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Page 1: ...differently from previously built engines Before you start the engine read end 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 Visitour Craftsmanwebsite www sears corn...

Page 2: ...crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electdcal 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 sy...

Page 3: ...0 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 Ioss of contrel and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution Ify...

Page 4: ...per operation regulady 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 detedoretion which could expose moving parts or ...

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 Usa 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 tractio...

Page 6: ... you to assemble and maintainyourtractorproperly Alwaysobservethe SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A RepairAgreementis availableon this product ContactyournearestSears storefor 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 ma...

Page 7: ...I teering Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Large Flat Washer Wheel Inse_ 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Keys Video Cassette _ Slope Shee 1 OilDrainTube For FutureUse 7 ...

Page 8: ...r shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 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 steering shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left ...

Page 9: ...se 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 DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read unders...

Page 10: ...or check to see that the brake is property adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual INSTALL MULCHER PLATE If previously removed 1 Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position 2 Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place as shown 3 Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck 4 Hook rear latch into hole on...

Page 11: ...eck mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed propedy around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before ddving tractor be sure free wheel control is in ddve position WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level I Fuel tank is filled w...

Page 12: ...AST SLOW WARNING ENG NEON ENG NEOFF O LFRESSURE L G TSON O _MF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKEO N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE e_ _ ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEPHANDSANDFEETAWAY 12 FREEWHEEL Automat_ Modelson_ ...

Page 13: ...CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT UFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for doclutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor...

Page 14: ...ing 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 exhaust gas...

Page 15: ...or to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Stad mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage 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 AttachmentClutchLev...

Page 16: ...o be p insure good cold weather starting _llcW A RN NG Expe dence indicats sthat onol eleneeo tuels tca eo gasonol 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 th...

Page 17: ... _CABTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and perfor mance it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure wil remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for ser...

Page 18: ...groundspeed that will suitthe terrain and give best performanceof the attachmentbeing used f q MULCHING MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT For bestperformance keep mowerhousingfree of built up grassand trash Clean after each use The specialmulchingblade will recut the grassclippingsmany times and reducethem insize so that as they fall ontothe lawnthey willdisperse intothe grassandnot be noticed Also the mulched...

Page 19: ...ts will needto be made periodically to properlymaintainyour tractor All adjustments in the Serviceand Adjustments sectionof thismanualshould be checkedat leastonceeach season Once a year youshouldreplacethe sparkplug cleanor replaceairfilter and checkbladesandbeltsforwear A new sparkplugand cleanairfilterassure properair fuelmixture and helpyour enginerun betterand last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Ch...

Page 20: ...lades 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 8 heat t...

Page 21: ... quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oi s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature S_E V_osr_Y _ADES _MFEAA_S _ _pATEO _S_ _S_ _ C_ 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 above 32 F Check your engine oil level...

Page 22: ...tridge 7 Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate 2 Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor 3 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 4 Reinstall cartridge plate wing nuts precteaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as keros...

Page 23: ...nt 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 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 f...

Page 24: ...s 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 makin 9 any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mow...

Page 25: ...move belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 4 5 procedure EnginePulley _ o e ng o sr ii i n2sli1 1 _ Input Pulley _ _ Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEV...

Page 26: ...sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers _ RetainingRing _ _ lm c v r2 Square Key_r _ _P RearWheel Only _ _mmw _ TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY _ CAUTION Lead ecid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking matedals away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged S...

Page 27: ...aise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 To replace reverse above procedure I Hood f _ Headlight Wire _ Connector _Y ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and sys tems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non read engine repair establis...

Page 28: ...nal 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 adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM 3 While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture screw in clockwise until engine begins to die and then turn out counterclockwise unt...

Page 29: ... essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also expedance 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 fue...

Page 30: ...6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter B Check all widng 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Cleaniraplace 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...

Page 31: ...uction 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 level change oil 6 Clean and ragap 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 lO Con...

Page 32: ...roken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing CORRECTION 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 liste...

Page 33: ...ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF TNE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST HEADLIGHTS F_ NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOUL...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271820 34 ...

Page 35: ...Switch Interlock Push in 166182 Harness Ught Socket w 4152J 4152 Light Bulb 4799J Cable Battery 146148 Cable Battery 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 145491 Caole Ground 1213 _X Switch Seat 175566 Switch Ignition 140403 Key Molded 170217 Harness igniUon 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 131563 Cover Terminal 175141 Solenoid 121433X Ammeter Rectangolar 6 Amp 141940 Protection W...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271820 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 P 12 204 11 74 36 ...

Page 37: ...upport 37 174g T_08 Screw 131dro1 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 169834 Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock W Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Plckofl LH 54 161464 SGrew Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 14520_ Bracket G_4e PP koffRH 57 S_7 Bolt FinHex 1 4 20 UNC X 75 58 14 _47 Air Duct 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lowe...

Page 38: ...GROUND DRIVETRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271820 38 ...

Page 39: ...oot Pedal 95 170201 Control Bypass 35 120183X Bearing Nylon 96 4497H Retaine rS pdng 1 Zinc Cad 36 19211616 Washer 116 72110610 Bolt Carr 3 6 16 x 1 25 37 1572H Pin Roll 150 165850 nushfng Bellcrenk Grd Ddve 38 131494 Pulley idler Flat 151 19136310 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga 39 7476_o44 B_t 156 16600_ Washer Srrted 5 161D x 1 125 40 4470J Spacer S_1 158 165589 Bracket Shift Mount 41 165838 Keaper Be...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271820 STEERING ASSEMBLY _l_l _ d 40 ...

Page 41: ...60612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Rn 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 Screw 1 1 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Range 38 139769 Insed Steering Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 1_541537 Lock Nut Center 3 6 24 UNF 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Whebl 42 145 To4X428 Boot Steedng Dash P L Mtl B_k 43 121749X W_ksher 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Steedng NOn Adjus...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271820 31 39 2 1_ IP 14 38 32 33 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 _10 i 12 42 ...

Page 43: ...Waster Lock HW Hettcat 1 4 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 165287 Gasket Muffler 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy ST _o51237 Washer Locf Ext Tooth 3 8 17490624 Screw TnGr06 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt 169837 Shle_l Browning Debris Guard 145996 Cootr_ Choke 73920600 Nut Kap6 3 8 24 Unf 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 137180 Arrestor Spark 157103 Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear 161696 Cap Fuel Guage STLT 123487X Cla...

Page 44: ...7 1241 X 1 5 SMGML 7 16 Screw _w _ 8 I 0006 13 32X1X 14Ge 9 19131614 __a_ _ _ _ 91 _k 10 174894 t_an r KnOb Sest 11 166369 Bracket ptlt Moun _ switch 12 121246 KEY pART NO NO DESGRtPTION 1 2 17 I_ _ Shoulder 5 I 8 Iu _n_ 21 171852 _ _ex LOCkw t_s 5 16 18 22 5T0641431 _ __her 17_32 X 1 3 16 X 12 Gs 24 19171912 was er 5 16 18 X62 25 12T018X BoltShoU d venlnU S inches NOTE Artcomponent clmens OnS _ 1...

Page 45: ...cal Battery Diehard Sears 20 172331 Decal Deck Mower EZ3 22 149516 Decal Battery 169210 Decal By Pass Lt Hydro 138311 Decal Lift Haodle 165800X428 Pad Footrest Lh STLT 1_5799X428 Pad Foobest Rh STLT 177304 Manuai Owner s Engllsh 177305 M_al OwneCs Spa_sil WHEELS TIRES 4_10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 s g lO 11 591 g2 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Vsk e 1G6222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271820 LIFT ASSEMBLY 2O 15 15 46 ...

Page 47: ... x21 Ga 120183X Beadng Ny ong 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 12_365X Button Plunger Read 139865 Unk Asm Lift L H 139666 Link Asm Lift R H STD_4 _8 Retainer Spdng 173288 Unk Front 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 163552 Retainer Spdng 169865 Bearing Pvt Lilt Tapered 73540600 Nut CrownlOCk 3 8 24 NOTE All component d_mensIons g...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271820 MOWER DECK 158 157 _ _ _ 67 183 1_ s 159_ 34 144 45 14S 21 22 18 48 ...

Page 49: ...stner Christmas Tree 152 169676 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 153 16_674 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 154 169676 40 STD541437 Nut Crownleck3 8 16UNC 155 t6967 _ 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 156 169672 45 STD624_03 Retainer 157 169669 46 1377 29 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 158 17720410 48 133944 Washer Hardened 159 STD593717 49 174284 Roller Assembly Cam Follower 130794 50 131340 Bolt Shou...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271820 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 3140510 50 ...

Page 51: ...170423 Wedge Frlctlcn Pack 31 170371 Steeve Bearing 75 X 1 575 X 625 32 170424 Ctig Washer 316xl 50x 1046 170389 SteeveBearing Oulboard Rated 75xl 750x 325 83 161132 Pin Standard Headiess 33 142991 Washer 3 4 td X 1 1 20d X 1S 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank 34 170390 Lip Seal Axte Seal 86 170427 Expansion Tank 35 1_1 Shaft Axte 75 X 11 30 Key R H 07 170424 Cap P...

Page 52: ... ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 1125 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 220 _ 1132 _ 741_ 1de I_ 19 G 634 e 552A 552 4040 2911_ 11019LABELKIT I 1lO OWNER S MANUAL lit REO_JIRE S_CIAL 1OOLS 15 _ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 52 ...

Page 53: ...RIGGS STRA rTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 51 _ 447 Ik _ 304 725 _ 240 _ 7 573NN__ _ J I 432_ 392_ 104_ 102 258 _ _ 222 1138 11 6 445 101 73 k REQUIRESSPEC AL TOOLS 971 I 934_ 70 391 102 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION J 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271520 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 697 3o91 5101 513 783 1051 _ y 803 544 802 797 801 358 GASKET SET 634 1770 51A_ 163_ 90569 _ 54 ...

Page 55: ...211 261563 Spring Governor 499182 P_ston Assembly 020 O S 212 693985 Link Thro61e 499183 Piston Assembly 030 O S 215 690481 Guide Air 26 499184 Ring Set Piston Standard 219 394348 Gear Governor 499284 Ring Set Platen 010 O S 220 690412 Washer ThnJst Governor 499186 Ring Set Piston 020 O B Gear 499187 Ring Set P_Ston 030 O S 222 491282 Bracket Control 27 691299 Lock Piston Pin 227 491297 Lever Gove...

Page 56: ...lug Carburator 482 93621 Screw AIternalor 968 691207 Cover Air Cleaner 510 497606 Drive Starter 971 690720 Screw Upper Body To Lower 513 398003 Clutch Drive Body 523 691385 ulpsiDi stick 1005 498157 Fan Flywheel 525 690823 Tube Oil Fill 1006 691247 Retainer Fan 527 690423 Clamp Tube 1019 496726 Label Kit 535 272490 Filter Air 1036 694979 Label Kit Emission 544 497603 Armature Starter 1051 263080 R...

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Page 59: ... ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 6 Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent Upping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes I ...

Page 60: ...arts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirectSM 1 800 366 PART 6a m 11p m CST 1 800 366 7278 7 daysa week www sears com partsdlrect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7a m 5 p m CST Men Sat Paradadir servlciode reparacibna domicillo y para ordenarplezas con entrega a domlcillo 1 888 SU HOGAR _ 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada...

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