Craftsman 917.271054 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...es differently from previously built engines Before you start the en gine 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sear...

Page 2: ...r 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 con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated o...

Page 3: ...mower safely 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 up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATI...

Page 4: ... operation regularly 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 object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or ...

Page 5: ...where 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 tractio...

Page 6: ...ble you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair 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 ...

Page 7: ... _ Boot Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 St terisg n Shaft Seat 1 Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...E EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 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 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from ste...

Page 9: ...e attachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in...

Page 10: ...g motion and mower blade dr belts in the Service and Adjustments 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 Adjustmen section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE...

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

Page 12: ... AMMETER indicates charging 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 GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direct...

Page 13: ...actor 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 exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when _cpping tractor on grass areas...

Page 14: ...ith the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Lever Attachemnt En High...

Page 15: ...formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carbure...

Page 16: ...ore mowing Always 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 ...

Page 17: ...ENERAL 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 section of this manual should be checke...

Page 18: ...r to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 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 4 Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs tor...

Page 19: ...il fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Remove cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting 3 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise 4 To open pull out on the drain valve 5 After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the ...

Page 20: ..._ j uase MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filt...

Page 21: ...chment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension ar...

Page 22: ... of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length if links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen 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 nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of...

Page 23: ... brake 2 Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 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...

Page 24: ... reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 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 also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Axle Cover I Squa...

Page 25: ... 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Battery Door Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close ...

Page 26: ...etor 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 26 1 Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above 2 Start engin...

Page 27: ...sential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experiance 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 and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel ...

Page 28: ...g 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Fill fuel tank 2 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other quali...

Page 29: ...on Enginecontinues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut uneven 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 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 t...

Page 30: ...i Switch is OFF Bulb s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower dec...

Page 31: ...M_ G _ Y S TEI_M _TM PUT LIGHTIAM_p SYBTEM OUTPUT DIODE POSITION CIRCUR MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUWLIGH1 B A1 A2 L RUN B AI NONE START S A_ 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 ENGI...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271054 41 22 32 ...

Page 33: ...6147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 178440 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 175141 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 81 109748X ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271054 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 208 208 53 54 6O 74 3 3 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ...Assembly Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Gdlle PickoffLH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 58 150127 Duct Air Engine 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271054 GROUND DRIVE i 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...Retainer Belt 166 166880 50 STD523715 Bolt 168 165492 51 STD5414 37 Nut CrownLock3 6 16 UNC 169 165580 52 s rD541431 Nut CrownLock5 16 18 UNC 170 173898 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 198 169593 56 17060616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 202 72110614 57 130801 V Belt Ground Ddve 212 145212 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 PART NO DESCRIPTION 8...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271054 STEERING ASSEMBLY ii _ i_ 37 4 _37 43 29 I 29 47 68 r 29 12 3O 67 67 67 38 ...

Page 39: ...asher 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x t 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn Oragllnk Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert SteeringWheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unt Adaptor SteeringWheel So...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271054 ENGINE 38 31 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 4O ...

Page 41: ...read Cutting 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown Kohler Model CV 15 5 41596 Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield BrrdDbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 1...

Page 42: ...p Push in Hinged 17 123976X Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Uric 21 171852 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt...

Page 43: ... Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Sd Wht Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 StemValue 3 106222X Tire F TS 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 front White Service 6 ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271054 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 5 3 13 13 19 13 32 19 20 2O 2O 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...1X 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 Uric 19 139868 Arrn Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 165919 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All com...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271054 MOWER DECK 106s_ 102 103 105 lO2_ 21 119 5 6 4 14 19F 21 16 1 18 18 114_ 117 _116 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...8x16Ga 147 131335 Rod Hinge 148 169022 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 149 165898 Washer Spacer 150 19091216 Pulley Mandrel 151 169670 Nut Toplock Flanged 152 169676 Bolt 153 169674 Pulley Idler Flat 154 169675 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16Ga 155 169671 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 156 169672 Guard MandreI L H 157 169669 Retainer 158 17720410 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20x 5 8 159 72140614 Washer Hardened 130794 Roller ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271054 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 157 83 150 47 13 18 4 56 57 58 51 61 34 29 35 I MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 7g 48 ...

Page 49: ...9 Spur Gear 24 teeth 20 79207 A Ball 5 16 dia 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 66 776422 Input Shaft 25 792073A Screw I 4 20 x 1 1 4 67 776396 Shitter Brake Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20x 1 3 8 69 792170 RetainingRing 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 70 786187 Spacer 890 27 792035 Retaining Ring 71 78...

Page 50: ... 271054 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15 5 TYPE NUMBER 41596 AIR INTAKE J _ 5 6 o 11 _L_ 10 9 CRANKSHAFTJ 1 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 2 15 G 14 ENGINE CONTROLS J 9 kM _ 16 13 JI I _ 8 a6 12_11 6 7 _ S EXHAUST I 1 _p4 6 8 5O ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271054 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15 5 TYPE NUMBER 41596 FUEL SYSTEM I 7 5 2 1 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 25__ 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271054 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15 5 TYPE NUMBER 41596 IGNITION ELECTRICALJ 4 t o 6 OIL PAN LUBRICATION I C_ 4 7_o z0 G 21 CRANKCASE 17 10 2 3 13 STARTING SYSTEM J Q 52 ...

Page 53: ... 12 090 05 S Lever Governor NOT ILLUSTRATED 14 25 158 11 S Bushing Throttle Linkage 12 113 53 S Decal Air Cleaner 15 12 079 01 S Linkage Throttle 16 25 158 08 S Bushing Linkage Retaining CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 014 37 S Crankshaft 2 12 39 01 S Plug Cup BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 M 0545010 S Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x 10 8 2 24 468 10 S Washer Plain ...

Page 54: ...03 S Tie wire 16 M 0645020 S 25 452 20 S Terminal 15 12 041 06 S Gasket bowl retainer screw 17 12 096 07 S 18 235011 S NOT ILLUSTRATED 19 24 032 05 S 12 041 01 S Gasket Carburetor 20 M 0640034 S 12 757 03 S Kit Carburetor Repair 12 518 37 S Lead Red 37 20 Gauge 21 24 194 01 S Uninsulated Socket and 22 24 186 03 S Insulated Socket Terminal 23 M 0545010 S M 561010 S Screw Thread Forming M5 X 8 x 10 ...

Page 55: ...13 S 3 12 153 03 S 4 12 153 02 S 5 12 123 04 S 6 M 645025 S 7 12 153 01 S 8 25 162 07 S 9 12 096 03 S 10 M 545016 S 11 12 050 01 S 12 25 462 09 S 13 X 75 10 S 14 12 393 01 S 15 12 153 06 S 16 12 096 34 S 17 M 545016 S 18 12 032 03 S 19 24 086 16 S 20 24 086 17 S 21 12 199 56 S DESCRIPTION Seal Crankshaft Block Cylinder Use Short Block Strap Lifting Screw Hex Flange M8 x 1 25 x 25 Dowel Locating 4 ...

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Page 59: ...O1 D SIGHTING _ _ CUT GUIDE TH_S ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I _ 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 ...

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