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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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...cause of operator abuse includin_ but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the nding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speedin _ the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not lim ted to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engin...

Page 3: ...ch 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: ...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: ...28 x 1 1 4 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 4 28 O Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft 1 Locknut 1 2 20 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 10 12 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 stee...

Page 9: ... and 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 _ILWARNING Before starting read understand and follow all ins...

Page 10: ...at 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 4 Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely J All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflate...

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 m R N H L ATrACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATrACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...UTCH 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 e...

Page 13: ...topping may cause engine to backfire 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 ex...

Page 14: ...ke pedal quickly to brake position and 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 ge...

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: ...wo rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished f If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dded 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 engine a...

Page 17: ... 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 year yo...

Page 18: ...s mower 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 bol...

Page 19: ... oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAlE VISCOSITY GRADES 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 E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine da...

Page 20: ... Cleaner _ _Paper _ P artridge Base 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: ... 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 rear...

Page 22: ...e of Bottom edge of mower to ground mower to ground _o Suspension Arm 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 th...

Page 23: ...g 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 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 ...

Page 24: ...d snap retaining dng 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 batteri...

Page 25: ... tractor 4 When replacing hood be sure to reconnect headlight wire connector I 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 AND...

Page 26: ...ssembly must be assembled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments 2 Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above FINAL S EI I 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 slew pos_on With finger rotate and hold throttle lever ag...

Page 27: ... forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which reads 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 carb...

Page 28: ...Weak or dead battery 1 Corroded battery terminals 2 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Faulty solenoid or starter 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 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Car...

Page 29: ...Mower deck not level 2 _3 Buildup of grass leaves 3 and trash under mower 4 Bent blade mandrel 4 5 Clogged mower deck vent 5 holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 3 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 car...

Page 30: ... 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 bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in thi...

Page 31: ...N O 36_ F_ M 3 AMP CC O 3600 RPM ICHARGk_G _ _rEM OtSCONNECT1ED FUELSHUT OFFSOLENOID REO i IF SO EQUIPPED I UGH_ _ SYS _aOU_F_ I l s_apAce aGoo_u _ _ODE i_ OODE OR _NGE I HEADUGHTS 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 UGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED A...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271552 ELECTRICAL t i 4 25 I 27 I _ 28 I I I I J 32 ...

Page 33: ...ery 6 Ga W 16 Wir red 26 175158 Fuse20AMP 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 ln 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 271552 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 3O 29 i 26 31 208 11_ 26 33 10 25 26 _ 5 2O9 _ 209 6 3 35 38 S 26 53 55 57 _f 54 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ...Mech Sym Bolt RdHd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Asm Dash Lh ClipTinnermanGrille P L Panel Dash Rh Screw Mach Trhd 5 16 18unc x 3 4 Nu Keps 5 16 18uric Hood PntSteel 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 LensAsm Lens Grille FenderPnt 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 271552 GROUND DRIVE 14 112 77 37 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...pacer Axle 21 106933X Knob Rd 1 2 13 PlstcThds 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 t 23583X Key Square 2 0 x 1845 1865 25 106888X Spf ng Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 78 121748X Washer 25 32 x 1 5 3 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 Cad ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271552 STEERING _r _39 47 I 38 ...

Page 39: ...Ga Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga RingKUp T5304 75 Bearing Col StrgBIk Draglink Washer Lock Hvy Hlel Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg BushingLink Drag Blk 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 BushingStrg 5 8 ID Dash Screw Cap Wheel Steer Opp Sears USA Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 Nut Lock...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271552 ENGINE 81 4 31 4O 33 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4O ...

Page 41: ...400 Muffler Exh LT B S 14HP IC OHV Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 NPT Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 ShieldBrowning DebrisGuard Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scm Tank Fuel Front 1 25 Cap Asm Fuel Soars Vented Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug drain Order from engine mfg BushingSnap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdro1114 20x 314 Screw Hex wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 4...

Page 42: ...76X LocknutHex W Wsh 3 8 16 21 171852 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIkZi 22 STD541431 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt RdhdSht Nk 1 4 20xl 1 2 Spacer Split28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 SIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Rg Gr5 Zinc Bolt Shld 5 16 18 Unc 2A BIk D ...

Page 43: ...pan Decal Clutch brakeEnglish Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Panel Dash 6sp 42 DecalV Belt Sch Pad FootrestLH Pad FootrestRH Decal Handle Lft HeightAdjust Manual Owners English Manual Owners Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 124635X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap Value Tire StemValue Tire F Ts 1...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271552 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 13 5 3 2 6 8 13 19 13 32 13 _ o_ 19 20 15 20 44 ...

Page 45: ...ring NylonBIk 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle FlutedBIk 8 12_365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift RH 13 STD624008 RetainerSpring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock W _Vsh1 2 13unc 19 139868 ArmSuspensionRear 20 163552 RetainerSpringZinc 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE Allcompone...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER917 271552 MOWERDECK 1 18 21 J_ 3 24 28 29 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...er Bracket 148 169022 Bracket 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 Ca 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...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271552 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODELNUMBER206 545C 0 _ 71B 8 I I 11 34 7g 157 41A 2g 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 Seal 5 8 900 794712 34 780194 Bushing 563 3...

Page 50: ...GS STRA n ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1112 E1 13J 1034 383_ 883_ 32_ 307_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET I I 11019 LABEL KIT Ilos9 ow _R sMA U I 71 1026 lS_ 2_ lit REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEEREPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL I 12 5O ...

Page 51: ...NGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1112 E1 968 467 967 971 i REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104_1270 276 _ 9e7 95 634A_ 634_ _ 1170 231_142_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 868 _ 9 6170 51_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...TrON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1112 E1 8OlA 896 S 783A_ 544A 310_ 803A VOTE For Replacement Starter Motol See Reference 309 697A e 304 __ __ 334_ 934 455_ 1119_ 523 842 524 287 _ 1005_ 76_ 74_ 363 733V 7_668 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 52 ...

Page 53: ...GS STRATrON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1112 E1 NIKKI _II 0SB_I I _OA _11 _31A_ _1 SANTA IL 833_1 oN 48 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 95A_ 276A_ O I04A_ 127A 1OSA_ 967A 137A Q 231A_ _A CARBURETO GASKE SE 51 _ 137A O 276A_ 53 ...

Page 54: ...ly 030 695416 Oversize Used Before 121 690191 Date Code 01041900 121A 695427 Ring Set Standard Used 125 690194 After Date Code 125A 01041800 Ring Set 010 Oversize 127 695005 O Used After Date Code 127A 690727 O 130 691750 01041800 Ring Set 020 Oversize 130A 695418 Used After Date Code 131 494379 01041800 131A 695421 Ring Set 030 Oversize 133 494381 Used After Date Code 133A 694914 01041800 137 281...

Page 55: ...Spacer 691 692407 Governor Shaft Seal 692 690572 Spring Detent 897 690372 Screw Starter Motor 718 690959 Pin Locating 727 490324 Cover Starter Drive 729 691335 Clip Wire KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 729A 691224 Clip Wire 732 691002 Screw Starter Drive Cover 733 691658 Screw Flywheel 741 691284 Gear Timing 757 691714 Link Counterweight 758 692423 Counterweight 759 691239 Pin Counterweight 761 691096 ...

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Page 59: ...ong 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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