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Page 1: ...512 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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...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 purchase but a stan...

Page 3: ...edge 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 th_ ma Ollfh e by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidentscan occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Childrenare often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that...

Page 4: ...TY IS INVOLVED ACAUTION 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 srecommended pa_ when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicingthem Check brake operationfrequently Adjust a...

Page 5: ...e you to assemble and maintainyour tractor properly Alway observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able on thisproduct Contact your neares 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...

Page 6: ...Parts Bag contents shown full size 2 Sheet Metal Screws 10 16 x 1 2 _ 1 Locknut 3 8 24 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 ...

Page 7: ...parately in carton Seat D Video Cassette Steedng Wheel Manual Steering Boot I Parts Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel Insert Slope Sheet 2 Keys __ teering Bushing u i i Steering Wheel Adapter 7 ...

Page 8: ...PORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid Insert _ 3 8 24 L_knut _ Large FlatWasher Sheet Metal Screw SteeringWheel Adapter _ Tabs toe n0 Steering Assembly Position Steering Bushing SteeringShaft _ Shipping _ Position _ F TabSlot Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash...

Page 9: ...abel Terminal INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Remove cardboard pacldllg o _ 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 position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal a...

Page 10: ...ual CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWINP_ CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed 4 No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is propedy prepared and charged Minimum I hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are propedy inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly level_ side to side ...

Page 11: ...E ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP UGHT CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED R N H L 31 REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY IGNITION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Tums 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 Selects ...

Page 13: ...FF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leavingthe ignitionswitch in any positionother than OFF willcause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditionswhen tractoris standingidle withthe engine run ning hot engine exhaustgases may cause browning of grass Toeliminate this possibility alw...

Page 14: ...utral N_ position Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To protect hood from damage when transportingyourtractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means oftying 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 alreadyfilled with summer...

Page 15: ...n 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 th_ thrnttl_ controlto the fast positi6_ The attachments and grounddrivecan now be used Ifthe engine...

Page 16: ...ive 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 Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave unde sirable clumps Allow gra s _o d_ before mowi...

Page 17: ... warranty on this 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 adjustments will need to be made periodi cally to propedy maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each seas...

Page 18: ...e 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 proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt Io _wa_g_ancl flat washer in exact order as shown...

Page 19: ...1_ _ _ TEMPERATURE RN_GE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation l _jhten oil fillcap dip stick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperatur...

Page 20: ...sembly off engine Cover oilfill openingto prevent entry of dirt Use compressed air or stiffbdstlebrush to thoroughlyclean enginecoolingfins To reassemble reverse above proce dure 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 hours o...

Page 21: ...ect 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 Disconnectfront links fromdeck by removingretainer springs Raise liftlever toraise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment otherthat the mowerdeck ...

Page 22: ... trunnionon both front links Tighten nut E on both front linksan equal number o ftums When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear _ tightennut F against trunnionon both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Mandrel Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Suspension Arm Nut F Nut E Lift Link Adj Nut Recheck measurements after adjusting RONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT MPORTANT Deck must ...

Page 23: ...1 2 Retightenjam nut against nut A Road test tractorfor proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stoppingdistance is still greater than six 6 feet in highestgear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest authorized ser vice center With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A Jam Nut erating Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parkingbr...

Page 24: ...les are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor Is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system The othervehicle must also be a 12 volt negative groundedsystem Do not use your tractorbatteryto start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLE_3 _ Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each bat tery takingcare not to shortagainst chassis Connect...

Page 25: ...eplace reverse above procedures ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacementof the emissioncontroldevices and systems which are being done at thec_rs expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishmentor indi vidual Warranty repairs must be per formed by an authorizedengine manufac turer sservice outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttlecontrol has been preset at the factor...

Page 26: ...justed properly see above FINAL SETTING 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 lever against idle speed screw t...

Page 27: ...sential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or usingethanol or methanol can attract rnoistu_h leads to separationand formation of acids duringstorage Acidic gas can damage th_ fuel system of an enginewhile in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lin...

Page 28: ...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 Check all wiring See ToAdjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser vice center Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain ...

Page 29: ...ll tank with fresh gaso line and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Clean replace muffler Excessive vibration Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjust ment Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with at tachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven Engine valves out of adjustment Wom bent or loose blade Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged...

Page 30: ...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 CORRECTION Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slow...

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Page 33: ... SYSTEM OISCONNECTIED BLUE U6 41_G SYSTEM OUTPUT I SA_AC _00_UTP_ DIODE ALTERNATOR I1 PosmoN CIRCUIT MAKE BROWN BLACK NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS HEADLIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REM...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270512 ELECTRICAL t I I I I I 7O I I I L I i I I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...d 1 4 20uncX 3 4 Case Batteny SwitchInterlockPush In WasherLock1 4 NutJamHex 1 4 20 Uric HarnessSocketLight W 4152J BulbLight 1156 Cable Battery 6ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga W 16 Wir red Fuse30 AMPAutoGreen NutKepsHex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground6ga 12 black SwitchPlungerNc Gray SwitchIgn4 pos NutIgnition CoverSw Ignition Key Ign MoldedCraftsman Delta HarnessManCIAm Hm 97 BoltBikHex 1 4 20uncx 1 2 Cov...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270512 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 17 26 31 _ 14 26 S I 26 I 29 19 28 10 34 26 36 ...

Page 37: ...shHood SaddleSlkscr ShieldHLHoodKohl DiaEngine ClipRetainerSlideOn DashSlkscr1 pc BoltRdhdSqnk3 8 16uncX 1 PanelDashLH PanelSlkscrDashRH ScrewThdrol3 8 16 x 1 2Ty tt ScrewMachTRHD 5 16 18 uncx3 4 NutKeps5 16 18 Unc HoodAsmPnt SlopeWeld Ms 558 BumperHood Screw SltdHex HdW PI Washer RivetRatchetNylon WasherNylonBlk 28 x 75 x 19 BoltFin Hex 3 8 16 uncx I Gr 5 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 x 12 Ga NutHex LockW...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270512 GROUND DRIVE 34 38 ...

Page 39: ...Mtg Transaxle 78 121748X 31 127275X Keeper Belt LH LT 14 Ga 79 2228M 32 STD523107 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18unc x 3 4 96 4497H 34 155071 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 112 19091210 35 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 113 127285X 36 STD551062 Washer 21 32 x I x 16 Ga 116 72110610 37 STD571810 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 38 123674X Pulley Idler Flat 145 74490540 39 STD523727 Bolt Fin Hex 3 6 16unc x 2o3 4 148 159103 40 4470J ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270512 STEERING ASSEMBLY M i L 27 II M 43 40 ...

Page 41: ...Ga Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4x 16Ga RingKlip T5304 75 BearingCol StrgBIk Draglink ExtendedStamped WasherLock HvyHlclSpr 3 8 BearingAxle Locknut Flange 5 8 11 UNC ShaftAsm Strg 5 8 x 15 19U WasherThrust 515 x 750 x 033 SupportShaft WasherShim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 ScrewHex Socket1 4 20 x5 8 ShaftAsm Pitman BracketSteedng BushingUnk DragBIkLR Gear Sector22 Teeth Washer 13 32 x7 8 x 16Ga ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270512 81 38 78 33 7 4 s_ _ _ E o L 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...uffler Exh LT B S 14HP IC OHV Gasket Eng I 313 IdTin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt x 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Debris Guard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scm Tank Fuel Front I 25 Cap Asm Fuel Seers Vented Clamp Hose BIk Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 TYT Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyi BIk Fuel Une Screw Hexwsh Thdrol ...

Page 44: ...6 124181X Spdng Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 17490616 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt 24 19171912 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X 155925 Pan Seat 120068X Knob Seat 1 2 13 Unc BIk 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch DESCRIPTION BushingSnap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn I 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Rg Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shld 5 16 18 ...

Page 45: ...ION Decal Clutch brake English Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Panel Dash 6sp 42 Decal V Belt Sch Decal Fender Sd 6 42 Decal Lightbox Pad Footrest Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Manual Owners English Manual Owners Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 NOTE PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 65139 106222X 599O4 106732X427 278H 9040H 106108X427 124635X 7152J 104757X 144334 CapValueTir...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270512 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 8 5 i i i 13 12 13 20 6 5 20 15 4 20 46 ...

Page 47: ...Ik 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle Ruted BIk 8 122365X 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 Trunnk n BIk zinc 18 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring Zinc 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270512 MOWER DECK 76 77 68 _132 _84 40_36 34 33 32 31 2 16 18 18 29 21 22 28 _ 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...31491 Rod Hinge 85 72140620 30 157722 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 92 STD541437 31 129963 Washer Spacer 128 153390 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 132 19132203 33 137266 Nut Toplock Ranged 34 STD533717 Bolt 141 6266H 35 133835 Fastner Christmas Tree 130794 36 131494 Pulley Idler Fiat 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 164963 41 133551 Rod Pivot with Nibs 43 140083 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270512 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 508B 35A 157 I 1 83 47 13 NUMBERS HERE 5O ...

Page 51: ... 71B 788092 29 780072 Washer 76 780090 29A 780160 Washer 77 788078A 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID 79 792144 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 82 778333 30 780108 Washer 31 780001 Washer 056 wide 83 778338 USE AS NEEDED 85 7921 54 31A 780195 Flat Washer 062 wide 87 788089 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 150 788093A 34 780194 Bushing 157 788088 35 780193 Flanged Bushing 180 730229A 35A 780197 Flanged Bushing...

Page 52: ... MODEL NUMBER 917 270512 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1255 E1 718 552 I1 562 40 1022 166 1029 1034 1026 23O 230 634A REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 52 ...

Page 53: ...MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1255 E1 127 138 106 987 95 117 634 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 52 164 _123 A REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 51 127 LOCATION 24 1045 U 1033 VAILVE OVERHAUL KIT 142 1270 _105 186A _ 13_z1 lO4 53 ...

Page 54: ...CTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270512 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1255 E1 3O4 524 _634A 842 524 868 868A 1006 358 GASKET SET 1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 467 445 3O5 668 78 73 188 224 I 54 ...

Page 55: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270512 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE N_lBF_255 E1 2O9 728 663 265 1019 LABEL KIT I 240 11036 LABEL KIT EMISSIONS I _ 1 o owmes A UAL I 783 615 311 8O3 801 1090 ...

Page 56: ...Oversize 201 262767 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 209 260695 Lock Piston Pin 216 262766 Pin Assy Piston Standard Size 219 490815 Rod Assembly Connecting 222 495611 Rod Assembly Connecting 224 94729 020 Undersize Crankpin Born 225 495157 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 227 493935 57 64 230 94927 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 232 262785 5 8 238 262836 Valve Exhaust 240 394358 Valve Intake 265 221535 Spdng Valve NO...

Page 57: ... 496758 Cap and Dipstick Oil Filler 1022 272475 Seal Filler Tube 1023 224552 Tube Oil Filler 1026 494432 Element Filter 495136 O Ring Air Cleaner 1029 224554 Armature Starter 1033 495992 Bushing Governor Crank 1034 495248 Bolt Govemor Lever 1036 499364 Nut Hex 1044 94673 Clamp Fuel Pipe 1045 231828 Elbow Fuel Pipe 1058 272623 Pin Cotter 1090 497607 Retainer 1091 281364 Seal Choke Shaft 2500 28N707...

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Page 60: ...eparaci6n 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 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 REPNR S_ When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Product T...

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