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Craftsman 917.27113, Owner'S Manual

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Page 1: ...tion 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: ...aft 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 contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system ...

Page 3: ...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 bumps Unev...

Page 4: ...s 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 clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never c...

Page 5: ...NGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible depend ability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authodzed service center 5 We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain t...

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

Page 7: ...FF SKID ATrACH 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 straight forward Remove st...

Page 8: ...st position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _IbWARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be s...

Page 9: ... motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Vedfy that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you leam 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 R...

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

Page 11: ...attery A FFACHMENT 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 GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starti...

Page 12: ...on and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthodzed 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 running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility alwa...

Page 13: ... operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Stad mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control 13 TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment dutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutc...

Page 14: ...ation 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 the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure tor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine...

Page 15: ...desirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired 15 When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performa...

Page 16: ...or 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 All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you shou...

Page 17: ...st 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 belt...

Page 18: ...re SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 2_ _ C 30 10 to _0 TEMPERAI_JRE RANGE ANTICIPATE D BEFORE NEx r OIL CHANGE 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 C...

Page 19: ... tighten knob securely ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the e lgine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one yean 19 Drain oil from engine crankcase See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in this section of this manual through step remove drain plug Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on rep...

Page 20: ...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 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 spdng Disconnect suspension arms from r...

Page 21: ...ollowing front to beck adjustment is necessary be sure to adjust beth front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should 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 th...

Page 22: ... equipped with an adjust able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance 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 tum nut A until d...

Page 23: ...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 fiat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer riresealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washer Retaining Axle Cover Square Ke...

Page 24: ...Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Battery Door Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 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 AN...

Page 25: ...ctory and adjustment should not be necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general tuming the adjusting needles In clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel aft mixture Turning the adjusting needles out counterclockwise increases...

Page 26: ...r dies turn idle fuel adjusting needle out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed 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 thi...

Page 27: ...ial el system 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 fue...

Page 28: ...nce switch es 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean repl...

Page 29: ...etor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Wom bent or loose blade Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged pert s Faulty operator safety presence control system 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 w...

Page 30: ...switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty altemator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower d...

Page 31: ... POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE RUN LIGHT ll_ A1 A2 L RUN B AI NONE RELAy NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 31 ...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271130 41 25 I I I I I I I T 16 i o 32 ...

Page 33: ...45 122822X 52 141940 70 170250 81 109748X Battery Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Case Battery Switch Interlock Hamsss Light Socket w 4152J LightBulb Cable Battery Cable Battery Fuse Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground Switch Seat Switch Ignition Key Molded Harness Ignition Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 Cover Terminal Solenoid Ammeter ProtectionWire Loop Hour Meter Harness Engine RelayAsm NOTE Allcompo...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271130 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 208 53 54 60 3 74 f 2O8 ...

Page 35: ...t Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock WJlnsert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Weshar 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Gdlle Pickoff RH 57 S TD552507 Bolt FinHex 1 4 20 UNC X75 58 150127 Air Duct 60 72140606 Bott Rdhd Sqnk 3 6 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16 UNC 114 158112 Keepe...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271130 GROUND DRIVE 6 25 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...asher 158 165589 RollPin 159 165494 Pulley td er Fiat 161 72140406 Bolt Spacer Split 395 x 59 162 73680400 Keeper Belt Idler 163 74780416 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x12 Ga Pul ey Idler V Groove Plastic 164 19091010 BellcrankClutch Grnd Dry Stl 165 165623 Retainer Belt 166 166880 Bolt 168 1654g_ Nut CrownLock 3 8 16 UNC 169 165580 Nut Cmvm Lock 5 16 18 UNC 170 165849 Link Clutch 197 169613 Spring ClutchR...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271130 STEERINGASSEMBLY d i i _ 1 L J s _ i i t n 44 40 47 2 3O a8 ...

Page 39: ...ip Beadng SteeringColumn Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Beadng Front Axle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw hex Wshhd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering 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 Steering Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271130 ENGINE 8O 40 ...

Page 41: ...0x5 8 T Engine See Breakdown Kohler ModelNo CV16s 43520 Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Shield BRNiDBR Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented Clamp Hose BIk Une Fuel PlugOil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Guage W...

Page 42: ...lip Push In Hinged 16 121250X Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 17 123976X Unc 21 171852 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD5414 31 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk 25 127018X Knob Seat Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr5 Zinc Bolt Should...

Page 43: ...ON Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Dnve Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal LiftHandle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 NOTE 11 7 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube FrontTire ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271130 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 12 13 7 3O 3 26 6 2O 44 ...

Page 45: ...6 73350800 Nut Jam Hax 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex withWasher Insert 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 ArmSuspensionRear 20 163552 RetainerSpdng 23 119807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spdng 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 126971X Rod Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 UNC 29 138057 Knob Infinite Height Adjustment 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 31 14030...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271130 MOWER DECK _ i_ T_ _ 21 22 119 121 16 1 18 29 18 117 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...165888 Washer Spacer 146 165891 Pulley Mandrel 147 131335 Nut Toplock Flanged 148 169022 Bolt 149 165898 Fastner ChdstmasTree 150 19091216 Pulley Idler Flat 151 169670 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 152 169676 Ga 153 169674 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 154 169675 Guard Mandrel L H 155 169671 Retainer 156 169872 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 157 169669 Washer Hardened 158 17720410 RollerAssembly Cam Follower 1...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271130 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 9 157 47 8 70_ 11 lO 4 157 48 ...

Page 49: ...96 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 69 792170 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 70 786187 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 71 788069 RetainingRing 71B 788092 RetainingRing 76 780090 ThrustWasher 627 ID x 031W 77 788078A ThrustWasher 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 ThrustWasher 762 ID x 031W 82 778 333 Anti RotationWasher 632 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 83 778338 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 85 792154 Use As Needed 87 788089A Fiat Washer 750 D...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL N UMBER 917 271130 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43520 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER _C_E I 13 50 ...

Page 51: ... 426 9 Clamp hose 2 12 874 09 19 12 326 03 Hose breather 11 12 018 02 20 M 0645020 Screw hax flange 12 12 108 07 M6xl 0x20 5 12 108 08 21 12 096 07 Cover valve w nipple 12 108 09 22 M 0545010 Screw hax flange 13 12 067 05 M5x0 8xl0 12 067 06 23 12 018 01 Retainer breather reed 14 12 380 01 24 12 402 02 Reed breather 15 12 043 05 16 M 0631005 17 12 144 02 18 52 139 09 19 12 755 64 21 X 25 102 22 12...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271130 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43520 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I _ 2 5 _ 10 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 11 4 I s 15 lO_eF 11 o 0 7 52 ...

Page 53: ...16 Screw hex flange M6x1 0xl 14 12 085 01 Statorassembly 15 amp 2 15 12 132 02 Spark Plug 12 t2 063 08 Baffle cylinder head 16 X 728 1 Clip cable 13 t2 063 09 Baffle cylinder 17 M 0545010 Screw hex f_nge M5x0 Sxl0 NOT ILLUSTRATED 2 X 25 92 WASHER PLAIN 3 16 2 18 12 584 08 Module ignition 19 12 452 02 Terminal 20 12 086 35 Screw hex socket M5x0 8x20 2 AIR INTAKE FILTRATION 21 M 0461013 Screw pan he...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271130 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PB 43520 STARTING SYSTEM g o 3 O o 5_ 6 EHGIHE CONTROLS OIL PAN LUBRICATION I m 3 g 1 8 ...

Page 55: ... O Ring upper oil fill tube 5 12o123 04 Tube oil flit 6 SM 0545020 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 7 12 153 01 O Ring lower oil fill tube 8 25 162 07 Screen oit pickup 9 12 096 03 Cover oil pickup screen 10 M 0545016 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 11 25 462 09 Valve oil pressure relief 13 52 050 02 Filter oil 14 X 75 10 Plug sq hd solid 3 8 15 12 393 01 Pump oil assembly 16 12 153 06 O Ring oi pump cover 1...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271130 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV16S TYPENUMBERPS 43520 CRAHK_HAFT I 2 __1 __1 3 _ FUEL SYSTEM I 56 ...

Page 57: ...01 Gasket carburetor 2 1 25 072 04 Stud 2 9 12 265 04 Deflector heat 2 12 041 03 Gasket exhaust manifold 10 47 154 01 Clip cable 4 12 126 11 Bracket muffler t 1 X 426 09 Clamp hose 2 5 12 445 06 Strap lifting i2 25 353 10 Line fuel 9 6 M 0645025 Screw hex flange 13 25 050 02 Filter fuel M6xl 0x25 2 12 522 18 Short Block NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 755 82 Gasket Set 12 757 02 Kit float 12 757 03 Kit carbure...

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Page 59: ...G GUIDE 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 I ...

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