Page 1: ...usly 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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...
Page 2: ...because of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft 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 eng...
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: ...nsible 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 ex...
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 overturn 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 stoppin...
Page 6: ...emble 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 ...
Page 7: ...eering Steering _ Extension Sleeve Shaft _g 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lock washer 3 8 Flat L_rge 1 Hex Bolt 1 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Locknut 5 16 18 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Video Cassette For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys 2 Keys 7 ...
Page 8: ... 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 shaft extensi...
Page 9: ...hment 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 oft skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the O...
Page 10: ...hat you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please 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 tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated a...
Page 11: ...ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST SLOW OI k o _MP I UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED _ _ AI I ACHMENT 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: ...T CLUTCH 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 t...
Page 13: ...e 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 of g...
Page 14: ...engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly 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 position ...
Page 15: ...ng 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 con...
Page 16: ... rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished f r L 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 engin...
Page 17: ... manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your 3 Replace blacles more ellen when mowing in sandy soiL 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free batle_ 5 Tighten front axle pNot boll to 35 _t tbS maximum DO not overtighten LUBRICATION CHART _ Spindle _ f_ _ r _ D Spindle Zerk _ _Zerk DFront Wheel_ _ _ _Froht Wheel Bearing _ _ Bearing Zerk Zerk _ __ _ _ q...
Page 18: ...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 blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 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 4 Reassemble blade bolt lock ...
Page 19: ...lti viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of opera...
Page 20: ...Cover Knob Foam Pre Oleaner Ige Nut 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 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...
Page 21: ...utch 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 from ...
Page 22: ... mower to ground mower to ground Suspension Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut 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...
Page 23: ...d on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be adjusted 1 Depress clutch brake pedal and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance be...
Page 24: ...d 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 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK RNING Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batter...
Page 25: ... of tractor 4 When replacing hood be sure to reconnect headlight wire connector Headlight Wire Connector Terminal Keps Hex Bolt Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AN...
Page 26: ...1 Air cleaner 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 I FING 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 thro_e control lever to slow position With finger rotate and hold thr...
Page 27: ...m 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 ca...
Page 28: ...ed battery terminals 2 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring See To Adjust Carb...
Page 29: ...creen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bentorloose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Faulty operator safety presence control system 2 3 4 5 Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes fro...
Page 30: ...ed wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 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 ...
Page 31: ...P AN G E 5 AMP AC 38OO RPM I L b _14 VOLTS AC MIN e _ RPM ILIG_T PosmoN CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G AI NONE RUN q IGFR B At A2 L RUN B AI NONE START 3 S A1 NONE NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY 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...
Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271551 ELECTRICAL 22 s I I I i l I i i i i t 41 27 26 29 _ 16 28 9O I I I I _J 32 ...
Page 33: ...x Hd 1 4 20unc X 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Interlock Harness Socket Light W 4152J Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery6ga t 1 red Cable Battery6 Ga W 16 Wir red Fuse 20AMP Nut Keps Hex t 4 20 Unc Cable Ground6ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Delta Push In Key Ign MoldedCraftsman Delta Harness Ign Bolt BIk Hex 1 4 20unc x 1 2 CoverTerminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular6 AMP Protection ...
Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271551 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3O 212 29 208 11_ 26 33 10 2O6 209 35 205 34 38 05 26 12 28 53 208 34 ...
Page 35: ...m Mech Sym Bolt RdHd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Asm Dash Lh Clip Tinnarman Grille P L Panel Dash Rh Screw Mach Trhd 5 16 18unc x 3 4 Nu Keps 5 16 18unc Hood PntSteel Private Label BumperHocd Bolt Fin Hex 3 6 16 Uncx 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc GriWLensAsm Lens Gri e Fender Pnt Bracket Fender Support Footrest Pnt Lh Footrest Pnt Rh Bolt RdHd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 Sc...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271551 GROUND DRIVE 51 _ i 18 113 41_ _ 52 11 _ l 51 5 77 119 32 30 62 _ 35 36 34 212 _66 116 119 27 36 ...
Page 37: ...g Nylon BIk 629 Id Washer 21 32 x 1 x 16 Ga Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 Pulley Idler Composite Ext Hub Bolt Fin Hex 3 6 16 Uric X 3 Keeper Belt Idler Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic Be lcrank ClutchGm Drv Stl 49 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring 50 S rD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16unc x 1 1 2 51 s rD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock5 16 18 53 105710X Link Clutch 7 66 55 105709X SpringRetu...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271551 STEERING i I i I I _ t i _ 1 t _ ___j t 1 i _ I 51 54 29 47 u 67 67 38 ...
Page 39: ...27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga RingKlip T5304 75 Beadng Col Strg BIk Draglink Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 6 Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg BushingLink 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 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech BushingStrg 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 AdaptorWheel S...
Page 40: ... Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 9 Shield Browning Debris Guard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Ft ont1 25 Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Blk KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 38 4O 44 4 45 46 62 72 78 81 137040 148315 124028X 17670412 LineFuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy BushingSnap Nyl Blk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 17000612 Screw Hex wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 4 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16...
Page 41: ...Ik Zi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 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 BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc BoltShld 5 16 18 Unc 2A ...
Page 42: ...r Eng span Decal Clutch brake English Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Panel Dash 6sp 42 Decal V Belt Sch Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Manual Owners English Manual Owners Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 4 10 7 3 9 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732 427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 124635X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRIPTION CapValueTire ...
Page 43: ...aft Asm Lift 15 173288 Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 16 73350800 E Ring 5133 62 17 175689 Washer Pltd 21 32 X 1 X 21ga 18 73800800 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 19 139868 Grip Handle FlutedBIk 20 163552 Button Plunger Red 31 169865 Link Lift LH 32 73540600 Link Lift RH Retainer Spring LinkFront Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric Trunnion Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Zinc Bearing Pvt Lift N...
Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271551 MOWERDECK 158 157 _67 159 68 I 148 146 34 1 18 21 23 24 28 29 25 27 44 ...
Page 45: ...acket Deflector 149 165898 Cap Sleeve 150 19091216 Spdng Torsion Deflector 151 169670 Nut Push 152 169676 Shield Deflector 153 169674 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 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 16 x 16 Gauge Nut Crewn...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271551 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 140 8 20 21 24 L 27 54 31 32 33 42 44 57 59 56 I 47 48 49 61 59 62 64 67 68 66 46 ...
Page 47: ...8 105910X Chain 24 Pitches 58 120952X Shaft Cross 19 160942 Cover Detent 59 170991 Gear Miter 1 2T Idler 20 160943 Gear Spur 1 2T 60 160950 Axle RH 21 148267 Collar Clutch 61 170992 Housing Lower 22 138236 Assy Kit Clutch Keys 62 7294J Disc Brake 23 73810500 Nut Lock 5 16 24 63 108989X Spacer Brake Puck 24 142676 Shaft Intermediate 64 160952 Jaw Brake 25 2244J Key Woodruff No 61 65 120954X Pin Dow...
Page 48: ...ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1112 E1 1022 914_ 1023 13J 1034 71 1026 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868_ I022_ 7_ 9_ 51 k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 11019 LABEL KIT I 11058 OWNER S MANUAL I 41 12 20 t 761 48 ...
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Page 50: ... I rONENGINE MODEL NUMBER28U707 TYPENUMBER1112 E1 896 4 783A_ 513 801A _ _4_ I__ o_ 803A _311A VOTE For Replacement Starter MotoJ See Reference 309 697A _ 1119_ 523 1 842 524 _ 287 _1_ 1005_ 733_ 1 _ 7s _ 74_ 7_666 _3_ I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 5O ...
Page 51: ...TTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER28U707 TYPENUMBER1112 E1 NIKKI _ l1108B_l I 113 A _ 231A _ U I 98 A I 1133A1 104A _ I _ _OOA__0A o 48 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51_ 95A_ 276A 0 104A _ 127A 105A _ 987A 137A Q 231A_ 077 C R ORETORO SKETS 1 1 37 O 2 0 51 ...
Page 52: ...ate Code 01041800 Ring Set 010 Oversize Used After Date Code 01041800 Ring Set 020 Oversize Used After Date Code 01041800 Ring Set 030 Oversize Used After Date Code 01041800 Ring Set Piston Standard Used Before Date Code 01041900 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize Used Before Date Code 01041900 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize Used Before Date Code 01041900 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize Used Before Date Code...
Page 53: ...vernor Crank 977A 695426 Filter Air C_eaner Cartridge 987 691326 Cup Flywheel 987A 690998 Washer Starter Cable 996 690678 Knob Air Cleaner 1005 695056 Alternator 1019 496758 Strap Starter 1022 272475 Nut Governor Control Lever 1023 691192 Drive Starter 1026 692003 Drive Starter 1026 692011 Clutch Drive 1029 691751 Dipstick 1034 690822 Seal Dipstick Tube 1036 695700 Tube Dipstick 1051 691265 Armatu...
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Page 55: ...ake turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page 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...
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