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Page 1: ...ly 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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...because 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 eng...

Page 3: ...ch 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...

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: ...le 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 manu...

Page 7: ...lt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _S Steedng Extension teering Shaft 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: ...rs of carton and lay panels flat 3 Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL Insert _ 2 Hex Nut _Large Flat _sher Steering __L_ Whee f Steering Adz Extension haft 1 4 Locknut 1 4 Hex ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and insta...

Page 9: ...nger 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 _ WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all ...

Page 10: ...tion 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 operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you r...

Page 11: ...OW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED N H L c I ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEPHANDSANDFEETAWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Modelsonly ...

Page 12: ...ETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor A I rACHMENT 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 directio...

Page 13: ...emove 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 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 ...

Page 14: ...king brake 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 pus...

Page 15: ...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 starUng 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: ...und 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 Al...

Page 17: ...bjected 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 you should replace the spark plug clean or replac...

Page 18: ... allow 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 ...

Page 19: ...ne 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 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 oi...

Page 20: ... 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 _ousing Bolts _ __ Bolts Oil Fill Dipstick Tube _1 I I I _XSpark IFinsi___ J_ a l Plug Engine Cooling MUFFLER Inspect and replace corrod...

Page 21: ...ing and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spdng slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis 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 ...

Page 22: ...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 the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on...

Page 23: ...rk 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 engine pulle...

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 fire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Axle Cover I Square ...

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: ...ases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Fuming 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 fight PRELIMINARY SEI FING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carburetor when making ca...

Page 27: ...m 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 during 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 ca...

Page 28: ... fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Check all wiring 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 8 Contact a Sears or other ...

Page 29: ...rash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged 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 fu...

Page 30: ...4 Engine backfires 1 when turning engine OFF Switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped 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...

Page 31: ...OLENOID OP_NQ_ BROWN HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 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 ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST IGNITION SWITCH PosmoN CIRCU...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271652 ELECTRICAL r i i p l i j i I j J i 41 22 26 27 I I I I 29 28 90 I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...le Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 28 4207J Cable Ground6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTermina Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 89 1804...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271652 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 12 5 53 55 6O 37 _3 74 3 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot 51 73800400 Nut Lockw Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Gdlle Piekoff 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 BoltRdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 DashLowerSTLT 74 STD541437 Nut Cro...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMB ER 917 271652 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...1 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 156 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 158 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 159 Pulley Composite Flat 161 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc x 3 162 Keeper Belt Idler 163 Pulley Idler 164 Bellcrank ClutchGrnd Drv STL 165 Retainer Belt Style Spring 166 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16unc x 1 1 2 168 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 169 Nut Crown Lock5 16 18 170 Link Clutch7 66 197 Spring Return Clutch6 75 198 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 271652 STEERING ASSEMBLY _f I _ _ 42 t i J J I 68 67 S7 46 a_ I 13 65 _ 43 I 30 38 ...

Page 39: ...25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn Link Drag Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf 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 31 10 32x 5 x 3 8 Flange Cap Wheel Steer OPP BIk Washer 9 16 tD x 2 3 80D 12 Ga Nut LockCe...

Page 40: ...n Plated Tube Drain Oil Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 ShieldBRN DBR Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel I 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented Clamp Hose Blk KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 137040 38 148315 4O 124O28X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 STD551131 72 71070512 78 17060620 81 73510400 Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain BushingSnap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw HexwshThdrol1 4 20x3 4 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x...

Page 41: ...g 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Ny ong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift LH 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 LockwA vsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing pvt Lift 32 73540600 ...

Page 42: ... 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 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION 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 Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 U...

Page 43: ...Decal V belt Dr Sch Decal Dash Panel Decal V belt Schematic Decal Battery Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 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 t 04757X428 144334 DESCRIPTION CapValueTire Stem Value Tire F...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271652 MOWER DECK 153 1 142 16 1 18 13_ 10_ 9_ _8 v 29 18 21 23 24 28 25 26 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...1 129963 Washer Spacer 152 169676 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 153 169674 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 154 169675 34 S_717 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 Washer ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271652 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 140 8 20 21 22 24 25 27 36 38 52 53 57 5g 45 46 47 48 49 50 59 62 67 61 23 69 46 ...

Page 47: ...ning 65 120954X 27 120470X 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 2228 I Washer Plain 632 X 1 00 X 046 37 170987 Washer Plai...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 271652 BRIGGS STRA I I ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 53_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR NSTR OT ON ANUAL 757 761 48 ...

Page 49: ...271652 BRIGGS STRA I I ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 467_ 971 968 i i 875_ 711t I 1019 LABEL KIT j I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 108A _ _ _ ___ 634A _ 404_ 616 _ _61404 _ 227 _505 _y 26 _ 562 276 1127 1420 0 117 49 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 271652 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 513_ _ 763_ _ 5_ 803 802 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS I 1006 _ 456_ 1119 _ 523 36 52_ 287 _ 842 1005 74_ 733 5O ...

Page 51: ...SKET SET 1 51_ 137 0 276_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT lo4_ 1270 275 987 9s_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 524 _ 842 _ 48 NIKKI 125AI 14_B_ _ i_ 987A_ 217 8 137AV 369 1127A_ 276A 947A 868_ _ 6170 51_ 9 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 95A_ 276A_ 104A_ 127A 105A_ 137A Q 231A_ 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET J I 51 276A 51 ...

Page 52: ...691636 O E1 Replacement Engine 231A 690718 _ 50 690193 Manifold Intake 232 691842 51 692137 1_ Gasket Intake 238 691843 53 690227 Stud Carburetor 240 394358 54 691148 Screw Intake Manifold 265 691024 73 690492 Screen Rotating 267 695134 74 691674 Screw Rotating Screen 276 692255 O 1 75 690582 Washer Flywheel 276A 695410 6 1 78 690661 Screw Flywheel Guard RPM Settings 93 690602 Bushing Throttle Sha...

Page 53: ...2014 Dipstick 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 695058 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 9...

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Page 55: ...ong dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that Its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold In the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill ...

Page 56: ...ire about a Sears Service Agreement or Sears Maintenance Agreement 1 800 827 6655 U S_ 1 800 361 6665 Canada 7 am 5 p m CST Mo_ Sat 9a m 8 p m EST M F 4 p m Sat Parapedirsewiciode reparaci_ a domicilio y paraordenarpiezas 1 888 SLH IOGAR s_ 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada poursewice en fran aLs 1 800 LE FOYER Mc 80e 533 6937 www sears ca Sears Roebud_ andCo Registered Trademark TVTrademark SMService Mark...

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