Craftsman 917.275671 Owner'S Manual Download Page 45

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Page 1: ... built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT 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 IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...cause 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 elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engi...

Page 3: ...lades Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing 3 Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades w...

Page 4: ... respon sible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another r...

Page 5: ...and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never...

Page 6: ...ources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it m...

Page 7: ... 1 Oil DrainTube For FutureUse Keys Slope Sheet 2 Keys 7 ...

Page 8: ...ithout moving its ad justed position 5 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Adjustment Knob NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po s...

Page 9: ...rrectly 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 JCHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy 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...

Page 10: ...ITCH 0 PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED t BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if no...

Page 11: ...ACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT 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 GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of t...

Page 12: ...on and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor 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 run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this pos sibili...

Page 13: ...tor 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 You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip ment on rough rolling terrain or hills 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Star...

Page 14: ...ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil 1 Check engine oil with tractor on level ground 2 Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds re move and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULl mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold ...

Page 15: ...hly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature The attachments can be used during the engine warm up period and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperature...

Page 16: ...tractor 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 At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of...

Page 17: ...ss the operator is in the seat ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON posi tion and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachmen...

Page 18: ...e or petro leum jelly 6 Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE...

Page 19: ...ty conditions 1 Remove cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 2 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 3 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth 4 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 2 Reinstall pr...

Page 20: ...g fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line p_ Clamp Clam _7 I Filter CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted...

Page 21: ... removing retainer spring 5 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 6 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 7 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift...

Page 22: ...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 equal number of turns 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 ...

Page 23: ...ke system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutra...

Page 24: ...teering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMO...

Page 25: ...lly remove battery from tractor 4 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 6 First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close ho...

Page 26: ...kwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mix ture Turning the idle mixture valve out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor wh...

Page 27: ...ng 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 dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and c...

Page 28: ...ged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 3ORRECTION 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 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments secti...

Page 29: ...r mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 2 3 4 5 1 Raise cutting height 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 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empt...

Page 30: ...itch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slow...

Page 31: ... AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR D_SCONNECTED LIGHT SW 02843 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 HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRI...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275671 22 i i i I I I I I I 26 40 i I I I i I I I I i I f 16 i I I 1 i 32 ...

Page 33: ...3510400 Nut Hex Keps 1 4 20 unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch ignition 33 140403 Key 34 110712X Switch Light Reset 40 193389 Harness Ignition 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solinoid w brass plunger 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 55 17490508 Screw Thd Roll 5tl 6 18 x 1 2 79 175242 Sock...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275671 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 217 9O 31 2094 209 11 209 __ 209 206 chassis stealth stlt 33 10_ 209 209 6O 74 54 6O 54 278 209 J 20 59 209 209 209 34 ...

Page 35: ...hd Hex 10 32 x 5 8 58 175351 Duct Hood 59 187495 Bushing 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 uric 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh Hd 1 4 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear LH 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 148 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 154 161897...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275671 GROUND DRIVE i 26 27 drive fender stlt 32 36 ...

Page 37: ...0416 37 STD571810 Roll Pin 165 165623 38 179114 Pulley Composite Flat 166 17490510 39 72110622 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 unc x 2 3 4 168 165492 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler 169 165580 47 127783 Pulley idler V Groove Plastic 170 187414 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv Stl 197 169613 49 123205X Retainer Belt 198 169593 50 72110612 Bolt 202 72110614 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 uric 254 17000616 52 ST...

Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275671 L _ 38 _39 J J 65 32 28 3O 68 i 13 67 67 67 steering stealth prem 12 38 ...

Page 39: ...13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 29 17000612 Screw 3t8 16 x 3 4 30 76020412 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 32 192757 Rod Tie 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 186095X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga 40 73540500 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 unf 41 186737 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 163888X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer 25132 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle...

Page 40: ... RH 38 181654 159955 Exhaust Tube LH 41 139277 171877 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 w Sems 45 17000612 162797 Shield Browning 72 183916 165391 Muffler Gasket 81 73510400 148456 Tube Drain oil 112 3645J 17060624 Screw 3t8 16 x 1 1 2 SMGML 169837 Shield Heat 187767X505 Control Choke DESCRIPTION 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 179022 Tank Fuel 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose Black Line Fuel Plug Drai...

Page 41: ...Spring Seat Cprsn Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 121249X Spacer Split 16 123740X Spring Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 18 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 uric 22 STD541431 Nut Hex...

Page 42: ... RH DESCRIPTION Decal Steering Wheel Decal Fender Instructions Decal Fender Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Engine Decal Dash Pad Footrest ST LT LH Pad Footrest ST LT RH Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X417 3 9 6 278H 7 9040H 11 8 106108X417 9 138468 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRIPTIO...

Page 43: ...ly Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Link Lift L H Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer insert 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 194209 Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275671 MOWER DECK _ 68 _ I 4o f 144 _45 ls9_ _ lso 55 j21 140 134 117 1 92 ___192 4 149 5 6 19_ 21 21 34 2 28 29 18 __ 11 116 23 24 25 26 27 42 D eIec t path adjwl stlt 3 44 ...

Page 45: ...Push 149 165898 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 150 19091210 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5t8 x 16 Ga 159 STD533717 29 131491 Rod Hinge 184 19131410 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh Hd 130794 31 187690 Washer Spacer 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 181542 34 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 44 140088 Guar...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275671 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 3 5A 83 18 4 26 56 MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 79 51 29 35 157 41A _7 42 A 46 ...

Page 47: ...50 ID x 056W Use As Needed Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W Oil Seal 5 8 Bushing 563 Flanged Bushing 5 8 ID Flanged Bushing 751 Brake Disk Brake Pad Plate Brake Pad pkg of 2 Dowel Pin Flat Washer 312 ID x 059W 41A 790079 42 792073A 42A 792085A 43 792075 44 790025 45 786066 46 786086 47 774690 48 774691 49 778356 50 778338 51 778354 52 778352 53 778350 54 778346 56 778355 57 778337 58 778353 59 778351 60 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275671 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 445677 TYPE NUMBER 0413 E1 48 ...

Page 49: ... TYPE NUMBER 0413 E1 35_ 36 1629 1022 11oo _ 798 _ 914_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KN 1370 51 _ 1L_ _1128 _ 2760 104 1123 1124_ 105_ 633 987_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 _ 1370 _ __T__ _ _ 276_ 672_ 150_ 987 11230 1124_ 6330 21_ _ 914 552 O 552A_ 742 404 552A 8 691 49 ...

Page 50: ... 0413 E1 1070 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 789A 74_ 1054 _ _ _ _ 789 75C_ _ 4o_ 11330 REPAIR MANUAL I 726J 695 165_ O 3o3 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 30 2o_ 883__ 276 __ 9_9 51 _ 868_ 691 _ ___ 1_ 943 842 _ 10 524 D 334_ 3091 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868_ 883_ 1022_ 783 513_ _ 803 697_ 5O ...

Page 51: ...790690 Screw Blower Housing 32 690976 Screw Connecting Rod 309 691262 Motor Starter 33 499596 Valve Exhaust 310 691263 Screw Starter Motor 34 697464 Valve Intake 311 497608 Brush Set 35 690963 Spring Valve Intake 332 691059 Nut Flywheel 36 690963 Spring Valve Exhaust 333 691060 Armature Magneto 42 499586 Keeper Valve 334 691061 Screw Magneto Armature 45 690977 Tappet Valve 337 691043 Spark Plug 46...

Page 52: ...1262 Starter Motor Only 842 691031 SeaI O Ring Dipstick 847 499602 Assembly Dipstick Tube 851 493880 Terminal Spark Plug 1330 855 691011 Adapter Air Cleaner 1342 865 691012 Cover Air Guide Cylinder 1 1353 865A 691014 Cover Air Guide Cylinder 2 865B 691015 Cover Air Guide 868 690968 Seal Valve 877 399916 Wire Connector Alternator O 883 690970 Gasket Exhaust 914 691127 Screw Rocker Arm Cover l 918 6...

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Page 55: ...s greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes t Fold this page along dotted tine indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its Ieft edge is vertically parallet to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the foJd in the direction of hitl sJope you want to measure 4 Compare the angte...

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