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Page 1: ...Questions Call 1 866 576 8388 FOR TRACTORS WiTH MODEL NUMBERS BEGiNNiNG WiTH 917 CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com craftsman PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 41361 rev 07 30 10 ...

Page 2: ...this product is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 These and other accessories are recommended for use with your unit Call 1 800 4 MY HOME to find out if they are ava...

Page 3: ...stovibrate abnormally stop theengineimmediately andcheck forthecause Vibration isgenerally awarning oftrouble Stoptheengine whenever youleave theoperating position before unclogging thesnow thrower or making anyadjustments orinspections Take allpossible precautions whenleaving theunit unattended Disengage theattachment clutchlever or switch lower thesnowthrower shiftintoneutral set theparking brak...

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Page 5: ...Bolt 5 16 x 1 FF 6 Nylock Nut 3 8 G 8 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 3 4 GG 2 Hex Lock Nut 3 8 H 6 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 1 HH 21 Nylock Nut 5 16 2 spare parts I 4 Shoulder Bolt Hex Head II 10 Flanged Nut 3 8 J 2 Shoulder Bolt Round Head JJ 1 Flanged Nut 5 16 K 2 Shear Bolt spare parts KK 6 Flanged Nut 1 4 L 6 Carriage Bolt 3 8 x 1 LL 1 Spring M 2 Carriage Bolt 5 16 x 1 3 4 MM 3 Chute Keeper N 2 Carriage Bolt 5 16 x 1 1...

Page 6: ...me Bracket 2 13 V Belt Drive56 48138 14 V Belt Drive55 46989 15 V Belt Auger Attached to Housing Assembly 16 L H Hanger Bracket Outside Mounting 17 R H Hanger Bracket Outside Mounting 18 L H Hanger Bracket Inside Mounting 19 R H Hanger Bracket Inside Mounting 20 LeftHand SidePlate 21 RightHandSidePlate 22 Pulley 23 Spacer 3 8 ONLY ITEMS NEEDED FOR MODEL 917 TRACTORS ARE SHOWN _1 3 5 j9 8 16 17 653...

Page 7: ...ve any front or rear attachment which is mounted to your tractor Remove the mower deck Refer to your tractor owner s manual for removal instructions Mark all loose parts and save for reassembly Remove the tractor hood Refer to your tractor owner s manual for removal instructions TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 2 7 16 Wrenches 2 1 2 Wrenches 2 9 16 Wrenches 2 3 4 Wrenches 1 Screw Driver 1 Knife ADDITIO...

Page 8: ...DE VIEW STEP 3 SEE FIGURE 3 Fasten the R H Side Plate bend facing out to the front three holes in the tractor frame using three 3 8 x 1 carriage bolts three 1 2 x 1 1 2 washers see note and three 3 8 flange nuts For the rear hole use a 5 16 x 1 carriage bolt a 1 2 x 1 1 2 washer and a 5 16 nylock nut Place the washers between the tractor frame and the side plate Repeat for L H side plate Reinstall...

Page 9: ...me BRAKE ROD 5 16 x 3 4 SELF THREADING BOLT FIGURE 5 L H HANGER BRACKET 3 8 FLANGED _ NUT LEFT SIDE ViEW STEP 6 SEE FIGURE 6 o Remove the bracket if present from the hole directly behind the end of the brake rod on the right side of the tractor frame Store the bracket and bolt Attach the R H Hanger Bracket to the hole using a 5 16 x 3 4 self threading bolt Install a round head shoulder bolt into t...

Page 10: ...3 4 hex bolts 5 16 washers and 5 16 nylock nuts Attach each front pulley frame bracket to the inside of the clutch idler assembly using two 5 16 x 1 hex bolts four 5 16 washers and two 5 16 nylock nuts 5 16 x 1 2 5 16 HEX BOLT WASHERS 5 16 x 3 4 _ 5 16 HEX BOLT _ NYLOCK 5 16 WASHER NUT FIGURE 9 STEP 10 SEE FIGURE 10 Three different length drive belts are included with your snow thrower Tractors wi...

Page 11: ...TOR STEP 12 SEE FIGURE 12 Attach the clutch idler assembly to the tractor frame Hook the notched rear pulley frame brackets onto the two shoulder bolts assembled to the outside of the tractor frame Lift the front of the assembly and attach it to the R H and L H hanger brackets using two pivot lock pins and 1 8 hairpin cotters Loosely attach the mower clutch cable to the left side of the tractor fr...

Page 12: ...NYLOCK NUT FIGURE 16 STEP15 SEE FIGURE 15 Insert tensioning chains through the holes shown and attach to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms Install a 3 32 hairpin cotter in the chain attached to the upper idler arm placing it in the fifth link from the spring TENSIONING CHAIN upper idler arm 3132 HAIRPIN COTTER IN 5th LINK TENSIONING CHAIN lower idler arm FIGURE 15 SELECTTHE CORRECT DRI...

Page 13: ... the 3 32 hairpin cotter in the chain will allow Secure the chain in this position by inserting a 1 8 hairpin cotter through the chain IMPORTANT Do Not assemble the drive belt around the outside of the keeper bolt beside the large pulley Go to step 48 on page 22 DRIVE BELT FIGURE 17 Did you choose the correct drive belt for your tractor Using the wrong length belt may cause premature bearing or be...

Page 14: ...bolt in the fourth hole in step 21 assemble a 5 16 flange nut onto the bolt after the side plate is installed Go to step 25 on this page 5 16 x 1 CARRIAGE BOLT SEE NOTE 1 2 WASHER STEP 23 SEE FIGURE 22 Remove any bolts found in the holes shown REMOVE BOLTS IF PRESENT SUSPENSION BRACKET FIGURE 22 RIGHT SiDE ViEW STEP 24 SEE FIGURE 23 Fasten the R H Side Plate bend facing out to the three holes show...

Page 15: ...foot rest Attach the L H Hanger Bracket marked L to the inside of the frame using a 3 8 x 1 carriage bolt and a 3 8 flanged nut Bolt head goes on inside of tractor frame Repeat for the R H side 3 8 FLANGED SUSPENSION ARM L H HANGER _ BRACKET FIGURE 26 LEFT SIDE VIEW 15 INSTALLING SHOULDER BOLTS STEP 27 SEE FIGURE 27 Remove the bolt washer and nut which fasten the sway bar bracket to the L H side o...

Page 16: ... washers if needed Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and attach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm 5116 x 3 4 HEX BOLT 5 16 WASHER 5 16 x 1 HEX BOLT 4 5 16 WASHERS 5 16 NYLOCK NUT TENSIONING CHAIN lower idler arm FIGURE 30 TRACTOR S CLUTCH ARM ENGAGEMENT ROD SUSPENSION ARM 5 64 HAIRPIN COTTER REMOVE EXTENSION BOLT AND NUT IF PRESENT FIGURE 29 RIGHT SIDE VIEW STEP 30 S...

Page 17: ...ley keeper the idler pulley and the keeper bolt located beside the large pulley iMPORTANT Do Not assemble the V belt around the outside of the engine pulley keeper or the keeper bolt Go to step 48 on page 22 FIGURE 32 RIGHT SiDE VIEW STEP 33 SEE FIGURE 33 Make sure the attachment clutch lever on the dash panel is in the disengaged down position Pivot the upper idler arm so that it rests against th...

Page 18: ...if needed in step 39 Insert a tensioning chain through the hole shown and attach the end link to the spring on the lower idler arm 5 16 x 3 4 HEX BOLT 5 16 WASHER STEP 37 SEE FIGURE 37 Three different length drive belts are included with your snow thrower Tractors with manual attachment clutches and dual front deck suspension brackets use the 55 drive belt with 46989 printed on the outside of the ...

Page 19: ...eady be equipped with a pulley keeper that is identical to the new one supplied Attach the clutch idler assembly to the tractor frame as follows Hook the assembly s notched pulley frame brackets onto the two shoulder bolts you assembled to the inside of the tractor frame Lift the front of the assembly and attach it to the R H and L H hanger brackets using two pivot lock pins and 1 8 hairpin cotter...

Page 20: ...ttach the two rear pulley frame brackets to the inside of the clutch idler assembly using two 5 16 x 1 hex bolts eight 5 16 washers and two 5 16 nylock nuts for each bracket Attach the two front pulley frame brackets to the inside of the clutch idler assembly using two 5 16 x 3 4 hex bolts 5 16 washers and 5 16 nylock nuts for each bracket 5116 x 3 4 HEX BOLT 5116 WASHER 5116 x 1 HEX BOLT 4 5116 W...

Page 21: ...in out as far as the 3 32 hairpin cotter will allow Secure the chain in this position by inserting a 1 8 hairpin cotter through the chain iMPORTANT Do Not assemble the V belt around the outside of the engine pulley keeper or the keeper bolt DRIVE BELT FIGURE 44 Did you choose the correct drive belt for your tractor Using the wrong length belt may cause premature bearing or belt failure STEP 46 SEE...

Page 22: ...HINT For easier assembly of the lift release cable tilt the now thrower forward onto the spiral auger STEP 50 SEE FIGURE 49 Tilt the snow thrower back down to the ground Remove the nylon tie which fastens the auger drive belt to the discharge housing leaving the belt assembled around the pulleys Remove the nylon tie which fastens the chute crank rod to the crank rod support tube Assemble the crank...

Page 23: ... x 1 hex bolts 1 4 flat washers and 1 4 flanged lock nuts Tighten carefully so that the nuts are snug but do not dig into the plastic chute keepers Place the plastic cap onto the short end of the anti rotation bracket Position the crank rod spiral see figure 51 so that it does not rub against the bottoms of the notches in the chute flange Tighten the nuts Check if the crank rod rotates the chute f...

Page 24: ...uger drive belt delay the installation of the attachment pin until you have assembled the belt as instructed in steps 56 and 57 BEFORE INSTALLING THE AUGER BELT STEP 56 SEE FIGURE 55 The auger belt comes pre assembled to the pulleys on the snow thrower housing Make sure the belt passes over the top of the auger pulley and then twists 1 4 turn to pass underneath each side idler pulley The V side of...

Page 25: ...ock pin Refer to figure 45 on page 21 CLUTCH IDLER ASSEMBLY 1 8 HAiRPiN COTTER END OF SPRING LEFTSIDE OF TRACTOR FLAT PULLEY FIGURE 57 VIEWED FROM UNDERNEATH FIGURE 58 REAR REFLECTORS CHECKLIST Before you operate your snow thrower please review the following checklist to help ensure that you wiil obtain the best performance from your snow thrower Make sure all assembly instructions have been compl...

Page 26: ...ve been properly completed Make sure the skid shoes are adjusted to maintain adequate ground clearance between the snow thrower and the type of surface to be cleared Refer to the Service and Adjustments section Make sure the tractor engine has the correct oil for winter operation SAE 5W 30 Refer to tractor owner s manual HOW TO STARTYOUR SNOW THROWER The tractor should be sitting with the engine r...

Page 27: ...ractor forward untilthesnow againbecomes toodeep Repeating thisprocess into andoutof driftswilleventually cleareventhedeepest ofsnowpiles Ifthesnowthrower becomes clogged withsnowor jammed withaforeign object disengage thesnow thrower immediately andshutoffthetractor engine Unclog thesnowthrower before resuming operation DANGER Shutoffengine and disengage snowthrower before unclogging discharge ch...

Page 28: ...GURE 59 LiFT RELEASE CABLE ADJUSTMENT If the lift rod does not lock the snow thrower securely in the transport position loosen the upper hex nut on the lift bracket a few turns and tighten the lower hex nut Refer to figure 48 on page 22 If the lift rod fails to unlock completely to lower the snow thrower loosen the lower hex nut on the lift bracket a few turns and tighten the upper hex nut Refer t...

Page 29: ... rod operated attachment clutch remove the engagement rod from the tractor s clutch arm See figure 29 on page 16 If a front mounted attachment is to be used remove the side plates from the tractor Be sure to assemble bolts back into the empty holes in the tractor frame PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Spiral augers don t turn 1 Upper or lower V belt too loose 1 Increase tension on V belt 2 Upper or lower ...

Page 30: ...ER For Tractors With Model Numbers Beginning With 917 3O 23 67 74 16 33 33 38 4 tz 64 537O 15 28 29 12 23 34 28 37 8 30 22 36 9 23 66 X 4 4 61 27 47 65 21 23 21 65 2O 32 49 27 25 6O 7 8 40 59 16 23 35 30 5O 5z 52 40 59 _ _ 54 _ 23 18 41 56 58 42 3O ...

Page 31: ...Washer 5 16 Std Wrt Bearing Flange Bearing Ball Bushing Plastic 3 8 Bearing Split 3 4 Skid Shoe Washer Nylon Housing Bearing Bracket Chute Crank REF PART NO QTY 39 24281 1 40 49933 2 41 65367 1 42 65450 1 43 41576 2 44 44377 1 45 784 5594 1 46 746 0929 1 47 711 0242 1 48 746 0928 1 49 HA21362 4 50 43038 2 51 43343 2 52 43350 4 53 24394 1 54 47572 6 55 1643 60 1 56 64452 1 57 64451 1 58 47043 1 59 ...

Page 32: ... 24837 42 SNOW THROWER For Tractors With Model Numbers Beginning With 917 42 43 41 40 45 52 40 63 63 47 51 62 5O 53 52 C 59 33 25 65 65 58 39 58 11 62 14 56 57 13 5 32 60 6 6 54 16 6 31 5 18 55 23 2O 64 24 3_ 59 _ C 35 35 _ A 32 ...

Page 33: ...6 43601 1 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 Locking 57 46584 1 4 Lock Washer 5 16 58 R19172410 8 1 Bracket Lift 59 726 0178 3 1 Assembly Handle Lift Bracket 60 47631 6 1 Rod Index Lift 61 43003 6 1 Pin Spring 3 16 x 1 3 4 62 47572 6 1 Spring Compression 63 47810 8 2 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 64 43084 2 2 Reflector Rear 65 44326 2 1 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 66 48106 2 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 67 44695 2 1 Pin S...

Page 34: ...2 Washer 25 43063 3 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 26 46989 1 Belt V Type Drive 55 48138 1 Belt V Type Drive 56 27 47846 1 Belt V Type Auger 28 47044 1 Pulley V Type 4 29 47025 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 1 2 30 43432 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 31 43054 2 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 32 24571 1 Spacer 33 24472 1 Spacer Pivot 34 43070 8 Washer 3 8 35 46959 1 Spring 36 46963 2 Chain 37 43055 1 Pin Hair Cotter 3 32 38 23727 ...

Page 35: ...slopes greater than 10 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Braking may be affected by tractor attachment Reduce speed on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated 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 f...

Page 36: ...pair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 469 4663 Canada www sears com www sears ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 ...

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