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Page 1: ...lfferehtiy_from previously built engines Before you start the en gine read and understand this Owner s Manual CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Foranswers to your questions about thisproduct Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Men Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsmanwebsite www seam com cra...

Page 2: ...speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto electricaland mechanicaldamagecaused by improperstorage failure to use the proper grade and amountof engineoil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or the failure to maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructions con tained in the owner smanual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairscausedby ...

Page 3: ...esthat operators age 60 years and above are involvedin a large percentageof dding mower ralatedinjuries These operators shouldevaluate their abilityto operate the ridingmowersafely enough to protectthemselvesand othersfrom seriousinjury Slopes are a majorfactorrelatedto loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injuryor death All slopes requireextracaution If youcannotbackup...

Page 4: ...perationreguiody Keep machinefree of grass leaves or otherdebrisbuild up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allowmachineto coolbefore storing Stopand inspectthe equipmentif you strikean object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustmentsor repairswith the engine running Grass catchercomponentsare subject to wear damage and deterioration which couldexpose movingpartsor allow objectsto be th...

Page 5: ...ewirewhere it cannotcontactspark plug _ CAUTION Do notcoast downa hill inneutral you maylosecontrolof the tractor _ CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommendedby and complywith specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use commonsense whentowing Operate onlyat the lowestpossiblespeed whenon a slope Tooheavy of a load whileon a slope is dangerous Tires can losetractionwiththe gro...

Page 6: ...nable you to assemble and maintainyourtractorproperly Always observethe SAFETYRULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A RepairAgreementis availableon this product ContactyournearestSears storefordetaJls CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing cadng for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s...

Page 7: ...arge FlatWasher M 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18_ 1 Lockwasher3 8 H _i Steedng IIIIIIII11 SteeringWheel _ _ Extension Adapter _l _i Steering Shaft _ LS _ Boot Seat _ 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...nstaJl 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 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 extension 5 Position steering wheel so cress bars are horizontal left to dgbt and s...

Page 9: ...e attachmentliftleverto its highest position 2 Release parkingbrake by depressing clutch brakepedal 3 Place gearshiftlever in neutral N position 4 Rolltractorforwardoffskid 5 Remove bandingholdingdeflector shieldup againsttractor TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _IILWARNING Beforestarting read understandand follow all insfructions in the Operatio...

Page 10: ...ionand mower blade drive beltsin the Serviceand Adjustments sectionofthismanual Verifythat the beltsare routedcorrectly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Afteryou learnhowto operateyour tractor checkto see that the brakeis properly adjusted See TOADJUST BRAKE inthe ServiceandAdjustments sectionof thismanual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFOR...

Page 11: ...ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP _1 _ LIGHT M FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT _r_ R N H L _J 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 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...escharging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mountedto yourtractor ATTACHMENTLIFT LEVER Usedto raise lower and adjustthe mowerdeck or other attachmentsmountedto your tractor CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL Usedfor declutchingand brakingthe tractorand startingthe engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selectsthe speed and directionof tractor IGNITION SWITCH Us...

Page 13: ...ey to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leavingthe ignitionswitch in any positionotherthan OFF will cause the batteryto be discharged dead NOTE Undercertainconditionswhen tractoris standingidlewith the engine running hotengine exhaustgases may cause browning of grass Toeliminate thispossibility al...

Page 14: ...lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restartmovement slowlyrelease parking brake and clutch brakepedal Make all turnsslowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachmentliftto highestposition withattachmentlift control When pushingor towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do notpush or tow tractor at more than five 5 ...

Page 15: ...ress clutch brakepedal and set parking brake 2 Place gearshiftlever in neutral N position 3 Moveattachmentclutchto DISEN GAGED position 4 Move throttlecontrolto chokeposition NOTE Before starting readthewarmand coldstarting procedures below 5 Insertkey intoignitionand turnkey clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen ...

Page 16: ...nd givebest performanceOfthe attachmentbeingused I MULCHING MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free ot built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade 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 mulched grass will biodegrade quick...

Page 17: ... RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on 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 ...

Page 18: ... results 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 IMPORTANT Toensure proper assem bly center hole in blade mustalignwith star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemblehex bo...

Page 19: ...improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your en gine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the trac tor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the ...

Page 20: ...ueeze to removeexcessoil NOTE If verydirtyordamaged replace pre cleaner 6 Reinstallpre cleanarover cartridge 7 Reinstall coverand securewith knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Removecartridgenut 2 Carefullyremovecartridgeto prevent debrisfrom enteringcarburetor Clean base carefullyto preventdebris from enteringcarburetor 3 Clean cartridgeby tappinggently on flat surface NOTE If verydirtyordamaged repla...

Page 21: ...WER Mower will be easierto removefrom the rightsideof tractor 1 Place attachmentclutchin DISEN GAGED position 2 Moveattachmentliftleverforward to lowermowerto its lowestposition 3 Roll beltoff enginepulley 4 Removesmall retainerspring and lift clutchspringoff pulleybolt 5 Remove large retainerspring slide collaroff and push housingguideout of bracket 6 Disconnectanti swaybarfrom chassis bracketby ...

Page 22: ...following front to back adjustment 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 when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind t...

Page 23: ... operating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and tum nut 6 until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A 23 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 c...

Page 24: ...ble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washersand snap retaining ringsecurelyin axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire puncturesand preventflat tiresdueto slowleaks tire sealant maybe purchasedfrom your localpartsdealer Tire sealantalso preventstiredry rotand corrosion Washers Retainin Axle Cover Square Key _ Rear Wheel Only TO...

Page 25: ... Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Seat P 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 INT...

Page 26: ...In general tuming idle mixturevalve In clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine givinga leaner fueVair mixture Turning the idle mixturevalve out counter clockwise increasesthe supply of fuel to the engine giving a richerfueVair mixture IMPORTANT Damageto theneedlevalve endthe seatincarburetormayresultifscrew isturned intoo_ght PRELIMINARY SETI ING 1 Aircleanerassembly mustbe assembled ...

Page 27: ...fuel hose or tank during storage Also axperiance 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 and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never usa engin...

Page 28: ... 4 Faultysolenoidorstarter 1 Fillfuel tank 2 See TO STARTENGINE in Operationsection 3 Wait severalminutes beforeattempting to start 4 Replace sparkplug 5 Clean replaceair filter 6 Replacefuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasolineand replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To AdjustCarburetor in ServiceAdjustments section 10 Contacta a Sears or other qualifieds...

Page 29: ...ashundermower Dirty air filter 4 Low oil level dirtyoil 5 Faultysparkplug 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 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 refill witl fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and earbure tor refill tank...

Page 30: ...is OFF 12 Bulb s burned out 13 Faultylightswitch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blownfuse 1 Badbatterycell s 2 Poorcable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped I_i Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW _ position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Che...

Page 31: ... _ UlUU_ i t NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS o_ _ _ _ _ e_ EQUIPPED WiTH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS THE i BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS 7 WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST REMOVABLE CONNECTI...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271630 ELECTRICAL 24 22 28 32 ...

Page 33: ...52J Bulb Light 1156 4799J Cable Batter 6 Ga 11 red 146147 Cable Battee 6 Ga w 16 wire red 175158 Fuse 20AMP 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 1213O5X Switch Plunger NC Gray 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 170217 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin He 1 4 20 Uric x 1 2 131563 Cover Terminal Red 175141 Solenoid 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 141940 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271630 CHASSIS ANDENCLOSURES 28 12 74 2O8 134 ...

Page 35: ...7 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Gillie Plckoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex WSHD 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt FinHex 1 4 20UNCx 75 60 S O533707 Sclt Rdnd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD5414 37 Nut Cmwnlock 3 8 16...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271630 GROUND DRIVE 37 22 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...1 72140406 41 165838 Keeper Belt Idler 162 73680400 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 163 74780416 47 127783 Puney Idler 164 18091010 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Gmd Dn STL 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spshg 166 166880 50 STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16unc x 1 1 2 168 165492 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16 UNC 169 165580 52 STD541431 NutCrownLock5 16 18 197 169613 53 105710X Unk C...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271630 STI ERING ASSEMBLY _13 H 222 2 2 _41 LJ I t_ 44 38 ...

Page 39: ... 17060612 Screw 3 6 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 15 5099 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 ScrewTF 10 32x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 139769 Cap Wheel SteerOPP BIk 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2o3 8x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut LockCenter3 8 24 UNF 41 100711L Adaptor SteedngWheal 42 145054X428 Boot SteedngDash P L Mtl BIk 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension SteedngNon Adjust...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271630 81 13 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SparkArrester I 78 4O ...

Page 41: ...1237 WasherLockExt Tooth3 8 169837 ShieldBRN DBRGuard 137180 ArrestorSpark 10920P X Tank Fuel1 25 Fr 158990 Cap AsmFuelW symVented 123487X ClampHoseBIk 137040 LineFuel20 148315 PlugOil Drain 124O_8X BushingSnap NylSIk FuelLine 1763 0412 ScrewHexwshThdrol1 4 20x3 4 17000612 Screw HexwshThdr3 8 16 x 3 4 19091416 Washer9 32 X 7 8 X 16ga STD551131 Washer LockHvy HIcl Spr5 16 71070512 Screw HexhdCap 5 ...

Page 42: ...1250X Spdng Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 6 STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Uno 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Uric 2A 7 12418tX Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIkZi 22 1D541431 Nut Hex Lock w Ins 5 16 18 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X 12 Ga 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 ...

Page 43: ...SCRIPTION Decal V belt Dr Sch Decal Dash Panel Decal V Pelt Schematic Dscal BatteryDngr PsnEng Decal Lift Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish KEY PART NO NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 DESCRIPTION 59192 CapValueTire 65139 StemVslue 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 front White Service 278H Fit...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917 271630 LIET ASSEMBLY 44 ...

Page 45: ...gNylong 7 125631X GripHandleFluted 8 122365X Button PlungerResd 11 139_5 LinkAsmLift L H 12 139866 LinkAsmLift R H 13 STD624008 RetainerSpring 15 173288 LinkFnont 16 73350800 NutJam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 17 130171 TrunnionBIkZinc 18 73800800 NutLockw wsh1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 ArmSuspension Mower 20 163552 RetainerSpdng 31 169865 Beadng Pvt Lift 32 73540600 NutCrownlock3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensions ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271630 MOWER DECK 157 __0 j _ 40 IS _ 37 144 15405 4O 37 145 34 106 _ 102 103 105 lo3_ _ Jr lo2_ _ 21 i L I 16 1 1 18 10 11 21 22 23 24 25 18 29_ 46 ...

Page 47: ...ad 152 169676 31 129963 Washer Spacer 153 169674 32 15 3535 Pulley Mandrel 154 169675 33 137266 Nut Toplock Flanged 155 169671 34 STD533717 Bolt 156 169672 35 133835 Fastner Chdstmas Tree 157 169669 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 158 17720410 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 159 72140614 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 130794 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 S_4003 Retainer 169583 46 137729 S...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271630 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 140 20 21 22 24 26 31 27 32 25 48 49 48 ...

Page 49: ...Washer Neoprene Key Woodruff No 9 53 2264J Washer Plain 758 X 1 25 X 031 Assy Kit InputShaft 54 160946 Axle LH Pinion Bevel 12T 55 170990 Gear Miter 1 2T Splined Ring Retaining 56 160948 Ring Retaining Chsin 24 Pitches 57 110071X Gear Spur 32T Cover Detent 58 12C952X Shaft Cross Gear Spur 1 2T 59 170991 Gear Miter 1 2T idler Collar Clutch 60 160950 Axle RH Assy Kit Clutch Keys 61 170992 Housing Lo...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917_71630 BRIGGS STRATrONENGINE MODEL NUMBER310707 TYPENUMBER0137 E1 REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS _1_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR _ST UO ON _ u L 617 N3 ...

Page 51: ...TOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271630 BRIGGS STRATI ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 467_ 971 I 1019 LABEL KIT I 108A _ _jv J_ 634A 875 711_ 996_ 1_ _176_ _u34_1_ 404_ 616t 614_ 404 240_ 51 1127_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271630 BRIGGS STRATI ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER310707 TYPENUMBER0137 E1 802 797 287 _ 789A 524_ 52 ...

Page 53: ... SET 1095 VALVE GASKET SET NIKKI 2178 127A _ _llb _ I 947A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT lO4_ 1270 276 9e 95 634A _ 634_ _ 1170 231_42_ 1_ _ _ 358 ENG NE GASKET SET 3_ s24 842 20_ 176_ 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51_ 95A_ 276A_ I04A_ 127A IO5A_987A _ 137A O 231A_ _ 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 137AO 276A_ I 53 ...

Page 54: ...rotltaVatve 98 495800 Kit Idle Speed 98A 695408 Kit Idle Speed 104 690525 _ Pin Float Hinge 104A 694918 _ Pin Float Hinge 105 231855 _ Valve Float Needle 105A 694922 _l Valve Float Needle 106 690577 Seat Inlet 108 690464 Valve Choke Manual Choke 108A 692344 Valve Choka Choka A Me6c 108B 695419 Valve Choke Nildd Carburetor 117 692408 O Jet Main Standard 692411 Jet Main High Altitude 117A 695415 O J...

Page 55: ...pstick 987 691326 Seal Throttle Shaft 524 281370 Seal BipstickTube 987A 690998 Seal Throttle Shaft 525 691398 Tube Dipstick 996 690678 Carburetor Shield 544 692034 Armature Starter 1005 695056 Fan Flywheel 552 491986 1006 690452 Retainer Fan Bushing Governor Lever 562 691119 Bolt Governor Control Lever 1019 690180 Kit Label 579 691029 Nut Starter Cable 1022 272475 Gasket Rocker Cover 601 95162 Cla...

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Page 59: ...ION SIGHTING _ GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL ra y urTrct rupand w oeosop no I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent Upping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...essories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDIreetSM 1 800 366 PART 8am It pm CST 1 800 366 7278 7 daysaweek www sesrs condpartsdlrect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat Pars pedlrserviciade rapsraci6na domicilio y pars ordenarplezas con entregaa domicilio 1 8S8 SU HOGAR _ 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pourservi...

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