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Summary of Contents for LAWN TRACTOR 917.27267

Page 1: ...usly budt 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: ...own 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 abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direc tion and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place S...

Page 4: ...onsible 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 e...

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 stoppi...

Page 6: ...es 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 may ...

Page 7: ...lt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 F __ Steering Wheel Adapter I I I I 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer _St_eritg 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Extension Shaft 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: ...olt and nut se curely 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 extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide...

Page 9: ...g 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 DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area...

Page 10: ... and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKL IS T Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction...

Page 11: ... in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage 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 not avoided might re...

Page 12: ...TER Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER 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 CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction ...

Page 13: ...ey 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 running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping...

Page 14: ...ke Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly 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...

Page 15: ...e key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above 6 When engine starts move the throttle co...

Page 16: ...peed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment 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 t...

Page 17: ...that have been subjected to Zerk operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this Front Wheel manual Bearing Some adjustments will need to be made Zerk periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjust En ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a yea...

Page 18: ...er 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 blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated Mandrel Assembly T...

Page 19: ...Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable con...

Page 20: ...ER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced o...

Page 21: ...ion 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and remove clutch 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 ret...

Page 22: ...t links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal num ber of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length t E nArm Lift Link Nut_ Adjustme...

Page 23: ...r for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side...

Page 24: ... retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not lose 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 flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sea...

Page 25: ...minal cover over terminal 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Label 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 wir...

Page 26: ...upply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Turning the idle mixture valve out counter clockwise 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 when making carburetor ...

Page 27: ...rming 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 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbu...

Page 28: ...tale or dirty fuel 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 2 3 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 Engine valves out of 8 adjustment Clutch brake pedal not 1 depressed Attachment clutch is 2 engaged Weak or dead battery 3 Blown fuse 4 Corroded battery terminals 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Faulty ignition switch 7 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Faulty operator presence 9 switch es Weak or dead...

Page 29: ...s and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 2 3 4 5 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 gasoline Drain f...

Page 30: ...Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine il Remove obstruction i2 Replace mower drive belt i3 Replace idler pulley i4 Replace blade mandrel il Place throttle control in FAST position i2 Shift to slower speed i3 Allow grass to d...

Page 31: ...TING SYSTEMOUTPUT I ORANGE 5 AMP AC 3600 R 14 VOLTS AC MJN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF HEADLIGHTS 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 BRIGHT...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272670 ELECTRICAL 41 22 IL II _ I I I I I I I I 26 1 I I I L I I I I I I I 16 I F I I f 29 28 90 32 ...

Page 33: ... Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 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 lgn Molded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness lgn 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 1...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272670 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 208 31 5 _s 209 9 209 208 207 64 74 3 34 208 chassis Laser It stir 27 ...

Page 35: ...per Hood Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash L H Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Laser Bumper Extrusion Nut Grille Lens Asm Laser Lens Laser Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18x 1 2Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Uric x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Uric Plate Reinforcement STLT Brack...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272670 GROUND DRIVE 57 18 113 25 212 70 116 _ 66 168 166 156 5 18 6 36 19 37 34 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...855 V Belt 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 65 STD551143 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 70 134683 Keeper Belt Engine 74 109502X Spacer 75 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 76 STD581075 E Ring 77 123583X Key Square 78 121748X Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge 79 2228M Key Woo...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272670 STEERING ASSEMBLY _39 J J IL 51 54 91 88 43 _ 71 29 47 68 68 67 67 67 15 V 43 38 ...

Page 39: ... 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Red Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 7810H Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 4...

Page 40: ...ggs Model No 31C707 0230 E1 Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy KEY PART NO NO 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 72 183906 78 17060620 81 73510400 DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Sc...

Page 41: ... tn Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Lecknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer17 32 x1 3 16 x12 Ga 25 127018X...

Page 42: ... Eng Span Decal Side Panel Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Panel Dash Decal V Belt Sch Decal Deck Heavy Duty Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Item Only...

Page 43: ... 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 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 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 2...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272670 MOWER DECK 34 101 102_ t05 103 16 21 23 24 25 27 5 6 19F 21 42 D man t path stir 3 10 9_ 18 44 ...

Page 45: ...69674 130968X428 Shield Deflector 154 169675 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 155 169671 131491 Rod Hinge 156 169672 173984 Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex 157 169669 129963 Washer Spacer 158 17720408 153535 Pulley Mandrel 159 72140614 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 184 19131410 STD533717 Bolt 130794 131494 Pulley Idler Flat STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ca STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 169583 140088...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272670 DANATRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 140 20 i 21 4 22 2 _ 7 24 36 38 10 46 ...

Page 47: ...ning 65 120954X 27 12047OX Sprocket 1 8T 66 160953 28 110070X Spacer 1 131 X 1 45 X 494 67 138244 29 142677 Gear Spur 37T 68 108996X 30 142681 Gear Spur 35T 31 124644X Gear Spur 30T 69 160954 32 108980X Gear Spur 25T 70 120951X 33 120406X Gear Spur 22T 71 174256 34 134796 Gear Spur 19T 72 120416X 35 105925X Washer Plain 640 X 1 37 X 061 36 2228J Washer Plain 632 X 1 00 X 046 37 170987 Washer Plain...

Page 48: ...NE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 25_ 27 _ _ 3o7 3_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 868 _ 943 O 20 0170 1022 51 691 842 O 524 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 718 _ 24 434 741 10_11_ 584_ 9_ 1264_ 1270 _J 12 15g 22_ 20 48 ...

Page 49: ...MBER 917 272670 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 1022 99_ 192 1029 238 36 6170 1096 VALVE GASKET SET 617 O 1022 868 63 383 54_ 664 1022 914 616 4o4 614 _ 0 _6o6 _ 216 _ 222_ _3_2o9_r6_ 267 1119_ 49 ...

Page 50: ...DEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 142_ 117 _ 1o6 105 137 276 95o_ 1091 947 634A_ _ e 118 24o 1266AQ 1266 0 121CARBUREg_R OVERHAf_ET 104 _ 127_ 231_ 51 276 105 _ 137 6a4 e 93e 106 _ 142 6170 95e 117_ 987_ 1266 0 1266AQ 977 CARBURE_R GASKET SET 50 ...

Page 51: ... 917 272670 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 30y 1267 305A 643 305 _ 801 _ 544 803_ 310 1 802 729 697 6OlA 310 1 61_ 8o3A 311A 1883 NOTE For Replacement Starter Motor See Reference 309 37 74 76 1070 51 ...

Page 52: ...e Intake 304 698402 Spring Valve Intake 305 697102 Spring Valve Exhaust 305A 697103 Guard Flywheel 306 697107 Retainer Valve 307 691003 Slinger Governor Oil 309 693551 Tappet Valve 309A Camshaft Short Block 31C707 0230 E2 Replacement Engine art 310 690323 not available 311 497608 Manifold Intake 311A 395538 Gasket Intake 333 492341 Stud Carburetor 334 691061 Screw Intake Manifold 337 491055 Screen...

Page 53: ...0190 718 690959 Pin Locating 1119 691183 729 691224 Clip Wire 1263 697124 741 697128 Gear Timing 1264 697104 757 697607 Link Counterweight 1265 697125 758 697134 Counterweight 1266 691917 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 1266A697123 783 693713 Gear Pinion 1267 697575 783A 693059 Gear Pinion 1270 697156 789 698329 Harness Wiring 1279 690980 797 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 801 691283 Cap Drive RPM Setting...

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Page 55: ...e turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope o...

Page 56: ...t and electronics call or go on hne for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 USA 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para ped_rserv_c_o de reparac_6n a domlcdlo y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pou...

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