Craftsman 917.270742 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...rently from previously built engines Before you startthe engine read and understand this Owner s Manual 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 Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craft...

Page 2: ... limitedto electricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto use the propergradeand amountof engineoil failureto keepthe deckclearof flammable debris or the failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscon tainedin the owner smanual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or oxidized stale In general fuel should be used with...

Page 3: ...ly enough to protect them selves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build Lip to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes...

Page 4: ...ration regularly o Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an objecL Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running_ o Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or...

Page 5: ...ere it cannot contact spark plug _ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _ CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous_ Tires can lose tracti...

Page 6: ...emble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEM ENT A Repair Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules o Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor o Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owne...

Page 7: ...eering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 Steering Wheel Adapter O Steering Extension Shaft Seat l Washer 7 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob _ Shoulder olt 5 16 18 Slope Sheet Keys E23 Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...aft BEFORE REMOVlNGTRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT o Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secu re INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are poi...

Page 9: ...arking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal o Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual o Roll tractor forward off skid o Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read understand ...

Page 10: ...w to operate your tractor check to see that tile brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Sewice 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 producL Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed v No remai...

Page 11: ...GINE OFF OiL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST SLOW Qt k OVER TEMP LIG HT UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED N L c I HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 1t FREE WHEEL Automatic bIodels only ...

Page 12: ... or discharging 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 IGNITIO...

Page 13: ...l to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire 13 o 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...

Page 14: ...TION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place t4 Attachment Attachemnt Clutch Lift Lever High Engaged Position Position Disengaged_ Position Low Position Deflector TO OPERATE ON HILLS _CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before star...

Page 15: ...RTANT When operating in temperatures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting _ WARNING Experience indicates that 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 To avoid engi...

Page 16: ...ON Never engage or disen gage freewheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and perfor mance it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service o...

Page 17: ... will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f r l MULCHING MOWiNGTIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use o 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 the ...

Page 18: ... _en when mowing tr_ S_rldy S _I el r_ot ove_llghlat_ GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not _ SF 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_ _Front Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing Zerk periodically to properly maintain your t...

Page 19: ...rp Replacebentor damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL o Raisemowerto highestpositionto allowaccessto blades o Removehexbolt lockwasherand flat washersecuringblade Installnew or resharpenedbladewith trailingedge up towardsdeckas shown IMPORTANT Toensureproperassem bly centerhole in blademust alignwith star on mandrelassembly o Reassemble hex bolt lockwasherand flat washerin exactorderas shown Tightenboltse...

Page 20: ...amage 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 a Sears or other qualified service center ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with APf service cla...

Page 21: ...ueeze to remove excess oil 21 If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner o 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 o Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or da...

Page 22: ...SEN GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position o 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 suspension arms from rear deck brackets by...

Page 23: ...ower 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 front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown o Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be appro...

Page 24: ...ng distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact a Sears or other qualified service center With Parking Brake Engaged A Nut 3erating Arm Do Not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact your nearest authorized service center department TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT ...

Page 25: ...control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep Tighten adjustment bolt securely Start engine and test o If tractor still creeps repeat above steps until satisfied Motion Control Lever Neutral _Y i Adjustment Bolt TO ADJUST STEERINGWHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steering wheel and ...

Page 26: ...away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery o RED cable last from both batteries Positive Terminal Negative Terminal REPLACING BATTERY _ CAUTION Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets w...

Page 27: ... repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establish ment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessar...

Page 28: ...erly see above FINAL SETTING a Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Move throttle control lever to slow position With finger rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw Turn idle speed screw to attain I750 RPM o While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle...

Page 29: ...tial fuel 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...

Page 30: ... before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plugo 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments sectiom 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals_ 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 ...

Page 31: ... 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15_Engine valves out of adjustment 12 Clean replace muffler 13oCheck all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 15 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Excessive vibration Enginecontinues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven 1o Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade 2 Bent blade ma...

Page 32: ...n 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 before stopping engine 32 CORRECTION I Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to d...

Page 33: ...ceSesa_ _ _ _DIODE ALTERNATOR I IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G At NONE RUN LIGHT B AI A2 L RUN B A I NONE i START B S A1 NONE 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 ENGIN...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 27074 2 ELECTRICAL 26 40 25 _1 I I I I I I 45 34 ...

Page 35: ...6 Gauge Red 11 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W t6 Wire 26 166180 Fuse 15 Amp 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black t2 29 I21305X Switch Plunger 30 163968 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 t702t7 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt Hex Head Fin_ 1 4 20 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 145673 Solenoid 45 12 433X Ammeter Rectangular 52 14t940 Prolection...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9 I7 270742 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212 2B 12 20B 3 74 3 13 2O8 36 ...

Page 37: ...Screw Thdrol 5 t6 18 x 1 2 Tyt 38 169834 Bracket Asm Pivol Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 114 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickotf LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 115x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 STD522507 BoI_ Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 73680600 Nut Crown_ock3 8 16...

Page 38: ...GBOUND DB VF TBACTOI_ _ODEL NumBER 9_7 270742 1 ...

Page 39: ...9091010 49 I23205X Retainer Belt 165 165623 50 STD5237 5 Bolt 166 t66880 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 168 65492 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 I8 Unc 169 165580 53 1057 0X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 I05709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 STD5237t2 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x I 4 I99 169812 57 140294 V Belt 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 202 72110612 6I 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 62 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270742 STEERING ASSEMBLY _30 f t I 1 62 4 1 1 _5 13 2B 30 67 67 67 4O ...

Page 41: ... x 1 t 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Dragtink Washer Lock Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd Terx Pittman Shalt Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer t3t32 x 2 3 ...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270742 2 78 44 t 14 4 78 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...ngine See Breakdown Briggs ModelNo 31 I707 0132 E3 Muffler Gasket Kohler Nipple Pipe 3t8 NPT x 3 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 6 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer ...

Page 44: ...auge 16 Clip Push in Hinged 17 Nut 21 Spring Seat 22 Screw 3 8 i6 x 1 1 2 24 Washer 13t32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 25 Pan Seat Emboss QCK Corm Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting t21248X 72050412 134300 12t250X 123976X 171852 STD541431 19171912 127018X Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4_20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spdng Lecknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer t7 32 x t 3 16 x 12 Gar Bo...

Page 45: ...matic DESCRIPTION Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Auto Sears Decal Engine Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal By Pass LT Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 7 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Vatve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Item Only 1067...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9 17 270742 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 11 6 3 13 I 32 13 19 2O 15 46 ...

Page 47: ... 7 t25631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 t22365X Button PIunger Red 1t 139865 Link Lift L H I2 139866 Link Lift R H I3 STD624008 RetainerSpdng t5 173288 Link Front t6 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 3 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2q3 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 3t 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dime...

Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270742 34 40 _ 37 145 I i I I I08 105 101 102 _ 103 106 2 16 1 18 21 22 23 24 28 29 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...er II 32 x 5 8 x I6 Ga 146 166891 Rod Hinge 147 131335 ScrewThdrol Washer Head t48 169022 Washer Spacer 149 165898 Pulley Mandrel 150 19091216 Nut Topfock FIanged t51 169670 Bolt 152 169676 Fastner Christmas Tree 153 169674 Pulley ldier Flat 154 169875 Washer 13 32 x t3 16 x 6 Gauge t55 169671 Nut Crownlock3tBq 6 UNC 156 169672 Guard Mandrel L H 157 169669 Retainer I58 17720410 Screw Thd Roll I 4 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270742 HYDROGEARTRANSAXLE MODELNUMBER314 0510 5O ...

Page 51: ...iral Retaining 109 170434 t70394 Pin Jackshait 111 I70435 170395 Magnet Ring 13 170437 170396 Spring Bypass 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 1t6 170438 Long 119 170439 170397 Filter t20 170440 170398 Base Filter 12I 170441 170399 Actuator Bypass 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 122 170442 170401 Arm Bypass 123 170443 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External t24 170444 170403 Seal Lip _741 X 250 X 250 Tc 17...

Page 52: ... BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NO 311707 TYPENO 0132 E3 1022 914_ 1034 71 1 54_ 27 32_ 307 306_ 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 1022 968_ I _ REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 52 ...

Page 53: ...EPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 616 95 _633A _ 93__ 127 _ _ 51 LMTtCARBURETOR PART NUMBER LOCATIONS 634___j 692 _ I L_ _ _ 117 142 _ 186 _ 137 276 947 THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE A MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS 240 404 I4 404 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT to4_ 1270 276 9_7 _ _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET sl_ 275 137 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270742 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NO 311707 TYPE NO 0132 E3 462 797A X 969A 267 _ 324 363 1005 23A _ 74 _ t I044 1051 C 783A 695_ __N_ _ _ _ _ _ 165 I 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS 54 ...

Page 55: ...BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NO 311707 TYPE NO 0132 E3 130A _ 95A 633A O 117A _ _ _ _ I I_ _1 137A_ 276A 950 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 95A _ 117A _ 104A _ 127A0 105A 137A O 231A 276A 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 137A O 276A 55 ...

Page 56: ... Ring Set 030 O S Base 27 691299 Lock Piston Pin 186 493496 Connector Hose 28 498319 Pin Assembly Piston Std 187 298049 Line Fuel Cut to Required 498320 Pin Assembly Piston 005 Length O S 188 94929 Screw Control Bracket 29 692419 Rod Connecting Std 192 492160 Adjuster Rocker Arm 499940 Rod Connecting 020 US 202 262767 Link Choke 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 209 260695 Spring Governor 33 495856 V...

Page 57: ...wl Float 552 49t986 Bushing Gov Lever 975A 695417 BowFFloat 562 691119 Bolt Governor Control Lever 977 690192 Gasket Set Carburelor 601 95162 Clamp Hose 977A695428 Gasket Set Carburetor 614 93306 Pin Cotter 987 691326 O Seal Throttle Shaft 616 495157 Crank Governor 996 690678 Carburetor Shield 617 693138 O Ring Seat Intake Manifold 1005 281400 Fan Flywhee 633 695414 _ Choke Throttle Shaft Seal 100...

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