Craftsman 917.270682 Owner'S Manual Download

Page: 1 / 60

Summary of Contents for 917.270682

Page 1: ...on Maintenance Repair Parts 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 Craftsmen Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...nkshaft 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 engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel sys...

Page 3: ...mselves and others from serious injury II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Unev...

Page 4: ...ts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Be sure the area is clear of other Remove obstacles such as rocks tree people before mowing Stop mach...

Page 5: ...S on your purchase of a new Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized servicecenter department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual...

Page 6: ...g Wheel 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Lock washer 3 8 i i iLili ililili l l l 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter t Stterinig n Shaft Seat Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob _ Shoulder olt 5 16 18 Slope Sheet Keys F 3 Video Cassette 6 ...

Page 7: ...RE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM 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 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing stra...

Page 8: ...smission See TO TRANSPORT in the Opera tion section of this manual Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard 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 instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area B_ su...

Page 9: ...JUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST 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 instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 ...

Page 10: ... SLOW WARNING ENGINEON ENG NEOFF O LFRESSURE IGHTSON OV_TEMFI FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...scharging 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWIT...

Page 12: ...to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position 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 OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is sta...

Page 13: ...he rear drawbar of tractor Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood...

Page 14: ...oducts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur _eCAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank r neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Be sure freewheel control is...

Page 15: ...ke set Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds Mo...

Page 16: ... that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used J c i J 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 Als...

Page 17: ...ving in slt_ly oil Do not ovedighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does not cover items 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 manual DFront Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to properly maintain your Zerk tracto...

Page 18: ...sults mower blades 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 ...

Page 19: ...t grass clippings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins 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...

Page 20: ...and squeeze to remove excess oil If very dirty or dam ged replace pre cleaner Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Remove cartridge nut Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or dam...

Page 21: ...ractor Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspensi...

Page 22: ...to side If the following front to back adjustment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in fro...

Page 23: ... nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance _s neces sary Contact your nearest authorized service center department With Parking Brake Engaged Jam Nut Nut A Arm Do Not touch this nut If f...

Page 24: ...o allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant als...

Page 25: ...RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and nut as shown Tighten securely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and nut Tighten securely Close battery box door 25 Seat y Doc Box Positive Red Cable Negativ_ Bla...

Page 26: ...ten clamp screw securely Governor Control Lever Governor Control Plate TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows 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 carbu...

Page 27: ... runs rough Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions Release throttle lever ACCELERATION TEST Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle mixture valve out counter clockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IM...

Page 28: ...ial el system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels 9called 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 Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fue...

Page 29: ... or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter Fill fueltank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in section Contact an authorized service center departmen...

Page 30: ...er deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 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 fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and...

Page 31: ... 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 stopping engine CORRECTION Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowi...

Page 32: ...SERVICE NOTES 32 ...

Page 33: ...ON TWIN CYL ENGINES 28 VOLT_ AC MIN O 3_3 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECT E FUEL SHUT DFF SOLENOID RED _ _ _ J_ F_ IF SO EQUIPPED _ _ 7_ T _ _ T LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT E I O_E _p_ _ _ _ D ODE A_ _ _U l NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATIERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANG...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270682 I 42 26 I I j IJ I I I I r i i I I J 34 ...

Page 35: ...tery 12 VOLT 25 AMP Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc x 3 4 Case Battery Switch Interlock Push In Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Light 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 Key Ign Hamess Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uncx 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp Protection ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270682 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 12 208 207 53 55 57 54 74 13 2_ 6 ...

Page 37: ...ge 3 8 16 x 3 4 Panel Dash L H Clip Tinnerman Gdlle P L Panel Dash R H Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille Lens Assembly Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Bracket Fender Support ScrawThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Pivot Bracket Assembly Rear Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Bracket Grille Pickoff LH Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH Bolt Fin Hex...

Page 38: ...I HA_ I UH MUIJI L NUNIUI I f _ I UO_ GROUND DRIVE 51 26 1 77 38 ...

Page 39: ... NutCrownlock 5 16 28 161 72140406 53 105710X Link Clutch 55 105709X Spring Retum Clutch 162 73680400 56 74760620 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 UNC x 1 1 4 163 74780416 57 141416 V Belt Drive 164 19091010 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center 165 165623 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 166 166880 62 8883R Cover Pedal 168 165492 63 140186 Pulley Engine 169 165580 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 x 4 Gr 5 197 169613 65 10040700 Wa...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270682 STEERING ASSEMBLY 1 9 J _ i f I i r _41 37 _I 1 62 44 47 67 67 67 4O ...

Page 41: ... 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn Dreglink Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wsh Hd Torx PiUrnanShaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 PinCotter Rod 3e Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32...

Page 42: ...ENGINE I HAL I UH MUUI L NUNIUP I i 91 Z Ut _ 3 72 81 62 13 4 29 I 33 37 23 _ I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42 ...

Page 43: ...el 310707 0136 E1 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket I 313 ld Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt X 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 16 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Debris Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washe...

Page 44: ... BIkZi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spnng Cprsn 1 27 B_kPnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Sho...

Page 45: ...N Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Sd Wht Decal By Pass Decal Lift Handle PadFootrest LH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner sManual English Owner sManual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ _ 5 8 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 104757 144334 DESCRIPTION CapValue 13ra StemValue Tire F Is 15 X 6 ...

Page 46: ...LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 5 6 3 2 I 8 6 5 19 13 13 _ 31 32 32 19 20 15 46 ...

Page 47: ... 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlook 3 8 24 NOTE All component...

Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270682 157 153 1_ 67 156 155 T I I I 34 16 1 18 21 18 29 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...7 131335 Spring Torsion Deflector 148 169022 Nut Push 149 165898 Shield Deflector 150 19091216 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 151 169670 Rod Hinge 152 169676 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 153 169674 Washer Spacer 154 169675 Pulley Mandrel 155 169671 Nut Toplock Flanged 156 169672 Bolt 157 169669 Fastner Christmas Tree 158 17720410 Pulley Idler Flat 159 72140614 Washer 13 32 x 13116 x 16 130794 Gauge Nut Cr...

Page 50: ...HYDRO TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0500 58 34 23 19 26 3O f 900 14 28 59 35 5O ...

Page 51: ...g 116 170438 41 170394 Pin Jackshaft 119 173161 42 170395 Magnet Rling 120 17044 43 170396 Spring Bypass 122 173162 44 150797 Hydro mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 Long 123 173163 45 170397 Flilter 124 170444 46 170398 Base Filter 47 170399 Actuator Bypass 125 170445 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 126 173164 49 170401 Arm Bypass 127 170447 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 128 173165 51 170403 Seal Lip ...

Page 52: ... MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0136 E1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 914_ 1023 654 _ y 1022 _ 6_ _ 383_ 307 71 1026A 8 1110_ _ 759 L 1019 LABEL KIT J L 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 1022 s_ 888_ J 15_ 12 52 ...

Page 53: ... 2316354_ _ I 0 692 I 137_ 7 _ _ o 117 276 LMT CARBURETOR _J_ PART NUMBER 142 t_ LOCAT O B 108_ __18e___ J 947 THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE A MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS I 404 614 P 484 227 ii05 562 634A_ 1_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 184_ 127_ 276 _ 987_ 95 634A _ 634_ 1170 231_142 _ I 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 _ 524 _ 842 176 691 9 868 _ 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270682 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0136 E1 287 _ _ 842 L_ _ i J 524 _ 726_ 1051 783A 165 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS I 54 ...

Page 55: ...lve Intake 304 690844 35 691279 Spring Valve Intake 305 690969 36 691279 Spring Valve Exhaust 306 690499 37 690456 Guard Flywheel 307 94930 40 224641 Retainer Valve 309 693551 43 490815 Governor Oil Slinger 45 690564 Tappet Valve 497595 46 692421 Camshaft 48 692706 Short Block 50 690193 Manifold Intake 51 273650 Gasket Intake 53 690227 Stud Carburetor 54 691148 Screw Intake Manifold A 73 494439 Sc...

Page 56: ...95230 Dipstick 987 691326 Seal Throttle Shaft 524 281370 tr Dipstick Tube Seal 996 690678 Carburetor Shield 525 496113 Dipstick Tube 1005 281400 Fan Flywheel 544 497603 Armature Starter 1006 690452 Retainer Fan 552 491986 Sushing Gov Lever 1019 690180 Label Kit 562 691119 Bolt Governor Control Lever 1022 272475 _ Gasket Rocker Cover 579 92278 Nut Starter Cable 1023 691192 Cover Rocker 601 95162 Cl...

Page 57: ...57 ...

Page 58: ...58 ...

Page 59: ...IDE THe S ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL u1 O _lb 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 caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...d owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirectSM 1 800 366 PART 6am 11 pr_CST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week www sears com partsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio Au Canada pour service en franc ais y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 877 LE FOYER sM 1...

Search results

Summary of Contents for 917.270682

Reviews:

Related manuals for 917.270682

Brands by name

Popular brands

Craftsman 917.270682, Owner'S Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for 917.270682

Reviews:

Related manuals for 917.270682

Brands by name

Popular brands