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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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...haft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel syste...

Page 3: ... evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you can not back up the slope or if you feel un easy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not across R...

Page 4: ... are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Be sure the area is clear ...

Page 5: ... 27 35 FT LBS TORQUE CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance 5 Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please ...

Page 6: ...ering Sleeve t teering Extension Shaft Wheel Insert h I _ 2 washer k 3 8 _ 1 Hex Bolt wl aL_regeFlat _ _ _1 1 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Q 1 Locknut 5 16 18 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet 2 Keys 6 ...

Page 7: ...d lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left t...

Page 8: ...position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tr...

Page 9: ...URE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed J No remaining loose parts in carton 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 overinf...

Page 10: ... WARNING E G NEON ENG NEOFF O LPRESSURE L G TSON OVE _Mp T IF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r I R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...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 engine...

Page 12: ...NGINE Move throttle control to slow 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 ...

Page 13: ...e guard in place Attachment Clutch Lever Engaged Position Lift Lever High Position TO OPERATE ON HILLS 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 position If stopping is absolutely ...

Page 14: ...ll to bottom 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 ti or if the engine has run out of fuel it wi 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...

Page 15: ...iveways 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 mowing...

Page 16: ...o_ oved_ghton 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 periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual ...

Page 17: ...ults 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 lock ...

Page 18: ...cosrrY GRADES 2o 0 c 30 20 to o 20 30 TEMPIERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE N X_r OIL CNANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting ir cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoi possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours ...

Page 19: ...n under dusty conditions Remove knob s and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge Wash it in liquid 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 SERVI...

Page 20: ...ISEN GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by ...

Page 21: ...to back adjustment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bo...

Page 22: ...etween brake 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 i necessary If stopping distance is sti greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact your nearest authoriz service cen...

Page 23: ...ashers Retaining Ring Axle Cover TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BATTERY iL 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 s...

Page 24: ...type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOODAND 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 replace reverse above procedure Headlight Wire Connector Battery Box Keps Hex Bolt Positive Negative Red Cable Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHTBULB Raise hood Pull bulb ho...

Page 25: ...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 pos_ion Move throttle control lever to slow position With finger rotate and hold throttle leve...

Page 26: ...ential el 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 moistu_ which leads to separation and formatior 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 f...

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Page 28: ...k 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 ddve 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 regap o...

Page 29: ...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 Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before Level mower deck Check tires for proper air p...

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Page 31: ... 3600 RPM CI_AR G_NG SYSTEM DISCONNECTED L_ EUELSHUT OFFSOLENO O Eo 2 IF SO EQUIPPED v I _J _ _ _ NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS BROWN _ _ AF BLACK EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL _ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I _ I THE LIGHTS ARE NOT I _ t CONNECTED TO THE _ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS _ WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLETHE LIGEFrS WILL DIM AS THE ...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270534 26 I I I iI I I I 29 I I I I s I L L I 32 ...

Page 33: ...Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc X 3 4 Case Battery Switch Interlock Push In 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 Wir red Fuse 15 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6ga 12 black Switch Plunger NCGray Switch Ign DeRa Push In Key Ign Molded Craftsman Delta Harness Ign Bolt BIk Hex 1 4 20unc x 1 2 CoverTerminal Red Solenoid Am...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODE L NUMBER 917 270534 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES o 26 1 26 25 3 _ _ 209 _ 208 212 53 54 29 55 26 33 10 6 35 34 26 I 1 o JJ I 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...SIkscr PIm Mech S ym Bolt RdHd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Asm Dash Lh Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash Rh ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Screw Mach Trhd 5 16 18unc x 3 4 Nu Keps 5 16 16une Hood Pnt Steel Private Label BumperHood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grill Private Lable BIk Lens Grille Private labet FenderPnt Bracket Fender Support Foo...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270534 GROUND DRIVE 77 6 18 6 151 32 49_ 51 _1_ 26_N 62 51 t 35 36 37 34 53 I 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...r 1 8 x 3 4 Cad 75 121749X Rod Brake Parking Lt Yt 76 STD581075 Cap Brake Parking 77 123583X Bracket Mtg Transaxte 78 121748X Keeper Belt LH LT 14 Ga 79 2228M Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18unc x 3 4 96 4497H Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 112 19091210 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 113 127285X Washer 21132 x 1 x 16 Ga 116 72110610 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 145 74490540 Pulley Idler Flat 150 165850 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16unc x 2 3 4 Gr 5 1...

Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 270534 t _ t_ 1 I _ I i _41 L I P _ _ 42 1 54 ...

Page 39: ..._Strg elk Draglink Washer Lock Hvy HIct Spr 3 8 Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wsh Hd Torx Shaft Asm Pitman Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag BIk LR Gear Sector 22 Teeth Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg 5 8 ID Dash Screw Cap Wheel Steer Opp...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270534 2_ 3 81 72 62 13 33 4O 29 i 38 78 23 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4O ...

Page 41: ...1174 E3 Muffler 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 Scm Tank Fuel Front 1 25 Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 ...

Page 42: ...n 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch p _ 8 y 9 5 21 PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018 Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bc4...

Page 43: ...ecal Clutch brake English Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Panel Dash 6sp 42 Decal V Belt Sch Decal Fender Sd 6 42 Pad Footrest Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Manual Owners EP glish Manual Owners Spanish WHEELSANDTIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 KEY PAF I NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 106268X 11 10 7152J 11 104757X 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap Value Tire Stem Valu...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270534 LIFT ASSEMBLY 5 4 6 12 19 13 2 3 8 6 5 20 44 ...

Page 45: ... BIk 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted BIk 8 122365X Button PlungerRed t 1 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift RH 13 STD624008 Retainer Spdng 15 167253 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 139668 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer SpdngZinc 31 140302 Beadng Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 NutCrownlock 3 8 24 NOTE...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODE L NUMBER 917 270534 MOWER DECK 146 n _147 142 4 149 II I 19F 21 2 16 1 13 1 10 28 29 21 22 23 24 25 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...ld Deflector 155 169671 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 156 169672 29 131491 Rod Hinge 157 169669 30 157722 ScrewThdrolWasherHead 158 17720410 31 129963 Washer Spacer 159 72140614 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 130794 33 137266 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 STD533717 Bolt 169583 35 133835 Fastner Christmas Tree 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Gauge 40 STD541437 Nut Cro...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270534 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A I 8 83 70_ 0 r 11 47 79 157 29 48 ...

Page 49: ...r 627 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29A 7B0160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 2913780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 82 778333 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W Use As Needed 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 34 780194 Bushing 563 35 780193 Flanged Bushing 5 8 ID 35A 780197 Flanged Bushing 751 36 790...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270534 BRIGGS STRA I rON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E3 lO_ 306 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 510 868 _ 1022 _ 9_ 51A _ 552 II 691O1 5O ...

Page 51: ...E3 467 _68 445 I 240_ 127 276 I 186__ i 947 _ THIS CARBURETOR SERV CES BOTH CHOKE A MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS LMTICARBUR ETOR PART NUMBER 142 LOCATIONS 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104_ 1270 26_ 9870 98 634A _ 634 c _ 117_ 231 _142 j_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 691 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270534 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E3 801 524 579 305A i 363 1005 23A 74 1044 _ 75 C_ 31 __ 1051 _ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL J 52 ...

Page 53: ...er 176 281106 tr O Ring Seal Air Cleaner o s 499296 Piston Assembly 030 Base O S 185 94010 Nut Air Cleaner Base 26 495854 Ring Set Piston Std 186 493496 Connector Hose 495852 Ring Set 010 O S 187 492790 Line Fuel Cut to Required 495851 Ring Set 020 O S Length 495855 Ring Set 030 O S 188 94929 Screw Control Bracket 27 691299 Lock Piston Pin 192 492160 Adjuster Rocker Arm 28 498319 Piston Pin Std 20...

Page 54: ... 694997 Manual Choke 1044 94673 634A 690802 Seal Spring Assembly 1051 263080 Choke A Matic 1090 497605 635 280872 Boot Spark Plug 1091 691333 654 94010 Nut Carburetor 1119 93621 691 491323 _ Governor Shaft Seal 311707 0026 E1 692 690572 Spring Detent 695 693109 Screw Ring Gear RPM Settings 697 690372 Screw Starter Motor 711 693675 Screw Carburetor Shield _ncluded in 718 230192 Locating Pin 358 726...

Page 55: ...DE TH _ ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme I caution when changing direction on slopes I ...

Page 56: ...it yourself call Sears PartsDirectSM iii iiii _i I iiiiiZ iiiii_ 1 800 366 PART _am 11 p m CST iii iii ii i 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week www sears com partsdirect i To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat i i iill Para pedir servicio de reparaciSn a domicilio Au Canada pour service en frangais i iiii i y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domici...

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