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Page 1: ...ation 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 Craftsmen Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 VisitourCraftsmanwebsite www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ftsman 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 charge will...

Page 3: ...Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight downthe slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradual ly 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 ...

Page 4: ...ea Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across _Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTION fl BECOMEAWARE I YOUR _FETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION In order to prevent acciden tal starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire _re it cannot co...

Page 5: ... will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for detaits 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...

Page 6: ...4 _ Steedng Wheel L___I Adapter 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 5 16 1 _ 1 Lockwasher 3 8 Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot O Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Keys Video Casseffe 2 Keys Slope Sheet 6 ...

Page 7: ...H 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 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERIN G WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Remove steering wheel...

Page 8: ...pera tion section of this manual Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructionsin the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area infront of tractor is c...

Page 9: ...inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is propedy levele side to side front to rear for best cuttin results Tires must be properly inflate for leveling f Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed propedy around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are propedy clamped Whil...

Page 10: ...NING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT t FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATrACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION V DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...sed to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor 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 starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARSHIFT LEVER S...

Page 12: ...trol to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Tum ignitionkey 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 UOFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditionswhen tractor is ...

Page 13: ...htly off the ground Install gauge wheel in appro priate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 Iocknut and tighten securely Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel _ Mounting Bracket 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 attac...

Page 14: ...d change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Mainten ance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainten ance section in this manual ADD GASOUNE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in qu...

Page 15: ...the engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F AND BELOW When engin...

Page 16: ...d that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used 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 recur the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the m...

Page 17: ...anty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made pedodicelly 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 replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean ...

Page 18: ... 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 assembly center hole isn blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt l...

Page 19: ...expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi vissesity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 R 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 us...

Page 20: ... debds from entedng carburetor Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface if very dirty or damaged replace cadddge Reinstall cartridge plate wing nuts precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to foe 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 ca...

Page 21: ...h in DISEN GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Remove small retainer spdng and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spdng slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spdng Disconnect suspensiOn arms from rear deck brackets ...

Page 22: ... links an equal number of turns When distance D is 118 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts P against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut P from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut P against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adju...

Page 23: ...raUng Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT 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 I O REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove bolt from stationary idler and clutching idler Pull bolt slack toward rear of tractor Remove bolt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting bolt...

Page 24: ...lso prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Ring Axle Cover Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA I rERY ACAUTION Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BA I rERY in the MAINTANCE sec...

Page 25: ... Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 15 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 liftoff of tractor To replace reverse above procedures Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission co...

Page 26: ... counterclockwise 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 turns FINAL SETTING 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 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 scre...

Page 27: ...el system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also expedenco 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 lines...

Page 28: ...ead battery Corroded battery termi nals Fill fuel tank See 1 0START 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 wiring See UToAdjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser ...

Page 29: ...wer Bent blade mandrel Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when opera tor leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven 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 gasoline Drain ...

Page 30: ...r cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Poor grass dis charge Headlight s not working it so equipped Battery will not charge Engine backfires when turning en gine OFF Engine throttle control not set at uSLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift t...

Page 31: ...YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BAI rERY 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 BROWN F AI NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270911 ELECTRICAL I I 41 25 d I I I I I I 22 I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...2 Harness Light Socket 0N 4152j 22 4152J BulbLight 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 163968 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key MoldedCraftsman 40 170217 Hamess Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTermlnsl 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp 52 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270911 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 12 54 6O 11 74 ...

Page 35: ...Innerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H HoodAssembly BomperHood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 3 16 Unc Grillew ClipsMS 558 Lens Gdlle Fend Ftrsst Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Pivot Bracket Assembly L H Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 3 x 16 Ga Bracket Grille Pickoff LH Screw Hex Wshd 8...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270911 GROUNDDRIVE __ 6 116 77 2S 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...27783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 164 19091010 48 154407 BellcrankClutch Gmd Drv Stl 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer Belt 166 166880 50 STD523715 Bolt 168 165492 51 S O541437 NutCrownLock3 8 16UNC 169 165580 52 STD541431 NutCrownL0ckS 16 18UNC 170 165849 53 1C5710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spdng ClutchRetum 198 169593 56 STD523712 BoltFinHex 3 6 16x1 1 4 20272110612 57 130801 V Belt Grou...

Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270911 _ I _ l f r _41 I_ J I 12 44 11 40 2S 15 17 47 ...

Page 39: ...2 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Beadng Steedng Column Draglink Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Axle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steedng Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steedng Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steedng Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 270911 39 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 4O ...

Page 41: ...akdown No 461707 0145 E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp Tube DoubleEngine Bolt 5 16 18unc x 3 4 W Seres Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hax 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 F...

Page 42: ... Unc Spring Seat Cpran 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pa_ Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch KL Y PART NO NO DES_ 13 121248X t4 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X BushingSnap BIk Nyl 50 Id BOttRdhd ShtNk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bo...

Page 43: ... Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Mower Ddve Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 4 10 7 11 K EY PAR1 NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 27814 7 9040 I 8 106108X427 9 12L _82X 10 7152J DESC_PTION Valve Cap Tire Stem Valve Tire Fro...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270911 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 6 13 19 13 2 20 3 8 i I 1 44 ...

Page 45: ...ylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Unk Lift L H 12 139866 Link Uft R H 13 STD6240_8 RetainerSpdng 15 167253 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 140302 Beadng Pvt Lift Special 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE Allcomponent dimensions g...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270911 _OWERDECK 68 34 2 16 1 18 21 22 23 24 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...16 35 133835 Fastner ChdstmasTrae 151 169670 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 152 169676 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 153 169674 Gauge 154 169675 40 STD541437 NutCrownlcck3 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 RollerAsssmbly CamFollower 130...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270911 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C O _ 71B Oo 27 11 47 48 ...

Page 49: ...D 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 85 792154 Use As Needed 87 788089A 31A 780195 Rat Washer 150 788093A 750 ID x 062W 157 788088A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 180 730229A 34...

Page 50: ...RATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E1 10A 572 10_ 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 12191 615A _ I 14 1132 1081 11019 LABEL KIT I 299A 11050OWNER S MANUAL I lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 15 _ TOINSTALL SEEREPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 50_ ...

Page 51: ...E NUMBER 0145 E1 51 _ 44_ 304 1221 51A 865 634A o_ 305 202 212 _03 _ 306 267 I 307 573 _ 447 306A 425 643 334 V 535 258 lit REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAl 161 _163 435 _ 11036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 07 637 95_ 807 971 9 267_ 307_ 73 332 I_ e34V 75_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270911 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E_ 513 802 i_ 783 y 803 I 5441 801 797 358 GASKET SET 634 _ 7 177 O 51A ____ 569 52 ...

Page 53: ... 94196 Key Timing 25 499180 Piston Assembly Stan 147 693508 Jet Pilot dard 161 496599 Base Air Cleaner 499181 Piston Assembly 010 163 271411 Gasket Air Cleaner O S 177 271170 _r Seal O Ring 499182 Piston Assembly 020 187 299146 Line Fuel Cut to Required O S Length 499183 Piston Assembly 030 197 95063 Screw Back Plate O S 202 262683 Link Mechanical Governor 26 499184 Ring Set Piston Stan 203 280997...

Page 54: ...3 Plug Carburetor 513 398003 Clutch Drive 968 225008 Cover Air Cleaner 523 494947 Dipstick 971 805540 Screw Upper Body To 525 495348 Tuhe 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 Govemor Crank ...

Page 55: ...G GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns grsdu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 56: ...air 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 Call 9 am 5 p...

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