Craftsman 917.271732 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...ration Maintenance Repair Parts 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 craftsman ...

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

Page 3: ...ge 60 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...

Page 4: ...r 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: ...it cannot contact spark plug _ _ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _ CAUTION Towonly 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 white on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction w...

Page 6: ...e 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 th...

Page 7: ...k washer _ 3 8 16 x 1 3 8 Steedn_ Boot 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ _ Steedng Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 t teering Extension Shaft f Seat J _ 1 Washer _J 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...xtension 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 steedng wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are...

Page 9: ...ever 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 instructionsin the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is cl...

Page 10: ...ce and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely v AII tires are properlyinflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck ...

Page 11: ... SLOW WARNING ENO NEON ENG NEOEF O LPaESSURE L OH SO OVEg_MP1 _k FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGH_ PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS AI FACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...icates 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 direction of tract...

Page 13: ...hen 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 conditionswhen 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 stopping tractor ...

Page 14: ...he 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 ClutchLever Attachernnt Engaged Posi...

Page 15: ...d 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 carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur _Ik CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil...

Page 16: ...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 suitthe terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS 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 ...

Page 17: ...ur tractor All adjustmentsin the Service and Adjustmentssectionof this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check br...

Page 18: ...Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer end fiat 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 fiat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 ...

Page 19: ...25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine end after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change AlLoil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drai...

Page 20: ...aner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do net use pressudzed air to clean or dry cartridge Cover_ _ _ Knob _ Cartridge Cover f _ J_ ut Paper Foam Pre Clea_er L_ Cartridge Base_ MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipp...

Page 21: ...8 Disconnectfront links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 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 linksand hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame Small Retainer Spring Clutch Spd_ TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest po...

Page 22: ...nts 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 mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nu...

Page 23: ... move freely the transaxle is in neutral 2 Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel 3 Position the gear shift lever in the neutral N position 4 Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position GearshiftLever Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking ...

Page 24: ...hicles TO ATFACHJUMPER CABLES 1 Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK cable first from chassis and...

Page 25: ...choke position Slowly move lever tram choke to fast position Check that holes A in govemor control lever and hole in governor plate line up If holes A are not aligned loosen damp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned Tighten clamp screw securely Governor Governor Plate Screw Cable TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE The carbureter on thisengineis low emission It is equippedwithan idlefuel ad...

Page 26: ...om slow to fast pos _on If engine hesitates or dies turn idlemixture valveout counterclock wise 1 8 tom Repeat test and continue to adjust if neceseary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set thr proper engine speed Overspoeding the engine above the factory high speed ...

Page 27: ...ssential 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: ...or starter I 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 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoJine and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring g See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qu...

Page 29: ...5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tan...

Page 30: ...damaged wiring 6 Battery will not 1 harge 2 3 4 Engine backfires 1 Nhen turning sngine OFF Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections 1 Place throttle controlin FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing I 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 RepLace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower dri...

Page 31: ...SCHEMATIC TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271732 R_o _i _ _ i BATTERY 31 ...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271732 22 32 ...

Page 33: ...a 11 red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga wll 6 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch _gn 33 140403 Key Ign 40 170217 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 114 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Termioal Red 43 175141 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop NOTE ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9t7 271732 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 28 34 ...

Page 35: ... UNC Keeper BeR Rear Lh 11P930 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 1 174619 2 176554 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337 013 10 S FEF_371O 11 15 5927 12 145660 13 172107 010 14 17490608 17 144983x558 18 126938x 25 19131312 26 s rD541437 28 156725x558 29 155217x599 30 164919X5S8 31 139976 37 17490508 38 169834 51 73800400 5...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271732 GROUNDDRIVE 36 ...

Page 37: ...ner Belt 166 166880 50 BTD523715 Bolt 168 165492 51 S RTo41437 NutCmwnLock3 8 16UNC 169 165580 52 STD541431 NutCrownLock5 16 18UNC 170 173898 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 198 169593 56 17060616 Screw 3 6 16 x 1 0 202 72110614 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 212 145212 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 88838 Cover Pedal 175410 Pulley...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271732 STEERINGASSEMBLY J 38 ...

Page 39: ...0 Pin Cotter 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steedng Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25132 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting Grease 51 STD541431 ...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271732 3 81 62 2 13 4 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 38 4O ...

Page 41: ...rrestor Spark 31 109202X Tank Fuel 32 158990 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Oil Drain Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 718 x 16 Gauge 62 s ro551131 Washer Lock 72 71070512 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5116 18 x 3 4 78 170606...

Page 42: ...250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248 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 Spring Cprsn I 27 BIk Pnt 17 123976 Nut Lock 114 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 21 171092 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A 22 S 1_541431 Nut Hex Loc...

Page 43: ...Footrest LH STLT Decal Hood Side 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Mower Heavy Duty 12 Ga 178530 Owner s Manual English Decal Fender Craftsman 178531 Owner s Manual Spanish Decal Fender Danger WHEELS TIRES 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 CapValueTire 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 278H...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271732 LIFTASSEMBLY 13 11__12 6 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...1 32 x 1 x 21 Ga 120183X BearingNylong 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 122365X ButtonPlunger Read 139865 Link Asm LiR L H 139866 Link Asm L_ R H STITo24008 Retainer Spdng 173288 Link Front 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 130171 Trunnion Elk Zinc 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 163552 Retainer Spdng 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component di...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o271732 MOWER DECK 144 40 37 145 o149 34 21 22 97 46 ...

Page 47: ...Cxl 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 142 165890 Arm Spring Brake Mower 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42 26 110452X Nut Push 144 158634 Keeper Belt 42 Clutch Cable 27 13_J68X428 Shield Deflector 145 165888 Pulley Idler Flat 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 146 171977 Bolt Carraige Idler 29 131491 Red Hinge 147 131335 Spdng Extension 30 157722 Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh H...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271732 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODELNUMBER 206 545C 157 67 13 48 ...

Page 49: ...7A Ball 5 16 dia 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 66 776422 Input Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 50 792170 Retaining Ring 27 792035 Retaining Ring 70 786187 Spacer 890 28 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 27t 732 BRIGGS ENGINE MODELNUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E3 4r REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1922_ _ 6_ 1023_J _ 383_ 617 691 I 5O ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271732 BRIGGSENGINE MODELNUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E3 9671 971 8751 711_ p 996 _ zE s _ 185_ I 1019 LABEL KIT 21_ I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1728_ _ _ J 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271732 BRIGGSENGINE MODELNUMBER311707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E3 797 462_ 579 729A 9 o51 I 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS I 287 JI 524_ 697 934_ 1005 lO51 _53 _ _ 52 ...

Page 53: ...MBER0132 E3 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 10 NIKKI _3j__l _ _lhosB_ ll I 3OA_ gll 231A_ _1 127A01__ j TA0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104_ 127_ 276_ 987_ 95_ 137_ _ 51_ _ 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A_P 276A_ 51_ 104A_ 127A_ 105A_ 987A_ 137AO 231A_P 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET 53 ...

Page 54: ...d Seal 27 691299 Lock Piston Pin 176 691917 O Ring Seal Air Cleaner 28 498319 Pin Piston Standard 185 690958 Nut Air Cleaner Base 498320 Pin Piston 020 O S 186 692317 Connector Hose 29 692419 Rod Connecting Standard 187 691050 Line Fuel Cut to Required 692420 Rod Connecting 020 U S Length 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 188 691693 Screw Control Bracket 33 495856 Valve Exhaust 192 691986 Adjuster Ro...

Page 55: ... Set Carburetor Gasket 544 692034 Armature Starter 987 691326 O SeaI Throtde Shaft 552 491986 Bushing Governor Lever 987A 690998 O Seal Throttle Shaft 562 691119 Bolt Governor Control Lever 996 690678 Carburetor Shield 579 691029 Nut Starter Cable 1005 695492 Fan Flywheel 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1006 690452 Retainer Fan 614 691620 Pin Cotter 1019 690180 Kit Label 616 692012 Crank Governor 1022 272475...

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Page 59: ...UIDE TH _ ONLY 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 illy to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes I ...

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