Craftsman 917.271140 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...ion Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read andfollow alISafety Rules and Instructionsbefore operat ingthisequipment For answers toyour 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 II60179 Visit our Craftsman website w_wsears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ur 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 standard trip charg...

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 blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradual ly 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: ...ore and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as recks tree limbs etc _Look for th s symbol to point o_ impor tant safety precautions k means L _u TION tt BECOME AWARE YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED _LCAUTION In order to prevent acciden tal starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always dis connect spa...

Page 5: ...lways 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 owner s manual WARNING This tracto...

Page 6: ...haft l_8H1e B_lt w e _ Insert _ I _ _ _ Jr washer 1 HexBott r r _ _ t Large Flat I IIIII_IIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIII m Washer I_ Lo_ut I_i J 5 16 18 __ 1 Wash Seat er 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob h 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette 1 Slope Sheet 6 ...

Page 7: ...heck 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 INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Po...

Page 8: ...ion 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 freewheeling 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 T...

Page 9: ... 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 mower deck opening and slide into place as shown Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck Hook roar latch into hole on b...

Page 10: ...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 propedy clamped Before driving tractor be sure free wheel control is in drive position WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS f Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled wit...

Page 11: ...F REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT I l 0 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 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 CLUTCWBRAKE 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 of tractor FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmis...

Page 13: ...and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to bacldire Tum ignition key to _ FP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use 13 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 wit...

Page 14: ...ed 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 _1_CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield place Attachment Clutch Lever Engaged Position Lift Lever High Position Postiion Shield TO OPERATE ON HIL...

Page 15: ... life Do not mix oil with gasol ne Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness IMPORTANT When operating in tem peratures 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 separat...

Page 16: ... Never en_age or disen gage freewheel lever whde 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 Thisprocedure 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 re...

Page 17: ...that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For beet performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recur Q 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 m...

Page 18: ... ove tiglden GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to Zsrk operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual DFront Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to propedy maintain your Zerk tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjust...

Page 19: ... 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 assembly center hole in blade must ahgn with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated Trailin...

Page 20: ... not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized servtce 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 Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at ...

Page 21: ...bsorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged cartddge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartddge Reinstall the pre cleener cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge Reassemble air cleaner wing nut cover and tighten knob securely MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrestsr ...

Page 22: ...ving 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 arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame...

Page 23: ...nd the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 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 112 lower at front than rea...

Page 24: ...here is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove belt from stationary idler and c utching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulley In...

Page 25: ...ssemble 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 sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Retaining Ring Washers Axle Cover I Square Key _...

Page 26: ...ttery box door Seat Box Door Hex Red Black Cable Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside 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 poody stop running or prevent it from starting Check wirin...

Page 27: ... 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 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 27...

Page 28: ...ial el system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasoho or us ng 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 n storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel l...

Page 29: ...s 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 refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in section Contact an authorized service center depart...

Page 30: ...uction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel CORRECTION 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 refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tig...

Page 31: ...ion 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...

Page 32: ...SERVICE NOTES 32 ...

Page 33: ...IGNITION J _ PLUG OPERATOR UNiT GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWI_ CYI ENGINES ALTERNATOR RED IGNmON SWITCH OPERATOR pRESENCE RELAY 3 I I I I NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING IKSULATEO CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 33 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 ELECTRICAL 25 ...

Page 35: ...5 146147 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Kops Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 163968 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 170_19 Hamess Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop Hour Meter 70 170250 Hamess Engine 81 1C9748X RelayAsm NOTE All compon...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 12 31 55 74 7 36 ...

Page 37: ...el Dash LH ClipTinnerman Gdlle PiL Panel Dash RH HoodAssembly Bumber Hood Plats Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 UNC Grille Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 112I YT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Nut Lock W Insert 114 20 UNC Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Bracket Grille Plckof...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 GROUND DRIVE 52 16 26 38 ...

Page 39: ...nlock 3 8 16UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlook 5 16 18Unc 169 165580 53 105710X Unk Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spdng Return Clutch 198 169593 56 10523712 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 199 169612 57 140294 V Bait Ground Drive 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Canter Span 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 202 72110612 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 140186 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 PAR...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 STEERINGASSEMBLY 3 _ _ 1 47 13 4O ...

Page 41: ... x 033 Support Shaft Screw hex Wshhd TorX Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steadng 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 Steadng Screw TT 10 32x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Stearing Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge Lock Nut Center 3 8 24 UNF Adaptor Steadng Wheel 145054X428 Boot Steadng Dash p L Mtl BIk 121749X 153720 121232X 6855M 73800500...

Page 42: ...ENGtNE TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 9t7 271140 42 ...

Page 43: ...T Engine See Breakdown Kohler Model No CV16s 43520 Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Shield BRN DBR Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented Clamp Hose BIk LineFuel 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 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 718x 16 Guage Washer...

Page 44: ...ck w Ins 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 SIkZi 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 Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 16 121250X SpdngCprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge FigGr 5 Zinc 21 171852 BoltShoulder5 16 18 Unc 2A 22 STD541431 Nut ...

Page 45: ... Dash Panel Decal Mower DriveSchematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal DeckMower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal UIt Handle 165800X428 Pad FootrestLh STLT 165799X428 Pad FootrestRh STLT 172230 Manual Owner s English 172231 Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 KEY NO 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Service Item ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 LIFTASSEMBLY 27 7 5 49 13 __12 13 11 30 3 o 8 5 2O 46 ...

Page 47: ...73350800 NutJam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer lnsed 112 13Unc 19 139868 Arm SuspensionRear 20 163552 RetainerSpdng 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 126971X Rod Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 UNC 29 138057 Knob Infinite Height Adjustment 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 31 140302 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 MOWERDECK c_ 5 0 I I sg _ 144 16 1 9391 92 90 21 22 _ 3 24 25 20 29 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...16 Ge 152 169676 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 153 169674 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 154 169675 45 _4003 Retainer 155 169671 46 137729 Screw Thd Rolt 114 20x 5 8 156 169672 48 133944 Washer Hardened 157 169669 49 155066 RotterAssemt_y Cam Follower 158 17720410 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 159 STD533717 51 STD541410 Locknut 52 139888 Bolt Shoolder 5 16 18 UNC 130794 53 131845 Arm A...

Page 50: ...81 79 73 17 32 93 119 120 109 19 107 11 88 9OO o _ _9 mO I o_ _ _o cZ 9 _rn 0 ...

Page 51: ...ng 109 170434 41 170394 Pin Jackshaft 111 170435 42 170395 Magnet Ring 112 170436 43 170396 Spnng Bypass 113 170437 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 Long 116 170438 45 170397 Filter 119 170439 46 170398 Base Filter 120 170440 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 121 170441 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 49 170401 Arm Bypass 122 170442 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 123 170443 External 124 170444 51 170403...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43520 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 10 12 11 t _ 13 14 18 CRANKCASEI 52 ...

Page 53: ...2 12 422 12 Shim camshaft A R ar 13 12 173 01 Cap valve spring 2 12 422 13 Shim camshaft AR 14 12 755 03 Kit retainer 2 12 422 07 Shim camshaft A_RI white 15 12 468 05 Washer plain 13 32 9 12 144 27 Shaft balance Piston w Ring Set Std 16 12 112 13 portSpacer head bolt exhaust 10 12 874 07 _lncludes 11 12 17 12 086 15 Screw hex flange 24 874 11 Piston wiring Set 08 M10xl 5x81 5 12 874 08 Piston w R...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV16S TYPENUMBERPS 43520 IGNITION ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I _D 2 _ 23 22 _ 6 i 10 AIR INTAKE I 4 7_ __m6 i_m 4 I 5 I IO_ 11 54 ...

Page 55: ...25 2 11 M 0645016 Screw hex flange M6x1 0xt6 2 14 12 085 01 Statorassembly 15 amp 12 12 06308 Baffle cylinder head 15 12 132 02 SparkPlug 13 12 To3 09 Barite cylinder 16 X 728 t Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED 17 M 0545010 Screw hex flange M5xO 8xl0 2 X 25 92 WASHER PLAIN3 16 2 18 12 584 08 Module ignition 19 12 452 02 Ten ninal 20 12 086 35 Screw hex socket M5x0 ax20 2 21 M 0461013 Screw pan head M4 2...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV16S TYPENUMBERPS 43520 STARTING SYSTEM I o O i 8 ENGINE CONTROLS I 11 01L PAN LUBRICATION 13 14 O _10 56 ...

Page 57: ... M 0545016 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 11 25 462 09 Valve oil pressurerelief 13 52 050 02 Filter oil 14 X 75 10 Plug sq hd solid3 8 15 12 393 01 Pump oil assembly 16 12 153 06 O Ring oil pump cover 17 12 096 34 Cover oil pump 18 M 0545016 ScreW bex flange M5x0 8x16 3 19 12 032 03 Seal o 1 P T O end 20 24 086 16 Screw hex flange MSx1 25x45 11 21 24 086 17 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 22 12 199 53 Ass...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV16S TYPENUMBERPS 43520 CRANKSHAFT _j6 FUELSYSTEM I 58 ...

Page 59: ... 01 Gasket carburetor 2 1 25 072 04 Stud 2 9 12 265 04 Deflector heat 2 12 041 03 Gasket exhaust manifold 10 47 154 01 Clip cable 4 12 126 11 Bracket muffler 11 X 426 09 Clamp hose 2 5 12 445 06 Strap lifting 12 25 353 10 Line fuel 9 6 M 0645025 Screw hex flange 13 25 050 02 Filter fuel M6xl 0x25 2 12 522 18 Short Block NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 755 62 Gasket Set 12 757 02 12 757 03 12 041 01 12 041 02 1...

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Page 63: ...UIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL __A erate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes I ...

Page 64: ...pair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirectsM 1 800 366 PART 1 600 366 7278 Para ordenarpiezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 859 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm...

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