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Page 1: ...y built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual I 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 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...because of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft 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 eng...

Page 3: ... as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without e...

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: ...e 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 using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manua...

Page 7: ... 1 4 Steering Wheel C 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _ Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...NSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 10 12 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 s...

Page 9: ...er plunger and raise 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 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 read understand and follow...

Page 10: ...ng motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that ...

Page 11: ...ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST SLOW Ol k OVE_ _MP UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED _ _ ATrACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...of battery ATTACHMENT 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 CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for sta...

Page 13: ...ove 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 STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always st...

Page 14: ...WER 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 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 _I_CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the...

Page 15: ...ids 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 gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner pro...

Page 16: ...the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desire...

Page 17: ...cted 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 replace the spark plug clean or replace a...

Page 18: ...be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove blade 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 blade bolt lock washer and f...

Page 19: ...ES 0 30 32 40 60 80 o _0 _ 1 o _o TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE 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 level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of op...

Page 20: ...AN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NO...

Page 21: ...et 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 lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into squa...

Page 22: ...ear 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 loosen nut E on both...

Page 23: ...ractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Remove belt downward from around engine pulley 4 Pull...

Page 24: ...e 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining dng securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washem Retaining Axle Cover J Squar...

Page 25: ... remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Hex Bolt Keps Nut Terminal Access _ _ Y Door _ TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wi...

Page 26: ...ow before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Replace air cleaner cover...

Page 27: ...m forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also 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 lines and ca...

Page 28: ...e fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact a Sears or other qualified servi...

Page 29: ...ass leaves 3 and trash under mower 4 Bent blade mandrel 4 5 Clogged mower deck vent 5 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 gasol...

Page 30: ...ngine backfires 1 when turning engine OFF Switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty altemator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to ...

Page 31: ... L_G SVS_M otrmuT ALTERNATOR sAup c _ REM DIODE t IGNITION SWITCH 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 BROWN __t HEADLIGHTS...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271851 ELECTRICAL 22 21 i L 29 2___ I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ... Harness Ught Socket 0N 4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 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 Ign 33 140403 Key MoldedCraftsman 40 179720 Hamess Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271851 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES _ 15 lo_ S 6O 74 58 166 i 6O 219 34 ...

Page 35: ...39976 Bracket Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser 58 174930 Air Duct P L B S 60 S_07 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 114 158112 Keeper BeltRear Lh Stl 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16x 1 1 4 142 175702 Plate ReinforcementSTLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271851 GROUNDDRIVE 77 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...Spdng ClutchReturn 198 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 202 57 130801 V Belt GroundDrive 212 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Grade 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine FooI Procf 134683 Guide Mower DriveBelt R H 137057 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga STD581075 E Ring...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271851 STEERING 71 29 3O 32 4 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...718x 16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 6 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert SteeringWheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 ID c 2 3 80D 12 Ga 40 STD541537 Gdpco Nut 41 100711L Adaptor SteedngWheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steedng 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271851 ENGINE 31 33 39 33 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 23 4O ...

Page 41: ...148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 25 145996 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 32 161696 Cap FuelGuage 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 106082X Spacer Pad 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Oil Drain Easy 39 109227X Pad Idler 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh3 8 16 ...

Page 42: ...616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 180186 Pan Seat 166369 Knob Seat 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Cardage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spdng 17 123976 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 NO...

Page 43: ...SCRIPTION Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Mower DriveSchematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Sears Decal Deck Decal Battery Decal Uft Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES KEY NO 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Service Item Only 5 106732X427 Rim Fron...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271851 LIFTASSEMBLY 13 19 I 5 13 19 13 f 32 6 13 3 2 6 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...ring Nylon 7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD6240_B RetainerSpring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 165689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpdng 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All componentdimensionsg...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271851 MOWERDECK 34 68 106_ 102 103 1 05 2 i 16 1 18 21 23 24 I 25 28 29 _ 18 27 46 ...

Page 47: ... 165888 ScrawThdmlWasher Head 146 171977 Washer Spacer 147 131335 Pulley Mandrel 148 169022 Nut Toplock Flanged 149 165898 Bolt 150 19091216 Pulley Idler Flat 151 169670 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x16 152 169676 Gauge 153 169674 NutCrownlock3 6 16 UNC 154 16 675 Guard Mandrel L H 155 169671 Retainer 156 169672 Screw Thd Rofl 1 4 20 x 5 8 157 169669 Washer Hardened 158 17720408 RollerAssembly Cam Follower...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271851 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODELNUMBER206 545C 0 _ 71B I 13 157 NUMBERS H 48 ...

Page 49: ...783 53 Spur Gear 17 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 65 780189 FlatWasher 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 563 ID x 062W 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 66 776422 Input Shaft 27 792035 RetainingRing 67 776396 Shifter ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271851 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER407777 TYPENUMBER0167 E1 5251 447 750_ 3O4 146 741 44 1A_ 53i 447A 6170 51A_ 50 ...

Page 51: ... 271851 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0167 E1 51 _ _ 2 _ _ __ __ _ _ 1o_ L_ _ 51 987 1123_ 276_ 104 _ 11230 1124 _ 105_ 633_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1123_ 1124_ _30 118f 1_oe 1127 I _ 276 O J_ i i 51 ...

Page 52: ...OR MODEL NUMBER 917 271851 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0167 E1 Y 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 789 573 48 197 358 ENGINE GASKET SET _ s _ 27_O 2o 691_ 883 12_ 524842 943 _ _ _ 1022_ 697 52 ...

Page 53: ...ck 418 690999 445777 0112 E2 Replacement Engine 445 499486 50 695241 Manifold Intake 447 691003 51 690949 1a Gasket Intake 447A 690960 51A 690950 O 1 Gasket Intake 467 691008 53 690951 Stud Carburetor 474 696459 54 695240 Screw Intake Manifold 505 691029 73 691055 Screen Rotating 510 497606 74 691057 Screw Rotating Screen 75 691056 Washer Flywheel 89 690283 Plug Oil 95 690718 Screw Throttle Valve ...

Page 54: ...l 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel 703 691010 Clip 1026A690982 Rod Push Aluminum 710 897474 Cover Oil Filter 1029 690972 Arm Rocker 718 690959 Pin Locating 1035 691042 Shaft Pump 726 499612 Gear Ring 1036 695704 Label Emission 741 690980 Gear Timing 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 742 690328 Retainer ERing 1058 274794 Owner s Manual 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1070 691058 Screw...

Page 55: ...ong dotted line Indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that Its left edge Is vertically parallel to s 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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