Craftsman 917.275970, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...lt 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 r800 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: ...because 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 elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of en...

Page 3: ...own 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 abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direc tion and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place S...

Page 4: ...onsible 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 e...

Page 5: ...f 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 stopp...

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 main taining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this d_wAOWner s manual RNING This t...

Page 7: ...Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Mower 5 Retainer Spdngs loop 2 Retainer Springs i single loop 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Centerlock Nuts Gauge Wheels 2 Wheels 2 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga Video Cassette For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1 Remove hex bolt lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft 2 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 3 Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft 4 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter 5 Secure steer...

Page 9: ...ntrols 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po sition 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation se...

Page 10: ...on Mower Retainer Arms Bracket S Idler Shoulder Bolt Wheel NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin If necessary move mower side to side to give space between plate and mower brackets IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower pulley grooves 9 Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loo...

Page 11: ... assembly instructions have 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 tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be...

Page 12: ...KE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED I B REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER UFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a hazard which it not avoided will result In death or serious injury WARNING indicatesa hazard which if notavoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicatesa hazard which if notavoided might...

Page 13: ...unted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor RANGESHIFT LEVER ...

Page 14: ...TOP 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 tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this p...

Page 15: ...tor to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut oft the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Lower mower with attachment lift con trol 3 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES Engage attachment clutch control AUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the defle...

Page 16: ... 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 empty Use fresh fuel next season ...

Page 17: ...ttached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming Drive so that clippings are 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 ...

Page 18: ... 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 Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blad...

Page 19: ... 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 torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated Traitir ade Edge Up ...

Page 20: ... result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill...

Page 21: ...es Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cool ing shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating MU...

Page 22: ...ob to lowest setting 3 Lower mower to its lowest position 4 Remove retainer spring holding anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti swaybar from bracket 5 Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly and remove plate 6 Remove retainer springs from suspen sion arms at deck and disengage arms from deck 7 Raise attachment lift to its highest posi tion 8 Slide mower forward and rem...

Page 23: ... so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so 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 F directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments...

Page 24: ...idlers to see that they rotate freely 8 Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 9 Install belt in both idlers Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown 10 Install new belt onto electric clutch pul ley 11 Roll belt into upper groove of L H man drel pulley 12 Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in...

Page 25: ... stops the pulley within 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Make sure attachment clutch and igni tion switches are in OFF position 2 Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures 012 at all three slo...

Page 26: ...ansaxle pulley 5 Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper 6 Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keepers 7 Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley IMPORTANT Check Brake Adjustment Clutching Fletldler Abov_ Engine Belt Ke Pulley V Idler Clutching Idler Belt Transaxle Pulley Twists Belt Keeper ller rein Bottom TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN M...

Page 27: ...r battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BAT TERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK cable fir...

Page 28: ...ing 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 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt towa...

Page 29: ...low before loosening cable If adjust ment 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 as sembly 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 30: ...ming 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 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbur...

Page 31: ...ead battery 1 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 CORREC_ON 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adj...

Page 32: ...carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Check all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 15 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 3 Tighten loo...

Page 33: ...ulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring 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 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 slower speed ...

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Page 35: ...OVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING i i CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP E I D t I Pro DISENGAGED _ K I I i SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED i FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOIO P_ LINE _r SPARK PLUGS L_ IGNrr oN O_ N T_ GAP UNIT 2 PLUGS ON TW N CYL ENGINES I RELAY PTO SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C G B H ON 3 F B E A D REGULATOR _ _ R_ Y_ Lo ALTERNATOR HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIO...

Page 36: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 41 42 22 o I I I I 12 I 26 I I 29 16 r I I I 76 ...

Page 37: ... W 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 24 185464 Cab_e Battery 25 146149 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 170238 Harness Ign 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 17_2 822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 7...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES IS7 17 6 63 17 17 38 ...

Page 39: ...c 138 179125X428 Cupholder 24 179717X613 Footrest RH 139 171873 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 28 179716X613 Footrest LH 140 163806 MagnetYTGT 30 145051X014 Saddle SlkscrVgt 141 163805 Striker PlateYTGT 31 161419 Brace Supt 1 po VGT Strg 142 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 32 161327 Bracket Pivot Chassis Lh 144 161900 Bracket Dash Lh 33 161326 Bracket Pivot Chassis Rh 148 164655 Extrusion Bumper 34 177018 PlateAs...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 GROUND DRIVE 28 39_ 42 _ 4O 41 17 2 27 69 3 38 36 37 6 29 35 _ 64 37 5O 52 65 15 47 48 62 12 62 4O ...

Page 41: ...36923 Puck Brake Top 65 179163 26 137552 Spdn 9 Return 66 140296 27 17490528 Screw Hex Wsh Thd 67 19131312 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 68 5142H 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 6 t6 69 136327 29 137213 Brake Rod 117 73900600 30 19131616 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 150 9858M1 34 71673 Cap Plunger 35 137648 Rod Perking Brake 36 149412 Spring Drive Ground 37 121749X Washer 25 32 x1 1 4 x 16 Ga Nyliner Screw Fin 10 24 x 1 ...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 STEERING ASSEMBLY 23 22 34 32 6 27 42 19 14 15 I I 13 13 I I I I i I 7 8 42 ...

Page 43: ...a Ring Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy HI I Spr 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asm Stearin 9 Rod Asm Tie Ball J Ball Vgt Inc Key No 36 40 Draglink Ball Joint SolidVgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Str9 BIk Screw Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x...

Page 44: ...GT Elect Clutch 47 175288 Tank Fuel Rear 5 0 62 146629 Cap Asm Fuel 69 165391 Control Throttle 70 176069 Screw HexThd Cut 1 4 20 X 5 8 71 176070 Control Choke 74 162295 Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 79 183906 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 81 148456 Bushing 82 181654 Stem Tank Fuel 83 171877 Fuel Line 84 17060624 Spark Arrester Kit Clamp Hose Screw TT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 UNC ScrewTT 3 8 16 x 4 UNC Washer 1 I 20D X 15 32 I...

Page 45: ...4 w Seres Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bolt Carnage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Split KEY PART NO NO 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 19171912 19 166369 20 124238X 21 171852 37 38 39 DESCRIPTION Spring Cprsn Nul Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Washer 17 32xl 3 16x 12 Ga Knob Seat Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Uric 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Uric x 1 19131610 Wash...

Page 46: ...tic 17 186399 Decal Engine 19 138047 Decal Battery 23 106202X Reflector Taillight 179768X428 Pad Footrest LH 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH 185380 Manual Owner s Eng 185381 Manual Owners Span WHEELS TIRES 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X624 Rim Assembly Front tl 106277X624 Rim Assembly Rear 4 8134H Tube Front Service Item Only 10 7154J Tube Rear Servi...

Page 47: ... 73540600 Button Plunger 42 19112410 Plunger Button 43 123934X Spring 0 62 OD x 2 125 70 145212 Unk Lift 72 110452X Retainer Spring 73 73350600 Arm Suspension Vgt 75 175805 Bearing 76 175560 Retainer Spring 78 175689 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 80 126684X Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Un 82 169484 Trunnion Infin Height Nut Special Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Spring Compression Inf Hgt Rod Adi Lift Knob Inf 3 8 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 MOWER DECK 116 53 49 59 60 60 6 64 45 44 43 48 47 42 99 17 _ 23 2 22 21 48 ...

Page 49: ...515 23 110509X428 Shield Deflector Mower 63 72110504 24 136320 Runner RH 64 19121414 25 19111216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4x 16 Ga 65 151831 27 STD561037 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 66 156009 28 132823 Spacer Spring Stop Idler 67 73930600 30 173984 Screw Thdroi Rolling Washer 99 72110614 Head 116 73680500 31 178342 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 143651 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 129963 Washer Spacer Mower 181669...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 TRANSAXLE 80 3 2O 2 7 82 32 i 74 7O 72 er_l _e7 9_ 89 25 24 5O ...

Page 51: ...ure Relief Valve 84 5384J Gearcase Reverse Idler Shaft 85 2978J and Bearings R H Includes 86 633A85 Key No s 17 18 25 33 50 87 8739H1 63 77 and 82 88 4924H Dowel Pin 89 19151516 Needle Bearing 90 110542X Thrust Bearing Race 91 19181511 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 92 75J 4th Reduction Gear Spacer Thrust Beadng Race 93 6274H Gate Lower Shift 94 76020412 Gearcase and Bearings L H 96 159783 Includes Key ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 445 967 _ 3O5 24 86_ 855_ 654 53 ...

Page 53: ...IGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 3s 3s 1029 11oo_P 798 1022 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A_ 137Q mq 276 672_ 1so 987 1123_ 1124 _ 633 918 0 616 I 552 552A 6 742 _ _ 404 o 552A 691 6 633 lO5 O I 1123 _ 160_ 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 51 868 526Y 4O5 69sT 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3_ 7 20 _ 276 _ 9_ _ SlA_ 868_ 691_ 842 524 _ 1022 43q 54 ...

Page 55: ...er Valve 333 691060 42 499586 Keeper Valve 334 691061 45 690977 Tappet Valve 337 491055 46 690978 Camshaft 358 694012 48 698178 Short Block 40H777 0241 E2 363 691062 Replacement Engine 383 690966 50 695241 Manifold Intake 385 690960 51 690949 O Gasket Intake 387 808656 51A 690950 O Gasket Intake 404 690442 53 690951 Stud Carburetor RPM Serlings 54 695240 Screw Intake Manifold 73 691055 Screen Rota...

Page 56: ...Pin Locating 1100 690973 726 499612 Gear Ring 1119 691183 729 694123 Clip Wire 1123 741 690980 Gear Timing 742 690328 Retainer E Ring 1124 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cover 783 693058 Gear Pinion 1126 788 691039 Bracket Fuel Pump 1127 789 698330 Harness Wiring 1128 797 691029 Nut Brush Retainer 1169 797A 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 1267 698440 798 697890 Screw Rocker Arm RPM Settings 801 691283 Cap Dr...

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Page 59: ... along 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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