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Page 1: ...n 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 pm _lon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... availableat nochargefor 30daysfrom thedateof purchase Pleasecontactyournearestservicecenter After30 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 dat_ of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply This warranty applies only whi...

Page 3: ...ch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could 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 children will remain w...

Page 4: ...children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across 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 Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping o...

Page 5: ...d maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES 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 Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this ...

Page 6: ...lt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 e 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 16 Gauge 2 Weld Nuts 10 2 Lock Washers 10 __ 10 x 5 8 6 ...

Page 7: ...ulcher Plate Video Cassette Steering Boot I Manual I Pa_s Bag Steering Wheel Parts Bag contents not shown full size L J Steering Wheel Adapter 1 2 Keys Steering Wheel Insert Steering Extension Shaft Slope Sheet _ _ Latob oo_ Assemblies O ...

Page 8: ... shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut secure ly to 18 22 ft Ibs 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 pointing straight forward Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer ing shaft extension Position steering wheel so cross bars ar...

Page 9: ...R 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 in up right position Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place as shown_ Hook front latch into hole...

Page 10: ...ed and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely v All tires are prop erly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory _ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling is Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly arou...

Page 11: ...EVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE _ _ KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Modelsonly 11 ...

Page 12: ...ounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutch ing and braking the tractor and startingthe engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages trans mission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower...

Page 13: ...l Ddve Position _ _ CHOKE CONTROL Use choke control whenever you are start ing a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to disengage TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever Start tractor with motion control lever in Position neutral N position Release parking brake an...

Page 14: ...the back of this manual Choose the slowest speed before start ing up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is depressed To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slo_Nest se...

Page 15: ... in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place motion control 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 ...

Page 16: ...hrot tle control to half 1 2 speed With motion control lever in neutral N posi tion slowly disengage clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever for ward after the tractor 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 cedura wit...

Page 17: ...and 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 Certain ty...

Page 18: ...g in sandy soil DO notor tighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this 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 0 adjustments will need to be made periodi Bearin cally to propedy maintain your tractor All adjustments in ...

Page 19: ...er assembly 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 Blade Center Hole FlatWasher Lock _ Star Washer _ _ _ _Hex Bolt C TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpen ingblade but if you do be sure the...

Page 20: ...ngine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dip stick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be carefu...

Page 21: ...ew 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 replacement oil filter Install replacement oil filter by turning clockwise until rubber gasket contacts mounting surface then tighten filter an additional 1 2to 3 4 turn Fill crankcase with new oil See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in this section of this manual For ap...

Page 22: ...d to right side of tractor Lower lift lever to its lowest position Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires areproperly inflated See PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT Raise mower to its hig...

Page 23: ... removal instructions Mandrel Idler Pulleys Pulle TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system whiqh is mounted on the side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in high est gear then brake must be adjusted Depress clutch brake pedal and engage parking brake Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on br...

Page 24: ...are posi tioned 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 onyour tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Block up axle securely Remove axle cove...

Page 25: ...hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poody stop running or pre vent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring dia gram in the Repair Parts section of this manual TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse0holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEM BLY Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connecto...

Page 26: ... are adjusted properly see above With engine off turn idle mixture screw in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclockwise 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 rums 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 ...

Page 27: ... system parts such 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 dam age 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 28: ...ank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter I Check all wiring See ToAdjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustn_ants section Contact an authodzed se_ce center Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refillwith fresh gasoline Check all widng See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments sectio...

Page 29: ...h around mandrels Switch is OFF Bulb s burned out Faulty lightswitch Loose or damaged wiring Blownfuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator CORRECTION Clean replace muffler Check all widng See ToAdjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Replace blade mandrel Tight...

Page 30: ...ve belt worn dam Replace motion drive belt aged or broken Airtrapped in transmission dur Purge transmission ing shipment or servicing Engine backfires Engine throttle control not set Move throttlecontrol to SLOW when turningengine at SLOW positionfor 30 sec position and allow to idle for 30 OFF onds before stopping engine seconds before stopping engine t 30 ...

Page 31: ...NOID IGNITION SWITCH O NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE A IF SPARK IGNITION _ PLUG C _P UNIT _2 PLUGS ON l_tiN CYL ENGINES HEADLIGHTS 7 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CUPS e NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 31 ...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270823 41 25 32 ...

Page 33: ... 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Kepo Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 140301 Switch Ignition 4 Position 31 124211X Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover IgnitionSwitch 33 109310X Key Molded Craftsman 40 166145 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 BoltBlkFinHex 1 4 20UNCx1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminat 43 145673 Solenoid 44 73640400 Nut Keps BI...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270823 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 58 28 12 31 53 37 23 6O 54 1145 55 14 34 ...

Page 35: ...oll Cardage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip_nnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thdrol3 8 16 x 1 2 HoodAssembly BumperHood Plate Battery FuelTank Fr BushingSnap Nyl BIk Fuel Une Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex wi_ Insert 3 8 16 UNC Grille MS 558 Lens Gdlla Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw ThdroL 5 16 18 x 1 2TYT PivotBracketAssembly LH Mower Rear PivotBracketAssembly RH Mo...

Page 36: ... _ _c _O_ _0 0_ _ _ 9YI _ 7_ _3 G_OUt_o t _W_ 36 ...

Page 37: ...541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 158 165589 53 105710X Link Clutch 159 165494 55 105709X Spdng Retum Clutch 160 19292016 56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3 8 16x 1 1 4 161 72140406 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 59 140312 Keeper Center Span 162 73680400 61 17490612 ScrewThdrol 3 6 16x3 4Ty 163 74780416 TI 62 8883R Cover Pedal 164 19091010 63 140186 Pulley Engine 165 165623 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270823 STEERING ASSEMBLY f _ 11 r _ __ _j i i 2S 38 ...

Page 39: ...1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Knp Beedng SteeringColumn Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Beadng Front Axle Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw hex Wshhd Torx PittmanShaftAssembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw _ 10 32x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270823 3_ _ ___3433 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4O ...

Page 41: ...m Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Sems Heat ShieldLt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Order From Engine Manufacturer Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Order From Engine Manufacturer Gasket Muffler Order From Engine Manufacturer NipplePipe 4 1 2 ElbowStd 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth3 8 Shield Browning DebrisGuard ControlChoke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf ArrestorSpark Tank Fuel 3 50...

Page 42: ...sn 2 250 BIk Zi 21 153236 ScrewThdrol3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt 22 STD541431 Washer 13 32 X 1X 14 Ga 24 19171912 Pan PntSeat blk 25 127018X Knob Seat 140123 140551 74760616 19131610 145OO6 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 155925 166369 BracketPntMounting Switch BushingSnap BIkNy150 Id BoltRdhd Snt Nk 1 4 20xl 1 2 Spacer Split28 X 86 Zinc SpdngCprsn 1 27 BIkPnt NutLock 1 4Lge Rg Gr 5 Z3nc Bolt Shoulder 5 ...

Page 43: ... 13 DESCRIPTION Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower DriveSchematic Decal BatteryDiehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal LiftHandle Decal B_ PassLt Hydro Pad FootrestLh STLT Pad FootrestRh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 ValveCap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tira Front 4 5990_ Tube ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270823 LIFT ASSEMBLY 27 25 24 23 7 13 4 49 6 30 3 8 6 5 13 19 13 19 20 _ J 1718 20 44 ...

Page 45: ...73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIkTinc 18 73680800 Nut LookW Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 19 139868 ArmSuspensionMower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Rod AdjustLife 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 UNC 29 138057 Knob InfiniteHeightAdmustment 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 31 14...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270823 MOWER DECK 17 _21 21 119 16 18 10 9_ _ _ 11 21 22 3 24 25 27 46 ...

Page 47: ... 73930600 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 119 19121414 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ca 121 143723 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlcck3 6 16UNC 128 153390 41 133551 Rod Pivot withNibs 129 19131312 43 140083 Rod Clutch Secondary w Nibs 130 STD523710 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 131 STD533710 45 STD624003 Retainer 132 191322_3 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 141 6266H 48 133944 Washer Hardened 13079...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270823 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0650 58 41 91 4 3 35 48 ...

Page 49: ...uide Slot 83 142971 JackshaftAssembly 18 150772 Shaft Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft 19 150773 Bearing Thrust 42x68x16 88 142973 Screw Cap 23 142944 Block CylinderAssembly 89 142974 Washer 7 16 x 1 x 1 2 24 142945 Seal Lip 10 x 25 x 7 90 142975 Sleeve Beadng 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 142976 Seal Wiper 26 150774 Center SectionAssembly Kit 92 142977 Spring Block 27 142948 Seal Lip 26 x 42 x 8 93 14297...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270823 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034 A1 5_A0 081 SEEREPAIR_ MANUAL 5O ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270823 BRIGGS STRAI rON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034 A1 1091 1_ 127A 947 918 0 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270823 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034 A1 189 363 _332 U 668 1005 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270823 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034 A1 Ilia m m 72Z I1_ Q_ 116 53 ...

Page 54: ...Lock 26 807889 Ring Set Piston Standard Size 192 807623 Screw ValveAdjustment 807994 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize IncludesJam Nut 807995 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 201 805480 Link Governor 807996 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 209 905462 Spring Governor 27 805099 Lock Piston Pin 209A 805453 Spdng Governed Idle 28 807886 Pin Assembly Piston Standard 216 805439 Link Choke 29 807900 Rod Assembly Conn...

Page 55: ...ube Air Inlet 544 490309 ArmatureAseembly 1005 808082 Fan Rywheel 552 805412 Bushing Governor Shaft 1006 224413 Retainer Fan 552A 805413 Bushing Govemor Shaft 1013 805581 Seal Choke Shaft 562 805381 Bolt 1014 807963 Shield Carburetor 572 805197 Baffle Breather 1022 806039 Gasket Valve Cover 573 807663 Back Plate Assembly 1023 805100 Cover Valve 592 805383 Nut Hex 807665 Cover Valve Used on Cylinde...

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Page 59: ... RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL Ol O I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I 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: ...the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirectS 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 ...

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