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Page 1: ...ates differently from previously 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 Visit our Craftsman website www sear...

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 according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or...

Page 3: ... mower safely enough to protect them selves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn De not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERAT...

Page 4: ...r operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris 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 _ever make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components aresubject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or ...

Page 5: ...e 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 can lose trac...

Page 6: ...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 manual ...

Page 7: ...1 Large Flat Washer 1 HexBolt 5 16 18x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18_ 1 Lockwasher 3 8 _ll _SteeringWheel Jv j Steering Extension Adapter J Steering Shaft _ _ Boot Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x1 3 16 x12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ... shaft onto lower steering 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 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 whe...

Page 9: ...er 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 _ AWARNING Before starting read understand and fo ow a l in...

Page 10: ...lacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of 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 TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATEAND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE TH...

Page 11: ... SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE UGHTS ON OVIRTEMP I FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED SI PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...battery ATTACHMENT 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 starti...

Page 13: ... 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 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 w...

Page 14: ... 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 Do not push or tow t...

Page 15: ...seat in operating 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 ...

Page 16: ...hat will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f 1 i J MULCHING MOWING TIPS 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 ...

Page 17: ... not overtlghten GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS 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 manua...

Page 18: ... 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 To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat...

Page 19: ...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 engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level su...

Page 20: ...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 very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 4 Reinstall cartridge nut pr...

Page 21: ...EN 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 removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck br...

Page 22: ...ust 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 distanc...

Page 23: ...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 becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater thah six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact a ...

Page 24: ...ssemble 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 purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Ring Axle Cover I Squ...

Page 25: ...ACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Seat Battery Door Box 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...

Page 26: ...es the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Turning the idle mixture valve out counter clockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SEFI ING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carburetor when making car...

Page 27: ... essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fue hose or tank during storage 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 until the fue...

Page 28: ...f 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 ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 10 Contact a a Sears or other qu...

Page 29: ...d mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with f...

Page 30: ... regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel 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 mo...

Page 31: ...NTS OFF G L s_ A NOTE YOUR TRACXOR 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 WILLDIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH O REMOVABLE CONNE...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271635 ELECTRICAL 22 q b I i I i t I I I j J i Jt i 33 I 26 32 ...

Page 33: ...LT 25 AMP Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc x 3 4 Case Battery Switch Interlock Push In Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 20 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Key Ign Molded Craftsman Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp P...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271635 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212 28 12 208 207 208 53 51 55 54 57 6O 206 3 74 3 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...x 1 Panel Dash L H Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Asm SLKSCR Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 UNC Grille w Lens Asm Lens Grille Fender Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Bracket Asm Pivot Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Bracket Grille Pickoff LH Screw Hex WSHD 8 18 x 7 8...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271635 GROUND DRIVE 53 36 ...

Page 37: ...aft Asm Pedal Foot 156 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 158 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 159 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 161 Pulley Composite Flat 162 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc x 3 163 Keeper Belt Idler 164 Pulley Idler 165 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry STL 166 Retainer Belt Style Spring 168 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16unc x 1 1 2 169 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 170 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 197 Link Clutch 7 66 198 Spring Return Clulch 6 75...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271635 STEERING ASSEMBLY 22 2 q_ _ 42 i 37 I 36 J 29 88 17 47 65 68 67 67 67 92 3O 43 8 I 11 38 ...

Page 39: ... 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Lock Hex Flange Shaft Asm Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Cap Wheel Steer OPP BIk Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Adaptor Steering Wheel Boo...

Page 40: ...Tin Plated Tube Drain Oil Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield BRN DBR Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 125 Fr Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented Clamp Hose BIk KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 137040 38 148315 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 STD551131 72 71070512 78 17060620 81 73510400 Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8...

Page 41: ... Washer 21 32 x 1 x21 Ga Bearing Nyiong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift L H Link Asm Lift R H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion Front Susp 18 73800800 Nut Lockw wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownl...

Page 42: ...prsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt 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 Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Phi Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder...

Page 43: ... Deck Decal V belt Dr Sch Decal Dash Panel Decal V belt Schematic Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRIPTION CapValueTire StemValue Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Se...

Page 44: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271635 153 154 37 36 155 _143 159 _ 144 ___ 1 5 40 _ 37 _145 I 146 34 _ 105 106 _ 102 _103 I 102j 21 6 19 F 21 2 16 18 13_ 21 22 _ _23 24 28 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...d Pt Hex 151 169670 31 129963 Washer Spacer 152 169676 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 153 169674 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 154 169675 34 STD533717 Bolt 155 169671 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 156 169672 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 157 169669 40 STD541437 Nut C rownlock 3 8 16 UNC 158 17720408 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 159 72140614 45 STD624003 Retainer 130794 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271635 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 140 54 45 46 i6 57 59 56 P 47 48 49 50 61 70 46 59 62 63 64 6O 66 43 i 52 i I ...

Page 47: ...ining 65 120954X 27 12047OX Sprocket 1 8T 66 160953 28 110070X Spacer 1 131 X 1 45 X 494 67 138244 29 142677 Gear Spur 37T 68 108996X 30 142681 Gear Spur 35T 69 160954 31 124644X Gear Spur 30T 70 120951X 32 108980X Gear Spur 25T 71 174256 33 120406X Gear Spur 22T 72 120416X 34 134796 Gear Spur 19T 35 105925X Washer Plain 640 X 1 37 X 061 36 2228J Washer Plain 632 X 1 00 X 046 37 170987 Washer Plai...

Page 48: ...ODEL NUMBER 917 271635 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0125 E1 4r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 914_ Y 1022 635F_ 13J 1026 11 71 12 r I I 552 I m 691 I 48 ...

Page 49: ...EL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0125 E1 467_ 971 968 967 _ I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 875 711_ 996_ 185 109A _ _ _ _ f 634A 12___J 1311 13o 95_ 987 93_ _ _ 1 1 8921 _ 1422 _ _117 i_ __ i I _ 1o4_ I 276 9so 344 _ 404 _ 404 227 562 267 I_s _ 601 240 49 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271635 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0125 E1 729A _ 3041 1334 I 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS I 523 842 524_ 934_ 1006_ 1119_ 1005 5O ...

Page 51: ...ET SET 10 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 27 _ 95 104 127_ 6 C_ 987_ 634A_ 634_ 117 9 231_421 105 8 93_ _ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 524_ 863_ 642 20_ 176_ 461 12 _ J 130A 95A l P 987Af _ NIKKI 141B1 _l 633 c _ 217_ 127A0 _ _I 97_ _ __ 137AO 369 950A_ 276A 947A 868_ 6170 51_ 9 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 96A_ 276A_ 51 104A_ 127A_ 105A_ 987A_ 137A0 231A_ 51 ...

Page 52: ... 691841 Spring Valve Exhaust 209 692208 Guard Flywheel 216 691840 Retainer Valve 217 695409 Slinger Governor Oil 222 694042 Tappet Valve 227 691374 Camshaft 231 691636 Short Block 311707 0028 231A 690718 E1 Replacement Engine 232 691842 Manifold intake 238 691843 O 1 Gasket Intake 240 394358 Stud Carburetor 265 691024 Screw Intake Manifold 267 695134 Screen Rotating 276 692255 Screw Rotating Scree...

Page 53: ...77A 695428 Set Carburetor Gasket 544 692034 Armature Starter 987 691326 O Seal Throttle Shaft 552 491986 Bushing Governor Lever 987A 690998 Q Seal Throttle Shaft 562 691119 Bolt Governor Control Lever 996 690678 Carburetor Shield 579 691029 Nut Starter Cable 1005 695492 Fan Flywheel 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1006 690452 Retainer Fan 614 691620 Pin Cotter 1019 690180 Kit Label 616 692012 Crank Governor ...

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Page 55: ...ILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes I ...

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