Craftsman 917.275391, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT 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 IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...he engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electri cal 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 failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs ne...

Page 3: ... Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when cro...

Page 4: ...nd in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in th...

Page 5: ...es and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Ne...

Page 6: ...ublic Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all prod...

Page 7: ... 18 x 4 _ Steering Wheel Adapter i I I i Steering Wheel 1 Large Flat Washer 1 5 16 Lock Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x1 3 16 x12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet 2 Keys 7 ...

Page 8: ...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 extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter 6 Assemble large flat washer 5 16 lock washer 5 16 hex bolt and tighten se curely ...

Page 9: ...ion 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 un derstand 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 of other people ...

Page 10: ...Please review the following checklist v All assembly instructions have been completed v No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely v All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory v Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side...

Page 11: ...avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage CAUTION indicates a ...

Page 12: ...LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments 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 Used for starting and stopping the engin...

Page 13: ...ove 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 possibility always st...

Page 14: ...tch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and hold 2 With engine running turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS ON posi tion 3 Look down and behind before and while backing up 4 Mo...

Page 15: ...lended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of 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 emp...

Page 16: ...e discharged onto the area that has already been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distribution 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 J...

Page 17: ...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 At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this ma...

Page 18: ...unless the operator is in the seat ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON posi tion and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attac...

Page 19: ...ro leum jelly 5 Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICA...

Page 20: ...ilter cover handle and rotate towards engine 2 Remove cover 3 Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre cleaner from base 4 Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 5 Place new pre cleaner and cartridge firmly in base 6 Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover 7 Hook handle on cover and push do...

Page 21: ...E PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS 1 Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake 2 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 3 Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position 4 Turn ignition key to STOP and remove key 5 Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped 6 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with ...

Page 22: ... only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge Bottom edge of of mower toy__ F_ n3o_4erto ground ground XI __L I t Arm o o Lift Link N_ Adjustment FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IM...

Page 23: ...r on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor for ward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to...

Page 24: ...t the factory however if adjustment is needed proceed as follows 1 Make sure transaxle is in neutral N NOTE When the tractor rear wheels move freely the transaxle is in neutral 2 Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel 3 Position the gear shift lever in the neu tral N position 4 Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move m...

Page 25: ...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 tractor 3 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with h...

Page 26: ...pply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mix ture Turning the idle mixture valve out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making carburetor a...

Page 27: ...ng 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 dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and c...

Page 28: ...ose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments secti...

Page 29: ...r mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 2 3 4 5 1 Raise cutting height reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle 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 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empt...

Page 30: ...itch 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 Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slow...

Page 31: ...J k _j l _ I 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM D ODE i ALTERNATOR I i O_A aE _ _j k _ Jk_jk_ Jj I LIGHT SWITCH I 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600RPM LIGHTSOFF HEADLIGHTS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM 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 ENGI...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275391 I I 42 41 22 I I I I I 26 25 I 48 I _ i I I i 32 ...

Page 33: ...3510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 34 110712X Switch Light 40 193372 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 Adapter Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180499 Cover Battery Terminal 92 193465 Harness Pigtai...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275391 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212__ 3O 26 31 209 26 25 5 28 39 278 208 207 26 209 208 33 10 209 206 209 37j 145 14 38 34 34 26 chassis Laser It stlt_47 208 ...

Page 35: ... 16 x 1 Panel Dash L H Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Laser Bumper Hood Large 1 75 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 uric x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Nut Grille Lens Asm Laser Includes Key Nos 29 and 212 Lens Laser Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support Footrest LH Footrest RH Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275391 GROUND DRIVE drive fender stir 46 36 ...

Page 37: ...1437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 uric 197 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 uric 198 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 212 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 04 57 160855 V Belt 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal PART NO DESCRIPTION 175410 Pulley Engine 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 1 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 1...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275391 STEERING ASSEMBLY 1 J 97 39 J i _ 42 _3 65 67 67 67 _ 40 15 steering_plJt 58 43 _ _ 43 95 2 30 I 38 ...

Page 39: ...x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 5 16 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 186781 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 186737 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 190752 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 183226 Fi...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275391 40 33 I 33 23 37 29 38 72 62 81 14 13 4 78 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine bs lcyl 49 40 ...

Page 41: ...ex Head Thread Cutting 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine Briggs Model No 31H777 0297 E1 See Breakdown Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Washer Split Screw Hex Head Cap 5 16 18 x 3 ...

Page 42: ... Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 180186 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 174648 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 Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 G...

Page 43: ...DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LFI Pad Footrest RFI Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 1 _ 5 8 4 10 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 9 lO 11 PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Item Only 106732X624 Rim...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275391 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 19 13 32 19 20 15 18 20 44 ...

Page 45: ...25631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 uric 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dim...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275391 MOWER DECK 34 68 59 148 _146 5 6 19f 21 42 deck rnan t_path 3 18 29 18 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...1431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 150 19091210 23 177563 Bracket Deflector 152 169676 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 158 17720408 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 159 72140614 26 110452X Nut Push 184 19131410 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 185 188234 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 130794 29 131491 Rod Hinge 30 173984 Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex 31 187690 Washer Spacer 169583 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275391 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 140 52 53 54 42 57 43 59 56 55 4 5 46 47 48 4 9 50 60 59 62 63 J io 69 48 ...

Page 49: ...r Neoprene 046 53 2264J Washer Plain 758 X 1 25 X Key Woodruff No 9 031 Assy Kit Input Shaft 54 160946 Axle LH Pinion Bevel 12T 55 170990 Gear Miter 1 2T Splined Ring Retaining 56 160948 Ring Retaining Chain 24 Pitches 57 110071X Gear Spur 32T Cover Detent 58 120952X Shaft Cross Gear Spur 1 2T 59 170991 Gear Miter 1 2T Idler Collar Clutch 60 160950 Axle RH Assy Kit Clutch Keys 61 170992 Housing Lo...

Page 50: ...l 27_ 0380 43 68481 __ 884_ 9_ I 1330 REPA R MANUAL I 307_ 1264_ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 148o_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 868 _ 24 3 _ 12 9430 741_ 7 _ 1270 20_ 617 0 51 _ 691_ 12661022 _ __ 759 524 _ 8420 k_ I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 750 15_ 41 12 89 50 ...

Page 51: ...NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0297 E1 914 1023 404 614_ 559 238 35 6170 54_ 654 53_ 616_ 265_ 267 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 6170 1022_ 868 334 305A _ 965 643 1267 801 803 _ 310 579_46_ _ 503_ 802 1070 729_ _ 697 _ 1005 1044 I_ 1040 __ 363 _ _ _o_ _ 1 _d_Z _o_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...1 1091 127 O 987A 51 105A 104A 127A 276A 947A_ NIKKI 118 1266AO 1266 0 93_ 95 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 231 _ 105 _ 137_ 276 634_ 1060 142 6170 117 _ 987 _ 1266 0 1266A O I 9771_ARBURETOR GASKET SET 5 1370 276 121ACARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ 6170 95A e 634A 127A0 104A _ 987A_ 106A _ l_o_ J _ 1266 1266A O 52 ...

Page 53: ...e 141A 698778 Kit Choke Shaft Nikki 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 142 697140 O Nozzle Carburetor 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 146 691639 Key Timing 34 695761 Valve Intake 187 697098 Line Fuel 35 691279 Spring Valve Intake 188 691693 Screw Control Bracket 36 691279 Spring Valve Exhaust 192 691986 Adjuster Rocker Arm 37 697108 Guard Flywheel 202 691841 Link Mechanical Governor 40 691752 Retainer Valve 2...

Page 54: ... Cable 1036 695700 Label Emission 584 697112 Cover Breather Passage 1040 698368 Plate Trim 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1044 698139 Screw Flywheel 614 691620 Pin Cotter 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 616 692012 Crank Governor 1058 275038 Owner s Manual 617 692138 D SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1059 698516 Kit Screw Washer 634 690801 O Spring Seal Assembly Manual 1070 690372 Screw Flywheel Fan Choke 1090 691293...

Page 55: ...opes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 FoBd this page among 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 fomd in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the an...

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