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Page 1: ...0312 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ... is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip ment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service wil still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase b_it a standard trip charge wilt apply This warranty ...

Page 3: ...e 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 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 assume that chi...

Page 4: ... and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children _kLook for this symbol to poir_t out impor tant safety precautions it means CALI TION I BECOME AWARE l YOUR SAFE TY 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 wh...

Page 5: ...ed on or near any unim proved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by taw Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code ...

Page 6: ... i I i1_ 1 _ 1 _ iiii Parts Bag contents shown futl size i 2 Sheet Metal Screws 10 6 x 1 2 1 Large Flat Washer r i i 111 i 1 Locknut 318 24 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12Gauge 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 I 8 ...

Page 7: ...arton f I Seal Video Steering Cassette Wheel ___ Sleeting j_ Manual Boot Parts Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size i i i1 1111 1 1111 iii I i _1 I i j I I Slope Sheet Steering Bushing _____ teering Wheel Insert 2 Keys Tt Sleeting Wheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...R OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bush ing Install two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securely Position steering boot over steering shaft Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft Pos...

Page 9: ...wn Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Seat an Shoulder Bolt Adjustment Knob Seat Flat Washer CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PS1 shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 5 of this ma...

Page 10: ...ear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS J Engine oil is at proper level J Fuel tank ...

Page 11: ...ION OR REVERSE FORWARD WARNING ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED DIFFERENTIAL LOCK HIGH FAST LIGHTS ON 0 PARKING BRAKE LOCKED SLOW GI OVER TEMP LIGHT UNLOCKED L c LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RUI ES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY IGNITION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...ards Institute 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 Used for starting and controlling engine 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 GEARSHIFT LEVER Se...

Page 13: ...tions 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 _l_pping on grass areas tractor CAUTION Always stop tractor corn _ pletefy as described above before leaving the operator s position to empty grass catcher etco THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engin...

Page 14: ...sition 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 STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight...

Page 15: ...r minute If the engine does not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does no...

Page 16: ...rive ways 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 possi ble fire hazard from dried clippingSr 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 unde sirable clumps Allow grass to dry before ...

Page 17: ...tor 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 adjustments will need to be made periodi cally to properly 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 sh...

Page 18: ...s Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade o 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_ Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown T_ghten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated Ma...

Page 19: ... the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dip stick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet APt 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 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be ...

Page 20: ...ct and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard andler damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 1O0 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...

Page 21: ...ff engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attach...

Page 22: ... rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links o 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 I 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustmenL Mandrel O Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Suspension Arm Lift...

Page 23: ...tance becomes 1 I 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping 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 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake ...

Page 24: ... be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor Is equiped 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 other vehicals TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the...

Page 25: ...sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 1 o replace reverse above procedures Hood ENGINE Headlight Wire Connector 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 s...

Page 26: ...ol cabfe 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 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 tever against id...

Page 27: ...tem 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 Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and...

Page 28: ...ce and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser vice center Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline o Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser vice center Engine wilt not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Clutch brake pedal n...

Page 29: ...ower deck not level Buildup of grass ieaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel CORRECTION i Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Set in Higher Cut posi tion reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil levellchange oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoli...

Page 30: ...led Improper blades used Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Switch is OFF Bulb s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped o Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position or 30 seconds before stopping engine FAST position Shift to ...

Page 31: ..._P_ _ ALTERNATOR J ORANGE _N_P A_ o _ RPh _tvu_ 0 _ _JL _ _J _ _ 2 jo 2_2 HEADLIGHTS YOURTRAOTO EOU PPEOW THAOPEO AL IGNITION SWITCH OF_ Mr_L f NONF J B L 1 A Y _ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WtLL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE tS SPEEDED UP THE LIG...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9 17 270312 ELECTRICAL 4 25 32 ...

Page 33: ...X 3 4 Case Battery Switch Inlerlock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 NUt Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Harness Socket Light Wt4152J BulbLight 1156 Cabie Battery 6ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga W116Wir red Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green NuLKeps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 4 pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Ignition Key Ign Molded Craftsman Delta Harness Man CI Am Hm 97 Belt Blk Hex 1 4 20...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270312 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 3O 26 26 5 21 22 18 26 33 10 17 161 29 28 14 14 _ 34 ...

Page 35: ...Slksc Flat LT 5Sp Peedess Heat Shletd Sloped Hood Clip RetainerSlideOn Dash Sttkscreened Boit Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 t6 Unc x 1 Panel Pn Dash Lh Panel Slkscr Dash Bh Weldment Screw Thdrol 3 6 16xl 2 Ty_ tt Screw Mach Trhd 5 16 18unc 3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Uno Hood Asm Pnt BumperHood Screw Slid Hex Hd w PI Washer RtvetRatchet Nylon WasherNyion Bik 28x75x 19 Boll FinHex 3t8 16unc X 1 Washer 13 16 X 13 16X 12 G...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270312 GROUND DRIVE 35 37 36 36 ...

Page 37: ...Cad 75 t21749X Rod Brake Parking Lt Yt 78 STD581075 Cap Parking Brake Red 77 123583X Bracket Transmission 78 t 217 _8X Keeper Belt Lh L114 Ga 79 2228M BOIlFin Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 96 STD624003 ShaftAsm Pedal Foot 112 19091210 Bearing Nylon Btk 629 Id t13 127285X Washer 21 32 X 1 X 16 Ga 116 72110610 Pin Rofl 3 16 X t 145 74490540 PulleyIdler Flat 148 159103 Boll F_nHex 3 8 16un0 X 2_3 4 149 122052X S...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270312 STEERING ASSEMBLY 1 I i 4 _ _ _k _ i _29 38 ...

Page 39: ...84X Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 22 71200410 Screw Hex Socket I 4 20 x 5 8 23 127501 Pittman ShaftAssembly 25 154406 Bracket Steering 26 126847X Bushing Unk Drag 27 136874 Gear Sector 28 19131416 Washer 13 32 x7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17490612 Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3t4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod T_e 36 155099 Bushing Steedng 37 t52927 Screw 38 139769 Cap Steering Wheel 39 t 9133808 Washer 13 32 x 2 ...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 91T 270312 33 33 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1 Spark Arrester 23 40 ...

Page 41: ...9707 1179 E1 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gaskel t 313 ldTtn Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt X 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 t8 Npt Washer Lock F xt Tooth 3 8 Shield Bm Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel Vented Sears Clamp Hose 81k Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From EngineManufacturer Bushing Snap Nyt Bfk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol t14o20x3 4 Washer 9 32 X 7...

Page 42: ...Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 22 8TD541431 8 174906 16 SerewThdret 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt 24 19171912 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X I4 Ga 25 127018 4 10 155925 Pan PntSeat blk NOTE 1t 120068X KnobSeat It2 13 Un BIk 12 21246X Bracket Pnl Mounting Switch DESCRIPTION Bush ng Snap BIk Nyl 60 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BII Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Sh...

Page 43: ...PTION Decal Clutcl Vbrake English Decal V bell Dr Sch Tractor Decal Mower Drive Schematic 38 Decal Mower Qc System Decal Fender Sd Decal Ughtbox Decal Lilt Handle Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 1I KEY NO I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 NOTE PART NO 59192 65139 1241_7X 59904 106732X427 278H 9040H I06106X427 123969X 7152J t04757X 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap Value Tire Stem Value ...

Page 44: ... TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270312 LIFT ASSEMBLY 11 13 4 6 5 13 l 32 31 _ 19 32 13 15 20 161718 20 44 ...

Page 45: ... t2563tX Grip Handle Ftuted 8 I22365X Butian Plunger Read l t t 39865 LiftAsm Link LH 12 139866 Ult AsmoLink RH 13 STD624006 RetainerSpring 15 12 7218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam He 1 2 13 Unc 17 _30171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73680800 Nut Cmwnlock t 2 13 Uno 19 139868 Arm SuspanWon Mower 20 163552 RetainerSpring 31 140302 Bearing PvL Lift Sphedcat 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 6_24 NOTE All compone...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270312 MOWER DECK 76 77 I I 29 46 ...

Page 47: ...03 27 106736 Shietd Deflector 109 74760640 28 19111016 Washer tl 32 x 314x 16 110 142587 Gauge 113 17490512 29 106735X Rod Hinge 30 157722 Screw Thdrol Washer Hd 122 131289 31 129963 Washer Spacer 123 131288 32 153532 Pulley Mandrel 124 STD533717 33 137266 Nut Flangelock 9 16 128 153390 36 131494 Pultey Idler Flat 41 6266H 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 9 16 130794 4i 133551 Rod Pivot 43 133504 Rod ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270312 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 205 507B _EA 35 NUMBERS 48 ...

Page 49: ...g Screwl 4 20x 1 114 65 780189 Screw I 4 20 x 1 3 8 66 776422 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 67 775396 Retaining Ring 69 792170 Relalnlng Ring 70 786187 Washer 71 788069 Washer 71B 788092 Thrust Washer 762 ID 76 780090 Anti Rotation Washer 632 77 788078A Washer 79 792 44 Washer 056 wide 82 778333 USEAS NEEDED Flat Washer 062 wide 83 778338 Otl Seal 528 85 792154 Bushing 9 t 6 87 788089 Flanged Bushing 5t...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270312 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 289707_ TYPE NUMBER 1179 E1 _37 13 307 757 j 50 ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270312 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 289707 TYPE NUMBER 1179 E1 965 53 123 284A _ 78 6_ 1044 121 CARBUp E f OR OVERHAUL KiT 27 535 171 _ 224 445 i 5t ...

Page 52: ...9707 TYPE NUMBER 1179 E1 10J 801 783 J 615 802 544 803 503 i i 11036 LABEL KiT EM ISSION J 1_ CARSURETOR K_T s77 CARBUR_rO_ G_ SKE_SET _ 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOL S tO iNSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANgAL 358 GASKEt SET 0 729A 523 284 524 8_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...e Throttle 131 494379 Shaft and Lever Throttle Screw Seres Base Mounting 133 494381 Float Carburetor Flywheel and Ring Gear Assembly Magneto 137 281165 _ Gasket FtoatBowi Key Flywheel t38 281164 0 Washer Float Bowl Screw 141 495831 Shall and Lever Choke Piston Assembly Standard PtstonAssembty 010 142 497566 Nozzle Jet Carburetor Oversize 146 94196 Key Timing Gear PislonAssembfy 020 164 213819 Inta...

Page 54: ...rtridge Air Cleaner 872 281104 Cover Air Cleaner 455 222581 Cup Screen Mounting 875 494237 Body_Air Cleaner 467 493903 Knob Air Cleaner 877 393456 Wire Alternator 474 393474 Stator Alternator 955 94642 Screw Fuel Bowl 482 9362 t Screw Seres 965 94010 Locknut Air Cleaner Mounting 503 806000 Strap Starter 975 495933 Bowl Assembly Carburetor 510 497606 Ddve Starter 977 494385 Carburetor Gasket Kit 52...

Page 55: ... I I i I I I 1 a _ 1 9_E 0 _ o o QI _ t _ 1 55 ...

Page 56: ... reparaci6n a domicilio t 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 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pro Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Product Type Pa...

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