Page 1: ...sly built 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 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 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...
Page 2: ...rator 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 con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nat...
Page 3: ...h as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without ...
Page 4: ...onsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use e...
Page 5: ...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 overtum the machine Tall 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 stopping...
Page 6: ...mble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair 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 maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s ma...
Page 7: ... Steering Wheel t Steering Extension Shaft 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet 7 ...
Page 8: ...n and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 18 22 ft Ibs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering sh...
Page 9: ...nd raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls A_ WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instr...
Page 10: ...t you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed I No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated a...
Page 11: ...RNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATFACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED _ _ ATIACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...
Page 12: ...LUTCH LEVER Used to engage 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 GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the ...
Page 13: ...fire Turn ignition key to STOP 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 STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning o...
Page 14: ...and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to rollslightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N positi...
Page 15: ... position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to disen gaged position 4 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below 5_ Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter cont...
Page 16: ...rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished f 1 L J If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engi...
Page 17: ...this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically 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 yea...
Page 18: ...r blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown 18 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble hex bolt lock...
Page 19: ... SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 30 10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RAN_ ANTICIPATED BEFORE N_ OIL CHANG E NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently...
Page 20: ...m Pre Cleaner Nut Cadridge 8 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers 2O ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating 1 Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dip...
Page 21: ... clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms fr...
Page 22: ...om edge of Bottom edge of mower to ground mower to ground FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment 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 ...
Page 23: ...t A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 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 further maintenance is neces sary Contact a Sears or other qualified service center With Parking Brak...
Page 24: ...nd snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Ring Axle Cover Square Key _ Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK RNING Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smok...
Page 25: ...toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 When replacing hood be sure to reconnect headlight wire connector i _ _ Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and sys tems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establish ment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized eng...
Page 26: ...aner assembly must be assembled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments 2 Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above FINAL SE n ING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 2 Move throttle control lever to slow position With finger rotate and hold throttle le...
Page 27: ...om forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also 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 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and c...
Page 28: ...ale or dirty fuel 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 2 3 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 Engine valves out of 8 adjustment Clutch brake pedal not 1 depressed Attachment clutch is 2 engaged Weak or dead battery 3 Blown fuse 4 Corroded battery terminals 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Faulty ignition switch 7 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Faulty operator presence 9 switch es Weak or dea...
Page 29: ...r Bent blade mandrel 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oi 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 10 Connect and tighten spark plug w...
Page 30: ...e 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade ...
Page 31: ...k _3 SYSTEM OUTPUT ALTERNATOR ORANOE 5 AMP AC O 3600 RPM DIODE i i BROWN HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATFERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM ASTHE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL ...
Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271550 ELECTRICAL 22 I 42 41 26 25 i1 29 27 I i I 16 i i I 28 89 i _ I I I 32 ...
Page 33: ...ry 6 Ga W 16 Wir red 26 175158 Fuse 20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign Delta Push in 33 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman Delta 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Hex 1 4 20unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 AMP 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop...
Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271550 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212 3O 29 208 11_ 26 33 10 25 26 _p 5 209 i i o oO 26 12 28 53 54 55 208 34 ...
Page 35: ...ash Sym Bolt RdHd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Asm Dash Lh Clip rinnerman Gdlle P L Panel Dash Rh Screw Mash Trhd 5 16 18unc x 3 4 Nu Keps 5 16 18unc Hood Pnt Steel Private Label BumperHood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grill Lens Asm Lens Grille FenderPnt Bracket Fender Support Footrest Pnt Lh Footrest Pnt Rh Bolt RdHd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 S...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271550 GROUND DRIVE 32 30 62 _ 35 36 37 26 34 24 25 36 ...
Page 37: ...7 Spacer Axle 21 106933X Knob Rd 1 2 13 PIstc Thds BIk 75 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 22 130804 Rod Brake BIk Zinc 26 840 76 STD581075 E ring 5133 75 24 STD541237 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 77 12358 3X Key Square 2 0 x 1845 1865 25 106888X Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 78 121748X Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 26 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 79 2228M Key 27 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 ...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271550 STEERING L r _ 38 11 _ 7 _ _ 47 68 67 67 67 43 _ r 43 6 _i_ 38 ...
Page 39: ...7 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga RingKlip T5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Draglink Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Link Drag BIk LR Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 4 x 3 4 RodTieWire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg 5 8 ID Dash Screw Cap Wheel Steer Opp Sears USA Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Adaptor Wheel ...
Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271550 ENGINE 23 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 3 72 62 J 13 4 _ _ ___ _ _ I_ _ _l i _ _ _ I _ t ls _ i J 4O ...
Page 41: ...Degree 3 8 18 NPT Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Debris Guard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scm Tank Fuel Front 125 Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 38 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 STD551131 72 71070512 78 17060620 81 73510400 Plug drain Order from engine mfg BushingSnap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 4 ...
Page 42: ... 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 10 174894 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yet Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shld 5 16 18 Unc 2A BIk...
Page 43: ...Decal Clutch brake English Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Panel Dash 6sp 42 Decal V Belt Sch Pad FootrestLH Pad Footrest RH Decal Handle LftHeight Adjust Manual Owners English Manual Owners Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9O40H 8 106108X427 11 9 124635X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap Value Tire Stem Value Tire F Ts 1...
Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271550 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 11 6 8 I I 6 5 19 13 32 19 13 2O 15 2O 44 ...
Page 45: ... Nylon BIk 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted BIk 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift RH 13 STD62 4008 RetainerSpdng 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 TnJnnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring Zinc 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All comp...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271550 MOWER DECK 157 01 67 158 _ 153 154_ _143 159 _ 144 68 14 il 47 i 34 5 6 2 14 18 10 9 _ 29 18 27 46 ...
Page 47: ...169022 Bracket Deflector 149 165898 Cap Sleeve 150 19091216 Spring Torsion Deflector 151 169670 Nut Push 152 168676 Shield Deflector 153 169674 Washer 11 32 x 5 8x 16 Ga 154 169675 Rod Hinge 155 169671 Screw Hex Thd Roll 156 169672 Washer Spacer 157 169669 Pulley Mandrel 158 17720408 Nut Toplock Flanged 159 72140614 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 130794 Pulley Idler Flat Washer 13 32 x 13 16x 16 Gauge N...
Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271550 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 157 47 0 _71B 8 7O 6A I I 35 48 ...
Page 49: ...0 031W 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 77 788078A 031W 79 792144 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 82 778333 031W 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 83 778338 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 85 792154 032W 87 788089A 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 150 788093A Use As Needed 157 788088A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 180 730229A 32 788083 Oil Seat 5 8 900 794712 34 780194 Bushing 563 3...
Page 50: ...STRAI I ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1112 EI 914_ 71 27 U 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 866_ 1022 7_ 9_ 51 1026 54_ 617 3o7 _r REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 11019 LABEL KIT 11058 OWNER S MANUAL I 761 5O ...
Page 51: ...71 875J 711_ 344_ JrREQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 95 I 231 v _ I 987 f 634_ 142Ulo5 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _1270 278 _ 987 95e 634Ac _ 634_ _ 1170 231_P F_ 0 142_ 137_ _ 105_ 1 _ r 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1 i 51 _ 276 _ 137 0 k j 216 3 691 358 ENGINE GASKET SET o1 0 51 ...
Page 52: ...OR MODEL NUMBER 917 271550 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER28U707 TYPENUMBER1112 E1 3091 803 801 462 579 697_ _ __ 04 305_ _i _ 287 _ 934_ 1006_ 1005_ 733_ 1051 _ 783__ 7s 74_ 668 1036 EM SSIONS LABE L 52 ...
Page 53: ...NGINE MODEL NUMBER28U707 TYPENUMBER1112 E1 48 130A _ 95A _P NIKKI 141B j _ _ 633c _ ga7A 1133AI 104A_ lO A_ 2 6A o 947A 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51_ 95A_ 276A_o 104A _ 127A lO5A 967A 137A O 231A_ 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET _1 51_ 137AQ 276A_ I 53 ...
Page 54: ... Piston Pin 176 691917 O Ring Seal Air Cleaner 28 498319 Pin Piston Standard Base 498320 Pin Piston 005 O S 186 692317 Connector Hose 29 692419 Rod Connecting Standard 187 691050 Line Fuel Cut to Required 692420 Rod Connecting 020 U S Length 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 188 691693 Screw Control Bracket 33 495856 Valve Exhaust 192 691986 Adjuster Rocker Arm 34 495857 Valve Intake 202 262767 Link ...
Page 55: ... Seal Throttle Shaft 525 691398 Tube Dipstick 987A 690998 O Seal Throttle Shaft 544 497603 Armature Starter 996 690678 Shield Carburetor 552 491986 Bushing Governor Lever 1005 695056 Fan Flywheel 562 691119 Bolt Governor Control Lever 1006 690452 Retainer Fan 579 691029 Nut Starter Cable 1019 496758 Kit Label 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1022 272475 Gasket Rocker Cover 614 691620 Pin Cotter 1023 691192 Co...
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Page 59: ...along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill ...
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