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Craftsman 917.27191, Owner'S Manual

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Page 1: ...ously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers toyour questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Llne 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...because of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the nding 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 engi...

Page 3: ...ectssuch as rocks toys wire etc which couldbe 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 wi...

Page 4: ...le 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 comers shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra c...

Page 5: ...f 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 stopping...

Page 6: ...ble 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 RESPONSIBILmES 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 manua...

Page 7: ... Bolt 1 4 28x 1 1 4 _ Steedng Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 2 2_ _ 1 Locknut 1 4 28 P Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...nd lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 10 12 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 wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft ...

Page 9: ...plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing ciutcWbrake 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 DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls AWARNING Before starting read understand and follow all...

Page 10: ...ng motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of 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 brake is properly 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 ...

Page 11: ... FAST SLOW WARNING ENG EON ENG NEOFF O LPR_S RE OG n SON OVE_P I FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKINGBRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED 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 FREEWHEEL Automatic Modelsonly ...

Page 12: ...arging 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 declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used ...

Page 13: ...emove 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 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 s...

Page 14: ...OWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _ CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the...

Page 15: ...s dudng 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 Instructionsfor additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner product...

Page 16: ...second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable 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 Wh...

Page 17: ...ce To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractoras instructedin this manual Some adjustmentswill need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in 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 f...

Page 18: ...est results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or rosharpened 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 Reassembl...

Page 19: ...operating temperature SAE VISCOSr_f GRADES 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 R Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tract...

Page 20: ...E COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other extemal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating ...

Page 21: ...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 under tractor Small Retainer Spring Clutch Spdn IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook...

Page 22: ... 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 nut E on both front links an eq...

Page 23: ... DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Remove belt downward from aroun...

Page 24: ...pair 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 dng securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Axle Cover I Square Key...

Page 25: ...th remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Hex Bolt Keps Nut 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 hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor...

Page 26: ... before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Replace air cleaner cover a...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...s 3 Loose or damaged widng 4 Faulty 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 refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments se...

Page 29: ... and trash around mandrels Excessive vibratlon Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with wlth attachment clutch engaged Poorcut uneven 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 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 gaso...

Page 30: ...dout 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged widng Battery will not 1 charge 2 3 4 Engine backfires 1 when turning engine OFF Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOV_ position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to...

Page 31: ...TERNATOR sYSTEM 6ATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL sOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE uGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPSSO AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILLDIM ASTHE ENGINE IS sPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR SRIGHTSST HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVAB_LE GONNECTION_ REMOVABLE CONNEGTIONS wIRING INSULATSD CUPS ING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR NOTS IF WIR v _ _ IL BE REPLACED TO OF UNI in_ _ ___O...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271910 ELECTRICAL 33 _ 26 lI I I 12 i ...

Page 33: ...ghtSocket 0N 4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 CableGround 29 121306X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key MoldedCraftsman 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hax 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6Amp 52 141940 Protec...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271910 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 39 58 166 2O8 219 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ...39976 Bracket Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 174930 Air Duct 60 STD533707 BoltRdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 DashLowerSTLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 114 158112 Keeper BOlt Rear Lh Stl 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 PlateReinforcementSTLT 143 154966 BracketSwaybar Chassis 144 17...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271910 GROUNDDRIVE 36 ...

Page 37: ...54407 BelicrankClutchGmd Dry Stl 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer Belt 166 166880 50 STD523715 BoltHexHd3 8 16x1 1i2 168 165492 51 STITo41437 NutCmwnLock3 8 16UNC 169 165580 52 S_1431 NutCrawnLookS 16 18UNC 170 173894 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 10b 709X Spring Clutch Retum 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 3 6 16 x 1 1 4 202 72110614 57 130801 V SClt Ground Drive 212 145212 59 169691 Keeper Bel...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL N UM BER 917 271910 STEERING f 43 ...

Page 39: ... x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 130485 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 STD541537 Gripco Nut 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232 X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting Gm...

Page 40: ...in Oil Easy 16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Bm Dbr Guard 25 145996 Control Choke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 32 161696 Cap FueIGuage 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 1 ToO82X Spacer Pad 37 854 31 1 Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Oil Drain Easy 39 109227X Pad Idler 45 17000612 Scre...

Page 41: ...Shaft Assembly Uft Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21132 x 1 x 21 Gauge Beadng Nylon Gdp Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Link Uft L H Link Lift R H RetainerSpdng KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownl...

Page 42: ...Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 21 171852 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 _1431 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML 24 19171912 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 180186 Pan Pnt Seat blk 166369 Knob Seat 121246X Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch DESCRIPTION BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc SpdngCprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulde...

Page 43: ...3 Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor DESCRIPTION Decal Mower DriveSchematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Sears Decal Deck Decal Batter Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner sManual English Owner sManual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tlra Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Service Item Only ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271910 MOWERDECK lS7 151 152 68 34 47 I 101 103 105 I 1 6 2 16 18 29 _18 26 27 44 ...

Page 45: ... 32x5i8x16Ga 145 165888 Rod Hinge 146 171977 BorewThdrol 147 131335 Washer Spacer 148 169022 Pulley Mandrel 149 165898 Nut Toplock Flanged 150 19091216 Bolt 151 169670 Pulley Idler Rat 152 169676 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x16 153 169674 Gauge 154 169675 NutCrownlock3 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 159 STD53371...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271910 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C NtJMBERS HERE 46 ...

Page 47: ...778353 Spur Gear 17 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 22 792079 Spdng 310 OD x 625 L 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4_ 65 780189 FlatWasher 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 563 ID x 062W 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 66 776422 input Shaft 27 792035 RetainingRing 67 7763 6 Shifter ...

Page 48: ...ACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271910 BRIGGS STRATfON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER407777 TYPENUMBER0167 E1 _AI 101 I _1_ _78 287_ I 524_ I 1019 LABEL KIT I I IO_OWNER S _U_ I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 3O4 1017_ 447 _ 6548 48 ...

Page 49: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271910 BRIGGS STRA rroN ENGINE MODEL NUMBER407777 TYPENUMBER0167 E1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET _70 11230 1124913 _ 49 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271910 BRIGGS STRA R ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0167 E1 1055 VALVE GASKET SET 1 197 48 358 ENGINE GASKET SET _e ...

Page 51: ...0442 48 692714 Short Block 445777 0112 418 690999 E2 Replacement Engine 445 499486 50 695241 Manifold Intake 447 691003 51 690949 2 Gasket Intake 447A 690960 51A 690950 2 _ Gasket Intake 467 691008 53 690951 Stud Carburetor 474 696459 54 695240 Screw Intake Manifold 505 691029 73 691055 Screen Rotating 74 691057 Screw Rotating Screen 510 497606 75 691056 Washer Flywheel 89 690283 Plug Oil 95 69071...

Page 52: ...ssembly TarminaI Sparkplug Adapter Air Cover Air Guide Cover Air Guide Cover Air Guide SoaI Valve 883 690970 Gasket Exhaust 914 691127 Screw RockerCover 918 694000 Hose Vacuum 929 695239 Screw Choke Control Bracket 929A 691003 Screw Choke Control Bracket 943 690589 SeaI O Ring Oil Pump Cover 947 499809 Solenoid Fuel 965 499613 Cover OffPump 967 272638 Filter PraCleaner 968 499788 Cover AirCleaner ...

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Page 55: ...SKY LINE OR TREE 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 cautlon when changing dlrecUon on slopes ...

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