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Page 1: ...ration Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructionsbefore operat ing thisequipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... 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 States T...

Page 3: ... or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope 3 DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless neces san and then turn _lowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly 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 Reduce...

Page 4: ...and when backing look behind and down for small children _liLoo k for this symbol to point out impor tant safety precautions It means CAU TION I BECOME AWARE YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED _CAUTION In order to prevent acciden tal starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always dis connect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug _I CAUTION Do not coast do...

Page 5: ...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 Storage ...

Page 6: ...Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18_ 1 Lockwasher 3 8 NJ_ Steering Wheel J_ J Steering I Extension Adapter Jl Steering Shaft _ _ Boot O Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Video Cassette F 7 I 6 ...

Page 7: ... BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and 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 steemg wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter o...

Page 8: ...o its highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Ptace 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 _gLWARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this ...

Page 9: ...on and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU REC...

Page 10: ...ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED _ _ KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automatic Modets only 10 ...

Page 11: ...METER indicates charging or discharging o of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH 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 directi...

Page 12: ...emove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine 12 IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always s...

Page 13: ... gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 M...

Page 14: ...t on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear shift 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...

Page 15: ...t will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f 1 J MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the ...

Page 16: ...ems 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 should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark...

Page 17: ... results 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 l...

Page 18: ...COSITY GRADES 2_ 1o o io _ 30 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANT_IPATEO BEFORE NIEX7 OIL CHANGE 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 F Check your en gine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of opera...

Page 19: ...ge nut Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge nut precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not t_ be used to clean the cartridge They may cause...

Page 20: ...tion 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 oft 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 removing retain...

Page 21: ...e to side If the following front 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 f...

Page 22: ...is equipped with an adjust able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be adjusted Depress clutch brake pedal and engage parking brake Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A unti...

Page 23: ...re and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be pumhased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washer Retaining Axle Cover 23 I Square...

Page 24: ...y Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Positive Red Cabte Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood 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 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Lo...

Page 25: ...cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning idle mixture valve In clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the en...

Page 26: ...s factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous if you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact your nearest autho rized service center which has proper equipment to make any necessary adjustments Idle Spee...

Page 27: ...l 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 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 until the fuel ...

Page 28: ...ection Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery R...

Page 29: ...rt s Faulty operator safety presence control system CORRECTION Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter 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 or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill w...

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 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower d...

Page 31: ...NIT l _2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES c HAP_FNG SYSTEM OUr PJT Z_ VQkTS _ MrN O _O RpM 3 AMP OC _ RPM CHA_NG SYS IEM DI_O_WEGTED n_O I i 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 TH_S THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT _DLE THE UGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPE...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270654 26 I I I i I I I 29 i i i I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...attery 6 G_ 11 red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex l 4 2O UNC 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Ptunger NcGray 30 163968 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 170217 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X AmmeterRectangular6Amp 52 141940 Protection W...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270654 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 12 208 53 54 55 3_ 3 60 74 37 _145 3 208 34 ...

Page 35: ... 8 16 x 3 4 Panel Dash L H ClipTinnerman Gr_l e P L Panel Asm SLKSCR Dash R H Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 UNC Grille w Clips MS 556 Lens Grille Fender Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 16 x 1 2 TYT Bracket asm Pivot Mower Rear Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Bracket Grille Pickoff LH Screw Hex WSHD 8 18 x 7 8 Bra...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270654 GROUND DRIVE 57 51 89 _ _ 36 ...

Page 37: ...165494 39 ST0533727 Bolt Rdhd 3 6 16unc x 2 3 4 Gr 5 161 72140406 40 4470 I Spacer Split 395 x 59 Bzp 41 165838 KeeparBeltldler 162 73680400 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 163 74780416 47 127783 Pulley Idler 48 154407 Be lcrankClutchGmdDrvSTL 164 19091010 49 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring 165 165623 50 STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16unc x 1 1 2 166 166880 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 1...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270654 STEERING ASSEMBLY 11 _4t 62 44 27 17 47 28 3O 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...e Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex WSH HDTorx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13132x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steedng Screw TT 10 32x 5 x 3 8 Flange Cap Wheel Steer OPP BIk Washer ...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270654 i t i 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester I 23 72 _ 62 _ 13 4 78 40 ...

Page 41: ...gs Model 28U707 1174 E3 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 N StX 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield BRN DBR Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer...

Page 42: ...eat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 6 16 X 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 X t X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Boll Rdhd Sht N_ 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shou...

Page 43: ...ION Decal Fender Decal V belt Dr Sch Decal Dash Decal V belt Schematic Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Manual Owner s English M anua Owner s Spanish KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040t I 8 106108X427 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 104757X 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap Value Tire StemVaSue Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service Tu...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270654 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 11 19 i 13 i Jf 31 5 13 i 19 2 3 15 44 ...

Page 45: ... 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X ButtonPlungerRead 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm 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 13 Uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spnng 31 140302 Beadng Pvt Lift Sphencal 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE Allcompon...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9i 7 270654 MOWER DECK 166 _147 1 146 106 102 103 105 103r _J 101 _ _ _ 104 106 1o2 _ 21 5 6 4 I 19 21 29 18 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...eflector 147 131335 Nut Push 148 169022 Shield Deflector 149 165898 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 150 19091216 Rod Hinge 151 169670 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 152 169676 Washer Spacer 153 169674 Pulley Mandrel 154 169675 Nut Toptock Flanged 155 169671 Bolt 156 169672 Fastner Christmas Tree 157 169669 Pulley Idler Flat 158 17720410 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 159 72140614 Gauge 130794 Nut C rownlock 3 8 1...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270654 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 3SA 29B O _2 I_ 12 0_ 28 5 70 _ _ 77 157 _ 47 11 18 4 150 34 29 35 157 79 42 48 ...

Page 49: ...1W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 79 792144 031W 82 778333 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 83 778338 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 85 792154 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 87 788089A 032W 150 788093A 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 157 788088A Use As Needed 180 730229A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 900 794712 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 34 780194 Bushing 563 35 78...

Page 50: ... 917 270654 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E3 1022 914_ 1023 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT _ _022 9 51A _ 11 71 22 _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL lO18 LA EL KITI 5O ...

Page 51: ...REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 127_ 51A_ _ 117 276 LMT_ARBURETOR I PARTNUMBER 142 947 LOCAnONS 186 _ THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE A MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS 176 108A 634A_ _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104_ 127_ 267 _ 987_ 95_ 634A 6 231 _ 34__ _ 117 _ J_ _ 142_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A_ 267 _ 137 358 ENGINE GASKET SET _ 51 0 1A_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...NUMBER 917 270654 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUM BER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E3 3091 310 _ 151ol 513 _ _ 4 503 803 F _ _ _ 6o_ 462 732 842 524 013 _ I F _ i 384 _ 305A I i I 1051 _ i_ I 703 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270654 BRIGGS STRATrON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E3 728 783 801 615 802 544 803 53 ...

Page 54: ...g Set Piston Std 165 693148 Nut RingGear 495852 Ring Set 010 O S 167 281051 Nut Air Cleaner 495851 Ring Set 020 O S 176 281106 _ O Ring Seal Air Cleaner 495855 Ring Set O30 O S Base 27 691299 Lock Piston Pin 185 94010 Nut Atr Cleaner Base 28 498319 Piston Pin Std 186 493496 Connector Hose 498320 Piston Pin 005 O S 187 492790 Line Fuel Cut to Required 29 692419 Rod Connecting Std Length 692420 Rod ...

Page 55: ...690802 Seal Spring Assembly 1036 694997 Choke A Matic 1044 94673 635 280872 Boot Spark Plug 1051 263080 654 94010 Nut Carburetor 1090 497605 691 491323 _r Governor Shaft Seat 692 1091 691333 690572 Spring Detent 1119 93621 695 693109 Screw Ring Gear 697 690372 Screw Starter Motor 711 693675 Screw Carburetor Shield RPM Settings 718 230192 Locating Pin 726 399676 Gear Ring Aluminum Services Plastic ...

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Page 59: ...T GUIDE TH_ ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 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 J ...

Page 60: ...pair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirectSM 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 5 ...

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