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Page 1: ...70811 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment 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 IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...sman 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 standard trip charge will...

Page 3: ...e of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced tractS oncould cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground 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 Never assume that chi...

Page 4: ...nother responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overtum the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid...

Page 5: ...enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT 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 Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and S...

Page 6: ...PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 1 Knob 6 ...

Page 7: ...rts Bag contents not shown full size _ _ 2 Washers iF _k_ 2 Shoulder 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Bolts Centedock Nuts _ _ 2 _m I Cassette Mulcher J_ _i_ Plate_ I o Steering Boot Manual PartsBag I I I I I I 2 Gauge Wheels Steering Wheel _oo Adapter k Assemblies Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Insert c 2 Keys 4 Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ... EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension sh_ ft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in exten sion and lower shafts _d i_stall 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut secure ly to 18 22 ft lbs torque 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 pointin...

Page 9: ...Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely _ eat Seat Pan Shoulder Bolt INSTALL MULCHER PLATE Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw washer lock washer and weld nut as shown NOTE Pre assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down Tighten hardware securely Raise and hold deflector shield...

Page 10: ...ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface Adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual With mower in desired height of cut position gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground Install gauge wheel in appropri ate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8 w...

Page 11: ...T PLEASE REVIEWTHEFOLLOWING CHECKLIS_ 4 All assembly instructions have been completed 4 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 4 All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory f Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front ...

Page 12: ...OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING m FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATFACHMENT SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ...ttach ments mounted to your t_actGr LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and start ing the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting ...

Page 14: ...sition 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 the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle...

Page 15: ...CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope A slope guide at the back of your manual is provided for your use Choose the slowest speed before start ing 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 necessary push clutch brake pedal qu...

Page 16: ...lace gear shift lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISEN GAGED position Move throttle control to fast position Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release...

Page 17: ...erating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and giye best performance of the at tachment being used L lfi tL_ 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 ...

Page 18: ...is tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator Zerk 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 trac tor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should O Engine be chedked at least once each seas...

Page 19: ...EMOVAL 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 assembly center hole isn 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 ...

Page 20: ...mption when used above 32 F 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 year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dip stick securely each ti...

Page 21: ...e panels and hood See I O REMOVE HOOD AND GRILLASSEMBLY in the Service and Ad justments section of this manual Top Air Gui_ Engine Cooling _ Fins Cover Both Sides MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whic...

Page 22: ... off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring 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 Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an atta...

Page 23: ...n rear tighten nuts 1 _ against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of tums When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut 1 against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Mandrel Bo_ Front Unks Should be Equal in Length _ Suspension OO FRONT T...

Page 24: ...ainst 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 necessary Contactyour near_t authorized ser vice 5enter department With Parking Brak_Engaged Nut A am Nut _Operating Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For a...

Page 25: ...our nearest authorized service center department TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ate explosi...

Page 26: ... tractor to run poorly stop running or pre vent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring dia gram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off ...

Page 27: ...se closing it finger tight and then tum out countemlockwise 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 turns FINAL SE I I ING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position With throttle control lever in slow posi tion hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM While still ...

Page 28: ...l system parts suqh as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also 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 Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel line...

Page 29: ...ad battery Corroded battery termi nals 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 fil ter Check all widng See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser vi...

Page 30: ...rash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of CORRECTION Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Set in Higher Cut posi tion 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 Dr...

Page 31: ...e 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 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 mowi...

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Page 33: ...ECIAL 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 NON REMOVABLE REMOVAl CONNECTIONS CONNECT WIRING INSULATED CLIP_ NOTE IF WIRING INSULAT CLIPS WERE REMOVED FG SERVICING OF ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270811 i 28 29 I 34 ...

Page 35: ... Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 140301 Switch Ign4 Position 31 124211X Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover IgnitionSwitch 33 109310X Key MoldedCraftsman 40 156442 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk F _n Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 44 73640400 N...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270811 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 _p S 37 53 54 S5 _ 3 3 142 115_ _ 36 ...

Page 37: ...8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip 13nnerrnan GrilleP L Panel Dash R H ScrawThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 HoodAssembly Bumper Hood PlateMtg BatteryFuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Washer 13 32 x 13 16x 12Gauge Locknut Hex withInsert3 8 16 Une Grillew CUpsMS 558 Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Bracket Fender Support ScrawThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Pivot BracketAssembly L H Pivot BracketAssembly R H Nut Lockw Insert 1 4 20 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270811 GROUND DR VE 57 1B 72 116 26 27 38 ...

Page 39: ...37 Washer Gauge 27 STD561210 Pin 79 STD580025 Key Woodruff 28 145204 Rod ParkingBrake 80 145090 Arm Shift 29 124236X Cap ParkingBrake Red 81 161082 SheftAssembly 30 130807 Bracket Transaxle 82 123782X Spring Torsion 31 127275X Keeper Belt L H 83 19171216 Washer 17 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ca 32 STD523107 Bolt 84 145643 ReRod 34 155071 ShaftAssembly Foot Pedal 85 150360 Nut Nylock 35 120183X Bearing Nylon 86 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270811 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ _ _ _ _41 i T 42 i 112 44 40 ...

Page 41: ...16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn DraglinkExtendedStamped Washer Lock BearingAxleSTLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC ShaftAssembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20x5 8 PittmanShaftAssembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270811 32 14 81 27 13 i 34 12 i 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 42 ...

Page 43: ...akdown No 42E707 2631 El MufflerExhaust ExhaustAsm Left ExhaustAsm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 16 18unc x 3 4 W Sems Heat ShieldLt Washer LockHvy Helical 1 4 BoltFin Hex 1 4 20Unc x 75 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT WasherLock Ext Tooth3 8 Screw Thdrol3 8 16xl 1 2 Tytt Shield Bm DbrGuard ControlChoke Nut Keps3 8 24 Uo Screw Fr 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Arresto...

Page 44: ...50 BIk71 22 STD541431 ScrewThdrol3 6 16 X 1Ty tt 24 19171912 Washer13 32 X 1X 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan PntSeat blk KnobSeat 1 2 13 Unc BIk oBracketPntMountingSwitch 140123 140551 STD523710 19131610 145OO6 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 155925 120068X 121246X BOsh_g Snap BIk Nyt SO nd BoltRdhd ShtNk 1 4 20xl 1 2 Spacer Sp t 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprs_ 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc BoltS...

Page 45: ... STLT Oper Inst 167660 FJS 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO I 59192 2 65139 3 106222 4 59904 5 6 7 106732X427 278H 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082 10 7152J Decal V BeltDr Sch Tractor Decal Mower Ddve Schemat c Decal BatteryDiehard Seare Decal Deck Mower E Z3 Mulching Decal Battery Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish 11 104757 144334 NOTE DESCRIP...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270811 LIFT ASSEMBLY 27 23 13 4 6 49 30 3 26 6 7 4 19 13 31 32 19 13 20 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73680800 Nut Lock 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 25 2876H Spdng 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Red Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 UNC 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 31 140302...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270811 MOWER DECK lOl lOZ 103 1 106 116 113 111 L 114 4 6 19_ J 21 16 21 _22324 25 28 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...713X Spdng Torsion Deflector 104 STD551110 Washer Lock 26 110452X Nut Push 105 160793 LatchAssembly Bagger 27 130968 Shield Deflect or 106 2029J Nut Weld 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 111 155197 Bracket Gauge Wheel L H Gauge 112 155198 Bracket Gauge Wheel R H 29 131491 ROd Hinge 113 17490512 ScrawThdml 5 16 18x3 4 30 157722 Screw ThdrolWasher Head 114 STD541431 Nut Hex Keps 5 16 18 UNC 31 12...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270811 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C _ 71B _ _ 2 q 6 _ 7 o 29 s 11 5O ...

Page 51: ...Washer 627 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 82 778333 29C 780199 A_i Rotation Washer 632 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 83 778338 31 780001 FlatWasher 750 ID x 056W 85 792154 Use As Needed 87 788089A 31A 780195 FlatWasher 750 ID x 062W 150 788093A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 157 788088A 34 780194 Bushing 563 180 730229A 3...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270811 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 819 534 _ 642 _ 165 643 535 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270811 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 1358 GASKET SET J 1861 PUMP REPAIR KIT 1121 CARBURETOR KrrJ I la M_I 51 51A 51 52 468 _ _332 _ 75 1005 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270811 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 653 783 615A 544 801 802 54 ...

Page 55: ...OR MODEL NUMBER 917 270811 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER42E707 TYPENUMBER2631 E1 244 305 308 306 307 3 _ 22 881 5A 13 1019 LABEL Krl1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 55 ...

Page 56: ...05 Thick 108 225373 Valve Choke Gasket Crankcase 009_Thick 109 392673 Shaft Choke Screw CylinderHead 116 280474 O Ring Plug Oil Drain 117 232018 Jet Needle Valve Fixed Crankshaft 232022 Jet Needle Valve Fixed RmfngGear Key HighAltitude Bushing 119 94152 Screw HexHead Seal Oil 121 491539 CarburetorKit Screw Seres 125 19306 Carburetor Flywheel 127 223472 Plug Welch Key Fiywheol 147 497684 Jet Pilot ...

Page 57: ... Cable 338 495838 Gasket Sat 858 270989 Diaphragm Carburetor 363 19203 FlywheetPuller 859 271025 Gasket Pump 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 860 261358 Spdng Diaphragm 391 280197 Body Pump 861 393397 RspairKit Pump 392 261395 Spdng Diaphragm 868 497212 Seal Valve 394 272638 Diaphragm Carburetor 869 261463 Seat Valve Intake 414 220680 Washer 870 213316 Seat Valve Exhaust 422 222875 Bracket Oil Fill 871...

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Page 59: ...GUIDE TH i 8 ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL O 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: ... reparaci6n 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 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting ser_ce_ r ordering parts always provide the following information Product Type Part...

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