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Page 1: ...from previously built engines Before you start the en gine read and understand this Owner s Manual 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: ...eding 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 contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or rep...

Page 3: ...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 cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Unev...

Page 4: ...s 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 of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never c...

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

Page 6: ... Boot Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 I Steering Extension Shaft Seat _Washer _1_32 xl 3 16 x12 Gauge 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Slope Sheet Keys F Video Cassette 6 ...

Page 7: ...on Shaft Steering_ _ _ Shaft _ _ _ _ lad Slots BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND 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 fron...

Page 8: ...ng brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmissio_ See TO TRANSPORT in the Opera tion section of this manual 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 AWARNING Before starting read understand and follo...

Page 9: ...earn 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 V CHECKLIST 9 Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you re ceive the best performance and satisfac tion from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed...

Page 10: ...ARNING i L ENG HEON ENG NEOFF O LPRESSURE L GHTSON OVE _TMF _ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r t R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HtGH LOW PARKING BRAKE _ _ ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGE _ SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...or discharging 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 starling the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor 11 IGNIT...

Page 12: ...tral N position when the clutch brake pedal is de pressed ENGINE 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...

Page 13: ... shield in place Attachment Attachemnt Clutch Engaged High Position Position Low Position TO OPERATE ON HILLS ACAUTION 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 abs...

Page 14: ...to help insure good cold weather starting AI_ WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called 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 To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain ...

Page 15: ...e first time This proce dure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmissiol require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstall_ tion before operating the tractor Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set Disengage transmission by placing fr...

Page 16: ...that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used K 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 m...

Page 17: ...COMMENDATIONS 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 should be checked at lea...

Page 18: ...or best 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...

Page 19: ... grass clippings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to c_ean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required fol the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only ...

Page 20: ...ve excess oil If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Remove cartridge nut Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clea_ base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartri...

Page 21: ...or Place attachment clutch in DISEN 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 a...

Page 22: ...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 fro...

Page 23: ...ntil distance becomes 1 9 16 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 department With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A m Nut _ ii__ Operatin b _ _1_1 _ I Arm __ i ly I Do Not tou...

Page 24: ...ossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department TO ...

Page 25: ...and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and nut as shown Tighten securely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Battery Dec Box Keps_ H Nut r _ ex _ _ _ _ Bolt I Positive Red Cabl...

Page 26: ...en clamp screw se curely TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idl_ fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjus...

Page 27: ...ns rough Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions Release throttle lever ACCELERATION TEST Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle mixture valve out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if neces sary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPOR...

Page 28: ...tial 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 fu...

Page 29: ...e or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several 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 filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor ir section Contact an authorized service center departm...

Page 30: ...wer deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline an...

Page 31: ...rol in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds stopping engine CORRECTION Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Le...

Page 32: ...SERVICE NOTES 32 ...

Page 33: ...RED _ _ _ _ _ _ IFSOEQU PPED _ r _ Y____ I _ zh J G L 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 WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST BROWN 0 NON REMOVABLE CONNECTION...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270681 26 I I I I 70 34 ...

Page 35: ...y 12 VOLT 25 AMP Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc x 3 4 Case Battery Switch Interlock Push In Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 1t red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 15AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Key Ign Harness tgn Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 CoverTerminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp Protection Wi...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270681 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 28 12 208 53 55 54 2O6 31 3 60 74 3 36 ...

Page 37: ...ge 3 8 16 x 3 4 Panel Dash L H Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H HoodAssembly BumperHood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Insert Lens Reflective Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Pivot Bracket Assembly 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 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH Bolt Fin H...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270681 GROUND DRIVE 51t 116 _ 202 f 150 48 i _ 151 _ _26 2519 1 26 75 24 38 ...

Page 39: ...091010 50 STD523715 Bolt 165 165623 51 STD541437 Nut 166 166880 52 STD541431 NutCrownlock 5 t6 28 168 165492 53 105710X Link Clutch 169 165580 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 197 169613 56 74760620 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 UNC x 1 1 4 198 169593 57 140294 V Belt Drive 199 169612 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center 200 72140508 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 62 8883R Cover Pedal 202 72110612 63 140186 Pulley Engin...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270681 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 _38 63 1 J J I 27 2_ 25 7 4O 26 68 67 67 4O ...

Page 41: ...4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn Draglink Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wsh Hd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270681 81 72 62 9 i I _ _ Ill 13 4 31 29 r OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 14 15 _ 38 78 42 ...

Page 43: ...odel 311707 0132 E1 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket 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 Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr 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 20x3 4 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 X 7 ...

Page 44: ...250X Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Uric 21 171852 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 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 8o_1Sho...

Page 45: ... V Belt Schematic DESCRIPTION Decal Engine Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Sd Wht Decal By Pass Decal Lift 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 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 O4757X 144334 Cap Value Tire Stem Value Tire F Ts ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270681 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 5 2O 15 _ o1_ 2_ 20 S s 46 ...

Page 47: ...7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 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 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All componen...

Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270681 _47 142 101 34 o_21 105 103 106 5 6 19 21 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...131335 Spring Torsion Deflector 148 169022 Nut Push 149 165898 Shield Deflector 150 19091216 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 151 169670 Rod Hinge 152 169676 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 153 169674 Washer Spacer 154 169675 Pulley Mandrel 155 169671 Nut Toplock Flanged 156 169672 Bolt 157 169669 Fastner Christmas Tree 158 17720410 Pulley Idler Flat 159 72140614 Washer 13 32 x 13 6 x 16 130794 Gauge Nut Crown...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270681 HYDRO TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 322 0510 80 9O 18 82 78 73 16 64 93 32 59 58 83 19 15 20W50 OIL j57 124 SEAL AND O RING KIT _ 127 88 _ 123 9OO 5O ...

Page 51: ... Ring Spiral Retaining 111 170435 170394 Pin Jackshaft 113 170437 170395 Magnet Rling 170396 Spring Bypass 116 170438 150797 Hydro mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 119 173161 Long 120 17044 170397 Flilter 122 173162 170398 Base Filter 170399 Actuator Bypass 123 173163 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 124 170444 170401 Arm Bypass 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 125 170445 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 TC 126 ...

Page 52: ...11707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E1 40868 294 1034 510 830d _ 238 1029 25_ 27 iii i 26 L_ _ _1 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 868 _1 _ r 718 15 k _ i 22 _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 46 i _ lJll tp _rIOI J 43_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...07 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E1 616 1251 1141 _ I _ _ 231 _ _1 95_ _ _ 9s r _ 692I 51A i _ _ LMTICARBURETOR PART NUMBER 142 LOCATIONS THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE A MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS 188_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET I I 51A _ 267 _ _ 137 _ I _ _1 358 GASKET SET 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270681 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E1 921 462 3 1005 696A 177 _ 524 _ _ 287 _ 23A 729A _ 165 668 ill 1044 75 _ _ 783 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 54 ...

Page 55: ...g Set Piston 010 O S 304 225017 Housing Blower Blacklnner Ring Set Piston 020 O S 305 94863 Screw InnerBIowerHousing Ring Set Piston 030 O S 306 225020 Shield Cylinder Lock Piston Pin 307 94930 Screw CylinderShield Pin Assembly Piston Std 309 693551 Motor Starter ForSteelRing Pin Assembly Piston 005 Gear Only O S 309 497595 Motor Starter For Plastic Ring Rod Connecting Std Gear Only Rod Connecting...

Page 56: ...aI ThrottleShaft Gear Ring Aluminum Services 996 690678 ShieldCarburetor Plastic Ring Gear Only 1005 691927 Fan Flywheel Gear Ring Steel See Ref 23A 1006 224413 Retainer Fan for Service 1022 272475 Gasket RockerCover Cover Starter Drive 1023 224552 Cover Rocker Clip Wire 1026 494432 Rod Push Intake Clip Wire 1026A 495136 Rod Push Exhaust Screw Starter Drive Cover 1029 224554 Arm Rocker Gear Timing...

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Page 59: ...ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 MAX i1 i Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I I _rLJ_ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme il caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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