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Page 1: ...on Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructionsbefore operat ingthis equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ce 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 tr...

Page 3: ...ow and gradual 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 down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless neces sary and then tum slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly tum over if a wheel is over the edg...

Page 4: ...hen backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across ALook for this symbol to point out impor tant safety preca Jtions It fneans CAU TIONItt BECOME AWAREII YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED c AeCA Ul_ IO N In order to prevent acci nta starting wnen setting up trans porting adjusting or making repairs al ways disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot co...

Page 5: ...nd maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MNNTENANCE AGREEMENT 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 this o...

Page 6: ...ng Steering Extension Sleeve Shaft Adapter 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Wheel g II 1 J _ _ 1 Lock _ sLaregeF at _ L_ lCk _t _ sher Seat 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette 1 Slope Sheet 6 ...

Page 7: ...es on all four corners of shipping carton and lay panels flat Check for any additional loose pads or boxes and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH 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 steedng boot over tab sl...

Page 8: ...e the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmission See _ O TRANSPORT in the Opera tion section of this manual Roll tractor for...

Page 9: ...ents section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how 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 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE If previously removed Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position Place front of mulcher plate over front of mowe...

Page 10: ...mower and ddve belts Be sure they are routed propedy around pulleys and inside all belt keepers 4 Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure free wheel control is in ddve position WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS I Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled wit...

Page 11: ...FAST SLOW WARNING ENG NEON ENG NEOFF O LPRESSURE L G SON O T_ P FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKINGBRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE ATFACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Modelsonly 11 ...

Page 12: ...VER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT MFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other atlachments mounted to your tractor CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor FREEWHEEL...

Page 13: ...trol to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Tum ignition key to OFF position 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 posdion other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor ...

Page 14: ... 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 A CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either th...

Page 15: ...nd 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 l...

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 _ ...

Page 17: ...erate engine st 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 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTAN...

Page 18: ...ATIONS 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 at least once...

Page 19: ... 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 Trailing Edge Up...

Page 20: ...t 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 _c _ TEk_JE RA_dPJ RN IG_E_mCI_ATIE D B_0_ E N_I_T Q4 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosit...

Page 21: ...ace pre cleaner Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface if very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge plate wing nuts prscleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT P...

Page 22: ...r mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spring slide collar oft 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 ...

Page 23: ... 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 beh...

Page 24: ...her than 1 9 16 loosen iam nut and tum 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 Nut A Jam Nut Arm D...

Page 25: ...DJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGNMENT If steedng wheel crossbars are not hodzontal left to right whe n wheels are positioned straight forward remove steedng 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 on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your ...

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: ...if adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position Remove air cleaner cover filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke see AIR FILTER in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely dosed T...

Page 28: ...gainst idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM Release throttle lever ACCELERATION TEST Move throffie control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies tum idle mixture screw out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if neces sary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may r...

Page 29: ...l fuel 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 methano can attract moistur 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 l...

Page 30: ...oo much grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position 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 carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in section Contact an authorized service center depa...

Page 31: ...ction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel CORRECTION 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 fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tig...

Page 32: ...ion Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds stopping engine CORRECTION 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...

Page 33: ...I _ _ rs _ m e _o m_ _ s o_ NOTE I YOUR TRACTOR IS _ _ _ _ a _ EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL _ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I _ J J n lE UGHTS ARE NOT I _ I CONNECTED TO THE _p o_ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGH INESS OF THE LIGHTS _ WILL CHANGE wrn I ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE UGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOM...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270920 ELECTRICAL 41 I i I i I I I I r_ i i i i 34 ...

Page 35: ...4152J 22 4152J Light Bulb 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 Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 170217 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 BoltBIkFinHex 1 4 20UNCx1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Roctangular6 Amp 52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop Hour M...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270920 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 208 31 208 207 53 23 S4 55 3 74 3 36 ...

Page 37: ...nel Dash LH ClipTinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH HoodAssembly Bumber Hood 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 Grille Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Nut Lock W Insert 1 4 o20 UNC Washer 9 32 X 7 3 X 16 Ga Bracket Gdlle Pick...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270920 GROUND DRIVE 35 36 i 72 116 38 ...

Page 39: ...6 166002 Bolt 158 165589 Spacer Split 159 165494 Keeper Belt Idler 161 72140406 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 162 73680400 Pulley Idler V Groove 163 74780416 BellcrankClutchGmd Drv STL 164 19091010 Retainer Belt 165 165623 Bolt 166 166880 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 168 165492 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 169 165580 Link Clutch 197 169613 Spdng Return Clutch 198 169593 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 199 169612 V ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270920 STEERING ASSEMBLY _41 L _ _43 t I 44 40 47 40 4O ...

Page 41: ...Ring Klip Beadng SteedngColumn Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Beadng FrontAxle 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 6 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x ...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270920 32 39 _ 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 42 ...

Page 43: ...61707 0145 E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Seres Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler NipplePipe4 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16xl 1 2 Tytt ShieldBrowning DebrisGuard ControlChoke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unt Screw IT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange...

Page 44: ...k w Ins 3 8 16 Uno Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat t_k Knob Seat Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X BushingSnap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 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 Bolt Sh...

Page 45: ...N Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Dash Panel Decal MowerDdve Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck M_wer EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Uft Handle Pad FootrestLh STLT Pad FootrestRh STLT Manual OwneYs English Manual Owner s Spardsh WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59_04 Tu...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270920 LIFTASSEMBLY 13 5 3 8 j 6 5 19 13 32 13 19 2O 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...1X GdpHandle Ruted 8 122365X ButtonPlunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 10624008 RetainerSpdng 15 167253 LinkFront 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13Unc 19 139868 An nSuspensionMower 20 163552 RetainerSpdng 31 140302 Beadng Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 NutCrownlock3 8 24 NOTE Allcomponentdimensionsgi...

Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270920 _ _T__ 153 I_4 i9 _ 148 21 21 22 24 16 1 18 26 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...FaStner ChdstmasTrse 152 169676 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 153 169674 37 19131316 Washer13i32x13 16x16Ga 154 169675 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 8 16UNC 155 169671 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 156 169672 45 10624003 Retainer 157 169669 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 158 17720410 48 133944 Washer Hardened 159 STD533717 49 155066 RollerAssembly CamFollower 130794 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 G...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917_270920 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 50 ...

Page 51: ... 42 170395 Magnet Ring 109 170434 43 170396 Spring Bypass 111 170435 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw3 8 24 X2 5 112 170436 Long 113 170437 45 170397 Filter 116 170438 46 170398 Base Filter 119 170439 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 120 170440 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 121 170441 49 170401 Arm Bypass 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 External 122 170442 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 123 170443 52 170404...

Page 52: ...MODEL NUMBER 917 270920 BRIGGS STRA I rON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E1 1132 634 g 552A 552 404 o 11o OWNER S MANUAL I k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 15 _ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 52 ...

Page 53: ...0_ 212 267 t 203_ 53 54 51A 725_ 861 PUMP REPAIR KIT 1 302 432 _ a00 _ 859_ 433 _ 307 _ 240 _ _01 425 527 968 1 121 CARBURETOR KIT 432 6 3920104_ lO2_1 643 535 250 V _ _1138 11 _6_ _2 i 689 211 aim I m I lk REQUIRES SPEClALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 304 11030LABEL KIT EMISSION I 305 306A 3o7L 267 8O7 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270920 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E1 697 _ 783 y 803 544 513 802 _ _ 801 797 358 GASKET SET 634 ooo i 3 20 54 ...

Page 55: ... 209 262352 Spdng Govemor 26 499184 Ring Set Piston Standard 211 261563 Spnng Governor 499285 Ring Set Piston 010 O S 212 693 985 Link Throftla 499186 Ring Set Piston 020 O S 215 224816 Guide Air 499187 Ring Set Piston 030 O S 219 394348 Gear Governor 27 263129 Lock PistonPin 220 222773 Washer Thrust GovernorGear 28 498319 Pin Assembly Piston Std 222 491282 Brackst Control 498320 Pin Assembly Pist...

Page 56: ...68 225008 CovepAh Cleaner 552A 262331 Bushing GovernorCrank 971 806540 Screw UpperBodyTo Lower 562 93853 Bolt C rdage GovernorLever Body 569 272645 Gasket Base 1005 498157 Fan Flywheel 572 222892 Cover Breather Cytinder 2 1006 224901 Retainer Fan 573 491304 Plate Back 1019 496726 LabelKit 592 92278 Nut GovernorLever 1036 499382 LabelKit Emission 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1051 _63080 Ring Retelning 615 ...

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Page 59: ... RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL ol D I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I _qreaterthan 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I illy to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme cautlonwhen changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...pair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirectsM 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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