Craftsman 917.27066 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 860 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman Website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... date of purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply This warranty applies only while this product is in the United ...

Page 3: ...s neces sary and then turn slowly and gradual ly downhill if possible Do not mow near drop_offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do nottry to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHI...

Page 4: ...ful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off 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 Taft grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will no...

Page 5: ...emble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES M_NTENANCEAGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is av able on this product Contact your near Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintair ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this o...

Page 6: ... CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE 1 Large 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 m m 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge I 6 ...

Page 7: ... 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge Parts packet separately in carton Video Cassette Steering Mulcher Steering Boot Plate Wheel Manual a i i a Pads Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size SlopeSheet 2 LatchHook Assemblies Steering J_ Wheel Insert SteeringWheel C_ Adapter 2 Keys Steering Extension i Shaft 1 7 ...

Page 8: ... flat Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension 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 Place tabs of steering boot over ...

Page 9: ...ore starting read understand and follow all instruct ons n the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area B_ sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Place freewheel control in transmissiot engaged position Sit on seat in ...

Page 10: ...fore you operate and enjoy your new tractdr we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist J All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely J All tires are pr...

Page 11: ...WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATFACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATrACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects...

Page 13: ...engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and re move key Always remove key when leav ing tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine r...

Page 14: ...sition __ _ Dlsengaged _ _ v l _ L _ Low Position Position t __ _ _ _ DiS3hdrge CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add ...

Page 15: ...lace motion control lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISEN GAGED position Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and re lease key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine ...

Page 16: ...clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever for ward after the tractor moves approxi mately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your tractor is now purged and ready for normal operation MOW...

Page 17: ...d in terferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results adjust the mower cut ting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly Certain typ...

Page 18: ...ng in sandy SOil Do not ovedighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not _ Spindle cover items that have been subjected to Zerk F operator abuse or negligence To receive L P Front r r full value from the warranty operator must Wheel _ _ maintain tractor as instructed in this Bearing manual Some adjustments will need to zerk _ be made periodically to properly maintain your t...

Page 19: ...des must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 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 Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat...

Page 20: ... TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your ...

Page 21: ...o clean or dry cartridge _ Cover Knob _ Cartridge cover _ Paper Foam _t _ Cartridge Pre Cleaner _ Base MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service pa...

Page 22: ...e easier to remove from the right side of tractor Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removi...

Page 23: ... 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 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 tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment...

Page 24: ...ng distance as stated above Readiust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Con tact your nearest authorized service center department With Parking Brake Engaged Nut g Arm Do Not touch this nut If further brake adjust ment is necessary contact your nearest autho rized service center department 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE B...

Page 25: ... STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual 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 your n...

Page 26: ...egative Terminal REPLACING BATTERY _ CAUTION Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery re move metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door Disconnect BLAC...

Page 27: ...llows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle The carburetor has been preset at the fac tory and adjustment should not be neces sary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjus...

Page 28: ...y adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the en gine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed set ting can be dangerous If you think the en gine governed high speed needs adjust ing contact your nearest authorized ser vice center department which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary...

Page 29: ...system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation o acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines ...

Page 30: ...er Dirty air filter Low oil level dirty oil Fill fuel tank See q O START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before at I tempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorize...

Page 31: ...t grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Worn bent or loose blade CORRECTION Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire i Clean engine air screen fins Clean replace muffler Check all wiring See To Ad...

Page 32: ... control in disen gaged position Motion drive belt worn dam aged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping en gine CORRECTION Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in this manual Clean around mandrels to open vent h...

Page 33: ... IS _QUIPPED wITH A S_PE CIAL ALTERNATOR sYSTEM rile LIGHTS ARE NOT _ _ _ 1 CONNECTED TO THE oWN ELECTR CAL SOU HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS _ D _ mnED UP THE LIGHTS GONNEGTION_ _ u IGNmON SWITCH _CBECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST pO_G H CIRCUIT MAKE SULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR OFF 3 M L flON_ WIRING INSULATED CUPS B L A 1 NOTE IF WIRtNG IN ULDBEREPLACEOTO RUN B L NONE SERVICIN...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270660 i 43 24 41 21 22 I i I i I i 70 33 25 34 ...

Page 35: ...sher LockHv Helical 1 4 Case Battery Switch InterlockPush In Washer Lock 1 4 NutJam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Hamess Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Ught 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 15AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 4 Pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key BIk 1 25 Text SLT Key Ign Molded Craftsman Harness Ign Man CIAm Hm 97 Bolt...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270660 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 _3 74 54 36 ...

Page 37: ...ood Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 3 4 Panel Dash LH ClipTinnermanGrilleP L Panet Dash R H ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 HoodAssembly Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Gdlle w Clips MS 558 Lens Gdlle Fand Ftrast Pnt STLT N HLD 558 Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Pivot Bracket Assembly L H Pivot Bracket Assembly R H Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270660 GROUND DRIVE 57 51 61 52 16 95 72 70 116 151 51 53 77 75 105 27 157 55 38 ...

Page 39: ... 156 166002 50 74760624 Bolt 157 153236 51 73680600 Nut 158 1 5588 52 73680500 NutCrownlock 5 16 28 159 165494 53 105710 Link Clutch 160 19292016 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 161 72140406 56 74760620 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 UNC x 1 1 4 57 141416 V Belt Drive 162 73680400 59 140312 Keeper Belt Center 163 74780416 61 17496612 Bcrew Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 Type 164 19091010 TT 165 165623 62 B883R Cover Pedal ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270660 STEERING ASSEMBLY o l _41 I ll 44 4O ...

Page 41: ...e Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringCo umn DraglinkExtendedStamped Washer Lock BeedngAxleSTLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC ShaftAssembly Staering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wsh Hd Ton PittmanShaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw In...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270660 2 33 33 3 81 38 78 4 2g OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...U707 1174 E1 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt X 3 ElbowStd 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Teeth 3 8 Shietd Browning Debris Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel I 25 Fr CapAsm Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose BIk Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 Tyt Une Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Washer 9 32 X ...

Page 44: ...6 121250X Nut Hex Lockw Ins3 8 16 Unc 17 123976X SpringSeatCprsn2 250 BIkZi 21 153236 Screw Thdrol3 6 16 X 1Ty tt 22 S To41431 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 24 19171912 Pan PntSeat blk 25 127018 Knob SeatAdjWingnut KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION BracketPntMountingSwitch BushingSnap Blk Ny150 Id BoltRdhd ShtNk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split28X 96 Z_nc SpringCprsn1 27 BlkPnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge FigGr 5 Zldc BoltShou...

Page 45: ...ove mentHyd LT 20 149516 Decal BatteryDngr Psn Eng 21 163205 Decal Fender Sd Wht 138311 Decal LiftHandle 154515 Pad FootrestLH STLT 166706 Pad Footrest RH STLT 166707 Owner sManual English 165377 Owner sManual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 a 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap ValueTire 2 65139 Stem Value 3 106_22X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube InnerFront 35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270660 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 11 13 6 3 2 8 I 6 5 19 13 31 32 19 13 20 15 20 46 ...

Page 47: ... 7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Unk Asm Lift LH 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 4939M Retainer Spdng 15 127218 Unk Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc 18 73680800 NUt Crownlock1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE A I componentd...

Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270660 4 36 58 31 106 _ 102 103 105 lo3 i_ 101 _ p _ 104 106 17 4 21 16 14_ 18 18 21 22 _ 3 24 28 29 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...y with Nibs Guard Mandrel L H Retainer Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 Washer Hardened RollerAssembly Cam Follower Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 6 DESCRIPTION 51 STD541410 52 139888 53 131845 54 133943 55 155046 56 122052X 58 140G66 59 141043 67 16_113 68 144200 71 149 427 72 131870 73 127847 74 121748X 75 12000O29 76 128g03 77 127845 78 160570 79 127498 80 153701 81 7335O6OO 82 1420_8 83 120958X 84 1 560...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270660 HYDRO TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0500 1 58 23 19 99 37 139 43 18 28 99 900 53 52 4 35 113 98 5O ...

Page 51: ...k Dampener 16 142940 Seal Lip 64 142920 SetScrew 17 142941 Guide Slot 68 142969 Spring 18 150772 Shaft Motor 69 144610 Stud 5 16 24 19 150773 Bearing Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 92 142977 Spring Block 23 142944 Block Cylinder Assembly 9G 142978 Washer Block Thrust 24 142945 Seal Lip 10 x 25 x 7 98 142993 SleeveSearing 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 99 142976 Seal Wiper 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 113...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270660 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 230 230 614 718 307 63_ 337 2 6 6 A REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1026 52 ...

Page 53: ... STRA I I ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E 127 138 106 987 95 117 634 634A O _51 142 137 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 123_ Jr REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 142 1270 53 ...

Page 54: ...0 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 523 423 _524 3 20 634A 842 524 868 868A 1022 _ _ _ 358 GASKET SET 51 977 137 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 467 171 _ 535 445 304 305_ 468 _ 75 7224 646_ 284 334 _ e_l 333 I 54 ...

Page 55: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270660 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E 1019 LABEL KITJ 11036 LABEL KIT EMISSIONS I 1058 OWNER S MANUALI 783 728 615 544 201 474 802 55 ...

Page 56: ...r to Elbow Gasket Carburetor Elbowto Cylinder Stud CarburetorMounting Washer Spring Screw Pan Head Seat Govemor Shaft Bushing ThroftlaShaft Valve Needle Screw Throttle KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 98 495800 Screw Idle Speed 104 231789 Pin Float Hinge 105 231855 ValveFleat 106 231854 Seat InletValve 108 224558 Valve Choke Lmt 153 108A 224540 Valve Choke Lmt 154 111 262715 Spring Choke Lmt 155 117 232...

Page 57: ...aft 482 93621 Screw Sems 1005 291400 Fan Flywheel 503 806000 Strap Starter 1006 224413 Retainer Fan 510 497606 Drive Starter 1019 4 6758 LabelKit 523 495230 Cap and Dipstick Oil Filler 1022 272475 Gasket Cover 524 281370 Seal FillerTube 1023 224552 Cover RockerArm 525 496113 Tube Oil Filler 1026 494432 Rod Push Intake 535 272403 Element Filter 4 95136 Rod Push Exhaust 537 281106 O Ring AJrC ear er...

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Page 59: ... UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL O1 o _ Operate your Tractor up and dowp the face of slopes not J _U_ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I _ _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ... or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect sM 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm ...

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