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Page 1: ...nce 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...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 fuet determined to be contami nated or ...

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

Page 4: ... operation regularly 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 ...

Page 5: ...re where it cannot contact spark 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 nres can lose traction wit...

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 _WARNING This tra...

Page 7: ...x 1 Steering Boot Steering Wheel 1 Locknut 5 18 18 _ Steedng 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: ...her 3 8 hex bolt and tighten securely 7 Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel 8 Remove protective matedals 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 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts an...

Page 9: ...ighest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmis sion 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 _iL WARNING ...

Page 10: ...fter 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 All assembly instructions have been com...

Page 11: ...T SLOW WARN NG ERG REOH ERaINEOFF O LPRESSOeE MGHTSO O _ P FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED _r_R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HLGH LOW pARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATrACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AN_ FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Mode_s only ...

Page 12: ...f 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 declutchingand braking the tractor end starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for ...

Page 13: ...rottle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignitionkey to OFF positionand remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignitionswitch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tr...

Page 14: ... 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 _Ik CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachemnt Clutch Lever Engaged High Position Position Position Position Deflector TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTIO...

Page 15: ...ure good cold weather starting A 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 ...

Page 16: ... first time This procedurewig remove any trapped air insidethe trans missionwhich may have developed dudng shippingof your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it shouldbe purged after reinstatla tion before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewh...

Page 17: ... 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 the mu...

Page 18: ...ts 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 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper opera tion 5 Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION CHART Zerk Zerk _Front Wheel Beadng Bearing Zerk Zerk L _SAE 30 or 10w30 M...

Page 19: ...to highest 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 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 torqu...

Page 20: ...y and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require corvicing contact your nearest authodzed service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classificationSF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W...

Page 21: ...ne oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner 6 Reinstall pre eleaner over cartridge 7 Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Remove cartridge nut 2 Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor 3 Clean cartridge...

Page 22: ... 1 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove smalt 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 ...

Page 23: ...ng 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 resurts 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 behind the mand...

Page 24: ...istance between brake operatingarm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 9 16 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retightenjam nut against nut A 4 Road test tractorfor properstopping distanceas stated above Readjust if necessary If stoppingdistance is still greaterthan six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact a Sears or other qualif...

Page 25: ... crossbare are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steedng wheel and reassemble per instructionsin 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 orother qualifiedservice center TO REMOVE WH...

Page 26: ...rst then RED battery cable and 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 Pesitive Red Cable eg ...

Page 27: ...tercap 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 turningidle mixturevalvein dockwL_e decreasesthe supplyof fue_to the engine...

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: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dunng 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 l...

Page 30: ...h fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 3 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section lO Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Check all wiring 7 See To Adjust Carburetor ir Service Adjustments section B C...

Page 31: ...bstruction in clutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil leveVchange 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 ...

Page 32: ...d position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine t 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 C...

Page 33: ...CTOR IS _ _A _ _ EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE 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 DLM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271744 ELECTRICAL I x i i i 34 ...

Page 35: ...6 Gauge Red 11 25 146147 CaMe Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 26 175158 Fuse 20Amp 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 178437 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt Hex Heed Fib 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal RUd 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter RectaJlgular 52 141940 Protectlen...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271744 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 28 12 2O8 36 ...

Page 37: ...174g _08 Screw Thdnd 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091415 Washer 9 32 x 7 5 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Gdlle Pickoff LH 54 151464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Gnlle Pickoff RH 57 ST To22507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 60 72140605 BoLtRdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 73680600 Nut Crownlock...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271744 GROUND DRIVE 249 248 22 e 212 116 36 35 74 7G 1 38 ...

Page 39: ...5589 Bracket Shift Mount 36 19211616 Was_er 159 165494 Hub Tapered Flange Shi6 LT 37 1572H Pin Roll 161 721404 _6 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 3 4 38 165936 Pulley Idler Flat Gr 5 39 74760648 Bolt 162 736804G0 NutCrownlock 1 4 20Unc 40 175461 Spacer Split 163 74780416 Bolt Hex Fin 1 4 29 Unc x 1 Gr 5 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler 164 19091010 Washer 5 9 x 281 x 10 Ga 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271744 STEERINGASSEMBLY 4O ...

Page 41: ... pin 3_ 130465 Rod lie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 1529_7 Screw 38 139769 Cap Steeheg Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut LockCenter3 8 24UNF 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145 J54x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting Grease 51 STD541431 NutLockHexw I...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271744 ENGINE 7 81 13 4 31 _ _ 37 4O 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42 ...

Page 43: ...rrestor Spark 31 1_ Tank Fuel 32 158990 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd ROlL1 4 20 x 3J4 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 72 71070512 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5 16 18 x 3 4 78...

Page 44: ...Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 10 174894 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X 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 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 15 x 12 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder...

Page 45: ... 163204 Decal Fender Crafsman 169210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 10 156439 Decal Fender Danger 178392 Decal Chassis Disconnect 12 146046 Decal V selt Drive Sehematic 179273 Owner s Manual English 13 177255 Decal Dash Lower 179274 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provid...

Page 46: ...LIFT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271744 13 19 13 32 19 13 15 46 ...

Page 47: ... 32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183 Beanng Nylon 125631X Gnp Handle Fl_ed 122365X Button Plunger Red 139865 Link Lift L H 139866 Lunk Lift R H S_To24008 Retainer Spong 173288 Lnnk Front 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 175689 Trunnion 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 163552 RetannerSpnng 169865 Beanng Pit Laft 73540600 Nut CmwnLock 3 8 24 NOTE AlLcomponent dimensb...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271744 MOWERDECK 34 48 ...

Page 49: ...105304X Cap Sleeve 131 STD533710 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16UNG x 1 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 142 165890 Arm Spdng Brake Mower 26 110452X Nut Push 143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler 4 Z 27 130968 428 Shield De6ector 144 158634 KeeperBelt42 CLutchCable 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 145 165888 Pulley Idler Flat 29 131491 Rod Hinge 146 171977 Bolt Cardage Idler 30 157722 Screw Thdrol Washer He...

Page 50: ...79 73 16 32 58 119 120 13_ 107 43 9O0 0 m m f ro I Z mo zm OtO io ...

Page 51: ...150778 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 625 24Unjf Nylon Insert 32 17 _89 SleeveBead ng Octboard 81 170423 Wedge Friction Pack 75x1 750x 625 8_ 170424 Clip Washer 316xl 50x 1046 33 142991 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 1 20d X Plated 13Thk 83 161168 Pin Standard Headless 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X 11 39 Key 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank R H 87 142917 Cap Poppet...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271744 BRIGGS STRATFONENGINE MODELNO 311707 TYPE NO 0125 E1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS K_L_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 552 7 52 ...

Page 53: ...UMBER 917 271744 BRIGGS STRATrON ENGINE MODELNO 311707 TYPE NO 0125 E1 467_ 971 _i 176 185 i_ 445 1019 LABEL KIT 21_ 216 222 I_ e ___ I _505_ I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I j _J I_ 5 _j _e7 1_ 276 5 95o 142_ 0 117 7___1_ 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271744 BRIGGS STRATTONENGINE MODELNO 311707 TYPE NO 0125 E1 309 510 513 6 2 60 I 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS i _ 287JD 363_ 524_ 934_ 1006_ 1119_ 1005_ 733_ 75 54 ...

Page 55: ...70 276_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET NIKKI _ _ 1231A_ U 95OA1 _ 51_ _ 105A_ i 276A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104_ 127_ 276_ 987_ 95_ 634A _ 634 _ _ 1170 231_42_ j137_ _ 51_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 _ 524_ 883 842_ 17o 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A_P 276A_ 51 104A_ 127A_ lOSA_987A 137AQ 231A_ 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET 55 ...

Page 56: ...eal 27 691299 Lock Piston Pin 176 691917 D 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 Red Connecting Standard 187 691050 Line Fuel Cut to Required 692420 Rod Connecting 020 U S Length 32 692852 Screw_Connecting Rod 188 691693 Screw Control Bracket 33 495856 Valve Exhaust 192 691986 Ad uster Rocke...

Page 57: ...95428 Set Carburetor Gasket 544 692034 Armature Starter 987 691326 O Seal Throttta Shaft 592 491986 Bushing Governor Lever 987A 690998 Q Seal Throttle Shaft 562 691119 Bolt Governor Control Lever 996 690678 Carburetor Shield 579 691029 Nut Starter Cable 1005 695492 Fan Flywheal 601 95162 ClamnD Hose 1006 690452 Retainer Fan 614 691620 Pin Cotter 1019 690180 Kit Label 616 692012 Crank Governor 1022...

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Page 59: ...E ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 1_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu J ally to prevent tipping or loss of contro Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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