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Page 1: ...ration Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to yourquestions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates I160179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or o...

Page 3: ...e the riding mower safely enoughto protect them selves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build upwhich can touch hot exhaust engine pads and bum Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debds which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or stodng the mach ne Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE ...

Page 4: ... operation regularly Keep machine tree of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop end inspect the equipment if you strike an object 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 ...

Page 5: ...wire where it cannot contact spark plug _ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose tr...

Page 6: ...o assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair 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 owne...

Page 7: ...teering Boot q Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Steering Extension Shaft Seat _Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob S opeSh e II l Video Cassette 2 Keys ...

Page 8: ...wer shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and lecknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 18 22 ft Ibs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steedng shaft exten...

Page 9: ...d raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward oft skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _kWARNING Before starting read understand and follow all ins ruct...

Page 10: ...tion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sectionof this manual Verify 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 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE...

Page 11: ...ST SLOW WARNING EHO NEOH ENG HEOFF OILPeESSUnE L ONTSO OVI _MP _ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWERLI_ H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE ATFACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery A FFACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor A I FACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and dir...

Page 13: ...en leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignitionswitch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead 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 o...

Page 14: ...h the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control 14 _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place AttachmentClutch Attachment Uft Lever Swi...

Page 15: ... 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 untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructionsfor additional information Never use eng...

Page 16: ...ys 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 I 16 MULCHING MOWINGTIPS...

Page 17: ...ence 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 propedy 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 be...

Page 18: ... 1 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex 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 must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble hex belt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 ...

Page 19: ...f operation Tighten oil fill cap dipsticksecurely 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 SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow did to enter the engine whe...

Page 20: ...aner Paper Cartridge Air _ AirP_ _ anerBase Screen _ _ _ _t_ _n_ar J Oil Fil Cap _ _ipstiek ip in Plu 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 i...

Page 21: ...rk plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor 1 Place attachment clutch switch in DISENGAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt oft electric clutch pulley 4 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 5 D...

Page 22: ...umber of turns When distance D is t 8 to 1 21 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 front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment _ o _ oo ...

Page 23: ...tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a bolt installation guide decal on bottom side of leftfootrest 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual 2 Disconnect clutch wire harness 3 Remove clutch leeator 4 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 5 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove bert upwards from transaxle pulley by de...

Page 24: ... MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system The other vehical must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system Do not use your tractor battery to start othervehicles TO A I I ACHJUMPER CABLES 1 Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each ba...

Page 25: ...ft oft of tractor 4 To replace reverse above procedure ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and sys tems 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 authodzed engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST THRO FFLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle co...

Page 26: ...nning and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 3 idle soeed setting With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1750 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained 4 Idle fuel needle setting With throttle control lever in slow position turn idle fuel adjustment needle In clockwise untilengine begins t...

Page 27: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose ortank duringstorage 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 and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel li...

Page 28: ...solenoid or starter 1 Fillfuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attemptingto start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified...

Page 29: ...ower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refilltank...

Page 30: ...damaged wiring 5 Blown luse Battery will not charge 2 3 4 Engine backfires 1 when turning engine OFF 1 Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections 1 Place throttle control in FAST_position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower dri...

Page 31: ...72410 WINING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THeY HF N3UGHTS SHOULD bE REf_ ACED TO pROPE_Y _ECURE YOUR WIRING Fro SWITCH IRCUIT NON REMOVABLE REt_OV_JE CONNECTIONS CO_t_ECTIONS GFC DA 31 ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272410 ELECTRICAl I 26 4O 8O ...

Page 33: ...Red W 16 Wire 26 175 i58 Fuse 20Amp 27 735104 _ Not Keps Hexl 4 20 Unc 28 4207 Cab e Ground 6 Gauge B_ck 12 29 160784 SwitCh Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Igniiton 40 L78442 Harness Ignition 41 711104_ BoYI Hex Head FJn t14 2O x l 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Reotangular 50 174652 Switch PTO 5J 140405 RiogRelainerPTO 52 1419...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272410 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 207 _ _ I 26 44 I I1 3 3 142 60 43 2 I 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ... Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot 58 150127 Ducl Air Engine P L LT 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lowar STLT 74 73680600 Nut Crowniock 3 8 16 UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear LH 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 1757G2 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Brackel Pnt FOotre...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272410 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 ...

Page 37: ...8 UNC 197 53 165710X Link Clutch 198 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 20_ 56 17060616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span PART NO DESCRIPTION 17 60612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 8883R Cover Pedal 175414 Putley Engine 15 _80 Belt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 1 4 Gr 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof 171258 Bracket Asm Anlt Rotation EVX 137057 Spacer Axl...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272410 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 ...

Page 39: ...6 24 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19132411 Washer 13 32 x 1 1 20 x 11 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF 41 159945 Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 46 12123P X Cap Spindle 51 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 5 16 18 UNC 54 74780520 Bolt Fi...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272410 38 31 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester _ o _ 4 4O ...

Page 41: ...1 1092 _X Tank Fuel 32 158990 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124 TL8X Bushing 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Head Tnd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 170 _612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 77 19101216 Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 80 747605 _ BO9 Hex Hd 5 16 18Uncx 1 2 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 ...

Page 42: ...2 x x 14 Gauge 10 174894 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIP_ON 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72 T_0412 BOll Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spdng 17 123976X Locknut Flange 114 Grade 5 18 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 S O541431 Nut 24 19f7fg12 Washer f7 22 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 25 127018X ...

Page 43: ...omed Prem Brs Decal V Belt Drive Schematic Decal Lower Dash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Deck Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal LiftHandle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owners Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 7 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stern valve 3 106222X 33re Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Servi...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272410 LIFT ASSEMBLY 44 ...

Page 45: ...Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Red 13_65 Link Uft L H 139666 Link Lift R H S_4008 Retainer Spring 173288 Link Front 733508 _ Nut Hex Jam 1 2o13 UHC 175689 Trunnion 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 163552 Retainer Spheg 169865 Bearing Pv4 Lift 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 123935X Plug Hole 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 191124...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272410 MOWER DECK 34 43 106 _ _ 102 103 105 1oz _ 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...8 169222 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 149 165898 33 178342 Nut Toptack Flanged 150 19091216 34 STD533717 Bolt 159 72140614 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 130794 37 STD3510_37 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 177410 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45 ST To24g03 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 54 133943 Washer Hardened DESCRIPTION Arm Idler Spacer Retainer Guard TUV Idle...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272410 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER206 545C NUMBERS HERE 79 157 48 ...

Page 49: ...6102 Spacer 1 130 X 695 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 6 66 776422 Input Shaft o 792079 Spring 310 OD x 525 L 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 69 792170 Retaining Ping 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 5 6 70 786187 Spacer 890 25 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 71 788069 Square Cut Ralg ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272410 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBERCV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLtNDER HEADf VALVE AND BREATHER I _fLINDRE DIRIGE SOUPAPE ET RENIFLARD I 19 IB 1B CRANKCASEI CARTER MOTEUR I 1_ 14 5O ...

Page 51: ...ew hex flange 12 422 07 S Shim camshaft R white M6xl 0x34 2 9 12 144 28 S Shaft balance 12 12 089 01 S Spring valve 2 10 12 874 07 S Piston w Ring Set Std 13 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 2 Includes 11 12 14 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 2 12 874 11 S Pistonw RingSet 08 15 12 468 05 S Washer plain 13 32 12 874 08 S Piston w Ring Set I1 25 16 12 112 13 S Spacer head bolt exhaust 12 874 09 S Piston w Ring...

Page 52: ...MODEL NUMBER 917 272410 KOHLER ENG NE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITIONIELECTPJCAL I ALLUMAGE _LECTRIOUE 2 8 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I HABITATION DE SOUFFLEUR El DI_CALENT I 12 S t0 6m _7 0 I_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...ator rectifier 15 amp NOT ILLUSTRATED 14 X 22 11 S Washer lock 1 4 M 541050 S Nut hex flange MSxO 8 15 M 639016 S Screw he flange M6xl 0x16 2 AIR INTAKE FILTRATION 16 236602 S Connector 17 12 132 02 S S ark Plug KEY PART 18 X 728 1 S C_i NO NO DESCRIPTION p cable 2 19 M 545010 S Screw hex flange 1 12 281 01 S Duct air M5x08xl0 2 2 25 341 03 S Knob air cleaner cover ZO 12 584 g4 s Modue gniton 3 12...

Page 54: ...OHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS DI_MARRANT DE LE SysTI_ME P_OTEUR CONTROLE 1 I _ II t 11 1 _ r 7_ OIL PAN LUBRICATION I DE LA HUILE PAN DE LA LUBRIFICATION _ Io 11 I _ 4 _ llk C_ i C2 54 ...

Page 55: ...3 01 S O Ring lower oil fill tube 8 25 162 07 S Screen oil ptickup 9 12 096 03 S Cover oil pickup screen 10 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 11 25 462 09 S Valve oil pressure relief 12 52 050 02 S Filter Oil 13 25 139 57 S Plug sq nd solid 3 8 14 12 393 01 S Pump oil 15 12 153 06 S O Ring oil pump cover 16 12 096 34 S Cover oil pump 17 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 3 18 12 032 03 S ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272410 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST VILEBREOUIN __ 1 F CHAPPEMENTI FUEL SYSTEM UEL DE LE SYSTI_ME I 6 10 I tl Q t 56 ...

Page 57: ...STRATED M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5x0 Sxl0 X 22 11 S Washer lock 1 4 12 757 02 S Kit float 12 757 03 S Kit carburetor repair 12 041 01 S Gasket carburetor 2 041 02 S Gasket air cleaner 12 041 05 S Gasket bowl 12 041 06 S Gasket bowl screw 12 032 06 S Seal solenoid 12 757 33 S Kit solenoid repair 12 041 06 S Gasket bowl screw 12 454 03 S Tie cable 25 452 20 S Terminal 12 518 37 S Lead red 37...

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

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