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Page 1: ...ssembly Operation o Maintenance o Repair Parts CAUTBON Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 859 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am _5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...rvice 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 standa...

Page 3: ... over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves ino Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding_ o 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 Ne...

Page 4: ...t and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across o Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine_ Tall grass can hide obstacles_ o Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the sl...

Page 5: ... properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES L MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules o Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor o Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _W...

Page 6: ...olt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob 2 Hex Bo ts 4 20 _4 _ 2 Washers 32 x5 8 x 8 Gauge 2 Hex Nuts i14 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 6 ...

Page 7: ...uts 10 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge Parts packet separately in carton Seat Video Cassette St_rmgWhe_ Parts Bag Steering Boot Manual Parts Bag contents not shown full size 2 Latch Hook Assemblies Steering Wheel Adapter Slope Sheet Steering Wheel Insert 2 Keys Steering Extension Shaft o ...

Page 8: ...pping carton See page 6 o Cut from top to bottom along lines on all four corners of shipping carton and lay panels flat o Check forany additional loose parts or boxes and remove BEFORE ROLLBNG TRACTOR OFF SKSD ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT o Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in exten sion and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and l...

Page 9: ...sitive Discard Terminal Red Cable Proctective Caps Lock Washer Flat VVasher Hex Hex Bolt Negative Black Battery Door iNSTALL 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 o Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position a...

Page 10: ...s The mutcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton e Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 arnps _ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely _ All tires are propedy inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflate...

Page 11: ... WARNING ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT FORWARD FAST LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED SLOW MOWER LIFT A N ACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH L LOW PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SLOPE HAZARDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automalic Models only I1 ...

Page 12: ...HMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attach ments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off MOTION CONTROL L...

Page 13: ...ion key to OFF position and remove key_Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use o Never use choke to stop 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 ...

Page 14: ...tor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control o Putl freewheel control knob out and hotd in position by inserting retainer spring into forward hole of control rod Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH o To reeng...

Page 15: ...lace motion control lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISEN GAGED position Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute if the engine d...

Page 16: ... brake pedal o Slowly move motion control lever for ward after thetractor moves approxi mately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this pro cedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your tractor is now purged and ready for normal operation MOWHNG ...

Page 17: ... interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results adjust the mower cut ting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly o Certain typ...

Page 18: ...e been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as insbucted 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 o Once a year you should replace the spark plug clea...

Page 19: ...ening 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 o To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancero Whe...

Page 20: ...ture 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 1 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 operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one yea...

Page 21: ...ridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry car tridge Cover Knob Cartridge Cover Nut Foam Pre Cleaner Paper Cartridge e _Base ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating o Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine o Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt Use compress...

Page 22: ...move from the right side of tractor o Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position o Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position o Roll belt off engine pulley o Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring o Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing r...

Page 23: ...E on both front links an equal number of tums o When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front tinks Tighten 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 nut F against trunnion on both front links o Recheck...

Page 24: ...stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest authorized ser vice center department With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A Nut Arm Do Not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact your nearest authorized ser vice center department 24 TO REPLACE MOTIO...

Page 25: ... FOR REPAIRS o Block up axle securely o Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose o Repair tire and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axleoInsert square key o Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove_ o Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires ...

Page 26: ...ble last from both bat teries Positive Terminal Negative Terminal TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB o Raise hood o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill o Close hood iNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or pre vent it from s...

Page 27: ...allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter caF The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needler The carburetor has been preset at the fac tory and adjustment should not be neces sary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adj...

Page 28: ...NING in the Maintenance section of this manual o inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual o Lubricate as shown inthe Maintenance section of this manual o Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipp...

Page 29: ...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 o o e o Dirty clogged muffler o Loose or damaged widng o Carburetor out of adjust o menL Engine valves out of o adjustment Worn bent or loose blade o Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged part s o Clean replace muffler Check a...

Page 30: ...r 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 IL I i H Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley o Replace blade mandrel ll l i J i l i Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow g...

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Page 33: ... _T PIZr _ _ VOL P_ _ MIN O _ RPM 3 AMP DC O _ RPM CHARGING SY_ T EM D_ _ CONN_T_D BROWN YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE UGHTS 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 OFF G M L NONE iRUNrLtG _IT B L A Y RUN B L NONE START B L S NONE RE...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270641 22 33 19 2 25 2B 34 ...

Page 35: ... Ga WasherLock Hvy Helical 1 4 Nut Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc Case Battery Switch interlock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Ught 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 30AMP Auto Green Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Sw_tchPlunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 4 Pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key BIk 1 25 TextSLT Key lgn Molded Craftsman Hamess Ign Man...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270641 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 37 53 3 3 74 28 12 55 57 54 13 14 36 ...

Page 37: ...7 558 FendiFtrest Pnt STLT N HLD 558 31 139976 Bracket Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 t8 x 1 2 38 139886 Pivot Bracket Assembly L H 39 139887 Pivot Bracket Assembly R H 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert t 4_20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7t8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt F_nHex 1 4 2...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 917 270641 GROUND DRIVE 57 51 88 19 98 30 35 62 36 32 61 84 100 105 37 27 72 70 I16 66 _50 148 _lso _ 150 151 _ 51 55 106 38 ...

Page 39: ...tchGrad Drustl 108 17541026 49 123205X Retainer Belt 50 74760624 Bolt 109 145098 51 73680600 Nut 116 72110610 52 73680500 Nut Crowntock 5 16 28 5 3 105710X Link Clutch 144 19111016 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 145 74490540 56 74760620 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 UNC x t 1 4 146 74490536 57 161850 V Belt Drive I47 74490524 59 140312 Keeper Bett Center t48 159103 61 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3 8 t6 x 3 4 149 122...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 917 270541 STEERING ASSEUBLY _42 G2 _ 20 1tT _ _ _ 7 47 jt k 10 67 43 40 ...

Page 41: ...n Shaft Assembly 25 I54406 Bracket Steering 26 126847X Bushing Unk Drag 27 136874 Gear Sector 28 19131416 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 16 Gauge 29 17490612 Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD5612 0 Pin 32 130465 Rod fie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19133808 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 8 Gauge 40 STD541537 Gdpco Nut 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054 Boot S...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o270641 33 3 81 78 38 7 13 4 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...74 E1 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket I 313 Id Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt X 3 ElbowStd 90 Degree 3 8_18 Npt WasherLock Ext Tooth3 8 Shield Browning DebrisGuard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose BIk Screw Thdrot 5 16 18 x 3 4 Tyt Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyt BIk Fue Line Screw Hexwsh Thdro 114 20x3 4 Washer 9 32 X ...

Page 44: ...3 8 16 Uric 17 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Btk Zi 21 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 24 Pan Pnt Seat blk 25 Knob Seat 1 2 13 Unc BIk 121246X 121248X 72050412 1343OO 121250X 123976X 153236 STD541431 19171912 t27016X Bracket Prlt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 6 Zi...

Page 45: ...al Engine B S 16hp Decal Drawbar Control Movement Hyd LT Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Sd Wht Decal Uff Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION I 59192 Cap ValueTire 2 65139 Stem Value 3 106222X Tire FTs 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 front White Ser...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270641 LIFT ASSEMBLY 11 13 i i 32 13 19 20 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 linkAsm Uft Loll 12 139866 UnkAsm Uft RH 13 4939M Retainer Spdng 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 112_I3Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc 18 73680800 Nut Crownrock 1 2 13 Unc I9 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 140302 Bearing Pvl Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8_24 NOTE AI_component dim...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270641 MOWER DECK 17 34 33 32 103 105 16 18 18 29 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...stmas Tree 36 131494 Pulley Idler Fiat 131 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 t3 t6 x I6 Gauge 132 19132203 40 STD541437 Nut Crowntock 3 8 16 UNC 41 133551 Rod Pivot with Nibs 41 6266H 43 140063 Rod Clutch Secondary with 130794 Nibs 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 STD624003 Retainer t45411 46 137729 Screw Thd Rolt 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 49 155066 RoIler Assembly Cam Follower 50 131340 Bolt Sh...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270641 HYDRO TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0500 5O ...

Page 51: ... 10 x 25 x 7 98 142993 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 99 142976 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 113 142917 27 142948 Seal Up 26 x 42 x 8 1t4 142918 28 142949 Ring Retaining 119 142980 29 142950 Washer 26 x 35 x i 134 144607 30 150787 Nut Jam 135 144608 34 142951 Oil Filter Element 139 150775 35 142952 Arm Bypass I40 150776 36 142953 Ring Retaining 37 142954 Arm Actuating 38 142955 Pin Actuating 3...

Page 52: ...TOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270_1 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 L 230 _614 635 337 23O 1_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTION MANUAL 294 166 1029 1026 7 52 52 ...

Page 53: ...GS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 127 138 106 987 11 T 105 51 142 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 52 164 _123 A REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 634j 127_ 186 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 917 270641 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE HUMBER 1174 E1 _ 523 423 _524 3 20 634A 842 524 868 868A 358 GASKET SET 977 CARBURE I OR GASKET s_ r 171 75 535 54 ...

Page 55: ...TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 917 270641 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 209 728 265 201 482 Ito_9LA Et K T1 _o_ LABEL KiT EMissioNsJ 240 615 783 801 803 503 802 ...

Page 56: ...eto 138 281164 Washer Bowl Key Flywheel 141 495097 Choke Shaft Kit Choke A Piston Assembly Standard Size Matic Piston Assembly Ot0 141A 495931 Choke Shaft Kit Choke A Oversize Matic Piston Assembly 020 t42 232117 Nozzle Carburetor Oversize 146 94196 Key Timing Gear Piston Assembly 030 164 214047 Elbow Carburetor Oversize t66 94555 Stud Rocker Arm Ring Set Piston Standard Size 171 281051 Nut Air Cl...

Page 57: ...95862 Body Air Cleaner Wrench Spark Plug 877 393456 Diodeand ConnectorAssembly Screw Sems 947 497672 Solenoid Cartridge Air Cleaner 965 94010 Nut Hex Knob Air Cleaner 975 495933 Bowl Assembly Carburetor Screen Fiush Rotating 977 494385 Carburetor Gasket Set Stator Alternator 987 281166 Seal Throttle Shaft Screw Sems I005 281400 Fan Flywheel Strap Starter t006 224413 Retainer Fan Ddve Starter 1019 ...

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

Page 60: ...o de reparacibn 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 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information o Product T...

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