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Page 1: ...ety o Assembly o Operation 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 I 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...on your Craftsman riding equipment 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 will still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard tri...

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 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 assume that c...

Page 4: ...enter the area_ o Before and when backing look behind and down for small children o Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across _Look for this symbol to point out impor tant safety precautions It means CAU TtON BECOME AWARE YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED _CAUTION In order to prevent accidem tal starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always discon nect spark plug wire and place wi...

Page 5: ...b e you to assemble and 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 o 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...

Page 6: ...PartsBagcontentsshowr ull size 2 Sheet Metal Screws 10 16 x 1 2 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 3 8 24 1 Knob t 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 t6 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge ...

Page 7: ...ton i Seat _ Video Cassette Steering Wheel Manual Steering Boot I I 1 I r 1 I l I I I t I I Parts Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel insert Slope Sheet 2 Keys __ teering Bushing _ Steering Wheel _ Adapter 7 ...

Page 8: ...for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid_ Insert _ Large Flat Washer Sheet StZeering _ f _ _ Q Metal S w_Steering teenng Bushing Adapter _ Tabs BootSteering _b Steering Assembly Position BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKiD ATTACH STEERING WHEEL Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash l...

Page 9: ... SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan o Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt Tighten shoulder bolt securely Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten o Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat o Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal al the way ...

Page 10: ...n carton _ Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps _ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are propedy inflated For shipping pu_oses the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling J Check mower and ddve bett Be sure th...

Page 11: ...WARNING ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON MOWER HEIGHT CHOKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST OVER TEMP LIGHT UNLOCKED SLOW MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED REVERSE H NEUTRAL HIGH L St LOW PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...HMENT 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 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 GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and d...

Page 13: ...ad 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 stopping tractor on grass areas _CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full ...

Page 14: ...When pushing or towing your tractor be sur e ge a s hi t lever isin neutral N 1_6Sitiofi 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...

Page 15: ...o not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per 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 o The ...

Page 16: ...es drive 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 clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height o Do not rnow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave unde sirable clumps_ Allow grass to dry b...

Page 17: ...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 should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filt...

Page 18: ...The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure pro...

Page 19: ...f operation Tighten oil fill cap dip stick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGEENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change 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 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engi...

Page 20: ...Blower MUFFLER Inspect and replace 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 hour s 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 ...

Page 21: ...r by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring o 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 the mower deck is to be mounted o...

Page 22: ...side o To lower one side of rnower loosen lift Mandrel link adjustment nut on that side _ _L _ NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut _ _E __ will change mower height about 1 8 o Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom F Bottom Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Suspension Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following fr...

Page 23: ...est tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above_ Readjust if necessary tf 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 Nut A P_iam Nut Operating Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a be...

Page 24: ...ged See BATTERY in t_e MAINTENANCE sec tion of this manual _ If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure iMPORTANT Your tractor Is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system_ The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system Do not use your tractor battery to start othi_rvehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSIT...

Page 25: ...p hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedures 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 turerls service outlet TO ADJU...

Page 26: ...trol cable is adjusted properly see above FINAL SETTING o Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shif Jmotion control lever in neutral N position Move throttle control lever to stow 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 ...

Page 27: ...s 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 o Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and ca...

Page 28: ...ce fuel filter o Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel fil ter o Check all wiring o See qo Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section o Contact an authorized ser vice center Clean replace air filter o Replace spark plug o Recharge or replace battery o Replace fuel filter o Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline o Check all wiring o See T...

Page 29: ...oil level change oil o Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter_ Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gaso line and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen finso o o e Engine valves out of adjustment _ Worn bent or loose blade Bent blade mandrel Looseldamaged part s o j Faulty o...

Page 30: ...wiring o Blown fuse Bad battery cell s o Poor cable connections_ o Faulty regulator if so equipped o Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION o Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt o Replace idler pulley o Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to ...

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Page 33: ...L POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF G M L NONE RUN LIGHT B L A Y RUN B L NONE START B L S NONE NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT _ CONNECTED TO THE NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE BA I tERY BUT HAVE THEIR CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS _ 7 OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS W LL CHANGE WITH ENGINE NOTE IF WIRING INSULA...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270412 33 25 34 ...

Page 35: ...nc x 3 4 Case Battery Mech Hinge Switch Interlock Push In Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Hamess Ught Socket includes 4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W116Wire Fuse 30 Amp Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger Switch Ignition Nut Ignition Cover Key Switch Key Ignition Hamess ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1t2 Cover Termi...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 917 270412 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3O i 31 14 14 26 6 5 18 _8 I7 161 29 26 33 10 26 28 14_ 14 36 ...

Page 37: ...le Slkscr Fit LT 6SP Peerless Shield Hr Hood Lt Clip Retainer Slide On Dash Slkscr l pc Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16unc X 1 Panel Dash LH Panel Slkscr Dash RH Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Ty tt Screw Mach TRHD 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Unc o Hood Asm Bumper Hood Screw Sltd Hex Nd W PI Washer Rivet Ratchet Nylon Washer Nylon _k 28 x 75 x t9 Bolt Fin Hex 3 83t6 unc x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 _4_3 16 x 12 ...

Page 38: ...GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270412 32 62 35 34 37 38 ...

Page 39: ... Keeper Belt LH LT 14 Ga 79 2228M 32 STD523107 Bolt Hex Hd 5 t6 18unc x 3 4 96 4497H 34 155071 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot LT STLT 112 19091210 35 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 113 127285X 36 STD551062 Washer21 32 x 1 x I6 Ga 116 72110610 37 1572H Pin Roll 3 16 x t 145 74490540 36 123874X PuIleyldler Flat 148 159103 39 STD523727 Bolt Fin Hex 318 16uncx 2 3 4 149 I22052X 40 4470J Spacer Split 395 x 59 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270412 STEERING ASSEMBLY I 1 2t 4 67 13 43 4O ...

Page 41: ...X Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 22 71200410 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 x 5t8 23 12750 Piltman Shaft Assembly 25 t54406 Bracket Steering 26 126847X Bushing Link Drag 27 t36874 Gear Sector 28 19131416 Washer 13 32 x7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17490612 Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19133808 Washer 13 32 x ...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 917 270412 40 33 44 33 3 81 i 38 78 4 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...Muffler LT B S 12 12 5 t3 HP Gasket Eng I 313 Id 33nPlated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt x 3 Etbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scm Tank Fue_Front 1 25 Cap Asm Fuel Wfsym Vented Clamp Hose Blk Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 TY T Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyl Bfk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 ...

Page 44: ... 123976X 124181X Spdng Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 21 153236 17490616 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt 22 STD541431 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 24 19171912 155925 Pan Seat 25 127018X 120068 Knob Seat 1 2 13 NOTE DESCRIPTION Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Blk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1t2 Spacer Split 28x 96 el Zinc Spring Cprsn 127 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Rg Gr 5 Zinc Boil Shld 5 16...

Page 45: ... English Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Panel Dash Decal V Belt Sch Decal Mower Qc System Decal Lightbox Pad Footrest Decal Handle Lit Height Adjust Manual Owners English Manual Owners Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 1t KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 t06222X 4 59904 5 106732 427 6 278H 9040H 8 t06t08X427 9 124635X 10 7152J 11 104757X 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Tire FTs t5X6 0 6 Se...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU IVtBER 917 270412 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 11 5 3 13 2 4 6 12 6 t t 5 19 13 32 i I 32 13 19 17 18 20 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...29 ld 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted Brk 8 122365X Button Plunger Red t 1 139865 Link LiltLH t2 139866 Link LiltRH 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring t 5 1272 t8 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion Btk Zinc 18 73660800 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spdng Zinc 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3t8 24 NOTE All ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270412 MOWER DECK 68 17 58 34 _33 32 2 16 29 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...1 Rod Hinge 92 STD541437 30 157722 Screw Thdrol Hex Head Zinc Mwr t28 153390 31 129963 Washer Spacer t32 19132203 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 137266 Nut Toplock Flanged 141 6266H 34 STD533717 Bolt _ 130794 35 133835 Fastner Christmas Tree 36 131494 Pulley Idler Fiat 164963 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 t6 x 16 Ga 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 41 133551 Rod Pivot with Nibs 43 140083 Rod Cl...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270412 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 508B 8 67 9 5 70 6 15 29B 1B 150 56 57 58 59 60 79 50 ...

Page 51: ...ve Pin 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 18 786102 Spacer 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 20 792077 Bali 5 16 die 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 2t 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 65 780189 Washer 22 792079 Spring 66 776422 Input Shaft 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 4 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 X 1 3 8 69 792170 Retaining Ring 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 70 786187 Spacer 890 27 7...

Page 52: ...270412 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 1140 E1 t019 LAB KIIT 306 305 _ 307 383_ _ REQUIRESSPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR qp_ INSTRUCTIONMANUAL 32 4 1 616 _614 230 308 _305 305A 668 5 741 761 0 22 15 52 ...

Page 53: ... MODEL NUMBER 917 270412 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 1140 E1 52 _ 123 _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 523 284 _ 524 142 L J L t105 127_ _ 104 950 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270412 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 1140 E1 663_ 2 265 _657 663 I 1036 EM ISSION LABEL KIT 48_ 304 73 _7s 1044 _455 334 100 54 ...

Page 55: ...UMBER 917 270412 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 1140 E1 783 615 544 t 801 1090 121 CARBURETOR KIT 106_ 138 _ 987 127 0 9s_ 634_ _634 358 GASKET SET 842_ 537_ _ t095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 55 ...

Page 56: ...ndard Size 137 281165 Gasket Float Bowl 394662 Piston Assembly 010 138 281164 Washer Float Bowl Oversize 141 495097 Shaft Choke 394663 Piston Assembly _020 142 497736 Nozzle Carburetor Oversize 497737 Nozzle Carburetor High 394664 Piston Assembly 030 Altitude Oversize 146 94196 Key Timing 391780 Ring Set StandardSize 171 281051 Nut Air Cleaner 392331 Ring Set Standard Size 186 493496 Elbow Fuel Pi...

Page 57: ... 872 281361 Cover AirC eaner 474 393474 Stalor Alternator 875 494237 Body Air Cleaner 482 93621 Screw Seres 877 393456 DiodeAssembly 503 806000 Strap Starter 950 94642 Screw Fuel Bowl 510 497606 Starter Drive Group 965 94010 Nut Hex 523 495230 Dipstick Oil 975 495933 Bowl Float 524 281370 Seal Oil 977 494385 Carburetor Gasket Set 525 496113 Tube Oil Filler 987 281166 Seal Throttle Shaft 535 272403...

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Page 60: ...cio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1 800 676 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 800o827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Product T...

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