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Page 1: ...ration Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment 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 II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ate 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 equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply This warranty applies only while this product is in the United St...

Page 3: ...ly straight down the slope DO NOT Do notturn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradu ally downhill if possible 3 Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could sud denly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do nottry to stabilize the machine by putting your ...

Page 4: ...n Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if chil dren enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Un even terrain could overturn the ma chine Tall grass can hide o...

Page 5: ...ble you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest 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 Stor...

Page 6: ...ll 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 2 Gauge 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 2 Screws 10 x5 8 2 Weld Nuts 10 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge _ 2 Lock Washers 10 6 ...

Page 7: ...ately in carton Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel mm m m m m mmm Manual Steering Boot L Pa_s Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size 2 Keys Steering Wheel Insert Slope Sheet Steering Bushing Steering Wheel Adapter L_ ...

Page 8: ...ng wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid I_ _ Steering Wheel ____ _ Insert L_ t_ _I _ 3 8 24 Locknut _ Bushing Steering Wheel_ Tabs Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Steering Shaft Assembly Position AI rACH STEERING WHEEL Slide the ...

Page 9: ...nual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and ra...

Page 10: ...rton v 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 Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to sideffront to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they a...

Page 11: ... PRESSURE rg i i A LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP 1_ LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE _ _ Aqq ACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION i _i_i_ __i_ j_ _ii i iiiiiiiii_iii_iii i i _ DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ... LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engin...

Page 13: ...low position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dea...

Page 14: ... in place Attachment Clutch Lever Engaged lion Lift Lever High Y Position Low Position Disenc Position Guard TO OPERATE ON HILLS A_ CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower positi...

Page 15: ...ottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear sh...

Page 16: ...es driveways 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 possible 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 undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before m...

Page 17: ...il Do not ovef_ghten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The 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 tally to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this...

Page 18: ...esults 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 proper assem bly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt loc...

Page 19: ..._ COSITY GRADES 20 _ io o o_ 20 30 TEMPERArURE RANGE ANTIC_PAI_D BFFORE NEX1 Q_L CHANGE J NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of...

Page 20: ...dusty conditions Remove knob s and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge Wash it in liqui d detergent and water Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CART...

Page 21: ...er to remove from the right side of tractor Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing re...

Page 22: ...m edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F agains...

Page 23: ...ke operating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 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 neces sary Contact your nearest authorized service center d...

Page 24: ...n Washers Retaining Axle Cover TO START ENGINEWlTH AWEAK BATTERY CAUTION Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emer gency startin...

Page 25: ... amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To re_lace reverse above procedure iIi_ Wire eotor Positive Negative Red Cable Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the h...

Page 26: ...r cleaner assembly must be as sembled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted 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 position With finger rotate and hold throttle lev...

Page 27: ...l fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels 9called 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 L_ntil the fu...

Page 28: ...rator presence switch es Weak or dead battery Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter CORRECTION Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor iline and Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments i Contact an autho...

Page 29: ...eck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt CORRECTION Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and rega...

Page 30: ...switch Loose 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 Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pr...

Page 31: ...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 WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST CONNECTIONS CHARGING SYSTEM OUTpGT 28 VOLTS AC MIN 36_ qPM 3 t Mp DC _600 RpM CHA RGFNG SYS...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270514 _ _ 21 J I I i 26 7O 25 t I I 29 I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...attery Switch Interlock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Harness Socket Light W 4152J Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga W 16 Wit red Fuse 15 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Delta Push In Key Ign Molded Craftsman Delta Harness gn Mech CIAm NHM 99 Bolt B kHex 1 4 20unc x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Nu...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270514 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3O 26 14 31 26 21 5 26 25 _J 18 16 17 161 33 10 38 34 39 26 14 34 ...

Page 35: ...d Ht Hood Kohl Dia Engine Clip Retainer Slide On Dash Slkser 1 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 Hood Asm Pnt Slope Weld Ms 558 BumperHood Screw Hex Wsh 13 16 Rivet Ratchet Nylon Washer Nylon Bik 28 x 75 x 19 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 x 12 Ga Nut Hex L...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270514 GROUND DRIVE 52 11 _ J 52 __2 77 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ... Id 116 72110610 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 150 165850 Pin Roll 3 16x 1 151 19133210 Pulley Idler Flat Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc x 2 3 4 Spacer Split 395 x 59 Bzp 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17490512 7 162240 8 131679 10 STD561210 11 105701X 2 19151216 13 74550412 14 STD551125 15 74490544 18 STD523710 19 STO54t 437 21 106933X 22 130804 24 STD541237 25 106888X 26 STD551037 27 STD561210 28 ...

Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL N UMBER 917 270514 62 r 8 _41 L I 4O O0 25 47 67 32 43 _ 1 I 8 38 ...

Page 39: ...ingK ip T5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Bearing Axle Locknut Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Asm Sttg 5 8 x 15 19 Lt Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw HexWsh Hd Torx Shaft Asm Pitman Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag BIk LR Gear Sector 22 Teeth Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 6 Ga Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 TY q Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad Rod Tie Wir...

Page 40: ...ENGINE I M _L_ I UH MUUI L I 1U M I 1 b H _11 Z tUb1 4 72 62 13 4 I 29 t OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester I 23 4O ...

Page 41: ...ler Exh LT B S 14HP IC OHV Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin 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 Scrn Tank Fuel Front 1 25 Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Blk Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 TYT Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3...

Page 42: ...B_k Zi Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 X 1 Ty t Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976 21 153236 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 1270 8X Bushing Snap Blk Ny150 d Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shld 5 16 18 ...

Page 43: ...r F ngispan Decal Clutch brake English Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Panet Dash 6sp 42 Decal V Belt Sch Decal Fender Sd 6 42 Pad Footrest Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Manual Owners English Manual Owners Spanish WHEELS ANDTIRES 4 1f 7 J1 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 I06222X 4 59904 5 06732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 104757X 144334 DESCRIPTION CapValue Tire Stern...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270514 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 19 13 6 13 2 3 2O 20 LH ...

Page 45: ...BIk 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted BIk 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Uft RH 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73680800 Nut Crownlock t 2 13unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring Zinc 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Uft Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOT...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 270514 MOWER DECK 31 58 35 17 2 16 21 _o_i 3 24 29 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...1491 Rod Hinge 92 STD541437 30 157722 ScrewThdrolWasherHead 128 153390 31 129963 Washer Spacer 132 19132203 32 153535 Putley Mandrel 33 137266 Nut Toplock F anged 14 6266H 34 STD5 3717 Bolt 130794 35 133835 FastnerlChristmasTree 36 131494 Pulley idler Flat 164963 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 4 133551 Rod Pivot with Nibs 43 140083 Rod Clutch Seconda...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL N U M BER 917 270514 DANATRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 128 8 _740 41 54 45 46 47 48 49 59 50 56 59 2 63 60 43 64 65 6869 _ 67 70 48 ...

Page 49: ...Shaft Intermediate 61 160951 25 2244J Key Woodruff No 61 62 120961X 26 105916X Ring Retaining 63 7294J 27 120470X Sprocket 18T 64 108989X 28 110070X Spacer 1 131 X 1 45 X 494 65 160952 29 142677 Gear Spur 37 1 66 120954X 30 142681 Gear Spur 35T 67 160953 31 124644X Gear Spur 30T 32 108980X Gear Spur 25T 68 138244 33 120406X Gear Spur 22T 69 108996X 34 134796 Gear Spur 193 35 10 5925X Washer Plain ...

Page 50: ...917 270514 BRIGGS STRA I TON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1255 E1 I 552 L L7 306 _ 230 122S q614 230 634A 635 337 238 0 _r REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7 1029 1026 L 1023 52 1022 5O ...

Page 51: ...N ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1255 E1 f_ 127 138 106 987 U 95 117 634 105 _1 _ 741 L 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 61 _ _ _ 757 759 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 46 52 _ REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 22 15 138 51 ...

Page 52: ...THACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270514 BRIGGS STRATI ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1255 E1 _3 423 _ 524 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1 r 872 1T1 _ _ 535 445 304 305 j 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU M BER 917 270514 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1255 E1 _ 222 232_ _ z 2O9 729_ 728 _265 11019 LABEL KIT I 240 615 783 801 44 803 877 109_ 53 ...

Page 54: ...etor Carburetor to Elbow Gasket Carburetor Elbow 1o Cylinder 53 94637 73 224948 75 225136 78 94626 93 281346 94 498030 95 94098 98 495800 104 231789 105 231855 106 231854 108 224540 111 262719 117 232118 232119 121 499233 123 94913 125 499153 127 130 224539 131 494379 133 494381 137 281165 138 281164 141 495931 142 232117 164 214047 166 94555 171 281051 186A 493496 187 492790 88 94627 192 492160 2...

Page 55: ...y Air Cleaner Wire Stop 877 393456 Diode and Connector Gasket Set Assembly Puller Flywheel 947 497672 Solenoid Wrench Spark Plug 965 94108 Nut Hex Screw Sems 975 495933 Bowl Assembly Carburetor Cartridge Air Cleaner 977 494385 Carburetor Gasket Set Cup Screen Mounting 987 281166 Seal Throttle Shaft Knob Air Cleaner 1005 280687 Fan Flywheel Stator Alternator 1006 224413 Retainer Fan Screw Sems 1019...

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Page 59: ...IDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL _ _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I AILA greater than 15 never acros9 the face Make turns gradu _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...epair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect sM 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 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 ...

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