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Page 1: ...s differently _ previously engines Before you start engine read from built the and understand this Owner s Manual CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sear Craft man Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 visit our Craftsman website www sear...

Page 2: ...ankshaft 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 engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debds or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel sys...

Page 3: ...age 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 II 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 cautio...

Page 4: ...tion regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debds 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 allow o...

Page 5: ... where it cannot contact 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 tracti...

Page 6: ...ns will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES Repa r 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 Storege s...

Page 7: ...ex 3 8 16 x 1 I_ 1 Large Rat Washer 1 _e BO_ _ _ 1_x 1 4 oc_ou _ _0 _ _ oo_washor _ _ Stee_ng J Extension Steering Wheel Steering Shaft Adapter O _ Boot 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys Slope Sheet 2 Keys Video Cassette r 7 7 ...

Page 8: ...lide extensionshaft onto lower steedngshaft Align mountingholes in extensionand lower shaftsand install5 16 hex boltand Iooknut Tighten securely 2 Place tabs of steeringboot overtab slotsin dash and push downto 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 steerin...

Page 9: ...achment lift lever to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the ...

Page 10: ...are designed for discharging and bagging also Deflector Mulcher Latch Hooks CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be proped...

Page 11: ... factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be propedy inflated for leveling J Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are propedy clamped While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the...

Page 12: ...E FORWARD FAST SLOW FUEL CHOKE A OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP lr LIGHT t MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r_ R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 12 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 13: ...VER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARSHIFT LEV...

Page 14: ...wingengine to idle beforestoppingmay cause engineto 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 ru...

Page 15: ...auge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 Iocknut and tighten securely 3 Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel _ _ _ _ o Mounting _ _ L _ _ _ _ Bracket _ _ S_ _ _ 3 8 Washer J J_ _j JShoulder Gauge Wheel _ _ _ Bolt 1 0 OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operat...

Page 16: ...ould change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Mainte nance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel i...

Page 17: ...the engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below 7 When eng...

Page 18: ...speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recur 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 th...

Page 19: ...nual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor Al 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 new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engi...

Page 20: ...blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower 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 wash...

Page 21: ... 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 Check the crankcase oil 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 must meet API service classif...

Page 22: ... secure with knob s FOSERVICE CARTRIDGE I Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate _ Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entedng carburetor L Clean cartddge by tapping gently on flat surface NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 4 Reinstall cartridge plate wing nuts precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean...

Page 23: ... position 2 Move attachment lift lever 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 spdng 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by...

Page 24: ...ower 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 mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approxi...

Page 25: ...rake Engaged Nut A _ Jam Nut _ Operating Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards ...

Page 26: ...e sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Rentaining_ _fr_F__ Axle Cover Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BATI ERY I CAUTION Lead acid batteriesgenerate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materialsaway from batteries Always wear eye protectionwhen around batteries ifyour battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in t...

Page 27: ... or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at s...

Page 28: ... above 2 With engine off turn idle mixture screw in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclockwise 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 turns FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 2 With throttle control lever in slow position hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and ad...

Page 29: ...ential 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 l...

Page 30: ...y 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 10 Contact a Sears or other qual...

Page 31: ...ower 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 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 carbure tor refill tan...

Page 32: ...cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 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...

Page 33: ...URCE SECAUSE OF THIS THE SRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE L_GHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMO_A_ LE CONNECTIONS F NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOGLD BE REPLACE_3 TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 33 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271810 LECTRICAL i i 34 ...

Page 35: ...mess Light Socket W 4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Molded Craltsman 40 170217 Hamess Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terrninal 43 175141 S_enbld 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangolar 6 Amp 52 14...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271810 3HASSIS ANDENCLOSURES 17_ _159 212_ 115 _ 12 36 ...

Page 37: ... 38 169834 Pivot Bracket Assembly L H 51 73800400 Nut Lock wllnsert I 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8_18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Plckoff RH 57 STC522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 58 14_47 Air Duct P L B S 60 STD533707 Bo_tRdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlOCk 3 8 16UNC 1...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271810 GROUND DRIVE 72 70 116 _ 66 50 150 49 _ 4 51 _ 37 26 27 38 ...

Page 39: ...05709X Spring Clutch Return 198 56 STD523712 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 20_ 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 59 16 691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 DESCRIPTION 8883R Cover Pedal 140186 Pulley Engine 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Grade 5 STD65114S Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool proof 134683 Guide Mower Ddve Belt R H 19132012 WaSher 13 82 x 1 1 4 x 12 Ga 137057 Spacer ...

Page 40: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271810 i I ___j _1 I _42 2 62 44 40 ...

Page 41: ... Bracket Steering 126847X Bushing Link Drag 136874 Gear Sector 19131416 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge t 70_3612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 STC561210 Pin 130465 Rod Tie 155099 Bushing Steehng 152927 Screw 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 g x 12 Gauge STC541537 Gripco Nut 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 145054X428 Boot Steedng Shaft 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 153720 Extens...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 271810 1_ 14 38 81 39 _ 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42 ...

Page 43: ... STD551125 Washe_ LOck Hvy Helical 1 4 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20Unc x 75 165287 Gasket Muffler 148456 TuDe Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt 169837 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 145996 ContmlChoke 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 137180 Arrestor Spark 157103 Tank Fuel 1616S6 Cap FueIGuage 123487X Clamp Hose 1060...

Page 44: ...n Hex 3 8 16unc X 1 15 1_ Spacer Split 28 X 96 ZIrt Washer 13 32 X 3 4 X 10 Ga 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Elk Phi Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 21 171852 Boff Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zl 22 S_1431 Nut Hex Lock w Ins 5 16 18 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X 12 Ga Washer 13 32 X I X...

Page 45: ...al Lilt Handle Decal Lower Dash 165800X428 Pad Footrect LH STLT Decal Rp cmnt 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Fender Craftsman Gold 177297 Owner s Manual English Decal Fender STLT Oper Inst E S 177298 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Sewlce Item Only 5 106732X...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBEH 9 t _ 27 t61U LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 5 13 19 7 2O 15 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...ng Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 TD624008 Retainer Spdng 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trtxtnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock wPNsh 1 2 13 UNC 19 1398_8 Ann Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 169865 Beadng Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensions g...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271810 MOWER DECK 146 1 34 119 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...9676 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 153 169674 37 STD5510_7 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 154 169675 Gauge 155 169871 40 TD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 156 169672 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 157 169669 45 STD624003 Retainer 158 17720410 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 159 STD5 33717 48 133944 Washer Hardened o 130794 49 174284 RoltsrAssembly Cam Follower 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder t 0 24 Grade 5 16958...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271810 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 157 _3131A I NUMBERS HERE 157 50 ...

Page 51: ...78353 SpurGear 17teeth 20 792077A Bail 5 16 dla 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 65 780189 FlatWasher 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 563 ID x 062W 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 66 776422 input Shaft 27 792035 Retaining Ring 67 776396 Shifter Br...

Page 52: ...MODELNUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 8471 441_ 569_ 523 1125 _ _ 449_ 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL i GASKET SET 1132 _ 741_ 146 r_l 634 g 552A 552 404 o 1019 LABEL KIT I 11098OwNER sMANUAL I _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 15 _ TO INSTAU SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 52 ...

Page 53: ... ON ENGINE MODELNUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 61_ 44_ 30_ 122_ 01A 660_ 51 205_ 305_ 634A o 202 50_ 212 203_ 267 t 197 y 531 s4_ 865A 51A 859 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION J 107J _ 9 1 1o2_ _ _ 637 _ 106 _ _ 6 o 807 _ 102 1060 267 634V 5_ 1006 761_ ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271810 BRIGGS STRATrON ENGINE MODELNUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 697 783 1051 y 803 544 513 801 797 358 GASKET SET 634 7 _12 54 ...

Page 55: ... Exhaustl Keeper Valve Tappet Valve Camshaft Slinger Oil Short Block Manifold intake Gasket Intake Gasket Intake Screw Carburetor Screw Intake Manifold Screen Rotating Washer Flywheel Screw Flywheel Fan Body Assembly Upper 95 690718 Screw Throttle Valve 97 693485 Shaft Throttle 98 807923 Kit Idle Speed 102 693509 _ Gasket Carburetor Body 104 693506 _ Pin Float HinnQ e 105 692078 O Valve Float Need...

Page 56: ...92 92278 Nut Governor Lever 601 95162 Clamp Hose 615 690326 Retainer Governor Crank 615A 690317 Retainer Governor Shaft 616 491530 Crank Governor 634 690657 Seal Governor Shaft 634A 271013 Washer Foam 635 66538 Boot Spark Plug 637 693510 Washer Seal 643 496700 Retainer Air Filter 689 690555 Spring Friction 697 93585 Screw Drive Cap 725 280866 Shield Heat 726 391362 Gear Ring 741 691285 Gear Timing...

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Page 59: ...NLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never imrois the face Make tums gradu I ally to prevent tipping or lois of control Exercise extreme I _ changing direction on slopes _ ___ I ...

Page 60: ...owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDireotSM 1 800 366 PART 6am 11 p rn OST 1 800 366 7278 7days aweek www sears com pa rtsdtrect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat Para pedirservlciode reparacl6n a domicilio y para ordenarpiezas con entrega a domicillo 1 888 SU HOGAR s_ 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour service en ...

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