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Page 1: ...ty o Assembly o Operation o Maintenance o Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...t service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase Plaase contact your nearest service center After 30 days from th date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip ment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a sta...

Page 3: ... edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in o Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding o Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground o Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assum...

Page 4: ... IS INVOLVED _CAUTION In order to prevent acciden tal starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always discon nect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary o Mower blades are sharp and can cuL Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adj...

Page 5: ... maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules o Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this...

Page 6: ... Bolt 3 8 I6 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18x 1 1 4 _ 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 t Washer 17 32 x I 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob 2 Hex Bolts 114 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1t4 20 O 2 Washers _ hers 1 4 _ J 2 LockWas 6 ...

Page 7: ...et separately in carton Seat Video _ Cassette Mulcher Plate Steering Whe_ Parts Bag _ Steering Boot Manual 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge _ _ _ Parts Bag contents not shown full size 2 Latch Hook Assemblies Steering Wheet Adapter Steering Wheel Insert 2 Keys Slope Sheet Steering Extension Shaft o ...

Page 8: ...TON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from shipping carton See page 6 Cut from top to bottom along lines on all four corners of shipping carton and lay panels flato o Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKiD Wheel _Boot _ Adapter Extension __ Shaft5 16 L_5 t6B lt Hex ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extens...

Page 9: ...g_ Positive Red Cable Discard Terminal Proctective Caps Lock Washer Flat Washer Hex He Bolt Negative Black Seat Pan Battery Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt Tighten shoulder bolt securely Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating posi...

Page 10: ...that the belts are rout ed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See 0 ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST v All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minim...

Page 11: ...HOKE REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP _ LIGHT MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED REVERSE NEUTRAL N L HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFE RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...H 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 Used for starting and controllingengine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and directi...

Page 13: ...tor to prevent unauthorized use o Never use choke to stop engine NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when pping tractor On grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position to empty grass c...

Page 14: ...N position_ Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc BEFORE STARTnNG THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer w...

Page 15: ... tion_ This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to sev eral minutes depending on the temper ature o The attachments can also be used dur ing the engine warm up period NOTE if at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See q O ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustme...

Page 16: ...terferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early aftemoono At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun o For best results adjust the mower cut ting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow stowly Max 1 3 o Cert...

Page 17: ...his tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some Wheel adjustments will need to be made periodi Bearing cally to properly maintain your tractor Zerk All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once eac...

Page 18: ...end sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while it is on the mower o To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone bala...

Page 19: ...ge All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container o Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing Clio Remove drain ptugo o After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely o Refill engine with oil through oil...

Page 20: ...place corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate 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 in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 5 of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season I...

Page 21: ...ect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring o Disconnect anti_swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs o Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs o Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than th...

Page 22: ...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 F directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown o Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other ...

Page 23: ...g distance as stated above Readjust if necessary if stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest authorized ser vice center With Parking Brake Engaged 1 OREPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest R...

Page 24: ...rs The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each bat tery taking care not to short against chassis o Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of fully charged battery o Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to g...

Page 25: ... Wire Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or indi vidual Warranty repairs must be per formed by an authorized engine manufac turer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory a...

Page 26: ...able is adjusted properly see above FINAL SETTING o Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position o Move throttle control lever to slow posi tion With finger rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM While still holding throttle lever against idle...

Page 27: ...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 Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage o Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel line...

Page 28: ...witch s o Weak or dead batter Corroded battery termi nats See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel fil ter o Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section o Contact an authoriz...

Page 29: ...fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire o Clean engine air screen fins o Clean replace muffler Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when opera tor leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven Loose or damaged wiring o Carburetor out of adjust mento o Engine valves out of adjustment Worn bent or loose blade o Bent blade mandrel o Loose damaged part s Faulty operator saf...

Page 30: ... burned out o Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections o Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 0 0 Replace mower drive belt o Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel i l_ m i o Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed o A...

Page 31: ...ERY BUT HAVE THBR L__J OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE HEADLIGHTS BRIGHTNESS OF THE UGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS _ O IGNITION SWITCH WiLL DIM AS THE ENGINE S NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLtPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPL...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270630 I 7O 26 t J 45 I 29 I i I 32 ...

Page 33: ... x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Nut Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc Case Batten Switch tntedock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Harness Asm Ught W 4152j Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w116wire red Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch lgn4 Pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key BIk 1 25 Text SLT Key Ign Molded Craftsman Harness ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270630 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 28 12 31 14 37 6O 53 51 55 54 57 14 34 ...

Page 35: ...h Dash Bolt Carnage 3 8 16 x 3 4 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Asm SLKSCR Dash RH Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper_ Hood Washer 13 32 x 13116x 12 Gauge Nut Lock Hex Wtlns 3t8 16 UNC Grille wtClips MS 558 Lens Grille Fender Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT PivotBracket Assembly L H _ Pivot Bracket Assembly R H Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 ...

Page 36: ...H TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270630 GROUND DRIVE 31 84 18 5 21 58 51 5 18 27 48 15 151 51 26 i 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...asher 21 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 88 Pin Rof 3 16 x 1 89 Pulley Idler Flat 90 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc x 2 3 4 Spacer Split 395 x 59 Bzp 112 Keeper Belt Idler 116 Washer 13 32 x 13116x 12 Ga Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 148 BeEIcrankClutch Gmd Drv STL 149 Retainer Belt Style Spring I50 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16unc x 1 1 2 151 Nut CrownJock 3f8 16 UNC NOTE DESCRIPTION STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 105710X Link Cl...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270630 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ _31 11 40 25 38 ...

Page 39: ... 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steenng Column Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust r 515 X 750 X _033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 x 5 8 Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16Gauge Screw Thd Rolto3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod 33e B...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270630 3 81 44 38 78 33 33 7 4 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 1 40 ...

Page 41: ...8U707 1174 E1 Muffler Exhaust B S U Gasket 1 313 tdTin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt X 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield BRN DBR Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fue 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel Wlsym Vented Clamp Hose BIk Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 Tyt Line Fuet 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw HexwshT ndrol 1 4 20x3 4 Washer 9 32...

Page 42: ... Ins 3 8 16 Unc 21 SpdngSeat Cprsn 2 250 BtkZi 22 Screw Thdml 3 8 t6 X 1 Ty tt 24 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 Pan PntSeat blk Knob Seat Bracket PntMounting Switch PART NO 121248X 72050412 134300 121250X 123976X 153236 STD54143I 19171912 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 id Bolt Rdhd ShtNk 1t4 20x1 1 Spacer Spilt 28 X 96 Zinc Spdng Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 114Lge Rg Gr 5 Zi BoR Shoulde...

Page 43: ...516 Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng 138311 Decal Uft Handle 154515 Pad FootrestLH STLT 154516 Pad Footrest RH STLT 163323 Manual Owner s English I63324 Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 7 4 10 KEY NO t 2 3 4 5 6 11 7 8 9 10 I1 NOTE PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 Cap ValueT_re 65139 Stem Value 106222X Tire FTs 15 X 6 0 6 Service 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 I06732X427 Rim Asm 6 lront White Se_ce 278H F...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 27063 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 i i 11 13 6 6 5 19 13 32 13 15 2O 44 ...

Page 45: ...25631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 Link Asm Lift RH 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 Lock WiWsh 1 2 I3 Unc 19 t39868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 STD624008 Retainer Spring 31 140302 Beadng PvL Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All c...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270630 MOWER DECK 76 68 _104 lO5 106 105 106 2 16 13 18 29 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...ey Mandrel 105 160793 33 137266 Nut Toplock Flanged 106 2029J 34 STD533717 Bolt 128 153390 35 133835 Fastner Christmas Tree 129 19131312 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 130 STD523710 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 6 x 16 Ga 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 131 STD533710 4t 133551 Rod Pivot with Nibs 132 19132203 43 140083 Rod Clutch Secondary with 141 6266H Nibs 130794 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270630 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 113 20 21 22 24 25 32 I0 11o 53 4 1 2 57 59 4546 47 48 49 61 62 i7 70 ...

Page 49: ...t Clutch Keys 61 t42680 73810500 Nul Lock 5 16 24 62 t20961X 142676 Shaft Intermediate 63 7294J 2244J Key VVoodruff No 61 54 108989X t05916X Ring Retaining 65 160952 t20470 Sprocket 18T 66 120954X t10070X Spacer 1 131X 1 45 X A94 67 160953 142677 Gear Spur 37T 68 138244 142681 Gear Spur 35T 69 108996X 124644X Gear Spur 30T 108980X Gear Spur 25T 70 160954 120A06X Gear Spur 22T 71 120951X 134796 Gea...

Page 50: ...HUMBER 917 917 270630 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE I_iODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 11 718 i 337 230 b614 23O 1_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO iNSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONMANUAL 166 1029 1034 1026 0 305 10_ 7 52 50 ...

Page 51: ...0 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 127 138 106 987 137 O 105 104 51 142 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 27_ REQUIRES SPECtAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KiT I_5 22 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 917 270630 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 _523 3 20 634A 842 524 868 8_A 358 GASKET SET 137 138 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 171 _ 535 75 726i 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 917 270630 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 209 728 663 265 201 482 1019 LABEL KIT Ito58 ow _ s A ALI 615 783 801 803 5O3 601 802 53 ...

Page 54: ...Assembly 030 Oversize 171 281051 Nut Air Cleaner Mounting 26 495854 Ring Set Piston Standard Size t86 493496 Connector Hose 495852 Ring Set Piston _010 Oversize 187 298099 Line Fuel Cut to Suit 495851 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 188 94627 Screw Seres 495855 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize t92 492160 ScrewAssernbly RockerArm 27 263129 Lock Piston Pin 201 262767 Link Govemor 28 498319 Pin Assy_ Piston...

Page 55: ...93621 Screw Sems 1005 281400 Fan Flywheel 503 806000 Strap Starter 1006 224413 Retainer Fan 510 497606 Drive Starter 1019496758 Label Kit 523 495230 Cap and Dipstick Oil Filter 1022 272475 Gasket Cover 524 281370 Seal FillerTube 1023 224552 Cover RockerArm 525 496113 Tube Oil Fiiler 1026 494432 Rod Push Intake 535 272403 Element Filter 495136 Rod Push Exhaust 537 281106 O Ring AirCleaner 1029 2245...

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Page 57: ...vicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 8G0 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 80G 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information o Product ...

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