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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 pm Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears corn 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: ...3 8o16 x 1 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28x 1 1 4 _ Steedng Wheel Adapter 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Extension Steering 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: ...ials 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 Insert _ _ 2 Hex Nut __ __ Large Flat _asher Steering __ _ _ Steering _ Tabs Adapter _ 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 a...

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 DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read understand and fo ow all instruction...

Page 10: ...ing 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 operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that...

Page 11: ... WARNING 1 ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWERLI_ R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...Indicates 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 declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tr...

Page 13: ...g 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 stop engine when stopping tractor on gr...

Page 14: ...age parking 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 ...

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: ...oes 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 propedy 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 re...

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: ...ossible engine 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 13ghten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expect...

Page 20: ...ove 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 Bolts _ _ _ Bolts Oil Fill Dipstick Tube Air Spark Engine Cooling Fins Plug MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler...

Page 21: ...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 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 mow...

Page 22: ...both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Lndrel D D Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Bottom edge of Bottom edge of mower to mower to ground _ ground A _ VGr0und Line V J TA Arm LiftLink N_ Adjustment t _ 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 wil...

Page 23: ...k 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 pulley...

Page 24: ...epair 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 13re sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Ring_ Axle Cover I Sq...

Page 25: ...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 prevent...

Page 26: ... 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 fueVair mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is tumed in too tight PRELIMINARY SETrlNG 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustme...

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 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 car...

Page 28: ...ed wiring 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 11 8 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Clutch brake pedal not Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Depress clutch brake turn ove...

Page 29: ...and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 2 3 4 5 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil leveVchange oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fu...

Page 30: ... 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring Battery will not 1 charge 2 3 4 iEngine backfires 1 _ whenturning iengine OFF i L 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: ...YL ENGENES 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 WIRING INSULATED CLIPS HEADL GHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNE...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 117 271654 29 28 _J 32 ...

Page 33: ...attery Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Interlock Hamsss Asm LightW 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 NcGray Switch Ign Key IgnMolded Craftsman Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uncx 1 2 CoverTerminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp ProtectionWir...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271654 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 39 166 58 2O8 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ...Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser LT 58 150127 Duct Air Engine PL LT 60 STD533707 BoltRdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 DashLower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod PivotChassis Hood 159 155123...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271654 GROUND DRIVE 57 197 81 37 36 34 I I 116 24 28 36 ...

Page 37: ...691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 65 STD551143 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 70 134683 Keeper Belt Engine 74 137057 Spacer 75 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 18 Gauge 76 STD581075 E Ring 77 123583X Key Square 78 121748X Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge 79 2228...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271654 STEERING ASSEMBLY ___j i I o_ i _ _ J J 68 47 30 67 67 67 43 i II 38 ...

Page 39: ... 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 TT 10 32x 5 x 3 8 Flange Cap Wheel Steer OPP BIk Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 80D 12 Ga Nut Lock Center...

Page 40: ...lated Tube Drain Oil Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield BRN DSR Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 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 16 ...

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 Nut Lockw wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 N...

Page 42: ...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 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 I 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 1...

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 DESCRIPTION 1 59192 CapValueTire 2 65139 Stem Value 3 108222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732 624 Rim Asm 6 front White Servi...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271654 MOWER DECK 157 158 _ 153 154 156 34 i 16 14 18 21 23 24 28 29 _ 25 26 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...31 129963 Washer Spaser 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 L H 159 72140614 45 STD624003 Retainer 130794 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 W...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271654 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 47 157 41A _J 2g 46 ...

Page 47: ... x 031W 76 780090 29A 780160 ThrustWasher 762 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 29C 780199 Anti RotationWasher 632 82 778333 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 83 778338 31 780001 FlatWasher 750 ID x 056W 85 792154 Use AsNeeded 87 788089A 31A 780195 FlatWasher 750 ID x 062W 150 788093A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 157 788088A 34 780194 Bushing 563 180 730229A 35 780...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271654 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS F _ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR Y INSTRUCTION MANUAL 757 761 48 ...

Page 49: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271654 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 8751 711_ I 1019 LABEL KIT 1 I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 127 1091 _ 49 ...

Page 50: ...ACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271654 BRIGGS STRA I rON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 3091 703 _P_ 5_ 803 i I 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS I 523 842 462 579 729A_ 304 305 _ 934_ 3 _i 1006 1 _ 733_ s_ 5O ...

Page 51: ...T SET 617 0 1022_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _1270 278_ 987 95_ 634A_ 634J_ 1170 231_ E O E GASKET SET 3_ s24 842 _ 691_ 176_ 81 NIKKI 12__ _J 130A _ 95A _ 987A_ 2178 U 633c_ 133A1_ 137A_ 369 1127A_ 276A 947A 868_ 6170 51_ 9 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 95A_ 276A_0 104A _ 127A 105A_ 987A_ 137A O 231A_ 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 137AO 276A_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...d 98A 695408 Kit ldle Speed 104 690525 O Pin Float Hinge 104A 694918 O Pin Float Hinge KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 105 231855 I_ Valve Float Needle 105A 694922 _ Valve Float Needle 106 690577 Seat Inlet 108 690464 Valve Choke Manual Choke 108A 692344 Valve Choke Choke A Matic 108B 695419 Valve Choke Nikki Carburetor 117 692408 O Jet Main Standard 692411 Jet Main High Altitude 117A 695415 O Jet Main...

Page 53: ...947A 695423 Solenoid Fuel Washer Brush Retainer 967 272043 Filter Pre Cleaner Knob Air Cleaner 968 691916 Cover Air Cleaner Alternator 971 692129 Screw Air Cleaner Base Strep Starter 975 495933 Bowl Float Nut Govemor Control Lever 975A 695417 Bowl Float Drive Starter 977 690192 Set Carburetor Gasket Clutch Drive 977A 695428 Set Carburetor Gasket Dipstick 987 691326 Seal Throttle Shaft Seal Dipstic...

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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: ... equipment and electronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 u s _ 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 8_ 784 6427 Au Canada pour service en franc ais 1 ...

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