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Summary of Contents for 917.271832

Page 1: ...aintenance Repair Parts 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 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon _Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...r 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 debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or...

Page 3: ... mower safely enough to protect them selves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and bum Do not allowthe mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATIO...

Page 4: ...r operation regulady 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: ...where it cannot contact spark plug _b 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 fires can lose trac...

Page 6: ...assemble and maintain 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 rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and usingyour tractor Follow the instructionsunder Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s ...

Page 7: ...er 1 HexBe t_5 16 18x1 I 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18_ 1 Lockwasher 3 8 M IIIlilllll _ Steering Jl IIIIIIIIll Steering Wheel _ E _nsion II Adapter _ Sle_tg _ nan IO j 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Casseffe 7 ...

Page 8: ...HAFT AND SOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT nghtenbelt and nut securely to 18 22 ft Ibs torque 2 Place tabs of staedng 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 f...

Page 9: ... attachment 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 oft 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 starting read understand and fo ow a nstructons n the ...

Page 10: ... designed for discharging and bagging also Deflector Shield _ Mulcher Latch Hooks CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is importantfor 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 p...

Page 11: ...the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properlyinflated for JeveJing Check mower end 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 While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to t...

Page 12: ...T SLOW WARNING ENO NEON ENG NEOFF O LPRESSORE L O _SON O _ P _ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING SRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS A rFACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS ANO FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL AutOma6cModels _ly 12 ...

Page 13: ...ER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlightson and off THROI I LE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARSHIFT LE...

Page 14: ...on and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignitionkey 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 ignitionswitch in any positionother than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with t...

Page 15: ...ge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder belt 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 _ Bracket 3 8 16 Locknut 3 8 Gauge Wheel houlder TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attac...

Page 16: ...hould change o_1 tor easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Mainte nance sectionof this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance sectionin this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Usa 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 oit with gasoline Purchase fuel in...

Page 17: ...egins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightlyfor 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 Fand below 7 When engine starts slo...

Page 18: ... speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housingfree of built upgrass 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 th...

Page 19: ...blades and belts for wear A new spark plugand clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine runbetter and last longer BEFORE EACH USE t Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation 5 Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION CHART Spindle Zork Zerk Front Wheel Wheer Beadng Bearing Zerk Z...

Page 20: ...r best results mower 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 20 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reass...

Page 21: ...e 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 ighten 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: ...b s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate 2 Carefully remove certridge 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 IMPORTANT Petreleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridg...

Page 23: ...tch 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 oft 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 from re...

Page 24: ... 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 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 lin...

Page 25: ...king Brake Engaged N_ A _3_o_am N_ era_ng Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level sudace Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of leftfootrest 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual 2 Remove belt from stationery idler and clutching idler 3 Pull belt stacktoward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards fr...

Page 26: ...ooal parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Rso n og Square Key _ _ _w Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BATTERY ACAUTION Lead acidbatteries generate explosive gasss Keepsparks flameand smokingmaterialsaway from battenes Always wear eye protec_on when around batteries Ifyourbattery istooweak to starttheengine it shouldbe recharged See BATTERY inthe MAIN...

Page 27: ...od INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to runpoody stop running or preventitfrom starting Check wiring See electdcal wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug infuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY 1 Raise hoed 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of...

Page 28: ... properly see 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...

Page 29: ...essential fuet 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 duringstorage 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 untilthe fuel ...

Page 30: ...olenoid or starter 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See ro START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attemptingto start 14 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter B Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualifie...

Page 31: ... 5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 ta...

Page 32: ... battery ceil s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator 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 PAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower dec...

Page 33: ...FeM DIODE ALTERNATOR HEADLIGHTS F 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 LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT iDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRI...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271832 ELECTRICAL i i 25 i i 34 ...

Page 35: ...ness Light Socket W 4152j 22 4152 I Bulb Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 735104_0 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 1213_5X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Molded Cra lsman 40 178437 Harness Ign 41 711104 _ Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal 43 178861 So_encid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 1...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271832 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 12 57 3 14 2O8 36 ...

Page 37: ...Tndrct 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 114 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grilk_ Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 S 1_ 22507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 58 140547 Air Duct P I B S 60 1_533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 1IT041437 Nut Ct...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271832 GROUNDDRIVE 212 ...

Page 39: ...Clutch Retum 56 17060616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 57 13 _801 V Belt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 8883R Cover pedal 175410 Pulley Engine 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Grade 5 STi_51143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine FooI Proo 134683 Guide Mower Drive Be_t R H 137057 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga STD581075 E Ring 1235 3X Key Square 2 0 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271832 STEERING _n I i 4O ...

Page 41: ... 19131416 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 17C_0612 Screw 3 6 16 x 3 4 STD561210 Pin Cotter 130465 Rod Tk3 155099 Bushing Steedng 152927 Screw 139769 Inset1 Steedng Wheel 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge STD541537 Gdpco Nut 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 145054X428 Boot Steehng Shaft 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 153720 Extemsion Shaft Steering LR LT 121232X Cap Spindle 6855M Fittin...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271832 ENGINE 31 39 2 1_ 14 32 38 81 33 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester I 13 _17 _5 12 42 ...

Page 43: ... Fin Hex 1 4 20Unc x 75 13 165287 Gasket Muffler 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 ST_o51237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x 1 1F2Tytt 23 169837 Shield BmJDbr Guard 25 145996 Control Choke 26 7_ Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 27 1529_7 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 38 161696 Gap FuelGuage 33 123487X Clamp HoSe 34 106082X Spacer Pad 37 8...

Page 44: ...L 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 19 174894 Pan Pnt Seat blk 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mour tingSwitch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Spilt 28 X g6 Zinc 16 121250X Spheg Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 17 123976 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 8 Zinc 21 171852 BoltShoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A 22 STD541431 Nut He...

Page 45: ...h Tractor Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Sears Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 179203 Owner s Manual English 179204 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 5 g 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tim Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Servic...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 271832 LIFTASSEMBLY 46 ...

Page 47: ...1 x 21 Gauge 120183X 8eedng Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Red 13 9865 Link Lift L H 139866 Link Lift R H STD624008 Retainer Spring 173288 Link Front 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17568g Trunnion 738C_800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 UNC 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 163552 Retainer Spring 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 73540600 Nut Crowniock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensions given in...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271832 MOWER DECK 44 56 9 148 32 I _ O_o o o o_ 147 _ 1021 142 21 22 116 113 Ill 1 i 24 25 92 I 48 ...

Page 49: ...6 UNC x 1 24 105304X Cap Sleeve Gr 5 25 123713X Spring Torsion De flector 131 S FD_33710 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 0 16UNC x 1 26 110452X Nut Push 142 165890 Arm Spdng Brake Mower 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 143 157109 BracketArmldier42 _ 28 19111016 Washer 11FJ2xsiSx16Ga 144 158634 KeeperBalt42_ClutchCabie 29 131491 Rod Hinge 145 165888 Pulley I_lef Flat 30 157722 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 146 171977 Bo...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271832 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C I 5O ...

Page 51: ...r Gear 19 teeth Bevel Pinion 13 teeth 53 778350 Spur Gear 16 teeth Include 13 54 778346 Spur Gear 15 teeth Ring Gear 43 teeth 56 778355 Spur Gear 11 teeth Drive Pin 57 778337 Spur Gear 13 teeth Spacer 1 t30 X 695 58 778353 Spur Gear 17 teeth Ball 5 16 dia 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth Spring 310 OD x 625 L 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth Screw 1 4 20...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271832 BRIGGS STRATFON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0147 E1 52 ...

Page 53: ...BER 917 271832 BRIGGS STRA I I ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0147 E1 449_ 212 _ 51A 51 414o _ 365 _ 883_ I_ 51A 119_ 51 1071 102_ 97 394 391 117 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 102_ 105_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 53 ...

Page 54: ...RIGGS STRATI ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0147 E1 910 11036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 4254 9681 207_ 227 209_ 2110 680 11 861 FUEL PUMP KfT 432_ 392_ 1010 789 1119_ 445 358 ENGINE GASKET SET o 2o _ _ 51A_ 12 1 _t lo _ 1 ELI d _ 54 ...

Page 55: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271832 BRIGGS STRATI ONENGINE MODELNUMBER461707 TYPE NUMBER0147 E1 165 513 783 105_ 307 306 447 307 802 544 797 697 55 ...

Page 56: ...rew Crankcase Cover Length Sump 188 691003 Screw Contro_Bracket Screw Crankcase Cover 197 690364 Screw Back Plate Sump 202 690570 Lnk Mechancal Governor Flywheel 203 493230 Crank Bell Key Flywheel 205 690322 Screw Bell Crank PistonAssembly Std 209 691273 Spring Governor PistonAssembly 1 010 O S 211 691807 Sp i grin Governed Idle Piston Assembly_ 020 O S j 212 693544 Link hrottle Piston Assembly 03...

Page 57: ...18 393815 Hose Vacuum Cut to 474 691063 Aternator Required Length 505 691029 Nut Governor Control Lever 934 691058 Screw Fan Retainer 507 691972 Insulator 955 693513 P_ug Carburetor 510 497606 Drive Starlet 967 272490 Filter Pre Cleaner 513 692024 Clutch Drive 968 691207 Caver AirCleaner 620 691084 Terminal Ground 971 691100 Screw Air Cleaner Base 523 691385 Dipstick 1005 498157 Fan Flywheel 524 6...

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

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