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Page 1: ...tly from previously built engines Before you start the en gine read and understand this Owner s Manual CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 prn Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craft...

Page 2: ...nkshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator 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 flamrnable debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel s...

Page 3: ...es that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators _hould evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious iniury It SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss control and tipover accidents which result in severe injury or death All s o require extr...

Page 4: ...r operation regularly Keep machine tree of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to coot before storing Stop and 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: ...e where it cannot contact spark _lug 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 manufaclurer 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 rose tracti...

Page 6: ...nable you to 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 o...

Page 7: ...g Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve t teering Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Steering Wheel Insert 1 Lock _ washer 3 8 Locknut Keys 2 Keys 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Video Cassette Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...E EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 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 ste...

Page 9: ...on 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIMETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure...

Page 10: ...you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed 4 No remaining loose parts in carton y Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps y Seat is adjusted comfortably and lightened securely yAll tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflate...

Page 11: ...ARNfNG ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP t LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING DRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING RRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only il ...

Page 12: ...itute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT 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 direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting...

Page 13: ...ve throttle control to slow position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause the batt...

Page 14: ...flector shield in place Attachment Clutch Lever Engaged Position Lilt Lever _High Position Low Position Position Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS _I CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed o hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower...

Page 15: ...bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first timeor if the engine has run outof fuel itwilttake extra crankingtime to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear sh...

Page 16: ...ces driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before...

Page 17: ...lter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation 5 Check for loose fasteners 6 NOl r _ _r ed _ equ _p _f with m_r4enance Ir_ _bat_e_ 7 T_ghle _t_c_t a_l_ p vo_bOl__o35 II t s maximum Oo no1 overt_gaten LUBRICA...

Page 18: ...des must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 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 bolt lock washer ...

Page 19: ...ES t_ o o _ lea i c _ _o io o io _o _ _ _ TE_ANGE AN_iPATEO B_FO_ NE I C_l C_ N 6E NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operat...

Page 20: ...ICE CARTRIDGE 1 Remove cartridge nut 2 Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor 3 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 4 Reinstall cartridge nut precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT Petroleumsolvents such as kerosene are not to be us...

Page 21: ...ISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck ...

Page 22: ...ront to back adjust ment 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 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel...

Page 23: ... must be ad justed 1 Depress clutch brake pedal and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retightenjam nut against nut A 4 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six...

Page 24: ...on Washers Retaining_ _ _L_ OovorAx e it ll ff 3A Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY _CAUTION Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual...

Page 25: ... automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood a sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 To replace reverse above procedure ___ __ Hood Headlight Wire Connector t Positive Negative Red Cable Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood ...

Page 26: ...RY SETFING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments 2 Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted propedy see above FINAL SETFING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motiee control lever in neutral N position 2 Move throttle control lever to slow position With finger rotate an...

Page 27: ...sential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel experianee 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 until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Ne...

Page 28: ...or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 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 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel lank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Cont...

Page 29: ...logged mower 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 re...

Page 30: ...andrels Switch is OFF 2 Bulb s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck ...

Page 31: ...scHEMATIC TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259870 NON RE_OVAE_ E CONNECTIONS pROPERLY SECURE Y 31 ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259870 ELECTRICAL 41 i I i 32 ...

Page 33: ...cludes 4152J 4152J Bulb Light 4799J Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 146147 Cable Baltery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 t21305X Switch Plunger 175566 Switch Ignilion 140403 Key Ignition 170217 Harness Ignition 71110408 Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 131563 Cover Terminal Red 175141 Solenoid 140844 Adaptor Ammeter Rectangular 1419...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259870 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3O 29 26 31 208 11 26 33 10 35 3 38 26 12 28 53 S4 55 13 208 ...

Page 35: ...00 Nul Hex Lock W Ins 3 8 16 Unc 28 157539 Grille 29 150209X599 Lens Headlight Bar Clear 30 169465X558 Fender 31 136619 Bracket Fende Rep1109873x 33 105476X558 Footrest Pnt Lh 34 105475X558 Footrest Pnl Rh 35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd SM Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 1 4 20 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 G...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259870 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ... Eng CI Mech 38deg 18 74780616 Boll Fin Hex 3 6 16 UNC x 1 Gf 5 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 19 73800600 Nul Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 Unc 65 10040790 Washer Lock H_c Spr 7 16 21 106933X Knob Rd 1 2 13 Plstc Thds 66 154776 Keeper Belt Engine FP 22 130804 Rod Brake BIk Zinc 26 640 70 134683 Goide Sel_ Mower Drive RH 24 73350600 Nul Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 72 19132012 Washer 13 32 x 1 1 4 x12 Ga 25 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259870 STEERING L h _63 1 ...

Page 39: ...asher 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17 360612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 76020412 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155999 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 Screw 38 140045 428 Cap Steedng Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 49 7810H Gripco Nut 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145954X428 BO_I Steenng 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Shaft Extension Steenng 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 685...

Page 40: ...37 Shield Browning 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scm 31 109202X Tank Fuel Front I 25 32 158990 CapAsm Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose BIk KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 137040 Line Fuel20 38 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x3 4 45 17 X_612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 ga 62 10040500...

Page 41: ...lip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Locknut Mex W Wsh 3 8 16 21 171852 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk 22 73800500 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht 1 4 20xl 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yet Zinc Spdng Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Bolt Shld 5 16 18 Unc Nut Lock...

Page 42: ...5 136832 Decal V Belt sch 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Lift Handle 176202 Owner s Manual English WHEELS ANDTIRES f 410 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 9 65139 Stern Valve 3 106222X Tire F TS 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Front Sendce Item Only 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 front White Service 6 278H Filting Grease Front Wheel Only 7 9040H Bea ring Flange front Wheel Only 8...

Page 43: ...a 120183X Beadng Nylon BIk 629 Id 125631X Grip Handle Fluted BIk f22365X Button Plunger Red 139865 Link Lift LH 139866 Link Lift RH 4939M Retainer Spdng KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spdng Zinc 31 169865 Beadng Pvt Lift 32 73540600 ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMB ER917 259870 MOWER DECK 8 ...

Page 45: ... 25 123713X Spring Deflector 153 169674 26 110452X Nut Push 154 169675 27 106736X428 Shield Deflector 155 169671 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x3 4 x 16Ga 156 169672 29 106738X Rod Hinge 157 169669 30 157722 Screw Thdro Washer Hd 158 17720410 31 129963 Washer Spacer 32 153532 Pulley Mandrel 130794 33 137266 Nut Flangelock 9 16 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 40 7368 _00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 171665 45 44...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259870 DANA TRANSA XLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 139 2O 21 22 27 24 25 31 32 33 8 57 59 62 63 64 60 67 68 52 46 ...

Page 47: ... 36 2228J Washer Plain 632 x 100 x 046 37 170987 Washer Plain 632 x 100 x 031 38 174255 Assy Gear Comb 12T 30T 39 124639X Shaft Idler 40 120472X Spacer 633 X 87 X 755 41 105928X Sprocket 9T 42 170988 Gear Revel 36T 43 134394 Assy Kit Shim 759 Shaft 44 120473X Shaft Drive 45 142678 Gear Spur 12T 46 12464 f X Gear Spur 20T 47 106589X Gear Spur 26T 49 120408X Gear Spur 28T 49 105937X Gear Spur 31T 50...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259870 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707TYPE NUMBER 1140 E3 45 _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 758 TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR _ _ 1 ol NSTRUC r ON ANU ...

Page 49: ...DEL NUMBER 917 259870 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707TYPE NUMBER 1140 E3 968 967 1 654 51A r_ 111 REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TOINSTALL SEEREPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 202 I 977C_RBURETOR GASKETSET 51 276 i_ 49 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259870 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707TYPE NUMBER 1140 E3 789_ 1113_ ...

Page 51: ...70 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707TYPE NUMBER 1140 E3 30B 95A _ 987A _ _ 108B _ 51 231A_ 634B_ 104_ _ 276A 950A 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ 95A_ 117_ 276A_ 104A 127A _ 634B_ _ 231A 137 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 ...

Page 52: ... Nozzle Standard 392331 Ring Set Chrome LMT 92 93 94 96 Standard 497737 Carburetor Nozzle High 391791 Ring Set 019 OS AltihJde LMT 92 96 391782 Ring Set 020 OS 142A 691425 Carburetor Nozzle Standard 499999 Ring Set 030 O S LMT 81 157 27 691299 Piston Pin Lock 497567 Carburetor Nozzle High 28 498319 Piston Pin Adi_de LMT 157 29 494504 ConnectingRod Slandard 146 94196 Timin Key 490469 Connecting Rod...

Page 53: ... Float Bowl Screw 467 493903 Air CJeaner Knob g50A694919 Float Bowl Screw 474 393474 Alternator Regulated 955 694924 Carburetor Plug 505 231082 Nut Governor Control 955A694921 Carburetor Plug Lever 967 272403 Pre Cleaner Filter 510 693699 Stader Drive 968 281104 Air Cleaner Cover 513 398003 Drive Clutch 971 692126 Screw Air Cleaner Base 523 495230 Dipstick 975 495933 Float Bowl 524 281370 Dipstick...

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Page 55: ...ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL _A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not J J greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme I caution when changing direction on slopes I I ...

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