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Page 1: ...ently from previously built engines Before you start the en gine readand understand this Owner s Manual i i i 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 co...

Page 2: ...ecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto electricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe propergradeand amountof engineoil failureto keepthe deckclear of flammable debris or the failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructions containedin the owner smanual Engine fuelsystem cleaningor repairscausedby fuel determinedto becontami natedor oxidized stal...

Page 3: ...mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury o Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERAT...

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

Page 5: ...acewirewhereit cannotcontactspark plug CAUTION Donot coastdowna hill in neutral you maylose controlof the tractor CAUTION Towonlythe attachments that are recommended by and comply withspecificationsof the manufacturerof yourtractor Usecommonsensewhen towing Operateonly atthe lowest possiblespeedwhenon a slope Too heavyof a load whileon a slope is dangerous Tirescanlosetractionwith the groundand ca...

Page 6: ...tractor properly Always observe tile SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES o Read and observe the safety rules o Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor o Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING Thi...

Page 7: ...sher 3 8 3 8 16 x 1 Steering Boot 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 I 6 18 _ Steering _ Wheel Adapter E_ Steering Extension Shaft 0 m Seat l Washer 7 32 x 1 3 t6 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 1 Oil Drain Tube 7 ...

Page 8: ...nstall 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 18 22 ft Ibs torque_ 2o 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 steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Positi...

Page 9: ...o its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tracton TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _ WARN...

Page 10: ...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 receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist v All assembly instructions have been complete...

Page 11: ...GINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT FORWARD FAST LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED SLOW MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNIT1ON REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED H L HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ... or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT I EVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTOHIBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITI...

Page 13: ...stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove 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 OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaus...

Page 14: ...sired 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 Attachemnt Clutch Lift Lever High Engaged Position Position Disengaged_ Position Low Position Deflector TO OPERATE ON HILLS ...

Page 15: ...e good cold weather starting _k WARNING Experience 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 an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank s...

Page 16: ...t time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewhe...

Page 17: ...hat will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f T Z 2 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use o The special mulching blade wilt 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 Als...

Page 18: ...o 35 It Ibs msximum De nef eveMi qhlen GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The 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 manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustment...

Page 19: ...osition to allow access to blades 2o 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 4o Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Fto Lbs torque IMPORTA...

Page 20: ...e Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department 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_ SAE VISCOSITY GRADES l 2O NOTE AIthough multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold w...

Page 21: ...clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil 21 NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner 6o Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge 7 Reinstall cover and secure with knob s o TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Remove cartridge nut 2 Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor 3o Clean cartridge by tapping g...

Page 22: ...forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4_ Remove small retainer spring 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 swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconne...

Page 23: ...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 and beh...

Page 24: ...ther than 1 9 16 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 I6 L Retighten jam nut against nut A o 4 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary if stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 24 With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A Jam Nut Arm...

Page 25: ...bars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service centen TO REMOVE WHEE...

Page 26: ...nd carefully remove battery from tractor 3 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 _ Close battery box door Seat Y Box Keps _ Nut _ _ Mex _ fA L Bolt Positi...

Page 27: ...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 required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load_ If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning idle mixture valve in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engin...

Page 28: ...ctory 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 be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustme...

Page 29: ...tial 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 1o Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel li...

Page 30: ...efill with 6 Loose or damaged wiring 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 8_ Engine valves out of adjustment Clutch brake pedal not depressed 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 3 Weak or dead battery 4 Blown fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 7_ Faulty ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es Engine clicks but 1o Weak or dead battery will not...

Page 31: ...n clutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive bell 3 Frozen idler pulley 4o Frozen blade mandrel 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 1...

Page 32: ...ressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 _Clean around mandrels to open vent holes 1 Turn switch ON 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s 3 Check replace light switch 4 Check wiring and connec tions Blown fuse 5 Replace fuse Bad battery cell s o Poor cable...

Page 33: ..._T_ OtLI_pLIT _ _ _ TEl3_l_ _hr_ I _ jLj_jL_ _ _ _ _ 1 _ 44 Vr_L3 S _C M I I 3_00 I_PM L GHTS OIt_ t NOTE j YOUR TRACTOR IS BnOWN _ _ _ _c_ EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL L _ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM _ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT I _ I CONNECTED TO THE _ I cl _ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE _ SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS _ WILL DI...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271743 1 I t 11 i I 34 ...

Page 35: ... 6 Gauge Red 11 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 26 175158 Fuse 20 Amp 27 73510400 Nut Kegs Hexl 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key lgnilion 40 178437 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 t21433X Ammeter Reclangutar 52 141940 Protecti...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 27 1743 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 12 31 2O7 53 54 6O 74 2O8 36 ...

Page 37: ...8 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 36 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert I 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 14520I Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 16t464 Screw Hex Wshd 8_18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Gdi_e Pickoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x _75 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 ...

Page 38: ...GRouND DR VE TRACTOR NIODEL NUMBER 917 271743 I 2 5 36 3o 38 ...

Page 39: ... 16 x t 0 199 57 140294 V Belt 200 59 16969t Keeper Center Span 202 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 I6 x 3 4 212 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Put ey Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 PART NO DESCRIPTION STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 134683 Keeper Belt Engine 169183 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 169182 Strap Torque Rh Hydro 137057 Spacer Split 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga STD5...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 27 1743 STEERINGASSEMBLY I I 37_ _ 37 29 1o 28 30 4O ...

Page 41: ...STD56t210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Cap Steering Wheel 39 19133812 Washer t3 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF 4t t00711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 t45054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 t 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LRLT 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting Grease 51 STD54t431 N...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 27 1743 1 33 37 81 14 4 i 78 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...d Cutting 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown Briggs ModelNo 31t707 0125 E1 Muffler Gasket Kohler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield BrnlDbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 Scre...

Page 44: ... Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer t3 32 x t x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Knob Seal Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 114Grade 5 21 171852 Boll Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD54t43t Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 25 I270 8X Bolt Sho...

Page 45: ...sh Lower Decal V Belt Schematic Deca_ Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Hood Side Decal Engine Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal By Pass LT Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 B 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1t 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire No1Provided Service lt...

Page 46: ...LIFT ASSEIVIBLY TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271743 11 13 5 4 12 5 19 13 32 13 19 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 I22365X Button Plunger Red 1I 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Relalner Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam I 2 13 UNC I7 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 2 I3 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dim...

Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271743 34 2 16 14 20 29 18 21 3 24 5 27 ...

Page 49: ...2 x 5 8 x 16 Ga t45 165888 Red Hinge I46 171977 Screw ThdrolWasher Head I47 131335 Washer Spacer 148 169022 Pulley Mandrel t49 165898 Nut Toplock Flanged 150 19091216 Bolt 151 169670 Pulley idler Flat 152 169676 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x I6 Gauge 153 169674 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 154 169675 Guard Mandrel L H 155 t69671 Retainer 156 I69672 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 157 169669 Washer Hardened 158 1...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271743 HYDROGEARTRANSAXLE MODELNUMBER314 0510 O3 5O ...

Page 51: ...Hex Lock Nut 5 16 625 24Unjf Nylon Insert 32 170389 SleeveBearing Outboard 8t 170423 Wedge Friction Pack o75xt 750x 625 82 170424 Clip Washer o316x1 50xo1046 33 142991 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 1 20d X Plated 13 Thk 83 16t 168 Pin Standard Headless 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seat 84 170425 Fitting 5 I6 Sae 5 32 Tube 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X 11 39 Key 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank R H 87 142917 Cap Poppet Va...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271743 BRIGGS STRATTON ENG1NE I_IODEL NO 311707 TYPE NO 0125 E1 _r REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 914_ 102 1022 71 552 I 691 I 52 ...

Page 53: ...MBER 917 271743 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NO 311707 TYPENO 0125 E1 971_ 968 d J i 711_ 445 967 _ 1019 LABEL KIT 1 1058 OWNER S MANUAL IooA o342 987_ 892_ 188_ 1o60 _ 142_ _ 117 185 231 _ b l C IGI 11 95o_ i_ 601 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271743 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NO 31 1707 TYPE NO 0125 E1 462 _ 579 732 t036 LABEL EMISSIONS 1 697 334 729A 9 304 523 287 _ i 524_ 1005 763_ 1119_ 54 ...

Page 55: ...R GASKET SET 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 48 13oA O N_KKU 231A_ Ul 633_I 2t_ 127A _ 137A_ 369B 95OA_ 276A 947A_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104g 1270 2_6_ 9_7 95 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 842 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A_ 276A _ 51_ 104A_ 127AO lO_A_987A _ 231A_ 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 137AO 276A _ 55 ...

Page 56: ...28 232 691842 E Replacement Engine 238 691843 50 690t 93 Manifold Intake 240 394358 51 692137 O Gasket intake 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 Bushing Throttle Shaft 94...

Page 57: ...95428 Set Carburetor Gasket 544 692034 Armature Starter 987 691326 O Seal Throttle Shaft 552 491986 Bushing Governor Lever 987A 690998 O Seal Throttle Shaft 562 69ttt9 Bolt Governor Control Lever 996 690678 Carburetor Shield 579 691029 Nut Starter Cable 005 695492 Fan Flywheel 601 95162 Clamp Hose I006 690452 Retainer Fan 614 691620 Pin Cotter 1019 690180 Kit Label 616 692012 Crank Governor I022 2...

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Page 59: ...HILL NOT ACROSS HILL LO SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX il _ 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 loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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