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Page 1: ...ration Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about thisproduct Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 prn Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...r negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil 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 caused by fuel determined to be contami nated o...

Page 3: ... riding mower safely enoughto protect them selves and others from sedous injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debds build upwhich can touch hot exhaust engine parts and bum Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debds which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or stodng the machine Allow machine to cool before storage 3 II SLOPE OPER...

Page 4: ...operation regulady Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or al...

Page 5: ...here it cannot contact spark plug _l CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _i 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 trac...

Page 6: ...ble you to assemble and maintain your tractor propedy 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 t...

Page 7: ... Lock 3 8 16 x 1 _ washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 Steering J _ Steering Boot Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 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 ...

Page 8: ...n extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 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 they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steedng wheel and slide adapter onto st...

Page 9: ...neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding denector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _ILWARNING Before starting read understand and follow all nstructons n the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a wen ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of ot...

Page 10: ...e 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 overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is...

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

Page 12: ...METER Indicates charging or discharging of battery AI FACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATFACHMENT 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 startingthe engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction...

Page 13: ... remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stopengine 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 stop...

Page 14: ... engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut oft 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 deflector shield in place Attachment ClutchLever Attachemnt LeverHigh Posi...

Page 15: ...ays 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 fuel tank or permanent damage may occur _ICAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spil...

Page 16: ...electing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quaJityof cut desired When operating attachments select a ground 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 ...

Page 17: ...dicallyto properlymaintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments sectionof 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 new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Ch...

Page 18: ...cess 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 align 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 IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade...

Page 19: ...perationor at least once a year if the tractoris not used for 25 hoursin one year Check the crankcase oil level before startingthe engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation tightenoil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on...

Page 20: ...idge nut precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to c_ean the cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge Paper Foam Pre Clea_er Cartddge MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard an...

Page 21: ...ving retainer spdngs 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 Into square hole in frame Small Retainer Spdng Clutch S TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift leve...

Page 22: ...t 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 both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both trent links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both f...

Page 23: ...n 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 GearshiftLever TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the...

Page 24: ...UMPER CABLES 1 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 fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fu...

Page 25: ...on Slowlymove lever from choke tofast position 2 Check that holes A ingovernor controllever and hole in govemorplate line up ifholes A are not aligned loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned nghten damp screw securely Governor Governor _Contr0JILever Control Plate _1 Sc rew _ Cable TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE The carburetoron this engine is low emission it isequippedwithan...

Page 26: ...wto fastposition ff engine hesitatesordies lure idle mbtturevalve out counterclock wise I 8 turn Repeattest and cantinue to adjust ifnecessary untilengine accelerates smoothly Hk jhspeed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTAN I_ Never tampor with tbe engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setlJngc...

Page 27: ...sential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel 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: ...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 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 1O Contact a Sears or other qualif...

Page 29: ...d mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 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 leveVchangs oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refillwith fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refilitan...

Page 30: ...tery cell s Poor cable connections CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 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 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive b...

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Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271733 22 25 32 ...

Page 33: ...a 11 red _5 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 FUSe20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable GrOund 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 178437 Hantess Ign 41 711104 _ Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Rab 43 178_61 Soler _k l 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangu ar 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop NOTE ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271733 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES U 5 20a 9 207 64 53 7 54 PO 208 34 ...

Page 35: ... 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32x7 Sx 16Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grifle Pickoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 60 72140606 BO_IRdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crowniock 3 8 16 UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl 1 930 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271733 GROUND DRIVE 57 36 ...

Page 37: ...105710X Link Clutch 197 55 105709X Spdng Clutch Return 1_ 56 17060616 Screw 3 6 16 x 1 0 2 _ 57 130801 V Beft Ground Drive 212 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 5 4 8883R Cover Pedal 175410 Pulley Engine 71170764 Bert Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Grade 5 8T_51143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Four PrOOf 134683 Guide Mower Calve Belt R H 137057 spacer Axle 121749 Washer 25 32 x 1 1...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMB ER 917 271733 STEERINGASSEMBLY ...

Page 39: ... Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 17060612 Scrsw 3 8 16 x 3 4 STD561210 Pin Cofter 130465 Rod Tie 155099 Bushing Steering 152927 Screw 139769 InSert Steering Wheel 19133812 Washer i3 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge S 1 Y o41537 Ntd Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 100711L Adaptor Sleering Wheel 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 15 3720 Extension Shaft Steedng LR LT 121232X Cap Spindl...

Page 40: ...in Easy Washer Shield Bm Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap AsSembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug C_IDrain Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17C_12 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 62 STD551131 Washer Lock 72 71070512 Screw Hex Hd ...

Page 41: ...13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 10 174894 Pan Phi Seat 11 166369 Knob Segt Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Sw_tch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Spilt 28 X 96 Zinc 16 121250X Spdng Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge FkJGr 5 Zinc 21 171852 Bott Shoulder _16 18 Unc 2A 22 ST_o41431 Nut Hex Lock w Ins...

Page 42: ...16 Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng 138311 Decal L_ Handle 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 165799X428 PadFOOtrestRHSTLT 179171 Owner s Manual English 179172 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 11 7 4 10 It KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Va ue 1 ire 2 65139 Stem Value 3 106222X 13reF Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 front White Service 6 278H Fitti...

Page 43: ...X Pin Groove 17 175689 Trunnion BIkZinc 4 120000 _ E Ring 5133 62 18 73800800 Nut Lock w _Vsh 1 2 13 Uric 5 19211621 Washer 21 32 x 1 x21 Ga 19 139e68 ArmSuspens_on Mower 6 120183X Beadng Ny_ong 20 163552 Retainer Spring 7 125631X GtipHandleRuted 31 169e65 Beadng Pvt Lilt 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 11 13o_65 Link Asm Lift L H NOTE All component dimensions given ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271733 MOWERDECK l 111 _ 21 22 44 ...

Page 45: ... Deflector 130 ST To23710 Belt Fin Hex 3 8 16 UNC x I Gr 5 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 131 STD533710 BoltRdhdSqnk3 8 16UNCxl 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 142 165890 Arm Spr ngBrake Mower 26 110452X Nut Push 143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 144 158634 KeeperBelt42 ClutchCabld 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 145 165888 Pulley Idler Flat 29 131491 Rod Hinge 146 1...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271733 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER206 545C 47 13 29 46 ...

Page 47: ...7A Ball 5 16 dia 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 66 776422 Input Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 69 792170 Retaining Ring 27 792035 Retaining Ring 70 786187 Spucer 890 28 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271733 BRIGGS ENGINE MODELNUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0125 E1 IkREQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS _p TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR NSTRUCTION MANUAL 48 ...

Page 49: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271733 BRIGGS ENGINE MODELNUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0125 E1 8751 711_ 968 J _ 1_ _176_J344 _ 240_ _i 185_ 445 967_ 404 _ R 616 6141_ I 1019 LABEL KIT 216 222 _505_ 634A 137_ 49 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271733 BRIGGSENGINE MODELNUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0125 E1 311_ 797 4620_ 579 80 697 I 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS I 287 _ 789A 524_ 034_ 733_ 75_ 5O ...

Page 51: ... 51_ 137Q 2760 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 217 _ 127A _ 137A_ 369_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104_ 127_ 276_ 987_ 95_ 4A_ 634_ 1 0 231_42R 137_ _ 51_ _ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 _ 524_ 883 842_ 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A_p 276A_ 51_ 104A_ 127A_ IOSA_667A 137AO 231A_ I 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 137A_ 276A_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...tud Seal 27 691299 Lock Piston Pin 176 691917 O Ring Seal Air Cleaner 28 498319 Pin Piston Standard 185 690958 Nut Air Cleaner Base 498320 Pin Piston 020 O S 186 692317 Connector Hose 29 692419 Rod Connecting Standard 187 691050 Line Fual Cut to Required 692420 Rod Connecting 020 U S Length 32 692852 Screw _Connecting Rod 188 691693 Screw Control Bracket 33 495856 Valve _xhaust 192 691986 Adjuster...

Page 53: ...428 Set Carburetor Gasket 544 692034 Armature Starter 987 691326 Q Seal Throttle Shaft 552 491986 Bushing Governor Lever 987A 690998 _ Seal Throttle Shaft 562 691119 Bolt Governor Control Lever 996 690678 Carburetor Shield 579 691029 Nut Starter Cable 1005 695492 Fan Flywheel 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1006 690452 Retainer Fan 614 691620 Pin Cotter 1019 690180 Kit Label 616 692012 Crank Governor 1022 27...

Page 54: ...SERVICENOTES 54 ...

Page 55: ... ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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