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Page 1: ...n Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operat ing 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 11 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...our 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 trip char...

Page 3: ...es unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the 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 putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slo...

Page 4: ...ration Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOM EAWARE 7 YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED d_ CAUTION In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconne...

Page 5: ...e 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 Storage sections of thi...

Page 6: ... _ 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 1 8 1 Large Flat Washer l_ii 1L _ 1 Hex Bolt _11 III 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Knob N rJ 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 17 32x1 3 16x12Gauge _ I_ _ 2 Screws 10x5 8 2 Washers 3 16x3i4x16Gauge 2 Lock Washers 10 J7 ii 2 Weld Nuts i110 _ _l i I 6 ...

Page 7: ...her Plate _F EC Steering Wheel Video Cassette Manual Steering Boot I I Parts Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size 2 Latch Hook Assemblies S eer n41111 Wheel Insert 2 Keys Slope Sheet n I_ n Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft 7 ...

Page 8: ...ide 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 13ghten 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 steeri...

Page 9: ...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 Place freewheel control in transmis sion engaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to...

Page 10: ...JUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 10 V CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed 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 All tires are properly inf ated For shipping purposes the tires were everinflated at...

Page 11: ...SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT LIGHTS ON PARKING BRAKE LOCKED OVI_TEMP I UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT 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 only 11 ...

Page 12: ...ades 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 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed ...

Page 13: ...o slow position 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 stan...

Page 14: ...TO OPERATE 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 altachment 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 _ C...

Page 15: ...d reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh ness 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 ...

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: ...rate 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 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPOR...

Page 18: ...AL 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 Adjustments section of this manual should be checked a...

Page 19: ...ex 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 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 Assemb...

Page 20: ...fe of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAlE VISCOSITY GRADES NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve...

Page 21: ...flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall precleaner cartridge cover and secure with knobs IMPORTANT Petroleum 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 Kn bs_s _ Cover _Cartridge Foam Pre Cleaner __ _ _ _ f _ MUFFLER Inspect and...

Page 22: ... 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 re moving retainer springs Raise ift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor Small Retainer Sp...

Page 23: ...If 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 b...

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 Arm _J Do not touch this nut If f...

Page 25: ...ION REMOVAL REPLACE MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reas...

Page 26: ...erminals 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 hood to raised position Remove terminal guard Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from trac...

Page 27: ...trol 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: ...tial fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels carled 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 f...

Page 29: ...tery terminals 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 department Clean rep...

Page 30: ...evel Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 g...

Page 31: ...ll s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmiss ion during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing ...

Page 32: ...SERVICE NOTES 32 ...

Page 33: ... SEATSWiTCH NOT OCCUPIED GROUNDING CONNECTOR IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS BROWN HEADLIGHTS OFF G M L RUN LIGHT B L RUN B L START B L S NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS A Y NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR NONE SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO NONE PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270861 t I _ _ i I i I I I i 24 41 i 25 I I I I I I 11 I I I t i I i I i I II i I I _45 29 i i 34 ...

Page 35: ...99J 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 Ignition 4 Position 31 124211X Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover IgnitionSwitch 33 1C9310X Key Molded Craftsman 40 169596 Harness ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 168327 Sok_noid 44 73640400 Nut Keps...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270861 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 23 54 14 36 ...

Page 37: ... 1 Panel Dash LH Clip 13nnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 2Type TT Hood Assembly Bumber Hood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Une Washer t 3 32 x 13 16 x 12Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 UNC Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Pivot BracketAssembly RH ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270861 GROUND DRIVE 116 77 26 1 26 22 104 _ 27 84 38 ...

Page 39: ...589 51 STD541437 Nut Crownldck 3 8 16UNC 159 165494 52 STOb41431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 160 19292016 53 1 57 I JX Link Clutch 161 72140406 5b 106709X Sprrr g Return Clutch 162 73680400 5_ STD523712 Belt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 163 74760416 57 140294 V Be_ Ground Drive 164 19091010 59 140312 Keeper Center Span 165 165623 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 166 166880 62 8883R Cover Pedal 168 165492 63 169...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270861 STEERING ASSEMBLY g i i 117 _ 40 ...

Page 41: ...or 28 19131416 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16x3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw Tl 10 32x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Gdpco Nut 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Dash P L Mtl BIk 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270861 2 1 31 39 14 32 13 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...407777 0122 E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Seres Shield Browning B S Intek II Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Erbow Std gODegree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x1 1 2Tytt Shield Browning Debris Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear Cap Fuel Guage STLT Clamp Hose BIk Spacer Pad Screw 5 16...

Page 44: ... X 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14Ga 25 127918X Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 1 140123 2 140551 3 74760616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 _1437 7 124181X 8 17060616 9 19131614 10 155925 11 166369 12 121246X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap Bfk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt NOt Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16...

Page 45: ...ON Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS r TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 7 8 9 lO 11 NOTE 45 PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap lira 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Fr...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270861 LIFT ASSEMBLY 28 27 37 38 40 13 4 5 6 13 19 13 25 24 23 49 6 5 2O 7 8 2O 46 ...

Page 47: ...c 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32x5 8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Rod Adjust Life 28 73350600 Nut HexJam 3 8 16UNC 29 138057 Knob InfiniteHeight Admustmerrt 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height indi...

Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270861 34 47 1_ r 106 _ 102 103 105 104 106 1 o2 _ 119 _I 223 24 29 18 27 48 ...

Page 49: ... 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 152 169676 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 3 16 x 16 Ga 153 169674 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 154 169675 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 155 169671 45 STD624003 Retainer 156 11Y 672 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 157 169669 48 133944 Washer Hardened 158 17720410 49 155066 RollerAssembly Cam Follower 159 STD53 3717 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade5 51 STD541410...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270861 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0650 58 91 23 19 30 90O 2 6 4 t 5 3 35 113 50 ...

Page 51: ... Jackshaft Assembly 18 150772 Shaft Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft 19 150773 Bearing Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 88 142973 Screw Cap 23 142944 Block Cylinder Assembly 89 142974 Washer 7 16 x 1 x 1 2 24 142945 Seal Lip 10 x 25 x 7 90 142975 Sleeve Bearing 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 142976 Seal Wiper 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 2 142977 Spring Block 27 142948 Seal Lip 26 x 42 x 8 93 142978 Washer Blo...

Page 52: ...61 BRIGGS STRATrON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0122 E1 256_ 823 _ 11L_ 592 a 19o _ 1lOl_9LABEL_TI REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TOINSTALL SEEREPAIR _1036LABEL KIT EMISSION I _1058OWNER S MANUAL I INSTRUCTION MANUAL 22 26 1O26 52 ...

Page 53: ...777 TYPE NUMBER 0122 E1 51 k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLI TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9 883 _ 1029 7 _ lo22 i 1022 k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOL _ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 102_ _ j I I 616 552 552A 615 634 _ 552A 87 265 351 216 220 211 209 6 _J _l _ _ 277 ...

Page 54: ...ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0122 E1 l___j 1411 95 108_ 5 1 t_ 02 _ I 5o ____j _ 13o 5 987 _ lo50 116 160 _ 117_ 97__J F_ 137 _ 119B_ 355 7o3 o_ 8 _ _ _e2_ 4 258 I O05 i 823 823 222 265 _ 351 g 467f f 967 305 855_ 163 332 _ _ 75 188 1006 54 ...

Page 55: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270861 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0122 E1 311 t _92A 803 544 728_ 878 _482 851 334 55 ...

Page 56: ... 823 _I_ 525 116D _ 60 195 1027 116B O 176_ 10_5 r 4 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A _ 137 0 102 _ 150_ 355_ 967 116_ 116A_ 633 e121 CARBURETOR KIT 51 _ 117_ lA 1 70 105 116_ 355 987 116A _I_ 633 358 GASKET SET s_ 2o 7_ 51_ 163_s55 _ 1 11sB0 J 116C_ 116D _ 102 A 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ 883 868 _ o 56 ...

Page 57: ...Connecting Rod 212 691020 33 499596 Valve Exhaust 213 691021 34 499597 Valve Intake 216 691022 35 690963 Spring Valve 219 394348 40 690964 Retainer Valve 220 690412 42 499586 Keeper Valve 222 691023 45 690977 Tappet Valve 227 691048 46 690978 Gear Cam 50 690948 Manifold Intake 51 690949 _ Gasket Carb Mounting 51A 690950 Gasket Intake Manifold 53 690951 Stud Carb Mounting 73 691055 Screen Rotating ...

Page 58: ...Solenoid Fuel Washer Seal 965 499613 Cover Oil Pump Gasket Set 967 691016 Filter Pre Cleaner 968 499788 Cover Air Cleaner _renheel Puller ch Spark Plug 975 499810 Bowl Float Pump Fuel 977 499812 Gasket Set Carbureb Cartridge Air Cleaner 987 691000 Seal Throttle Shaft Nut Air Cleaner 1005 691243 Fan F ywheel Alternator 1006 691247 Retainer Fan Screw Hex 1017 690770 Screen Oil Pump 1019 690103 Label...

Page 59: ... ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL i_ _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not i_ _LJk 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: ...air or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect sM 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 am 5 ...

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