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Page 1: ... 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 For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ecause of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engi...

Page 3: ... 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 e...

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: ...ble 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 man...

Page 7: ...olt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 J_ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 5 16 1_ 1 Lockwasher 318 Steedng Extension Steering Shaft O Boot Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...HEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5116 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 ...

Page 9: ...nt 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 _WARNING Before starting read unoerstand and follow all instructions in the Oper...

Page 10: ...motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verifythat 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 operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you ...

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

Page 12: ...ndicates charging or discharging of 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 declutehing and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tra...

Page 13: ...vent 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 exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas _ILCAU...

Page 14: ...age parking brake Move gearshift lever to lstgear 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 n...

Page 15: ...lutch 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 continuously for more th...

Page 16: ...d speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used 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: ...s 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 y...

Page 18: ...low access to blades 2 Remove blade 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 blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Bla...

Page 19: ...ng 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 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 mus...

Page 20: ...move oil fill cap dipstick 2 Remove hex bolts from blower housing and lift housing off engine 3 Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt 4 Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins 5 To reassemble reverse above procedure Hex _Housing Oil Fill Tube Dipstick _ I I l h Spark I l__ _ _ Plug EngineCoolingFins MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler an...

Page 21: ...sis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring ...

Page 22: ...oth front links Recheck side to side adjustment D D Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Bottom edge of Bottom edge of mower to mower to ground _ ground A_ _ VGround Line V _ A _ _u s_n Arm LidftjuLstnkent N_ 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 ...

Page 23: ...E BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Remove belt downward from around eng...

Page 24: ...Repair tire and 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 purchase and use tire sealant from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Rin Axle Cover I Squ...

Page 25: ...ble to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 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 RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or pre...

Page 26: ...of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fueVair mixture Tuming 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 fumed in too _ght PRELIMINARY SEFRNG 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments ...

Page 27: ... forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng 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: ... 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 18 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments s...

Page 29: ...loose 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Faulty operator safety presence control system 2 3 4 5 Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clog...

Page 30: ...ing Headlight s not 1 working 2 if so equipped 3 4 5 Battery will not 1 charge 2 3 4 1 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...

Page 31: ... HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST PEDAL UP N C r l OPTIONAL SPARK qlP mACK IGNITION PLUG _ LINE TWiN CYL ENGINEL D _ I IF SO EQUIPPED _ A_ T _ J sAMP ACe 3_OAPM L_h_l_G SVS_UourPur DFOOE JiALTERNATOR i I NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271651 ELECTRICAL 26 I I I I_ I I 6 I I 1 i 29 i i i ...

Page 33: ...attery Bolt Hax Hd 1 4 20unc x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Interlock Hamess Asm LightW 4152j Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire rod Fusa20AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC Cable Ground6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Key Ign MoldedCraftsman Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 CoverTerminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp ProtectionWir...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 271651 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 12 5 31 _ 3_j 2O6 _ 3 74 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdro15116 18x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 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 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 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 6 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownl...

Page 36: ... TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 917 271651 GRouND DRWE 26 36 ...

Page 37: ...105701X 13 74550412 14 10040400 15 74490544 16 STD541431 18 STD523710 19 STD541437 21 106933X 22 130804 24 STD541237 25 106888X 26 STD5510_ 27 STD561210 28 175765 29 71673 30 174973 32 STD523107 34 175578 35 120183X 36 STD551062 37 STD571810 38 179114 39 74760648 41 175556 47 127783 48 154407 49 123205 50 STD523715 51 STD541437 52 STD541431 53 105710X 55 105709X 56 1706o0620 57 160855 59 169691 61...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271651 STEERING ASSEMBLY i_ i_ _ 311 _ _ ___ i I J 47 3O 43 38 ...

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

Page 40: ...th 3 8 169837 Shield BRN DBR Guard 137180 Arrestor Spark 109202X Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr 158990 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented 123487X 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 LineFuel 20 PlugOil Drain Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4...

Page 41: ... 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylong 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 Nat Lockw wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lifl 32 73540600 Nu...

Page 42: ... In Hinged 17 123976X Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 21 171852 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIkZi 22 STD5414 31 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 X 1X 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch DESCRIPTION BushingSnap BIk Nyl 5g Id Bolt Rdhd Sht 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 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder5 16 18...

Page 43: ...Decal V belt Dr Sch Decal Dash Panel Decal V belt Schematic Decal Battery 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 11 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 Cap Value Tire StemValue Tire F Ts ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271651 MOWER DECK 34 6 149 19F 21 21 23 25 6 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...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 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 158 17720408 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 159 72140614 45 STD624003 Retainer 130794 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washe...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 271651 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 140 8 20 21 22 24 31 27 32 36 38 52 53 57 59 56 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 61 59 62 43 52 69 46 ...

Page 47: ...Retaining 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 373 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 t 37 X 061 36 2228J Washer Plain 632 X 1 00 X 046 37 170987 Washer ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 271651 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS s3_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 413 ...

Page 49: ... FTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 467_ 971 968 t I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 8751 711_ 108A _A _ U 232 I 231 _ I 4 e 83_ _ _ f I 127 g 13 186__ 106 _ 1 _ _ I 1421 O 117 176 344 _I_ 404 _ 616_ 614 _ 404 22 562 267 49 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271651 BRIGGS STRAI rON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 783_jj 5_ 803 I 523 1 287111 5241_ i 5O ...

Page 51: ...48 NIKKI 125AI 141B I 13OA _II 231A _ U 9SA _ _II__ 21zl 127A01 _ _ _AO 5__1L05A_ 369 4 A 6 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104_1270 76_ 987 _s_ 634A_ _ 634__ _ 1170 231_142A _105_ _ _ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 _ 524_ 842 691_ 176_ 868 0 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51_ 95A_ 276A_ O 104A_ 127A 10SA_ 987A 137A O 231A _P A CARBURETOR GASKET SET t 01_ _A_ _0A _ 1 51 ...

Page 52: ...ed 98A 695408 Kit Idle Speed 104 690525 O Pin Float Hinge 104A 694918 _ Pin Float Hinge KEY PART NO NO 105 231855 105A 694922 106 690577 108 690464 108A 692344 DESCRIPTION I_ Valve Float Needle Valve Float Needle Seat Inlet Valve Choke Manual Choke Valve Choke Choke A Matic 108B 695419 117 692408 692411 117A 695415 695416 121 690191 121A 695427 125 690194 125A 127 127A 130 130A 131 131A 133 133A 1...

Page 53: ...014 Dipstick 987 691326 SeaI Throftle 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 o Gasket Rocker Cover 601 ...

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