Page 1: ...ously 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 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...
Page 2: ...ause 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 engine...
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 ei...
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 comers shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use ext...
Page 5: ...f 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 stopping...
Page 6: ...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 _I WARNING This tr...
Page 7: ... 1 Locknut _ 1 2 20 _ _ 4 28cknut Steering Boot _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Steering Extension Shaft Seat _Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 7 ...
Page 8: ...MBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 10 12 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 p...
Page 9: ...rking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in transmis sion disengaged position 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 _k WARNING Before starting read understand and follow al...
Page 10: ...justed See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual V CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist I All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is propedy prepared and charged Minimum 1 h...
Page 11: ...NG ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST SLOW ov _ P I UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATrACHMENT 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: ...r 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION ...
Page 13: ...tor on grass areas 1 CAUTION Always stop tractor completely as described above before leaving the operator s position TO USE THRO n LE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance Motion Control Lever Brake _ Disengaged Position Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES ...
Page 14: ...wheel control in freewheeling position Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor 1 Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control 2 Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To re engage transmission reverse above procedure Transmission Engaged Po...
Page 15: ... it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instruc tions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur 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 to the engine ...
Page 16: ...evel surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission disengaged 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 ...
Page 17: ...ound 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 A...
Page 18: ...e 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 manuaJ 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 sea...
Page 19: ...position to 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...
Page 20: ...rioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts ff they begin to slip from wear ENGINE 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 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting ...
Page 21: ...y may cause deteriora tion of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge _ Cover Knob Cartridge Nut Foam Pre Cleaner Paper Cartridge _ Base CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING FINS Re...
Page 22: ...h 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 mower out from un...
Page 23: ... 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 front...
Page 24: ...ping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact a Sears or other qualified service center With Parking Brake ngaged Jam Nut rn g Arm Do Not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistanc...
Page 25: ...il satisfied Motion Control Lever Neutral Lock Gate _ _ Adjustment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACE MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left t...
Page 26: ...short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift seat pan to raised position 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery fr...
Page 27: ...n this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap 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 requi...
Page 28: ...ockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if neces sary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust or 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 adjustin...
Page 29: ...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 30: ...ied service center Brake pedal not depressed Attachment clutch is engaged Weak or dead battery 3 Blown fuse 4 Corroded battery terminals 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Faulty ignition switch 7 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Faulty operator presence 9 switch es Weak or dead battery 1 Corroded battery terminals 2 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 Cutting too much grass too 1 fast Thr...
Page 31: ...grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air s...
Page 32: ...n fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 14 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 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 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower ...
Page 33: ...NNECTED v_ _ o _ _ o_ BLACK BROWN HEADLIGHTS F O NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BA n ERY 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 POS_ION Cl...
Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271662 22 I I I 26 i 34 ...
Page 35: ...46147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminalRed 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp 52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop 90 180449 Cover...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODELNUMBER 917 271662 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 208 0 5 2O8 58 60 74 14 208 36 ...
Page 37: ...490508 Screw Thdrel 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser 58 150127 Duct Air Engine P L LT 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 7368 To00 NutCrewnlock 3 8 16 UNC 142 175702 Plate ReinforcementSTLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt FootrestSTLT 145 156524 Jod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271662 GROUND DRIVE 38 ...
Page 39: ...STD541437 Nut 166 166880 52 STD541431 NutCmwnlock 5 16 18 168 165492 53 105710X Link Clutch 169 165580 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 197 169613 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 198 169593 57 140294 V Belt Drive 199 169612 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center 200 72140508 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 202 72110614 63 175410 Pulley Engine 205 19171616 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 x 4 Gr...
Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271662 STEERING ASSEMBLY D _ 3g t l t _ 1 L IL __42 I J 47 u 15 15 30 43 40 ...
Page 41: ...18x 16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin Cotter 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 ST To41537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unt 41 100711L Adaptor SteeringWheel 42 1_X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 180640 ExtensionShaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 ...
Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271662 ENGINE i 78_16 38 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 3 81 23 4 42 ...
Page 43: ... STD551131 72 71070512 78 17060620 81 73510400 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated Tube Drain oileasy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 ShieldBrowning DebrisGuard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel I 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose BIk LineFuel 20 Plug drain oil easy BushingSnap Nyl BIkFuel Line Screw HexwshThdrol1 4 20x3 4 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Sp...
Page 44: ... Ga 16 121250X Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 6 16 Unc 21 171852 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Pnt Seat Knob Seal Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch BushingSnap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 114 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bol...
Page 45: ...elt Drive Schematic Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Engine Decal Mower Heavy Duty 12Ga Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Bypass Decal Uft Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner sManual English Owner sManual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 Stem Value 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Servica 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 1...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271662 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 19 13 5 13 4 6 13 2 3 8 i l I I i i i I 20 2O 46 ...
Page 47: ...ngNylong 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X ButtonPlunger Read 11 139865 LinkAsm Lift L H 12 139866 LinkAsm Uft R H 13 STD624008 RetainerSpdng 15 173288 LinkFront 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 ArmSuspensionMower 20 163 552 RetainerSpring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 NutCrownlock3 8 24 NOTE Allcomponentdimensionsg...
Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271662 MOWER DECK 157 158 34 21 29 18 27 48 ...
Page 49: ...etainer Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 6 Washer Hardened RollerAssembly Cam Follower Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC ArmAssembly Pad Brake KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 54 133943 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 165723 Spacer Retainer 59 141043 Guard TUV Idler 67 149846 KnobCustom Oval 68 144959 V Belt 92 STD541437 Nut 101 136420 MulcherCover 102 71081010 Screw 103 1906...
Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271662 HYDRO TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 322 0510 19 20W50 OIL _7 SEAL AND _ K_ I 27 93 7 48 5O ...
Page 51: ...n Jackshaft 111 170435 42 170395 Magnet Rling 113 170437 43 170396 Spdng Bypass 44 150797 Hydro mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 116 170438 Long 119 173161 45 170397 Flilter 120 170440 46 170396 Base Filter 122 173162 47 170399 Actuator Bypass 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 123 173163 49 170401 Arm Bypass 124 170444 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 TC 125 170445 52 170...
Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271662 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS _3 _ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1022 6_ _ 1023_J 383_ 6170 307_ 52 ...
Page 53: ...917 271662 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 467_ 971 968 I 1019 LABEL KIT I _1_ I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I F _ 202 8751 711_ 176 344 _1_ 127 _ lO4_ O 117 _zJ 17891 _ I 240_ r_ 404 227 267_ 562 53 ...
Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271662 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 310707 TYPE NUMBER 0137 E1 613_ 763 _ JJ 310_ _ 1802 803 0 462 579 3O4 I 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS I 523 I 287 524_ 305 _ 763_ 54 ...
Page 55: ...0 1022_ 48 NIKKI 131 1 _1 13OA _1 217 _ JJ 137A _ 369 1127A_ 276A o 947A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 78_ 987 9s_ O3 A_ 6 _ 1 O 3 R 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 _ 524 _ 842 _ 691_ 176_ 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A _ 276A 51 O 104A _ 127A 105A1_1 987A 137A O 231A_ 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET I 51_ 137AO 276A_ I 55 ...
Page 56: ...crew Throttle Valve Kit Idle Speed Kit Idle Speed 9 Pin Float Hinge 9 Pin Float Hinge KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 105 231855 9 Valve Float Needle 105A 694922 _ Valve F oat Needle 106 690577 Seat Inlet 106 690464 Valve Choke Manual Choke 108A 692344 Valve Choke Choke A Matic 106B 695419 Valve Choke Nikki Carburetor 117 692408 _ Jet Main Standard 692411 Jet Main High Altitude 117A 695415 9 Jet Main S...
Page 57: ...014 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 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...
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Page 59: ...along dotted llne 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 ...
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