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Page 1: ...ation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about thisproduct Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...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 accordingto the instructionscon tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or ox...

Page 3: ...ding mower safely enoughto protectthem selves and othersfrom serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build upwhich can touch hot exhaust engine parts and bum Do not allowthe mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil orfuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage 3 II SLOPE OPERATI...

Page 4: ...operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debds build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage end deterioration which could expose moving parts or al...

Page 5: ... where it cannot contact spark plug _CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommendedby and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires con lose tractio...

Page 6: ...e 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 manua...

Page 7: ... Flat Washer 1 HexBolt 5 16 18x 1 1 4Wheel 11 Locknut 5 16 18_ 11Lockwasher 3 8 1 J_ _ Steering _ Steering Adapter teedng EhXta f_sion _Boot Seat I1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...dng shaft Align mounting holes in extension 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 steedng boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Positionfront wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steedng wheel adapter from steedng wh...

Page 9: ...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 DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all ins_tructld...

Page 10: ...ng motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sectionof this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See 1 0 ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT ...

Page 11: ...RNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP t LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWERLI_ r l R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFE rY RULES SECTION DANGER_ KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL AutomaticModels only 11 ...

Page 12: ...icates charging or discharging of battery A rrACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor A n ACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of trac...

Page 13: ...o prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignitionswitch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor Is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas _CAUTI...

Page 14: ...er to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightlyas 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 Do not push ortow tractor at more than f...

Page 15: ...t on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shiftlever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to DISEN GAGED position 4 Move throttle oontrol to choke position NOTE Beforestarting readthewarm and coldstarling _res below 5 Insert key into ignitionand turn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run sta...

Page 16: ... that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f MULCHING MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of 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 m...

Page 17: ...as instructedin this manual Some adjustments willneed to be made pedodicallyto properly maintain your tractor All adjustmentsin the Service and Adjustmentssection of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replacethe spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plugand clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixturean...

Page 18: ... For best 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 secudng 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 Rea...

Page 19: ...lthough multi viscosityoils 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 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 ifthe trac tor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check th...

Page 20: ...d squeeze to remove excess oil NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner 6 Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge 7 Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Remove cartridge nut 2 Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor 3 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface NOTE If...

Page 21: ...ve from the right side of tractor 1 Place attachment 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 swaybar from chassis bracket by remov...

Page 22: ...eck 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 when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure di...

Page 23: ...g 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 untildistance 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 cary Contact...

Page 24: ...nd reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be pumhased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Axle Cover I Squ...

Page 25: ...en securely 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Battery Door 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 gdll 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the gril...

Page 26: ...ise decreasesthe supply of fuel to engine gMng a leaner tueVair mixture Turning the idle mixture vak_ out seunter ckx_ se increasesthe supply of fuel to 9 _ eng ne giving a richerfueVair mixture IMPORTANT Damage to theneedlo valve and theseat incarburetor may resultifscrew is turned intoo tight PREUMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleanerassembly must be assembled to the carburetor when makingcarburetor adjus...

Page 27: ...n essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank duringstorage Also experiance 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 fue...

Page 28: ...ace battery 4 Dirty fuel rifler 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Stale or dirty fuel 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 6 Check all wiring Loose or damaged wiring 7 8 Carburetor out of adjustment Enginevalvesout of adjustment 1 Clutch brake pedal not depressed 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 3 Weak or dead battery 4 Blown fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 7 Faulty i...

Page 29: ...k vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refillwith fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refilltank withfres...

Page 30: ...ghtswitch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 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 boll 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Repl...

Page 31: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271633 NOTE 31 ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271633 ELECTRICAL i i i i t i i ...

Page 33: ... Bulb Light t 156 4799J Cable BatleP 6 Ga 11 red 146147 Cable BatteW 6 Ga w 16 wire red 175158 Fuse 20AMP 73510400 Nut Kegs Hex 1 4 20 UNC 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 bl_ck 121305X Sv_tch Plunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Ign Molded Cra6sman 178437 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt B_k Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uric x 1 2 131563 CoverTerrninalRed 178861 Solenoid 121433X Amrneter Rectangular 6 Amp 141940 Pr...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271633 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 2O7 64 74 208 34 ...

Page 35: ... Grtlle w Lens Asm 155217X599 Lens Grille 174738X553 Fender 139976 Bracket Fender Support 17490508 Screw Tndrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot 73800400 Nut Lock w Insed 1 4 20 UNC 19_91416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 161464 Screw Hex WSHD 8 1g x7 8 145202 Bracket Gritte PLckolfRH 1D522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 STD533707 BoltRdhdS nk3i8o16UNCx3 4 15...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271633 GROUNDDRIVE 1 77 163 113 J62 168 166 156 51 5 18 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...0 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad 112 t9091210 Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 10 Ga 28 175765 Rod Brake Parking Lt Yt 113 127285X StrapTorque 29 71673 CapBrakeParking 116 S 1_533710 BoltRdHdSqnk3 8 16xlUnc 30 174973 Bracket Mtg Tr qsaxle 120 739006GO Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 Uric 3_ STD523107 BoltHexHdS f6 f8uncx3 4 150 175456 SpacerRetainer 34 175578 Shaft Asm pedal Foot 151 191337 10 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga 35 120183...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271633 STEERINGASSEMBLY 38 ...

Page 39: ...d Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steerlng 37 152927 Screw Tf 10 32 x 5 x 3 9 Flange 38 139799 Cap Wheel Steer OPP BIk 39 19133819 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 9 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8o24 UNF 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 148554X429 Bout Steedng Dash P L MtJBIk 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Steedng Non Adjust 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 8555M Fitting Grease 5...

Page 40: ...ield BRFUDBR Guard 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 10g_02X Tank Fuel I 25 Fr 158990 Cap Asm FLbalW _ym Vente_ 33 123487X Clamp Hose B4k KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 137040 Line Fuel20 38 148315 Ping Oil Dra_n 40 124028X Bustling Snap Nyl BikFuel Line 44 17670412 S_rew Hexw_h Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 45 17 3 30612 Screw HexW_h Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 3_ X 7 8 X 16ga 1_ 551131 Washer Lock HW Hl...

Page 41: ...Spring PILInger 15 173288 Link FlOnt Shalt Asm Uft RH 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Pin Groove 17 175689 Trunnio_ Front Susp ERIng 5133 62 18 73800800 Nut Lockwiwsh 1 2 13 Unc Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 G 19 139868 ArrnSuspenslonMower Bearing Nylong 20 163552 Retainer Spring GdpHandleFluted 31 169865 Beadng PvL Ufl Bulton Plunger Read _ 73540600 Nut Cmwnlock 3 8 24 Link Asrn Lilt LH NOTE All co rn...

Page 42: ...X 1 1 2 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X I X 14 Ga 10 174894 pan Pnt Seat blk 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bo t Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300 SpacerSplit 28X 96 Zinc 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIkPnt 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 21 171852 Bott Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A 22 1D541431 ...

Page 43: ... Decal Hood Side 165EOOX428 Pod Footrest LH STLT Decal Mower 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Fender Craltsman 179167 Manual Owner s English 179168 Manuai Owner s Spanlsh WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Va ue Tire 2 65139 SlemValue 3 10_ 22X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 front White Scrvlce 6 2781 1 Fntlng G...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917 271633 MOWERDECK _ lO5 106 102 103 _ 4 1 06 IO2_t 34 2 222324 29 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...ArmSprlngBrakeMower 22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42 23 131267 Bracket Deflector 144 158634 KeeperBolt42 ClutchCable 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 145 165888 Pulley Idler Flat 25 123713X Spdng Torsion Detlector 146 171977 Bolt Cardage Idler 26 110452X Nut Push 147 131335 SpdngExtenslon 27 13C _68X428 Si_eld Deflector 148 169022 SpdngReturnldler 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x _Sxt6Ga ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271633 DANATRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 140 2O 21 22 24 31 32 25 33 _5 7 _13 59 69 46 768 ...

Page 47: ...01 Washer Neoprene Key Woodruff No 9 53 2264J Washer Plain 758 X 1 25 X 031 Assy K_t Input Shaft 54 160946 Axle LH Pinion Bevel 12T 55 1_ Gear Miter 1 2T Spllned Ring Retaining 56 160948 Ring Retaining Chain 24 Pitches 57 110071X Gear Spur 32T Cover Detent 58 120952X Shaft Cross Gear Spur 1 2T 59 170991 Gear Miter 1 2T Idler Collar Clutch 60 160950 Axle RH Asey Kit Clutch Keys 61 1709_ Housing Low...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271633 BRIGGS STRA I I ONENGINE MODELNUMBER310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 REQUIRES SPEC AL TOOLS 53 O TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR 691wl 48 ...

Page 49: ...OR MODEL NUMBER 917 271633 BRIGGS STRATI ONENGINE MODELNUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 467_ 971 i 176 404_ 616t 614P 1019 LABEL KIT Jt_ I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I F 240 404 E62_ 4 276 _ 1127_1 1420 1_ 117 4 9 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271633 BRIGGS STRA FONENGINE MODELNUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 _ 305 _ I 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS I _ 287_1 363_ 709A 524_ 1006 _ 474 877 5O ...

Page 51: ...ET 1095 VALVE GASKET SET NIKKI 130A_ _ll 231A _ U 0 A TA Jl 5__I_A_ 369 II 112 A 5 7A 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT lo4_ 1270 75 _ 9879 95_ 137_ _ 51_ _ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 639 __ _ 20_ 2 17_ 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51_ 95A_ 276A_ 104A_ 127A _ OSA_ 987A 137A O 231A_ 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET _ 137A 51 _ _ 75A 51 ...

Page 52: ...46 691639 Key Timing 27 691299 Look Piston Pin 167 692297 Air Cleaner Stud Seal 28 498319 Pin Piston Standard 176 691917 O Ring Seal Air Cleaner 498320 Pin Piston 020 O S 186 692317 Connector Hose 29 692419 Rod Connecting Standard 187 691050 Line Fuel Cut to Required 499940 Rod Connecting 020 U S Length 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 188 691693 Screw Control Bracket 33 495856 Valve Exhauet 192 691...

Page 53: ...92014 Dipstick 987 691326 Seal Throttle Shaft 524 281370 Seal Dipstick Tube 987A 690998 SeaI Throtlte Shaft 525 691398 Tube Dipstick 996 690678 Carburetor Shield 544 692034 Armature Starter 1005 695056 Fan Flywheel 552 491986 Bushing Governor Lever 1006 690452 Retainer Fan 562 691119 Bolt Governor Control Lever 1019 690180 Kit Label 579 691029 Nut Starter Cable 1022 272475 Gasket Rocker Cover 691 ...

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Page 55: ...AI P UI _ H _ uN GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I p Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not AJk greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme ...

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