Craftsman 917.27076 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 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 wv w sears corn 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: ...themselves and others from serious injury 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 people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never ...

Page 5: ... of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible depend ability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor 5 Please read and retain this manual The instruct...

Page 6: ... teering Extension Shaft Wheel Insert _ 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Locknut 5 16 18 Seat 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette t Slope Sheet 6 ...

Page 7: ...nels fiat Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove BEFORE 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 Assemble large...

Page 8: ... below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Opera tion section of this manual Ro...

Page 9: ...tments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly 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 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE If previously removed Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position Place front of mulcher plate over front of mo...

Page 10: ...k mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure free wheel control is in drive position WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS 4 Engine oil is at proper level J Fuel tank is filled...

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

Page 12: ...TACHMENT 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 CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction ...

Page 13: ...ore 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 standing idle with the engine running hot engine ex...

Page 14: ...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 Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift control Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen zage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catche...

Page 15: ...nd reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh ness IMPORTANT When operating in temperatures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting A WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which...

Page 16: ...p This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can be used during the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine perfor mance See TO ADJUST CARBURE TOR in ...

Page 17: ... operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPOR...

Page 18: ...vedLgMen GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this 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 All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual shoul...

Page 19: ...sher and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assem bly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 R Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated Mandrel Assembly TrailingEdge ...

Page 20: ...SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEr O_E NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 1 Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from run...

Page 21: ...cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge Kn bSc_ Foam Pre Cleane_ ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year Unscrew old filter by turning counter clockwise Use a suitable container to catch oil Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to rubber gasket on repl...

Page 22: ...e 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 removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension a...

Page 23: ...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 roar when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and b...

Page 24: ...en jam nut and tum 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 is neces sary Contact your nearest authorized service center department With Parking Brake Engaged A Jam Nut Arm Do not touch this nut If ...

Page 25: ...EEL ALIGNMENT 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 nearest author...

Page 26: ...the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries REPLACING BA I rERY _ 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 wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding Lift seat pan to raised positi...

Page 27: ... The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw a...

Page 28: ...ntial el system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also experience indicates that alcoho 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: ...ass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position CORRECTION Fill fuel tank 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 dep...

Page 30: ... with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Clean replace muffler Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Replace blade mandrel Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Faulty operator safety presence control system Wo...

Page 31: ...n 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 Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of m...

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Page 33: ...E I L FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED A _1_ SPARK _I IGNITION _ PLUG UNIT GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES CHN_GitIG SYSTEM OUTPJT 20 V_x rs AC 3_ RpM IGNITION SWITCH NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BROWN HEADLIGHTS _ WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACEDTO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER _ 17 270760 i I 42 41 i I I I 27 I 26 28 29 I I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...lt Hex Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Case Battery Mech Hinge Switch Interlock Push In Harness Light Socket Includes 4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 15 Amp Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger Switch Ignition Key Ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular Prote...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODE L NUMBER 917 270760 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 5 54 55 3 74 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...sh Bolt Carhage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash L H ClipTinnermanGrilleP L Panel Dash R H HoodAssembly BumperHood Washer 13132x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille Lens Asm Lens Gdlle Fend FtmstPntSTLT W CPH 558 Bracket FenderSupport Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1F2Tyt Bracket Asm PivotMower Rear NutLockw Insert 114 20UNC Washer 9 32 x7 8 x 16 Ga BracketGdlle PickoffLH Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 BracketGrillePickoffRH Bol...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270760 GROUND DRIVE 32 62 3O 35 36 151 42 27_ 51 49 i 39 47 38 ...

Page 39: ...19091010 49 123205X Retainer Belt 165 165623 50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Cmwnlock 5 16 18 Uric 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 202 72110612 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 6...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270760 STEERINGASSEMBLY Is3 _ L J s 37 t i I S2 44 47 4O ...

Page 41: ...r 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn Draglink Washer Lock SpacerBrgAxle Front Nut HexflangeLock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft ScrewHex WshndTorx PittmanShaft 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 Red Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 ...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODE L NUMBER 917 270760 26 14 81 i 33 31 33 40 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 13 17 I0 42 ...

Page 43: ...8 UNC x 3 4 Shield Brewing B S Intek II Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Look Ext tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Shield Browning Debris Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Arrester Spark Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 7 5 38 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown 40 124028 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 10040500 72 71070512 81 73510400 Bus...

Page 44: ...h ln Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan SeatEmbossQCK Conn KnobSeat Bracket SwitchMounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 112 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x ...

Page 45: ...l DashPnl DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Schematic Decal BatteryDngr PsnEng Decal FenderAutoSears Decal Engine Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLHSTLT Pad FootrestRHSTLT DecalBy Pass LTHydro Owner sManual English Owner sManual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided ServiceItem Only...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270760 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 4 6 2 3 6 19 13 32 13_ 32 13 19 2O 2O 15 ...

Page 47: ...X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 S rD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 112 13 UNC 17 130171 TnJnnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Sphedca 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component c...

Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270760 _47 142 11 I 6 19f 21 2 16 1 29 21 22 28 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...Shield Deflector 146 165891 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 147 131335 Rod Hinge 148 169022 ScrewThdrolWasherHead 149 165898 Washer Spacer 150 19091216 Pulley Mandrel 151 169670 Nut Toplock Flanged 152 169676 Bolt 153 169674 Fastner ChristmasTree 154 169675 Pulley Idler Rat 155 169671 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x16 156 169672 Ga e t57 169669 Nu_rownl_ k 3 8 16 UNC 158 177_410 Guard Mandrel L H 159 72140614 Re...

Page 50: ...81 79 73 17 16 32 12 93 _69 66 59 6O 58 19 120 11 109 88 9OO o rl x r m 0 1 o _ oO m r I11 z I c Z I _ ID 0 _ 4 O I 0 ...

Page 51: ...170435 42 170395 Magnet Ring 112 170436 43 170396 Spring Bypass 113 170437 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 6 24 X 2 5 116 170438 Long 119 170439 45 170397 Filter 120 170440 46 170398 Base Filter 121 170441 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 122 170442 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 123 170443 49 170401 Arm Bypass 124 170444 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 External 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 125 170445 5...

Page 52: ...PE NO 0121 E3 929 _ 10 11_ 55_ fg_ 267 _ 216 188 222 _ REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 265 TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 267 220 750 4 I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 3 J1 I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1017 691 967 305_ 447A 8 163 1033 VALVEOVERHAUL KIT 51_ 883_ 63 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270760 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NO 407777 TYPE NO 0121 E3 3s_ 1029 211 1A_ 1370 276 1123 _ 1124 _ 633 53 ...

Page 54: ...UMBER 917 270760 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NO 407777 TYPE NO 0121 E3 74 IP 1005 332_ 474_ _ mL 877 363_ 1 _ 1 1851 k 358 GASKET SET 3_ 2o_ 7_ 51_ 163_ 276 0 2_ 691 _ 822_ 1 943 D 0 842_ 524_ 10 635_ 48 V 801 697_ 54 ...

Page 55: ...nnecting Screw Connecting Rod 240 691035 250 69O957 Valve Exhaust 252 690956 Valve Intake 265 691024 Spring Valve Intake Spring Valve Exhaust 267 695134 276 690997 Retainer Valve 278 690097 Keeper Valve 287 690960 Valve Tappet 304 691004 Cam Shaft 305 691005 Short Block 309 691262 Manifold Intake 310 691263 _rO_Gasket lntake 311 497608 O Gasket lntake 332 691059 Stud Carburetor 333 691060 Screw In...

Page 56: ...ump Bracket Hamess Wiring Screw Brush Retainer Screw Rocker Arm Cap Drive Cap End Housing Service with 691262 Starter Motor Dipstick Tube Seal Dipstick Tube Assembly TerminaI Sparkplug Adapter Air Cover Air Guide Cover Air Guide Cover Air Guide Seal Valve Bushing Guide Alternator Connector Wire Gasket Exhaust Screw Rocker Cover 918 694000 Hose Vacuum 929 691003 Screw Choke Control Bracket 934 6910...

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Page 59: ...Y RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I _b perate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not J 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 ...

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