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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 Une 5 am 5 pm Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears comlcraftsman ...

Page 2: ...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 o...

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

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 stodng Stop and inspect the equipment if you stdke 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 al...

Page 5: ...re 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 el 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 Srescan lose traction...

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 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 _ WARNING ...

Page 7: ...er Extension Stee g _ _ Sha_ Sleeve __ 1 Locknut _ _ _ Steering t H_ B_lt W e n 7 _ t t _ washer _ a a 1 Large Fiat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob For Future Use Keys 41 2 Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet ...

Page 8: ... Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 18 22 ft Ibe torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position rent 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 cross bars are...

Page 9: ...ing 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 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 qLWARNING Before starting read understand a...

Page 10: ...actor check to see that the brake is properlyadjusted 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 ...

Page 11: ...k mower 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 Before driving tractor be sure free wheel control is in drive position WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAYEXTRAATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled wit...

Page 12: ...NG ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED SLOW k MOWER LIFT N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE AI_ACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND F_ET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ... CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor AI I ACHMENT 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 tra...

Page 14: ...gnition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use F 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 conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To elim...

Page 15: ... and the attachment clutch engaged will shut oft 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 AttachmentCinch Lever Engaged Disengaged _ PosiUon Attachemnt Lif...

Page 16: ...g ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids duringstorage 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 the gas tank stad the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Stora...

Page 17: ...mmended that the transmission be purged before operating tractorfor the first time This procedure will remove any trapped a_r insidethe transmissionwhich may have developed during shippingof your tractor IMPORTANT Should yourtransmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation before operatingthe tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surface with engin...

Page 18: ...d that will suit the terrain and give best pedormance 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 mu...

Page 19: ... the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructedin this manual Some adjustmentswill need to be made pefiedically to properly maintainyour tractor All adjustments in the Sewice 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 and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and ...

Page 20: ...ghten belt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated Trailing Center Lock Washe Assembly Hex Bolt Star Grade _ AGrade8 heattreatedboltcan be identified by sixlineson thebolthead TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but ifyou do be surethe blade is balanced Care shouldbe taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive v...

Page 21: ...ality detergent oil rated withAPI service classificationSF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscositygrade according to your expected operating temperature 21 j NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 lOW30 etc improve startingin cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumptionwhen used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage fr...

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 certridge 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 Petroleumsolvents such as kerose...

Page 23: ...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 from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lev...

Page 24: ...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 It links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on b...

Page 25: ...f 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 pulJey 5 Install new belt by reversing above procedure EnginePulley Clutching Idler Stationary Idlerj TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment sho...

Page 26: ...wastes IN ff _II SquareKey _ _F Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA n ERY CAUTION L ead acld batteries generate exp os_ve gases Keep sparks fla _ and smokingmaterialsaway from batteries Alwayswear eye protocUon when around batteries ffyourbattery Lstooweakto startthe engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE sectionof thismanusJ If jumpercables are used for emergency ...

Page 27: ...p 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 H _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 individual Warranty repairs...

Page 28: ... rlNG 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...

Page 29: ...essential 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 and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel...

Page 30: ...th 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 qualified service center 1 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 wiring 7 See To Adjust Carburetor it Service Adjustments section 8 ...

Page 31: ...mower 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 levaVchange oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refillwith fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refilltank ...

Page 32: ...ged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 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 e...

Page 33: ...NNECTED 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 HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271842 16 34 ...

Page 35: ... Switch Interlock Push In 175688 Harness Light Socket w 4152J 4152J Light Bulb 4799J Cable Battery 146148 Cable Batte 3 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 uric 145491 Cable Ground 1213O5X Switch Seat 175566 Switch Ignition 140403 Key Molded 178437 Harness Ignition 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex t 4 20 UNC x 1 2 131563 Cove_ Terminal 178861 S_enoid 121433X Amrneter Rectangular 6 Amp 141940 protect...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271842 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 28 12 207 53 23 54 207 60 74 2OO 36 ...

Page 37: ... Bracket Fender Suppor t 37 17490508 Screw Thdml 3 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock W Ir_sert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 56 1452132 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 S _552507 Boll FinHex 1 4 20 UNC X 75 58 14 To47 Air Duct 60 721406_6 Boll Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271842 GROUND DRIVE _B 32 52 16 _32 35 1 26 38 ...

Page 39: ...3900600 Nut Lock Rg 3 8 16 Uric 35 120183X Bearing Nylon 150 175456 Spacer Retainer 36 19211616 Washer 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ca 37 1_ Pin Roll 156 1660 _ Washer Srtted 5 161D x 1 125 38 165936 Pulley IdLer Flat 158 165589 Bracket Shift Mount 39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 3 159 165494 Hub Tappered Flange Shitt Lt 40 175461 Spacer Split 161 72140406 Bolt Rrihd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gr 5...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o271842 STEERINGASSEMBLY i _ _ j s 4O ...

Page 41: ...16 x 3 4 S _561210 Pin 130465 Rod Tie 155099 Bushing Steering 152927 Screw 17 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 13_769 Insert Steering Wheel 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge STITo41537 LOck NUt Center 3 8 24 UNF 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 14 5_54X428 Boot Steering D_sh P L Mtl SIk 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 G_ uge 153720 Extension Steering Non Arijust 121232X Cap Spinrile 6858M Fitting Gre...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271842 2 1_ 14 32 31 33 39 33 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 81 i 13 _ 1 i 12 42 ...

Page 43: ... 4 13 165287 Gasket Muffler 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 STD561237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16xl 1 2 Tytt 23 169837 S hield Browning Debris Guard 25 145996 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nut Kepa 3 8 24 Unf 27 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear 32 161696 Cap FuelGuage STLT 33 123487X Clamp Hose BIk 34 1060__X Sp...

Page 44: ...21250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 6 1_541437 Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 6 16 Unc 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk ZJ 22 STD541431 Nut Hex Lock w Ins 5 16 18 8 1_16 Sc ew 3 8 10 x 1 6 SMGML 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X 12 Ga 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Bolt ShouJder ...

Page 45: ...38047 Decal Battery Diehard Sears 20 172331 DecEdDeck Mower EZ3 22 149616 Decal Battery 16_10 Decal By Pass Lt Hydro 138311 Decal Lift Handle 16582OX428 Pad Footrest Lh STLT 165799 428 Pad Footrest Rh STLT 179206 Manual Owner s English 179207 Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve C_lp 3m 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tim Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTi...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271842 LIFTASSEMBLY 13 13 19 13 19 15 2O 46 ...

Page 47: ...1X Gr_ Handle Fluted 8 122365X Bufton Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624_8 Retainer Spdng 15 173288 Link Front 16 733508 X Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trur_on 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Relainer Spdng 31 169865 Bearing P t Lift Tapered 735406_ NUt Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensions give...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271842 MOWERDECK 34 48 ...

Page 49: ...t Deflector 131 STD53 _10 BoitRrindSqnk3 8 16UNCx1 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 142 165890 Arm Spdng Brake Mower 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42 26 110452X Nut Push 144 158634 Keeper Belt 42 Clutch Cabla 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 145 165888 PulleJylldlerFlat 28 19111016 Wa_sher11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 146 171977 Boit Can alge Idler 29 131491 Rod Hinge 147 131335 Spring...

Page 50: ...U1 0 81 79 73 17 16 93 58 19 107 _43 90O 2 0 n 0 rrl n n n m oO Zr rim o111 co to ...

Page 51: ... 170423 Wedge Friction Pack 31 170371 Sleeve Bearing 75 X 1 575 X 625 32 170424 Clip Washer 316x1 50x 1046 32 1713389 SleeveSearing Outboa d Plated 75x1 750x 625 83 161162 Pin Standarrt Headless 33 142991 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 1 20d X 13 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube 85 170426 HoSe Expansion Tank 34 1703_0 Lip Seal Axle Seal 86 170427 Expansion Tank 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X 11 39 Key R H 87 17...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271842 BRIGGS STRATrON ENGINE MODELNUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER0147 E1 2 52 ...

Page 53: ...RIGGS STRATrON ENGINE MODELNUMBER461707 TYPE NUMBER0147 E1 523 524 o 441 449_S_ 212 _ A 51 205_ 122_ Sl 119_ 394 391 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 102__59 _4 _ _ 276A_ _ lO4_ 276_ 105_ 117 _ 392_ 432_ 9s_ 807 14_ 10_ 5VALVE GASKET SET 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271842 BRIGGS STRA I I ONENGINE MODELNUMBER461707 TYPE NUMBER0147 E1 _ o I 11036 EMISSIONS LABEL 425 _ 689 11 9681 861 FUEL PUMP KIT 445 358 ENGINE GASKET SET _30_ 603_ 54 ...

Page 55: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271842 BRIGGS STRATI ONENGINE MODELNUMBER461707 TYPE NUMBER 0147 E1 783 513 544 802 ti 797A 79 _ 697_ 55 ...

Page 56: ...rew Crankcase Cover Length Sump 188 691003 Screw Control Bracket Screw Crankcase Cover 197 690364 Screw Back Plate Sump 202 690570 L nk Meohan cai Governor Flywhee_ 203 493230 Crank Bell Key Flywhoel 205 690322 Screw Bell Crank Piston Assembly Std 209 691273 Spring Governor Piston Assembly 010 O S 211 691807 Sp bg rin Governed Idle Piston Assembly 020 O S 212 693544 Link Throttle Piston Assembly 0...

Page 57: ... 918 393815 Hose Vacuum Cut to 474 691063 Alternator Required Length 505 691029 Nut Governor Control Lever 934 691058 Screw Fan Retainer 507 691972 Insulator 985 693513 Ping Carburetor 510 497606 Drive Starter 967 272490 FiRer PreCleaner 513 692024 Clutch Drive 968 691207 Cover Air Gleaner 520 691084 Terminol Ground 971 691100 Screw Air Cleaner Base 523 691385 Dipstick 1005498157 Fan Rywhael 524 6...

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Page 59: ... GUIDE THe 8 ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL Ol 1_ erate 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 direction on slopes ...

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