Craftsman 917.270740 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ... 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: ...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 equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply This warranty applies only while this product is in the United S...

Page 3: ... or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do notturn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced ...

Page 4: ...e and when backing look behind and down for small children _tLLook for this symbol to point o ut mpor tent sarety precautions It means L _u TION_ BECOME AWAREll YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED _CAUTION In order to prevent acciden tal starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always dis connect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug _kCAUTION Do not coast ...

Page 5: ...and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available 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 Storage sections of this ...

Page 6: ...5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steedng Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer Steedng Boot M 1 Lockwasher 3 8 U Steering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette 6 ...

Page 7: ...EFORE 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 the tractor so they are pointing str...

Page 8: ...h brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmission See 0 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 See Operation section for locatlon and function of controls _I_WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the O...

Page 9: ...team how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is propedy adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST 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 No r...

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

Page 11: ...battery 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 fo...

Page 12: ...l 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 OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is s...

Page 13: ...d will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch control A CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachemnt Clutch Engaged High Position Position Low Position Position Deflector TO OPERATE ON HILL...

Page 14: ...ne to help insure good cold weather starting WARNING 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 problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain t...

Page 15: ...he 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 f...

Page 16: ...eed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f 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 into the grass and not be noticed Also t...

Page 17: ...ten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor 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 wil need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be c...

Page 18: ...or best results 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...

Page 19: ... grass clippings and other materials To prevent damage 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 ...

Page 20: ...an absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge Reinstall cover and secure with knob e TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Remove cartridge nut Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean cartddge by tapping gently on flat surface If...

Page 21: ... of tractor Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED 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 pulleybolt 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 susp...

Page 22: ...oximately 10 3 8 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than roar tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal nu...

Page 23: ...nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 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 six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact your nearest authorized service center department With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A Jam Nut 23 Do Not touch this nut If fur...

Page 24: ...e Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square...

Page 25: ...irst then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and nut as shown Tighten securely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Battery Box Nut Hex Positive Red Cable ...

Page 26: ...n clamp screw se curely TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust...

Page 27: ...runs rough Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions Release throttle lever ACCELERATION TEST Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle mixture valve out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if neces sary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMP...

Page 28: ...al el system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels 9called gasohot 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...

Page 29: ... or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter 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 depertme...

Page 30: ...ower 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 a...

Page 31: ...rol in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds stopping engine CORRECTION Remove 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 Le...

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Page 33: ... OFF J _CNN_ _TO _ IGNITION SWITCH t 711 OFF M G At NONE RUN UGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B At NONE START S A1 NONE 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 WILL BEC...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270740 I I 41 22 21 I I I I I I a 70 I 27 1 26 J I 29 i 28 I I I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...d 11 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 26 166180 Fuse 15 Amp 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 163968 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 170217 Hamess Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270740 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 12 53 74 2O8 36 ...

Page 37: ...age 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH ClipTlnnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H HoodAssambly BumperHood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grillew Clips Lens Grille Fend Ftrast PntSTLT W CPH 558 Bracket Fender Support Scraw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Nut Lockwilr_sert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9132 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Bracket Grille Pickoff LH Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270740 GROUND DRIVE ...

Page 39: ...k Clutch 164 19091010 49 123205X Retainer Belt 165 165623 50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Uno 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 Center Span 202 72110612 61 17060612 Screw...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270740 STEERING ASSEMBLY L I _41 _q 42 62 44 is 4O ...

Page 41: ... x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Beadng SteeringColumn Dragltnk Washer Lock Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Stearin9 Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support 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 x ...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270740 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 72 62 81 38 78 13 4 _ I _ _I 42 ...

Page 43: ...0 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown Briggs Model No 311707 0132 E1 Muffler Gasket Kohler Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer ShieldBrn 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 114 20x 3 4 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Washer 9 32 x 7 6 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock ...

Page 44: ...Washer 13 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 Pan Seat Emboss QCK Conn 25 127018X Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga Bol...

Page 45: ...l V Belt Schematic DESCRIPTION Decal Battery DngdPsn Eng Decal Fender Auto Sears Decal Engine 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 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Service Item o_ 1067...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270740 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 11 13 5 3 2 8 I 1 i t I I 5 13 19 13 32 32 19 46 ...

Page 47: ...5631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 167253 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 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 Allcompone...

Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270740 158 157 _ _67 156 151 153 155 153 154 i il 47 34 68 21 119 118 6 19F 21 2 16 1 18 21 22 28 29 r _121 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...169674 35 133835 Fastner Chdstmas Trae 154 169675 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 155 169671 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 156 169672 Gauge 157 169669 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16 UNC 158 17720410 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 159 72140614 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 130794 48 133944 Washer Hardened 49 15_ Roller Assembly Cam Follower 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 1...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270740 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE o MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 ao 5O ...

Page 51: ...ng SpiralRetaining 170394 Pin Jack shaft 109 170434 170395 Magnet Ring 111 170435 170396 Spring Bypass 112 170436 150797 Hydro Mtg Scraw 3 9 24 X 2 5 113 170437 Long 170397 Filter 116 70438 170398 Base Filter 119 170439 170999 Actuator Bypass 120 170440 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 121 170441 170401 Arm Bypass 170202 Retaining Ring 250 External 122 170442 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 123 170443 T...

Page 52: ...0 BRIGGS STRATI ON ENGINE MODEL NO 311707 TYPE NO 0132 E1 914 1023 13_ 1022 654 5J 383 238 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT SlO 1022 51A lk REQUIRES PECIALTOOLS TOINSTALL SEEREPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL I 1019 LABEL KIT I los90W ER SMA UAL J 52 ...

Page 53: ...R 917 270740 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NO 311707 TYPE NO 0132 E1 LMTiCARBURETOR pART NUMBER LOCATIONS 276 _mCA U ETO_ SE_ I_ _ _ C OKE A ATm A O _ UALc oKE s_STE S 121 CARBURETOR KIT lo4_ 1 70 2s7 9__ 358 GASKET SET 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270740 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NO 311707 TYPE NO 0132 E1 624 267 _ I 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 54 ...

Page 55: ...90227 Stud Carburetor 54 95160 Screw Intake Manifold 73 494439 Screen Rotating 74 94821 Screw Rotating Screen 75 225136 Washer Flywheel 78 94896 Screw Flywheel Guard 87 491323 k Seal Governor Shaft 93 281346 Bushing Throttle Shaft 94 498030 95 94098 98 495800 104 231789 105 231855 106 231854 108 224558 106A224540 117 232118 Valve Idle Adjustment Screw ThrottleValve Kit Idle Speed Pin Float Hinge V...

Page 56: ...rive Cover Gear Timing Screw Breather Baffle Link Counterweight Counterweight Pin Counterweight Screw Counterweight Gear Pinion For Steel Ring Gear On_y Gear Starter For Aluminum Ring Gear Only Gear Starter For Plastic Ring Gear Only Harness Wiring 797 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 801 497626 Cap Drive 802 497607 Cap End 803 497604 Housing Starter 813 393514 Clamp 830 94555 Stud Rocker Arm 847 496415 ...

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

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

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