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Page 1: ...ion Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructionsbefore operat ingthis 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 com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...nkshaft or over speeding the engine 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 contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel sys...

Page 3: ...valuate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which 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 Remov...

Page 4: ...are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or al 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 them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Be sure the area is clear...

Page 5: ... CHARGING 15 AMPS 3600 RPM SYSTEM BA I I E RY AMP HR 30 MIN CCA 240 CASE SIZE U1R BLADE BOLT 27 35 FT LBS TORQUE ONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department We ha...

Page 6: ...eeve Shaft O m _ 1 Hex Bolt J _ Steering I1 _ _ Wheel I k_ _eila LhOC k _ k zc _L 1 Hex Bolt _ 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 _ jr 5 16 18 __ 1 Wmsher Seat 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob _ _ 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 iiiiiii _im ppppppp I Keys Video Cassette G 2 Keys F q Slope Sheet 6 ...

Page 7: ...FORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM 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 so they are pointing st...

Page 8: ...on and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheeling 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 TRACTO...

Page 9: ...ow to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See q O 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 RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST J All assembly instructions have been completed No rem...

Page 10: ... REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE A LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP 1 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 SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...ge 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 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor FREEWH...

Page 12: ... 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 leaving tractor to prevent unauthodzed use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tracto...

Page 13: ...ht of cut Lower mower with attachment lift control 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 place Attachment Clutch Lever Engaged Position _rnnt Lift Lever High Position _ Low Position 13 Disenc Position Shi...

Page 14: ...life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness IMPORTANT When operating in tem peratures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting A WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa...

Page 15: ...Never engage or disen gage freewheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and perfor mance it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or r...

Page 16: ... 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 btade 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 grass and not be noticed Also the mu...

Page 17: ...ndy soil Do not overtighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to Zerk operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual _Front Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to properly maintain your Zerk tractor All adj...

Page 18: ... 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 is Grade 8 heat treated Trailing Edge...

Page 19: ... ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest 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 temperature I c _ _ 1o m 10 to _ _ flEMPERATUt_E RANG_ ANTICIPATED BEF_ NEXT OiL Cp ANGE Change the oil after every 50 hours of ope...

Page 20: ...ner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge Reassemble air cleaner wing nut cover and tighten knob securely MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage 20 SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting...

Page 21: ...h in DISEN 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 bracke...

Page 22: ...rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link T...

Page 23: ...sistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest Remove mower See qO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine...

Page 24: ...reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining 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 Retaining Ring Axle Cover I Square Key Rear W...

Page 25: ...Seat Batter Box Door Red Black Cable 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 grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See elect...

Page 26: ...ing needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap 26 Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter 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 s...

Page 27: ...ial 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...

Page 28: ...ss too fast Throttle in CHOKE position 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 filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in section Contact an authorized service center depa...

Page 29: ...ction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel CORRECTION 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 with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tig...

Page 30: ...ition 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 Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside ...

Page 31: ... I i OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY 1 8LACK _ED h_ _h L PLuGsSPARKoN _ I d IGNITION PLUG 0 UNIT GAP RELAY 2 TWI_ CYL ENGINES j yELLOW L_ REGULATOR YELLOW YELLOW ALTERNATOR 28 VOLTS AC 3850 RPM l IR EGULATOR O_SCONNEC f ED QC _ OPERATOR F_ PRESENCE RELAY 3 L 85 86 8LLE _ I 87 301 _ _ACK I t 0 k 87A r 0 C_ NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS _ q RELAY NOTE iF WIRING NSLEL...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271142 ELECTRICAL 41 25 t I I 7O I t s t t ...

Page 33: ... 146147 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 163_o_38 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 170219 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop Hour Meter 70 170250 Hamess Engine 81 109748X RelayAsm NOTE All com...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271142 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 208 53 55 54 206 3 6O 74 13 __ 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ...anel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH HoodAssembly Bumber Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with insert 3 8 16 UNC Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw ThdroL 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Nut Lock W Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9132 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Bracket Grille Pickoff LH Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 Bracket Grill...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271142 GROUND DRIVE 96 36 ...

Page 37: ...ot Pedal 95 170201 Control Bypass 35 120183X Bearing Nylon 96 4497H Retainer Spring 1 Zinc Cad 36 19211616 Washer 116 72110610 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 1 25 37 1572H Pin Roll 150 165850 Bushing BellcrankGrd Drive 38 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga 39 74760644 Bolt 156 166002 Washer Srrted 5 161D x 1 125 40 4470J Spacer Split 158 165589 Bracket Shift Mount 41 165838 Keeper ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271142 STEERING ASSEMBLY 4S _ I s _41 2 44 117 27 25 68 47 13 40 _ 29 3O 67 67 67 43 I ...

Page 39: ...Bearing Steering Column Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Beadng Front Axle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw hex Wshhd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steedng Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271142 6 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 8O 13 77 _ _ 4O ...

Page 41: ...ne See Breakdown Kohler Model No CV16S 43519 Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Shield BRN DBR Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented Clamp Hose BIk LineFuel Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Thdrol 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 Lock Hvy Hl...

Page 42: ...ip Push in Hinged 16 121250X Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 17 123976X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 21 171852 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML 22 STD541431 Washer 13 32 X 1X 14 Ga 24 19171912 Pan Pnt Seat blk 25 127018X Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr5 Zinc Bolt Shoul...

Page 43: ...actor E 174968 Decal Dash Panel DESCRIPTION Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 9 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271142 LIFT ASSEMBLY 29_ 28 27 2524 23 7 19 I 13 5 32 49 30 3 4 26 6 13 6 8 I I I l I i 1 i 20 20 44 ...

Page 45: ...16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 126971X Rod Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 UNC 29 138057 Knob Infinite Height Adjustment 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 3...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271142 MOWER DECK _147 34 68 40 _ 37 145 103 105 105 106 101 5 119 _ 19 21 16 21 22 23 24 28 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...cer 145 165888 Pulley Mandrel 146 171977 Nut Toplock Flanged 147 131335 Bolt 148 169022 Fastner Christmas Tree 149 165898 Pulley Idler Flat 150 19091216 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 151 169670 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 152 169676 Guard Mandrel L H 153 169674 Retainer 154 169675 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 155 169671 Washer Hardened 156 169672 Roller Assembly Cam Follower 157 169669 Bolt Shoulder 10...

Page 48: ...81 77 79 73 17 16 32 12 35 64 93 6O 58 19 48 124 119 120 107 112 87 14 88 9OO o 0 _ mO I oO zr _Z _ o1 4 ...

Page 49: ...70395 Magnet Ring 108 170433 _13 170396 Spring Bypass _1 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw3 8 24 X 2 5 109 170434 Long 111 170435 _ 5 170397 Filter 112 170436 170398 Base Filter 113 170437 _ 7 170999 Actuator Bypass 18 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 116 170438 _ 9 170401 Arm Bypass 119 170439 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 External 120 170440 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 121 170441 52 170404 Flat Washer 1...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271142 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43519 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 2 12 13 t4 11 CRANKCASE I _1 ...

Page 51: ...d bolt exhaust 12 874 09 port 11 12 018 02 12 086 15 Screw hex flange 12 12 108 07 M10x1 5x81 5 12 108 08 X 426 9 Clamp hose 2 12 108 09 12 326 03 Hose breather 13 12 067 05 M 0645020 Screw hex flange 12 067 06 M6xl 0x20 5 14 12 380 01 12 096 07 Cover valve w nipple 15 12 043 05 M 0545010 Screw hex flange 16 M 0631005 M5x0 8xlO 17 12 144 02 12 018 01 Retainer breather reed 18 52 139 09 12 402 02 R...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917 271142 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43519 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I _ 23 AIR INTAKE I 1 8 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 4 I s 6 0_7 52 ...

Page 53: ...6 Screw hex flange 2 M6x1 0x16 2 14 12 085 01 Stator assembly 15 amp 12 12 063 08 Baffle cylinder head 15 12 132 02 Spark Plug 13 12 063 09 Baffle cylinder 16 X 728 1 Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED 17 M 0545010 Screw hex flange X 25 92 WASHER PLAIN 3 16 2 M5x0 8xl0 2 18 12 584 08 Module ignition 19 12 452 02 Terminal 20 12 086 35 Screw hex socket AIRINTAKE FILTRATION M5x0 8x20 2 21 M 0461013 Screw pan...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271142 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43519 STARTING SYSTEM J 3 g o o GI 8 l ENGINE CONTROLS J 11 OIL PAN LUBRICATION I _ 2 _ 13 t 8 L 0 4 5 22 20 19 15 O 16 54 ...

Page 55: ... cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 Seal oil P T O end Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Incl 11 15 18 1 12 038 01 2 25 755 13 3 12 153 03 4 12 153 02 5 12 123 04 6 M 0545020 7 12 153 01 8 25 162 07 9 12 096 03 10 M 0545016 11 25 462 09 13 52 050 02 14 X 75 10 15 12 393 01 16 12 153 06 17 12 096 34 18 M 0545016 19 12 032 03 20 24 086 16 21 2...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271142 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43519 CRANKSHAFT J 2 ul Z5 FUEL SYSTEM I _a s iJ C2_ 24 12 56 ...

Page 57: ... 12 041 06 12 454 01 25 452 20 12 454 03 M 0561010 M 0645020 Includes 6 7 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 repai...

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Page 59: ...NLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL o 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 slopes ...

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