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Craftsman 917.27077 Lawn Mower User Manual

1. MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 DESCRIPTION Housing Lower Assembly Upper Housing Seal Lip Ring Wire Retaining Ring Retaining Bearing Shaft Ball Bearing Cradle Bearing Thrust 30 x 52 x 13 Swashplate Variable Block Cylinder Assembly Arm Trunnion Seal Lip Guide Slot Shaft Motor Bearing Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 Block Cylinder Assembly Seal Lip 10x 25 x 7 Actuator Bypass Center Section Assembly Kit Seal Lip 26 x 42 x 8 Ring Retaining Washer 26 x 35 x 1 Plate Bypass Oil Fitter Element Arm Bypass Ring Retaining Arm Actuating Pin Actuating Bolt 5 16 24 x 1 3 4 Locknut Hex 5 16 24 UNJC Brake Rotor Stator Kit 51 8 9 BSLSSSBRBSBLBRERHSBRES PART NO 142884 150829 142991 142961 142963 142964 142965 142966 142967 142920 142969 144610 142971 150806 142973 142974 142975 142976 142977 142978 142917 142918 142980 144607 144608 150775 150776 150071 DESCRIPTION Washer 7 16 x 7 8 x 060 Differential Assembly Washer 3 4 x1 5x 13 Seal 75 x 1 25 x 250 Shaft Input Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 38 Pin 50D x 43 1D x 750 Arm Control Puck Dampener Set Screw Spring Stud 5 16 24 Jackshaft Assembly Jackshatt Screw Cap Washer 7 16x 1 x 1 2 Sleeve Bearing Seal Wiper Spring Block Washer Block Thrust Cap Vent Assembly Fitting O Ring Assembly Spacer Nut Castle 5 16 24 Pin Cotter Spring Compression Nut Hex 5 16 24 Transaxle Complete Ail
2. TRACTOR IMPORTANT If an attachment other than TO REMOVE MOWER the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook fan eel ers to remove from the the clutch spring onto square hole in i DES rame Place attachment clutch in DISEN TO INSTALL MOWER GAGED position SER Nr Move attachment lift lever forward to Raise attachment lift lever to its high lower mower to its lowest position est position Rear Roll belt off engine pulley Slide mower under tractor with dis e Remove small retainer spring and lift charge guard to right side of tractor clutch spring off pulley bolt Lower lift lever to its lowest position Remove large retainer spring slide Install mower in reverse order of re collar off and push housing guide out moval instructions of bracket 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 re moving retainer springs a Raise lift lever to raise suspension Pad arms Slide mower out from under trac EE GE RE ay tor Gr EE AS EA N ig Retainer Spring Anti Sway Bar Retainer Springs Collar ping Both Sides Housing Guide Large Retainer Bracket Spring TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PROD
3. TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheel ing position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control 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 reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENIGNE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If neces sary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick
4. tion section of this manual Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID 44 WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Place freewheel control in transmis sion engaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Start the engine After engine has started move throttle control to idle position Release parking brake Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position Turn ignition key to OFF position Continue with the instructions that follow 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 hardwar
5. 166880 165492 165580 DESCRIPTION Keeper Belt Engine Hydro Guide Belt RH Engine Strap Torque Lh Hydro 18 20 T Washer 13 32 x 1 1 4 x 12 Ga Strap Torque Rh Hydro 0650 Spacer Split Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga E Ring Key Square Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 650 20 Spring Torsion Washer 17 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Link Transaxle 0650 LT YT STL Console Shift Nut Self Thd Wsh hd 1 4 Zinc Line Fuel Hydro 4 Fan Hydro 7 Control Bypass Hydro Retainer Spring 1 Zinc Cad Keeper Bolt Rh Hydro 0750 18 20 Nut Keps Hex 3 8 16 Unc Washer Bellville 501D x 1 50D Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 4 20 Unf Arm Control Hydro Screw Cap Hex 5 16 x 18x 1 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 1 25 Bolt Hex Fighd 5 16 18 Gr 5 Bolt Hex Fighd 5 16 18 x 2 1 4 Bolt Hex Fighd 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Bushing Bellcrank Grd Drive Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga Washer Srrted 5 161D x 1 125 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A Bracket Shift Mount Hub Tappered Flange Shift Lt Washer 29 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Bott Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gr 5 Nut Crownlock1 4 20 Unc Bolt Hex Fin 1 4 20 Unc x 1 Gr 5 Washer 5 8 x 281 x 10 Ga Bracket Pivot Lever Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 561 Plate Fastening Lt All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 STEERING ASSEMBLY 40 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART NO 139768 154427 156483 157473 6266H
6. REPAIR PARTS section of this manual CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 AS 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge mi Screws 10 x 5 8 2 Lock Washers 10 2 Weld Nuts 10 a 3 1 a x aby x ne G l i CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton Seat Muicher Plate Steering Boot Steering Manual Wheel Parts Bag contents not shown full size 2 Latch Hook Assemblies Steering Wheel Steering Insert Extension Shaft Steering Wheel gt Siope Sheet Adapter Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness Review the video cassette before you begin TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below 1 9 16 wrench 2 1 2 wrench 1 3 4 socket with drive ratchet 1 Tire pressure gauge 1 Phillips screwdriver When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means from your point of view when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CA
7. Trunnion Bik Zinc Nut Lock WAWsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Mower Retainer Spring Nut Special Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Spring Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adjust Life Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 UNG Knob infinite Height Admustment Trunnion inf Height Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Pointer Height Indicator Plug Hole Bik 1 485 1 515 Dia Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga indicator Height Stit Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut Push Phos amp Oil Alt component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 47 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 MOWER DECK 48 MOWER DECK QGESFLSRISSESESGEESVBFESRESBBVUBRREBRUVBES S PART NO 165892 STDS83107 138017 165460 STD624008 130832 850857 STD551137 140296 134149 129895 137645 128774 110485X 140329 72140505 132827 159770 STD541431 134753 131267 105304X 123713X 110452X 130968 19111016 131491 157722 129963 153535 137266 STD533717 133835 131494 19131316 STD541437 140088 STD624003 137729 133944 155066 131340 STD541410 139888 131845 133943 155046 165723 141043 149846 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 DESCRIPTION Mower Housing Bolt Bracket Assembly Sway Bar Front Bracket Sway Bar 38 42 Retainer Spring Arm Suspension Rear Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 25 Gr 8 Washer Lock Washer Hardened Blade Mutching Bearing Ball Shaft Assembly Mandrel Vented Incl K
8. UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT Raise mower to its highest position At the midpoint of both sides of mower measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1 4 of each other If adjustment is necessary make adjustment on one side of mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjust ing Bottom edge of mower to ground Bottom edge of mower to ground crooning Y yo iS A ee Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 H 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 nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at
9. in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars 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 your nearest authorized service center department TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire and reassemble 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 Washer ene Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY 44 CAUTION Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the
10. spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake e Place motion control lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISEN GAGED position Move throttle control to fast position Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release 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 and above When engine starts slowly push choke contro in until the engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke contro out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used if the engine does
11. 498047 Gasket Set Valve Overhaul 94724 Screw Cover Plate 94675 Screw Oil Slinger 94297 Screw Governor Control Rod 220680 Washer Governor Control Rod 94298 Nut Governor Control Rod 460707 0145 E1 Replacement Engine Included in Gasket Set Ref Number 358 Included in Carburetor Kit Ref Number 121 included in ee seen Kit Ref Number 5 Included in Fuel Pump Kit Ref Number 861 09 y Ali component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 57 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ss ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL SIGHTING So NOT ACROSS HILL hee J THIS IN DO CITE Mt SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL 11 08 SKY LINE OR TREE fade dd de ae dd dd KAAR AA KAAR A y AD DK KAAI Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not 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 For in home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Para pedir servicio de reparaci n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi ces 1 800 665 4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega
12. MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emer gency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER e BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries REPLACING BATTERY 44 CAUTION Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding Lift hood to raised position Remove terminal guard e Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery Reinstall terminal guard e First connect RED battery cable to pos
13. Of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 31 e Replace blade Tighten blade bolt e Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will not Obstruction in clutch Remove obstruction rotate mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt e Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel Engine speed too slow Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel e Place throttle control in FAST position e Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing e Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure i e Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt e Clean underside of mower housing Poor grass discharge e Travel speed too fast Wet grass e Mower deck not level e Low uneven tire air pressure e Worn bent or loose blade e Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed e Improper blades used Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down e Replace with blades listed in this manual Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash aroun
14. SOLENOID CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED I 1 A O TAK ATR EUT LE GROUNDING CONNECTOR OPTIONAL EM DISCONNECTED 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM CHARGING SYST NOTE 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3800 APM LIGHTS OFF EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM B CONECTO TONE ET BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR SE OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE HEADLIGHTS BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 ELECTRICAL LAA See 34 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO NO 1 163465 2 74760412 8 7603 10 145211 11 150109 12 145769 16 153664 19 STD551125 20 73350400 21 166182 4152J 4799J 146148 166180 73510400 145491 121305X 140301 124211X 141226 109310X 169596 71110408 131563 168327 73640400 121433X 141940 17490508 166658 SERGERERTSEBRLSRBBRBRRB DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Tray Battery Bolt Bir Front 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 Holddown Battery Front Mount Nut Push Nylon Battery Front 1 4 Switch Interl
15. STLTH Oper 154516 Pad Footrest Rh STLT inst E S 169907 Manual Owner s English 13 146046 Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E 169908 Manual Owner s Spanish I KEY PART WHEELS amp TIRES NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire y 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 2 58 4 59904 Tube Front Tire 4 10 Not Provided Service Item Only 6 i 5 106732X427 Rim Front 6 278H Fitting Grease Front Wheel 6 se 11 Onty 7 9040H Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only 8 106108X427 Rim Rear 9 122082X Tire Rear 10 7152J Tube Rear Tire Not Provided Service Item Only t1 104757X Cap Axle 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 45 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 LIFT ASSEMBLY 46 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 LIFT ASSEMBLY z SELSEBYRRESBRENVBRRPRRSSVSGSRt ow HSHMAawaN O NOTE PART NO 159460 159471 105767X 19211621 120183X 125631X 122365X 139865 139866 STD624008 127218 73350800 130171 73680800 139868 163552 110807X 19131016 2876H 76020308 126971X 73350600 138057 150233 140302 73540600 155097 123935X 17490512 19112410 155098 145212 110452X DESCRIPTION Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift L H Link Asm Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc
16. is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Mainte nance section of this manual e To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh ness IMPORTANT When operating in temperatures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting 44 WARNING 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 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 products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur A CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store
17. mixture screw in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Turning the mixture screw out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needles and the seats in the carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable anc choke are adjusted properly see above e With engine off turn idle mixture screw In clockwise closing it fin ger tight and then turn out counter clockwise 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 position hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1300 to 1500 RPM While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idie mixture screw in clockwise until engine begins to die and then turn out counterclockwise until engine runs rough Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions Continue to hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 RPM if the governed idle spring is red or 900 RPM if the governed idle spring is white Release throttle lever ACCELERATION TEST Move thrott
18. not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept smail changes in speed and load until the choke control is fully in If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unit in cold weather the transmission should be warmed up as follows Be sure the tractor is on level ground Place the motion control lever in neutral Release the parking brake and let the clutch brake slowly return to operating position Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can be used during the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine perfor mance See TO ADJUST CARBURE TOR in the Service and Adjustment
19. repair caused by punctures from outside objects such as nails Repairs necessary because of operator abuse negligence improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the e contained in the owner s manual quipment according to the instructions Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY For ninety 90 days from date of purchase if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or work battery will not hold a charge Sears will repla warranty service on your Craftsman riding eq days from the date of purchase Please conta days from the date of purchase warranty se riding equipment to your nearest Sears Se still be available after 30 days from the dat apply This warranty applies only while thi manship and our testing determines the ce the battery at no charge In home uipment is available at no charge for 30 ct your nearest service center After 30 rvice is available by taking your Craftsman rvice Center In home warranty service will e of purchase but a standard trip charge will s product is in the United States This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety
20. 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 TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Y CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST Y Al assembly instructions have been completed Y No remaining loose parts in carton Y Battery is property prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Y Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely Y All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Y Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear tor best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Y Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside ali belt keepers Y Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Y 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 Y Engine oil is at proper level Y Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Y Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Y Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition Y itis important to purge the transmis sion before oper
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22. BLADE REMOVAL Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 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 assem bly center hole in blade must align 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 Trailing Edge Up Mandrel Assembly Flat Washer Lock Washer S Hex Bolt Grade N A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified by six lines on the bolt head TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpen ing blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blad
23. Felt 129 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 130 STD523710 Bott Fin Hex 3 8 16 UNC x 1 i Gr 5 131 STD533710 Bot Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 1 142 165890 Arm Spring Brake Mower 143 157109 Bracket Arm idler 42 144 158634 Keeper Belt 42 Clutch Cable 145 165888 Pulley Idler Flat 146 165891 Bolt Carraige Idler 147 131335 Spring Extension 148 169022 Spring Retum idler 149 165898 Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc 150 19091216 Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 151 169670 Bracket Clutch 152 169676 Cable Clutch 42 153 169674 Washer flat 3 8 Type B 154 169675 Spring Retainer 155 169671 Spring Retention Lever 156 169672 Spacer 157 169669 Rod Clutch 158 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 5 8 159 STD533717 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3 8 16 Unc x 1 3 4 130794 Mandrel Assembly Includes Key Numbers 8 10 12 15 31 and 32 169583 Mower Deck Complete Std deck order separately mulcher plate components key nos 101 106 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 49 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0650 50 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0650 NO OOANHDAAG ND SSBBSISFESRBRBNBR PART NO 142930 142931 142932 142928 142933 142934 142935 150771 142987 142938 142939 142940 142941 150772 150773 142944 142945 142946 150774 142948 142950 150787 142951 142952 142954 142955 150777 150778 142958 TRACTOR
24. L NUMBER 917 270860 DESCRIPTION Transaxle See Breakdown Hydro Gr 319 0650 Spring Retum Brake Pulley Transaxle Rod Shift Fender Adjust Pin Cotter 1 8 x 1 CAD Washer Lock Hvy Helical Nut Lock Hex W ins 5 16 18 Unc Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 1 Gr 5 Nut Lock Hex W Wsh 3 8 16 Unc Knob Deluxe 1 2 13 Rod Brake Hydro Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc Spring Brake Rod Washer Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 CAD Rod Parking Brake Cap Parking Brake Bracket Transaxle Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 Shaft Foot Pedal Bearing Nylon Washer Pin Roll Pulley Idler Fiat Bolt Spacer Split Keeper Belt Idler Washer 13 92 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Pulley idler V Groove Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv STL Retainer Belt Bolt Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC Nut Crowntock 5 16 18 Unc Link Clutch Spring Return Clutch Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 V Belt Ground Drive Keeper Center Span Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Cover Pedal Pulley Engine Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 Washer KEY z IBSLBVBVLBRLEIISANANIIB O 35382888 147 8 151 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 168 169 NOTE 39 PART NO 154778 134683 140158 19132012 156347 121199X 121749X STD581075 123583X 121748X 165591 165711 19171216 165815 164890X428 124346X 142564 140462 167696 4497H 140469 73510600 141322 73940800 140156 71070516 72110610 165494 19292016 72140406 73680400 74780416 19091010 165623
25. Mainte nance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting BATTERY Fully charge the battery for storage After a period of time in storage battery may require recharging To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during tong periods of storage battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly see TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Maintenance section of this manual After cleaning leave cables discon nected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals If battery is removed from tractor for storage do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent um deposits from forming in essential el y perd 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 lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner pro
26. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 20 5 HP ELECTRIC START 42 MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No 917 270860 e Safety Assembly e Operation e Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION For answers to your questions Read and follow all Safety Rules about this product Call and Instructions before operat 1 800 659 5917 ing this equipment Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates 1160179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty A ee ee Re ds 2 Maintenance ee 1 Safety Rules oe ae 2 Service and Adjustments 22 Product Specifications 5 Storage ri ibas 29 Assembly ondaa 8 Troubleshooting ccoo 30 Operation ee ardid 11 Repair Parts ee ee 34 Maintenance Schedule 18 Parts Ordering Back Covei WARRANTY LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two 2 years from the date of purchase if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner s manual Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship This Warranty does not cover Expendable items which become worn during normal use such as blades spark plugs air cleaners belts etc thorns stumps or glass Tire replacement or
27. PH 4 Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards i Institute AMMETER 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 CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE 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 transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold Place parking brak
28. ROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable if adjustment is necessary proceed as follows e With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast position Check that swivel is against stop If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop Tighten cable clamp screw securely Clamp Screw Swivel Throttle Cable Governed Idle Spring Stop Red or White i TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob TO ADJUST CARBURETOR 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 i In general turning the
29. RTON 1 Pliers 1 Utility knife UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from shipping carton Cut from top to bottom along lines on all four corners of shipping carton and lay panels flat Remove mower and packing materi als Check for any additional ioose parts or boxes and remove BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF 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 locknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 18 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 pointing straight forward Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft extension Steering CI Wheel Insert Hex Bolt Lock Washer Large Flat Washer Extension 4 Shaft O ner 5 16 Locknut 5 16 Hex Bolt nt et gt z hit nR PA o t Lower Steering EDE Shaft oe p Tab EE 4 Slots Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter Assemble large flat washer 3 8 lock washer 3 8 hex bolt and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective materials from tractor hood and gril
30. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always 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 44 WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the opera tor in the state of California the above is required by taw Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See
31. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual RAS ds EE ad her Nis BY nl f M Clean These Areas of Dirt and Debris AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions Remove knobs and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER e Wash it in liquid detergent and water Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge e Reinstall precleaner cartridge cover and secure with knobs IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create 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 section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replac
32. USE CORRECTION WHI not start e Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Engine not CHOKED f See TO START ENGINE Hard to start properly in Operation section Engine flooded Wait several minutes Engine will not turn over before attempting to start Replace spark plug e Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring Bad spark plug e Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter e Water in fuel e Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of e See To Adjust Carburetor adjustment in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery e Replace fue filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline e Check all wiring Engine valves out of adjustment e Dirty air filter Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery e Dirty fuel filter e Stale or dirty fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Depress clutch brake pedal Engine valves out of adjustment Clutch brake peda
33. a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 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 SEARS Home Central 169907 Rev 1 7 6 99 TR Printed in U S A
34. al Governor Crank Bell Screw Bell Crank Spring Governor Spring Govemor Link Throttle Guide Air Gear Govemor Washer Thrust Governor Gear Bracket Control Lever Governor Shield Fuel Spray Filter Fuel Connector Hose Pulse Line Screw Engine Sump Screw Casing Clamp Washer Governor Lever Nut Wing Air Filter Retainer Housi Screw Blower Housing Shield Cylinder Shield Cylinder Screw Cylinder Shield Motor Starter Bolt Starter Motor Brush Set Nut Flywheel Armature Magneto Screw Magneto Armature Plug Spark Wire Stop Gasket Set Wrench Spark Plug Gasket Pump Pump Spring Pump Diaphragm 741 797 797A 801 802 803 807 PART NO 223882 94674 94823 693492 693489 693493 693494 222875 394019 93343 94882 93474 93621 497606 398003 494947 495348 223167 272490 97603 262332 262331 93853 272645 222892 491304 92278 95162 94296 93898 491530 491287 271013 66538 693510 496700 262337 93585 280866 91362 262989 693059 94010 693167 394860 497607 497604 693511 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E1 DESCRIPTION O eo Washer Governor Crank Screw Air Cleaner Base Screw Air Cleaner Cover Cap Spring Diaphragm Fuet Pump Cover Diaphragm Screw Diaphragm Cover Bracket Oil Fill Filter Air Screw Air Guide Cover Screw Oil Fill Bracket Alternator Screw Alternator Drive Starte
35. ating your tractor for the first time Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions See TO START ENGINE and PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning OC A i em BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD SLOW WARNING PET ad Se C ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWERHEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION Ot oy ep lt GE FREE WHEEL DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Automatic Models only 11 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Attachment Clutch Lever m Ammeter Choke Contro Throttie Contro Clutch Brake Pedal Height Adjustment Knob Free Wheel Control 1MPH gt Light Switch Ignition Switch a Lift A Lever 7 Plunger NG S S S Attachment 7 Lift Lever Ei Parking Brake Lever Approx il Motion Speed Control 3MPH Lever 2M
36. aving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead l NOTE Under certain conditions when 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 on grass areas A CAUTION Always stop tractor completely as described above before leaving the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to disen gage TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK WARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral N position Release parking brake and clutch brake pedal e Slowly move motion control lever to desired position TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in desired direction Turn knob clockwise 7 to raise cutting height e Turn knob counterclockwise Y to lower cutting height The cutting height range is a
37. bject 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 allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required 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 abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area A Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOMEAWARE YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED A CAUTION In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and dow
38. component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 BRIGGS 8 STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E1 11019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 52 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E1 420 3920 104 y 10 gt eso Ey 433 ses y Me REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTI N MANUAL 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION 53 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E1 697 P 54 KEY NO 13 15 16 19 24 BN CSASLSSLSSESSEGFRZESRE BR B PART NO 498583 399265 91086 493304 214517 214518 271867 271868 495754 27803 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E1 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Assembly Bushing Seal Kit Seal Oii Sump Engine Head Cylinder 1 Head Cylinder 2 Ad Gasket Cylinder Head 1 Gasket Cylinder Head 2 Breather Assembly Cylinder 1 AO Gasket Breather Screw Breather Assembly Screw Breather Cover Tube Breather Gasket Crankcase 015 Thick Std Gasket Crankcase 005 Thick Gasket Crankcase 009 Thick Screw Cylinder Head Plug Oil Drain Crankshaft Bushing Seal Oil Flywheel Key Fiywheel Piston Assembly Standard Pis
39. d be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot To prevent possible damage to seals do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean Inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clippings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the io and fluid maintenance is not required tor the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center depariment 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 SAE VISCOSITY GRADES SAE 30 5W 30 SE 20 or so Ar 210 e to TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE 20 a 40 NEXT OM CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result 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 every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is n
40. d mandrels Switch is OFF Bulb s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Headlight s not working if so equipped Turn switch ON Replace bulb s Check replace light switch e Check wiring and connec tions e Replace fuse Replace battery Check clean all connec tions e Replace regulator Battery will not charge Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmiss ion during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine Replace alternator Place freewheel control in engaged position Replace motion drive belt Loss of Drive Purge transmission Engine backfires when turning engine OFF Move throttle control to SLOW position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine SCHEMATIC AMMETER OPTIONAL IGNITION SWITCH TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 NONE NONE NONE 2D A ORANGE E EIN DIODE ALTERNATOR L JME BATTERY OO FUSE 15 AMP ed kake
41. ducts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add Stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding Stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER S Remove spark plug s Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole s into cylinder s Turn ignition key to START position for a few seconds to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug s OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can Starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows conden sation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CA
42. e Pulley Clutchingidler Stationary Idler Transmission Input Pulley TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not se necessary e Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel and lightly tighten Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward e Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off While holding motion control lever in place loosen the adjustment bolt Move motion control lever to the neutral N lock gate position Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position After above adjustment is made if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position follow these steps Loosen the adjustment bolt Move the motion control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep Tighten adjustment bolt securely Start engine and test If tractor still creeps repeat above steps until satisfied Neutral Lock Gate Motion Control Adjustment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACE MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION
43. e is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced Center Hole BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use owever periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life Keep battery and terminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open 19 Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to leak power Remove terminal guard Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor Rinse the battery with plain water and dry Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright Coat terminals with grease or petro leum jelly Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins shoul
44. e lever in EN GAGED position and release pres sure from clutch brake pedal Pedal should remain in BRAKE position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure Attachment Clutch Lever Engaged Position Disengaged Position Parking Brake Engaged Position Diserigaged Position Knob Brake Lever STOPPING dsd MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attach ment clutch lever to DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is de pressed ENGINE Move throttle control to slow position NOTE Failure to move throttie control to slow position 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 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety perating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses glasses or eye shields while o Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Le
45. e securely 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 rear latch into hole on back of mower deck 44 CAUTION Do not remove discharge guard from mower Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow 9 it to rest on plate while in operation Hook Weld Nut Points From The Top Down Lock Washer Nut TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory NOTE It is not necessary to change blades The mulcher blades are de signed for discharging and bagging also CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overin flated at the factory for shipping pur poses Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 10 CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify
46. e than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES e Maintain proper air pressure in all tires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are working properly If your tractor does not function as described repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the clutch brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position When the engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades
47. ed once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbure tor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline Clamp Clamp Fuel Filter CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels the cartridge They may cause deteriora tion of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 21 free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automo tive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a short ened engine life SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ACAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments Depress ciutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key OFF and remove key Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug
48. el filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screenffins e Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel e Water in fuel Spark plug wire loose Dirty engine air screen fins Dirty clogged muffler e Clean replace muffler Loose or damaged Check all wiring wiring e Carburetor out of See To Adjust Carburetor adjustment in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Replace blade mandrel Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts e Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department Engine valves out of adjustment Worn bent or loose blade e Bent blade mandrel e Loose damaged part s Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven Faulty operator safety presence control system Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel e Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup
49. ey Number 6 Housing Mandrel Vented Bearing Ball Mandrel Stripper Vented Mower Deck Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 Bolt Shoulder Baffle Vortex Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 UNC Stiffener Bracket Bracket Deflector Cap Sleeve Spring Torsion Deflector _ Nut Push Shieid Deflector Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Rod Hinge Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh Hd Washer Spacer Pulley Mandrel Nut Toplock Flanged Bolt Fastner Christmas Tree Pulley Idler Fiat Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC Guard Mandrel L H Retainer Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 Washer Hardened Roller Assembly Cam Follower Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler Spacer Retainer Guard Tuv idler 94 Knob Custom Oval KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 144959 V Belt 92 STD541437 Locknut Hex W Wsh 3 8 16 UNC 101 136420 Cover Mulching 42 Black 102 71161010 Screw Truss Hd Phit10 24 x5 8 103 19061216 Washer 10 104 STD551110 Washer Lock 105 160793 Latch Asm Bagger 106 2029 Nut Weld 111 155197 Bracket Gauge Wheel LH 112 155198 Bracket Gauge Wheel RH 113 17060512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 114 73510500 Nut Hex Keps 5 16 18 UNC 115 72110504 Bolt Carriage 5 16 UNC x 1 2 116 4898H Bolt Shoulder 117 165746 Wheel Gauge 118 73930600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 119 19121414 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 14 Ga 121 143723 Bracket 128 153390 Washer
50. front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT TO BACKADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the 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 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 Nut FLL Nut E Front Links TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake BELT REMOVAL Remove mower from tractor See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys Pull belt away from mower BELT INSTALLATION Install new belt in reverse order of removal Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions Mandrel Pulley Idler Pulleys Ad Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust able brake system which is mounted on the side of the tran
51. injury or death All slopes require extra caution if you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes 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 ob stacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Follow the manufacturer s recommen dations for wheel weights or counter weights to improve stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow 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 gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do nottry to stabilize the machine by putting your fcot 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 Childre
52. instructions could result in serious injury or death GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such 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 abso lutely 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 either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe
53. itive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Close terminal access doors Close hood Keps Nut Terminal Guard 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 l e Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 15 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash Negative Black Cable 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 tractor To replace reverse above procedure Hood Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establish ment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST TH
54. l IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY e Lift hood to raised position If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions Ts A A Label ta mee yen Rd INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt Tighten shoulder bolt securely Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten e Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Shoulder Seat Pan Bolt Flat Washer Adjustment Knob TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section 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 e Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Opera
55. l not depressed Attachment clutch is engaged e Weak or dead battery Disengage attachment clutch e Recharge or replace battery Replace fuse Clean battery terminals Blown fuse Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty ignition switch Check all wiring e Check replace ignition switch Check replace solenoid or starter e Contact an authorized service center department Recharge or replace Faulty solenoid or starter i Faulty operator presence switch es Weak or dead battery Corroded battery terminals Engine clicks but will not start battery i i Clean battery terminals TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but will Loose or damaged Check all wiring not start Cont d wiring i e Faulty solenoid or starter e Check replace solenoid or starter Loss of power Cutting too much Set in Higher Cut position grass too fast reduce speed e Throttle in CHOKE Adjust throttle control position Build up of grass leaves and trash under mower Dirty air filter Low oil level dirty oil e Faulty spark plug Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter e Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fu
56. le control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle mixture screw out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if neces sary 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 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 your nearest autho rized service center department which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments Throttle Idle Speed Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more 44 CAUTION Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area e Clean entire tractor See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the
57. lippings Make first cut relatively high the 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 When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING 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 highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower c
58. n are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible 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 corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Never run a machine inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly SAFETY RULES 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 o
59. n 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 obsta cles e Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope Do not turn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible amp WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 3 5 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED AND TYPE REGULAR OIL TYPE SAE 30 ABOVE 32 F API SF SG SH SAE 5W 30 BELOW 32 F OILCAPACITY W FILTER 3 5PINTS SPARK PLUG CHAMPION GAP 030 RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE INTAKE 004 006 CLEARANCE EXHAUST 007 009 GROUND FORWARD 5 5 SPEED MPH REVERSE 2 4 TIRE FRONT 14PSI PRESSURE REAR 10 PSI CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY SYSTEM 5 AMPS HEADLIGHT BATTERY AMP HR 30 MIN CCA 240 CASE SIZE U1R BLADE BOLT 27 35 FT LBS TORQUE CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible depend ability and performance
60. ock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 Harness Light Socket w 4152u Light Buib Cable Battery Cable Battery Fuse Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground Switch Seat Switch Ignition 4 Position Nut ignition Cover Ignition Switch Key Molded Craftsman Hamess Ignition Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 Cover Terminal Solenoid Nut Keps Bik Hex 1 4 20 UNC Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp Protection Wire Loop Hour Meter Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Hamess Engine B amp S NOTE Ail component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 35 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 36 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES NO oOo na won lo oh mk mk dr de On WD PRBBAFLSSIVSSSVLSBSRKBB PART NO 166819 140356 17060612 STD551025 155272 165454X013 STD533710 155927 145660 169118 17490608 144983X558 126938X 156437 124028X 19131312 STD541 437 156725X558 155217X599 151287X558 139976 17490508 139886 139887 73800400 19091416 145201 161464 145202 STD552507 140547 72140606 154798 STD541437 158418 165867 154966 154207 156524 DESCRIPTION Chassis Drawbar Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 13 32 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge Bumper Hood Dash Dash Silkscreened Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 2 Type TT Hood Assembly Bumber Ho
61. od Plate Mtg Battery Fuet 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 Asm Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Pivot Bracket Assembly RH Mower Rear Nut Lock W Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Bracket Grille Pickoff LH Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH Bolt FinHex 1 4 20 UNC X 75 Air Duct P L 18HP B amp S Opp Twin Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNG Bracket Suspension Front Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis Bracket Footrest STLT Rod Pivot Chassis Hood All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 37 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 GROUND DRIVE 7 7 Ped E x gt A gt mo us Pe a IT 1 wee Mr PS an oe 2 N 38 GROUND DRIVE RLERLECSRERCEBRIRLAEBEIE SE REBBIVARNZ PART NO 142431 143995 165866 STD561210 10040400 STD541431 STD523710 STD541437 130564 145627 73350600 106888X STD551037 STD561210 145204 124236X 130807 74760512 155071 120183X 19211616 1572H 131494 STD523727 4470J 165838 19131312 127783 154407 123205X STD523715 STD541437 STD541431 105710X 105709X STD523712 140294 140312 17060612 8883R 140186 164975 STD551143 TRACTOR MODE
62. or 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 Select desired 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 amp CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers So equipped or the discharge guard in place Attachment Clutch Lever Engaged Position Attachemnt Lift Lever High Position Low Position Disengaged Position Discharge Guard TO OPERATE ON HILLS AA CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting 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 position and engage parking brake Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is de pressed To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting Make all turns slowly
63. ot used for 50 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 dipstick 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 will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick Oil Drain Plu Oil Fill Cap 9 9 Dipstsick CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating Air guide covers must be removed Remove side panels and hood See
64. pproxi mately 1 1 2 to 4 The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2 1 2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface Adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT 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 wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 locknut and tighten securely Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole i x Mounting Bracket 3 8 Washer Gauge Wheel TO OPERATE MOWER Your tract
65. r Clutch Drive Dipstick Tube Oil Fill Clamp Tube Fitter Air Armature Starter Bushing Governor Crank Bushing Governor Crank Bolt Carriage Governor Lever Gasket Base Cover Breather Cylinder 2 Plate Back Nut Governor Lever Clamp Hose Retainer Governor Crank Retainer Governor Shaft Crank Govemor Seal Govermor Shaft Washer Foam Boot Spark Piug Washer Seal _ Retainer Air Filter Spring Friction Screw Drive Cap Shield Heat Gear Ring Gear Timing Gear Starter Nut Starter Terminal Nut Starter Terminal Cap End Housing Starter Spacer NO 1051 1081 1090 1095 1125 1132 1136 1137 1138 NOTE 56 PART NO DESCRIPTION 693497 Washer Seal Throttle Shaft 495715 Dipstick Tube Assembly 493880 Terminal Cable 693488 Diaphragm Fuel Pump 393397 Kit Fuel Pump 224774 Cover Air Guide 224775 Cover Air Guide 497656 Seal Valve 273312 Seal Valve 261463 Seat Valve Intake 262924 Seat Valve Exhaust 261961 Bushing Guide Exhaust 231218 Bushing Guide Intake 393456 Wire Alternator 495901 Plate Cover 393815 Hose Vacuum Cylinder To Im pulse Pump Cut to Required Length 94627 Screw Fan Retainer 693513 Piug Carburetor 225008 Cover Air Cleaner 805540 Screw Upper Body To Lower Body 498157 Fan Flywheel 224901 Retainer Fan 496726 Label Kit 499382 Labe Kit Emission 263080 Ring Retaining 273688 Owners Manual 280860 Seal O Ring 497605 Retainer Brush
66. raftsman 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 ld 2 140551 Bracket Prt Pivot Seat bik 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 3 74760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 1 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 4 19131610 Washer 13 32 X 3 4 X 10 Ga 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bik Pnt 5 145006 Clip Push in Hinged 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 6 STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 21 153236 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Bik Zi 22 STD541431 Nut Hex Lock w ins 5 16 18 8 17060616 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 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 18 X 62 10 155925 Pan Prt Seat blik 11 166369 Knob Seat NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 1 inch 25 4 mm 44 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 DECALS co 14 13 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 156439 Decal Fender Danger Sears 14 166927 Decal Dash Panel 2 163205 Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold 15 160396 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 3 163200 Decal Hood Ah Craftsman 19 138047 Decal Battery Diehard Sears 4 163202 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 20 166887 Decal Deck Mower EZ3 6 133644 Decal Maint Customer y 22 149516 Decal Battery Sears Dom 169210 Decal By Pass Lt Hydro 7 169637 Decai Replacement Srs 138311 Decal Lift Handle 9 163204 Decal Fender Craftsman Gold 154515 Pad Footrest Lh STLT 11 156811 Decal Fender
67. s section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION A CAUTION Never engage or disen gage freewheel lever while 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 This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Shouid your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstalla tion before operating the tractor Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual 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 Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds Move lever to full reverse osition and hold for five 5 seconds epeat this procedure three 3 times NOTE During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system Move motion control lever to neutral N position Shut off engine and set parking brake Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in dri
68. saxle If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be adjusted Depress clutch brake pedal and engage parking brake e Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod if distance is other than 1 9 16 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut 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 neces sary Contact your nearest authorized service center department With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A Operating Arm Do not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact your nearest authorized service center department TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there 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 clutching 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 Install new belt by reversing above procedure Engin
69. t lbs maximum 4 Replace bladea more often when mowing in sandy soil Do not overtighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this 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 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 General Purpose Grease Refer to Maintenance Engine Section IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease the longer pivot points which have special nylon BEFORE EACH USE bearings Viscous lubricants will attract Check engine oil level dust and dirt that will shorten the life of Check brake operation the self lubricating bearings If you feel Check tire pressure they must be lubricated use only a dry Check operator presence and powdered graphite type lubricant interlock systems for proper operation sparingly Check for loose fasteners 18 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires mor
70. ton Assembly 010 O S Piston Assembly 020 O S Piston Assembly 030 O S Ring Set Piston Standard Ring Set Piston 010 O S Ring Set Piston 020 O S Ring Set Piston 030 O S Lock Piston Pin Pin Assembly Piston Std Pin Assembly Piston 005 O S Rod Connecting Standard Rod Connecting 020 U S Screw Connecting Rod Valve Exhaust Include s Keeper Valve Ref No 42 Valve Intake Spring Valve Intake Spring Valve Exhaust Retainer Valve Exhaust Retainer Valve Exhaust Keeper Valve Tappet Valve Camshaft Slinger Oil Short Block Manifold intake Gasket Intake A Gasket intake Screw Carburetor Screw Intake Manifold Screen Rotating Washer Flywheel Screw Flywheel Fan Body Assembty Upper 55 KEY NO 95 97 98 102 PART NO 690718 693485 807923 693509 693506 93971 261563 224816 491282 491297 224995 230318 93897 94289 691390 223734 497596 497608 230674 394891 94731 494705 693490 693487 693491 DESCRIPTION Screw Throttle Valve Shaft Throttle Kit idle Speed Gasket Carburetor Body Pin Float Hinge Valve Float Needle Body Assembly Lower Valve Choke Shaft Choke Jet Main Jet Main High Altitude Carburetor Kit Spacer Carburetor Valve Throttie Float Carburetor Key Timing Jet Pilot Base Air Cleaner Gasket Air Cleaner Seal O Ring Line Fuel Cut to Required Length Screw Back Plate Link Mechanic
71. uts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow siowly e Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings When doing a second cut mow across or perpen dicular to the first cut path Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn Max 1 3 ME ll fi 1 qq MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SEE a SEAS FILL IN DATES ao ES we 5 ES CACA nas an Interlock Systems rama c E aa ed iw HE E EA ua T E EE g ma ma es ma EE Ca TED A SRS NS IS S Clean Engine Cooing Fins _ Replace Spark Prog Replace Air Fiter Paper Canridge Replace Fuetrier O O R OEA ARAN IIA mm ROTOS COO TIRES et feted AE Ed AA EPT Me APRA PANA IEA da ERK AR ANS AE STI NSS IS 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 5 If e with adjustable systam 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 6 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 3 Hf equipped with off fitter change oit every 50 hours 7 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 f
72. ving position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to half 1 2 speed With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever forward after the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distriku tion of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried c
73. x 5 8 11unc x 2 3 4 Brace Axle Washer 13 32 x 1 1 4 x 12 Ga Bolt Hex Nylon 3 8 16 x 3 4 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 41 ATT 4 N AT IES B D TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 ENGINE 23 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 35 t 2 Oo E d ae he S Q Y 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 ENGINE OnNOnh Od mm 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 288LREBREVIBRS 128861 DESCRIPTION Control Throt Paddle 32 22 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20x5 8 T Engine See Breakdown Briggs Mode No 461707 0145 E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Sems Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt Shield Browning Debris Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unt Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear Cap Fuel Guage STLT Clamp Hose Bik Spacer Pad Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Pad Idler 1 75 x 75 x 06 Nut Flange 1 4 20 Starter Nut All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 43 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270860 SEAT ASSEMBLY SY gt KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 140123 Seat 3450 Bik blk C

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