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Summary of Contents for 917.271632

Page 1: ...ration Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about thisproduct 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 craffsman ...

Page 2: ...tor 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 instructionscon tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repaim caused by fuel determined to be contami nated o...

Page 3: ...rs age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the r_dingmower safely enough to protectthemselves and others from sedous injury II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe in ury or death AlLs_opes require extra caut on...

Page 4: ...r operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspectthe equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or ...

Page 5: ...here it cannot contact spark plug _CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommendedby and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction ...

Page 6: ...e and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follew a reguTar schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructionsunder Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual...

Page 7: ... Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18_ 1 Lockwasher 3 8 J_ Ste_ddngtwrh eel _teadng thEX_a_sng n _Boot Seat Keys 1 Washer 17132 x 1 3116 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...shaft onto lower steedng shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Positionfront wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steedng wheel and slide adapter onto steedng shaft...

Page 9: ...ent lift lever to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Oper...

Page 10: ...ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sectionof this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the bra_e 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 Y...

Page 11: ...SLOW WARNING ENo REoN E GINEOFF O LPRE_ORE L GHTSO_ OVegT_ P FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LCCKED MOWER LIFT r t R N H L ATTACHMENT 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 Automa_cModelsonly 11 ...

Page 12: ...cates charging or discharging of 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 declutchingand braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor...

Page 13: ...n and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignitionswitch 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 alway...

Page 14: ...r to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightlyas you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turnsslowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or tow tractor at more than fi...

Page 15: ... on seat in operating position depress elutclVbreke pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to DISEN GAGED position 4 Move throttle controlto choke position NOTE Beforestarting readthe warmand coldstartingproceduresbelow 5 Insert key into ignitionand turn key clockwise to START positionand release key as soon as engine starts Do not run s...

Page 16: ...peed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housingfree 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 the ...

Page 17: ...r All adjustmentsin the Service and Adjustmentssection 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 dean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake opera...

Page 18: ...esults mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL I Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and fiat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown 18 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble he...

Page 19: ...though multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your en gine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of op eration or at least once a year ifthe trac tor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check th...

Page 20: ...bsorbent ctoth and squeeze to remove excess oil NOTE Ifvery dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner 6 Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge 7 Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Remove cartridge nut 2 Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entedng carburetor 3 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on fiat ...

Page 21: ...R 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 spdng and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti swayber ...

Page 22: ...side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both 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...

Page 23: ...age parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 Ifdistance 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 4 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 sa...

Page 24: ...e 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 snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tiresdue to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Retaining_ _ Ring...

Page 25: ... 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door BaUew Door 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 grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close ho...

Page 26: ...upplyof fuelto theengine givinga leaner fuel air mixture Tumingthe idle mixturevalve out seunter clockwise inoreasasthe supplyof fuel to the enginegivinga richerfuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needlevalve andthe seatincarburetor may resultifscrew is tomed intoo tight PRELIMINARYSETI ING 1 Air cleanerassemblymustbe assembled to thecarburetor when making carburetor adjusbllents 2 Be surethe...

Page 27: ...essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experiance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which reads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel...

Page 28: ...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 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a a Sears or other quali...

Page 29: ...ck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 1 Set in Higher Cut position 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 Drain fuel tank and refill witt fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refilltank with f...

Page 30: ... lightswitch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery ceil s 2 Poor cable connections 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 R...

Page 31: ...541_1B DC SCO_J_Iq_ D i t FUE_EOIQF__FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID Rso EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL _ _ _ I ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF TH_S THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS _ WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHT...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271632 ELECTRICAL 28 29 32 ...

Page 33: ... Ga 11 red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 40 170217 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 114 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terrnlnal Red 43 175141 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271632 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 28 12 2O7 53 5 55 7 207 54 74 13 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ...Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 3 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot 51 73800400 Nut Lock wllnsert 114 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9132 x 718 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pk koff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex WSHD 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Gdlle Pic_off RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nu...

Page 36: ...GROUNDDR VE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2 11632 ...

Page 37: ...Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 53 105710X Link Clutch 7 66 55 105709X Spring Retem Clutch 6 75 56 17060616 Screw 5 8 16 x 1 O 57 166855 V Be9 Gd Drive 59 169691 Keepar Belt Centerspan 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 82 6683R Cover Pedal BIk Round 63 175410 Pulley Eng 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 65 STD551143 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7116 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 70 1...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271632 STEERINGASSEMBLY 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...ring 37 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 139769 Cap Wheel Steer OPP BIk 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steedng Dash PIL M8 BIk 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Steering Non Adjust 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting Grease 51 STD541431 Nut Lock Hx W In...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271632 31 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4O ...

Page 41: ...R Guard 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 109 202X Tank Fuel 125 Fr 32 158990 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose BIk 37 137040 Line Fuel 20 38 148315 Plug Oil Drain 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line 44 17670412 ScrewHexwshThdrolll4 2Ox3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9132 X 718 X 16ga STD551131 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 72 7107 _512 Screw Hexhd C...

Page 42: ...21250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 6 STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w ins 3 6 16 Unc 21 1718 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A 7 124181X Spring Beat Cwsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 B ID541431 Nut Hex Lock w Ins 5 16 18 8 1700 616 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 17132 X 1 3 16 X 12 Ga 9 19t316_4 W_sher 15 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 _276_8X 5_ Shou_e_ 5...

Page 43: ...Footrest LH STLT Decal Hood Side 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Mower 178516 Manual Owner s Engflsh Decal Fender CraRsman 178517 Manual Ovmer s Spanish Decal Fender Danger WHEELS TIRES 5 S 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION I 59192 Cap ValueTire 2 65139 StemValue 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 front White Service 6 278H Fitting G...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271632 LIFTASSEMBLY 5 13 12 13 3 2 l _ l _ i 5 44 ...

Page 45: ... 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 s rD624008 Retainer Spdng 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc 18 73800800 Nut LockwA_sh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Sp_ng 31 159865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crowniock 3 8 24 NOTE All component d...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271632 MOWERDECK 15t 153 155 I 40 J 105 106 102 103 t02 I_ 21 i I 16 19 21 11 28 _ 46 ...

Page 47: ... Pulley Maedroi 154 169675 33 137266 Nut Toplock Flanged 155 169671 34 ST T 333717 Bolt 156 169672 35 133835 Fastner Christmas Tree 157 169669 38 131494 Pulley Idldr Flat 158 17720410 37 S_To51037 Washer 13 32x 13 16x 16Ga 159 72140614 40 1_541437 NutCrowniock3 8 16UNC 130794 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45 STD624003 Retainer 16_o83 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 49 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271632 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 140 e 20 21 27 22 38 11e 9 53 24 25 32 42 47 4B 49 50 Ne 62 63 I 69 48 768 6 6 ...

Page 49: ... 57 110071X Gear Spur 32T 19 160942 Cover Detent 58 120952X Shaft Cross 20 160943 Gear Spur 1 2T 59 170991 Gear Miter 1 2T idler 21 148267 Collar Clutch 60 160950 Axle RH 22 138236 Assy Kit Clutch Keys 61 170992 Housing Lower 23 73810600 Nut Lock 5 16 24 62 7294J Disc Brake 24 142676 Shaft Intermediate 63 108989X Spacer Brake Puck 25 2244J Key Woodruff No 61 64 160952 Jaw Brake 26 105916 Ring Reta...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271632 BRIGGS STRATFON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0136 E1 I 1019LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 552 51 RI _ I 145 L J 46 12 50 ...

Page 51: ...I LI ff CARBURL_rOR PART NUMBER t42 _o _ _l p_q_ j _7 THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE A MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT to4 1_0 2_6_ 987 95_ 634A __ 634J_ 117 P 231 tP142 _ i1_R_7tJ_ R IG3_c KO 216 222 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 61 _ _ 20 _ 176 o o 12 __B6_1022 9 6170 _1_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271632 BRIGGS STRATFON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0136 E1 1006_ 287 _ 695_ 0_ 0 1119_ 741 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS 52 ...

Page 53: ...767 Mechanical Governor Link 26 690162 Ring Set Piston Std 209 260695 Spdn Governor 690164 Ring Set Piston 010 O S i 216 262766 Link _hoke 690166 Ring Set Piston 020 O S 222 694642 Bracket Control 690166 Rin Set Piston 030 O S 227 691374 Lever Governor Control L_ Piston Pin 27 691299 231 691636 O Screw Choke Valve 28 498319 Pin Assembly Piston Std 232 262785 Spring GovernorLink 498320 Pin Assembly...

Page 54: ...230 Dipstick 987 991326 O Seal Throttle Shaft 524 281370 DipstickTube Seal 996 690678 CarburetorShield 525 496113 DipstickTube 1005 261400 Fan Flywheel 544 497603 Armature Starter 1906 690452 Retainer Fan 552 491986 S_shing Gov Lever 1 919 6901 69 Label Kit 562 691119 Bolt Governor Control Lever 1022 272475 Gasket Rocker Cover 579 92278 Nut Starter Cable 1023 691192 Cover Rocker 601 95162 Clamp Ho...

Page 55: ...RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme I caution when changing direction on elopes I I ...

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