Craftsman 917.27631, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ly built engines Before start the you 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: ...cause 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 engi...

Page 3: ...Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers 3 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 cr...

Page 4: ... 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 the...

Page 5: ...r wear gloves 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...

Page 6: ...de 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 requi...

Page 7: ... between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions y Label i ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob 2 Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat 3 Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down 4 Get off seat without...

Page 8: ...ECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replac ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manua...

Page 9: ...nstructions could result 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 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 which...

Page 10: ...er attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting heig...

Page 11: ...ition key to STOP 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 run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To e...

Page 12: ...ght of the mower deck Retainer Clevis Pin TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip ment on ...

Page 13: ...tor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil 1 Check engine oil with tractor on level ground 2 Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds re move and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier st...

Page 14: ...m up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature The attachments can be used during the engine warm up period and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and...

Page 15: ...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 manual At least once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace a...

Page 16: ...te unless the operator is in the seat ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON posi tion and the attachment clutch 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 at...

Page 17: ...om build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL 1 Block up rear axle securely 2 Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts 3 Remove filler plug from transaxle Oil level must be even with plug threads If necessary fill with SAE 30 motor oil API SG SL Replace filler plug 4 Reassemble wheel to hub _Transaxle Filler _ _ _ Plug V BELTS Check V belts for deterioratio...

Page 18: ...ERVICE PRE CLEANER 2 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 3 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth 4 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Cover_ Pre CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be ...

Page 19: ...ttachment clutch in DISENGAGED position 4 Turn ignition key to STOP and remove key 5 Make sure the blades and all moving 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 If equipped turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting 3 Lower mower...

Page 20: ...nect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring 12 If equipped turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension 13 Raise deck to highest position TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this...

Page 21: ...LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH Front Plate Assembly TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1 Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake 2 Lower mower to its lowest position 3 Disengage belt tension rod from lock _bracket CAUTION Rod is spring loaded Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly 4 Remove screws from R H mandrel cover and remove cover Belt Tension Rod Disengaged ...

Page 22: ...g is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm Secondary Idler Arm L H Mandrel Idler Pulley REMOVE MOWER BLADE SECONDARY DRIVE BELT 7 Carefully roll belt off L H mandrel pul ley 8 Remove belt from center mandrel pulley idler pulley and R H mandrel pulley 9 Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface 10 Check secondary idler arm and id...

Page 23: ...age parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 3 4 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 3 4 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 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 gear further maintenance is neces...

Page 24: ...flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your 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 ...

Page 25: ...nnect the headlight wire connector Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers ex pense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle...

Page 26: ... stop 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 setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other quali fied service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necess...

Page 27: ... in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using 27 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 ...

Page 28: ...tery 1 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 CORRECTION 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 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Ca...

Page 29: ...and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 2 3 4 5 Raise cutting height 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 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empty ...

Page 30: ...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 between half and full speed fast position 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 slow...

Page 31: ... VOLTS A 3600 RpM CHARGinG SYSTEM OU TPUT R GULATO_ DJSCONN ECT 0 _6 AMP _C _e00 RpM _1 ALTERNATOR I _ROWN _LAC4_ NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE 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 ...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL 24 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276310 22 I I I I I I I 41 i F 34 33 I I 30 I I 1933941 I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...25 146149 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 34 110712X Switch Light Reset 40 193394 Harness Ign 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 175242 Bulbholder Asm Inca...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276310 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES t61 162_ 28 21 17 20 lS 148 17 7_ 17 16 56 j152 167 _7 17 172 139 85 17 67 63 17 45 17 150 153 130 122 17 17 34 ...

Page 35: ... Front Lh 162 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 165 45 176018 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis RH 167 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 172 56 176016 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis LH 58 183569 Bracket Fender 60 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 PART NO 19131614 17490608 156973 17490508 177679 193923 74780716 DESCRIPTION Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 1 2 Guide Belt Gear Drive Screw ThdroL 5 16 18 x 1 2 Guide...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276310 GROUND DRIVE 28 9 38 36 _46 13 44 10_ 57 69 J61 157 _155 54 66 67 _5 drive 9 vgt 62 36 ...

Page 37: ...Hex Gr 8 5 16 18 unc x 1 3 4 67 19131312 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 68 5142H 29 137213 Brake Rod 69 136327 30 19131616 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 117 73900600 34 71673 Cap Plunger 155 12000028 35 137648 Rod Parking Brake 157 1370H 36 149412 Spring Drive Ground 37 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 38 150035 Nyliner 39 74321016 Screw Fin 10 24 x 1 DESCRIPTION Actuator Interlock Switch Nut Cente...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276310 STEERING ASSEMBLY 21 J 2O 23 34 33 42 22 36 J steering 2Owgt 52 J J 38 ...

Page 39: ...t Asm Steering Draglink Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt 163887X428 Boot Steering 186737 Adapter Wheel Steering 74781044 136518 73901000 121749X STD551137 73540600 186814 175572 156011 155105 152927 186095X428 3366R 17000612 104239X 138136 19111610 STD551131 74780512 187039 186799 155246 17490508 19183812 73940800 175553 188967 Bushing Strg BIk Screw Insert Wheel Steering Bearing Col Strg Screw 3 8 16...

Page 40: ... 187767X428 Control Choke 3645J Bushing 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 188669 Fuel Line 137180 Spark Arrester Kit 123487X Clamp Hose 17490636 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 unc KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 40 17490664 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 unc 41 126197X Washer 1 1 20D x 15 32 ID x 250 42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 45 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 47 175288 Bushing 62 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 69 165391 Gasket 70...

Page 41: ...ut Crawnlock 3 8 16 unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 18 uncx 3 4 w Sems Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 121249X Spacer Split 16 123740X Spring Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 18 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 19 166369 Knob Seat 20 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 37 STD541450 Nut Crow...

Page 42: ...ert Strg 19 138047 Decal Battery 20 178455 Decal Mower Caution 23 106202X Reflector Taillight 179768X428 Pad Footrest LH 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH 195586 Manual Owner s Eng 195587 Manual Owner s Span WHEELS TIRES 2 3 4 10 8 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X624 Rim Assembly Front 4 8134H Tube Front Service Item Only 5 106230X Tire Front 6 278H Fitting G...

Page 43: ...552 Retainer Spring 73 73350600 23 STD624008 Retainer Spring 74 175802 24 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc 75 175805 26 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 uric 76 175560 29 150233 Trunnion Infin Height 77 176205 30 110807X Nut Special 78 175689 31 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 79 175378 32 137150 Spring Compression Inf Hgt 33 STD560907 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 lift rh 8 DESCRIPTION Rod Adj Lift Knob ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276310 MOWER DECK 46 132 95 112 I 21 122_ 33 30 18 29 24 26 44 ...

Page 45: ...984 Screw Thdrall 126 174372 31 187690 Washer Spacer 130 17000616 32 174375 Pulley Mandrel 132 17000612 33 178342 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 182 179127 37 177968 Pulley Idler 48 Primary 183 163552 39 174375 Pulley Idler Driven 184 173979 42 165723 Spacer Retainer 174356 43 174373 Arm Idler Secondary 45 180806 Cover Mandrel Deck 181579 46 137729 Screw Thdrall 1 4 20 x 5 8 47 180808 V Belt Mower Sec...

Page 46: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276310 8O 3 2O 5 4 7 L 74 70 84 90 k _ 9 g4 _e 73 72 14 25 24 46 ...

Page 47: ...2 136984 Gearcase Reverse Idler Shaft 84 5384J and Bearings R H includes 85 2978J Key No s 17 18 25 33 50 63 86 633A85 77 and 82 87 8739H1 Dowel Pin 88 4924H Needle Bearing 89 19151516 Thrust Bearing Race 90 110542X 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 91 19181511 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 92 75J Thrust Bearing Race Gate Lower Shift 93 6274H Gearcase and Bearings L H 94 76020412 Includes Key umbers 18 25 49 9...

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Page 49: ..._ _ _ 78_ 5 _ I_r_ I 387_ o28 918 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ 276 633 987 104 _ 672 _ 105 1123 1124 5_ 137 _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633 51 987 137C o72_ 150 _ 1123_ 276 1124_ 6 6_ 552 552A _3_ 742 404 552A 691 118 211 209 _ 914_ 1022 12 _ I 11e9_ 4_8_m_ 1128 _ FJ 2_1 I 672_ L _J 150_ lO8 _ _ 1so 9s o1_ loo j 1170 1127 _ 1123 _ 276 49 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276310 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446677 0470 E1 789A 3o3 332 75 573 _ 405 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 163 276 868 943 1022 _ 524 691 695_ 3091 8O2 697 _ 50 ...

Page 51: ...691059 48 698173 Short Block 333 691060 50 695241 Manifold Intake 334 691061 51 690950 O 1 Gasket Intake 337 491055 53 690951 Stud Carburetor 358 694012 54 699816 Screw Intake Manifold 363 19203 73 494439 Screen Rotating 383 19374 74 698425 Screw Rotating Screen 385 691108 75 691056 Washer Flywheel 387 808656 89 690283 Plug Oil 404 690442 95 690718 Screw Throttle Valve 98 499802 Kit Idle Speed 104...

Page 52: ...690980 Gear Timing 1119 691183 742 690328 Retainer E Ring 1123 690987 750 696999 Screw Oil Pump Cover 783 693058 Gear Pinion 1124 788 691039 Bracket Fuel Pump 789 698330 Harness Wiring 1126 789A 790544 Harness Wiring 1127 797 691029 Nut Brush Retainer 1128 797A 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 1169 798 697890 Screw Rocker Arm 801 691283 Cap Drive 1267 802 691286 Cap End 1329 803 Housing Starter Service w...

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Page 55: ... turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes t 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 of...

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