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Page 1: ...1012 Safety Assembly Operation 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 800o659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...st service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip ment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be avail able 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 States This Warranty gives you specific l...

Page 3: ...ver the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding DonottrytostabilizethemachTnebrt putting your 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 machine and the mowing activity Never assume tha...

Page 4: ...Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max no1 across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Unever terrain could overturn the machine 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 s...

Page 5: ... will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able on this product Contact your nearest Sears stor a _r _etails CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety nJles Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nanc...

Page 6: ...n full size 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x I 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 O 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 2 __ 10 x 5 8 2 Weld Nuts 10 2 Lock Washers 10 6 ...

Page 7: ...te Steedng Boot Manual D 2 Shoulder Bolts Slope Sheet i j I t I I I I I j I Parts Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size Wheels Steering t E_ension Sha_ Steering Wheel Adapter Steedng Wheel 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge Wheel Insert Latch oo Assemblies 2 Keys 7 ...

Page 8: ...ng shaft Align mounting holes in exten sion and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut secure lyto 18 22 ft Ibs torque Place tabs of steedng 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 steering wheel adapter onto steer ing shaft...

Page 9: ... Label INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt Tighten shoulder bolt securely Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch b_ _ke _o_dal all...

Page 10: ...l two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw washer lock washer and weld nut as shown NOTE Pre assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down Tighten hardware securely Raise and hold deflector shield in up right position Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place as shown Hook front latch into hole on front of mo...

Page 11: ...list All assembly instructions have been completed J No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is propedy prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are propedy inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were ovednflat ed at the factory J Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results T _r...

Page 12: ... ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH UGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL _ CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED L LOCK LOCKED R N H L REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION IGNITION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ...l Standards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attach ments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used t...

Page 14: ...ove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any posiSen other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing _ be engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this poss4bility always stop engine when stopping tractor ...

Page 15: ...liftcontrol When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or tow tractor at mere than five 5 MPH NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of _ng hood to tractor rope cord etc TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A FrACHM_ Tow only the attachment...

Page 16: ...arm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 5 FAND BELOW When engine starts allow engine to run with _e throttl e control in the choke position untilthe engine rune roughly therLmove throttle control to fast position This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature The attachments can also be used duri...

Page 17: ...s and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results adjust the mower cutting heightso that the mower cuts off onlythe top one third of the grass blade s For ex tremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly Certain t...

Page 18: ...nce To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodi cally 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 b...

Page 19: ...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 in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble he_ bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque ...

Page 20: ...e crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dip stick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable cont...

Page 21: ... in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual 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 Drain oil from engine crankcase See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in this sec tion of this manual through step remove drain plug Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to ...

Page 22: ...d from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Clutch Lever Clutch SuspensionArms Disconnect front links from deck by removirrff_etafrTer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attach...

Page 23: ...wer housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the roar when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D diroctly 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 approxim...

Page 24: ... nearest authorized ser vice center department W dhParking Brake Engaged Nut A j Jam Nut _Operating 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 TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove belt from stationary idler_and clutching idler Pull b...

Page 25: ...r Tire sealant also preventslire dry rot and corrosion TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batter ies Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATT ERV _ tI_AINTE NAN C E sec tion of this manual If jumper cables a...

Page 26: ...eck wiring See electrical widng dia gram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash 26 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedures H HOO_eadlight Wi...

Page 27: ...on control lever in neutral N position Idle speed setting With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1750 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast tum idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is at tained Idle fuel needle setting With throttle control lever in slow position turn idle fuel adjustment needle in clockwise until engine begins to die and then tum out ...

Page 28: ...sits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel _ filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine end let it run until the fuel lines...

Page 29: ... air filtar Low oil leveUcrtrty oil CORRECTION 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 _h_ all widng See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authodzed ser...

Page 30: ...et grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Worn bent or loose blade CORRECTION Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel tilter Drain fuel tank and refillwith fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel tilter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Clean replace muffler _ leck _ll wiring See ToAdjus...

Page 31: ...lown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttlecontrol not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION i Clean underside of mower hous ing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in this manual Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Turn switch ON Replace b...

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Page 33: ...it11NG SY OUTPUT AMP AC _ RI M _ t4 VOLTS AC MIN I 3600 RFM _1_8 OFF NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS _ _j_ l_J EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE HEADLIGHTS BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR F OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE RELAY BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLETHE LIGHTS _ WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP TH...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271012 22 21 25 34 ...

Page 35: ... Hinge Switch IntadockN OPN N OPN Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Harness LightSocket w 4152J LightBulb Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W16 Wire Fuse 30 Amp Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger NormalOP Olive Switch Ignition4 Position Nut Ignition Cover IgnitionSwitch Key Molded Craftsman Hamess Ignition BoltBIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271012 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 53 54 57 _3 74 14 36 ...

Page 37: ...erHood Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 3 4 Panel Dash LH ClipTinnermanGrille Prt Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumber Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Grille w ClipsMS 558 Lens Grille Fender FootrestPntSTLT N Hold 558 Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x I 2 Pivot BracketAssembly LH Pivot BracketAssembly RH Nut Lockw Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271012 GROUND DRIVE 38 ...

Page 39: ...541237 Nut 76 STD581075 E Ring 25 106888X Spring Brake Rod 77 123583 Key Square 2 0 x 1845 1865 26 STD551037 Washer 78 121748 Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8x 16 G 27 STD561210 Pin 80 160783 Arm Shift 26 145204 Rod ParkingBrake 81 161077 BhaftAssembly 29 124236X Cap ParkingBrake Red 82 123782X Spdng Torsion 30 130807 Bracket Transaxle 83 19171216 Washer 17i32x3 4x16Ga 31 127275X Keeper Belt L H 84 145643 Tie...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271012 STEERING ASSEMBLY 36 63 L 47 67 43 4O ...

Page 41: ...Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Beadng Axle STLT GT Locknut Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Asm Strg PrivateLabel Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Screw Hex SocketHd 1 4 20 x 5 8 Shaft Asm Pittman Bracket Steedng Bushing Rod Tie BIkLt Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16ga Screw Thdrol3 8 16x3 4 Ty tt Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad Rod _e Wire Form 19...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271012 40 6 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester w 80 4 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...wn KohlerModel No CV15S 41564 Muffler Gasket KohlerCV CV16 5 Nipple Pipe3 8 NPTx 3 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Shield BRN DBR Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented Clamp Hose BIk Screw Thdrol 5 16 16 x 3 4 TYT Line Fuel PlugO_1 Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Rell 1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Wa...

Page 44: ... 13 32 x 1 x 10Gauge 16 121250X Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut 21 153236 Spring Seat 22 STD541431 Screw Thd Rolt 3 8 16xl 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 x I x 14 Gauge Pan Seat EmbossQCK Conn 25 127018X Knob Seat 1 2 13 UNC BIk NOTE o Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Cawiage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 ...

Page 45: ...al Fend Sd Wht Radi6sp 42 Decal V BeltSchematic Decal Battery DngdPsnEng Decal BatteryDiehard Sears Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner sManual English Owner sManual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO I 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 599o4 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 I06108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 I04757X 144334 NOTE 45 DESCRIPTION ValveCap Rre Stem Valve...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271012 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 6 3 2 19 13 13 20 15 20 46 ...

Page 47: ...631X Grip Handle Ruted 8 122365X ButtonPlungerRed 11 139865 LinkLiftLh FixedLength 12 139866 LinkLiftRh FixedLength 13 STD624008 RetainerSpring 15 127218 LinkFront 16 73350800 NutJamHex 1 2 13Unc 17 130171 TrunnionBIkZinc 18 73680800 Nut Crownlock1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm SuspensionRear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 140302 Bearing Pivot LiftSpherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All compone...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271012 MOWER DECK 58 34 32 _ 21 5 116 113 111 114 6 J 21 16 29 18 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...ler Rat 121 143723 37 STD551037 Washer 13i32x13 16x16Ga 128 153390 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 129 19131312 41 133551 Rod Pivot withNibs 130 STD523710 43 140083 Rod Clutch Secondary w Nibs 44 _ 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 131 STD533710 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 132 19132203 48 133944 Wasl_r H_rdened 49 155066 RollerAssembly Cam Follower 141 6266H 50 131340 Bolt...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271012 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 122 20 21 27 36 38 53 22 24 31 25 33 46 12 47 48 49 50 59 62 63 67 70 so ...

Page 51: ...diate 59 160949 25 2244J Key Woodruff No 61 60 16 7950 26 105916X Ring Retaining 61 160951 27 120470X Sprocket 18T 62 120961X 28 110070X Spacer 1 131 X 1 45 X 494 63 7294J 29 142677 Gear Spur 37T 64 108989X 30 142681 Gear Spur 35T 65 160952 31 124644X Gear Spur 3OT 66 120954X 32 108980X Gear Spur 25T 67 160953 33 120406X Gear Spur 22T 68 138244 34 134796 Gear Spur 19T 69 108996X 35 t05925X Washer ...

Page 52: ...EL NUMBER 917 271012 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41564 AIR INTAKE J 1 8 _B4 5 e 7_t 6 10 CRANKSHAFT I LOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I Y 15 _r _6 NGINE CONTROLS J o 3_ i EXHAUST I _1 _i_ _ 4 _3 6 52 ...

Page 53: ...8 x20 3 12 12 063 05 Baffle IntakeSide 13 M 0645016 Screw Hex flangeM6 x 1 0 x 16 2 14 12 063 08 Baffle CylinderHead 15 12 06301 Baffle Cylinder NOT lU USTRATED 12 113 55 Decal Horsepower KEY PART NO NO t 12 079 07 2 12 237 01 3 M 0664020 4 M 0545016 5 12 536 09 DESCRIPTION Linkage Choke Clamp Cable Screw 2 LockedSocket Screw Hex Flange M5 x 8 x 16 Control SpeedAssembly includesKey Numbers6 throug...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271012 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41564 FUEL SYSTEM I CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I I 15 14 54 ...

Page 55: ...20 Screw Hex Flange M6 x I x 20 19 24 032 05 2 20 M 0640034 19 X 380 1 Connector StraightHose 20 12 353 01 Line Fuel 1 1 4 21 24 194 01 21 12 123 19 Line Fuel Metal 22 24 186 03 22 M 0545010 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x 23 M 0545010 10 23 12 154 01 Clamp Fuel Une 24 12 018 01 24 12 431 01 Sleeve Insulating 25 12 402 02 25 12 313 01 Grommet Fuel line 26 12 318 O9 26 12 3 53 10 Line Fuel 2 1 2 27 X 7...

Page 56: ...L NUMBER 917 271012 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41564 IGNITION I ELECTRICAL I _ __ O 2 __ __ H _ Q 7 CRANKCASE I 23 22 1 2 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION J s_ 1o _ lz _ IIP STARTING SYSTEM J 0 9 3 o o 56 ...

Page 57: ...6 02 13 12 089 03 14 12 462 01 15 12 208 01 16 12 050 01 17 X 75 10 18 12 393 01 19 12 032 04 20 12 096 00 21 M 0545016 22 12 032 03 23 SM 0839045 24 12 199 30 O Ring Lower Oil Fill Tube Screen Oil Pick up Cover Oil Pick upScreen Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x 16 SC rew_ HexFiange M10 x 1 5 x Bracket Oil Pump ReliefValve Spring Oil Pump Relief Valve Piston Oil Pump ReliefValve Body Oil Pump Relief Va...

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Page 59: ...GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL ol _o Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I 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: ...reparaci6n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 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 8 pm Monday _Saturday 1 800 827 6655 Iillim mmmmmm When requesting se_ice or ordering parts always provide the following information Pro...

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