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Page 1: ... Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment Foranswers to your questions aboutthis product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...chase Please contact your nearest 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 Thi...

Page 3: ...of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by 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 that child...

Page 4: ...rt 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 overturn 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 slope A...

Page 5: ...e 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 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 t...

Page 6: ...TS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE 1 Large Flat Washer O 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x I 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 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob 6 ...

Page 7: ...6 Gauge Parts packet separately in carton Seat Cassette Manual Parts Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size u 2 Latch Hook Assemblies Steering Wheel Adapter Slope Sheet Steedng Wheel Insert 4 2 Keys Steering 1 Extension Shaft ____ 2 Shoulder Bolt 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 Gauge Wheels Q 2 Centedock Nuts 7 ...

Page 8: ...en sion and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex b01t and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut secure ly to 18 22 ft Ibs torque _ Place tabs of steering 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 extension Position steering whe...

Page 9: ...n securely Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel Mounting Bracket 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 s...

Page 10: ...harging 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 CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST v All assembly instructions have been completed v No remaining loose parts in carton i Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps _ Seat is adjusted comfortably a...

Page 11: ...E ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS AI rACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETYRULES SEC_ON FREEWHEEL A_omat_ Mode_on_ 11 ...

Page 12: ...R Used to engage the mower blades or other attach ments mounted to your _acJpr LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCWBRAKE 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 s...

Page 13: ... move throttle controlto slow positionand allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFP 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 condition...

Page 14: ...r 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 for_vard hole of control rod Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood ...

Page 15: ...e sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position onssat operat j depress _utc_rak_ ped_andsstpaddng brske 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 into ignition and tum key clockwise to START position and rel...

Page 16: ...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 return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this pro cedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your tractor is now purged and ready for normal operation MOWING TI...

Page 17: ...feres 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 of gr...

Page 18: ... 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 re_laL _eair filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean a...

Page 19: ...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 hex boll 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 TrailingI _Up MandrelAssembly Blade...

Page 20: ... 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 tam perature Change 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 yean SAE VISCC_TY GRADES Check the crankcase oil l...

Page 21: ...ry 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 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing sea...

Page 22: ...rk plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with TRACTOR 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 dutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti s...

Page 23: ... When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than roar tighten nuts F 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 tums When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than roar tighten nut P against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment _ _ _ I Mandrel o e Both ...

Page 24: ...ted above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Cdntact your nearest authorized ser vice center department Operating Arm Do Not touch this nut Iffurther brake adjustment is necessary contact your nearest authorized service center department 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage...

Page 25: ...eel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department 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 ring securely in...

Page 26: ...older out of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or pre vent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring dia gram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp auto...

Page 27: ...usting needle Be sure you have a clean air filler and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjusfme_s with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Idle soeed settino With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1750 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast turn idle speed adjusti...

Page 28: ...el 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 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 lin...

Page 29: ...operator presence switch 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 ToAdjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser vice center C...

Page 30: ...part s F_ ulty operator safety presence control system CORRECTION 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 refi...

Page 31: ... around mandrels Switch is OFF Bulb s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator CORRECTION Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Rep...

Page 32: ...s sion during shipment or servicing Engine backfires Engine4throttlecontrol not when turning set at SLOW engine OFF position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION Place freewheel control in engaged position Replace motion drive belt Purge transmission Move throttle controlto SLOW positionand allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine 32 ...

Page 33: ...S EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BA rrERY BGT 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 UGHTS 1 HEADLIGHTS RELAY NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING b _ ULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271023 41 t i t 34 ...

Page 35: ...tery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 26 108824X Fuse 30 Amp 27 73510400 Nut Keps Flex 1 4 20 Uric 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 140_01 Sw_tch Ig_tion 31 124211X Nut Igei_on 32 141226 Cover Key Switch 33 109310X Key Igei_on 40 161352 Harness IgelUon 41 71110408 Bc4t HexHead Rn 1 4 20xl 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 145673 Soleflo_ 44 73640400 NutKepsBI...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271023 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 53 52 5s 54 3 3 74 3 36 14 ...

Page 37: ...BumperHood Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH ClipTinnerman GrilleP L Panel Dash R H ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 HoodAssembly BumperHood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille w ClipsMS 558 Lens Gdlle Fend FtrastPnt STLT N HLD 558 Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Pivot BracketAssembly L H Pivot BracketAssembly R H Nut Lock w insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271023 GROUND DRIVE 30 103 96 95 94 _ 146 tO0 27 _lOo 55 38 ...

Page 39: ...93 142564 Line Fuel Hydro 4 37 1572H Pin Roll 94 140462 Fan Hydro7 38 131494 Pulley Idler Rat 95 144643 Control BypassHydro20 l res 39 74760644 Bolt 96 4497H RetainerSpdng 1 Zinc Cad 40 4470J Spacer Split 97 140469 Keeper BoltRh Hydro 0750 18 20 41 165838 Keeper Bolt Idler 42 19131312 Washe 13 32 x13 16 x12 98 73510600 Nut KepaHex 3 8 16Unc Gauge 100 19111216 Washer 11i32x3 4x16Ga 47 127783 Pulley...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271023 STEERING ASSEMBLY __44 1 _41 27_ _27 43 44 27 2o _ 4O ...

Page 41: ...auge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steedng Column DraglinkExtendedStamped Washer Lock BeadngAxle STLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC ShaftAssembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 x 5 8 PlttmanShaftAssembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 6 16 x 3...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271023 33 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 8O 4 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...ne Sea Breakdown Kohler ModelNo CV15S 41572 Muffler Gasket KohlerCV13 CV16 5 Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Standard90 3 8 18 NPT Washer ShieldBm DbrGuard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel CapAssembly Fuel Seam Vented Clamp Hose ScrewThdrol5 16 18 x 3 4 Tyt Une Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Fuel Une Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge...

Page 44: ...00 Washer 13 32 x I x 10 Gauge 16 121250X Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut 21 153236 Spring Seat 22 STD541431 Screw Thd RolL 3 8 16xl 24 19171912 Washer 13 32x 1 x 14Gauge Pan Seat EmbossQCK Conn 25 127018X KnobSeat Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 114 20x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Range 114Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge B...

Page 45: ...ematic DESCRIPTION Decal V Bait Schemalic Decal Batter Diehard Decal BatteryDngr PsnEng Decal FenderAuto Sears Gold Decal Uft Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owners Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 ValveCap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided ServiceItemOnly...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271023 LIFT ASSEMBLY 5 13 12 13 3 2 6 2O 46 ...

Page 47: ...g Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Ruted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lilt LH 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 4939M RetainerSpring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73680800 Nut Crownlock1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 31 140302 Bearing Pvt LiftSpherical 32 73540600 Nut Crowniock 3 8 24 NOTE All componentdimensionsg...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271023 MOWER DECK 58 17 21 2 16 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...lat 121 143723 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x16 128 153390 Gauge 129 19131312 40 STD541437 NutCrowelock3 8 16UNC 130 STD523710 41 133551 Rod Pivot withNibs 43 140083 Rod Clutch Secondary with 131 STD533710 Nibs 44 140088 Guard _anc_ ral LH 132 19132203 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 141 6266H 48 133944 Washer Hardened 130794 49 155066 RollerAssembly Cam Follower 50 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271023 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 O650 58 139 28 59 91 23 19 I 3O 9O 53 4 5 3 35 1 5O ...

Page 51: ...1 Guide 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 10x25x7 90 142975 SlaeveBearing 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 142976 Seal Wiper 26 150774 Center SectionAssemblyKit 92 142977 Spring Block 27 142948 Seal Lip 26 x 42 x 8 93 142978 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 917 271023 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41572 AIR INTAKE J 6 1 8 W _ 11 _ 10 _ 9 CRANKSHAFT I II _ip BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I ENGINE CONTROLS EXHAUST I 52 ...

Page 53: ... 02 Clip Mounting 3 11 M 0545020 Screw HexFlange M5x Sx20 3 12 12 06o3 05 Baffle Intake Side 13 M 0645016 Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1 0x 16 2 14 12 063 08 Baffle CylinderHead 15 12 063 O1 Baffle Cylinder 1 12 079 07 Linkage Choke 2 12 237 01 Clamp Cable 3 M 0664020 Screw LockedSocket M6 x 1 0 x20 2 4 M 0545016 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 8 x 16 5 12 536 09 Control Speed Assembly IncludesKey Numbers6 through...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 917 271023 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41572 FUEL SYSTEM J 4 7 _1o 14 33 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER J 25__ _4 I 15 54 ...

Page 55: ...ing 15 12 326 03 Needle Idle Fuel Adjust 16 M 0645020 Spdng Idle Fuel Screw Idle Speed Adjust 17 12 09607 Spring Idle Spend 18 235011 Plate Thmttla 19 24 032 05 Screw Throttle Plate 2 20 M 0640034 Shaft ThrottlewithLever and Seal 21 24 194 01 Shaft Choke 22 24 186 03 Spring Choke 23 M 0545010 Plate Choke Jet Main 24 12 01801 Kit Float 25 12 402 02 Gasket Bowl 26 12 31809 Bowl Fuel 27 X 75 23 Kit S...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER917 271023 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41572 IGNITION I ELECTRICAL I mit 14 _D e r OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I CRANKCASE I 10 2 STARTING SYSTEM J 3 i 56 ...

Page 57: ...ick upScreen Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x 16 Screw Rexl tange M10 x 1 5 x 25 Bracket Oil Pump Relief Valve Spring Oil Pump Relief Valve Piston Oil Pump Relief Valve Body Oil Pump Relief Valve Filter Oil Plug Square Head Solid 3 8 Oil PumpAssembly O Ring Oil Pump Cover Cover Oil Pump Screw Hex Flange M5 x0 8 x 16 3 Seal Oil RT O End Screw Hex Flange M8 x 1 25 x 45 12 Pan Oil 57 7 12 153 01 8 25 162 ...

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Page 59: ...E ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL n co 6 Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu r ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...eparaci6n a domicilio 1 600 676 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 existingAgreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information _ _ Product Type Pa...

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