Craftsman 917.270712, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip ment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard tri...

Page 3: ...e of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do nottry to stabilize the machine by puttingyour foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that child...

Page 4: ... and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down elopes 15 Max not across A Look for this symbol to point out impor tant safety precautions It means CAU TIONI BECOME AWARE YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED Remove obstacles such as recks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain cOuldoverturn the machine Tall g...

Page 5: ...able you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able 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 St...

Page 6: ... 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 O 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob 2 Screws 10 x5 8 Q 2 LockWashers 2 Weld Nuts 10 10 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 6 ...

Page 7: ...Cassette Steering Wheel I Parts Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size o tU m _ _ 2 Latch Hook 2 Gauge _ Assemblies Wheels Slope Sheet Steering Extension Shaft 2 Keys O 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge Q 2 C Steering Wheel Insert Center lock Nuts Steering Wheel Adapter 7 ...

Page 8: ...ACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in exten sion and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut secure ly to 18 22 ft Ibs torque Place tabs of steedng boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the t...

Page 9: ...is roached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Flat Washer INSTALL MULCHER PLATE Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw washer lock washer and wetd nut as shown NOTE Pro assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down T...

Page 10: ...3 8 washer and 3 8 16 Iocknut and tighten securely Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel Mounting Bracket 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 on page 5 of this manua...

Page 11: ... rear for best cutting results 13res must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and ddve 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 EXTRAATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is f...

Page 12: ...G 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 ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL AutomaticModelson_y 12 ...

Page 13: ... engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Tums the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height GE...

Page 14: ...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 OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop ...

Page 15: ...ke pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropri...

Page 16: ...oes not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as descdbed above 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F AND BELOW When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly then move throttle control to fast posi tion This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to sev eral minutes...

Page 17: ... cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early aftemoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results adjust the mower cut ting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy mulching...

Page 18: ...actor 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 periodi cally 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 ...

Page 19: ...th trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 13ghten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated Flat Washer _ Mandrel Assembly Lock Washer _ Star Hex Bolt Grade 8 A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be...

Page 20: ... oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classifi cation SF SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow did tO enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug i fter oil has drained completely r...

Page 21: ...t and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 5 of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each ...

Page 22: ... pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment othe...

Page 23: ... that 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 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 Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 If links are not equ...

Page 24: ... jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest authorized ser vice center With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A am Nut _Operating Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake Fo...

Page 25: ...removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not hori zontal left to right when wheels are posi tioned straight forward remove steedng wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this ...

Page 26: ... terminals in same position as old battery First connect RED battery cable to posi tive terminal with hex bolt and nut as shown T_hten securely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex belt and nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hoed Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the ...

Page 27: ...thout breaking the adjusting needle The carburetor has been preset at the fac tory and adjustment should not be neces sary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning idle mixture valve in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner f...

Page 28: ...op is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed set ting can be dangerous if you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact your nearest authorized service center which has proper equip ment to make any necessary adjustments Idle...

Page 29: ...em parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also 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 dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and...

Page 30: ...Corroded battery termi nals 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 carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel fil ter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser v...

Page 31: ... with attachment clutch engaged Faulty operator safety presence control system Poor cut uneven Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel 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...

Page 32: ...se 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 CORRECTION Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position I Shift to...

Page 33: ...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 LIGHTS SPARK GNmON UNIT PLUGS ON _NIN CYI ENGINES _ARGING SYSTI_M _ITFIJT 2B_I_TSACMIN a 36001_ _1 3 AMP DC 3600 RPM CHARGING SysTI_M _SCONNECTED R_ O I i L_TmSYSTE_r_n tALTERNATOR s_Ac e_oePa DIODE J _ 14 V_I_TS AC MIN Q 3EGO FIPM ILINS...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270712 I 26 I I I I I I I k l I I iI I i 34 ...

Page 35: ...ery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 28 4207J Cable Ground6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X SwitchPlunger Nc Gray 30 140301 SwitchIgn 4 Pos 31 124211X Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover Sw Key BIk 1 25 Text SLT 33 109310X Key Ign MoldedCraftsman 40 166145 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 145673 Solenoid 44 7364040...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917 270712 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 14 31 5 54 14 36 ...

Page 37: ... Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x3 4 Panel Dash LH Clip rinnermanGdlleP L Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 HoodAssembly Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Gdllew Clips MS 558 Lees Gdne FancVFtrestPntSTLT N HLD 558 Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 P_VOt BracketAssembly L H Pivot BracketAssembly R H Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16Ga Bracket Gd...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270712 GROUND DRIVE 57 50 _ 150 48 2_ 151 51 37 25 27 38 ...

Page 39: ...3 32x13 16x12Ge 160 19292016 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 161 72140406 48 154407 Bellcrank ClutchGrod Dn Stl 162 73680400 49 123205X Retainer Belt 163 74780416 50 STD523715 Bolt 164 19091010 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock3 8 16 UNC 165 165623 52 STD541431 NutCrownLockS 16 18UNC 166 166BB0 53 105710X Link Clutch 168 165492 55 105709X Spdng Clutch Return 169 165580 56 STD523712 Bolt Fin Hex ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270712 STEERING ASSEMBLY i _ _41 i _ s I u g 13 4O ...

Page 41: ...uge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Beadng SteeringColumn DraglinkExtendedStamped Washer Lock BeadngAxle STLTIGT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC ShaftAssembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd Torx Pittman ShaftAssembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod _e Bushing Steering Screw I...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270712 3 72 81 62 13 4 78q 37 38 78 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 42 ...

Page 43: ... Engine B S See Breakdown No 311707 Type No 0132 E1 Muffler Gasket Exhaust Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel CapAssembly Fuel Tank Vented Clamp Hose Screw Thdrol5 16 18 x 3 4 Tyt line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Fuel Une Screw Hex Washer Head TIxI Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 718 x 16 Gau...

Page 44: ... Ga 16 121250X SpringCprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge FigGr 5 Zinc STD541437 Nut He Lock w lns3 8 16 Unc 21 153236 BoltShoulder5 16 18 Unc 2A 124181X SpringSeat Cprsn2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 Nut Hex Lock w Ins5 16 18 17490616 Screw Thdrol3 6 16 X 1Ty tt 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X 12 Ga 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X BoltShoulder5 16 ...

Page 45: ...ematic DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Panel B S Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Sd Wht Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual Eng sh Owners Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 8 9 10 11 NOTE 45 106732X427 278H 9040H 106108X427 122082X 7152J 1_7_X 144334 DESCRIPTION Valve Cap l_re Stem Valve 1 r...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270712 LIFT ASSEMBLY 27 25 24 23 7 5 13 13 49 3O 3 1 8 i I I 2O 20 46 ...

Page 47: ... 127218 Link Front 16 7335C800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73680800 Nut CrownlockI 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 25 2876H Spring 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Rod Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 UNC 29 138057 Knob InfiniteHeightAdjustment 30 150233 Trunnion...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270712 MOWER DECK 76 73 106_ 102 _ 10310S 5 21 22 3 24 26 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...1494 Pulley idler Rat 121 143723 37 19131316 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 128 153390 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 6 16UNC 129 19131312 41 133551 Rnd Pivot withNibs 130 STD523710 43 140083 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 131 STD533710 44 140088 Guard MaP drel LH 132 19132203 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd ROlt 1 4 20 x 5 8 141 6266H 48 133944 Washer Hardened 130794 49 155066 RollerAssembly Cam F...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270712 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C I 8 11 150 47 13 41A 57 5O ...

Page 51: ... ID x 031W 71B 788092 29A 780160 ThrustWasher 762 ID x 031W 76 780090 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 77 788078A 2gC 780199 Anti RotationWasher 632 79 792144 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 82 778333 31 780001 FlatWasher 750 ID x 056W Use 83 778338 As Needed 85 792154 31A 780195 FiatWasher 750 ID x 062W 87 788089A 32 788083 Oit Seal 5 8 150 788093A 34 780194 Bushing 563 157 788088A 35 ...

Page 52: ...ER 917 270712 BRIGGS STRA I rON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E1 914_ 1023 13J 27 32 1033 VALVEOVERHAUL lOT 3O6 15 k REGimES SPECU_L TOOLS TOINSTALL SEEREPAm _ MANUAL 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 52 ...

Page 53: ...ER 311707 TYPENUMBER0132 E1 467 i 535 176 976 _ _4rREOUIRESSPECIALTOOLSTOINSTALL _ SEEREPAIRINSTTWCllONIdANUAI 137 9 121 CARBURETOR KIT 104_ 127 267 _ 987_ 95 4A_ 4_ 70 23_ _ _ 105 6 1A _ _ I 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET I SIA_ 267 _ 13701 358 GASKET SET _r_ 51 0 51A 53 ...

Page 54: ...6 _ Seal Oil 4 494238 SumlPEngine 5 690188 Head Cylinder 7 692410 kA Gasket Cylinder Head 8 495735 BreatherAssembly 9 27803 k Gasket Bmathar 10 94621 Screw Breather A ssend_y 11 281246 12 271916 271997 271996 13 94728 15 94239 16 690136 20 291675 22 95167 54 Tube Breather kGasket Crankcaea 015 Thick Std k Gasket Crankcase 005 Thick kGasket Crankcase 009 Thick Screw Cylinder Head 3 9 16 Plug Oil Dr...

Page 55: ...ture Magneto 53 690227 Stud Carburetor 334 94731 Scmw _tme 54 95160 Screw Intake Manifold 337 491055 Spark Plug 73 494439 Screen P ot_ 358 690189 Gasket Set 74 94821 Screw RotetJngScreen 363 19L 03 Flywheel Puget 75 225136 Washer Flywheel 383 89838 V_imcl1 SparkPlug 78 94896 Screw Flywheel Guard 4O4 g49_7 We_he_ GovernorOan_ 87 491323 r SeaI Govemor Shaft 423 95163 Screw NrCleanerBMe 93 281346 Bus...

Page 56: ... Cap Drive 802 497607 Cap End 803 4976O4 Hous_g Staner 813 393514 Clamp 830 94555 Stud FlockerArm 847 496415 Clp6tid_rube Aseambly 851 224110 Temdnal Wlre 868 499236 _ Seal Valve 872 281104 Cover Air Cleaner 875 693686 Base AirCleaner 877 393537 Wire Aitemetor 883 272293 _ Gasket Exhaust 910 93621 Screw Alternator 914 690960 Screw Rocker Cover 934 94627 Screw Fen Retainer 947 497672 Solenoid Fuel ...

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Page 59: ...G GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gredu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...e repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a 3ears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 Hours a day 7 days a week 1 300 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5...