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Page 1: ...erently from previously 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 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com c...

Page 2: ...he 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 oi 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 ca...

Page 3: ...e 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury I SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution I...

Page 4: ... lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult 4 Never run a machine inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good ...

Page 5: ...tact spark plug 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 traction with the ground a...

Page 6: ...ble you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES L 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 o...

Page 7: ...Lock 3 8 16 x 1 washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Large Fiat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Steering Extension Boot Shaft O l Washer 7 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys F 7 Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...ounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5116 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely 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 pointing straight forward 4o Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering whe...

Page 9: ...ft lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding discharge guard 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 instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor ...

Page 10: ...ce and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely_ All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinfiated at the factory Be sure mower deck ...

Page 11: ...GINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL IXl CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT FORWARD I LIGHTS ON PARKING BRAKE LOCKED e FAST og OVER TEMP LIGHT UNLOCKED SLOW MOWER LIFT A FTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 1 FREE WHEEL Aulomatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...tute AMMETER 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 di...

Page 13: ... 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 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 tract...

Page 14: ...th the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _ CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the discharge guard in place Attachment Clutch Lever Attachemnt En Lever...

Page 15: ...orage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the flJel tank or permanent damage may occur _I_CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do...

Page 16: ...enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used C __J MULCHING MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash_ Clean after each use o The special mulching blade will recut the grass ...

Page 17: ...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 replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A...

Page 18: ...ghest 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 atign 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 _ ...

Page 19: ...ng low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year 19 Check the crankcase oii 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 mu...

Page 20: ...precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge C over _I _P Knob _ J4 _ Cartridge Cover f__ _ Nut Paper Foam Pre Clea_er _ Cartridge Base _ _ MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark ar...

Page 21: ...isconnect 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 Into square hole in frame Small Retainer Spring Clutch Spring_ TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift lever to its highes...

Page 22: ...re equal in length Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 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 both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to t12 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links T...

Page 23: ...ansaxle is in neutral N NOTE When the tractor rear wheels move freely the transaxle is in neutral 2 Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel 3 Position the gear shift lever in the neutral N position 4 Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position Gearshift Lever TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE ...

Page 24: ...or battery to start other vehicels TO A FACH JUMPER CABLES I Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fue tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER I BLACK ...

Page 25: ...oke position Slowly move lever from choke to fast position Check that holes A in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line up If holes W are not aligned loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned Tighten clamp screw securely Governer Governer trol Plate TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission it is equipped with an idle fuel adju...

Page 26: ...ition r If engine hesitates or dies turn idle mixture valve out counterclock wise 1t8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted 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 b...

Page 27: ...essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fue 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 fuel...

Page 28: ...e or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment 7 Engine valves out of 8 adjustment Clutchtbrake pedal not I Clean replace air filter Replace spark plugo Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check al wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section_ Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Depress clutch brake depres...

Page 29: ...d mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION I Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2_ Adjust throttle control 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Cleantreplace air filter 5 Check oil leveifchange oii_ 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline_ 9_ Drain fue tank and carbure tor refi...

Page 30: ...res whenturning engine OFF 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 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4o Replace blade mandrel 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck...

Page 31: ...IJE 1AM_ 0C 3_l rJRP_ II_HAr_GIt_G _ YST_M DI _CI3N N EC TEll RE_ I I I _ _ _ __ LIGHT_N_ Sy_T_OU iPUT i 3 I_DF I ALTERNATOR T4 VO_ I S AC _w_t_ 3_00 RF_ t _IGHTS O_F HEADLIGHTS O NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 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 BRIGHTNE...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271731 I 22 I I I I i 32 ...

Page 33: ...6 Gat 1 red 25 146147 Cabte Battery 6 Ga w116wire red 26 175158 Fuse 20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 t21305X Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 170217 Harness tgn 4t 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1t4 20 Uncx 1t2 42 131563 CoverTerminal Red 43 175141 Solenoid 45 12 433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop NOTE A...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271731 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 2g 2B t2 31 2O8 74 34 ...

Page 35: ...ar 51 73800400 Nut Lock wllnsert 114 20UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9t32 x 7 8 x t6 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 t8 x 7t8 55 145202 Bracke Grille Pickoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 114 20 UNC x 75 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 318 t6 UNC x 3t4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 318 16UNC 1t4 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 t t5 17060620 Screw 318 1...

Page 36: ...GROUND DRtVE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271731 26 36 ...

Page 37: ...116x 12Ga_ 163 74780416 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 164 19091010 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry Slt 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer Bell 166 166860 50 STD523715 Bolt t68 165492 51 STD54t437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 UNC t69 165580 52 STD541431 Nut Grown Lock 5 16 18 UNC t70 173898 53 I05710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 t05709X Spring Clutch Return 198 169593 56 17060616 Screw 3t8 16 x 1 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271731 STEERINGASSEMBLY _ _8 L I_ 38 ...

Page 39: ... Washer 25132 x 1 5t8 x t6 Gauge Washer 27 32 x lqt4 x t6 Gauge Ring Kfip Bearing Steering Column Dragfink Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13132x 7 8 x 6 Gauge Screw 318 t6 x 3 4 Pin Cotter Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13t32 x 2 3t8 x 12 Gauge Nut Lock Center 318 24 Unf Adaptor Steering Wheel ...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271731 2 t i 33 37 33 81 14 13 i 4 78 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 4O ...

Page 41: ...Arrestor Spark 31 109202X Tank Fuel 32 158990 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Oil Drain Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw He Washer Head Thd Roll 1t4 20 x 3t4 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3t8 16 x 314 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7t8 x 16 Gauge 62 STD55tt31 Washer Lock 72 71070512 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5116 18 x 3 4 78 1706062...

Page 42: ...Nut Hex Lock wllns 318 t6 Unc 21 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 Screw 3 8 16 X t 24 Washer 13t32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 Pan Pnt Seat Knob Sea Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 121248X 7205O412 134300 I21250X 123976X 171852 STD541431 19171912 t27018X Bushing Snap BIk Ny 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 114 20xt 1t2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn I 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 114Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Should...

Page 43: ...al V Belt Drive Schematic Decal Lower Dash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery DngdPsn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 B 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION t 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 1t 104757X428 144334 Cap Value Tire Stem Value Tire F Ts...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9t7 271731 LIFTASSEMBLY 11 13 5 12 2 3 6 5 19 13 L 32 13 _ 32 13 19 15 2O 44 ...

Page 45: ...g 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 RetainerSpring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock wlWsh 112 t3 Unc t9 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crewnlock 3t8 24 NOTE All componen...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271731 34 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...her 11132x 5t8 x 16 Ga t48 169022 Rod Hinge t49 165898 Screw Thdrot RollingWsh Hd 150 19091216 Washer Spacer t51 169670 Pulley Mandret t52 169676 Nut Top ock0 Flanged 153 169674 Bolt 54 169675 Pulley Idler Flat t55 169671 Washer 13132x 13116x 16 Ga 156 169672 Nut Crownlock 3tB 16 UNC 157 169669 Guard Mandrel LH 158 17720410 Retainer i59 STD533717 Screw Thd Roll ti4 20 x 5f8 130794 Washer Hardened ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271731 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 5 47 67 B 70 6A 35 t3 15 MODEL _nd SERIAL NUMBERS HERE B2 83 t8 4 3B 150 44 f5 7Q 42 59 4_ 48 ...

Page 49: ...8092 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 tD x031W 76 780090 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 lD x O31W 77 788078A 29C 780199 Anti RotationWasher 632 79 792144 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 IDx 032W 82 778333 3I 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 83 778338 Use As Needed 85 792 t54 31A 780195 FfatWasher 750 iD x 062W 87 788089A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5f8 150 788093A 34 780194 Bushing 563 157 788088A 35 780193 Flanged B...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271731 BRIGGSENGINE MODEL NUMBER311707 TYPENUMBER0125_E1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS _3_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 71 5O ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271731 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0125 E1 9 t 1 1019 LABEL KIT i I t058 OWNER S MANUAL 1 IB6_ _ 1o M _ 142 _ _ 117 176 344 _i_ 1789J _S__ 267 240 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271731 BRtGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0125 E1 513_ 5_ 803 31o_ 797 462 _ 579 I 732 _ t851 _ 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS j 523 _ 287_ 842 524_ 1005 i 75Q 304i 1II9_ 37 52 ...

Page 53: ...TOR GASKET SET 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 48 13oA O NIKKI 231A_ U I 9TSAt 369 Q_OA_ 276A 947A_ I21 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT I04_ 1270 276 _ 987_ 95 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 524_ 883_ 20_842_6_17 5 9 617 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A_ 276A _ 51_ 104A_ 127AO 105A_ 987A_ 231A_ 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET 53 ...

Page 54: ...028 EI 232 691842 Replacement Engine 238 691843 50 690193 Manifold Intake 240 394358 51 692137 O l Gasketqntake 265 691024 53 690227 Stud Carburetor 267 695134 54 691148 Screw Intake Manifold 276 692255 73 494439 Screen Rotating 276A 695410 74 691057 Screw Rotating Screen 287 691002 75 690582 Washer Flywheel 304 691399 78 690661 Screw Flywheel Guard RPM Settings 93 690602 O BusNng Thrott_e Shaft 9...

Page 55: ...695428 Set Carburetor Gasket 544 692034 Armature Starter 987 691326 O Seat Throttle Shaft 552 491986 Bushing Governor Lever 987A 690998 O Seal Throttle Shaft 562 691119 Bolt Governor Control Lever 996 690678 Carburetor Shield 579 691029 Nut Starter Cable t005 695492 Fan Flywheel 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1006 690452 Retainer Fan 614 691620 Pin Cotter 10t9 690180 Kit Label 6t6 692012 Crank Governor I022...

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Page 59: ...ROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX ii _ 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 toss of control Exercise extreme iI caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...s accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirectSM 1 800 366 PART 6am 11 pro CST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week www sears com partsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 aom 5 p m CST Mon Sat Para pedir servlcio de reparaci6n a domicilio y pare ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 888 SU H OGAR s_ 1 888 784 6427 Au C...

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