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DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

KEY

NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

1

156368

Decal. Oper. Instr.

12

146046

Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

2

174321

Decal, Replacement

13

167329

Decal, Dash Panel

3

171696

Decal, Hood, R.H.

14

160396

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

4

171697

Decal, Hood, L.H.

20

149516

Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng

5

167049

Decal, HP Engine

21

163207

Decal, Fender Sd. Wht

6

133644

Decal, Customer Maintenance

- -

138311

Decal. Lift Handle

7

138047

Decal, Battery

- -

165800X428

Pad Footrest LH STLT

8

166887

Decal, Deck Mower E2

- -

165799X428

Pad Footrest RH STLT

9

163204

Decal. Fender, Craftsman

- -

174323

Owner's Manual, English

10

156439

Decal. Fender Danger

- '

174324

Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES

KEY 

PART

 

NO. NO.

1
2

3
4
5

6

7

8

9

10 

11

59192
65139

106222X

59904

106732X427

278H
Э040Н

106108X427
122082X

7152J

104757X
144334

DESCRIPTION

Cap Value Tire

 

Stem Value

Tire FTs 1 5 X 6 0 - 6  Service

 

Tube Inner Front #35060

 

Rim Asm 6"front White Service

 

Fitting Grease

 

Bearing Flange

 

Rim Asm 8"rear White Service

 

Tire R Ts 20 X 10-8 Service

 

Tube Rear 9 5X8 Service

 

Cap Axle BIk 1 50 X 1 00

 

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. tube)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

 

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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Summary of Contents for 917.270750

Page 1: ...mbly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION For answers to your questions Read and foliow all Safety Rules and Instructions 1 800 659 5917 I X Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip 5 am S pm Mon Sat ment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... frame or crankshaft 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 E...

Page 3: ...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 Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bu...

Page 4: ...ving 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 Adjust and service as required Be sure the area is dear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area...

Page 5: ...LBS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabili ty and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center We have competent well trained techni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read ...

Page 6: ...t 5 16 18 X 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 T r Steering Wheel 3 Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 0 1 Lockwasher 3 8 Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot O Seat 1 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X 12 Gauge 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Keys Video Cassette 2 Keys Slope Sheet ...

Page 7: ...KID 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 locknut Tighten securely Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Remove steeri...

Page 8: ...l N position Roll tractor forward off skid TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID WARNING Before starting read under stand 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 and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with...

Page 9: ...YSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Sen ice and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLI T Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have bee...

Page 10: ...AST 1 ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT fB l l SLOW I FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT i RNHL 1 ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION lü DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ... LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARSHIFT...

Page 12: ...n NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing 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 OFP will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Unde...

Page 13: ...they are slightly off the ground Install gauge wheel in appropri ate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 locknut and tighten securely Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel Mounting Bracket 3 8 16 Locknut TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the en...

Page 14: ...ld change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Mainten ance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainten ance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in ...

Page 15: ...rts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control In slowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEA...

Page 16: ...erating attachments select a G c J ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used 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 dispers...

Page 17: ...ructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically 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 should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture ...

Page 18: ...mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or reshatpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole isn blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque...

Page 19: ... your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANG...

Page 20: ... the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year Unscrew old filter by turning counter clockwise Use a suitable container to catch oil Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to rubber gasket on replacement oil filter Install replacement oil filter by turning clockwise until rubber gasket contacts mounting surface then tighten filt...

Page 21: ...GED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removin...

Page 22: ... be adjusted so 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 li...

Page 23: ...at high speed in highest gear then brake must be adjusted Depress clutch brake pedal and engage parking brake Measure distance between brake operating 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 di...

Page 24: ...d corrosion Washers Retaining Ring Axle Cover Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY CAUTION Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep spari s flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTANCE section of this manual If ju...

Page 25: ...maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Close battery box door REPLACING BATTERY Seat Pan Battery Box Door Keps Nut Positive Red Cdble Cable Hex Bolt Black Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside 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 ca...

Page 26: ...sh panel to full choke position Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner 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 Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspec...

Page 27: ...uel system 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 damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel li...

Page 28: ...or replace battery Dirty fuel filter Replace fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Loose or damaged wiring Check all wiring Carburetor out of adjust See To Adjust Carburetor ment in Sen ice and Adjustments section Engine valves out of ad Contact an authorized ser justment vice center Engine will not turn Clutch brake pedal not de Depress clutch brake pedal ...

Page 29: ...se Connect and tighten spark plug wire Dirty engine air screen fins Clean engine air screen fins Dirty clogged muffler Clean replace muffler Loose or damaged wiring Check all wiring Carburetor out of adjust See To Adjust Carburetor in ment Service and Adjustments section Engine valves out of ad Contact an authorized ser justment vice center Excessive vibration Worn bent or loose blade Replace blad...

Page 30: ...ol 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 manual Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Headlight s not working if so equipped Switch is OFF Bulb...

Page 31: ...917 270750 POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M4 G AI NONE RUN LIGHT B Al A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE WIRING INSUUVTED CLIPS NOTE IFWIRINGINSULATEDCLIPSWEREREMOVEDFOR SERVICINGOFUNIT THEYSHOULDBEREPLACEDTO PROPERLYSECUREYOURWIRING 31 ...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 32 ...

Page 33: ...Ga 11 red 25 146147 Cabie Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 163968 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 170217 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc X1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminai Red 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop NOTE...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 34 ...

Page 35: ...Nut Lock w lnsert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18x7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 58 162266 Duct Intake Air 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8016 UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 115 1706062...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 GROUND DRIVE t V 36 ...

Page 37: ... Strap Torque 90 Degrees 29 71673 Cap Parking Brake 116 72110610 Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 30 169592 Bracket Transaxle 3 8 16x1 25 32 STD533107 Bolt 145 74490540 Bolt Hex FIghd 5 16 18 Gr 5 34 15507 1 Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 150 165850 Bushing Bellcrank Grd Drive 35 120183X Bearing Nylon 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x2 x 10 Ga 36 STD551062 Washer 156 166002 Washer Srrted 5 16IDX 1 125 37 STD571810 Roll Pin ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 STEERING ASSEMBLY 41 38 ...

Page 39: ... 7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16x3 4 30 STD561210 Pin Cotter 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 46...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 ENGINE 1C 40 ...

Page 41: ...r Lock Ext tooth 3 8 17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Brown ing Debris Guard 25 145996 Control Choke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF 29 137180 Arrester Spark 31 109202X Tank Fuel 32 158990 Cap Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose BIk 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17...

Page 42: ...BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 Washer 1 3 3 2 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat bik Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 24 25 121248X 72050412 134300 121250X 123976X 171852 STD541431 19171912 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap Bik Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bik Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Ztn Bolt Shoulder 5 1...

Page 43: ...ootrest LH STLT 8 166887 Decal Deck Mower E2 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 9 163204 Decal Fender Craftsman 174323 Owner s Manual English 10 156439 Decal Fender Danger 174324 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X427 278H Э040Н 106108X427 122082X 7152J 104757X 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap Value Tire Stem Value Tire FTs 1 5 X 6 0 6 Se...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 LIFT ASSEMBLY 44 ...

Page 45: ...1X Grip Handie Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173208 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc 10 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE Atl compon...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 MOWER DECK 46 ...

Page 47: ... Mower 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 144 158634 Keeper Belt 42 Clutch Cable 26 110452X Nut Push 145 165888 Pulley Idler Flat 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 146 165891 Bolt Carriage Idler 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 147 131335 Spring Extension 29 131491 Rod Hinge 148 169022 Spring Return Idler 30 157722 Screw Thdrol Washer Head ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 27 29C 1 tT 48 ...

Page 49: ...8345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 18 786102 Spacer 1 130 X 695 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 66 776422 Input Shaft 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16x3 8 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 22 792079 Spring 310 OD X 625 L 69 792170 Retaining Ring 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 70 786187 Spacer 890 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 71 788069 Square Cut Ring 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 7...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0121 E3 50 ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0121 E3 5A 33 40 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270750 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0121 E3 363 635 23 3341 333L 851 729 697 52 ...

Page 53: ...ston 020 O S 219 394348 Gear Governor 499607 Ring Set Piston 030 O S 220 690412 Washer Governor Lever 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 222 691023 Bracket Control 28 499582 Pin Piston 227 691048 Control Lever Governor 29 499583 Rod Connecting 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 32 690976 Screw Connecting Rod Valve Exhaust 240 691035 Filter Fuel 33 499596 250 690957 Retainer Breather 34 499597 Valve Intake 252 69...

Page 54: ... Tube Seal Dipstick Tube Assembly Terminal Sparkplug KEY PART NO NO 855 865 865A 865B 868 871 877 883 914 918 929 934 943 947 965 967 968 975 977 987 1005 1006 1013 1017 1019 1022 1023 691011 691012 691014 691015 690968 690969 399916 690970 690960 694000 691003 691058 690589 499809 499613 273638 499788 499810 499812 691000 691243 691247 690954 690770 690103 690971 499599 DESCRIPTION Adapter Air Co...

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

Page 60: ...s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirect 1 800 366 PART 6 a m 11 p m CST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week www sears com partsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat ww X 4ÍX w Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio у para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 888 SU HOGAR Au Canada pour service en français 1...

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