271850 BRIGGS STRA I fON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0167 E1 929A _ 10_ 267_ 216 2678 25J 270 _ 842 525 287_ 447 447A 3 nlE_ 1019LABEL KIT I _ 69t_ 20 50 ...

Page 51: ...5AI 40 8_ I E I _ _ 2 0_ _ 696 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KkT f_ 1 51 987 9 0 6 A UL M J Iz_ 61R _ _ 6 L_ J L 1123_ 276_ 10 4 _ 1124 _ 1050 633_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 61A_ 19 O276_ 672_ 160_ 987 _ 1123_ 1124_ 633_ q 5S2A8 7421_ 404O 552A 8 691 0 1023A 2 _ _ 0_ 11691 108 _ I 131 130 951 51A_ 117B 276 118 _ 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271850 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER407777 TYPENUMBER0167 E1 7 I 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 789 48 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 7 51 276 _ 1 943 1022 e42 _ 524 801 697 52 ...

Page 53: ... Kit Carburetor Overhaul 499804 Carburetor 690993 Valve Throttle 499805 Kit Throttle Shaft 499806 Float Carburetor 499803 Tube Fuel Transfer KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 137 690994 O 1 Gasket Float Bowl 141 499807 Kit Choke Shaft 142 499808 _ Nozzle Carburetor 146 690979 Key Timing 150 690995 _ Gasket Nozzle 160 690996 Retainer Solenoid 163 691001 Gasket Air Cleaner 165 693148 Nut Rin_ Gear 187 6910...

Page 54: ...over Air Guide 865A 691014 Cover Air Guide 865B 691015 Cover Air Guide 868 690968 Seal Valve 883 690970 Gasket Exhaust 914 691127 Screw Rocker Cover 918 694000 Hose Vacuum 929 695239 Screw Choke Control Bracket 929A 691003 Screw Choke Control Bracket 943 890589 SeaI O Ring Oil Pump Cover 947 499809 Solenoid Fuel 965 499613 Cover Oil Pump 967 272638 Filter Pre Cleaner 968 499788 Cover Air Cleaner 9...

Page 55: ...ong 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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