Craftsman 917.271640 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...ntly 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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craft...

Page 2: ...ectsthat bend the frame Or crankshaft or overspeedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut notlimitedto electricaland mechanicaldamagecaused by improperstorage failure to use the propergrade and amountof engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or the failure to maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructions containedin the owner smanual Engin...

Page 3: ...0 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury II 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 Ify...

Page 4: ... proper 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 pa...

Page 5: ...ire where it cannot contact spark CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor 4_kCAUTION 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: ...semble 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 this owner s ...

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 Steering Extension Shaft Seat _ 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ... SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steedng shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and focknut Tighten securely 2 Place tabs of steedng 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 steedng wheel adapter from steering wheel an...

Page 9: ... position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch breke pedal 3 Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmis sion See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 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 sta...

Page 10: ...ter you team 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 e CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist 4 All assembly instructions have been comp...

Page 11: ... REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT _r_ 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 FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...ing or discharging of battery A I FACHMENT 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 IG...

Page 13: ...ition and allowing engine to idle before 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 ...

Page 14: ...ing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor 1 Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control 2 Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To ree...

Page 15: ...tion Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur dgLCAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or usa gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or ifthe engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fue from t...

Page 16: ...fely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position See q O TRANSPORT in this section of manual 3 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal 4 Move motion control l...

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

Page 18: ...negligence To receive fullvalue 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 should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace ths spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades ...

Page 19: ...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 torqu...

Page 20: ...ntact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated withAPI service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosityoils will result in increased oil consumption when used ...

Page 21: ...e cleansr 6 Reinstall pre oleaner over cartridge 7 Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Remove cartridge nut 2 Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor C_ean base carefully to prevent debds from entedng carburetor 3 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cart_lge 4 Reinstall cartridge nut preclea...

Page 22: ...t 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 arms fr...

Page 23: ... 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 tho rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance Y directly in front and behind ...

Page 24: ... 3 If distance is other then 1 9 16 loosen jam nut and rum nut A untildistance becomes 1 9 16 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 a Sears or other qualified service center With Paring Brake Engaged Arm Do ...

Page 25: ...sbars 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 a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHE...

Page 26: ... battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 3 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Seat Bakery Box Positive Red Cable...

Page 27: ...cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning idle mixturevalve in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine ...

Page 28: ... factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjus...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...e in CHOKE position 3O CORRECTION 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter G Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and csrbura for refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter B Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section lO Contact a Sears ...

Page 31: ...bstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel CORRECTION 3 Clean undersideof mower housing 4 Clean replaceair filter Check oil level changeoil Clean and regapor change spark plug Replacefuel filter Drainfuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drainfuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasolineand replace fuel filter...

Page 32: ...ve belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 1 Enginethrottlecontrolnot setat SLOW positionfor 30 seconds before stoppingengine CORREC_ON 1 Place throttle control in FAST _ position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean unders...

Page 33: ... M _ _ FUELSHUT OFFSOLENOID _ i _ IFSO EQUIPPED c I NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS ROW _ _ _ EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS _ WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE A SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS T WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS WILL BECO...

Page 34: ... LECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271640 22 21 34 ...

Page 35: ...hery 6 Ga 11 red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 1213QSX Switcta Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 17 _17 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Rn Hex 1 4 20 Uric x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 175141 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271640 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 5S 57 2O7 54 74 2O8 36 ...

Page 37: ... Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 169834 Pivot Bracket 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 Pickolf LH 54 161464 Screw He Wshd 6 18 x 7 8 55 t45202 Bracket Grille Plckoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 t 6 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 ST To41437 Nut Crownlock 3 8016 UNC 142 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271640 GROUND DRIVE I 82 36 3O 38 ...

Page 39: ...ainer Belt 164 19091010 50 STD523715 Bolt 165 165623 51 STD541437 Nut 166 166880 52 _1431 NutCrownlock 5 16 28 168 16_5492 53 105710X Link Clutch 169 165580 55 1 _709X Spdng Retem Chitch 197 169613 56 7476_620 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 UNC x 1 1 4 198 169593 57 140294 V BSh Ddve 199 169612 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center 200 72140508 61 1706G612 Screw 3 6 16 x 3 4 62 8883R Cover Podal 2 _ 7211G612 63 140186 Pu...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271640 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 44 4O ...

Page 41: ... 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 S rD561210 Pin Cotter 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steshng 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert St_shng Whee_ 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheol 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 46 1...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271640 31 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 3 72 62 81 13 4 78 42 ...

Page 43: ... Tooth 3 8 169637 S hlstd Browning Debris Guard 137180 Arrestor Spark 1092GZX Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr 158990 Cap Asrn Fuel Seats Vented 123487X Clamp Hose BIk 137040 Line Fust 20 148315 Plug drain oil easy 124O28X Bashing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Une 17490412 Screw Hexwsh Thdroi 1 4 2Gx N4 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 lS091416 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X t6ga STITo51131 washer Lock Hvy Hloi Spr 5 16 71070512 Screw Hexh...

Page 44: ...250X Spring Cprsn I 27 B_kPOt 5 1450 _ Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Z_nc 6 STD541437 Not Hex Lock w Ins 3 6 16 Unc 21 171852 Bolt Shodider 5 16 18 Unc 2A 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk ZJ 22 STD541431 Nut Hex Lock w Ins 5 16 18 8 17000616 Screw 3 6 16 X 1 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X 12 Ga 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 1...

Page 45: ...Oeca_ Deck 165 99X428 Pad Footrast RH STLT Decal Fender Craftsman 177241 Owner s Manual English Decal Fender Danger 177244 Owner s Manual Spanish _ a_ V Bett Dr_ve Schemat_ Decal Dash Panel WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 6 8 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 CapValue Tire 2 65139 StemValue 3 1 _22X Tire F TS 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59 _4 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X427 Rkn Asm 6 front White Sewlce 6...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271640 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 19 13 32 19 13 2O 15 2O 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...ng 7 125631X Gdp Handle Ruted 8 1_365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 Unk Asm Lift R H 13 ST _40C8 Retainer Spdng 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion Bik 71nc 18 73800800 Nut L_k wPNsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All cocnponent dkl...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271640 MOWER DECK 144 45 159_ 1_ 4O 37 145 48 ...

Page 49: ...sher Spacer 153 169674 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 154 169675 33 137266 Nut Toplock Flanged 155 103671 34 ST_333717 Bolt 156 169672 35 133835 Fastner Chdstmas Tree 157 169669 36 131494 Pulley Idler Fiat 158 17720410 37 STD031037 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x16 159 72140614 13O794 40 STE_ 41437 Nut Crowdlock 3 8 16 UNC 44 140088 Guard Mandre L H 45 S rD _4 O3 Retainer 169583 46 137729 Barew Thd ROll 1 4 20 x ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271640 HYDRO TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 322 0510 50 ...

Page 51: ...X 1 575 X 625 UNJF Nylon Insert 32 170389 Sleeve Beshng 81 170423 Wedge Friction Pack Outhoard 75X 1 750X 625 82 170424 Oilp WaSher 316X1 50X 1046 33 142991 Washer 3 4 ID X 1 1 20D X Plated 13THK 83 161168 Pin Standard Headlese 34 170_90 Lip SseJ Axle Seal 84 170425 Rt_ng 5 16 Sse 5 32 Tube 35 t 7B391 Shaft Axle 75 X 11 39 Key R H 85 170426 Hose E_oanolon Tank 36 170392 Shaft Axle 75 X 16 99 Key L...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271640 BRIGGS STRATrON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 53_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1023_ _ 383_ 54_ 757 761 691_ i 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271640 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 8751 711_ 404_ I_ 616_ 614_ I 24o_ 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271640 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 8O2 I 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS I 1006 524_ 8771 54 ...

Page 55: ...LVE GASKET SET _ 6170 152_ NIKKI 12 __J 35AQ _1 95A _ _ 987A _J j 217a TA_r _ _ I _ 105A_ 3_J 369 276A_ 947A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 10_ 1270 276G 5u 95 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3_ 524_ 842_ 691_ 20_ 176_ 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ 95A _ 276A 0 _ 104A J 127A 105A_ 987A_ 137A O 231A_ 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET I I 5 _ _ _ 137A O _ 276A_ 55 ...

Page 56: ...ki 692168 Ring Set Piston 030 O S 142 692412 O Nozzle Carburetor 27 691299 Lock Piston Pin 146 691639 Key Timing 28 498319 167 692297 Air Cleaner Stud Seal Pin Piston Standard 498320 Pin Piston 020 O S 176 691917 O Ring Seal Atr Cleaner 29 692419 Rod ConnecUng Standard 186 692317 Connector Hoee 499940 Rod Connecting 020 U S 187 691050 Line Fuel Cut to Required 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod Length...

Page 57: ...47A 695423 Solenoid Fuel Washer Brush Retainer 967 272043 FUror ProCleaner Knob Air Cleaner 968 691916 Cover Air Cleaner Alternator 971 692129 Screw Air Cleaner Base Strap Starter 975 495933 Bowl Float Nut Governor Control Lever 975A 695417 Bowl Float Ddve Starter 977 690192 Set Carburetor Gasket Clutch Drive 977A 695428 Set Carburetor Gasket Dipstick 987 691326 Seal Throttle Shaft Seal Dipstick T...

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Page 59: ...RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 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 ontrol Exercise extreme I caution when changing direction on slope_ I ...

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