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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 this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...gence 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 oxidi...

Page 3: ... the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn 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 ...

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 corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use ex...

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: ...our tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT _ _ _ _ Agreement is availabl _ on this ps_o_m _ CuHtaL t your nearest _ears 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 A WARNING Th...

Page 7: ...Extension Shaft o 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Large Flat Washer O Wheel Insert 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Hex Bolt _ _ 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 Seat 1 Knob Video Cassette F 1 t Keys 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Slope Sheet 2 Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 7 ...

Page 8: ...and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 18 22 ft Ibs torque 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 steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cr...

Page 9: ...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 A WARNING Before st...

Page 10: ... check to see that the brake is properly 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 b...

Page 11: ...uted properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure free wheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANS PORT in the Operation section of this manual While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following important items Engine oil is at prop...

Page 12: ...ARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT LIGHTS ON PARKING BRAKE LOCKED OV_MP _ UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE 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: ...d 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 CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor FREEWHEEL CONTR...

Page 14: ... and allowing engine to idle before stopping 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 wilt cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with ...

Page 15: ...rator 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 shield in place Attachment Clutch...

Page 16: ...lp insure good cold weather starting _ILWARNING 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 er Drain the g...

Page 17: ...ON _CAUTION 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 will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for ...

Page 18: ...eed 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...

Page 19: ...ot cover items that 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 replac...

Page 20: ...ice center department 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 above 32 F Check your engine oil...

Page 21: ... 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 treated Mandrel...

Page 22: ... 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 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 suspensi...

Page 23: ...er 6 Reinstall pre cleaner 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 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 precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTA...

Page 24: ...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 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower ...

Page 25: ...anual 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 5 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 procedure Engine Pulley Stationary Idler _L TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMEN...

Page 26: ...ctor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square ke...

Page 27: ... 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 sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 To replace reverse above procedure Hood 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 r...

Page 28: ...e final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 28 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 counterclockw...

Page 29: ...sential 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 an engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel l...

Page 30: ...Throttle in CHOKE position 30 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 carbure tor 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 o...

Page 31: ...ction 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 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 Conn...

Page 32: ...tion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds stopping engine 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 ...

Page 33: ...OO RPM CHARGING S _ST EM DISCONNECTED FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID RED IF SO EQUIPPED L_GHTING SYSTEU OUTPUT _ALTERNATOR ORANGE S_Mp Ac 36oo R_ DIODE O _ BROWN HEADLIGHTS O NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NOTE 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 THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIG...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271826 33 I 10 _ 22 26 I q I I I I 16 t _ J I I 29 34 ...

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

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271826 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 58 28 12 53 207 55 54 6O 74 14 208 36 ...

Page 37: ... Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumber Hood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 UNC Grille Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Nut Lock W Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Br...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271826 GROUND DRIVE 62 120 _ 36 _32 36 3_5 28 _ 3O 53 77 65 38 ...

Page 39: ...154407 BellcrankClutch Grnd Drv STL 164 19091010 49 123205X Retainer Belt 165 165623 50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880 51 S rD541437 NutCrownlook 3 8 16UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 t6 18Unc 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17060616 Screw3 8 16 x 1 6 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Center Span...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271826 STEERING ASSEMBLY 4 _ I L _ _ i _ _ _ ______ t 37 __I J 88 68 67 67 43 4O ...

Page 41: ... 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steenng Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge Lock Nut Center 3 8 24 UNF Adaptor Steering Wheel Bo...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271826 39 31 _ _ _ 26 32 34 o c_ 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 27 23 13 12 42 ...

Page 43: ...s Model No 42E707 2275 E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 w Seres Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x 1 1 2 Tytt Shield Browning Debris Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Arrestor S...

Page 44: ...her 13 32 x 1 x 10 Gauge Ctip Push In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spdng 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 16 x 12 Ga N...

Page 45: ...r Inst E S 182457 DESCRIPTION Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Batter Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 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 Fron...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271826 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 19 13 32 13_ 31_ 32 5 6 19 13 3 1 6 5 20 46 ...

Page 47: ...X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift RH 13 STD62 4008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensi...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271826 MOWER DECK 105 103 142 _147 101 102 _ 5 119 2 16 1 13_ 29 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...5 23 131267 Bracket Deflector 131 STD533710 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 1 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 142 165890 Arm Spring Brake Mower 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42 26 110452X Nut Push 144 158634 KeeperBelt42 ClutchCable 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 145 165888 Pulleyldler Fiat 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 146 171977 Bolt Carraige Idler 29 131491 Rod Hin...

Page 50: ...81 77 79 73 17 16 32 12 35 64 93 59 6O 58 48 122 119 120 56_ 55 109 19 107 1 12 20WSO OIL C 127 128 900 93 0 7 xO r_ mo o_ oO zr m_ ...

Page 51: ...42 170395 Magnet Ring 109 170434 43 170396 Spring Bypass 111 170435 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 112 170436 Long 113 170437 45 170397 Filter 116 170438 46 170398 Base Filter 119 170439 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 120 170440 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 121 170441 49 170401 Arm Bypass 122 170442 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 External 123 170443 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 124 1704...

Page 52: ...UMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2275 E1 s2o_ 39s 9 _ _ 691 552A_ 359_ 10_ _ S 552_ 4040 1154_ 24 __ 4S _ _0 22o_ GASK ETSET _ 4240 A_36 2 __ 29 51A__7A_ 27 1 11019 LABEL KIT I 10 OWNER SMA UAL 20_lt lk REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 156 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271826 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2275 E1 51_ 51 51A 50_ 267 t 365_ 54m 861 FUEL PUMP KIT I I 392_ 432_ 859_ _ 394A_ 394 q_ 119_ 53 ...

Page 54: ...MBER 917 271826 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2275 E1 697_ 544 801 797_ 165_ 695 I 1036 LABEL EMISSION I 73_ 332_ 75 934_ 1006 _ _ 1005_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1 4o 842_ _ 51A_ 12A_ 1639 9 _J 54 ...

Page 55: ...cting 020 Undersize 276A 693497 32 691133 Screw Connecting Rod 276B 693510 33 691794 Valve Exhaust 278 692810 34 691804 Valve Intake 297 691331 35 691605 Spring Valve Intake 304 691391 36 691597 Spring Valve Exhaust 305 690960 40 690656 Retainer Valve 306 690414 40A 691939 Retainer Valve Exhaust 306A 690435 42 494553 Keeper Valve 307 691003 45 691800 Tappet Valve 309 497596 46 214484 Camshaft 310 ...

Page 56: ...40 Plate Back 1051 691265 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1058 274796 615 690317 Retainer Governor Shaft 1090 691293 616 491530 Crank Governor 1095 498047 629 262539 Spring Throttle Return 1119 691183 635 66538 Boot Spark Plug 1132 690353 643 496700 Retainer Air Filter 1136 690329 689 690555 Spring Friction 1137 690390 691 690657 Seal Governor Shaft 1138 690330 695 693149 Screw Ring Gear 1154 690366 697 6916...

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Page 59: ...ong 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 ...

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