Craftsman 917.270962 owner manual Hydro Gear Transaxle, Model Number

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE

- - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510

 

 

 

 

 

KEY PART

 

 

 

 

 

KEY

PART

 

 

 

 

 

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

 

 

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

 

1

170351

Main Housing, Assembly

60

142883

Brake Puck

 

 

2

170352

Side Housing,

Assembly

61

142881

Puck Plate

 

 

3

170353

Center

 

SecUon, Assembly

62

142887

Brake Actuating Pin

4

170354

Swashplate, Trunion Machined

63

170410

Hfhos 1/4-20x2

 

5

169898

Block - Assembly

 

 

 

W/Patch,SpecialFlange

6

170355

Sealant

10.50z

 

 

64

142892

Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1 W/Patch

7

170356

Hex Range Screw

1/4-20 X 1.25

65

170411

Spacer

 

 

8

170357

Stud, 5/16-24

Hex

Doubte End

66

170412

Spring, Brake Arm Bias

9

170358

Shaft,

Input

 

 

67

170413

 

 

Sq. Hd. Bolt 5/16-24-Ribbed

10

170359

Ring - Retaining

 

68

170414

Arm,

Brake

 

 

11

170360

Spacer

 

 

 

69

170415

Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24

12

169870

Ring - Retaining

 

70

170416

Cotter

Pin 3/32 X

3/4

13

170361

Seal, Up .67 X 1.58 X .276

71

170417

Compression Spring

14

169869

Ball Brg 17mm Id X 40mm

 

 

 

 

Brake Anti-Drag

 

 

 

Od X 12rnm

 

 

72

170418

 

 

 

 

 

Washer, Rt .5 I.D. X !

16

170362

Hex Flange Head Screw

 

 

O.D. X .032

 

 

 

 

5/16-24X0.75

 

 

73

142884

Rat

- Washer

11/32

17

170363

Lip Seal 18 X 32 X 7

 

 

I.D. X 7/80.D

 

 

18

170364

Arm, Control

 

 

74

170419

Oil Seal .625 X 1.0 X .25

19

150771

Beadng, 30x52x13

Thrust

75

170420

Check

Plug Assembly,

23

170365

Check

Plug Assembly, Washer

 

 

.027,

Washer

 

 

>-4

170366

Shaft,

Motor

 

 

76

170421

Stud, 5/16-24 Friction Pack

-_7

170367

Gear - Pinion,

13t

 

77

170422

Puck,

330 X

1.50 X .0975

-_8

170368

10t/48t

 

Gear

 

 

78

142969

Spring, Helical Comp

-_9

170369

Gear,

10t Jack,shaft

 

79

142980

 

Spacer

 

 

30

170370

60t Bull Gear

 

 

80

150778

Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24Unjf

31

170371

Sleeve

 

Bearing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Nylon

Insert)

 

 

 

 

.75 X 1.575 X .625

 

81

170423

Wedge, Friction Pack

12

170389

SfeeveBeadng(Outboard)

82

170424

Clip, Washer

 

 

 

 

.75xl .750x.625

 

 

 

 

.316xl.50x.1046

(Plated)

13

142991

Washer,

3/4 Id X 1-1/2

83

161162

Pin, Standard Headless

 

 

Od X .13 Thk

 

 

84

170425

Fitting, 5/16 Sae 5/32 Tube

_4

170390

Lip Seal Axle Seal

 

85

170426

Hose,

Expansion Tank

{5

170391

Shaft, Axle .75 X 11.39 (Key, R.H.)

86

170427

Expansion Tank

 

{6

170392

Shaft, Axle .75 X 16.99 (Key, LH.)

87

170424

Cap - Poppet

Valve

_7

150792

Miter Gear (Splicad)

 

88

170429

Bolt, Sell Tapping 10-32 X 1/2

;8

150793

Miter Gear 15t (0.5 Id)

90

170430

Puck, Inner Wedge

;9

150809

Shaft

 

 

 

 

93

170431

Spring Clip - Housing Thrust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

170393

Ring, Spiral Retaining

107

170432

Deflector

 

 

1

170394

Pin, Jackshaft

 

 

108

170433

Washer,Motor

Shaft

2

170395

Magnet,

Ring

 

 

 

 

.71idx1.15odx.030thk

3

170396

Spnng,

 

Bypass

 

 

109

170434

Plug, See #6

 

 

4

150797

Hydro Mtg Screw

 

111

170435

O-Ring

.07 X .301 I.D.

 

 

3/8+24 X 2.5 Long

 

112

170436

Shield,

Vent

 

 

5

170397

F_lter

 

 

 

 

113

170437

Bracket, Support

 

6

170398

Base, Filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expansion Tank

 

7

170999

Actuator,

Bypass

 

116

170438

Silicon

Sponge

 

8

170400

Rod, Bypass Actuator

119

170439

Fan, 7 In.

 

 

9

170401

Arm, Bypass

 

 

120

170440

Pulley

 

 

 

0

170202

Retaining Ring .250

Extemal

121

170441

Hex Lock Nut 1/2-20

1

170403

Seal, lip .741 X .250 X .250 Tc

 

 

(Nylon

Insert)

 

 

2

170404

Flat Washer,

 

 

122

170442

Washer, Bellevltle

 

 

 

5/8 td X 1.00d

X .05 Thk

123

170443

Belt Keeper

 

 

3

170405

Retaining Ring

Block

124

170444

Center Section-Filler-Bypass

4

170406

Bearing, Center

 

 

Assembly

 

 

5

142977

Spring - Helical Compression

 

 

 

 

125

170445

Filter Assembly

 

 

6

142978

Washer

 

 

 

t26 170446

Fan - Pulley Service Assembly

7

150798

20w-50 Oil

 

 

 

 

127

170447

Seal.

O-Ring

Kit

 

8

170407

Brake Yoke

 

 

 

 

 

900

166768

Tran_

Complete

9

170408

Rotor, Brake

 

 

 

 

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

 

 

 

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Contents Am 5 pm, Mon Sat Sears Craftsman Help LineSEARS, Roebuck and CO., D1817 WA, Hoffman ESTATES, IL Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery ProductDo not ServiceSlope Operation Blades and proceed slowly straightTor Above Product SpecificationsMaintenance Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesLocknut 5/16-18 AdapterUnpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering WheelTo Drive Tractor OFF Skid HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery Shoulder Bolt SeatALL Belts Install Mulcher PlateCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessWhile Learning HOW to USE Your ChecklistH L Lift Lever Plunger Used to AdjustmentKnowyour Tractor Free WheelTo Move Forward and BACK- Ward HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake To USE Throttle ControlTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills Before Starting the Enigne Check Engine OIL Level AddgasolineTo Start Engine Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsPosition. Shut- off engine and set parking brake Automatic Transmission Warm UPPurge Transmission 1CAUTION Never engage or disenMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsLubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Blade Removal BatteryBrake Operation Blade CareClean AIR Screen AIR Filter Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasSparkplugs MufflerTractor To Remove Mower CleaningTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingNut F LiftLink Adjustment NutBottom edge Both Front Links Should be Equal in LengthArm To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Belt RemovalTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Fuse To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryReplacing Battery To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Choke Control To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableFinal Setting Acceleration TestIdle Mixture Engine OIL EngineFuel System Which leads to separation and formationTroubleshooting Chart CauseCorrection Troubleshooting Chart CauseProblem Troubleshooting Chart Tractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 KEY Part NO, NO.DESCRIPTIONTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood DescriptionChassis DraVearGround Drive Tractor .MODEL Number Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge FrontAxle AssemblySpindle Assembly, L.H Spindle Assembly, R.H3933 EngineOptional Equipment Spark Arrester162152 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly140123 Seat 3450 BIk/blk Craftsman 121246X 121248XDecals KEY Part Description Wheels & TiresPart Description 2928 1112 19 j 2O20 Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly50 110452X Nut, Push Phos. &-Oil Pin Groove30 150233 Trunnion, Inf. Height 32 73540600 Nut Crewnlock 3/8-24 155097Mower Deck KEY Part NO. noKEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle13= 634 552A 404 o 2201132 859 433 386 j 258 1138 211 877332 934 Gasket SET Piston AssemblyHousing Screw870 262924 Seat-Valve Exhaust 432 693492 Cap-Spring 871 Intake 425 94823 Screw Air Cleaner307 94930 869Page Page Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Sighting GuideSE/ S

917.270962 specifications

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User accessibility is further enhanced by the intuitive controls and dashboard display, which offer easy access to essential functions. Safety features, such as the automatic blade stop when the operator leaves the seat, ensure peace of mind during operation.

Additionally, the Craftsman 917.270962 is compatible with a variety of attachments, including baggers and mulch kits, which enhance versatility and allow users to customize their lawn care approach.

Overall, the Craftsman 917.270962 is a reliable riding mower that combines power, efficiency, and user-friendliness, making it an excellent choice for homeowners looking to maintain their lawns effectively and with minimal effort.