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Page 1: ...ifferently from previously built engines Before you start the en gine read and 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 Craasman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears corn ...

Page 2: ...nkshaft 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 debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel sys...

Page 3: ... 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 caution I...

Page 4: ... operation regu ady 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 a...

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 trac...

Page 6: ... to 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 RESPONSIBIUTIES 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 own...

Page 7: ...on Steering _F _ _ I I brian v Sleeve _ _l _ p_ J 1 Locknut _ _J __ 5 16 18 f _ _ teer ng _ _ _ 1 i __ Wheellnsert il 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Washer __22 2 2 22 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob For Future Use Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet ...

Page 8: ...extension and lower 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 steering wheel and sride adapter onto steedng shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars ar...

Page 9: ...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 DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _I WARNING Before starting read...

Page 10: ...tor 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 o...

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

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

Page 13: ...ER 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 tractor FREEWHEE...

Page 14: ...tion 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 gases may cause browning of grass To eliminat...

Page 15: ...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 Attachemnt Lift Lever Engaged Position Lever High Position Low Posi...

Page 16: ...r 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 Jonger Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instr...

Page 17: ...ecommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure wilt remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surface w...

Page 18: ...that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f l 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 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: ...perator 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 replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter...

Page 20: ...s shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated Center Assembly Hex Belt _ Star Grade _ _ _ Flat A Grade 8 heat treatedbolt can be identified by sixtineson the bolt head TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause...

Page 21: ...tergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Se_ec_the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature 21 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 R Check your engine oil levee more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from run...

Page 22: ...ridge 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 IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerose...

Page 23: ... small retainer spdng and lift clutch spdng 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 suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer spfmgs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspens...

Page 24: ...s equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best 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 a...

Page 25: ...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 6 Install new belt by reversing above procedure Engine Pull_y_ InputPulley _ _ D TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory a...

Page 26: ...e Key _ ___ Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY CAUTION Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smokingmaterials away from batteries Always wear eye protectionwhen around batteries Ifyour battery is too weak to startthe engine it should be recharged See BATI ERY inthe MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starling foll...

Page 27: ...ood 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 _Hsod HeadlightWire Connector 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 establish ment or individ...

Page 28: ...ING 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 adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM 28 3 While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture screw in clockwise u...

Page 29: ...ssential 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 methanor can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng 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 ...

Page 30: ... Throttle in CHOKE position 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 oth...

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: ...3 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 listed in...

Page 33: ... A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT O 3NNECTEO TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BP IGHTNESS 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 NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271841 42 24 29 i i i i I 34 ...

Page 35: ...4 Switch Interlock Push In 166182 Harness Light Socket w 4152J 4152J Light Bulb 4799J Cable Battery 146148 Cable Battery 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 145491 Cable Ground 121305X Switch Seat 175566 Switch Ignition 140403 Key Molded 176217 Harness ignition 71110408 BOR Elk Fin Hex 1 4 20UNCx1 2 131563 Cover Terminal 175141 Solenoid 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 141940 Protection...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271841 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 2O8 207 23 54 36 ...

Page 37: ...Support 37 17490508 Bcrew ThdroL 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 Gdfle Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Gdlle PiCkoff RH 57 STD552507 Bolt FInHex 1 4 20 UNC X 75 58 140547 Air Duct 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Das...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271841 GROUND DRIVE 26 i 16 I 38 ...

Page 39: ...TD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 169 165580 52 S_1431 Nut Crowntcck 5 16 18Unc 197 16 9613 53 105710 Link Clutch 198 169593 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt Ground Ddve 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 2 _ 72116614 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 212 145212 62 8883R Cover Pedal 213 17066620 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7116 20 x 4 Gr 5 65 S rD55114...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271841 STEERING ASSEMBLY 42 4O ...

Page 41: ...g Steedng 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 139769 Insert Bteedng Wheel 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge BTD541537 Lock Nut Center 3 8 24 UNF 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 145054X428 Boot Steedng Dash P L MtJ BIk 121749 Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 153720 Extension Bteedng Non Adjust 121232 X Cap Spiodle 6855M Fitting Grease 73800500 Nut Lock HX W Ins 5 16 18 UNC 74780520 Bolt Fin ...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271841 2 I_ 14 39 31 _25 3B 81 32 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester t 13 10 f i 42 ...

Page 43: ...k Hvy Helical 1 4 STIr a22507 BditFinHex 1 4 20x3 4 165287 Gasket Muffler 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17490624 Screw Thdrdi 3 8 16xl 1 2 Tytt 169837 Shield Brownln_Debrfs Guard 145996 ControIChoke 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 152927 Screw TF 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 137180 Arrestor Spark 1571 _3 Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear 161696 Cap Fuel Guage STLT 123487X Clamp Hose BIk ...

Page 44: ...16 121250_ Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 5 14500_ Clip Push in Hinged 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 6 STD541437 Nut Hex LoCk w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 21 171852 Bolt Shosider 5 16 18 Unco2A 7 124181X SpdngSeatCprsn2250BIkZi 22 11To41431 Nut Hex Lock w Ins 5 16 18 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 t6 x 1 5 SMGML 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 X 3 16 X 12 Ga 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder ...

Page 45: ...al Battery Diehard Sears 20 172331 Decal Deck Mower EZ3 22 149516 DeCal Battery 169210 Decal By Pass Lt Hydro 138311 Decal Lift Handle 165800X428 Pad Footrest Lh STLT 165799X428 Pad Footrest Rh STLT 177720 Manual Owner s English 177722 Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 VaJve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Fron...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271841 LIFT ASSEMBLY 5 13 f 13 20 15 161718 20 46 ...

Page 47: ... Ga 12O183X Seadng Nylong 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 139866 Unk Asrn Lift R H STD624008 Retainer Spdng 173288 Link Front 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1F2 t3 Uric 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 738 30_30 Nut Lock wANsh 1 2 13 Unc 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 163552 Retainer Spdng 169865 Beadng Pvt Lift Tapered 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dime...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271841 MOWER DECK 34 21 1 18 _4 25 29 115 _ 117 f 116 48 ...

Page 49: ...lmas Tree 152 169676 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 153 169674 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 154 169675 40 S rD541437 Nut CrowalOCk3 8 16UNC 159 169671 44 140088 Guard Mandral LH 156 169672 45 STD62400G Retalr er 157 169669 46 137729 Screw Thd Rail 1 4 20 x 5 8 158 17720410 48 133944 Washer Hardened 159 STD53 3717 49 174284 Roger Ass_mely Cam Fallower 130794 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 G...

Page 50: ...o 16 32 93 60 69 66 58 4_ 19 124 8 48 120 107 112 88 88 mO i oO mo r rl 1 Zr T _ 0 _ O t 4 ...

Page 51: ...0423 Wedge FdcUon Pack 31 170371 S_eeve Bearing 75 X 1 575 X 625 82 170424 Clip Washer 316xl 50x 1046 32 170389 Sleeve Bearing Outboard Plated 75x1 75Ox 625 83 161162 Pin Staodard Headless 33 142991 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 1 20d X 13 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube 33_k 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank 34 170390 Lip Se_l Axle Sesi 86 170427 Expanstun Tank 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X 11 39 Key R H 87 170...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271841 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0147 E1 52 ...

Page 53: ...INE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0147 E1 842 524 441 449_ 212 _ 51A 51 _ 2os _ _J _ _ _ 414 267_ x i 203 202_ _ 54 _ _ 883 _ _ 51A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 102 _ _51_ 394 659 276A _ _ _ lO4 _7__ 105_ 117 _ 95_ 807_ 14_ 859A 117 108_ 109 105_ 26 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271841 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0147 E1 861 FUEL PUMP KIT 859 _ _ 394 B59A 1119_ _ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 54 ...

Page 55: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271841 BRIGGS 6TRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0147 E1 304 726_ 695 165 306 3071 865A_ 306A_ 44_ 307A 3091 802 510J 513 783 10901 697_ 55 ...

Page 56: ... Spring Governed Idle 499182 Piston Assembly O2O O S 212 693544 Link Throt6e 499183 Piston Assembly 030 03 212A690571 Link Thret6e 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 020 O S 222 691366 Bracket Control 499187 Ring Set Piston 030 O S 227 690762 Control Lever Governor 27 691299 Lock Piston Pin 2...

Page 57: ...96553 Bushing Governor Crank 1088274279 552A 690552 Bushing Governor Crank 1090691293 562 690311 Bolt Governor Lever 1095498047 573 696040 Plate Back 1119691183 601 95162 Clamp Hose t 132 690353 615 690317 Retainer Governor Shaft 1136690329 616 491530 Crank Governor 1137690390 629 262539 Spring Throttle Return 1138690330 635 66538 Boot Sparkplug 643 496700 Retainer Air Filter 689 690555 Spring Fri...

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Page 59: ...TION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL O A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I _U_ greaterthan 15 nevar across the face Maketurnagradu ally to prevent tipping or lose of control Exercise extreme _ng direction on slopes I ...

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