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Page 1: ...n Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructionsbefore 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 II60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears corn craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel s...

Page 3: ...themselves and others from serious injury SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Unev...

Page 4: ... or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never ca...

Page 5: ...LATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabili ty and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained techni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this ma...

Page 6: ...x Bolt _ _ 3 8 16 x 1 _ ___ j Steering _ 1 Lock I _ _ _ washer 1 HexBolt r _ _ 1 Large Flat Illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll llll 1 Washer _ Locknut 5 16 18 Seat 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16o18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette i F 7 Slope Sheet I 6 ...

Page 7: ...n all four comers of shipping carton and lay panels flat Check for any additional loose parts 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 steering boot over tab slots...

Page 8: ...the tractor from the skid TO ROLLTRACTOR 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 TO TRANSPORT in the Opera tion section of this manual Roll tractor fonNard...

Page 9: ...stments 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 m...

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

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

Page 12: ...UTCH 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 CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractm FR...

Page 13: ...efore 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 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 e...

Page 14: ...mpt 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 CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped...

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 _1 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: ...perate 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 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTA...

Page 18: ...n mowing in sandy so_ Do not overtigMen GENERAL 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 Adjustmen...

Page 19: ...ock 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 fiat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated Mandrel Assembly Traili...

Page 20: ...ing contact your nearest authorized servnce 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 20 c_ E u _ Eo _0 _ _x o o_ NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will resu...

Page 21: ...d replace 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 precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPOR...

Page 22: ... small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley 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 removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension ar...

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 behi...

Page 24: ...er than 1 9 16 loosen 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 A Jam Nut Arm Do no...

Page 25: ...L ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steering 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 nearest authoriz...

Page 26: ...inals 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 tractor...

Page 27: ...k that swivel is against side of quarter circle If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against quarter circle Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke 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 follows Wit...

Page 28: ...speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM Release throttle lever ACCELERATION TEST Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn 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 result IMPOR...

Page 29: ... dudng storage Also experience ind cates 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 and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleane...

Page 30: ...too 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 dep...

Page 31: ...ruction 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 t...

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: ...EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I _ J THE LIGHTS ARE NOT I _ F _ J CONNECTED TO THE _ uF BATI ERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS W_LLCHANGE W_TH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNEC IONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST POSITION ClRoun MAI JE A2 L NONE O REMOVABLE CONN...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 ELECTRICAL b 42 24 41 25 I I T 16 I I I I 11 t i 34 ...

Page 35: ...ht Socket w 4152J 22 4152J LightBulb 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 163968 Switch ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 170217 Harness ignition 41 71110408 BoitBIkFinHex l 4 20UNCxl 2 42 131563 Cover Ten n_na 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 ProtectionWir...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 208 207 53 23 54 6O 3 74 2O8 36 ...

Page 37: ...Panel Dash LH Clip TinnarmanGdlle P L Panel Dash RH HoodAssembly Bomber 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 Lena Gril e Fender Footrest Bracket FendedSuppott Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Nut Lock W Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Bracket Gdlle Picko...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 GROUNDDRIVE 35 32 62 52 16 3O 36 38 ...

Page 39: ...ankClutch Gmd Drv STL 164 19091010 49 123205X Retainer Belt 165 165623 50 S rD523715 Bolt 166 166880 51 STD541437 NutCrownleek 3 6 16UNC 168 165492 52 s rD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Uric 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 s rD523712 BoltHex 3 8 16x1 1 4 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 202 7...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 STEERINGASSEMBLY t i _41 I II 1 44 27 117 2S 40 40 ...

Page 41: ... Ring Kl_p Beadng Steedng Column Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Beadng Front Axte Nut Hextlange Lock Shaft Assembly Steedng Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw hex Wshhd Torx Piftman Shaft Assembly Bracket Staedng Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steedng Screw iT 10 32x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steedng Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 2 1_ 38 39 31 14 81 i 13 33 23 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 42 ...

Page 43: ...1707 0145 E3 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp Tube DoubleEngine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Seres Heat ShieldLt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe4 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 Unf Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange A...

Page 44: ...g Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIkZi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnl Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt...

Page 45: ...ecal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E 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 FootrestLh SILT Pad FootrestRh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 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 59904 T...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 6 2 3 8 6 5 32 13 19 46 ...

Page 47: ...rip Handle Ruted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 LinkAsm Lift R H 13 s rD624008 Retainer Spring 15 167253 LinkFront 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 NutLockw Wsh 1 2 13Unc 19 139868 Arm SuspensionMower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 140302 Beadng Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crowniock3 8 24 NOTE All componentdimensio...

Page 48: ...MOWERDECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 _147 34 21 22 16 1 18 28 29 18 117 _116 26 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...ristmas rree 152 169676 36 131494 Pulley Idler Rat 153 169674 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 154 168675 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 6 t6UNC 155 169671 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 156 169672 45 S 1 O624003 Retainer 157 169669 46 137729 Screw Tnd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 158 17720410 48 133944 Washer Hsrdened 159 STD533 17 49 155066 RollerAssembly Cam Follower 130794 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 HYDROGEARTRANSAXLE MODELNUMBER314 0510 03 5O ...

Page 51: ...0395 Magnet Ring 43 170396 Spring Bypass 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 Long 45 170397 F_er 46 179398 Base Filter 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 49 170401 Arm Bypass 50 170202 Rata ruingRing 250 External 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 52 170404 Flat Washer 5 8 Id X 1 00d X 05 Thk 53 170405 RetainingRing 54 170406 Beadng Center Block 55 142977 Spdng HelicalCo...

Page 52: ...21 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 615A _ I 1125_ 258 _ 11019 LABEL KIT I 110se OwNER s MANUAL I _kREQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 15 _ TOINSTALl SEEREPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 BRIGGS STRATTONENGINE MODEL NUMBER461707 TYPENUMBER0145 E3 Ilm LA SL Krr E _SS_O I _ 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 697 _ 783 y 803 513 544 801 802 797A 797 358 GASKET SET o0 54 ...

Page 55: ...g Standard 278 691366 29 498541 R0d Connecting 020 U S 297 94289 32 691133 Screw ConnectingRod 304 691390 33 390420 Valve Exhaust Include s 305 690960 494553 Keeper Valve 306 8904141 Ref No 42 396A 690435 34 691302 Valve Intake 35 65906 Spring Valve Intake RPM Settings 36 26828 Spring Valve Exhaust 40 221596 Retainer Valve Exhaust 41 292260 Retainer Valve Exhaust 42 494553 Keeper Valve 45 261368 T...

Page 56: ...ug Carburetor 482 93621 Screw Alternator 968 691207 Cover AirCtaaner 510 497606 Dnve Starter 971 690720 Screw 513 398003 Clutch Drive Upper BodyTo LowerBody 523 691385 Dipstick 1005 498157 Fan Flywheel 525 690823 Tube Oil Fill 1006 691247 Retainer Fan 527 690423 Ck_p Tube 1019 496726 Label Kit 535 272490 Filter Air 1036 694979 LabelKibEmisslon 544 497603 Armature Starter 1051 263080 Ring Retairdng...

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Page 59: ...DE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL O1 D I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not J 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 ...

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