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Page 1: ...n 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ng 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 oxidized stale In g...

Page 3: ...ower 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 burn 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 storing the machine Allow machine to cool before I1 SLOPE OPERATION Slopes...

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: ...ere it cannot contact spark plug CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _ll 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 tractio...

Page 6: ...our 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 _ILWARNING Thi...

Page 7: ...1 Locknut j _ 5 16 18 _ _ Steering 1 Rex Bolt _ _ Wheel Insert 3 8 16xl _ _ _ 1 Lock t _ _ _washer 3 8 _ 1 Hex Bolt _ 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 arge Flat I li II l II I Iit Washer _ _ _ Y Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...o lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt 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...

Page 9: ...n 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 WARNING Before starting re...

Page 10: ...or 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...

Page 11: ...ower 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 PAY EXTRAAI I ENTiON TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level I Fuel tank is filled w...

Page 12: ...ARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT i I I 0 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED I MOWERLI_ R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED 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: ... 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 tract...

Page 14: ...e 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 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 ...

Page 15: ...ment 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 Lever Engaged Position Attachment Lift Lever High Low Position...

Page 16: ...help insure good cold weather starting t WARNING 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 longer Drain the g...

Page 17: ...N _ILCAUTION Never engage or disen gage 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 fo...

Page 18: ...at will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f t L J 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 t...

Page 19: ...e 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 clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and interlock systems fo...

Page 20: ...es 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer secudng 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 treat...

Page 21: ...t oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multbviscosRy oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low o...

Page 22: ...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 IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such ...

Page 23: ...d 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 sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect fro...

Page 24: ...y 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 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 agains...

Page 25: ... Control 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 25 Engine Pulley Clutching Idler F _ I Stationary Idler j TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The mot...

Page 26: ...__ ___ Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY _I CAUTION Lead acid 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 BAI FERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If 1umper cables are used for emergency starting f...

Page 27: ...eadlight 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 Headlight Wire 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 road engine repair establish ment or individual Warranty repair...

Page 28: ...INAL 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 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 cl...

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: ...ion 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 other qualified service center 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug ...

Page 31: ...t blade mandrel 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 Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tan...

Page 32: ...on Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 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: ...TEM OUTPUT 28 VC_TS AC MIN 3600 RPM 3 AMP DC P 3_00 RPM C_ARQIk_i SYSTEM I_ _d_G_NECTED_ RED _ I DIODE I ALTERNATOR 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM _ i ROWN HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS O 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 CH...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271843 26 25 I t I I i t I I 16 k J 34 ...

Page 35: ...t Socket w 4152J 22 4152J LightBulb 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 178437 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 BoltBik Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6Amp 52 141940 ProtectionWi...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271843 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 31 53 207 55 6O 3 74 37 _3 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...39976 Bracket Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot 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 Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 S rD552507 Bolt FinHex 1 4 20 UNC X 75 58 140547 Air Duct 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271843 GROUND DRIVE 57 _26 1 16 212 70 116 62 36 2_ 2 i_5 53 30 38 ...

Page 39: ... 199 57 140294 V Belt GroundDdve 200 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 202 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 212 62 8883R Cover Pedal 250 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 65 STD551143 Washer 66 154778 Keeper BeltEngine Hydro PART NO DESCRIPTION 134683 Guide Belt RH Engine 169183 Strap Torque Lh 169182 Strap Torque Rh 137057 Spacer Split 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga STD...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271843 STEERING ASSEMBLY 29 67 67 43 4O ...

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

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271843 ENGINE 14 38 27 31 39 81 i 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 _ _5 _ _ r _ _J_ 42 ...

Page 43: ...el No 463707 0159 E 1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Sems 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 16x1 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 Spark T...

Page 44: ... Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72O50412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bo...

Page 45: ...Sch Tractor E 180596 14 13 DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Batten Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Batten Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Fad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 lO 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271843 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 11 13 5 6 3 2 1 s 8 I I I _ Jl 6 5 13 19 13 32 31 32 19 2O 15 2O 46 ...

Page 47: ...631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 LinkAsm Lift R H 13 STD624008 RetainerSpdng 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 RetainerSpring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All componentdimensions...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271843 MOWER DECK 148 ff 34 21 6 19F 21 16 1 18 _117 _116 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...Arm Assembly Pad Brake 54 133943 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 165723 Spacer Retainer 59 141043 Guard Tuv Idler 94 67 149846 Knob Custom Oval 68 144959 V Belt 92 STD541437 Locknut HexW Wsh3 8 16 UNC 101 136420 Cover Mulching 42 Black 102 71081010 Screw Truss Hd Phil10 24 x5 8 103 19061216 Washer 10 104 STD551110 Washer Lock 105 160793 Latch Asm Bagger 106 2029J NutWeld 111 179292 Bracket ...

Page 50: ...ol 0 81 77 79 73 80 17 16 64 93 32 59 60 58 19 119 120 14 109 124 107 128 12 19 9OO r t mo _0 zr _m o1 M ...

Page 51: ...23 Wedge FrictionPack 31 170371 Sleeve Bearing 75 X 1 575 X 625 82 170424 Clip Washer 316xl 50x 1046 32 170389 SleeveBearing Outboard Plated 75xl 750x 625 83 161162 Pin Standard Headless 33 142991 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 1 20d X 13 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube Thk 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 86 170427 Expansion Tank 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X t 1 39 Key R H 87 17042...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271843 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 463707 TYPE NUMBER 0159 E1 7 520 07 _ 359_ 9_ 373_ 279 146 I 1132 22 1 27 26 11019 LABEL KITI 11058OWNER S MANUALJ 52 ...

Page 53: ...9_ 212 _ 51A Sl 414_ _ Sl 50_ 26 _ 2 365_ _ 1 _ _1 1629_ 54 _IA 119_ 97 276 9E 130 _ 43859AP _ 394 391 _L _9_ _ 434__ 435e_ lO2_ Y 117 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 394 859A 859 276A 104_ 276 _ 231_ 392_ 432_ 807_ 147_ 911 231 _ _ F_ lO9 _ 108_ _ 102 105_ _ 118 267 861 FUEL PUMP KIT 432_ 392_ 859_394_859A _ 53 ...

Page 54: ...7 271843 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 463707 TYPE NUMBER 0159 E1 I____ 6Ol U I 11036 LABEL EMISSION 425 505 J 4 334 1137689_ 789 164 643 967 445 235 161_ _ _63_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 1119_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 54 ...

Page 55: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271843 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 463707 TYPE NUMBER 0159 E1 332 934_ 75 1006 1005_ 695 801 544 513 803 802 579 _ 697_ 55 ...

Page 56: ...8 28 498319 Pin Piston Standard 235 691206 498320 Pin Piston 005 Undersize 240 394358 29 394306 Rod Connecting Standard 267 690316 397158 Rod Connecting 020 276 693510 Undersize 276A 693497 32 691133 Screw Connecting Rod 278 692810 33 691794 Valve Exhaust 34 691804 Valve intake 35 691805 Spring Valve Intake 36 691597 Spring Valve Exhaust 40 690656 Retainer Valve Intake 40A 691939 Retainer Vatve Ex...

Page 57: ...ntrol Lever 971 691100 507 691972 Insulator 1005498157 510 497606 Drive Starter 1006 691247 513 692024 Clutch Drive 1019 697080 520 691084 Terminal Ground 1036695702 523 691385 Dipstick 1051 691265 524 692532 Seal Dipstick Tube 1058 274796 525 690823 Tube Dipstick 1090 691293 544 692034 Armature Starter 1095 498047 551 690415 Cover Valve 1119 691183 552 690553 Bushing Governor Crank 1132 690353 55...

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Page 59: ...Y RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL u1 CD A 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 direction on slopes ...

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