Craftsman 917.275971, 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 ab _ut th_ protd_ct 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: ...rsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut notlimitedto damage causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operator negligence includingbut not limitedto elec trical and mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amountof engineoil failureto...

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: ... 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 stoppi...

Page 6: ...e 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 ucts it may requir...

Page 7: ...er 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob 2 Flanged _ Pins 1 Front Plate Assembly 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Centerlock Nuts Mower Gauge Wheels 2 Wheels 5 Retainer Springs loop 2 Retainer Springs single loop 2 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga Video Cassette For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ... parts 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 Secur...

Page 9: ...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 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...

Page 10: ...Chassis Front Double Loop Bracket Suspension Mower Retainer Arms Bracket Idler Shoulder Gau 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 un...

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: ...sult 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 DANGER indicatesa hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicatesa hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might ...

Page 13: ...s mounted 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 LE...

Page 14: ...P 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 pos...

Page 15: ... 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 Lower mower with attachment lift con trol 3 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES _JScengageattachment 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: ...ched 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 and...

Page 18: ...ce 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 blades and be...

Page 19: ... 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 exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treat...

Page 20: ...sumption 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 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 cap dipstick securely each ...

Page 21: ...are kept clean at all times 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 dam...

Page 22: ...ng parts have completely stopped 6 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER 1 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Turn height adjustment knob 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...

Page 23: ...t both front plate 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 mower housing loosen nut G on both front links an equal num ber of turns When distance F is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower housing loosen nut H from trunnion on both front links T...

Page 24: ...lers 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 t...

Page 25: ...ke that 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 th...

Page 26: ...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 26 Clutching Flat Idler Above Mids Engine Belt Keeper Pulley V Idler Clutching Idler Belt Keeper Belt Keeper _ i Belt Iransaxle _lmll___Enginl_ Twists B_ _ Pulley _ _k Pulley Keeper _ J V Idler o_ As View...

Page 27: ...other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK cabl...

Page 28: ...ged wiring 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 ti...

Page 29: ... below 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...

Page 30: ...ing 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 carbure...

Page 31: ...ak or dead battery 1 Corroded battery terminals 2 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 CORRECTION Fill fuel tank 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 Adjus...

Page 32: ...ade mandrel 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 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 refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor ...

Page 33: ...lty 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 3...

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Page 35: ...S WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING BLUE I LINE I _ SPARK PLUGS I I IGNITION GAP UNiT 2 PLUGS T ON TWIN CYL ENGINES FUEL SHUT OFF LENOID db C_AAMR G NcG S Y 36T E00MRO_T PU T REGULATO yELLOW I RED 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR D_SCONNECTED HEADLIGHTS RELAY PTO SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C G B H ON C F B E A D GFC REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CON...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275971 ELECTRICAL f f I I I I I 42 22 L 29 I I I I 6 I ___52 I I I I I 36 ...

Page 37: ... W 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 24 185464 Cable 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 lgn 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 170238 Harness lgn 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 79 ...

Page 38: ...ODEL NUMBER 917 275971 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 161 158 37 J 162 17 138 28 _ 20 19 86 chassis stealth 40 vgt 148 F152 _156 68 F 31 17 16 _7 159 _3o 139 I_7 56 91 45 85 17 67 63 63 17 130 150 122 84 60 _ 24 _66 38 ...

Page 39: ...7 NutCrownlock 3 8 16Unc 138 179125X428Cupholder 24 179717X613 Footrest RH 139 171873 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 28 179716X613 Footrest LH 142 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 30 145051X014 Saddle SIkscrVgt 144 161900 Bracket Dash Lh 31 161419 Brace Supt 1 pcVGT Strg 148 164655 Extrusion Bumper 32 161327 Bracket Pivot Chassis Lh 150 175352 Duct Heat Hood 33 161326 Bracket Pivot Chassis Rh 152 177956 Shield Bro...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275971 GROUND DRIVE 42 _ 28 13 27 69 3 38 37 6 36 48 52 65 6O 12 15 54 66 _ 4 47 62 drive 7 vgt 40 ...

Page 41: ... 13 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 34 71673 Cap Plunger 35 137648 Rod Parking Brake 36 149412 Spring Drive Ground 37 121749X Washer 25 32 x1 1 4 x 16 Ga 38 150035 Nyliner 39 74321016 Screw Fin 10 24 x 1 40 178575 Actuator Interlock Switch 41 73931000 Locknut 10 24 42 8883R Cover Pedal 46 145170 Retainer Spring 47 138228 Clutch Rod 48 72110612 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 50 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 51 STD541437 ...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275971 STEERING ASSEMBLY 21 20 34 32 6 27 42 36 7 8 42 ...

Page 43: ... 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 Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asm Steering Rod Asm Tie Ball J Ball Vgt Inc Key No 36 40 Draglink Ball Joint Solid Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x ...

Page 44: ...Engine VGT Elect Clutch 47 175288 Tank Fuel Rear 5 0 62 146629 Cap Asm Fuel 69 165391 Control Throttle 70 176069 Screw Hex Thd 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 DESCRIPTION Clamp Hose Screw TT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 UNC Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 UNC Wa...

Page 45: ...ing Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split seat6 vgt KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 19171912 19 166369 20 124238X 21 171852 37 STD541431 38 71110616 39 19131610 Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Washer 17 32x1 3 16x12 Ga Knob Seat Cap Spring Seat Belt Shoulder 5 16 18 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc Belt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Uri...

Page 46: ...Decal Engine 19 138047 Decal Battery 23 106202X Reflector Taillight 179768X428 Pad Footrest LH 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH 187710 Manual Owner s Eng 187711 Manual Owner s Spn WHEELS TIRES 3 7 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X624 Rim Assembly Front 11 106277X624 Rim Assembly Rear 4 8134H Tube Front Service Item Only 10 7154J Tube Rear Service Item On...

Page 47: ... Grip Handle Fluted 41 73540600 Button Plunger 42 19112410 Plunger Button 43 123934X Spring 0 62 OD x 2 125 70 145212 Link 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 Uric 82 169484 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Infin Height Nut Special Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga DESCRIPTION Spring Compression lnf Hgt ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275971 MOWER DECK 59 116 53 48 55 64 1 45 44 48 47 48 lI 36 2 2 22 21 42 99 48 ...

Page 49: ...Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Pulley Mandrel Washer Spacer Mower Vented Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 2 36 72110608 37 137166 38 173979 39 131494 40 174375 42 STD533107 43 136460 44 165723 45 STD541437 46 74760628 47 137200 48 137729 49 136574 50 137272 51 137273 52 184058 53 180807 54 148763 55 144959 56 138687 57 136577 58 133957 59 184219 60 139031 61 136573 62 178515 63 72110504 64 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275971 TRANSAXLE 8O 3 2O 5 4 6 J 2 7 74 70 73 72 71 15 r 41 25 24 5O ...

Page 51: ...e 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 Bearing Race 93 6274H Gate Lower Shift 94 76020412 Gearcase and Bearings L H 96 159783 Includes Key N...

Page 52: ...ER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 265 _ 267 11 26 525 523 842 287 524 220 1026 447A _ JN 252 1035 _ 250 750a 224 4_ 1017_ 691 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EM_SSION LABEL 447A 305 445 967 447 447A 501 163 617 _ _1 _ 54_ _O2OA 654 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 163 52 ...

Page 53: ...6 _1022 1029 1100 3j 383 635 240_ 387 918 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ _ _ 276 633 987 104 672 _ 105 1123 117 _ 1124 137 0 OlO 5s2 552A 742 404 O 552A 691 977CARBURETORGASKETSET 633 51 987 137 O 672 _ _g 1123 150 276 1124 _ 227 Fo 211 209 _ 914 _ _ _ i l I1_1 1o8_ I _ I 11311130 95t 117 O 276 53 ...

Page 54: ...TOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275971 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 334 474 332_ _ _ 573 _ 4O5 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 2o 865 943 7 842_C_ 9_ 51_ lo22524 163 _ 276 691 802 797 697_ 54 ...

Page 55: ... 216 691022 Link Choke 26 697684 Ring Set 010 Oversize 219 698231 Gear Governor 26 697685 Ring Set 020 Oversize 220 690412 Washer Governor Lever 26 697686 Ring Set 030 Oversize 222 698761 Bracket Control 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 227 691048 Lever Governor Control 28 690229 Pin Piston 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 29 499583 Rod Connecting 240 695666 Filter Fuel 32 690976 Screw Connecting Rod 250 690...

Page 56: ...09 Plate Back 1017 690770 Screen Oil Pump 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1019 690103 Kit Label 615 698290 Retainer Governor Shaft 1022 690971 Gasket Rocker Cover 616 691045 Crank Governor 1023 499599 Cover Rocker Cylinder 1 617 691917 SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1023A499600 Cover Rocker Cylinder 2 628 690960 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1024 499054 Pump Oil 633 690998 Q_ Seal Choke Throttle Shaft 1026 690981 Rod...

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Page 59: ...e turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page 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 o...

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