Craftsman 917.270961 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...n Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructionsbefore operat ing thisequipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears comlcraftsman ...

Page 2: ...ty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the 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 sta...

Page 3: ...w and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the 3 blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless neces sary and then tum slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the e...

Page 4: ...efore and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across _Look for this symbol to point out impor sarety precautions It means CAU TIONI BECOME AWARE YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED dAeCA U r ION In order toprevent acci ntai starting when semng up trans porting adjusting or making repairs al ways disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contac...

Page 5: ...maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this own...

Page 6: ...eel Insert t teering Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 0 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 sher Seat 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob j_ T J 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet 6 ...

Page 7: ...onal 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 flat washer 3 8 lock washer 3...

Page 8: ...o remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLLTRACTOR 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 Roll tracto...

Page 9: ...ments 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 propedy 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 mutcher plate over front of mow...

Page 10: ...ck 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 HOW TO USE YOUF TRACTOR PAY EXTRAATTENTION TC THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled w...

Page 11: ...NGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON 6 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEE AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models _nly 11 ...

Page 12: ... 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 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction...

Page 13: ... to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Tum 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 14: ...t TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence 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 gage attachment clutch control C...

Page 15: ...d 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 _1 WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which...

Page 16: ...up 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: ...perate 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 out 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 IMPORTA...

Page 18: ... in land soil DO not overtighten 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 propedy maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments secti...

Page 19: ...ck washer and flat washer secudng 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 heal treated Mandrel Assembly Trailing ...

Page 20: ...rvicing 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 expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting m cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consu...

Page 21: ... or damaged replace pre cleaner Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Remove wing nuts and cartddge plate Carefully remove cartddge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace carfddge Reinstall cartridge plate wing nuts precleaner cover and secure with knob ...

Page 22: ...gine pulley Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spdng 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 ra...

Page 23: ...nt 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 front and behind the mandrel at...

Page 24: ...n 1 9 16 loosen 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 Nut A Jam Nut Do not touch...

Page 25: ...HEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when whee s 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 autho...

Page 26: ...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 hood to raised position Remove terminal guard Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tra...

Page 27: ...k that swivel is against side of quarter circle If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against quarter circle Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before Iooseningcable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With...

Page 28: ...le speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM Release throttle lever ACCELERATION TEST Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle mixture screw out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if neces sary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IM...

Page 29: ...tial fuel 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 of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drai_nthe fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the f...

Page 30: ...ss 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 i See To Adjust Carburetor in section Contact an authorized service center de...

Page 31: ...ction in clutch mechanism _ Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel CORRECTION i Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or chang spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill wit fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and t...

Page 32: ...sengaged 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 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 Rep ace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside...

Page 33: ...ITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATrERY 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 BRIGHTEST _EADUGHTS F O NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WE...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270961 ELECTRICAL I 25 I I I I i I 34 ...

Page 35: ...ight Socket w 4152J 22 4152J LightBulb 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 163968 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 170217 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 BoltBIkFinHex 1 4 20UNCxl 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp 52 141940 ProtectionWir...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270961 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 58 12 31 207 2O7 6O 74 36 ...

Page 37: ...x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip TinnermanGrille P L Panel Dash RH HoodAssembly Bumber Hood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Looknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 UNC Gdlle Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket FenderlSupport Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 112TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Nut Lock W Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Bracket Gdlle P...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270961 GROUND DRIVE J _ 161 59 158 169 32 52 16 3S 36 38 ...

Page 39: ...BellcrankClutchGmdDrvSTL 197 169613 49 123205X Retainer Belt 198 169593 50 STD523715 Bolt 199 169612 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 200 72140508 52 STD541431 Nut Crowniock 5 16 16Unc 202 7211 3612 53 105710X Link Clutch 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 56 s rD523712 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 140294 V Belt GroundDrive 59 166691 Keeper Center Span 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 62 8883R Cover P...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270961 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ 1 222 __22 Ct I 62 44 4O ...

Page 41: ...Kllp Bearing SteeringColumn Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steedng Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw hex Wshhd Torx Pittman Shaft 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 TT 10 32 x 5 X 3 8 Range Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270961 32 31 33 39 33 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 0 i i i 12I 42 ...

Page 43: ...61707 0145 E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right ClampTube DoubleEngine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Seres Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt F nHex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdro_3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt ShieldBrowning DebrisGuard ControlChoke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw l r 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange ...

Page 44: ... Ins 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch 13 121248X 14 72050412 16 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split28 X 96 Zinc Spdng Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 114Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder...

Page 45: ...V belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Ddve Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Lift Handle Pad FootrestLh STLT Pad FootrestRh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 0 4 10 11 KEY PAR 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 ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270961 LIFTASSEMBLY 29_ 27 23 7 30 _j50 3 6 5 4 2O 46 ...

Page 47: ... LookW Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 ArmSuspensionMower 20 163552 RetainerSpring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32x5 8x16Ga 25 2876H Spdng 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 126971X Rod Adjust Life 28 73350600 Nut HexJam 3 8 16UNC 29 138057 Knob InfiniteHeightAdmustment 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Sphedcal 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height Indica...

Page 48: ...MOWERDECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270961 148 22 24 26 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder5 16 18 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler Spacer Retainer Guard Tuv Idler 67 149846 68 144959 92 STD541437 101 13642O 102 71161010 103 19061216 104 STD551110 105 160793 106 2029J 111 155197 112 155198 113 17060512 114 73510500 115 72110504 116 48981 1 117 165746 118 739306o00 119 19121414 121 143723 128 153390 129 19131312 130 STD523710 131 ST0533710 142 1...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270961 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 co 04 5O ...

Page 51: ...1 X 250 X 250 TC Flat Washer 5 8 Id X 1 00d X 05 Thk RetainingRing Bearing Center Block Spring Helical Compression Washer 20w 50Oil Brake Yoke 59 170408 Rotor Brake 60 142883 Brake Puck 61 142881 Puck Plate 62 142887 Brake ActuatingPin 63 170410 Hfhcs 1 4 20x2W Patch SpacialFlange 64 142892 Bolt 1 4 20 X 1 W Patch 65 170411 Spacer 66 170412 Spring Brake Arm Bias 67 170413 Sq Hd Bolt 5 16 24 Ribbed...

Page 52: ... STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E1 5 572 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 61SA_ 1132 _ 1125_ t9 _ 26 258A 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL l k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 15 _ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAl 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270961 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER461707 TYPENUMBER0145 E1 85g 392 32_ 391 _ 435 _ 971 267_e 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270961 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 697 309 101 513_ 1051 _ _ 1_ _d _ y 803 544 _ 801 797 358 GASKET SET 177 O 51A_ 38 208 54 ...

Page 55: ...Valve Camshaft Slinger Oil ShortBlock Manltold lntake Gasket intake Gasket Intake Screw Carburetor Screw IntakeManifold Screen Rotating Washer Flywheel Screw FlywheelFan Body Assembly Upper 95 690718 Screw ThmttieValve 97 693485 Shaft Throttle 98 807923 Kit ldieSpeed 102 69G509 Gasket CarburetorBody 104 69_506 Pin FloatHinge 105 692078 Valve Float Needle 107 693482 BodyAssembly Lower 108 693505 Va...

Page 56: ...nk 968 225006 Cover Air Cleaner 552A 262331 Bushing Goven_ Crank 971 8 5540 Screw UpperBodyTo Lower 562 93853 Bolt Carriage GovernorLever Body 569 272645 4r Gasket Base 1005 498157 FarvRywhsel 572 222892 Cover Breather Cylinder 2 1006 224901 Retainer Fan 573 491304 Plate Back 1019 496726 Label Kit 592 92278 Nut GovernorLaver 1036 499382 Label Kit Emission 601 95162 Clarnp4 k_se 1051 263060 Ring Re...

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Page 59: ...E UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL ol 0 l Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme J caution when changing direction on slopes I ...

Page 60: ...For the repair 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 C...

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