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Page 1: ...ty Assembmy o Operation Maintenance Repair Parts 4 CAUTION Read and follow alJ Safety RuJes and hstructions before operating this equip menL For at_swers to yoL_r questions about this product Call 1 800 659 59t 7 Sears Craftsmatl He_p Line 5 am 5 prn Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Coo Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...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 stan...

Page 3: ...the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do notmow on wet grass Reduced traction couldcause sliding Do nottry 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...

Page 4: ...YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED _CAUTION in order to prevent acciden tal starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always discon nect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug 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 them Check brake operation freq...

Page 5: ...r properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ASears MaintenanceAgreement is avail able onthis product Contact yournearest Searsstore for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Foltow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _ WARNiNG Th...

Page 6: ... Hex BoJt 3 8 16 x 1 t Lockwasher 3 8 1 Hex Bolt _ k 5 16qBx 1 1 4 _ I Locknut 5 16_18 t Shoulder Bott 5 16 18 t Washer 17 32 x 1 3 t6 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob l Hex Bolts t 4 20 __ 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 _k 2 3 4 _ 2 Washers 2 Lock Washers 114 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge D ...

Page 7: ...carton Seat Video Cassette Mulcher j _ i Plate i SteeringWhee_ _ I f Steering _J Boot Manua_ Parts Bag contents not shown full size _Shoulder _ 2 Washers 3 8 2 x 7 8 x I4 Ga Bolts 2 Centertock q _ Nuts Steering Wheet Adapter Steering Wheel Insert Slope Sheet 2 Ga_Jge Wheels TC CCCC_C 2 Latch Hook Assemblies 2 Keys ili Steering 1FExtension Et Shaft ...

Page 8: ...haft Align mounting holes in exten sion and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bot and tocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut secure ty to 8 22 ft Ibs torque Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure iNSTALL STEER1NG WHEEL o Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer ing shaft e...

Page 9: ...charging Positive Discard Terminal Red Cable Proctective Caps Lock Washer Ftat Washer Hex Hex Bolt Negative Black Battery Door 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 Assembte adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating positi...

Page 10: ...pening and slide into place as shown Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck _CAUTION Do not remove discharge guard from mower Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place Your mower is now ready f...

Page 11: ...amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely J All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were ovednflated at the factory v Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled side to side front4o rear for best cuttin results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling _ Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers v Ch...

Page 12: ...I 1 CHOKE REVERSE OIL PRESSURE MOWER HEIGHT FORWARD FAST QI MGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT 0 PARKING BRAKE LOCKED SLOW UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH L c _l LOW PARKING BRAKE r_ ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only t2 ...

Page 13: ...s or other attach ments mounted to your tractor 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 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height M...

Page 14: ...move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when Leavingtractor to preventunauthorized us_ Never use choke to stop engine NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine fur ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To el...

Page 15: ...wer position if stepping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake posto 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 o Slowly move motion control lever to sl...

Page 16: ...the first time or if the engine has run out of 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 18 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISEN GAG ED position Move throttle control to ...

Page 17: ...itting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throt tle control to half 1 2 speed With motion control iever in neutral N posi tion stowly 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 return the...

Page 18: ...ss tends to form clumps 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 wilt not be exposed to the direct sun E For best results adjust the mower cut ting he ght so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades i For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut on each pa...

Page 19: ... 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 Checkbrake operation Check tire pressure o Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation o Check for loose fasteners Front Wheel Front Wheel Be...

Page 20: ...harpenin blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will caus_ excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while it is on the mower To check blade balance you will need 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When ...

Page 21: ...SAE VI 5OOSITY G R_ADES 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 year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dip stick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change A...

Page 22: ...er wing nut cover and tighten knob securely ENG_NE_O_L 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 o Drain oil from engine crankcase See TO CHANGE ENGINE O1L in this sec tion of this manual through step remove drain plug o Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to th...

Page 23: ...r will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED positionl 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 spdng Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring o Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets...

Page 24: ...n on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on beth front links an equal number of turnS When distance D is 1t8 to I 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F agains trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Mandrel Both FrontUnks Should be Equal in Length Nut G Lift Unk Adjustment Nut will change mower height about 1...

Page 25: ...highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest authorized ser vice centeddepartment With Parking Brake Engaged _Jam Nut _ q_ _ _ Operating Arm Do Not touch this nut If further brake adiust ment is necessary contact your nearest autho rized service centeddepartment TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt ...

Page 26: ...able on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toeqn or camber contact your nearest authorized service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Block up axle securely o 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...

Page 27: ...ringdia gramin the RepairPartssectionof this manual TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with30 amp automotive type plug infuse The fuse holderis located behindthe dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY Raisehood Unsnapheadlightwireconnector Standin front of tractor Grasphood at sides tilttowardengineand lift offof tractor Toreplace reverse aboveprocedures Positive Terminal Battery Negative Terminal TO REPLAC...

Page 28: ... a fimiter cap 28 which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The iimiter cap cannot be removed without 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 shiftJfnotion co...

Page 29: ... 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 dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel line...

Page 30: ..._d up of grass leaves and 30 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 fitter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized servic...

Page 31: ... clutch engaged Poor cut uneven e o e Worn bent or loose blade center Replace blade Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged part s Faulty operator safety pres ence control system Worn bent or loose blade e Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent Tighten blade bolt Replace blade mandrel Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Check w...

Page 32: ...aged position Motion drive belt worn dam aged or broken A_r trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing CORRECTION Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pres sure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt ReinstaU blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in this manual Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Engine t...

Page 33: ... THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF _E LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS O WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WiLL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST 2S VOkT _AC _ _0t _ _V M R_GUkATQ_ DII_GONNECTED HEADLIGHTS f RELAY 7 WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE tF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING O...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271120 ...

Page 35: ...d 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Washer Washer Nut Case Battery Mech Hinge Switch interlock N Opn N Opn Washer Lock NUt Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Harness Light Socket Includes 4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red I1 Cable Batte_ 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 30 Amp Cable Ground 6 Gauge Btack t 2 Switch Piunger Normal Op Otice Switch Ignition Nut Ignition Cover Key Switch Key Ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271120 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 t2 54 6O 55 57 14 ...

Page 37: ...d Dash Dash Boit Carriage 3 8 16 x t Panel Dash L H Clip _nnerman Gdtle P L Panet Dash R H ScrewThdrot 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 t3 16 x 12 Gauge Nut GdtLew Clips M8 558 Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT N HLD 558 Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 2 Tyt Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Pivot Bracket As_sembly R H Nut Lock w tnsert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 3 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga ...

Page 38: ...GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9 7 271120 57 32 21 38 ...

Page 39: ... 73680600 Nut Crowntock 3 8 16 UNC 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16q8 Une 116 72110610 53 105710X Unk C_utch 55 105709X Spring Return Ctutch t44 19111016 56 74760620 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 145 74490544 57 161688 V BeI1 Ground Drive5 146 74780536 59 140312 Keeper Center Span 61 17490612 ScrewThdroL 3i8q6x3i4Ty 147 74780524 62 8883R Cover Pedal 148 159103 63 161399 Pulley Engine 149 122052X 64 711707...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271120 STEERING ASSEMBLY 1 L 4O ...

Page 41: ... Gauge Washer 27 32 x t 114 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Dr_gtink F_xtended Stamped Washer Lock Beadng Axle STLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 tt UNC Shaft Assembly Steerir_cj Washer Tht_Jst 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Screw Hex Socket I 4 20 x 5 8 Pittrnan Shaft Assembty Bracket Steering Bushing Unk Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Ro...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271120 4 4 _ _ _ 33 2 3 4P ...

Page 43: ... Spark 31 109202X Tank Fuel 32 158990 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented 33 123487X _ Clamp Hose 35 17490512 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 Tyt 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 Plug OilDrain Order From Engine Manufacturer 40 124028X Bushing Snap Fuel Line 44 17490412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll t 4 20 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 62 STD55113t Washer Lock 77 19101216 Washer 5 16x 3 4 x I6 Ga 79 ...

Page 44: ...Washer 13 32 1 10 Gauge 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 145006 C_ip Push in Hinged 16 12t250X Spring STD641437 Nut 17 123976X Locknut Flange I 4 Grade 5 124t81X Spdng Seat 2 J 153236 Bolt Shouter 5 16 t8 UNC 17490616 Screw Thd Re 3 8 16 x I 22 STD541431 Nut 19131614 Washer I3 32 x t x t4 Gauge 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 155925 Pan Seat Emboss QCK Conn Gauge 120088X Knob Seat 25 127018 B...

Page 45: ...3e_ Drive Schematic Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery DngrfPsn Eng Deca Fender Auto Sears Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish 4 10 tt KEY PART NO NO DESCRiPTiON t 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 t06222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service item Oray 5 I06732X427 Rim Front 6 2...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o271120 LiFTASSEMBLY 27 2524 23 30 3 7 8 32 32 13 15 4_ ...

Page 47: ...800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion t8 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC t9 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 3t46R Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Speciat 24 19131016 Washer t3 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 2 1 8 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 i 2 27 126971X RodAdj Lift Zinc 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 unc 29 138057 Knob Infin 3 8 16 unc Blk Sym 30 150233 Trunnion nfin He...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271120 MOWER DECK 21 105 2t 22 24 25 ...

Page 49: ...4 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Arm AssembJy Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm alter KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTIOI 4 56 122052X Spacer Retainer 58 140086 Spring Torsion Brakes 59 141043 Guard TUV idler 67 1621 t3 Knob Custom Oval 68 144200 V Belt 71 142427 Rod Clutch Primary with Nibs 72 131870 Spdng Retum 73 127847 Arm Clutch Secondary 74 121748X Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge 75 12000029 R...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271120 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 205 038 58 28 5 91 5O ...

Page 51: ...uide Stot 83 142971 JackshaftAssembly 18 150772 Shaft Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft 19 150773 Bearing Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 88 142973 Screw Cap 23 142944 B ock CylinderAssembly 89 142974 Washer 7 16 1 x 2 24 142945 Seal Lip 10 x 25 x 7 90 142975 Sleeve Beadng 25 142946 Actuator Bypass_ 9t 142976 Sea_ Wiper 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 Spring Brock 27 142948 Seal Lip 26 x 42 x 8 93 142...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271120 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 435t3 9 t4 ...

Page 53: ...crew hex flange M6xt 0x54 12 422 07 Shim camshaft A R white 2 9 t2_144 19 Shaft bafance 12 12 089 0t Spdng vane 2 t0 12 874 07 Piston w Ring Set Std 13 t2 173 0 Cap valve spring 2 Includes t1 12 14 12 755 03 Kit retainer 2 12 674 08 Piston w Rlog Set 25 15 12_468 05 Washer plain t 3 32 12 674 09 Piston wiRing Set 50 16 12 1t2 13 Spacer head bolt exhaust port tl 12 018 02 Retainer piston pin 2 17 I...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271120 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBSR PS 43513 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 13 10 54 ...

Page 55: ...2 Screw hex flange MSx0 exl0 2 Module ignition KEYPART Terminal NO NO Screw hex socket M5x0 8x20 2 Screw pan head M4 2x13 2 Module speed advance Lead Lead Harness Washer plain 5 t6 Connector M 05450t0 24 468 10 12 t46 07 M 0645020 24 096435 220534 12 027 54 12 063 05 25 t54 02 SM 0545020 M 0645016 t2 063 08 12 063 01 Screw hex flange MSx0 8 10 8 Washer plain I 4 Plate blower housing Screw hex flan...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9 7 27t120 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43513 STARTING SYSTE_ 3_ ENGINE CONTROLS Io 2 4 f Q 27_ _ _t0 13 2G 19 15 ...

Page 57: ... tnc udes 3 O Ring elf filt cap O Ring upper oil fill tube Tube oil fill Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx20 O Ring lower oit fitl tube Screen oil pickup Cover oiI pickup screen Screw hex flange M5x0 8xt6 Valve oi pressure relief Plug pipe Fitter oil Ptug sq hal solid 318 Pump oil assembly O Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5xO Sx16 3 Seal oil RT O end Screw hex flange M8xl 25x45 tl Scr...

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Page 59: ... NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu agy to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...rvicio de reparaci6n a domiciHo 1 800o678o5811 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 Catl 9 am 5 pro Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts amwaysprovide the following information Product ...

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