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Page 1: ...ion 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 II60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears corn craftsm_n ...

Page 2: ...te 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 trip charge will apply This warranty applies only while this product is in the United Sta...

Page 3: ...edge 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 puttingyour 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 Never as sume that ...

Page 4: ... and turn machine off if chil dren enter the area Before and when backing ook 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 Taft 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 A...

Page 5: ...o assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A SearsMaintenance 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 Storage sectio...

Page 6: ...lt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 I Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 2 Screws 10x5 8 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 10 2 Weld Nuts 10 6 ...

Page 7: ...at Mulcher p P ate i ofo_ Steering _ _J Wheel b Manual I I Steering _ Boot I I I I I Parts Bag i Parts Bag contents not shown full size _ teering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter _l _ 2 Keys 2 I atch I 10ok P_ssemDIleS Slope Sheet Steering Extension Shaft 0 ...

Page 8: ...ove BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF SKID A n ACH 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 IMPORTANT _ghten 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 ...

Page 9: ...cts 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 Placo 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 has started move throttle control to idl...

Page 10: ...actor 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 PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in cart...

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

Page 12: ...gage the mower blades or other attachmehts mounted to your tractor AI I ACHMENT 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 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB U...

Page 13: ...tion and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use 13 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 exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibilit...

Page 14: ...WER 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 ift control Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen __gage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not ...

Page 15: ... 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 CAUTION Fill io bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or _ use gasolinenear an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run...

Page 16: ...y 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 MULC...

Page 17: ...oes 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 least once each season Once a year you should r...

Page 18: ... For 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 h01e in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble h...

Page 19: ...our expected operating temperature 8NE VI6COSffY 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 50 hours of operation or at least once a year...

Page 20: ...roleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deteriora tion of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 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 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arreste...

Page 21: ...t by removing retainer spring 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 suspensio_ arms Slide mower out from under trac tor 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 ho...

Page 22: ...ts 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 mower loos...

Page 23: ...m 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 tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above procedure Engine Pulley Clutchingldler I s J tationary d er TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neu...

Page 24: ...ctor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable...

Page 25: ... are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non mad engine repair establish ment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authodzed engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROI rLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has Dean preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment aS described below before loosening cable If adjustmen...

Page 26: ...tory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which isfactory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you th nk the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact your nearest autho rized service center department which has proper equipment and experie_ to make any necessary adj...

Page 27: ...al 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 fuel...

Page 28: ...ent Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check all wiring See 3 0Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center departmenL Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Clutch brake ...

Page 29: ...el Clogged mower deck ventholes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 29 CORRECTION 1 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 ga...

Page 30: ...amaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Replace mower drive belt I Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel 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 mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades...

Page 31: ...SYSTEM ee_ _ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY SLIT HAVETHEIR 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 N_ _ R_U VABLE _ u SPEEDED UP THE UGHTS _ _NN_ _ I_N o WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST _ _ HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IFWIRING INSULATEDCLIPS WERE REMOVED FO...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270851 ELECTRICAL i f I f I I I I I I I I I I 41 I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...152J Bulb Light 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 121305 Switch Seat 30 140301 Switch lgn 4 Position 31 124211X Nut Ignition 32 141226 Coverlgnition Switch 33 109310 Key MoldedCraftsman 40 169596 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Elk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uncx 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal 43 168327 Solenoid 44 736404...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270851 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 14 31 37 53 3 3 3 74 14 34 ...

Page 35: ...l Dash LH ClipTinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H ScrewThdrol 3 8 16x 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 555 Lens Grille Fand Ftrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18x 1 2 Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Pivot Bracket Assembly R H Nut Lockw Insert 1 4 20 UNC Wash...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODELNUMBER 917 270851 GROUND DRWE 57 25 i 116 26 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ... 165494 42 19131312 Washer 13i32x13 16x12Ga 160 19292016 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 161 72140406 48 154407 Be crank Clutch Grnd Dn Stl 162 736804_0 49 123205X Retainer Belt 163 74780416 50 STD523715 Bolt 164 19091010 51 STD541437 NutCrownLock3i8 16UNC 166 165623 52 STD541431 NutCrownLock5 16 18UNC 166 166880 53 105710X Link Clutch 168 165492 55 t05709X Spring Clutch Return 169 165580 ...

Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER917 270851 o_ _ _42 I e2 44 40 ...

Page 39: ...r 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steedng Column DraglinkExtendedStamped Washer Lock BeeringAxleSTLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC ShaftAssembly 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 Red Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert SteeringW...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270851 2 q_25 14 17 17 13 i J _ _ _ _ L_ I_ _ _ _ _ 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 40 ...

Page 41: ... Breakdown No 407777 0122 E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Bolt 5 t6 18unc x 3 4 W Seres Shield Browing B S Intek Twin Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Standa_ d 90 3 6 18 NPT Washer Lock EStTooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt Shield Brn _br Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Guage Clamp Hose Spacer Pad Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Line ...

Page 42: ...41431 Screw 3 8 16X 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 1 140123 2 140551 3 _710 4 19131610 5 1450O6 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17060616 9 19131614 10 155925 11 166369 12 121246 BushingSnap Bik Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Spilt 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn I 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder...

Page 43: ... Tractor DESCRIPTION Decal Mower DYNeSchematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner sManual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 4 10 11 43 KEY PAI_I 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 Ri...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270851 UFTASSEMBLY 27 5 13 2524 23 30 2O 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...680800 NUtLock 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163 552 RetainerSpring 23 110807 Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x16 Gauge 25 2876H Spdng 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Rod Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 318 16UNC 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 30 150233 Trunnion tnf Height 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Special 32 73540600 NUt Crownlock 3 824 36 155097 Pointar Heig...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 270851 MOWER DECK 157 151 1 53 155 159 4O 144 68 34 _147 2 16 1 18 21 22 24 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...33835 Fastner ChristmasTree 151 169670 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 152 169676 37 s r D551037 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x16 153169674 Gauge 154 169675 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 155 169671 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 156 169672 45 STD624003 Retainer 157 169669 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 158 17720410 48 133944 Washer Hardened 159 STD533717 49 155066 RollarAasembly CamFollower 130794 50 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270851 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 157 47 0 _71B 8 83 11 18 4 13 29 157 48 ...

Page 49: ...2 Spur Gear 19 teeth Bevel Pinion 13 teeth 53 778350 Spur Gear 16 teeth Include 13 54 778346 Spur Gear 15 teeth Ring Gear 43 teeth 56 778355 Spur Gear 11 teeth Drive Pin 57 778337 Spur Gear 13 teeth Spacer 1 130 X 695 58 778353 Spur Gear 17 teeth Ball 5 16 dia 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth Spring 310 OD x 625 L 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth Screw 1...

Page 50: ...STRA R ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0122 EI 823 T 11_i_ 87 _ 20_ 41 592 a 51A r REQUIRESSPECIAI TOOLS 90 _I_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL mm 195 89 11019 LA eL Kn l _1036LABEL KIT EMISSION IllossOWNER s MANUAL 26 46 ...

Page 51: ...ACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270851 BRIGGS STRATrON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER407777 TYPE NUMBER 0122 E1_ _ _40 _ o r REQUIRE8 SPECIAL TOOL _ 1o __ o j _ 5s2 65_ 8 615 634 SS2A8 87 _o_ 265 216 _ 211 615A _o 209 277 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 270851 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODELNUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0122 E1 865B 78 _ 305 823 ___ 823 222 265 _ 3_1 967 305 304 7s _ 188 y 1006 52 ...

Page 53: ...718 Screw Slotted 98 499802 Strew fdie Speed 102 690234 Gasket Plato 104 69_984 Pin Float Hinge 105 690985 Valve Needle 108 69 Y386 Valve Choke 110 691261 Washer 116 690987 O Ring SolanoidRetainer 1t6A 690988 O Ring FuelTransferTube 116B 690589 SeaI O Ring O_lPumpCover 116 3 691031 Seal O Ring Dipstick 116D 691032 Seal O Ring OilFiflTube 117 690232 Jet Main Standard 119 6 90990 Screw Phillips 119A...

Page 54: ...eaner 1026 690981 Alternator 1026A 690982 Sorew Hex 10_7 690041 Drive Starter 10_9 690972 Dipstick Oil 1033 499890 Tube Oil Fill 1035 691042 Arrr_ture Starter 10_8 499783 Service with 499529 Starter 1068 273694 Motor 1O_0 691293 Bushing Governor Crank 1100 690973 Bushing Governor Crank 2500 407777 0027 Screw Flex 2500 Boll Carriage RPM Sottings Plate Black NUt Hex Nut Hex Clamp Fuel Line Retainer ...

Page 55: ...ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL _ _T Operate your Tr ctor up and down the face of sl opes not I _lk greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu al _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme _ i caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 56: ...For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect s 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 Ca...

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