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Page 1: ... Maintenance Repair Parts 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...f purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman dding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard tdp charge will apply This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States Th...

Page 3: ...or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not tum on slopes unless neses sary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near dropoffs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced tr...

Page 4: ...ore and when backing look behind and down for small children A_ Look for this symbol to point out impor tant safety precadtions It means u _u TIONIt BECOME AWARE YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED _CAUTION In order to prevent acciden tal starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always dis connect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug _kCAUTION Do not coast...

Page 5: ...e and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintair ing cedng for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of thi...

Page 6: ... 1 4 _ Steedng Wheel Adapter 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x I 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 5 16 10 _ 1 Lockwashar 3 8 t Steedng Extension Steedng Shaft Boot Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Keys Video Cassette 2 Keys Slope Sheet 6 ...

Page 7: ...EMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steedng 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 so they are pointing straight forward Remove steemg wheel adapter from steering w...

Page 8: ...rking 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 forward off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID AWARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manua...

Page 9: ...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 V CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you re ceive the best performance and satisfac tion from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed ...

Page 10: ...D FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTSON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKINGBRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CLUTCH ENGAGED LOW PARKINGBRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULESSECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREEWHEEL Automatic Models o_y 10 ...

Page 11: ...tery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachraents 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor 11 IGNITION SWITCH Used for ...

Page 12: ... _ comple ely as aescnoed above Detore X _F sJ _ _ P_ition leaving the operator s position to empty T arking TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL control J _ _ Brake Always operate engine at full throttle _ _ _ V _ Engaged Operating engine at less than full Clutch _ _ __ _ _ S o_ Position Brake eda i throttle reduces the battery charging Full throttle offers the best bagging _ _ t MotionControl and mower perfo...

Page 13: ...rol in freewheel ing position Free wheel 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 reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood fro...

Page 14: ...ot store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out oi fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place motion control lever in ...

Page 15: ...n See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutcW brake pedal Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five 5 seconds Repeat this procedur...

Page 16: ... attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the gr...

Page 17: ...d 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 belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check brake operation Check tire pressure Check opera...

Page 18: ...t BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL Raise mower to highest pos ition 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 18 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assem bly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assem...

Page 19: ...ass clippings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transexle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authodzed service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use ...

Page 20: ... season Service paper car tridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions Remove knob and cover Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER Slide foam pre cleaner off oartddge Wash it in liquid detergent and water Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Allow it to dry Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in...

Page 21: ...f 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 Remove small retainer spdng and lift clutch spdng off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spdng slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anfi swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spdng Disconnect suspensio...

Page 22: ...If the following front to beck a_ustment 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 be...

Page 23: ...er than 1 9 16 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retightan 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 fudher maintenance is necee sary Contact your nearest authorized service center depertment W _h Parking Brake Engaged Nut A Jam Nut Do Not...

Page 24: ...e per instructionsin 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 authorized service center depadment TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear w...

Page 25: ...le first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and nut as shown Tighten securely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Seat Nut Hex Red Cable Black TO REP...

Page 26: ...should not be necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general tuming the adjusting needles In clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Tuming the adjusting needles out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to...

Page 27: ...n idle fuel adjusting 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 eng...

Page 28: ... 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 moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dema_e the fuel system of an engine while Jnstorage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel ...

Page 29: ...INE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to stad Replace spark plug Clean rsplace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tot refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor ir section Contact an authorized service centerldepartment Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Rep...

Page 30: ...ogged mower deck vent from build up 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 rogap 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 r...

Page 31: ...ery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission dudng shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW_ position for 30 seconds stopping engine Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Le...

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Page 33: ...SUt ATED CLIPS NOTE IF WtRiNG tNSUU_TED CUPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD 8E REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE yOUR WIRING NOl1 YOUR TFtACTOR IS EQUiPPEO WITH ASPEQAL ALTERNA IOFt SYSTEM hiE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THBR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHT HESS OF THE UGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDt E THE LIGHTS WILL DiM AS THE ENGINE IS ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271060 ELECTRICAL I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 41 1 I 1 t t I t t 21 I I I I i I I I 1 I I I_ I 701 l 11 t I t T I I I I I I I I I I s I I I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ... Hex Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Case Ba ttery Mech Hinge Swttch Interlock N Opn N Opn Harness Light Socket Includes 4152J Bu_ Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Batten 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 15Amp Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive Switch Ignition Key Ignition t tames s ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271060 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 58 12 ss f_ 2O6 74 ...

Page 37: ...5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 38 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Gritte PIckofl Lit 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Gdlle PIckoff RH 57 S 11To22507 Bolt Rn Hex I14 20 UNC x 75 58 150127 Duct Air Engine P L LT 60 72140606 BottRdhd Sqnk 3 8 18 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 73680600 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271060 GROUND DRIVE 156 166 35 v 38 ...

Page 39: ...5X Retalner Bolt 164 19091010 50 STD523715 Bolt 165 165623 51 8_1437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 166 166880 52 s rD541431 Nut Cmwnlock 5 16 18 Unc 168 165492 53 105710X Link Clutch 169 165580 55 I_X Sp_lng Return Clutch 197 169613 56 STD523712 Bo tHex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 198 169593 57 140294 V Belt 199 169612 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 200 72140508 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 62 8_83R Cover Pedal 202...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271060 STEERINGASSEMBLY _ ____ _ c i I 40 ...

Page 41: ...e Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge ng Steedng Column Dm_ink Washer Look Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexltange Lock Shaft Assembly Steedng Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 suppon Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd Ton PittrnanShaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 82 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 I 6 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steedng Screw Insert Steedng Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 G...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9172 71060 ENGINE 4 44 _ 33 33 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester S_ L _ p_ i 42 ...

Page 43: ...ne See Breakdown KohlerModel No CV15S 41567 Muffler Gasket Kohlar 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 Llna Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer Lo...

Page 44: ...asher 13 32 x I x 10 Gauge 16 121250X Spdng 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Locknut Flange 114Grade 5 STD541437 Nut 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 124181X Spdng Seat 22 STD541431 Nut 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Ga 155925 Pan Seat Emboss QCK Conn 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 166369 Knob Seat 121246X Br...

Page 45: ... Schematic DESCRIPTION Decal Bettery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Auto Sears Decal Lift Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Decal By Pass LT Hydro Owner sManual English Owner sManual Spaolsh WHEELS TIRES 4 10 KEY PART NO NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stm Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Service Item Only...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271060 LIFTASSEMBLY 13 46 ...

Page 47: ...on 7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 13_65 Unk Lid L H 12 13_66 Unk Lift R H 13 1 D624008 Retainer Spring 15 167253 Unk Front 16 _ Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hes with Weshar Ineatt 1 2 13 UNC 19 139668 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpdng 31 140302 Beadng Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All componentdimens...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271060 MOWERDECK 167 68 I 2 16 1 18 21 21 223 24 _117 26 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 147 131335 Rod Hinge 148 169022 Screw ThdroiWasherHeed 149 165898 Washer Spacer 150 19091216 Pulley Mandrel 151 169670 Nut Taplock Ranged 152 169676 Bolt 153 169674 Featner ChrlatmasTrae 154 169675 Pulley Idler Rat 155 169671 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 156 169672 Gauge 157 169669 NutCrownlock3 8 16 UNC 158 17720410 Guard Mandrel L H 159 72140614 ReWne Screw rhd Roll 114 20x 5 8 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271060 HYDROGEARTRANSAXLE MODELNUMBER314 0510 5O ...

Page 51: ...2 170395 Magnet Ring 112 170436 43 170396 Spdng Bypass 113 170437 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 _ 4 X 2 5 Long 116 170438 45 170397 Filler 119 170439 46 1703S8 Base Filler 120 170440 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 121 170441 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 49 170401 Arm Bypass 122 170442 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 External 123 170443 51 170403 Seal Up 741 X 250 X 250 124 170444 Tc 52 170404 Flat Washer...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 271060 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER 41567 L IR INTAKE I t _ S S e RANKSHAFT I I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 15 ENGINE CONTROLS I __ S 52 ...

Page 53: ...54 02 _NM_H _ 11 M 0545020 M5 x 8 x 20 Inta 3 ka 12 12 063 05 Baffle Side 13 M 0645016 Screw Hex Range M6 x 1 0 x 16 2 14 12 063 08 Baffle _r Heed 15 12 063 01 Baffle Cylinder NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 113 64 Decal Horsepower ENGINE CONTROLS DESCRIPTION 12 079 07 Linkage Choke 12 237 01 Clamp Cable M 0664020 Screw Locked Socket M6 x 1 0 x 20 2 M 0545016 Screw Hex Flange M5 x x16 12 536 09 Control Speed A...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271060 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER 41567 FUEL SY6TEM I 4 31 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER 54 ...

Page 55: ...12 755 03 Screw Idle Speed Adjust 14 X 426 9 Spring IdleSpeed 15 12 326 03 Plate Throttle 16 M 0645020 Screw Throttla Plate 2 Shaft Throttle with Lever 17 12 096 07 and Seal 18 235011 Shaft Choke 19 24 032 05 Spdng Choke 20 M 0640034 Plate Choke Jet Main 21 24 194 01 Kit Float 22 24 186 03 Gasket Bowl 23 Bowl Fuel Kit Solenoid Assembly Includes Key Number 29 Gasket Bowl Retainer Screw Nut Has Flan...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271060 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV15S TYPENUMBER41567 IGNITION I ELECTRICAL I _ _ _ ___ OIL PAN I LUBRICATION J 1 CRANKCASE I STARTING SYSTEM I d ...

Page 57: ...isk up STARTING SYSTEM 9 12 096 03 Cover Oil Pick upScreen I0 M 0545016 Screw Hex Range M5 x 0 8 x 16 KEY PART 11 M 10390L 5 Screw Hex Range Ml0x NO NO 1 5 x 25 1 M 0839070 12 12 126 02 Bracket Oil Pump Relief Valve 2 25 096 03 13 12 089 03 vaSPalvdnge oil Pump Rellef 14 12_ 01 Piston oil Pump Relief 3 12 755 54 Valve 4 12 227 06 15 12 208 01 Body Oil PumpRelief Valve 5 45 170 0_ 16 12 050 O1 Fill...

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Page 59: ...ING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not l greater than 15 never across the face Make rums gradu I ally to prevent tlpplng or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing dlrectlon on slopes ...

Page 60: ...epair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirects 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 600 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800488 1222 For Information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 p...

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