Craftsman 917.271750 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...usly built engines Before you start the engine 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 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ecause of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speedin_ 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 engi...

Page 3: ...h as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without ...

Page 4: ...onsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind comers shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use ex...

Page 5: ...if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stoppin...

Page 6: ...ble 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 man...

Page 7: ...Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 112 20 1 Large Flat Washer Q 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _ Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Seat _ 1 Washer 17132x 1 3116 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...FT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 10 12 ft Ibs torque 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 f...

Page 9: ...plunger and raise 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 DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _L WARNING Before starting read understand and fo ow a...

Page 10: ...cing motion and mower blade drive 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 q O ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure th...

Page 11: ...WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT 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 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...MMETER 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 directio...

Page 13: ... engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP 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 STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engi...

Page 14: ...ATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with 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 _bCAUTION Do not operate the mower without eithe...

Page 15: ...ids 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 carburetor cleaner pro...

Page 16: ...second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before 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 Wh...

Page 17: ... 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 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 yo...

Page 18: ... position to allow access to blades 2 Remove blade 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 blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPO...

Page 19: ...in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after even 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipsti...

Page 20: ...ff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housi...

Page 21: ...ollar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front 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 dec...

Page 22: ...the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind 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 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...

Page 23: ...T Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Remove belt downward from around engine p...

Page 24: ...epair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining dng securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Axle Cover Square Key ...

Page 25: ...unding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Label 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 hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop...

Page 26: ...eases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Tuming the idle mixture valve out counter clockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carburetor when making ca...

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

Page 28: ... 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 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 gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments se...

Page 29: ... leaves and trash under mower 4 Bent blade mandrel 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 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...

Page 30: ...d trash around mandrels 1 Switch is OFF 2 Bulb s or lamp 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 1 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 ...

Page 31: ...STt_I Of_C _NECTED FUEI I L_mNO SYSl_ M OUTPUT ORANGE 5 AMp AC O _ Rp M DIODE i i I 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 ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE UGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIR...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271750 26 I E I I I 6 J ...

Page 33: ...able Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger NcGray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key IgnMolded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminalRed 43 178861 Soleno_l 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6Amp 52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop 90 180499...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271750 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 6O 74 3 13 2O8 ...

Page 35: ...5710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser 58 150127 Duct Air Engine P L LT 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 73680600 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 114 158112 Keeper BeltRear LH 115 1706o0620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Jod PivotChass...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODELNUMBER 917 271750 GROUND DRIVE 25 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...StrapTorque 90 Degrees 28 175765 Rod Parking Brake 116 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3 8 16 x 1 25 29 71673 Cap Parking Brake 120 73900600 Nut Lock Fig3 8 16 30 169592 Bracket Transaxle 145 74490540 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5 16 18 x Gr 5 32 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 150 175456 Spacer Retainer 34 175578 Shaft Foot Pedal 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga 35 120183X Bearing Nylon 156 166002 Washe...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271750 STEERING ASSEMBLY J r i i i 1 54 9 88 71 47 68 67 67 8 ...

Page 39: ...32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 insert Steedng Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 s rD541537 Nut LockCenter3 8 24UNF 41 100711L Adaptor SteedngWheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 1...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271750 ENGINE t 78 _ 38 16 31 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 3 81 14 23 72 62 13 4 78 4O ...

Page 41: ...Hex Head Thread Cutting 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown BriggsModel No 31H777 Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer ShieldBm DbrGuard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Une Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy BushingSnap Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 114 20x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9132 x 718 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock Hvy HLCL SPr 5 16 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5...

Page 42: ... 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 9 19131514 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 10 180186 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spdng 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 ST0541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 G...

Page 43: ...PTION Decal V Belt Drive Schematic Decal Lower Dash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222 Tire Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Service Item Only 5 106732X62...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271750 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 11 13 5 8 I I I 1 1 6 5 13 19 13 19 2O 15 2O 44 ...

Page 45: ... 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Uft LH 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 RetainerSpring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dime...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271750 MOWER DECK 68 142 _147 103 105 34 21 119 11a 6 19F 21 2 16 1 18 28 29 46 ...

Page 47: ... 169676 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 153 169674 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 154 169675 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 155 169671 45 STD624003 Retainer 156 169672 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4o20x 5 8 157 169669 48 133944 Washer Hardened 158 17720408 49 174284 RollerAssembly Cam Follower 159 72140614 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Gr 5 130794 51 STD541410 Locknut 52 139888 Bolt Shoul...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 157 47 5 706A I 0 1801_ 150 13 29 157 48 ...

Page 49: ...8349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 20 792077A 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 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 69 792170 Retaining Ring 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 70 786187 Spacer 890 27 792035 Retaining Ring ...

Page 50: ... BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0228 E1 8 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 943O 20 6170 51_ 6o1 524 _ 8420 1266 0 741 1270 759 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 48 I 750 150 41 12 20 O 89 1027_ 50 ...

Page 51: ...CTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271750 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0228 E1 1022 914 238 _ 35 o170 1022 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 Ms 524 0 102 0 0_ 4 4 1 _ 1_ _ 267 1119_ _f 851P _i_J _89_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...1750 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0228 E1 51_ 1091 108A _ 634A_ J 2 o _ 431J 1266AQ 1266 0 21 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT lo4 _ 127_ 231_ 987 51 276 1o5 _ 137 F _ 634_ 1268 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 5 _137 C 2 6_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...0 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0228 E1 305A 643 309J 801 8_3_ 310 1 5791 50 462 801A _ 544A 513 803A _ 311A NOTE For Re_acernent Starter Motor See Reference 309 729 697 _ 31H777 O228 E1 73_ 75 _ 1070 1005 363 I 5 3 ...

Page 54: ...Set 030 oversize 238 691843 Cap Valve 27 697100 Lock Piston Pin 240 298090 Filter Fuel 28 697099 Pin Piston 265 691024 Clamp Casing 29 697126 Rod Connecting Standard 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp 697263 Rod Connecting 020 276 692255 _Washer Sealing Undersize 304 697783 Housing Blower 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 305 697102 Screw Blower Housing 33 495856 Valve Exhaust 305A 697103 Screw Blower Hou...

Page 55: ... 697128 Gear Timing 1119 691183 750 691033 Screw OilPumpCover 1263 697124 757 697607 Link Counterweight 1264 697104 758 697134 Counterweight 1265 697125 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 1266 691917 783 693713 Gear Pinion 1266A697123 783A 693059 Gear Pinion 1267 697662 789 695050 Harness Wiring 1270 697156 797 693167 Nut BrushRetainer 1279 69 3960 801 691283 Cap Drive 801A 394856 Cap Drive 802 691286 C...

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Page 59: ... turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of...

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