Craftsman 917.27537, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...y 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: ...ecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut not limitedto damage causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto elec tricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amount of engineoil failureto ke...

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: ...d in the watchful care of a respon sible 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: ... 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 Neve...

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: ...ition 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 7 Snap steering wheel insert into cent...

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: ...ty damage SLOW IGNITION SWITCH PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY t FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard whi...

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 engi...

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: ...ine unless the ignition key is placed in the ROS ON position _WARNING Backing up with the at tachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged Turning the ROS ON to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch 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...

Page 15: ...l Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in temper atures below32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting CAUTION Alcohol blended 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 engi...

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: ...ormal Operating CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ig nition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch is 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 attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into re...

Page 19: ...d 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 LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Se lect the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operatin...

Page 20: ...abs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover 7 Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterio ration of the cartridge Do not oil car tridge Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine...

Page 21: ...spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor 1 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and remove clutch spring off pulley bol...

Page 22: ...e 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 to r _ _ n3o_w er to ground ground _f I Arm _ Lift Link N_ Adjustment FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will st...

Page 23: ...ake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 3 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten 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 five 5 feet in highest gea...

Page 24: ...ccurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and...

Page 25: ...e to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cover over terminal 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Seat Label Terminal Cover Keps Nut Rex Bolt Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the g...

Page 26: ... 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 26 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 ad...

Page 27: ...ial 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 carburetor ar...

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: ...control system 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Mower deck not level 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 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 Empty fuel ...

Page 30: ...h 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 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pul...

Page 31: ...EL SHUT OFF _ CH_RGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED 0E0 SOLEHO D __ _ i _ UGHTING SY TEMROM DIODE ALTERNAT UTPUT OR T II _ o ___u___2______ UGHT SWITCH I _ I L LI GH T S W R 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF NOTE HEADLIGHTS YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE CONNECTIONS CONNECTI...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275370 ELECTRICAL 90_ _ i i 42 41 22 1 I 1 I I I I 26 25 l O II 32 ...

Page 33: ...c x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Interlock Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 20 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Seat Switch Ign Key Ign Molded Craftsman Switch Light Reset Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 uric x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Adapter Ammeter Protection Wire Loop Cover Battery...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275370 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 212 28 39 278 31 209 _ 5 5 208 209 208 60 74 209 60 209 37 _209 14 38_ 38_4 208 chassis Laser It stlt 27 34 ...

Page 35: ... x 1 Panel Dash L H Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Laser Bumper Extrusion Nut Grille Lens Asm Laser Includes Key Nos 29 and 212 Lens Laser Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 uric x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 uric Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swayb...

Page 36: ...GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275370 77 37 48 75 26 27 53 drive fender stlL41 36 ...

Page 37: ... STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 197 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 198 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 212 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 130801 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 Hy...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275370 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 _97 J J _ t t _42 _ 71 65 67 67 67 J J 3 82 _ 1 steering pl lt 58 38 ...

Page 39: ...0612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 192757 Rod Tie 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy FIIcl Spr 5 16 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 186781 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19113812 Washer 11 32 ID x 2 3 80D x 12 Ga 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...

Page 40: ...el No 44 31C707 0230 E1 See Breakdown 45 Muffler 46 Gasket 62 Tube Drain Oil Easy 72 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 78 Arrestor Spark 81 Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Clamp Hose DESCRIPTION 137040 181654 124028X 17670412 17000612 19091416 10010500 71070512 17060620 73510400 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 ...

Page 41: ...000616 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 NO 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 24 PART NO DESCRIPTION 121248X Bushing Snap 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 121250X Spring 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc STD541431 Nut 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 ...

Page 42: ...Danger Fender Eng Span Decal Side Panel Decal Panel Dash Decal V Belt Sch Decal Deck Heavy Duty Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Item Only 1067...

Page 43: ...bly Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Link Lift L H Link Lift R H Retainer Spring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 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 ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275370 MOWER DECK 67 185 ii47142 5 6 f 19 21 42 D man topath stir 3 16 21 28 29 27 44 ...

Page 45: ... 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 152 169676 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 158 17720408 26 110452X Nut Push 159 72140614 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 184 19131410 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 185 188234 29 131491 Rod Hinge 130794 30 173984 Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex 31 187690 Washer Spacer 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 171639 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 STD533717 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Fl...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275370 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 29B 5 47 O _71B 8 70 6A 82 11 83 18 4 426 MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE i o_ _o o 79 51 29 35 157 41A _ 42A 46 ...

Page 47: ... 77 788078A 031W 79 792144 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 82 778333 031W 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 83 778338 031W 85 792154 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 87 788089A 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 150 788093A 032W 157 788088A 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 180 730229A Use As Needed 900794712 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 34 780194 Bushing 563 35 ...

Page 48: ...GGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 25_ 27 307_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 6170 868_ 943 O 81_ 524 1022 691 _ 8420 1266 0 I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1088OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL 11 Jl 24 43 _ 741 584_ 1264_ 15_ 41 12 48 ...

Page 49: ...R MODEL NUMBER 917 275370 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 238 g5 1o22 6170 1022 914 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 868 13_ 4_ 635 m4_ 524 O 102_ 616_ 404 _ 614_ J 216 _ 1_ 267 _ 334 49 ...

Page 50: ...10707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 142_ 117 _ 106 105 137 276 95o_ 1091 1869 127 G 108A _ e 118 4311 1266 0 1266A 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 127_ 231_ 51 276 105 _ 137 634__ 93_ 106 _ 142 6170 95e 117_ 987 _ 1266 1266A 0 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 137 0 276 50 ...

Page 51: ...275370 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 305A _ 3041 968 3o_ 1265 801 _ 603 _ 310 1 802 _ 87 q _o1_ _ 783A_ 544A 310 513_ 803A _A _ 311A NOTE For Replacement Starter Motor See Reference 309 729 697 _ 363 51 ...

Page 52: ...cting Rod 305A 697103 Valve Exhaust 306 697107 Valve Intake 307 691003 Spring Valve Intake 309 693551 Spring Valve Exhaust 309A Guard Flywheel Retainer Valve Slinger Governor Oil 310 690323 Tappet Valve 311 497608 Camshaft 311A 395538 Short Block 31C707 0230 E2 333 492341 Replacement Engine art 334 691061 not available 337 491055 Manifold Intake 358 697191 Gasket Intake 363 19203 Stud Carburetor S...

Page 53: ...e Cap 1119 691183 718 690959 Pin Locating 1263 697124 729 691224 Clip Wire 1264 697104 741 697128 Gear Timing 1265 697125 757 697607 Link Counterweight 1266 691917 758 697134 Counterweight 1266A697123 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 1267 697575 783 693713 Gear Pinion 1270 697156 783A 693059 Gear Pinion 1279 690960 789 698329 Harness Wiring 797 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 801 691283 Cap Drive 801A 39485...

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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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