Craftsman 917.271063 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...ance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about thisproduct Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman 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: ...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 flammabl_ debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cle...

Page 3: ...evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect 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 Remo...

Page 4: ...are subjecl to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts 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 Ad just and service as required Be sure the area is clear ...

Page 5: ... your pur chase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and perfor mance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The i...

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

Page 7: ...al loose parts or boxes and remove BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF 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 ...

Page 8: ...ase 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 tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID AWARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this...

Page 9: ...u 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 I CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you re ceive the best performance and satisfac tion from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been complete...

Page 10: ...OW WARNING ENG NEO NG NEOFE O LPRESSORE L G TSON OVI _Mp I FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r 1 R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION AI rACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...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 11 IGNITION SWITCH Used...

Page 12: ...allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position a remove key Always remove key wl leaving tractor to prevent unauthoriz use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF wilt cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine ...

Page 13: ...ght of cut Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch contrc i ACAUTION 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 Lever High Position Position Low Position Disengaged_ Position Deflector Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS _CAUTI...

Page 14: ... 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 engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or ...

Page 15: ... the first time This proce dure 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 or replace ment it should be purged after reinstalla tion before operating the tractor Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set Disengage transmission by placing...

Page 16: ...rating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used 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 ...

Page 17: ...t 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 OFront Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to properly maintain your Zerk tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustmen...

Page 18: ...ults 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 assem bly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock ...

Page 19: ...nt 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 use high quality detergent oil rated with API...

Page 20: ...ter Squeeze It dry in a clean cloth Allow it to dry Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil 2O TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged cartridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartridge Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge Reassemble air cleaner wing...

Page 21: ...djustments Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key OFF and remove key Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will ...

Page 22: ...ut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjust ing Bottom edge of Bottomedge of mower to mower to ground _q _ ground A_ _ _JGround Line _ _ A 3 on Arm LiftLink Adjustment Nut _ FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side 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 ...

Page 23: ...st 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 Nut Arm Do Not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact your nearest authorized service ...

Page 24: ...ock up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to 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 sea...

Page 25: ...ide of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 15 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse ho...

Page 26: ...iter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Idle speed setting With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle ...

Page 27: ...ntial el system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that a coho blended fuels 9called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moistur 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 28: ...iring Faulty solenoid or starter 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 department...

Page 29: ... 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 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 Adjustm...

Page 30: ...ol 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 mowing Lev...

Page 31: ... RPM CHARGING SYSTEM D SCQt INECTED L _ i FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID RED _ _ __ IF SO EQUIPPED _ v _J _ J__ _S _ I LIGHTING SySTEMOUTPUT I ORAN_ SAMP C e 3_OR_M_ DIODE ALl _r_ lu_ NOTE I _ 4v tTs cM N L _t O_ R PM U G HTS OF E _ YOUR TRACTOR IS I BROWN _BLACK EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL _ _ _ lt_J ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I _ I THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE _ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE HE...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271063 22 I _ I I i I 42 i I I 41 21 I I 26 ff I I I I I I I II I f II I I I f i 1 _ f 29 I 161 I I I I I I I I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...lt Hex Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Case Battery Mech Hinge Switch Interlock N Opn N Opn Hamess 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 Normal Op Olive Switch ignition Key Ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammete...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271063 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 28 58 12 2O8 31 53 54 6O 2o6 74 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ...e 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash L H Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H Hood Assembly BumperHood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille Lens Asm Lens Gdlle Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower 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 F...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL r_ul_ GROUND DRIVE 103 97 35 70 I_9 16 22 19 2S 105 36 ...

Page 37: ...D541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 162 73680400 53 105710X Link Clutch 163 74780416 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 164 19091010 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 165 165623 59 169691 Keeper CenterSpan 166 166880 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 168 165492 62 8883R Cover Pedal 169 165580 63 140186 Pulley Engine 197 169613 64 71170764 BoltHex7 16 20x4Gr 5 198 169593 65...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271063 _TEERING ASSEMBLY _1 3 i _ s _ _ _ 41 t _42 3 47 40 6B 67 67 67 43 0 38 ...

Page 39: ...r 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Washer Lock Spacer Brg Axle Front 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 Steedng Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 271063 31 _105 4O 33 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 40 ...

Page 41: ... x 5 8 Engine SeeBreakdown KohlerModelNo CV15 5S 41596 Muffler GasketKohler Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Standard90 3 8 18 NPT Washer ShieldBrn DbrGuard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug OilDrain See EngineBreakdown Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 ScrewHex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Wash...

Page 42: ... 17 123976X STD541437 Nut 21 171852 124181X Spring Seat 22 STD541431 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 24 19171912 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 155925 Pan Seat Emboss QCK Conn 25 127018X 166369 Knob Seat NOTE 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 G...

Page 43: ... 174832 DESCRIPTION Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Auto Sears 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 7 4 10 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 i i PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271063 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 5 4 6 2 3 8 I 6 5 13 32 19 13 2O 20 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spdng 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE Air component di...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271063 lS8_ ls_ O s7 151 C _ _ _ 153 _ 155 _ 37 _ _ _ I_ 144 _45 _b_ _ _ 159 _ _ 150 46 105 103 _47 142 102_ 34 I I I 16 1 18 21 28 29 22 23 24 25 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...1335 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 148 169022 Rod Hinge 149 165898 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 150 19091216 Washer Spacer 151 169670 Pulley Mandrel 152 169676 Nut Toplock Flanged 153 169674 Bolt 154 169675 Fastner Christmas Tree 155 169671 Puney Idler Flat 156 169672 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 157 169669 Gauge 158 17720410 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 159 72140614 Guard Mandrel L H Retainer 130794 Screw Thd ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271063 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0650 58 91 19 23 34 91 4340 35 48 ...

Page 49: ... Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 27 142948 Seal Lip 26 x 42 x 8 93 142978 28 142949 Ring Retaining 113 142917 29 142950 Washer 26 x 35 x 1 114 142918 30 150787 Plate Bypass 119 142980 34 142951 Oil Filter Element 134 144607 35 142952 Arm Bypass 135 144608 36 142953 Ring Retaining 139 150775 37 142954 Arm Actuating 140 150776 38 142955 Pin Actuating 900 150071 39 150777 Bolt 5 16 24 x 1 3 4 4...

Page 50: ...L NUMBER 917 271063 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15 5S TYPE NUMBER 41596 AIR INTAKE I 6 e 12 CRANKSHAFT I 1 I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 1 _ 3 15 14 13 _ ENGINE CONTROLS I _ 10 r _ _ _ 1 i _ _ _ lo EXHAUST I 6 5O ...

Page 51: ...e M6 x 1 0 12 SM O642025 SScrew Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 x 25 13 12 090 05 S Lever Governor 14 25 158 11 S Bushing Throttle Linkage 15 12 079 01 S Linkage Throttle 16 25 158 08 S Bushing Linkage Retaining KEY PART NO NO 12 014 37 S 12 139 01 S DESCRIPTION Crankshaft 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 1...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271063 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15 5S TYPE NUMBER 41596 FUEL SYSTEM t 7 11 J 5 2 I CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 52 ...

Page 53: ... 12 12 173 01 S Kit Float 13 12 755 03 S Kit solenoid repair 14 X 426 9 S Includes 15 12 454 03 S 15 12 326 03 S Tie wire 25 452 20 S 16 M 0645020 S Terminal Gasket bowl retainer screw 17 12 096 07 S 18 235011 S 19 24 032 05 S 20 M 0640034 S Gasket Carburetor Kit Carburetor Repair 21 24 194 01 S Lead Red 37 20 Gauge 22 24 186 03 S Uninsulated Socket and 23 M 0545010 S Insulated Socket Terminal Scr...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271063 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15 5S TYPE NUMBER 41596 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I CRANKCASE I 23 _ 1 2 10 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I 4 _10 STARTING SYSTEM I 0 G 1 54 ...

Page 55: ...lange M8 X 1 25X45 21 12 199 56 S Pan Oil A ssembly Includes 12 14 17 CRANKCASE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 032 03 S 12 522 18 S 12 445 02 S M 0839025 S 12 380 03 S 12 755 49 S 12 089 18 S 12 422 08 S 12 422 09 S 12 422 10 S 12 422 11 S 12 422 12 S 12 422 13 S 12 422 07 S 9 12 144 27 S 10 12 874 07 S 12 874 08 S 12 874 09 S 11 12 018 02 S 12 12 108 07 S 12 108 08 S 12 108 09 S 13...

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Page 58: ...IDE TH _ ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL A r I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I 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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