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Page 1: ...2 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 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...ase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip merit 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...

Page 3: ...er 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 notuse 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 ...

Page 4: ...e 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 not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overtum the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slo...

Page 5: ...tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able 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 owner s manual A...

Page 6: ...PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE 1 Large Rat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Knob 6 ...

Page 7: ...arately in carton Seat Tm r_ Parts Bag contents not shown full size Video Cassette Mulcher f ate J i I I i I i i I Steering I Boot I Manual 2 Latch Hook Assemblies Steering _ Wheel Insert Steedng Wheel Adapter Slope Sheet I 2 Keys Steedng Extension Shaft _ Shoulder Bolt _ 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge I 2 Gauge Wheels Q 2 Centedock Nuts 7 ...

Page 8: ...to lower steer ing 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 ly to 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 v_heelsof the tractor so they are pointir_gstraightforward Slide steering Wheel adapter onto...

Page 9: ...t and tighten securely Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel Moun_ng Bracket INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt 13ghten shoulder bolt securely Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position a...

Page 10: ... discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory NOTE It is not necessary to change blades The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also v CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST V All assembly instructions have been completed v No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is propedy prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfort...

Page 11: ...WARD FAST SLOW ENG NEON ENG NEOFF O P E_RE GHTSO O _MP I FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r h 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 Modelsonly 11 ...

Page 12: ... engage the mower blades or other attach ments mounted to your tracer LIGHT SWITCH Tums the headlights on and off THRO I rLF JCHOKE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed a...

Page 13: ...ottle control to slow positionand 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 Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFP will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tr...

Page 14: ...our tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control Pull freewheel control knob out and hold in position by inserting retainer spring into forward hole of control rod Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To r...

Page 15: ... extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position onseat oper po on dspreas dutt brake psd park brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISEN GAGED position Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key int...

Page 16: ...n control lever in neutral N posi tion slowly disengage clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever for ward after the tractor moves approxi mately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet re_turnthe motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this pro cedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your...

Page 17: ... 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 cut ting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly Certain types...

Page 18: ...or 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 repr cd airfilter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter...

Page 19: ...e with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Beas_semble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown _ghten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque Trailing I Flat Lock Up MandrelAssembly Blade Center Star Hex Bolt Grade8 IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE W...

Page 20: ...ce center ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE_is_ osity grade according to your expected operating tem perature Chan_le the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year 20 Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after e...

Page 21: ...aces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds re moved_will cause engine damage due to overheating 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 Se...

Page 22: ...d place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by re...

Page 23: ...on on both front links Tighten nut G on both front links an equal number of turns When distance P is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front links NOTE Each full tum of nut G will change dim P by approximately 3 8 Recheck side to side adjustment Mandrel o e Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Lift Unk Adjustment Nut FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT...

Page 24: ...s stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest authorized ser vice center department Jam Nut I o Not touchthis nut if further brake adjustment is necessary contact your nearest authodzed service center departrnent 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage...

Page 25: ...or camber contact your nearest authorized service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining ringsecurely in axle groove Replace ax...

Page 26: ...tery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery First connect RED battery cable to posi tive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Battery Keps Hex Bolt Red Cable Negative Blac...

Page 27: ...hout breaking the adjusting needle Be_sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above _ Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Idle speed settino With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1750 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast...

Page 28: ...tem parts such as carburetor fupl filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng 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 ...

Page 29: ...rator presence swltch es 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 fil ter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser vice center Cle...

Page 30: ... part s Faulty operator safety presence control system ICORRECTION Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Set in Higher Cut posi tion 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 ref...

Page 31: ...trash around mandrels Sv_tch is OFP Bulb s bumed out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty allemator Replace blade Tighten blade boll Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing i _ Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace...

Page 32: ...ed or broken Air trapped in transmis sion during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW _ position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION Place freewheel control in engaged position Replace motion drive belt Purge transmission Move throttle control to SLOW position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine 32 ...

Page 33: ...E OWN ELECTR CAL S_uHu BECAUSE OF THIS THE RELAY BRIGHTNESS OF THE L GHTS AP HEADUGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE S NON REMOVABLE IGNmON SWITCH SPEEDED UP THE LtGHTS CONNECTIONS WiLL BECOMETHEIR BRIGHTEST posI130N I CIRCUITI M _KE OFF G M L NONE WIRING INSULATED cuPS IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVE_OFOR NOTE _ _ D BE REPLACED TO OF UNII I _ _ on _...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271022 26 21 I t 34 ...

Page 35: ...20 unc x 3 4 Case BatteryMech Hinge Switch InterlockN OprvN Opn Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Hamass LightSocket Includes4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 30 Amp Nut KepsHex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch PlungerNormalOp Olive Switch Jgnition Nut Ignition Cover Key Switch Key Ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271022 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 14 11 53 5 52 55 54 14 36 ...

Page 37: ...ge BumperHood Dash Dash Bolt Cardage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash L H ClipTinnermanGrille P L Panel Dash R H ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 HoodAssembly BumperHood Washer 13 32x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grillew ClipsMS 558 Lens Grille Fend Ftrest PntSTLT N HLD 558 Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt PivotBracketAssembly LH Pivot BracketAssembly R H Nut Lockw Insert 114 20UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271022 GROUND DRIVE 32 _ 30 103 97 62 16 102 16 19 32 _ 94__6_ 18_ _98 30 61 146 i 27 77 106 lOO 55 38 ...

Page 39: ...680600 Nut Crownleck 3 6 16 UNC 62 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 105 71079516 53 105710X Unk Clutch 106 74780520 55 105709X Spdng Return Clutch 116 72110610 56 74760620 BoltHex 3 6 16x1 1 4 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive Hydro 144 19111016 59 140312 Keeper _rdePSpan 145 7449 _40 61 17490612 ScrewThdrol 3 8 16x3 4Ty 146 744905 36 37 147 7449 2324 62 8883R Cover Pedal 148 159103 63 140186 Pulley...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271022 STEERING ASSEMBLY __43 s i D 1 a j _41 62 44 4O ...

Page 41: ...trnenShaftAssembly 25 154406 Bracket Steering 26 126847X Bushing Unk Drag 27 136874 Gear Sector 28 19131416 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x16 Gauge 29 17490612 Scraw Thd Roll 3 8 16x3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Re 36 155099 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert SteedngWheel 39 19133808 Washer 13i32x2 3 8x8Gauge 40 STD541537 Gdpco Nut 41 100711L Adaptor SteedngWheel 42 145054 Boot Steedng Sha...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271022 4O 6 33 29 t O_TIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester I 4 _ i _ _ I _ i _ _ _ _ _ _ L_ ss _ M I 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...ee Breakdown KohlerModel No CV15S 41567 Muffler Gasket KohlerCV13 CV16 5 Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Standard90 3 8 18 NPT Washer ShieldBrn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Screw Thdrel 5 16 18 x 3 4 Tyt Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 ...

Page 44: ...13 32 x I x 10 Gauge 16 121250X Clip Push in Hinged 17 123976X Nut 21 153236 Spdng Seat 22 STD541431 Screw Thd RoD 3 8 16xl 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 x I x 14 Gauge Pan Seat EmbossQCK Conn 25 127018X Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting DESCRIPTION B _ Snap Bolt Gan _ge 114 20x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spdng Lcololut Flange I 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge B...

Page 45: ...TION Decal V Belt DriveSchematic Decal V BaitSchematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Auto Sears Gold Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owners Manual English OwneCsManual 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 33re 65139 Stem Valve 106227 X fire Front 59904 Tube FrontTim Not Provided SeMc...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271022 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 5 13 11__ 6 12 13 2 3 6 8 I i I I 20 46 ...

Page 47: ...ring Nylon 7 125631X Gdp Handle Ruted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Unk Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 4939M RetainerSpdng 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73680800 Nut Crownlock1 2 13 UNC 19 139668 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpdng 31 140302 Bearing Pvt LiftSpherical 32 73540600 Nut Crowrdock 3 8 24 NOTE Allcomponentdimensionsgiv...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271022 MOWERDECK 21 22 t23 24 i 2 26 2 48 ...

Page 49: ... 131494 Pufley rdter Fiat 121 143723 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x16 128 153390 Gauge 129 19131312 40 STD541437 Nut Crowrdock3 8 16 UNC 130 STD5237 10 41 133551 Rod Pivot wi_ Nibs 43 140083 ROd Clatch _ Secondary with 131 STD533710 Nibs 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 132 19132203 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw r_ Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 141 6266H 48 133944 Washer Hardened 130794 49 155066 Roller...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271022 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0650 58 139 41 91 23 19 28 59 35 5O ...

Page 51: ...uide Slot 83 142971 JackshaftAssembly 18 150772 Shaft Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft 19 150773 Bearing Thrust 42x68x16 88 142973 Screw Cap 23 142944 Block CylinderAssembly 89 142974 Washer 7 16 x I x 1 2 24 142945 Seal Lip 10 x 25 x 7 90 142978 Sleeve Baadng 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 142976 Seal Wiper 26 150774 Center SectionAssembly Kit 92 142977 Spring Block 27 142948 Seal Lip 26x42xB 93 142978 Wa...

Page 52: ...OR MODEL NUMBER 917 917 271022 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41567 AIR INTAKE i 2 6 D 11 _ 10 9 CRANKSHAFT I 1 I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES J 1 _ 3 15 14 13 1k 1_ 8 ENGINE CONTROLS I 3 6 52 ...

Page 53: ...ge M6 x 1 0 12 SM 0642025 Screw He Range M6x1 0x25 13 12 090 05 Lever Governor 14 25 158 11 Bushing Throttle Linkage 15 12 079 01 Linkage Throttle 16 25 158 08 Bushing Linkage Retaining CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO 1 12 014 37 Crankshaft 1 M 0829033 2 12 139 01 Plug Cup 2 12 O41 03 3 M 0841080 4 12 125 11 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 5 12 445 06 6 M 0645025 Decal Hors...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 917 271022 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41567 FUEL SYSTEM I 4 2 26_ CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 54 ...

Page 55: ...26 03 Needle Idle Fuel Adjust 16 M 0645020 Spring Idle Fuel Screw IdlaSpeedAdjuet 17 12 096 07 Spdng Idle Speed 18 235011 Plate Throttle 19 24 032 05 Screw Throftle Plate 2 20 M 0640034 Shaft Throttlewith Lever and Seal 21 24 194 01 Shaft Choke 22 24 18603 Spdng Choke 23 M 0545010 Plate Choke Jet Main 24 12 018 01 Kit Float 25 12 402 0_ Gasket Bowl 26 12 318 09 Bowl Fuel 27 X 75 23 Solenoid Assemb...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER917 271022 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41567 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I _ I 0 _ o_ OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I 6 II CRANKCASE I 23 _ 1 2 3 4 STARTING SYSTEM I I 56 ...

Page 57: ...upScreen Screw Hex Range M5 x 0 8 x 16 Screw I_ex F_nge M10 x 1 5 x 25 Bracket Oil Pump Relief Valve Spdng Oil Pump Relief Valve Pistcrl Oil Pump Relief Valve Body Oil Pump Relief Valve Filter Oil Plug Square Head Solid 3 8 Oi Pump Assembly O Ring Oil Pump Cover Cover Oil Pump Screw Hex Range M5 x 0 8 x 16 3 Seal Oil P T O End Screw Hex Flange M8 x 1 25 x45 12 57 Pan Oil 7 12 153 01 8 25 162 07 9 ...

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Page 59: ... GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL O1 D I 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 dlrecUon on slopes ...

Page 60: ...raci6n 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 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 Iilii_ HI H WherJ requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Product ...

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