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Craftsman 917.277130 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.277130 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 13.5 hp, with 38" mower, electric start, 5 speed transaxle
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
13.5 HP, 38" Mower
Electric Start
5 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.277130
This product has a low emission engine which operates
_
differently
from previously
built engines. Before
start the
you
engine, read and understand
this Owner's Manual.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions
before
operating
this equipment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Maintenance........1 7 Warranty..........2 SafetyRules.......... 3 Serviceand Adjustments.....21 ProductSpecifications......6 Storage..........27 Assembly/Pre-Operation....... 8 Troubleshooting ........28 Operation..........1 1 Repair Parts......... 32 MaintenanceSchedule......17 Sears Service......B ack Cover LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Forone (1) year fromthe date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRidingEquipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual, Searswill repair or replacefree of charge any parts that are foundto be defectivein materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Sears will...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Be aware of the mower discharge direc- _ILWARNING: In order to prevent ac- tion and do not point it at anyone.
  • Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere with • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree safe machine operation. limbs, etc. • Never allow children to operate the machine.
  • Page 5 • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other people limbs, etc. before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...
  • Page 6 Forward: Ground Speed AGREEMENTS (MPH): Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman@ product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod- ucts, it may require repair from time to Reverse: time. That's when having a Repair Protec-...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer @(1) Locknut (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 1/2-20 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Extension Steering Steering Boot Wheel Adapter Shaft teering Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Keys "--t...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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.
  • Page 9 4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder NOTE: You may now roll or drive your bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor tractor. from the skid. 5.
  • Page 10 CHECKTIRE PRESSURE J CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated Before you operate your new tractor, we at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- wish to assure that you receive the best rect tire pressure is important for best performance and satisfaction from this cutting performance.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I',,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR 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 Ignition Switch Clutch Lever Switch Position Lever...
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 14 These heights are approximate and may • If slowing is necessary, move throttle vary depending upon soil conditions, control lever to slower position. height of grass and types of grass being • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push mowed. clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- •...
  • Page 15 ADD GASOLINE Insert key into ignition and turn key • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular not run starter continuously for more unleaded gasoline with a minimum of than fifteen seconds per minute.
  • Page 16 MOWING TIPS • If grass is extremely tall, it should be • Mower should be properly leveled for mowed twice to reduce load and pos- best mowing performance. See "TO sible fire hazard from dried clippings. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Make first cut relatively high;...
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .S'_.,_._ °"_ Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 11_5 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades C_ean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V_Beffs Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) _1,;...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when per- shown. forming any maintenance. 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. BRAKE OPERATION Lbs. torque). IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
  • Page 19 Check the crankcase oil level before start- • Rechargeat 6-10 amperesfor 1 hour. NOTE:The original equipmentbattery on ing the engine and after each eight (8) your tractor is maintenancefree. Do not hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ attemptto open or removecaps or covers. dipstick securely each time you check the Adding or checking levelof electrolyteis oil level.
  • Page 20 Service air cleaner more often under dusty Use compressed air or stiff bristle conditions. brush to thoroughly clean engine cool- ing fins. 1. Remove knob(s) and cover. Replace blower housing and dipstick TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER tube assembly 2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. Blower 3.
  • Page 21 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5.
  • Page 22 TRACTOR FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to TO REMOVE MOWER side. If the following front-to-back adjust- Mower will be easier to remove from the ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both right side of tractor. front links equally so mower will stay level 1.
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE- TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE BELT Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable The mower blade drive belt may be re- brake system which is mounted on the placed without tools. Park the tractor on right side of the transaxle.
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Park the tractor on level surface. Engage 1. Block up axle securely. parking brake. For assistance, there is a 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and belt installation guide decal on bottom side washers to allow wheel removal (rear of left footrest.
  • Page 25 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the BLACK cable first from chassis backside of the grill. then from the fully charged battery. RED cable last from both batteries. 3.
  • Page 26 FINAL SETTING - 2. Checkthat holes "A" in governor controlleverand hole in governorplate 1. Start engine and allow to warm for five line-up. If holes "A" are not aligned, minutes. Make final adjustments with loosenclamp screw and movethrottle engine running and shift/motion control cable until holes are aligned.
  • Page 27 Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- or using ethanol or methanol) can attract age at the end of the season or if the trac- moisture which leads to separation and tor will not be used for 30 days or more. A(_WARNING: Never store the tractor formation of acids during storage.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ LOSS of power fast. reduce speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. mechanism. not rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 SCHEMATIC RED lll& BLACK BATTERY FUSE AMMETER STARTER BLACK • (OPTIONAL) WHETE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL WHETE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH _)(_ SEAT SWITCH BLACK I BLACK BLACK o_o_(CLUTCH?_"1 GROUNDING CONNECTOR ( P'U SON 28 VOLTS AC MIN @ 3600 RpM (CHARGING...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER !117.277130 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 Uric x 3/4 176689 Box Battery Fender 176138 Switch, Interlock 175685 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11" 146147 Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire 175158...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 31 chassis-pLIt23...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174620 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hoed/Dash 174643X014 Saddle Slkscr Fit LT 155138 Clip Retainer Slide-On 168347X014 Dash 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 Uric x 1 174996 Panel Dash LH 145660...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 GROUND DRIVE 3__/52 drive-saddle 25...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Dana D4360-139 154407 Bellcrank Asm. Clutch (Order parts from transaxle 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 Manufacturer) 72110612 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 73680600 123666X...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 STEERING steering_pLIt42...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 140044X428 Steering Wheel 175131 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine_bs.1cy149 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170551 Control Th/ch 137040 Line Fuel 20" 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 124028X Engine Briggs Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Model 28R707-1147-E1 17670412 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 SEAT ASSEMBLY seatJt.knob PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 127427 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 ld 140551 Bracket Pvt St 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/6-16 Unc x 1 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Yel Zinc 19131610 Washer Fiat 13/32 xl x 10 Ga...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 177109 Decal Lower Dash 133644 Decal customer Responsibility 176450 Decal Engine 156439 Decal Fender Dnger 171704 Decal Hood 181249 Decal, Clutch/Brake Eng 163204 Decal Fender 146046 Decal V-Belt Dr Sch tractor 149516 Decal V-Belt sch Decal Battery Danger...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 LIFT ASSEMBLY lift-rh.1 piece 3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 173288 Link Front Wire Asm Inner W/plunger 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 12000002 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 MOWER DECK 38 deck-manuaL1...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170280 Mower Housing Assembly 130840 Brake Assembly 72140506 Washer Hardened Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 178515 138017 Bracket Asm. Fram Sway Bar 133840 Idler Arm Assembly 169970 Bracket, Asm. Deck Sway 165723 Spacer, Retainer 149846...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 DANA TRANSAXLE-MODEL D4360-139 63 64...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 DANA TRANSAXLE-MODEL D4360-139 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170981 Housing, Upper 105928X Sprocket, 9T 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 170988 Gear, Bevel, 36T 134400 Ball, Detent 134394 * Ass,/, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft 105904X Spring, Detent 120473X Shaft, Drive 160940...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707,TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 404@ 614_ 404@ 287_ I_l 524_...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707,TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1 344_ 54 %_ EQ_LS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 130A_ 987® I 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95'_ 93_J 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SEt 276_...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707,TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1 305A_ 305_ 334_ 934_ 5101 1051 _ 668A 462 @ 579 _ 1044 75 G 697%_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3@ 524@ 883_51A 842_ 1036 LABEL-EMISSION...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707,TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1 ,osB 130B 95A_ 987A 104A 955A_ 147_ 276A _ 955_ 105A_ 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 276A _:_ 987A 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET 276A_...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707,TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 496413 Cylinder Assembly 690718 {3 Screw (Throttle Valve) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 495800 Idle Speed Kit 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 694907 Idle Speed Kit 494238 Sump-Engine 690525...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707,TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691284 231A 690718 Q Screw (Choke Valve) Gear-Timing 691714 691842 Spring-Governor Link Link-Counterweight 394358 Filter-Fuel 692423 Counterweight 691239 691024 Clamp-Casing Pin-Counterweight 691096 695134 Screw (Casing Clamp) Screw (Counterweight) 693713...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
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