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Page 1: ...on Maintenance 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 Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craffsman ...

Page 2: ...egligence 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 fuel determined to be contami nated or o...

Page 3: ...yto operate the dding mower safely enough to protectthem selves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build upwhich can touch hot exhaust engine parts and I_Jm Do not allew the mower deck to plow leaves or other debriswhich can cause build up 1ooccur Clean any d_lor fuel spillage before operating or stodng the machine Allow machine to cool before storage ...

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 if cannot contact spark plug CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _1_ CAUTION Tow onlythe 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 tra...

Page 6: ...in your 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 roles Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing cadng for and using your tractor Follow the instructionsunder Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _I _WARNING ...

Page 7: ...el Adapter Steering Sleeve Steedng Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Wheel Insert 1 Lock I washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 Seat _tsher 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob _ Keys Video Cassette For Future Use Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...ll5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securelyto 19 22 ft Ibs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure iNSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Positionfront wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steedng wheel adapter from steedng wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steedng ...

Page 9: ...lease parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmis sion See TO TRANSPORT inthe Operation section of this manual 4 Rolltractor 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 _I WARNING Before starting read un...

Page 10: ...r check to see that the brake is propady 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 roulcher 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: ...wer 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 properly clamped J Before driving tractor be sure free wheel control is in drive position WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAYEXTRAA I rENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with...

Page 12: ...LOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LtGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT H L ATFACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATFACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREEWHEEL AutomaticModelsonly 12 ...

Page 13: ...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 CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tracto...

Page 14: ... engine to idle beforestopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignitionkey to OFF positionand remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized 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 conditionswhen tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot...

Page 15: ...witch Any attempt by the operator 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 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 shie...

Page 16: ...e gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting AWARNING 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 Iong ...

Page 17: ...ON _kCAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and pedor manse If is recommended that the transmissionbe purged before operating tractorfor thefirst time This procedurewill remove any trapped air insidethe trans mission which may have developed during shippingof your tractor IMPORTANT Shouldyour transmission require removal for service...

Page 18: ...d 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 clippingsmany 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 19: ...AdjustmentssectJonof this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year yon should replacethe 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 fust mixtureand help your engine mn better end lostlonger BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check opera...

Page 20: ...itionto allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer sscuring 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 akgn with star 4 Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten belt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 he...

Page 21: ...INE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated withAPI service classificationSF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscositygrade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosityoils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avo...

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

Page 23: ...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 small retainer spring and lif_ clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spdng slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect susp...

Page 24: ...E on both front links an equal number of tums When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment _ _ _ _ _ aandrel BothFrontUnksShouldbe EqualinLength Nut F _ Nut E Tmnnion _ FrontLinks Lift FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjustment is necessary ...

Page 25: ... 2 Remove belt from stationery idler and clutching idler 3 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades 4 Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulley 5 Install new belt by reversing above procedure Clutching Stationar Transmission TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 26: ...s dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAI I ERY _ CAUTION Leed ecid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper ...

Page 27: ...ASSEMBLY 1 Raise 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 _eadlight Wire tor 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 road engine repair establish ment or ...

Page 28: ...clockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a dcher fueV air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needles and the seats in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETI ING 1 Be sure you have a clean air rifler and the throttle control cable and choke are adjusted properly see above 2 With engine off turn idle mixture screw In clockwise closing it finger tight a...

Page 29: ...sential fuel system parts such as sarburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can aftract 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 ran untilthe fuel l...

Page 30: ...resh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center t 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 widng 7 See To Adjust Carburetor Ir Service Adjustments section 8 Contac...

Page 31: ...Check all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 15 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Replace blade mandrel 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Englnecontlnues 1 Faulty operator safety 1 Check wiring switches and to run when presence control system connections If not corrected operator leaves contact a Sears o...

Page 32: ... 3 Air trapped in transmission dudng shipment or servicmg 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 ddve belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in t...

Page 33: ...TE yOUR TRACTOR IS _c_ _ _ _e_ EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE H_ADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS O_ THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING iNSULATED ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271823 34 ...

Page 35: ...ocket w 4152J 22 4152J Light Bulb 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fus_ 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X SvAtch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 178437 Hamess Ignition 41 71110408 Bali BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Scienold 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Pmtecgon Wir...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271823 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 6O 3 74 298 36 ...

Page 37: ...6725X558 Grille 155217X599 Lens Gdlle 175692X558 FenderiFootrest 139976 Bracket Fender Support 17490508 Screw Thdro_ 5 16 18 x 1 2 _T 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear 73800400 Nut Lock W Insert 1 4 20 U NC 19 _1416 W_sher 9132 X 7 8 X 16 Ga 145201 Bracket Gd le Pickoff LH 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 145202 Brackut Grille Plctodf RH STD552507 Bolt FInHex 1 4 20 UNC X 75 14C547 Air D...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271823 GROUNDDRIVE 36 2 _ 32 28_ 33 ii 212 70 116 38 ...

Page 39: ...Paddng Stoke 89 164890X428 Cormole Shift Cap Parking Brake 90 124346X Nut Belf Thd Wsh hd 1 4 Zinc Bracket Tmnsaxle 95 170201 Control Bypass Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 96 4497H Retainer Spring 1 Z ncJCad Shaft Foot Pedal 116 721406Ge Bolt Cart 3 8 16 x 1 Beadng Nylon 120 73_ 0600 Nut 1oc_Fig 3 6 16 Washer 150 175456 Spacer Rntalner Pin Roll 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga Pulley Composite...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271823 STEERINGASSEMBLY J 4O ...

Page 41: ...Rod Tie 36 1550_ Bushing Steedng 37 152927 Screw Tr 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 FlaJlge 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Lock NUt Center 3 8 24 UNF 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steedng Dash P l_ Mtl Bl 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Steedn g Non A_ust 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting Grease 51...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271823 38 32 _ _4 31 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42 ...

Page 43: ...4 20x3 4 13 165287 Gasket Muffler 14 148456 Tube Drldn OII Easy 16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17490624 Screw 1 drol 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt 23 169837 Shleld Browning Debris Guard 25 145996 Conic4 Choke 26 73_0600 Nut Keps 3J8 24 Un_ 27 152927 Screw Tr 10 32 x 5 x _8 Rmlge 29 137180 Anestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear 1616_ Cap Fuel Guage STLT 33 123487X Clamp Hose BIg 34 106082X Spac...

Page 44: ...ex 3_ 16unc X I 15 134300 spacer Sp6t 23 X 96 Zinc Washer 13 32 X 3 4 X 10 Ga 16 121250X Spring Cprsn I 27 BIkPnt Clip push In Hi ed 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Nut HeX Lock _vn_ns 3 8 16 Unc 21 171852 Bo_tShoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Bk Zi 22 SE 541431 Nut Hex Lock w ins 5 16 18 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML 24 19171912 Washer 17FJ2 X 1 3 19 X 12 G Washer 13 32 X 1X 14...

Page 45: ...396 Decal Mower Ddve SchematJc 19 138047 Decal Battery Diehard Sears 20 172331 Decal Deck Mower EZ3 22 149516 Decal Batte W 138311 Decal Lilt Handle 165800X428 Pad Footrest Lh STLT 165799X428 P ldFoetrest Rh STLT 178966 Manual Owner s English Manual Owners Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Ire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 10_222X 31re Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTI...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271823 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 5 2O 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...x 2t Ga 120183X Beating Nylong 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 162865 Link Asm Lilt LH 139866 Link Asm Ufl R H S I 6240_8 Retainer Spdng 173288 LinkFront 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 175689 Trunnlc n 73800800 Nut Lock wANsh 1 2 13 Unc 139868 Arm Suapension Mower 163552 Retainer Spdng 169865 Bearing Pvt Lilt Tapered 73540600 Nut Crownlock _8 24 NOTE AJIcomponent dimensions...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271823 MOWERDECK 48 ...

Page 49: ...3710 Bett Fin Hex 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Gr 5 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 131 STD533710 BettRdhdSqnk3 8 16UNCxl 25 123713X Spdng Torsion Deflector 142 165890 Arm Spdng Brake Mower 26 110452X Nut Push 143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42 27 130G68X428 Shleld Defleetor 144 158634 KeeedrBett42 ClutchCab e 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 145 165888 PulLeyIdler Flat 29 131491 Red Hinge 146 171977 BoltCarmige Idler...

Page 50: ...u1 o 81 79 73 16 32 93 60 58 19 48 107 ran mo i I r O z_ _m L33 ...

Page 51: ...23 Wedge Friction Pack 31 170371 Sleeve Bearing 75 X 1 575 X 625 32 170424 Clip Washer 316xl 50x 1046 32 170389 SteeveSearing Outboard Plated 75xl 750x 625 69 161162 Pin Stendard Headless 33 142991 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 20d X 13 84 170425 FRtlng 5 16 See 5 32 Tube l_k 69 170426 Hose Expansion Tank 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seai 69 170427 Expansion Tank 35 176991 Shaft Axle 75 X 11 39 Key R H 87 170424 C...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271823 DRIGGS STRATFONENGINE MODELNUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER0147 E1 11058 OWNER S MANUAL I flOlS_BEL Kn I 52 ...

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Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271823 BRIGGS STRA I TONENGINE MODELNUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER0147 E1 I_ 11 11036EMISSIONS LABEL I 861FUELPUMPKIT 432_ 392_ i13 1119_ 445 54 ...

Page 55: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271823 BRIGGS STRA FfONENGINE MODELNUMBER461707 TYPE NUMBER0147 E1 332_ 197_r 934_ 75 1006 1005_ 363_ 783 1051 544 304 695 W I 307 865A_iI_ I 306A_ 447 I 3071 8 2 797A 697_ 55 ...

Page 56: ...ring Governed Idle 499182 PistonAssembly 020 O S 212 693544 Lmk Thro_le 499183 PistonAssembly 030 O S 212A 690571 LinkoThroffie 26 499184 Ring Set Piston Std 219 394348 Gear Governor 499185 Ring Set Piston 010 O S 220 690412 Washer Governor Lever 499186 Ring Set Piston 1 020 O S 222 891366 Bracket Contm 499187 Ring Set Piston _ 030 O S j 227 590762 Control Lever Governor 27 591299 Lonk pIs Lon Pin...

Page 57: ... 393815 Hose Vacuum Cut to 474 691063 Altemutor Required Length 505 691029 Nut GovernorControl Lever 934 691058 Screw Fan Retainer 507 691972 Insulator 955 693513 Plug Carburetor 510 497606 Drive Starter 967 272490 Filter Pre Cleaner 513 692024 Clutch Ddve 968 691207 Cover Air Cleaner 520 691084 Terminal Ground 971 691100 Screw AirCleaner Base 523 691385 Dipstick 1005 498157 Fan Flywheel 1006 6912...

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Page 59: ...GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN RiLL NOT ACROSS HILL _q I _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent Upping or loss of control Exerc se extreme caution wh ne changing direcUon on slopes ...

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