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Page 1: ...ation Maintenance 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ice on your Craftsman 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 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 t...

Page 3: ...ge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do nottry 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 ma chine and the mowing activity Neveras sume that ch...

Page 4: ...and turn machine off if chil dren 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 Un even terrain could overturn the ma chine 7_allgrass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope A...

Page 5: ...ble you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT 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 Stora...

Page 6: ...6 16 x I 1 Large Flat Washer Q 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 114 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 2 Screws 10 x 5 8 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 6 2 Lock Washers 10 2 Weld Nuts 10 I _ I ...

Page 7: ... not shown full size B b_l_li _ _ Video Seat Mulcher r Plate i Q F Steering Wheel I _ Steering I Boot L Manual 1i _ teering Wheel Insert I I ql I t I i Pa_s Bag 2 __atch H o ok AssemDiles I I Slope Sheet Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft I 7 ...

Page 8: ...extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5116 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely 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 w...

Page 9: ...ctor is clear of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Start the engine After engine ha...

Page 10: ...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 RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT 10 PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assenlbly instructions have been completed No remaini...

Page 11: ...RSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OILPRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP 4 _ LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r l R N H ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CLUTCH ENGAGED L SI LOW PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION Y DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...T 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 GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor H...

Page 13: ...efore 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: ...PERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing 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_CAUT...

Page 15: ...y Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur _eCAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank r neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine ...

Page 16: ... dry before mowing Always operate 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...

Page 17: ...L RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to Zerk operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual _Front Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to propedy maintain your Zerk tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of th...

Page 18: ...sults 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 18 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assem bly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt l...

Page 19: ...TY 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 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 on...

Page 20: ...from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating Air guide covers must be removed Remove side panels and hood See TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 2O Engine Coolinq Air GuideCover Both Sides i MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS...

Page 21: ...ring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by re moving retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor Small Retainer Spring IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring onto square hole ...

Page 22: ...r is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of m...

Page 23: ...ELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keepers Pull belt toward front of t...

Page 24: ...d batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emer gency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system Do not use your tractor battery to start other veh...

Page 25: ...s expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establish ment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control 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 foll...

Page 26: ... throttle control lever in slow position hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture screw in clockwise until engine begins to die and then turn out counterclockwise until engine runs rough Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions Continue to hold th...

Page 27: ...ing in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also experi_tnce 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 ru...

Page 28: ...tery terminals 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 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 departmen...

Page 29: ...ndrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 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 with fresh gas...

Page 30: ...disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmiss ion dudng shipment or servicing 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 mowing ...

Page 31: ... 3600 RPM CHARGINGSYSTEMI_SCONNECTEO RED t I I UQm_GSVST_OUTPUT i ALTERNATOR _MPAC e _ RPM DIODE OP_WN HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 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 ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270831 ELECTRICAL 42 41 26 I i I 25 16 29 I 32 ...

Page 33: ...ulb Ught 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 140301 Switch Ign 4 Position 31 124211X Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover IgnitionSwitch 33 109310X Key MoldedCraftsman 40 169596 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Flex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal 43 168327 Solenoid 44 73640400 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270831 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 14 31 53 55 6O 13 3 74 3 14 34 ...

Page 35: ...l Dash L H ClipTinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H ScrewThdml 3 8 16 x 1 2 HoodAssembly BumperHood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 Unc Grillew ClipsMS 558 Lens Grille Fend Ftrast Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Pivot Bracket Assembly L H Pivot Bracket Assembly R H Nut Lockw Insert 1 4 20 UNC W...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270831 GROUND DRIVE 57 r_ 1 156 2 62 25 36 ...

Page 37: ...1312 Washer 13 32x13 16x12Ga 159165494 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 160 19292016 48 154407 BellcrankClutch Grad Dry Stl 161 72140406 49 123205X Retainer Belt 162 73680400 50 STD523715 Bolt 163 74780416 51 STD541437 NutCrownLock3 8 16UNC 164 19091010 52 STD541431 NutCmwnLock5 16 18UNC 165 165623 53 105710X Link Clutch 166 166880 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 168 165492 56 STD523712 Bol...

Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270831 _ P _ 38 _ i _ _ _ _ _ _ j i C i i __ F _ 62 44 U 47 40 67 68 43 I I 30 _ t J 38 ...

Page 39: ...1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn DraglinkExtendedStamped Washer Lack Bea ringAxle STLT GT Nut Lock Range 5 8 11 UNC 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 718x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Was...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270831 31 39 _ _ 26 14 81 32 34 33 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester I 4 4O ...

Page 41: ...e Breakdown No 461707 0145 E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp TubeDouble Engine Bolt 5 16 18unc x 3 4 W Sems Heat ShieldLt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt FinHex 1 4 20Unc x 75 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16xl 1 2 Tytt Shield Bm Dbr Guard ControlChoke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw 1 I 10 32 x 5 x 3 8...

Page 42: ...eat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 112 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch K EY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976 21 153236 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Nyt 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn I 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Sho...

Page 43: ... Tractor DESCRIPTION Decal Mower DriveSchematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES KL Y PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Service Item Only 5 106732X427 Rim Front 6...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270831 LIST ASSEMBLY 11 30 3 19 13 13 19 20 J_ _ 171e 20 15 _ 16 _y 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...n 18 73680800 NutLock 1 2 13 UN _ 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpdng 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 25 2876H Spring 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Rod Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16UNC 29 138057 Knob inf 3 8 16 30 150233 Trunnion InfHeight 31 140302 Beadng Pvt Lift Special 32 73540600 Nut Cmwnlook 3 8 24 36 155097 Point...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270831 MOWER DECK 21 2 16 1 28 29 18 22 123 24 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...35 133835 Fastner ChdstmasTree 150 19091218 36 131494 Pulley Idler Rat 151 169670 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x16 152 169676 Gauge 153 169674 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 154 169675 44 140088 Guard MandreI L H 155 169671 45 STD624003 Retainer 156 169672 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 5 157 169669 48 133944 Washer Hardened 158 17720410 49 155066 RolterAssembly CamFollower 130794 50 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 270831 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 157 47 11 13 157 48 ...

Page 49: ... x 031W 71 788069 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 71B 788092 762 ID x 031W 76 780090 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 79 792144 30 780108 Cup Washer 82 778333 1 127 ID x 032W 31 780001 Flat Washer 83 778338 750 ID x 056W Use As 85 792154 Needed 87 788089A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 150 788093A 750 ID x 062W 157 788088A 32 788083 Oil Seal 6 8 180 730229A 34...

Page 50: ...OR MODEL NUMBER 917 270831 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E1 _8i I_O_LABELKIT I 11o5e OWNER S MANUAL I tr REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 15 _ 7 TOINSTALL SEEREPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5O ...

Page 51: ... 861 PUMP REPAIR KIT 392 _ 432 _ _ _ _ __ 527 1 121 CARBURETOR KIT 432 _ _ _ 392 _ 104 102_C_ 959 433 386 258 222 11 6_ I _ _ _ _ I _ _ _ 689 l i__ _ _ _ 1 211 k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2271 i 1 562 _ 278 _ 592 425 _ _ _ _ 356 _ 968 _ _ 297 643 _j 235 _ 423 _ 163 971 91 I 109 108 865A 30 A _ 307 333_ 851 _ 482 _ _ 701 I _L 73 __ 332 934 _ 75 ou6 _ 0051 _ _ _...

Page 52: ...TRAC I OR MODEL NUMB ER 917 270831 BRIGGS STRAI I ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E1 783 310_ 803 513 797A 797 544 801 358 GASKET SET 177 O 163 51A_ 634 _ 7 569 3 20 52 ...

Page 53: ... 224816 RinQ Set Piston 219 394348 O _ 220 222773 Lock Piston Pin Pin A_ssembly Pistc_ Bid 222 491282 Pin Assembly Piston 005 227 491297 O S 235 224995 Rod Connecting Stan 240 394358 dard 244 230318 Rod Connecting 020 U S 258 94930 Screw Connecting Rod 267 93897 Valve Exhaust Include s 278 94942 Keeper Valve Ref No 42 297 94289 Valve intake Spring Valve 0ntake 304 691390 Spring Valve Exhaust 305 6...

Page 54: ...ug Carburetor 513 398003 Clutch Drive 968 225008 Cover Air Cleaner 523 494947 Dipstick 971 805540 Screw Upper Body To 525 495348 Tube Oil Fill Lower Body 527 223167 Clamp Tube 1005 498157 Fan Flywheel 535 272490 Filter Air 1006 224901 Retainer Fan 544 97603 Armature Starter 1019 496726 Label Kit 552 262332 Bushing Governor Crank 1036 499382 Label Kit Emission 552A 262331 Bushing Governor Crank 105...

Page 55: ...IDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 1_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I 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 I ...

Page 56: ...epair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect s 1 800 366 PART 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 p...

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