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Page 1: ...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 sears com...

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 themselves 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 Do 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 3 II SLOPE OPERA...

Page 4: ... 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 Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or ...

Page 5: ...where it cannot contact spark plug _k CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommended by 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 tracti...

Page 6: ...r 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 _WARNING This tr...

Page 7: ...ng Boot Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 kocknut 5 16 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 t teering Extension Shaft For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...ecurely 7 Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel 8 Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid Adapte _ion Shaft ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lowe...

Page 9: ... to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmis sion See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 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 ILW...

Page 10: ... 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 V CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been c...

Page 11: ...LOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE A LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP IF LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r l R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED 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: ...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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUN...

Page 13: ...ve throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF 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 OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions...

Page 14: ...ttle control lever to slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is de pressed To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move moti...

Page 15: ...r use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur _ CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank ...

Page 16: ...ly on level surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual 3 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal 4 Move motion control leve...

Page 17: ...that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f 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 the m...

Page 18: ...TIONS 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 least once ...

Page 19: ...ighest 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 washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IM...

Page 20: ...The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for 4 the life of the transaxle Should the 5 transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature ...

Page 21: ...nts such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deteriora tion of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge _ Cover Knob Cover Cartridge Nut Foam Pre Cartridge Cleaner Base MUFFLER Dipstick Tube Assembly Engine Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damag...

Page 22: ...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 removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from...

Page 23: ...de to side If the 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 ...

Page 24: ...between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 9 16 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 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 necessary Contact a Sears or other qualifi...

Page 25: ...crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE...

Page 26: ... RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 3 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Seat oy Box Positiv _ack Cable...

Page 27: ...p cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning idle mixture valve in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engi...

Page 28: ...djusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments Idl...

Page 29: ...essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel 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 30: ... CHOKE position 30 CORRECTION 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or o...

Page 31: ...t blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Faulty operator safety presence control system 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Mower deck not level 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 4 Bent blade mandrel 5 Clogged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel ...

Page 32: ...sition 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine t 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 C...

Page 33: ...JlALTERNATOR 5 AMP AC 360 3 RPM _ L 14 VOLTS AC MIt I _ 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF I G L _ F n t I IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G AI NONE _UN UGHT S At A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START 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...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271644 22 I I I 42 41 I I 33 _ i I I 16 34 ...

Page 35: ...ery 12 VOLT 25 AMP Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc x 3 4 Case Battery Switch Interlock Push In Ha mess 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 Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 CoverTerminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp Protection...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271644 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 12 207 53 54 55 2 60 74 i 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...pport 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 NutCr...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271644 GROUND DRIVE 7 52 62 95 32 36 120 _ _ 36 35 53 252 25 22 55 96 1 74 75 38 ...

Page 39: ...69613 51 73680600 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 198 169593 52 73680500 NutCrownlock 5 16 18 UNC 202 72110614 53 105710X Link Clutch 212 145212 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 245 178122 56 17060616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 246 178121 57 178138 V Belt Ground Drive 247 178127 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 248 178847 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 249 1685H 62 8883R Cover Pedal 250 17060612 63 175410 Pulley Engine 2...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271644 STEERING ASSEMBLY J J 17 26 3O 40 ...

Page 41: ...32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn Draglink Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Hex Ftange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf Adaptor Steering Wheel Boot Stee...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271644 ENGINE 2_ 3 72 81 62 4 78_j_ 38 31 40 33 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 14 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...See Breakdown Briggs Model 310707 0137 E 1 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated Tube Drain oil easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Debns Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug drain oil easy Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16ga Washer Lock Hvy Hicl...

Page 44: ... Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Ad Wingnut Bracket PnI Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72O5O412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Shl Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr...

Page 45: ... Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Engine Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Chassis Disconnect Decal Replacement Parts Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 CapValueTire...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271644 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 2 3 8 i 4 6 5 19 13 19 20 161718 20 20 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...long 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Beadng Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dim...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271644 MOWER DECK 34 101 102f 103 105 5 6 4 149 i 16 1 13 11 29 18 21 _ 3 24 25 28 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...orsion Deflector 146 171977 Nut Push 147 131335 Shield Deflector 148 169022 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 149 165898 Rod Hinge 150 19091216 Screw ThdrolWasher Head 151 169670 Washer Spacer 152 169676 Pulley Mandrel 153 169674 Nut Toplock Flanged 154 169675 Bolt 155 169671 Pulley Idler Flat 156 169672 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 157 169669 Gauge 158 17720410 Nut C rownlock 3 8 16 UNC 159 72140614 Guard ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271644 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 87 47 115 87 t 25 22 185 5O ...

Page 51: ...6200 Sleeve Ass y Incl 87 29 780065 Washer 627 ID 091W 115 786198 Sleeve Assembly Incl 87 31 780189 Washer 563 ID 062W 127 784384 Shift Lever Ass y Incl 109 36 790071 Brake Disk 150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicon 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 157 788102 Oil Seal 9 16 1D 38 799021 Brake Pad 180 730229 BOil Spec 80W90 40 792204 Roll Pin 25 182 788103 Grommet 41 790102 Brake Lever 183 792118 Relief Va...

Page 52: ...EL NUMBER 917 271644 BRIGGS STRA rTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 914_ 1026 24 20 _I _ _ _ 741 14E 552 691 I 757 61 17581 _ t 52 ...

Page 53: ...L NUMBER 917 271644 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 467 _ 971 8751 711_ I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 12 _J 13__J 13o 95 _P 9s7 O 127 0 108 I 231 t _J lO _ J 240_ 227 562 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271644 BRIGGS STRATTONENGINE MODELNUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 513 1 802 311_ 797 462 579 I 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS 5231 _ _ 287 _ 524_ I 697 334_ 934_ 1006 455 _ 304 ...

Page 55: ...ET SET 51_ 137 0 2760 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 51 Q 968 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 524 _ 842 o 48 NIKKI 13___J _1 13OA _1 217 _ _ 1O5A_ 75A I 137AQ 369 1127A_ 276A 947A 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A_ 276A_ 51_ O 104A_ 127A lOSA_987A _ 137A O 231A_ 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET I 51 _j_ 276A_ 55 ...

Page 56: ...1A 495931 Ring Set Piston 010 O S Ring Set Piston 020 O S 141B 695420 Ring Set Piston 030 O S 142 692412 Q Lock Piston Pin 146 691639 Pin Piston Standard 167 692297 Pin Piston 020 O S 176 691917 Rod Connecting Standard 186 692317 Rod Connecting 020 U S 187 691050 Screw Connecting Rod Valve Exhaust 188 691693 Valve Intake 192 691986 Spring Valve Intake 202 691841 Spring Valve Exhaust 209 692208 Gua...

Page 57: ...014 Oipstick 987 691326 Seal Throttle Shaft 524 281370 Seal Dipstick Tube 987A 690998 Seal Throttle 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 601 95...

Page 58: ...SERVICE NOTE 58 ...

Page 59: ... RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL o l _D 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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