Craftsman 917.271825 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...nce Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to yourquestions about thisproduct Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears corn craftsman ...

Page 2: ...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 Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or ...

Page 3: ...ing mower safely enough to protect them selves and othersfrom sedous injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and b_m Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spUlagebefore operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATIO...

Page 4: ...peration 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 all...

Page 5: ...ere it cannot contact spark plug CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _1 CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommended by 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: ...your tractor propedy 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 Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _I WARNING Thi...

Page 7: ...Steering Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Large Rat Washer Wheel Insert 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Loeknut 5 16 18 Seat 1 Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Keys Video Cassette 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...ghten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 18 22 ft Ibs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forv ard 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are ...

Page 9: ...e parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmis sion See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read unders...

Page 10: ...check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual INSTALL MULCHER PLATE If previously removed 1 Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position 2 Place front of mulsher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place as shown 3 Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck 4 Hook rear latch into hole on ba...

Page 11: ...k mower and ddve belts Be sure they are routed propedy around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check widng See that all connections are still secure and wires are propedy clamped J Before driving tractor be sure free wheel control is in drive position WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRAATFENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS I Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled wit...

Page 12: ...OW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWERLI_ N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS ANC FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automalic Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ...CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor A3 rACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tract...

Page 14: ...n 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 ignitionswitch in any positionother than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditionswhen tractor is standing idle with th...

Page 15: ...he operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged wilt shut off the engine t Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control ACAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment ...

Page 16: ...oline to help insure good cold weather starting I_WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohoi or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids duringstorage 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 Dra...

Page 17: ...N _ CAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operationand perfor manoe it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for s...

Page 18: ...d that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS 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 mu...

Page 19: ...n tractoras instructedin this manual Some adjustmentswillneed to be made periodicallyto properlymaintain 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 fu...

Page 20: ...ve hex bolt lock washer and flat washer secudng blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 20 _ 4 Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs lorque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated M...

Page 21: ...ice center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classificationSF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE _SCOSr_ _S NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 lOW30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 1 Check y...

Page 22: ...replace pre cleaner 6 Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge 7 Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate 2 Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor 3 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 4 Reinstall cartridge plate wing nuts precleaner cover and secure wi...

Page 23: ...ttachment 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 swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension ...

Page 24: ...r 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 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen n...

Page 25: ...nd clutching idler 3 4 5 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above procedure EnginePulley Clutching Idler Stationary IdlerJ Transmission InputPulley _ TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTME...

Page 26: ...our local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Retaining Ring Wa_ers_ C ver TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA rrERY A CAUTION Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks 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 inthe MAIN...

Page 27: ...HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 To replace reverse above procedure ieadlight Wire for ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and sys tems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair est...

Page 28: ...r five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 28 2 With throttle control lever in slow position hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM 3 While still holdingthrottle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture screw In clockwise until engine begins to die and then turn ...

Page 29: ...essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also expedance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng 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 ran until the fuel ...

Page 30: ...with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section lg Cootact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Check all wiring 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 8...

Page 31: ...n in clutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 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 with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect ...

Page 32: ...tion Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing CORRECTION 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 shar...

Page 33: ...s_uPlSCC_NI _E_ 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 WlTH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CUPS HEADLIGHTS F_ NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABL...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271825 r J 34 ...

Page 35: ...et w 4152J 22 4152J LighlBulb 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 178437 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 1214 33X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wi...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271825 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 58 12 53 7 207 6O 74 60 2O8 ...

Page 37: ... Bracket Fonder Sapport 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 _8 x 1 2 T _r 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock W Insert i 4 20 UNC 52 19 _1416 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8o18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Gd lePickoff RH 57 S K 552507 Bolt FInHex 1 4 20 UNC X 75 58 140547 Air Duct 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 271825 GROUND DRIVE 57 32 52 16 212 70 116 66 38 ...

Page 39: ...rking Brake 89 164890X428 Console Shift Cap Parking Brake 90 124346X Nut Se_f Thd Wsh hd 1 4 Zinc Bracket Transaxle 95 170201 Control Bypass BOlt Hex Hd 5 16 18 Unc x 5 4 96 4497H Retainer Sp dng 1 Zinc Cad Shaft Foot Pedal 116 721406 _ Bolt Cart 3 8 16 x 1 Bearing Nylon 120 73960660 Nut lock Fig 3 8 16 Washer 150 175456 Sgecer Retainer Pin Roll 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga Pulley Composi...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271825 STEERING ASSEMBLY B8 J 40 ...

Page 41: ...od Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 331 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 139769 Insed Steering Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Lock Nut Center 3 8 24 UNF 41 100711L Adaptor Stee ringWheel 42 145054X423 Boot Steering Dash P L Mtl BIk 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Steedng Non Adjust 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting Grease ...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271825 31 39 _28 32 33 29 38 81 34 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 42 ...

Page 43: ...asher Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 S I_522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 165287 Gasket Muffler 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy S _ 551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt 169837 Shield Browning Debris Guard 145996 Contro_Choke 73920600 Nut Keps 3 5 24 Unf 152927 Screw Tr 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 137180 Arrestor Spark 157103 Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear 161696 Cap Fuel Gauge STLT 123487X Cl...

Page 44: ...00616 Screw 3 8 15 x 1 5 SMGML 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1X 14 Ga 10 174894 Pan Pnt Seat blk 11 166369 KnobSeat 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 17 123976X Nut Lock I 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 21 171652 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A 22 STD541431 Nut...

Page 45: ...y Decal Replacement Srs 138311 Decal Lift Handle Decal By Pass t 65803X428 Pad Footrest Lh STLT Decal Fonder Craftsman Gold 165799X428 Pad Footrest Rh STLT Decal Deck B 42 179603 Manual Owne s English Decal Fender STLTH Oper Inst E S 179604 Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 It 59192 V_dveCap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 599...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 271825 LIFTASSEMBLY 13 5 3 6 13 I 19 I 13 19 20 46 ...

Page 47: ...X Grip Handle Fluted 8 129365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 13_866 Link Asrn Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73 350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspeneion Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Uft Tapered 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 No rE AJlcomponent dimensi...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271825 MOWERDECK 34 21 119 i 118 19 21 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...267 Bracket Defleefor 131 STD633710 Boff Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 1 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 142 165890 Arm Spring Brake Mower 25 123713X Spring Torston Deflector 143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42 26 110452X Nut Push f44 158634 Keeper Belt 42 Clutch Cable 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 145 165888 Pulley Idler Flat 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 146 171977 Bolt Carraige Idler 29 131491 Rod Hinge 1...

Page 50: ...17 16 32 48 8 60 58 119 13_ 14 109 107 go0 z 0 o m I xo r I mo u _m ...

Page 51: ...70423 Wedge Fdction Pack 31 170371 Sleeve Bearing 75 X 1 575 X 625 32 170424 Clip Washer 316xl 50x 1046 32 170389 SleeveBearing Out board Plated 75xl 750x 625 83 161162 Pin Standard Hendless 33 142991 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 1 20d X 13 84 170425 Fitting 5 15 See 3 32 Tube _k 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank 34 170390 Lip Seat Axle Seal 86 170427 Expansion Tank 35 170 391 Shaft Axle 75 X 11 39 Key R H 87 17...

Page 52: ...ODEL NUMBER 917 271825 BRIGGS STRA I I ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2275 E1 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 22_ 1132_ 15_ 4_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271825 BRIGGS STRATrON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2275 E1 51 50_ 2671 365A 51A 861 FUEL PUMP KIT 306 _ 240_ 4251 947_ 865A 1 447_ 306A_ 297_o 3341 1119_ 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271825 BRIGGS STRATFONENGINE MODELNUMBER42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2275 E1 697_ 1051 _ _ _ 802 I 797K 797 1036 LABEL EMISSION 74 332_ 934_ 7_ 1006 _ _ 1005_ 54 ...

Page 55: ...l 205 690322 Screw Bell Crank 25 696397 Piston Assembly Standard 209 691273 Spring Governor 25 696398 Piston Assembly 010 211 691807 S rin Governor Idler Oversize 212 693544 T_ro_t_e Link 25 696399 Piston Assembly 020 Over 219 696376 Gear Governor size 220 690412 Washer _Governor Gear 25 696400 Piston Assembly 030 222 691366 Brackct L ontrol Oversize 227 690762 Lever Governor Control 26 696403 Rin...

Page 56: ...nd Terminal 947 693495 Solenoid Fuel 523 691385 Dipstick 955 693513 Plug Carburetor 524 280860 SeaI Dipetick Tube 967 272490 Filter Air 525 690823 Dipstick Tube 968 691207 Cover Air Cleaner 544 692034 Armature Starter 971 691100 Screw Air Cleaner Base 551 690415 Valve Cover 1005 498157 Fan Flywheel 552 690552 1006 691247 Retainer Fan Bushing Governor Crank 552A 690553 Bushing Governor Crank 1019 4...

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Page 59: ...FE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I I AA greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I O ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme ono o ...

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