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Page 1: ...ion Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equip ment For answers to yourquestions about thisproduct Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman i I elpLine 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...ome warranty service 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 purcha...

Page 3: ... over the 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 stabilizethe machineby puttingyour foot on the ground a Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidentscan occur ifthe operator is not alert to the presence of children Childrenare often attractedto the machine and the mowingactivity Never assu...

Page 4: ...alert and turn machine off if children enter the area o Before and wheri backing look behind and down for small children _Look for this symbol to point out impor tant safety precautions It means CAU TION H BECOME AWARE 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...

Page 5: ...you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears MaintenanceAgreement is avail able on thisproduct 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 Stora...

Page 6: ...ize 1 Large Flat Washer 2 Sheet Metal Screws 10 16 1 2 1 Locknut 318_24 1 Knob 1 Washer 17132x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Lock Washers 1 4 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 6 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 ...

Page 7: ...Video Steering Cassette Wheel Steering L Manual Boot Parts Bag _ L _ ii j l_l_l_ ii _rrrr _ _ I IJ _ ll_ll J fl r _IIII Parts Bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel Insert Slope Sheet 2 Keys __ teering Bushing Steering Wheel Adapter ...

Page 8: ...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 o Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots 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 Posi...

Page 9: ...urely Connect BLACK groundingcable to negative terminalwith remaininghex bolt flat washer lockwasher and hex nut Tighten securely o Close battery box door Open battery box door for o Inspectionfor secure connections to tighten hardware inspectionfor corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging Positive DiscardTerminal Red Cable ProctectiveCaps Hex Lock Washer Rat Washer Hex Bolt...

Page 10: ...on I Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory J Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they a...

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

Page 12: ...CHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mountedtoyour tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turnsthe headlightson and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controllingengine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutchingand brakingthe tractorand startingthe engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutct Jbrake pedal intothe brake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and directio...

Page 13: ...op 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 catcher etc THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at fu...

Page 14: ...tral N position Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To protect hood from damage whentransporting yourtractoron atruck 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 ENGgNE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL o The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer...

Page 15: ...s 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 attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD...

Page 16: ...es drive ways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished o 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 mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave unde sirable clumps Allow grass to dr be...

Page 17: ...from the warranty operatormust maintain tractor as instructedin this manual Some adjustments willneed to be made periodi cally to properlymaintainyour tractor All adjustmentsin the Service and Adjustmentssectionof this manualshould be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replacethe spark plug clean or replace airfilter and check blades and beltsfor wear A new spark plug and cle...

Page 18: ...ning 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 To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When us...

Page 19: ...lassificationSF SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil willdrain 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 oil Remove drain plug o After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely o Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip stick tube Pour slowly Do no...

Page 20: ...n Dil Assembly MUFFLER Inspect and replace corrodedmuffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginningof each mowingseason or after every 100 hoursof operation whichever occursfirst Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS onpage 5 ofthis manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should ...

Page 21: ...lutchrod from clutchlever by removingretainer spring Disconnectanti swaybar from chassis bracket by removingretainer spring o Disconnectsuspensionarms from rear deck brackets by removingretainer springs o 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 attachment other than the mower deck is...

Page 22: ...er loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns o 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 adjustment Mandrel Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Nut E o Recheck measurements after adjusting FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level s...

Page 23: ...st nut A Road testtractor for properstopping distanceas stated above Readjustif necessary if stoppingdistance 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 Jam Nut TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parkingbrake For assistance there is a belt insta...

Page 24: ...ers The othervehicle must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system Do not use your tractorbatteryto start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES o Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each bat tery takingcare not to short against chassis o Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal offully charged battery Connectthe other end of the BLACK cable to good C...

Page 25: ...nce 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 and adjustment should not be nec...

Page 26: ...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 o While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixtu...

Page 27: ... parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experienceindicatesthat alcoholblended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisturewhich leads to separation and formationof acids duringstorage 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 untilthe fuel lines and carbure...

Page 28: ...ice and Adjustments section o Contact an authorized ser vice center o Depress clutch brakepedal o Disengage attachment clutch o Recharge or replace battery Replace fuse Clean batteryterminals Check all wiring Check replace ignition switch Check replace solenoidor starter Contact an authorizedser vice center o Recharge or replace battery Clean batteryterminals o O i illlll ill l Engine will notturn...

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

Page 30: ...t Bad batterycell s charge Poor cable connections Faulty regulator ifso equipped Faultyalternator o Engine bacldires when turning engine OFF Engine throttlecontrolnot set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine o Remove obstruction o Replace mower drive belt o Replace idler pulley o Replace blade mandrel o Place throttle controlin FAST position o Shiftto slower speed o Allow grass t...

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Page 33: ... _ _ r J GAP _ _ _ _E LII I UNIT j 2 PLUGS ON SLU_ II _A LINE iI TWIN CYL ENGINE S IGNITION SWITCH BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE HEADUGHTS BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WiLL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS _ WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST O REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS N...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o270510 ELECTRICAL 19 1 I t 1 t 26 L f I 34 ...

Page 35: ...Washer 9 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga Washer LockHvy Helical114 Nut Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc Case Battery SwitchInterlock Push in Washer Lock 1 4 NutJam Hex 1 4 20Unc Harness SocketUght W 4152J Bulb Light t156 Cable Battery6ga 11 red Cable Battery6 Ga W 16Wir red Fuse 30AMP Auto Green CabteGround6ga 12 black SwitchPlunger Nc Gray SwitchIgn 4 pos Nut lgniUon Cover Sw Ignition Key lgn Molded Craftsman Delta Harness M...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270510 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 31 14 26 21 I7 29 i 28 33 10 3 14 36 ...

Page 37: ...ash Hood SaddleStkscr ShieldHL HoodKohl DiaEngine ClipRetainerSlideOn DashStkscrt pc BoltRdhdSqnk3 8 t6unc X 1 PanelDashLH Panel Slk scr DashRH ScrewT ndrot 3 8 16 x 1 2 Ty tt ScrewMachTRHD 5 16 18 uncx 3 4 NutKeps5 16 18 Unc HoodAsmPnt SlopeWeldMs 574 Bumper Hood ScrewSltdHex HdW PI Washer RivetRatchetNylon WasherNylonBIk28 x 75 x 19 BoltFinHex 3 8 16 uncx 1 Gro 5 Washer13 32 X 13 16x 12 Ga NutHe...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 917 270510 GROUND DRIVE 10 1 35 3 34 37 26 27 53 38 ...

Page 39: ...edalFoot BearingNylonBik 629 ld 145 Washer21 32 x I x 16 Ga 149 PinRoll3 16 x 1 150 PulleyIdlerFlat 151 BoltFin Hex3 8 16uncx 2 314 SpacerSplit395x 59 Bzp NOTE KeeperBeltIdler 21 106933X 22 130804 24 STD541237 25 I06688X 26 STD551037 27 STD561210 28 14 5204 29 124236X 30 130807 3t 127275X 32 STD523107 34 155071 35 120183X 36 STD551062 37 STD571810 38 123674X 39 STD523727 40 4470J 41 154777 DESCRiP...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o270510 STEERING ASSEMBLY L t x t z t 11 7 18 4O 13 4O 28 10 4O ...

Page 41: ...r 27t32x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga RingKlip i 5304 75 BearingCotStrgBIk Dragiink ExtendedStamped WasherLockHvy HlclSpr 3 8 BearingAxle Locknut Range 5 8 1t UNC ShaftAsmStrg 5 8 x t5 19 Lt WasherThrust o515x 750 x 033 SupportShaft WasherShim 1 4 x5 8 x 062 ScrewHex Socket1 4 20x 5 6 ShaftAsm Pitman BracketSteering Bushing Unk DragBIkLR Gear Sector22 Teeth Washer I3 32 x 7 8 x 16Ga ScrewT ndrol3 8 16 x 3 4 TY T...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270510 81 44 38 78 31 40 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...707 1255 Et Muffler Exh LT B S14HP IC OHV Gasket Eng 1 313 ldTin Plated Nipple Pipe3 8 Npt x 3 ElbowStd 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock ExtTooth 3 8 Shield Browning DebrisGuard Kit SparkArrestor FlatScm Tank Fuel Front I 25 Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Blk ScrewThdrol5 16_t8 x 3 4 TYT Une Fuel20 PlugOilDrain Order FromEngineManufacturer Bushing Snap NylBlk Fuel Line ScrewHexwshThdrot1 4 2...

Page 44: ...250 Bik23 ScrewThdrol3 6 16 X 1 Ty tt Washer 13 32X 1 X 14Ga Pan Seat KnobSeat 1 2 13UncBIk BracketMounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250 17 123976 21 153236 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127016X DESCRIPTION BushingSnapBikNy150Id BoltRdhdSht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 SpacerSplit28x96 YelZlnc SpringCprsn1 27 BlkPnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Rg Gr 5 Zinc BoltShld5 16 18 Uric Nut LockHe...

Page 45: ...DESCRIPTION DecalV Belt DrSchTractor DecalPanelDash6sp 42 DecalV Belt Sch Decal Fender Sd 6 42 DecalLightbox DecalMower QC System Pad Footrest DecalHandle Lft HeightAdjust Manual Owners English Manual Owners Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 1o 9 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 6 9 10 11 NOTE PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X427 276H 9040H 106108X427 124635 7152J 104757X 144334 Cap ValueTire Stem...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o270519 LiFT ASSEMBLY 11 5 3 13 4 8 f f I 5 19 13 32 i 32 13 19 20 46 ...

Page 47: ... Id 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted BIk 8 1_365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Unk Lift RH 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock W wsh 1 2 13unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 STD624008 Retainer Spring Zinc 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE A...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270510 MOWER DECK 76 77 74 71 73 58 17 _ 40 68 34 33 32 31 i 1 2 16 29 18 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...618 29 131491 Rod Hinge 92 STD541437 30 157722 ScrewThdrolWasherHead 128 153390 31 129963 Washer Spacer 132 19132203 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 t37266 Nut Toplock Ranged 141 6266t i 34 STD633717 Bolt 130794 35 133835 Fastner Christmas Tree 36 131494 Pulley Idter Rat 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 t6 x i6 Ca 145411 40 STD641437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 4t 133551 Rod Pivot withNibs 43 140083 Rod Clu...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL HUIVIBER 917 270510 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 113 8 20 21 22 25 27 53 31 I0 11o 57 59 45 48 49 61 62 7O 50 ...

Page 51: ... tt0081X Gear Miter 15T 17 105909 Ring Retaining 56 160948 Ring Retaining 18 105910 Chain 24 Pitches 57 10071X Gear Spur 32T 19 160942 Cover Detent 56 120952X Shaft Cross 20 160943 Gear Spur 12T 59 110082X Gear Miter 15T 21 148267 Collar Clutch 60 160950 Axle RH 22 138236 Assy Kit ClutchKeys 6t 142680 Houstng Lower 23 73810500 Nut Lock 5 16 24 62 120961X Puck Friction 24 142676 Shaft Intermediate ...

Page 52: ...L NUIVIBER 917 270510 BRBGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1255 E1 3 11 230 _614 634A REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4O 4O 868A 868 166 1029 1034 1026 1022 7 52 52 ...

Page 53: ...R MODEL NUMBER 917 270519 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1255 E1 52 164 _123 1_ REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 24 127 51A_ LMT NUMBEB 46 15 142 9 Ise 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270510 BRIGGS STRATTON EHGIHE IVtODEL HUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1255 E1 30_ 524 i i IIIIIH _ 3 9 i ii i 305 668 1006 _78 73 188 171 224 646 872 535 54 ...

Page 55: ...TRACTOR oMODEL HUMBER 917 270510 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGIHE MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1255 E1 209 729 663 265 iio _ 1 783 _J 615 803 201 1090 311 55 ...

Page 56: ...tandard Size 142 232117 Nozzle Carburetor 495977 Piston Assembly 810 Oversize t64 214047 Elbow Carburetor 495978 Piston Assembly 020 166 94555 Stud Rocker Arm Oversize 171 28105t Nut Air Cleaner Mounting 495979 Piston Assembly 030 87 492790 Une Fuel t t Long Cut to Oversize Suit 26 495854 Ring Set Piston Standard Size 188 94627 Screw Hex Head 3 4 495852 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 192 492t60 Scre...

Page 57: ...k OilFiller 1019 496758 Seal FillerTube 1022 272475 Tube Oil Filler 1023 224552 Element Filter 1026 494432 O Ring Air Cleaner 495136 Armature Starter t029 224554 Bushing GovernorCrank 1033 495992 Bolt GovernorLever 1034 495248 Nut Hex 1036 499364 Clamp FuelPipe 1044 94673 Elbow Fuel Pipe 1045 231828 Pin Cotter i058 272623 Retainer 1090 497607 Seal ChokeShaft 1091 281364 Sea Governor 2500 28N707 10...

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Page 59: ...ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX d A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not U _ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I n _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...de reparaci6n a domicilio 1 800 676 58t 1 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 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Product Type ...

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