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Page 1: ...ously built engines Before you start the I 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ecause 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 engi...

Page 3: ... the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always tum off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alc...

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: ...if 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 stoppin...

Page 6: ...r 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 this owner s manual _WARNING This tra...

Page 7: ...ng Wheel 1 Locknut _ 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Steering Boot _ Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Slope Sheet Oraio For Future Use Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...sher 1 2 hex nut and tighten securely 7 Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel 8 Remove protective materials 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 1 4 Locknut 1 4 Hex ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extensio...

Page 9: ...n 2 Release parking 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 ...

Page 10: ... adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual I 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 All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1...

Page 11: ...SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT N H L ATTACHMENT 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: ...rging 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IG...

Page 13: ...gine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP 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 STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may caus...

Page 14: ...isengage attachment clutch control _I CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachemnt Engaged High Posi_on Position Position Disen Position Deflector TO OPERATE ON HILLS tt _CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the slope guide at the back of ...

Page 15: ...oline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in tem peratures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting ACAUTION 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 e...

Page 16: ...trans mission 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 freewheel control in transmission disengaged position See TO TRANSP...

Page 17: ...und 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 Al...

Page 18: ...t 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 Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug c...

Page 19: ...ess 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 IMPORTANT Blade bolt...

Page 20: ...table Replace belts if 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 in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used ab...

Page 21: ... may cause deteriora tion of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge _ Cover Knob Cartddge Nut Foam Pre Cartridge Cleaner _ _ 1 Base 4 21 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 R...

Page 22: ...t clutch 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 ...

Page 23: ...ollowing 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 behind th...

Page 24: ...to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced 24 TO ADJUST BRAKE 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake operating arm 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 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission...

Page 25: ...en adjustment bolt securely 4 Start engine and test 5 If tractor still creeps repeat above steps until satisfied _ _ 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 ALI...

Page 26: ...ot 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...

Page 27: ...s 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 required t...

Page 28: ...e 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 adjusting cont...

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: ...ed wiring 3 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 1 Cutting too much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 2 CORRECTION 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See ...

Page 31: ...ild up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 sc...

Page 32: ...lified service center 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 belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clean around mandrels to open ve...

Page 33: ...C MIN g 3600 RPM CHARGING SYS_M DL_ECTEO FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID RED _ E IF SO EQUIPPED I UGHnNG SYSTEM O_TPUT _ ORANGE 5AMP AC 3600 RPM DIODE i ALTERNATOR 4 VOLTS AC NO_o_ _ LIG_TS _F NOTE F O NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS O REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 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 TH...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODELNUMBER 917 271760 26 F I I I _ I t f I I i II i I I i J i j I r i I I P I I t L I I 161 I I I I I J 34 ...

Page 35: ...Amp Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch lntedock Harness Ught Socket Includes 4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 20 Amp Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger NC Gray Switch Ignition Key Ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular Protec...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODELNUMBER 917 271760 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 31 208 _ 5 58 208 60 74 _3 3 14 38 4 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...0508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 1B x 1 2 Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot 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 73680600 NutCrownlock3 8 16 UNC 142 175702 PlateReinfomement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt FootrestSTLT 145 156524 Jod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271760 GROUND DRIVE 96 1 212 7O 116 _32 35 29 252 19 252 25 74 75 55 38 ...

Page 39: ...over Pedal 250 63 175410 Pulley Engine 251 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 252 65 STD551143 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 70 134683 Keeper Belt Engine 74 137057 Spacer PART NO DESCRIPTION 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge STD581075 E Ring 123583X Key Square 121748X Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge 165586 ShaftAsm Cross Tapered 165711 SpringTorsion 19171216 Washer 17 32 x 3 4...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODELNUMBER 917 271760 STEERINGASSEMBLY I r J 47 67 67 40 ...

Page 41: ...ge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STDr J51210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 162927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 80B 12 Ga 40 S_1537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF 41 100711L Adaptor SteeringWheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 183...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271760 ENGINE 31 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 81 78 r _ s _ _ _ _ _ _s 3 _ _ _ _ _ _ s 42 ...

Page 43: ...tting 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine See Breakdown B S ModelNo 31H777 0228 E1 Muffler Gasket B S Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield BrrdDbr 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 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock HVY HLCL SPR 5 16 Screw Hex H...

Page 44: ...sh In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Knob Seat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1ol 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250 Spring 17 123976 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 16 x 12 ...

Page 45: ...Drive Schematic Decal Lower Dash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Chassis Disconnect LTH2000 Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 3 9 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222_X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Se...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271760 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 5 2 i i j I 6 5 19 13 32 32 13 19 20 15 20 46 ...

Page 47: ...lon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Bed 11 139865 Unk Uft L H 12 139866 Unk Uft R H 13 STD624008 RetainerSpdng 15 173288 Unk Front 16 73350800 Nut He Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Uft 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE Allcomponent dimensi...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271760 MOWER DECK 142 147 i 68 106 _ _ 102 103 105 lo2t 34 6 19F 21 2 16 1 18 18 114 I 7 115_ 27 ...

Page 49: ... 37 s rD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 153 169674 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 154 169675 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 155 169671 45 S rD624003 Retainer 156 169672 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 157 169669 48 133944 Washer Hardened 158 17720408 49 174284 RollerAssembly Cam Follcwer 159 72140614 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Gr 5 o 130794 51 STD541410 Locknut 52 139888 Bolt Shoulde...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271760 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 47 11 _7 23 50 ...

Page 51: ...28 792035 Retaining Ring 114 786200 Sleeve Ass y Incl 87 29 780065 Washer 627 ID 091W 115 786198 Sleeve Assembly Incl 87 31 780189 Washer 563 ID 062W 127 784384 Shift Lever Ass y Incl 109 36 790071 Brake Disk 150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicon 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 157 788102 Oil Seal 9 16 1D 38 799021 Brake Pad 180 730229 BOil Spec 80W90 40 792204 Roll Pin 25 182 788103 Grommet 41 790102 B...

Page 52: ...271760 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0228 E1 1264I_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 524 _ 8420 943O 1266 0 126_ 146PI I 24 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 48 750 A 31H777 O228 E 1 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODELNUMBER 917 271760 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0228 E1 1022 914 _P 238_ 1022 35 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 267 1119_ 31H777_ 228 E 1 53 ...

Page 54: ...S STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0228 E1 95_ oo_ _ _ 137 276 _ 947 _ _ 950 L J 108A _ 634A_ I 2 0 _ 4311 1266A O 1266 0 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT _ 104 _ 127_ 231 987_ 51 276 I_ 93_ lo6_ _ 634_ 1266 31H777_ 228 E 1 54 ...

Page 55: ...S STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0228 E1 30SA _ 643 1265 803_ 310_ 579 503 802 801A _ 544A 803A 1_ 311A NOTE Fc_ Replacement Starter Motor See Reference 309 31H777_ 228 E l 729 697 _ 31H777 O228 E1 74 _1_ 7s _ 1070 1o 1 55 ...

Page 56: ...0 690193 Manifold Intake 51 692137 _ 1 Gasket Intake 53 690227 Stud Carburetor 54 691148 Screw Intake Manifold 73 697133 Screen Rotating 74 697897 Screw Rotating Screen 75 690582 Washer Rywheel 78 691003 Screw Flywheel Guard 89 690283 Plug Oil 93 690602 O Bushing Throttle Shaft 94 498030 Kit Idle Mixture 95 691636 Screw Throttle Valve 98 495800 Kit Idle Speed 104 690525 O Pin Float Hinge 105 23185...

Page 57: ...d Rocker Arm 842 691031 SeaI O Ring Dipstick Tube 847 697611 Dipstick Tube Assembly 851 692424 Terminal Spark Plug 868 690968 o Seal Valve 876 495877 Kit Pinion Spring 896 691641 Pin Drive Retainer 914 690960 Screw Rocker Cover 943 690589 Sea O Ring Oil Pump Cover 947 694393 Solenoid Fuel 950 691657 Screw Float Bowl 965 499613 Cover Oil Pump 967 697015 Filter Pro Cleaner 968 697446 Cover Air Clean...

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Page 59: ... along dotted line 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 ...

Page 60: ...wn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 u sJ_ 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour service en fran_ais ...

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