Page 1: ...oAssembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 800 659 5917 i rl II 111 ...
Page 2: ...rn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 2 II1 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and t...
Page 3: ...e working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by Iaw Section 4442 ol the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar taws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN...
Page 4: ...ing Diagram 30 Engine Air Filter 18 Air Screen 18 Cooling Fins Engine 18 OiJ Change 17 Oil Lever 13 17 Oil Type 17 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 44 48 Starting 14 Storage 26 F Filter Air Filter 18 Fue 19 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 H Hood Removal installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 15 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adiustment Front to Back 21 Adiustment Side to Side 21 Bf...
Page 5: ...u mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optiona without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 _ 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diamete r water tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs otweight Rounded...
Page 6: ... Bolt I 2ol 3 x 1 1 Lock Washer 1 2 1 Washer 7 32 x 3 16 x 12 Gauge 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers 4 2_ Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Parts packed separately in carton Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel I f Manual Steering Boot Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size Steering Steering Wheel Wheel Adapter Insert Slope Sheet 2 Keys ...
Page 7: ... Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing Install two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securety Position steering boot over steering shaft Align tabs of steering boot over slots and hole in dash and push down to secure Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Positio...
Page 8: ...and hex nut Tigr_ten securely o Close battery box door Open battery box door for o nseection for secure connections to tighten hard wareF o nspection for corrosion Testing battery oumping if required Periodic charging DISCARD TERMINAL POSITIVE PROTECTIVE RED_ CABLE CAPS _ S NUT LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHER NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE HEX BOLT FIG 2 iVlBLY SEAT PAN BOX DOOR FIG 3 INSTALL SEAT See Fig 4 Adjust ...
Page 9: ...ns have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Batteryis properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 am os z Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting resufts Tires must be properly inflated fo...
Page 10: ...ERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER _IFT TTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...
Page 11: ... Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Usec for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used fordeclutchingandbrak ing the tractor and starting the eng_ne PARKING BRAKE Locks clutchibra_e pedat into the brak...
Page 12: ...dle with the engine running hot engi ne exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this Dossibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaw ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 6 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than ful...
Page 13: ...l cap dipstick and wipe ctean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oi for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual To change engine oil see the Customer Responsibili ties...
Page 14: ...ever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the mohon cent tel lever three 3 times Your tractor is now Purged and now ready for normai operatron PURGE TRANSMISSION Never engage or disengage vet while the engine is run To ensure proper operation and oerformance it is recom menaed that...
Page 15: ...ximum Do not overtighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value rom the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of th...
Page 16: ...securely 80 85 Ft Lbs torque I _ _PORTANT BLADE BOLT iS GRADE8HEATTREATED NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you oo De sure the blade is balanced BLADE MANDREL ASSEMBLY FLAT WASHER_ TRAILING EDGE HEX BOLT GRADE 8 A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD FIG 10 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 11 Care should be taken to _ eepthe blade balanced An unbalanced ...
Page 17: ...ng contact your near est authorized service center department ENGINE LUBR CATJON See Fig 12 Only use high quality detergent oil rated witP APt service classification SF or SG Select the oil s SAE wscostty grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 30 32o 40 60 80 t00 30 20 100 0_ t0 20 30_ 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANT CIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL SHANGE FIG 12 NOTE Although...
Page 18: ...flat surface Ifvery dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge nut precIeaner cover and secure witil knob s IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE THEY k lAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OiL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE COVER KNOB COVER CARTRtDGE NUT _ _ PAPER FOAM _ _ _ r PRE CLSANER _ _ ...
Page 19: ...tructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel ine sections Place new fuel filter in position in fue_ line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned o Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline FIG 16 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep fini...
Page 20: ...l belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch roa from clutch lever by removing retainer spring o Disconnect antPsway bar from chassis bracket by remowng retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by remowng retainer sDnngs o R__iselift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower om from under tractor MPORTANT F AN A...
Page 21: ...L SIDE TO SIDE tF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SiDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 4 to 3 4 lower than the rear when the mower is nits highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D directly ...
Page 22: ...per belt keeper Remove belt from stat onary idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission nput pulley and over cooling fan blades Pult belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine putiey Install new belt by reversing above procedure IMPORTANT MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS Your tractor is equipped with an adj...
Page 23: ...ment it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMIS SION in the Operation section of this manual ADJUSTMENT LOCKNUT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straightforward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT...
Page 24: ...nd battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER o BLACK sable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED sable last from both batteries POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in holder andpush bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill...
Page 25: ...ssembly must be assembled to the carbu retor when making carburetor adjustments Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted propeny see above With engine off turn idle mixture valve in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclock wise 1 full turn FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control ...
Page 26: ...OM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE 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 ACtD C GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fue tank Start the engine ann let ...
Page 27: ...or presence switeh es 1 Weak ordead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or Starter 1 Cutting too much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 1 Depress clutchlbrake pedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery terminats 6 Check all wiring 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Check replace solenoid or ...
Page 28: ...grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper a_rpressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt LOSS or drive Engine backfires wren zurn ngengine OFF 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 8 Mower drive belt worn 9 Blades improperly installed 0 Improper blades used 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buJ duc of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Switc...
Page 29: ...T_NG SYSTEM NOTE OUTPUT DIODE YOUR TRACTOR IS _AMPAC __ _ _pM_ EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL 1_ 14VOLTS AC MIN 3_600RPM LIGHTS OF_ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM 12 _ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT t_ HEADLIGHTS CONNECTED TO THE I _ _ HAVE OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE _ _ _T T BECAUSE OF THIS THE HE ADI_IGH _ l BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS SWITCH L _ WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE OFF j_ SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED...
Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256890 1 20 42 40 34 I 16 36 38 39 36 15 8j l_ 25 32 49 31 30 3O ...
Page 31: ...Unc Tube Plastic 12 Case Battery Wi2 Holes W Btry Clamp Hose Olive Fastener Snapqn Switch Interlock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Uric Harness Asm Light Wi4152j Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 3 Pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key BIk I 25 Text SLT Key Ign Molded Cr...
Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256890 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3O 26 14 26 33 10 17 21 22 26 25 18 _ 9 19 140 35 34 3 29 26 28 14 32 ...
Page 33: ... Shield Ht Hood KohVDia Engine Clip Insulator 406 Dash Silkscreened 1 Pc M WA NC SymiEN Bolt Carriage 3 8q6 x 1 Panel Pnt Dash Lh Pane Slkscr Dash Rh Weldment Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Tyqt Screw Mach Trhd 5i16 18uncx3i4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Unc Hood Asm Pnt Weld MS 574 Bumper Hood Screw Sltd Hex Hd wiPt Washer Rivet Ratchet Nylon Washer Nylon BIk 28 x 75 x 19 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc x 1 Washer t3 32 x...
Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256890 97 96 91 48 34 ...
Page 35: ...edal 86 71208 Bearing Nylon 87 19212016 Washer 88 12000008 Pin Roll 89 151147 Pulley Idler Flat 91 74780536 Bolt 92 STD523115 Spacer Split 93 142564 Keeper Belt 94 140462 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 95 144643 Bearing Nylon 96 STD624003 Washer Hardened 97 144201 Ring Clip 98 STD541437 Pulley Idler V Belt 100 19111216 Asm Bell Crank 103 STD541350 Retainer Belt 104 141421 Botl 105 71070516 Nut 106 S...
Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256890 62 _ _36 8 27 J 29 j17 46_ 47 f j J 10 J 14 13 28 30 t4 J 43 8 36 ...
Page 37: ...75 Bearing Col Strg Blk Link Drag Sol Bali Jt 20 064 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Fin Hex 3 8 24 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Bolt Hex 5 8 11 Uric x 3 1 2 Locknut Flange 5 8 1t Unc Pin Axle 5 8 x 1 55 1 54 Lg Shaft Asm Strg 5 8 x 15 19 Lt Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Screw Cap SCKT HD Phos and Oi Shaft Asm Pittmar Nyliner ...
Page 38: ... Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 X 1 Ty4t Washer 13 32 X I X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Btk Nyt 50 id KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 7205O411 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD54143t 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 114 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16...
Page 39: ... 22 142341 138311 145245 145247 155898 155899 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis 42 F 4ydro Decal_ Mower Drive Schematic Decal Saddle Brake Parking Decal Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srs Decal Mower Qc System Decal Fender Auto Trans Srs Wt Decal Cold Starting Hydro Decal Lightbox Decal CNTRL Movement Hydro LT Decat Lift Handle Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman 95 Fastner Pop In Footrest Manual Owner s English Manual Ow...
Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMB ER 917 256890 ENGINE 81 72 62 13 4 31 33 78 23 I 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 40 ...
Page 41: ... No 28N707 Type No 0171 01 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt X 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Pnt Heat Browning Grass Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel Wisym Vented Clamp Hose BIk Screw ThdroI 5 16 18 x 3 4 Tyt Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fue Line Screw Hexwsh Thdr...
Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256890 LIFT 7 19 5 13 _ 3 31 32 7 13 19 6 2O 15 I 1718 20 42 ...
Page 43: ...ed 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 10 122512X Spring Cprsn 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion Blk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut LockWiWsh 1 243 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 STD624008 Retainer Spring 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All...
Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256890 MOWER 33 32 3t 30 4 6 2t 2 16 21 5_ 24 28 27 44 ...
Page 45: ...ket 76 128903 Bracket Deflector 77 127845 Cap Sleeve 78 140334 Spring Torsion Deflector 79 127498 Nut Push 80 153701 Shield Deflector 81 73350600 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 82 142028 Rod Hinge 83 120958X Screw ThdroI Hex Head Zinc Mwr 84 144394 Washer Spacer 85 72140618 Pulley Mandrel 92 STD541437 Nut Toplock Flange 128 153390 Bott 130794 Fastner Christmas Tree Pulley Idler Ftal 14541l Washer 1...
Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256890 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0500 35 58 37 34 139 J 26 23 3O 99 18 59 17 7 2 14 6 4 5 3 114 35 113 1 46 ...
Page 47: ... Trunnion 63 142967 Puck Dampener 15 142940 Sea Lip 64 142920 Set Screw 17 142941 Guide Slot 68 142969 Spring 18 150772 Shaft Motor 69 144510 Stud 5 16 24 19 150773 Bearing Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 92 142977 Spring Block 23 142944 Block Cylinder Assembly 93 142978 Washer Biock Thrust 24 142945 Seal Lip 10 x 25 x 7 98 142993 Sleeve Bearing 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 99 142976 Seat Wiper 26 150774 Center ...
Page 48: ...ACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256890 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0t73 01 635 337 306 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTION MANUAL 35 238 _022 40 868 16d_ _ 1034 1029 1026 022 48 ...
Page 49: ...TRATTON ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173 01 127 138 10698 95 117 634 634B 105 104 ID o 137 147 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT _ 23 REQUIRES SPEC AL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 142 L _ 105 611 127 46 49 ...
Page 50: ... MODEL NUMBER 917 256890 BR1GGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173 01 523 _524 3 20 634A 842 524 868 868A 537 _i 1 137 138 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 467 171 535 304 305_ 346 37 729 468 1006 668 _224 78 5O ...
Page 51: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9 7 256890 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173o01 663 209 265 1019 LABEL KIT 240 1058 OWNER S MANUALI 877 187 j 601 783 J J 801 311 j 1090 51 ...
Page 52: ...iston 020 Oversize 216 262766 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 219 490815 Lock Piston Pin 222 495611 Pin Assy Piston Standard Size 224 94729 Pin Assy Piston 005 Oversize 225 495157 Rod Assembly Connecting 227 493935 Rod Assembly Connecting 230 94742 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 232 262785 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 57 64 238 262836 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 5 8 240 394358 Valve Exhaust 265 221535 Valve lnta...
Page 53: ...39 Screen Flush Rotating 977 494385 Carburetor Gasket Set 474 393474 Stator Alternator 987 281166 Seal Throttle Shaft 482 93621 Screw Sems 1005 281400 Fan Flywheel 510 497606 Drive Starter 1006 224413 Retainer Fan 523 495230 Cap and Dipstick Oil Filler 1019 496758 Label Kit 524 68838 _ Seal FiIIer Tube t022 272475 _ Gasket Cover 525 496113 Tube Oit Filler 1023 224552 Cover Rocker Arm 535 272403 El...
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Page 56: ... located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Reo tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION a PRODUCT TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917 256890 ENGINE MODEL NO 28N707 TYPE NO 0173 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPT...
