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Page 1: ... Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and hstructions before operating this equip mento For answers to your questions about this product Call 1o800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...y 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 st...

Page 3: ...t grass Reduced traction could cause sliding o Do not try 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 children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out...

Page 4: ...hine offifchildren enter the area Before and when backing look behind anddown 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 will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or s...

Page 5: ...l enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly 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 RESPONSIBIUTIES 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...

Page 6: ...e 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Large Flat Washer t Locknut 5 16 18 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Shoulder Bo t 5 6 18 1 Washer 13 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 1 Lock Washer 3 8 1 Wing Nut 3 8 ...

Page 7: ...t Video Cassette Steering Wheel Mulcher Plate 1 i P Manual Parts Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size Slope Sheet Steering Boot Steering Bushing Steering Extension Shaft 2 Keys Assemblies Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter ...

Page 8: ...wer steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in exten sion and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and tocknut Tighten securely iMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut secure ly to 18 22 ft Ibs torque 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 Slide steering wheel adapter onto st...

Page 9: ...e way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Shoulder SeatPan _ _ 1 Adn oU _ Washer CHECK _HE PHESSUHL The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting pedormance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 5 of this manual CHECK...

Page 10: ...ase review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overinfiat ed at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side4o side front4o rear fo...

Page 11: ...ORWARD WARNING ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH FAST LIGHTS ON ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED G CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE LOCK LOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SLOW OVER TEMP LIGHT UNLOCKED L _i LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION IGNITION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...CHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades 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 MOTION CONTROL...

Page 13: ...n 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 unauthorized use o 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 tractor is standing idle ...

Page 14: ... TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor _ Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control Pull freewheeJ control knob out and hold in position by inserting retainer spring into forward hole of control rod Do not push or...

Page 15: ...he engine has run out of fuel itwill take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position o Sit _ _at in _8 _ _r _ dut_rake _1 and _t _r dng brake o Place motion control lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISEN GAGED position Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm a...

Page 16: ...l lever in neutral N posi tion slowly disengage clutch brake pedal o Slowly move motion contro_ 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 o Your tra...

Page 17: ...zesothatasthey fall onto thelawn theywill disperse intothe grass andnotbenoticed Alsothe mulched grass willbiodegrade quickly toprovide nutrients forthelawno Always mulch withyour highest engine blade speed asthis willprovide thebest recuto tingaction oftheblades Avoid cutting your lawn when itiswet Wet grass tends toform clumps and interferes with themulching action The best time tomow your lawn ...

Page 18: ...aintain 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 o 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 assur...

Page 19: ...low access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and f at washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown iMPORTANT To ensure proper assem bJy center ho_e in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly o ReassemMe 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...

Page 20: ...id maintenance isnot required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center ENGINE LUBRiCATiON Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SHo Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating tem perature Change the oitafter every 50 hours of operation ...

Page 21: ...ith a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds re moved will cause engine damage due to overheating ENGINE OiL RLTER Replace the engine oit filter even season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year Drain ol from engine crankcase See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL _in this sec o tion of this manual through step remove drain plug o Rem...

Page 22: ...emove 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 Clutch Clutch Lever Rod _ Retainer Spring Retainer Suspension Spring Arms Front Link Disconnect antioswaybar from chassis bracket by removing reta...

Page 23: ...umber of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D _ is I 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side4o side adjustment Mandrel _...

Page 24: ...16 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping dis o tance as stated above Readjust if neco essary If stopping distance is sti _ greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest authorized service center department TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt...

Page 25: ...axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key oDo not lose Repair tire and reassemble o On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key o 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 seatant may be purchased...

Page 26: ...battery box door Seat Pan TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB o Raise hood o Pull bulb holder out of the ho_e 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 o Close hood RNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or pre vent it from starting o Check wiring See electrical wi...

Page 27: ...s 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 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 shift motion control lever in neutral N position Idle _j s_t_ o With throttle c...

Page 28: ...stem 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 on Drain the fuet tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines...

Page 29: ...tor presence switch es o Fill fuet tank See _TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start o Replace spark plug o Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel fiF ter _h_c_ _ wiring o See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser vice cente...

Page 30: ...Faulty operator safety presence control system CORRECTION o Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all widng o ChecWreplace solenoid or sta_rter o o o e Q 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...

Page 31: ...nd trash around mandrels Switch is OFF Bulb s burned out Faulty light switch o Loose or damaged wMng o Blown fuse Bad battery cell s o Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator I CORRECTION bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing o Replace blade mandrel o Clean around mandrels to open vent hoies Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler...

Page 32: ...ed or broken Air trapped in transmis sion dudng shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW _ position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION o Place freewheel control in _engaged position Replace motion drive belt o Purge transmission Move throttle control to SLOW _ position and aJlow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine 32 ...

Page 33: ...SCONNE CTE DI DIODE ALTERNATOR _ _ T _ _ _A FJ i OUTS m J7 A A_p AC 3 _p 14 VO Tm AC kN e m RpM LK _TS O RELAY HEADLIGHTS O O NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST ENGINE CONNECTOR WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE tF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS ERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING TRACTOR CONNECTOR IGNITION SWITCH BATT...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917 271380 26 8 34 ...

Page 35: ...ery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 26 108824X Fuse 30 Amp 27 73510400 Jut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olice 30 140301 Switch Ignition 31 124211X Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover Key Switch 33 109310X Key Ignition 40 161352 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt He Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 145673 Solenoid 44 73640400 Nut K...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR o oMODEL NUMBER 917 271380 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 14 3 3 53 55 57 54 14 36 ...

Page 37: ...end Ftrest Pnt STLT N HLD 558 31 139976 Bracket Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 51t6 18 I2 Tyt 38 139886 Pivot Bracket Assembly LH 39 139887 Pivot Bracket Assembly R H 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 718 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 ScrewHexWshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickofl RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x ...

Page 38: ...I HA_ I OH MULI_L INUIViI_H IIII f Zl IJIU GROUND DRIVE 57 7t_ _ _ _ 16 38 ...

Page 39: ...3 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ca 102 141322 Pulley Idler V Groove Bellcrank Clutch 103 73940800 Retainer Belt Bolt t04 140156 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC I05 71070516 Nut Crownlock 5 18 18 Unc 106 74780520 Link Clutch Spring Return Clutch 116 72110610 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 144 19111016 V Belt Ground Drive Hydro 145 74490540 Keeper Center Span 146 74490536 Screw Thdrol 3 8q6 x 3 4 147 74490524 Ty TT 148 159103 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR o_ o _ODEL NUMBER 917o27 380 STEERING ASSEMBLY 3 27 _17 _ 19 g s 40 ...

Page 41: ... Shaft Assembly 25 154406 Bracket Steering 26 126847X Bushing Link Drag 27 136874 Gear Sector 28 19131416 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17490612 Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 30465 Rod f e 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19133808 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 8 Gauge 40 STD541537 Gripco Nut 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054 Boot...

Page 42: ...ENGmNE TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9t 7o27t380 40 33 i 8t 79 I 29 23 OPT ONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester _ _ 35 42 ...

Page 43: ...Washer 159880 Shield Bm Dbr Guard 137180 Arrestor Spark 109202X Tank Fuel 158990 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented 123487X Clamp Hose 17490512 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 Tyt 137040 Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer 124028X Bushing Snap Fuel Line 17490412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 19091418 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge STD551131 Washer Lock 19101216 Washer 5 8 x ...

Page 44: ...her 13 32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 16 121250X Clip Push in Hinged 17 123976X Nut 21 153236 Spring Seat 22 STD541431 Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x I 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Emboss QCK Conn 25 127018X Knob Seat NOTE Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1_1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12...

Page 45: ... Drive Schematic Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Auto Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO 4 10 DESCRiPTiON 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Item Only 5 106732X427 Rim Front 6...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917o27t380 L_FTASSEMBLY 13 13 32 13 19 20 15 46 ...

Page 47: ... Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift RH 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 UNC 9 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensio...

Page 48: ... NUMBEH 931 21 _U MOWER DECK 78 77 _ _67 75 _ _ _ 141_ 7 L_4 _80 45 78 72 _ _ 2 c 71 81 82 _ _ 43 40 8 107 f _ 89 56 69 55 _ _ 54 41_ _ 45 123 _ _ o w _ 2 _ _ 33 _31 124 113 100 21 _ 18 53 30 21_ __ _ 88 28 26 d J 48 ...

Page 49: ...12 29 106735X Red Hinge 30 157722 Screw Thdrol Washer Hd 122 131289 31 129963 Washer Spacer 123 131288 32 153532 Pulley Mandrel 124 STD533717 33 137266 Nut Flangelock 9 16 128 153390 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 129 19131312 40 STD_1437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 30 74780616 41 133551 Red Pivot 43 133504 Rod Clutch Secondary 131 72140608 45 STD624003 Retainer Spring 141 6266H 53 130840 Brake Assembly 130...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o27t380 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE o MODEL NUMBER 319 0650 52 1 27 28 59 26 4 5 3 35 113 5O ...

Page 51: ...ass 91 142976 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 27 142948 Sea Lip 26 42 x 8 93 142978 28 142949 Ring Retairfing 113 142917 29 142950 Washer 26 x 35 x 1 14 142918 30 150787 Plate Bypass 119 142980 34 142951 Oil Filter Element 134 144607 35 142952 Arm Bypass I35 144608 36 142953 Ring Retaining 139 150775 37 1429_ Arm Actuating 140 150776 38 142955 Pin Actuating 39 150777 Bolt 5 16 24 x...

Page 52: ...TOR ooMODEL NUMBER 17o917o271380 KOHLER ENGmNEoMODEL NUMBER CVI5S TYPE NUMBER PS 4t567 AIR _NTAKE I _j _ 5 6 e 8 2 _ _ j i I 9 I CRANKSHAFT I j I r ENGINE CONTROLS 9 2 i_ o__I _ o s i _ toV EXHAUST I S 6 52 ...

Page 53: ...Spring Choke Adjust 2 Spring Choke Return Spdng Governor NuL Bex Flange M6 x 1 0 Screw Hex Flange M6x 1 0 x 25 Lever Governor Bushing Throttle Linkage Linkage Throttle Bushing Linkage Retaining CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 014 37 Crankshaft 2 12 139 01 Plug Cup BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO 1 M O545010 2 24 468 10 3 12o146 07 4 M 0645020 6 24 096 05 7 12 027 32 9 12 141 0...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR oMODEL NU_IBER 917o917o271380 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PSo41567 FUELSYSTEM I 4 4 33 31 3O 2o t 25 27 Qm29 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER 17 14 15 54 ...

Page 55: ...ge Choke 9 12qt2 13 Spacer Head Bolt Exhaust Port Deflector Heat 10 12 086 15 Screw Hex Flange Clamp Hose 2 M10 x 15 x 81 5 Line_ Fuel 9_ 11 12 089 0 Spring Valve 1 Filter Fuel 12 12q7301 Cap Valve bprl_ r_g 2 Clip Cabie 13 12 75503 Kit Retainer 2 Screw He Cap 8 32 x 3 8 14 X 426 9 Clamp Hose 2 Sleeve Insulating 15 12 32603 Hose Breather Need e Idle FuelAdjust 16 M 0645020 Screw Hex Flangr Spring ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 917 271380 KOHLER ENGJNIE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41567 iGNiTION I ELECTRICAL_ CRANKCASE I PAN LUBRICATION I jJ __ _ q S 2 2 L _ 4 I BQ _J STARTING SYSTEM g 56 ...

Page 57: ...67 05 Connecting Rod Slandard iTab Terminals 12 067 06 Connecting Rod 25 Oversize 14 12 380 01 Pin Governor Regulating OaL PAN LUBRICATION 15 12 043 05 Gear Governor Assembly 16 M 0631005 Washer Plain 6mm KEY PART 17 12 144 02 Shaft Governor Gear NO NO DESCRIPTION 18 52 139 09 Plug Cup 1 12 038 01 Dipstick Assembly 9 12 755 64 Kit Shaft Governor Cross with Includes Key Numbers 2 and 3 Clip Include...

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Page 59: ...LL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL W_TH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX _ _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not i_ AA greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu _ atEyto prevent tuppmg or Joss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...io de reparaci6n a domicilio 1o800 676 5811 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 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information o Product T...

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