Craftsman 917270810 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...270810 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment 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 IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...ty service on your 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 equip ment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a s...

Page 3: ...ge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced train could cause sliding Do nottry to stabilize the machine by puttingyour foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that childre...

Page 4: ... responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children 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 star...

Page 5: ...l enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able 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 an...

Page 6: ...PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE 1 Large Rat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 1 1 Knob ...

Page 7: ...r 0 A _ _j_ Steering Boot Manual 7 I F 7 Video Casse_e Mulcher i Plate Parts Bag i i t I I I II I Ii I Parts Bag contents not shown full size 2 Washors 2 Shoulder 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Bolts 2 Centerlock Nuts _ 2 Gauge Wheels Steering Wheel f _ _ I I Adapter _ 2 Latch Hook Assemblies I Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Insert 2 Keys 4 Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...SEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in exten sion and lower shafts and install 5116 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut secure ly to 16 22 ft Ibs torque Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are p...

Page 9: ...eat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely INSTALL MULCHER PLATE Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw washer lock washer and weld nut as shown NOTE Pre assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down Tighten hardware securely Raise and hold deflector shield in up right position Place front of m...

Page 10: ...hen operating mower Be sure they are prop erly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface Adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO ADJUST MOWER CU I I ING HEIGH I TM in the Operation section of this manual With mower in desired height of cut position gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground Install gauge ...

Page 11: ... CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton J Battery is propedy prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side fr...

Page 12: ...ERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW 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 PARKINGBRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR ATrACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ...r attach ments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROI FLE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and start ing the engine PAg KING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cut...

Page 14: ...osition NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Tum 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...

Page 15: ...rive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope A slope guide at the back of your manual is provided for your use Choose the slowest speed before start ing up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake p...

Page 16: ...rocedures below Insert key into rgnition and turn key clockwise to START position and releesre key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts push choke control in wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start pull the choke control out and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F A...

Page 17: ...NG 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 the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your hig...

Page 18: ... 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 periodi cally to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be cheGked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean ...

Page 19: ...d blades BLADE REMOVAL Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade InstaJbnew or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole isn blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt ...

Page 20: ...r if the tractoLLs not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dip stick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil ...

Page 21: ...justments section of this manual Fins Air Guide Cover Both Sides MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 5 o...

Page 22: ...ine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing 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 trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment o...

Page 23: ...runnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut P from trunnion on beth front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of tums When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut P against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Mandrel Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length _ Suspension DO Nut P Nut E FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT I...

Page 24: ...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 necessary Contact your nearest authorized ser vice enter With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A am Nut oO_Operating Ann TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there i...

Page 25: ...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 Washers Retaining Ring Axle Cover I Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY ACAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ate explosive gas...

Page 26: ... stop running or pre vent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring dia gram in the Repair Parts section of this manual TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of trac...

Page 27: ...ew in clockwise closing it finger tight and then tum out counterclockwise 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 turns FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position With throttle control lever in slow posi tion hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM W...

Page 28: ...l system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also 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 Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel line...

Page 29: ...ad battery Corroded battery termi rials 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 fil ter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser v...

Page 30: ...sh under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of CORRECTION Check all wiring I Check replace solenoid or starter Set in Higher Cut posi tion reduce speed 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 Dr...

Page 31: ... or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before 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 mowin...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270810 r i 32 ...

Page 33: ...bUght 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 29 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 140301 Switch Ign4 Position 31 124211X Nut Igni_on 32 141226 Cover IgnitionSwitch 33 109310X Key MoldedCraftsman 40 156442 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BII_ FinHex 1 4 20 Uncx 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 44 73640400 Nut K...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270810 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 31 6O 28 12 53 55 7 37 54 23 34 ...

Page 35: ...sh Bolt Can lage 3 8 16 x3 4 Panel Dash LH ClipTinnerrnenGdlleP L Panel Dash R H ScrewThdml 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Plate Mtg Batterj Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12Gauge Looknut Hex with Insert3 8 16 Unc Gdllew ClipsMS 558 Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrot 5 16 18 x 1 2 Pivot BracketAssembly L H Pivot BracketAssemhiy R H Nu...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270810 GROUND DRIVE S7 _149 _ 150 48 150 51 36 ...

Page 37: ... Grade 5 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 Gr 5 65 STD551143 Washer Bolt FinHex 3 8 16 UNC x 1 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Gr 5 Proof Nut 70 134683 Guide Mower DriveBell R H Knob 72 19132012 Washer 13 32 x 1 1 4 x 12 Ga Rod Brake 74 109502X Spacer Axle Nut 75 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1ol 4 x 16 Ga Spring Brake Rod 76 STD581075 E Ring Washer 77 t23583X Key Square 2 0 x 1845 1865 Pin 78 121748X Washer 25 3...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 917 270810 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ _4_ 38 ...

Page 39: ... x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Beadng SteeringColumn DmglinkExtendedStamped Washer Lock BeadngAxle STLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC ShaftAssembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 x 5 8 PittmanShaftAssembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 1...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270810 2_ 15 _ 3 1 38 _25 81 _ _ 26 17__ 16_ 17 31 _ _ 33 12 I 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester I __ _ 4 35 40 ...

Page 41: ...13280336 Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 15 13200300 Elbow Standard 90 3_ 18 NPT 16 STD561237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth3 8 17 17490624 Screw Thdrol3 8 15x1 1 2 Tytt 23 159880 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 25 145996 Control Choke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 27 152927 Screw FI 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 32 161696 Cap Fuel Guage 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 106082X Spacer Pad 35 1749051...

Page 42: ...ed 17 123976X Nut Hex Lockw lns3 8 16 Unc 21 153236 SpringSeatCprsn2 250 BIkZi 22 STD541431 ScrewThdml3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt 24 19171912 Washer13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan PntSeat blk Knob Seat 1 2 13 Uric BIk BracketPUtMountingSwitch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION BushingSnap BIk Ny150 ld BoltRdhdSht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 SpacerSpFJt 28 X 96 Zinc SpringOprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt NutLock 114Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc BoltShou...

Page 43: ...JS WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 11 KEY NO I Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Mower DriveSchematic Decal BatteryDiehard Sears Decal DeckMower EZ3 Mulching Decal Battery Decal Uft Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH SILT Owner s Manual English Owner sManual Spanish 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 NOTE PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 ValveCap _m 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Ser...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270810 LIFT ASSEMBLY 28 27 23 13 5 49 6 3O 3 6 4 l i 5 19 13 13 1 J 13_ 31 32 7 2O 44 ...

Page 45: ... 15 127218 Unk Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73680800 NutLock 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 STD524008 RetainerSpring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 6 16Gauge 25 2876H Spring 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Rod Adjust Uft 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 UNC 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 30 150233 Trunnion InfHeight 31 14030...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270810 MOWER DECK 73 71 58 17 _132 36 103 105 106 113 111 118 16 18 13_ 21 22 28 29 46 ...

Page 47: ...STD551037 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 121 143723 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 128 153390 Gauge 129 19131312 40 S TD541437 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 130 STD523710 41 133551 Rod Pivot with Nibs 43 140083 Rod Clutch Secondary with 131 STD533710 Nibs 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 132 19132203 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 141 6266H 48 133944 Washer Hardened 130794 49...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270810 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 122 5 2O 45_ 53 44 47 5O 62 61 48 7O ...

Page 49: ...nge 58 120952X 143673 Shaft Intermediate 59 160949 2244J Key Woodruff No 61 60 160950 105916X Ring Retaining 61 160951 120470X Sprocket 18T 62 120961X 110070X Spacer 1 131 X 1 45 X 494 63 7294J 142677 Gear Spur 37T 64 108989X 142681 Gear Spur 35T 65 160952 124644X Gear Spur 30T 66 120954X 108980X Gear Spur 25T 67 160953 120406X Gear Spur 22T 68 138244 134796 Gear Spur 191 69 108_J6X 105925X Washer...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270810 BRIGGS STRATFON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 523 525 _ 524 0 165 643 535 445 284 235_ T 537 5O ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270810 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 1005 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270810 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 653 615A 783 8O3 801 8O2 209A 2O9 307 52 ...

Page 53: ...EL NUMBER 917 270810 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 5 8A__2 9 IOA 244 881 5A 3O5 306 308 3O7 13 l 1o18 LA L K rl k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 53 ...

Page 54: ...675 Seal Oil 121 491539 CarburetorKit 22 94724 Screw Sems 125 19306 Carburetor 23 491180 Flywheel 127 223472 Plug Welch 24 222698 Key Rywheel 147 497684 Jet Pilot 25 498584 PistonAssembly Standard Size 161 496599 Base AirCleaner 498585 PistonAssembly 010 165 94289 Nut Wing Oversize 187 299146 Line Fuel 28 Long Cut to 498586 Piston Assembly 020 Suit Oversize 188 94627 Screw 498587 PistonAssembly 03...

Page 55: ...arts Cover AirGuide 741 262989 Gear Timing Motor Starter 783 280104 Gear Starter Bolt Thru 801 394860 Cap Drive BrushSet 802 497607 Cap End Nut Hex 803 497604 Housing Starter Armature Magneto 819 94675 Screw Hex Head Screw Seres 842 270920 Seal Cap Plug Spark 847 495715 Tube Assembly Oil Wire Stop 851 493880 Terminal Cable Gasket Set 858 270989 Diaphragm Carburetor Flywheel Puller 859 271025 Gaske...

Page 56: ...GS ON _NIN CYL ENGINES _ARG_h_ Sy_M JJTpu7 i __ A HEADLIGHTS O NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 7 WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARENOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY SUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNE...

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Page 59: ...t TH_ j ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL _n _o Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu W ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...paraci6n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 IIIii mmmimi When requesting service oi ordering parts always provide the following information Produc...

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