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Page 1: ...es differently from previously built engines Before you start the en gine read and understand this Owner s Manual CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating 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 II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears...

Page 2: ... 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 system cleaning or repairs caused by ...

Page 3: ...themselves and others from serious injury SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which 3 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 Un...

Page 4: ...low 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 then 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 carry pa...

Page 5: ...UE ONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible depend ability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retai...

Page 6: ...1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18_ 1 Lockwasher 3 8 _Lr Steering WheeI v j Steering Extension Adapter Steering Shaft Boot O Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Video Cassette 6 ...

Page 7: ...s or boxes and remove BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF 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 in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor s...

Page 8: ...osition Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _ WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure t...

Page 9: ...g motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments 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 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT Y...

Page 10: ...EVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT 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 ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...METER Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH 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 CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction...

Page 12: ...g tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine 12 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 exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on gra...

Page 13: ... engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut 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 or the deflector shield in place Clutch Lever Engaged Position f Lift Lever High Posit...

Page 14: ...and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or car...

Page 15: ...umps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate 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 atta...

Page 16: ...overt ghton 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 Adjustments section of this manual sh...

Page 17: ...ion 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 hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt i...

Page 18: ...k the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick 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 co...

Page 19: ...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 section 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 the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter 19 Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter Turn oil ...

Page 20: ...GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower 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 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 remov...

Page 21: ...o side If 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 tron...

Page 22: ...UST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be adjusted Depress clutch brake pedal and engage parking brake Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam ...

Page 23: ...re and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaininc ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washer Retaining Rinl Axle Cover 23 I ...

Page 24: ...as shown Tighten securely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Battery Door Bo Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder 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 g...

Page 25: ... and adjustment should not be necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitud_ or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning the adjusting needl_ in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel _ mixture Turning the adjusting needles out counterclockwise increases the su...

Page 26: ...justing needle out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed h...

Page 27: ...sential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels 9called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moistu which leads to separation and formatio_ 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 th_...

Page 28: ...noid or starter 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 Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center departme...

Page 29: ...Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Set in Higher Cut position 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 refill wit fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline...

Page 30: ...ged position 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 Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck...

Page 31: ...ESENCE RELAY 3 Fss _ 7 I HEADLIGHTS t L K L I _ YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED REMOVABLE _ _ _ o WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR IGNITION SWITCH v _ SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY OFF M G A1 NONE BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE RUWLIGHT B A1 A2 L NON REMOVABLE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHT RUN E A1 NONE CONNECTIONS RELAY NESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL START 3 S A1 NONE CHA...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271051 ELECTRICAL 32 ...

Page 33: ...7 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 163968 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 170219 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uric x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal Red 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 81 1097...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271051 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 208 208 53 52 55 _ 57 54 2_ 74 3 3 38 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ...Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Gdlle Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 58 150127 Duct Air Engine 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8016 UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 115 1706062...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271051 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ... Strap Torque90 Degrees 29 71673 Cap Parking Brake 116 72110610 BoltRdhd Sqneck 30 169592 Bracket Transaxle 3 8 15 x 1 25 32 STD523107 Bolt 145 74490540 Bo_t Hex Flghd 5 16 18 Gr 5 34 155071 Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 150 165850 BushingBellcrank Grd Drive 35 120183X Bearing Nylon 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga 36 STD551062 Washer 156 166002 Washer Srrted 5 161D x 1 125 37 STD571810 Roll Pin ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271051 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 3 i 1 i i 62 44 51_54 27 _1 k _ _l V _ A 29 _ 2S 29 15 15 47 13 2O 3O 67 67 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...2 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Suppod Shaft Screw Hex Wsh Hd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steedng Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steenng Wheel Washer 1...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271051 ENGINE 40 I 33 29 t OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester l 23 4O ...

Page 41: ...5 8 Engine See Breakdown Kohler Model CV 15 5 41596 Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer ShieldBrn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 5 ...

Page 42: ...16 121250X Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 21 171852 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Pnt Seat btk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch BushingSnap BIk Ny150 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 FigGr 5 Zinc Bolt Sh...

Page 43: ...TION Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Sd Wht Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 Stem Value 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 frentWhite Service 6 2...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271051 LIFT ASSEMBLY 5 J 13 19 3 13 6 13 19 2O 44 ...

Page 45: ...31X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spdng 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 140302 Beadng Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All compon...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271051 MOWER DECK 159 _ 144 45 40_45 34 106J_ 102 103 105 o _ _ J_ J A 102 119 5 6 19 _ 21 I 1 18 29 18 112 117 _ _116 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...5891 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 147 131335 Rod Hinge 148 169022 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 149 165898 Washer Spacer t50 19091216 Pulley Mandrel 151 169670 Nut Toplock Flanged 152 169676 Bolt 153 169674 Fastner Christmas Tree 154 169675 Pulley Idler Flat 155 169671 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16Ga 156 169672 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 157 169669 Guard Mandrel L H 158 17720410 Retainer Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271051 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C ...

Page 49: ...her 627 tD x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 79 792144 762 ID x 031W 82 778333 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 83 778338 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 85 792154 30 780108 Cup Washer 87 788089A 1 127 ID x 032W 150 788093A 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 157 788088A Use As Needed 180 730229A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 900 794712 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 34 780194 Bu...

Page 50: ...DEL NUMBER 917 271051 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15 5S TYPE NUMBER 41596 AIR INTAKE I 6 g 11 _ 10 9 CRANKSHAFT 1 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 1 _ 3 15 _ t 14 13 __ ENGINE CONTROLS I EXHAUSTJ _ I _ 4 _ _3 6 I 50 ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271051 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15 5S TYPE NUMBER 41596 FUEL SYSTEM I 7 J 7 J 3 2 1 14 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 25__ 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271051 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15 5S TYPE NUMBER 41596 IGNITION ELECTRICAL J OIL PAN I LUBRICATION J Io_3 _17___ _6 21 CRANKCASE I 23 22 lO 2 4 6 STARTING SYSTEM J O 1 52 ...

Page 53: ... Clip Mounting 3 11 M 0545020 S Screw Hex Flange M5 x 8 x 20 3 12 12 063 05 S Baffle Intake Side 13 M 0645016 S Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 x 16 2 14 12 063 08 S Baffle Cylinder Head 15 12 063 01 S Baffle Cylinder NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 113 64 S Decal Horsepower DESCRIPTION 12 079 07 S Linkage Choke 12 237 01 S Clamp Cable M 0664020 S Screw Locked Socket M6x1 0x20 2 M 0545016 S Screw Hex Flange M5 x 8 x...

Page 54: ...es 15 12 454 03 S 16 M 0645020 S Tie wire 25 452 20 S Terminal 17 12 096 07 S 15 12 041 06 S Gasket bowl retainer screw 18 235011 S 19 24 032 05 S 20 M 0640034 S NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 041 0t S Gasket Carburetor 21 24 194 01 S 12 757 03 S Kit Carburetor Repair 22 24 186 03 S 12 518 37 S Lead Red 37 20 Gauge 23 M 0545010 S Uninsulated Socket and Insulated Socket Terminal 24 12 018 01 S M 561010 S Screw...

Page 55: ...1 Screw Hex Flange M8 X 1 25 X 45 Pan Oil Assembly Includes 12 14 17 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 032 03 S 12 522 18 S 12 445 02 S M 0839025 S 12 380 03 S 12 755 49 S 12 089 18 S 12 422 08 S 12 422 09 S 12 422 10 S 12 422 11 S 12 422 12 S 12 422 13 S 12 422 07 S 12 144 27 S 12 874 07 S 12 874 08 S 12 874 09 S 11 12 018 02 S 12 12 108 0 7 S 12 108 08 S 12 108 09 S 1...

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