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Page 1: ...sion engine which operates differently from previously budt engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual 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 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...nty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase 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 ...

Page 3: ... the edge of a cliff or ditch or if _ 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 accider Ls 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 th...

Page 4: ...t 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 not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Taft grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you wilt not have to stop or shi_t while on the...

Page 5: ...erly 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 AWARNING Thi...

Page 6: ...TS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE 1 Large Flat Washer 0 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 6 ...

Page 7: ... carton Seat Steermg Wheel l Manual Video Cassette Mulcher _ Plate 7 Parts Bag t t i t I Steering Boot Parts Bag contents not shown full size 2 Latch Hook Assemblies Steenng Wheel Insert Steering Wheel _ Adapter 2 Keys Steering Extension Shaft Slope Sheet _ 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge Shoulder Bolt 2 Gauge Wheels G 2 Centerlock Nuts 7 ...

Page 8: ...OT Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in exten sion and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut secure ly to 18 22 ft Ibs torque Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in clash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointingstraight forward Slid...

Page 9: ... GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower Be sure they are proper ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per formance Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface Adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual With mower in desired height of c...

Page 10: ...dy for 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 All assembly instructions have been completed i No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comf...

Page 11: ...R REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING n n 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 SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL AutomaticModelsonly 11 ...

Page 12: ...tor 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 FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor ATrACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and ...

Page 13: ...ion and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Tum 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 conditions when tractor is standing idle wit...

Page 14: ...ary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake posi tion and engage parking brake Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is depressed To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT...

Page 15: ...ewheel control is in the transmission engaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress dutch brake pedal and set pa_ng brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISEN GAGED position Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before stprting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START po...

Page 16: ...utch 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 16 Your tractor is now purged and ready for normal operation M...

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 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 ...

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: ... Raise 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 19 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 L...

Page 20: ...axle ever leak or require servicing contact ynur nearest authorized service center 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 tem perature SNE VISCOSrrY GRADES Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for ...

Page 21: ...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 See TO CHA...

Page 22: ...re from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plu_l 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...

Page 23: ... nut H from trunnion 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 turn of nut G will change dim P by approximately 3 8 Recheck side to side adjustment Mandrel Both Front Unks Should be Equal in Length Nut G Nut H Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT T...

Page 24: ...stance as 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 Arm Do Not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact your nearest authonzed service center department TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage...

Page 25: ...nd prevent flat tires due to stow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining _ f_ _ _ _ Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY A CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batter ies Always wear eye protection when around...

Page 26: ...ng dia gram in the Repair Parts section of this manual TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash 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 _ Hood _ Headlight Wire Connector ...

Page 27: ...ch allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle Be sure you I ave a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted propedy see above Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral...

Page 28: ... 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 lines...

Page 29: ...sence switch es 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 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 C...

Page 30: ...uretor out of adjust ment Engine valves out of adjustment Worn bent or loose blade Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged part s Faulty operator safety presence control system 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: ...ound 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 Replac...

Page 32: ...maged 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: ...NAL 11 SPARK SLACK _ IGNITION _ _ PLUG UNIT GAP t J 2 PLUGS ON FUEL SHUT OFF REGULATOR SOLENOID HEADLIGHTS IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF G M L NONE RUN LIGHT B L A Y RUN B _ L NONE START B L S NONE O NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIR...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271100 41 26 21 i 16 16 45 52 29 34 ...

Page 35: ...tery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 26 166180 Fuse 15Amp 27 73510400 NutKeps Hexl 4 20Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 29 160784 Switch Plunger Norr_alOp Olive 30 140301 Switch Ignition 31 124211X Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover Key Switch 33 109310X Key Ignition 40 166148 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 145673 Solenoid 44 73640400 Nut Keps...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271100 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 18 58 29 28 12 31 53 51 55 57 14 60 54 36 ...

Page 37: ...sh Dash Bolt Carnage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip i3nnerrnanGrille P L Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly BumperHood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Gdlle w Crips MSo558 Lens Grille Feod Ftrest Pnt STLT W CPH 558 Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Pivot BracketAssembly L H Pivot Bracket Assembly R H Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271100 GROUHD DRtVE 38 ...

Page 39: ...ring Return Clutch 157 153236 56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3 8 16x 1 1 4 158 165589 57 140294 V Belt 159 165494 59 140312 Keeper CenterSpan 160 19292016 61 17490612 ScrewThdrot 3 8 16x314Ty 161 72140406 11 62 8883R Cover Pedal 162 73680400 63 140186 Pulley Engine 163 74780416 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 164 19091010 65 STD551143 Washer 165 165623 66 154778 Keeper Belt EngineHydro 166 166880 70 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271100 STEERING ASSEMBLY _63 _ i 1 7 t _41 62 44 68 43 40 ...

Page 41: ...auge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Beadng Axle STLTIGT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC ShaftAssembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd Tom Pittman ShaftAssembty Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32x7iSx 16Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod 3e Bushing Steedng Screw I...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271100 33 29 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42 ...

Page 43: ... x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown Kohler ModelNo CV16 43520 Muffler Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Standard gO 3 8 18 NPT Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Screw Thdrol5 16 18 x 3 4 Tyt Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hax Washer Head Tnd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Wash...

Page 44: ...t Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x I x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Emboss QCK Conn KnobSeat Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 153236 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16x 12 Gauge 25 127018X ...

Page 45: ...68380 168381 DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Pnl Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Batter Diehard Decal BattePt Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender AutoSears Decal Engine Kohler Decat Lift Handte Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap 13re 65139 Stem Valve 106222X nre Front 5990...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271100 LIFT ASSEMBLY 28 27 13 19 I 13 32 _ 19 13 32 49 13 3O 3 6 r i_ y IS 46 ...

Page 47: ... 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex withWasher Insert 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpdng 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Guauge 25 2876H Spring 26 STD560907 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Rod Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 29 138057 Knob Infinite HeightAdjustment 30 150233 Trunnion In...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271100 MOWER DECK 76 17 68 34 33 32 58 21 21 103 105 106 5 6 21 2 16 i1_23 24 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...r Flat 119 19121414 37 19131316 Washer 13 32x 13 16 x 16 121 143723 Gauge 128 153390 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 129 19131312 41 133551 ROd Pivot with Nibs 130 STD523710 43 140083 ROd Clutch Secondary with Nibs 131 STD533710 44 140088 Guard MandreI LH 45 STD624003 Retainer 132 19132203 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 141 6266H 49 155066 RollerAssembly Cam F...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271100 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0650 58 23 19 34 59 28 25 91 52 91 4 5 35 5O ...

Page 51: ...uide Slot 83 142971 JackshaffAssembly 18 150772 Shaft Motor 88 150806 Jackshaft 19 150773 Beadng Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 88 142973 Screw Cap 23 142944 Block CylinderAssembly 89 142974 Washer 7 16 x 1 x 1 2 24 142945 Seal Lip 10 x 25 x 7 90 142975 Sleeve Boadng 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 142976 Seal Wiper 26 150774 Center Section Assembry Kit 92 142977 Spdng Brock 27 142948 Seal Lip 26 x 42 x 8 93 14...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271100 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43520 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 24 10 12 11 13 _p_ 18 12 2 _ 3 _4 _e 5 52 ...

Page 53: ...eather reed Reed breather DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 12 032 03 Seal crankshaft Block cylinder Use Short Block 12522 18 12 445 02 M 0839025 12 380 17 12 755 49 12 089 31 12 422 08 12 422 09 12 422 10 12 422 11 12 422 12 12 422 13 12 422 07 12 144 27 12 874 07 24 874 11 12 874 08 12 874 09 12 018 02 12 108 07 12 108 08 12 108 09 12 067 05 12 067 06 12 380...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271100 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43520 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I _D2 _ 23 I 10 AIR INTAKE BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 11 54 ...

Page 55: ...ssembly 15 amp Spark Plug 12 12 063 08 Clip cable 13 12 _3 09 Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl 0 NOT ILLUS _ATED 2 X 25 92 Module ignition Terminal Screw hex socketM5x0 8x20 AIR INTAKE FILTRATION 2 Screw paP head M4 2x13 2 KEY PART Module speed advance NO NO ShoulderM6X1 0X16 4 Lead Lead Hamess Washer plain 5 16 Connector ClipCable Screw hex flange M5x0 Sxl0 8 Washer plaiP 1 4 Plate blower housing Screw ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271100 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43520 STARTING SYSTEM I 3 m o o O J 8 ENGINE CONTROLS I _ _ M f OIL PAN LUBRICATION 1 O111 66 ...

Page 57: ...ill cap O Ring upper oil fill tube Tube oil fill Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx20 O Ring lower oil fill tube Screen oil pickup Cover oil pickup screen Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 Valve oil pressure relief Filter oil Plug sq hd solid 3 8 Pump oil assembly O Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5xO Sx16 3 Seal oil P T O end Screw hex flange M8xl 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 Assembly...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271100 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43520 CRANKSHAFT I 2 _f6 FUELSYSTEM i 9 13 58 ...

Page 59: ... 8 qty 1 12 454 01 25452 20 Gasket air cleaner Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately Gasket carburetor 2 Deflector heat Clip cable Clamp hose 2 Line fuel 9 Filter fuel Kit float Kit carburetor repair Gasket carburetor Gasket air cleaner Gasket bowl Gasket bowl screw Seal solenoid Kit solenoid repair Gasket bowl screw he wire Terminal 13e cable Screw thread forming M5XO ...

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Page 63: ...D DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 03 03 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE I_1_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on sl_ pes ...

Page 64: ... reparacibn a domlcilio 1 800 676 8811 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 iiRmm a a When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Produc...

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