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Page 1: ...you start the 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 produ...

Page 2: ...luding but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine o Repairs necess...

Page 3: ...re 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 a...

Page 4: ...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 mach...

Page 5: ...a Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain co...

Page 6: ...ar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS...

Page 7: ...1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Steering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys t Video...

Page 8: ...t Align mounting holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut se curely to 10 12 ft Ibs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boo...

Page 9: ...brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in trans mission disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector s...

Page 10: ...d Adjustments section of this manual v CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review th...

Page 11: ...which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicales a hazard which if no_ avoided wi...

Page 12: ...ER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH...

Page 13: ...rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance J Brake Disengaged Parking Brake Position Position Engaged Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attachment clutch l...

Page 14: ...engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the defl...

Page 15: ...e IMPORTANT When operating in tempera tures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol...

Page 16: ...ich may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstall ation before operating the tra...

Page 17: ...time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mow...

Page 18: ...en 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 p...

Page 19: ...s 2 Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade...

Page 20: ...the life of the transaxle Should the trans axle ever leak or require servicing contact a Sears or other qualified service center V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of ope...

Page 21: ...e paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engi...

Page 22: ...ions 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spille...

Page 23: ...onnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing r...

Page 24: ...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 loos...

Page 25: ...ed or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If di...

Page 26: ...einstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to...

Page 27: ...nnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 3 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 First connect RED battery cable...

Page 28: ...r mix ture Turning the idle mixture valve out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburet...

Page 29: ...em parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acid...

Page 30: ...air filter 5 Low oil level dirty oil 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Rep...

Page 31: ...ade mandrel 1 Engine speed too slow 2 Travel speed too fast CORRECTION 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empty...

Page 32: ...arpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 1t Clean around mandrels to...

Page 33: ...J RED I_ LleHI1NOO tSTEMOUtmrr ALTERNAT R I 5 A_f AC _ 3_RP _ _ 14 VOL g AC MIN 3600 _PM LIGP I _ O i HEADLIGHTS 7 NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED REMOVABLE CONNECTION...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273823 ELECTRICAL i 22 f I I I I i I T I I I I I I I 34 Craftsman Manuals free download from ManualBirds...

Page 35: ...ex 1 4 20 unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 179720 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Term...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273823 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 273 259 258 217 9O 208 209 208 _64 209 60 37 208 chassis L_ser tt stlt 41 36 Craftsman Manuals free download from ManualBirds...

Page 37: ...rownlook 3 8 16 unc 90 124346X Nut 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 179950X428 Cupholde...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273823 GROUND DRIVE 1 96 74 75 70 116 _202 150 48 151 51 drive hydro silt_53 38 Craftsman Manuals free download from ManualBirds...

Page 39: ...16 uric 197 169613 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 198 169593 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 72110614 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 212 145212 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16x 1 1 4 245 178122 57 17813...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273823 STEERING ASSEMBLY L jP _ 42 88 I 29 17 68 67 13 67 67 i 15 steering_pUt_47 jf 10 43 4O Craftsman Manuals free download from ManualBirds...

Page 41: ...x 16 Ga Ring Klip Link Drag Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Hextlange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x...

Page 42: ...ngine See Breakdown Briggs 41 139277 Model NO 31P777 0296 E1 45 17000612 Muffler Exhaust Gasket Muffler 72 183906 Tube Drain Oil Easy 78 17060620 Shield Browning Debris Guard 81 73510400 Arrestor Spar...

Page 43: ...w 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD54143...

Page 44: ...CRIPTION Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Steering Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Ma...

Page 45: ...luted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift RH 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 u...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273823 MOWER DECK _184 136_ 119 18 116 46 Craftsman Manuals free download from ManualBirds...

Page 47: ...3535 Pulley Mandrel 158 17720408 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 159 STD533717 34 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 184 19131410 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 185 188234 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3...

Page 48: ...23 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 87 115 206 85 150 47 31 9 _ _ 106 56 6 31 if 32 49 _ 67 85 k 114 9 87 87 200 22 23 191 190 hg los 0 28 2O8 183 I 186 I 184 _ 182 _ 100 48 Craftsman Manuals fr...

Page 49: ...6199 Sleeve Ass y Incl 157 31 780189 Washer 563 tD 062W 114 786200 Sleeve Ass y Incl 87 36 790071 Brake Disk 115 786198 Sleeve Assembly Incl 87 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 127 784384 Shift Lever Ass y I...

Page 50: ..._ _ FSl 307 3 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 1022 524_ 8420 I 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 1 I 48S ORT BLOCK I I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 750 71...

Page 51: ...STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0296 E1 J 238 3 40 _ 35 1022 617 0 1022 914 616 _ 102 4 614 54_ 654 5s 43_ 1266AO 1266 0 1370 276 141 108 142 105 127 137_ 276 947 _ 1127_ 51 Craftsman...

Page 52: ...TOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273823 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0296 E1 305A 801 803 _ 310I 311 579o _ 503_ 462 802 729 697 _ 37_ 74 52 Craftsman Manuals free download from ManualBi...

Page 53: ...ernor Control 697263 Rod Connecting 020 Under 232 691842 Spring Governor size 238 691843 Cap Valve 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 240 298090 Filter Fuel 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 265 691024 Clamp Casing...

Page 54: ...ocating 1264 697104 729 691224 Clip Wire 1265 697125 741 697128 Gear Timing 1266 691917 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1266A 697123 757 697607 Link Counterweight 1267 697424 758 697134 Counterweight...

Page 55: ...d above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Comp...

Page 56: ...line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product s...

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