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Page 1: ...nce 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 comlcraftsman ...

Page 2: ...ft 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 contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system c...

Page 3: ...themselves and others from serious injury SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which 3 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 Un...

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: ... of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible depend ability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor 5 Please read and retain this manual The instruct...

Page 6: ...enci6n O _1 Permo hexagonal 3 8 16 x 1 O 1 Arandella de seguridad 1 Permo hexagonal 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Arandela de seguridad 3 8 1 Contra tuerca 5 16 18 Asiento 1 Perno con resalto 5 16 18 _ _ 1 Arandela de calibre 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 _ 1 Manilla Llaves 2 Llaves Video casetl t Hoja de pendiente 6 ...

Page 7: ...ORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM 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 Assemble large flat washer 3 8 lock washer 3 8 hex bolt and tighten securely Snap st...

Page 8: ...truction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Opera tion section of this m...

Page 9: ... 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 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE If previously removed Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower de...

Page 10: ... mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure free wheel control is in drive position WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled wit...

Page 11: ...ARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT l FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING SRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ... 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 CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and directi...

Page 13: ...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 dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine...

Page 14: ...nsing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift control Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch control _1_CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catch...

Page 15: ...nd reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh Bess IMPORTANT When operating in temperatures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which l...

Page 16: ...up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can be used during the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine perfor mance See TO ADJUST CARBURE TOR in...

Page 17: ...e engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f 1 t MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORT...

Page 18: ... when mowing in sandy soil Do not overfighten 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 Adj...

Page 19: ...lt 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 washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated Mandrel Assembly Tr...

Page 20: ...ion SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 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 engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Chang...

Page 21: ...cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge Kn bsc_ Foam Pre Cleane_ 21 ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year Unscrew old filter by turning counter clockwise Use a suitable container to catch oil Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to rubber gasket on r...

Page 22: ...ll 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 removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms S...

Page 23: ... 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 front and beh...

Page 24: ...jam nut and turn nut A until 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 Jam Nut Operatin Arm Do not touch this nu...

Page 25: ... ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars 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 authorize...

Page 26: ... the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries REPLACING BA n ERY ACAUTION Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding Lift seat pan to raised positio...

Page 27: ...ntrol has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke...

Page 28: ...ial 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 fue...

Page 29: ...ss too fast Throttle in CHOKE position CORRECTION 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 in section Contact an authorized service center depa...

Page 30: ...ndrels Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel 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 and replace fuel filter Connect and t...

Page 31: ...gaged 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 Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of...

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Page 33: ... I_U T O F SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED CHARGfNQ SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VC_TS AC 3_00 RpM IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF I M G A1 NONE BUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B AI NONE START B S A1 NONE NON REMOVABLE HEADUGHTS 7 CONNECTIONS 0 REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270762 29 I I I I I I I I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...lt Hex Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Case Battery Mech Hinge Switch Interlock Push In Harness Light Socket Includes 4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 15 Amp Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Uric Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger Switch Ignition Key Ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular Prot...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 270762 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 208 31 53 55 54 f 2O6 6O 74 37 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...16 x 1 Panel Dash L H Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H Hood Assembry BumperHood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille FendiFtrest Pnt STLT W CPH 558 Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 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 Gdlle Pickoff LH Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH Bo...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270762 GROUND DRIVE 32 30 26 38 ...

Page 39: ... 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch 49 123205X Retainer Belt 164 19091010 50 STD523715 Bolt 165 165623 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16 UNC 166 166880 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 168 165492 53 105710X Link Clutch 169 165580 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 197 169613 56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 198 169593 57 140294 V Belt 199 169612 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 200 72140508 61 17060612 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270762 STEERING ASSEMBLY I J _ J t 37 __I 62 44 2s 16 15 47 13 3O 67 67 4O ...

Page 41: ... 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Washer Lock Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd 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 Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 ...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270762 1 _ 15 38 _25 14 _26 13 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 i 42 ...

Page 43: ...r Asm Twin Lo Tone Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 LH Bolt 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 Shield Browing B S Intek II Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Lock Ext tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Shield Browning Debris Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Arrester Spark Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 7 5 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing ...

Page 44: ... Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Emboss QCK Corm Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x t 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x1 3 16 x12 Ga 25 1...

Page 45: ...210 174803 174804 Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Auto Sears Decal Engine Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal By Pass LT Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Se...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270762 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 12 5 6 3 6 4 19 13 13 31 32 32 19 20 f 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component d...

Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270762 158 157 O 67 151 _ J _ L 2_ 153 _ 155 _37 _ _ _ i 147 142 146 103 105 106 lol lO2_ 34 119 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...9676 35 133835 Fastner Christmas Tree 153 169674 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 154 169675 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 155 169671 Gauge 156 169672 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 157 169669 44 140088 Guard MandreI L H 158 17720410 45 STD624003 Retainer 159 72140614 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 130794 49 155066 Roller Assembly Cam Follower 50 131340 Bol...

Page 50: ...81 77 79 73 17 16 32 93 _9 60 58 3 122_ 119_ 120_ 14 109 19 124 107 43 88 _57 _127 11 88 900 Ol _1 i o o 4 0 4 O3 I0 ...

Page 51: ...435 42 170395 Magnet Ring 112 170436 43 170396 Spring Bypass 113 170437 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 116 170438 Long 119 170439 45 170397 Filter 120 170440 46 170398 Base Filter 121 170441 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 122 170442 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 123 170443 49 170401 Arm Bypass 124 170444 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 External 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 125 170445 52 1...

Page 52: ... TYPE NO 0121 E5 4r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 265 TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 267 _ 445 967 I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I I lO36 EMISSIONS LAREL I I 1019 LABEL KIT I 304 146 _ 741 447A 865B_ 447A _ 447 122 _ 54 _ 654 1027D 531 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 859 _ 163 _ 10 52 ...

Page 53: ..._ _ 768 _ 387 L_ _ _ _ e121 CARBURETOR KIT 51_ 117_ 1370 51A _ _ 1128 F j I 276 _D 104 1123 _6_ 1124_ 105_ 633 987 _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A_ 1370 276 672_ 150 987 1123_ 1124 _ 633 652 9 552A 742 404 552A 8 691 e 211 209 _ _5262 2 883_ 35 1169 l 163_ 416_ _ r __ 108_ _ I _ _130 95 987 _ 1123 _ l_J 160 _ 1127 _ 117e 276 53 ...

Page 54: ...917 270762 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NO 407777 TYPE NO 0121 E5 74It 535 1005 332 8771 934_ 119_ 353 __1 lOO8_ I 334_ k 358 GASKET SET 3_ 206 276 9 _ 51A_ 868_ 2_ 691_ 882 _ 1 943 _ 842_ 524_ 10 729_ 48 573__ 197 697_ 54 ...

Page 55: ...1022 Link Choke O S 219 394348 Gear Governor 499604 Ring Set Piston Std 220 690412 Washer Governor Lever 499605 Ring Set Piston 010 222 691023 Bracket Control O S 227 691048 Control Lever Governor 499606 Ring Set Piston 020 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve O S 240 691035 Filter Fuel 499607 Ring Set Piston 030 250 690957 Retainer Breather O S 252 690956 Element Breather 690975 Lock Piston Pin 265 69102...

Page 56: ...ump Screen 690311 Bolt Gov Control Lever 1019 690103 Label Kit 691009 Plate Back 1022 690971 _ Gasket Rocker Cover 691029 Nut Starter Cable 1023 499599 Cover Rocker CyL No 1 691038 Clamp Hose 1023A 499600 Cover Rocker Cyl No 2 690317 Retainer Governor Shaft 1024 499054 Pump Oil 691045 Crank Governor 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel 690960 Screw Fuel Pump 1026A 690982 Rod Push Aluminum Bracket 1027 49293...

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Page 59: ...UIDE THe s 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 caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirectSM 1 800 366 PART 6am 11 pm CST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week www sears com partsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat Para pedlr servlcio de reparac_6n a domlciho y para ordenar p_ezascon entrega a dom_cd_o 1 888 SU HOGAR sM Au Canada pour serwce en fran_als 1 87...

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