Craftsman 917.271860 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...sly built engines Before you start the I engine read and understand this Owner s Manual 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 prn Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears corn craftsman ...

Page 2: ...because of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the 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 eng...

Page 3: ...ch as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without...

Page 4: ...sible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use ext...

Page 5: ...if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stoppin...

Page 6: ...r 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 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 _WARNING This tr...

Page 7: ...ering Boot Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5116 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter Seat 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 t Steering n Shaft _Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...sion shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten 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 forward 4 Remove steering...

Page 9: ...sition 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in transmis sion disengaged position 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 understa...

Page 10: ...our tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual V CHECKLIST Before you operate 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 been completed No remaining loose parts in carton...

Page 11: ...NGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST SLOW Ol L OV_ _MP UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...g of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor A n ACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used ...

Page 13: ...tor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go 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 always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass ar...

Page 14: ...s so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Attachemnt Clutch Lift Lever Engaged High Position Position TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTIO N Do not drive up or down ills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the slope guide at the back of this manual Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is n...

Page 15: ...ol 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 the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instruc tions...

Page 16: ... 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 service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transm...

Page 17: ...d 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 disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also...

Page 18: ...es 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 should re...

Page 19: ...sher and flat washer securing 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 4 Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We...

Page 20: ...ON Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although 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 E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possib...

Page 21: ...ay cause deteriora tion of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge Wing Nut Pre Cleaner Air Screel Cartridge Plate CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust dirt or ...

Page 22: ...tch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from ...

Page 23: ...e length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of tums When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear 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 number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tigh...

Page 24: ... distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact a Sears or other qualified service center With Parking Brake Engaged Jam Nut Nut A Arm Do Not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance ...

Page 25: ... satisfied Motion Control Lever Neutral Lock Gate _ Adjustment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACE MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to ri...

Page 26: ...any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hood to raised position 2 Remove terminal guard 3 Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 4 Install new battery w...

Page 27: ...ary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast position 2 Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against quarter circle Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check ad...

Page 28: ...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 holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture screw In clockwise until engine begins to die and then turn out counterclockwise until engine runs rough Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions 4 Continue to hold throttle lever a...

Page 29: ...m forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also 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 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and ca...

Page 30: ...ir filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in 8 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Brake pedal not depressed 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 3 Weak or dead battery Service and Adjustments section 8 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Depress brake pedal 2 Disenga...

Page 31: ...ogged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism 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 filte...

Page 32: ...aged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control 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 before stopping engine 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower...

Page 33: ... S A 1 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 BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOT...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271860 26 29 I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...w 4152J 22 4152J Light Bulb 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 735t 0400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 179720 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271860 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 39 31 58 166 219 219 6O 74 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...X599 Lens Grille 30 175692X558 Fender Footrest 31 139976 Bracket Fender Support 37 17480508 Screw ThdroL 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 BracketAsm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 174930 Air Duct 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16 UNC 142 175702 Plate ReinforcementSTLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 B...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271860 GROUND DRIVE 57 32 168 38 _ 156 166 _ _ 39 35 212 7O 116 62 36 32 28_ 30 38 ...

Page 39: ...0 STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16uncx 1 1 2 166 166880 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 169 165580 53 105710 Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper CenterSpan 202 72110614 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 212 145212 62 8883R...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271860 STEERING ASSEMBLY J 1 t i 29 88 I 29 47 30 67 43 40 ...

Page 41: ...8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27132x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering BushingUnk Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw 1 r 10 32x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insed SteeringWheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge Lock Nut Center 3 8 24 UNF Adaptor SteeringWheel Boot ...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271860 ENGINE 2 14 25 38 _ _ 26 31 33 39 _ 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 13 81 42 ...

Page 43: ...Breakdown BriggsModel No 407777 0167 E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Seres Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 5 16 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt ShieldBrowning DebrisGuard ControlChoke Nat Keps 3 8 24 Unf Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear Cap Fuel Guage STLT Cla...

Page 44: ...Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pet Seat blk KnobSeat Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 DESCRIPTION BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Should...

Page 45: ...305 14 13 DESCRIP_ON Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower DriveSchematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal LiltHandle Pad FootrestLh STLT Pad FootrestRh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIP_ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 lO 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tira Front 59904 Tube FrontTi...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271860 LIFT ASSEMBLY 11 13 5 4 6 3 6 13 19 13 31 32 19 2O 15 2O 46 ...

Page 47: ...1X GripHandle Fluted 8 122365X ButtonPlunger Read 11 139865 LinkAsm Lift LH 12 139866 LinkAsm Lift R H 13 s rD624008 Retainer Spdng 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 738 X 800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All componentdimensionsg...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271860 MOWERDECK e7 68 157 CF _ 40 _P _P f 153 _14_ 159 _ _ 144 ___15045 119 2 16 149 1 18 28 29 _ 18 27 6 19F 21 119 _ _117 48 ...

Page 49: ...r 11 32 x 5 8 x 18 Ga 146 171977 Rod Hinge 147 131335 ScrewThdrolRollingWsh Hd 148 169022 Washer Spacer 149 165898 Pulley Mandrel 150 19091216 Nut Toplock Flanged 151 169670 Bolt 152 169676 Pulley Idler Flat 153 169674 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 154 169675 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 155 169671 Guard Mandrel L H 156 169672 Retainer 157 169669 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 158 17720408 Washer Hardened...

Page 50: ...c J1 O 81 77 79 73 17 16 32 64 93 119_ 120_ 19 107 12 90O o I I oO mo r m Zl c z Mi nW 0 ...

Page 51: ...shaft 42 170395 Magnet Ring 109 170434 43 170396 Spring Bypass 111 170435 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 112 170436 Long 113 170437 45 170397 Filter 116 170438 46 170398 Base Filter 119 170439 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 120 170440 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 121 170441 49 170401 Arm Bypass 122 170442 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 External 123 170443 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 12...

Page 52: ...GS STRA n ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0167 E1 265 _ 9 267_ 2101 188 _78 1019 LABEL KIT I lC_ OWNERS MANUAL I _J 270_ 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 287 _4_ 2_ _ 865_22_ 7o3_ 354 41 654 51A_ 53 1 447A_ 691_ 20_ 6170 51A_ j929_ 89o 52 ...

Page 53: ...ER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0167 E1 1 _i 2 0 _ _ 3 _ 7_ 1023A 211_ 209 1251 11691 141 672 _ _ I____II I I _ 8 _ 9 I _ 30 _ 117w 276 O 118_ OI 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 987 1123 _ 276_ 104 I 24_ lo50 _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A L_ _ 137 0 987 _ 1123_ 1124_ 633_ 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271860 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0167 E1 789 573 48 197 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 7 51 276 _ 20 9_ s_AC _ 883_ 1 9430 1022 842 524 510 513 697 54 ...

Page 55: ...g Clamp Oversize 276 690997 0 Washer Sealing 26 499607 Ring Set Piston 030 287 690960 Screw Dipstick Tube Oversize 304 695277 Housing Blower 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 305 691005 Screw Blower Housing 26 690229 Pin Piston 309 691262 Motor Starter 29 499583 Rod Connecting 310 691263 Bolt Starter Motor 32 690976 Screw Connecting Rod 311 497608 Brush Set 33 499596 Valve Exhaust 332 691059 Nut Flywheel ...

Page 56: ...abel Emission 697 690372 Screw Ddve Cap 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 703 691010 Clip 1058 274794 Owner s Manual 710 697474 Cover Oil Filter 1070 691058 Screw Flywheel Fan 718 690959 Pin Locating 1090 691293 Retainer Brush 726 499612 Gear Ring 1095 694013 Kit Valve Overhaul 741 690980 Gear Timing 1100 690973 Pivot Rocker Arm 742 690328 Retainer ERing 1119 691183 Screw Alternator 750 691033 Screw Oil ...

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Page 59: ... RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL u1 co 15 MAX t _ 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 _o n _w_tl e n c ha_ _g _n_g di ection on slopes ...

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