Craftsman 917.271061, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...n Maintenance Repair Parts 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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... or over speeding the engine Repairs 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 engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cl...

Page 3: ...valuate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remov...

Page 4: ...are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Be sure the area is clear ...

Page 5: ...n your pur chase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and perfor mance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The ...

Page 6: ...ot Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 J_ Steering Wheel Adapter I Steering Extension Shaft Seat _Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob _ Shoulder olt 5 16 18 Slope Sheet Keys t Video Cassette 6 ...

Page 7: ... loose parts or boxes and remove BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 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 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of th...

Page 8: ...lease parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Opera tion section of this manual Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID _I WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of ...

Page 9: ...arn 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 I CHECKLIST 9 Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you re ceive the best performance and satisfac tion from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed ...

Page 10: ...INE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT 0 PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWERLIFT r I R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 10 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 11: ...tery 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor 11 IGNITION SWITCH Used for s...

Page 12: ...g engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF 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 OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine r...

Page 13: ...ired height of cut Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch control ACAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Lever Attachemnt Lever High Position Position Position Low Position Deflector Shield 13 TO OPERATE ON HILLS A CAUTION D...

Page 14: ...r grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting AWARNING 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 damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine prob ems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or...

Page 15: ... first time This proce dure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstalla tion before operating the tractor Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set Disengage transmission by placing fre...

Page 16: ...ing attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f 1 t MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse in...

Page 17: ...ver_tln GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to Zerk operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual _ Front Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to propedy maintain your Zerk tractor All adjustments in the Serv...

Page 18: ...ults mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assem bly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock ...

Page 19: ...mage to seals do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API serv...

Page 20: ...and water Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Allow it to dry Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged cartridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartridge Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge Reassemble air cleaner w...

Page 21: ...vice or adjustments Depress clutch brake pedal fu71yand set parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key OFF and remove key Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mow...

Page 22: ...djustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjust ing Bottomedge of Bottomedge of mower to mower to ground _ ground A_ _ Ground Line V I _A n Arm Lift Link _ Adjustment Nut _ FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjustment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level si...

Page 23: ... 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 neces sary Contact your nearest authorized service center department With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A Nut Arm 23 Do Not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact your nearest authorized service cente...

Page 24: ... axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant m...

Page 25: ...of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged 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 15 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder...

Page 26: ...ter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted propedy see above Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Idle speed setting With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at...

Page 27: ...m parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels 9called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage 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 28: ...ed wiring Faulty solenoid or starter 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 filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in section Contact an authorized service center depart...

Page 29: ...er deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed Adjust throttle control 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 tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and...

Page 30: ...ve obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in this ma...

Page 31: ...IGHT E AI A2 L RUN B A_ NONE START iB S A NONE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS_ NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS RELAY WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING WSTH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BAT ERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHT NESS OF THE L...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODE L NUMBER 917 271061 ...

Page 33: ...p Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 uncx 3 4 Case BatteryMech Hinge Switch InterlockN Opn N Opn Harness LightSocket Includes4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 15Amp NutKepsHexl 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch PlungerNormalOp Olive Switch ignition Key ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid AmmeterRect...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271061 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 t2 31 55 57 F 74 2O8 ...

Page 35: ...3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Ciip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H HoodAssembly BumperHood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Nut Lock w Insed 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 6 Ga Bracket Grille Pickoff LH Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 Bracket Gdlle Pickoff RH Bolt Fin Hex...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271061 GROUND DRIVE 3O 36 ...

Page 37: ...164 19091010 49 123205X Retainer Belt 165 165623 50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper CenterSpan 202 72110612 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271061 STEERING ASSEMBLY I I _ _ 1 p i I i _41 I 62 44 68 IS 15 4O 47 68 67 6 7 67 13 43 38 ...

Page 39: ... 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steedng Column Draglink Washer Lock Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Supped Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steedng Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steedng Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271061 80 31 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 s i JI _ 40 ...

Page 41: ...e See Breakdown Kohler Model No CV15 5S 41596 Muffler Gasket Kohler Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing Snap Fuel Line 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 Gauge Washer...

Page 42: ...32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 16 121250X Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut 21 171852 Spring Seat 22 STD541431 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 25 127018X Pan Seat Emboss QCK Conn Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spdng Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga Bo...

Page 43: ...V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Auto Sears Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal By Pass LT Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 S KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278t I 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 11 lo4757X 144334 DESCRIPTION Valve Cap Tire St...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271061 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 5 4 6 3 8 1 I I 6 5 19 13 32 32 13 19 2O 20 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...31X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spdng 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271061 157 _Cp 167 _ 156 _ _ 40 _ _r _Y i _147142 34 _ 21 _ 116 119 118 19F 21 21 22 23 f 24 16 1 18 28 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...t Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler Spacer Retainer Guard TUV Idler KEY PART NO NO 67 149846 68 144959 101 136420 102 71161010 103 19061216 104 STD551110 105 160793 106 2029J 111 155197 112 155198 113 17060512 114 STD541431 115 72110504 116 4898H 117 165746 118 73930600 119 STD551037 121 143723 128 153390 129 19131312 130 STD523710 131 STD533710 142 16589O ...

Page 48: ...77 79 73 16 93 81 17 12 124 107 19 _127 88 o x r 4 mO 0 o_ oO m 0 r m Z r c Z c 0 _ 6O 69 58 ...

Page 49: ...ng 109 170434 43 170396 Spring Bypass 111 170435 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 112 170436 Long 113 170437 45 170397 Filter 46 170398 Base Filter 116 170438 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 119 170439 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 120 170440 49 170401 Arm Bypass 121 170441 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 External 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 122 170442 Tc 123 170443 52 170404 Flat Washer 5 8 I...

Page 50: ...EL NU MBER 917 271061 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15 5S TYPE NUMBER 41596 AIR INTAKE I 6 e CRANKSHAFT I 1 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 1 _ 3 15 _4 14 ENGINE CONTROLS I 14_ I_ I tL _0 r _ I EXHAUST I _ 1 _4 8 S 5O ...

Page 51: ...6 x 1 0 12 SM 0642025 SScrew Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 x 25 13 12 090 05 S Lever Governor 14 25 158 11 S Bushing Throttle Linkage 15 12 079 01 S Linkage Throttle 16 25 158 08 S Bushing Linkage Retaining KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 014 37 S Crankshaft 2 12 139 01 S Plug Cup BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 M 0545010 S Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x 10 8 2 24 468 10 SWasher Plain 1...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271061 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15 5S TYPE NUMBER 41596 FUEL SYSTEM I 7 8 11 J 5 3 2 1 _ 15 t CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 2S_ 17 5 52 ...

Page 53: ...52 20 S Terminal 12 454 03 S Tie Cable CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 351 01 S Lifter Valve 2 2 12 755 60 S Kit Cylinder Head 3 12 411 01 S Rod Push 2 4 12 041 10 S Gasket Cylinder Head 5 12 017 01 S Valve Intake Standard Size 12 017 02 S Valve Intake 25 Oversize 6 12 016 01 S Valve Exhaust Standard 12 016 02 SValve Exhaust 25 Oversize 7 12 146 13 S Plate Guide 8 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271061 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15 5S TYPE NUMBER 41596 IGNITION I ELECTRICAL I _ OIL PAN LUBRICATION I _3 c _ 4 6_ ICRANKCASE J 10 2 3 13 STARTING SYSTEM J 0 m21 54 ...

Page 55: ...w Hex Flange M6 X 1 25 X 45 11 20 24 086 17 S Screw Hex Flange M8X 1 25X45 21 12 199 56 S Pan Oil Assembly Includes 12 14 17 12 032 03 S Seal Crankshaft 12 522 18 S Block Cylinder Use Short Block 12 445 02 S Strap Lifting M 0839025 S Screw Hex Flange M8x 1 25x25 12 380 03 S Dowel Locatin 4 12 755 49 S Kit Camshaft Includes Key 7 8 12 089 18 S Sprin 3 Actuating 12 422 08 S Shim Camshaft Blue 12 422...

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Page 59: ... Fs ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL ii d _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I I _1 _ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu J _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes I ...

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