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Page 1: ...usly built engines Before you start the I engine 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 Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...cause of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bendthe frame or crankshaft or over speedin _ 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 engin...

Page 3: ...r the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slow down before tuming Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Tum off blades when not mowing Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alc...

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: ...r 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 This tr...

Page 7: ...ing Sleeve Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Insert 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28x 1 1 4 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob _ Video Cassette Keys Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 7 ...

Page 8: ...SEMBLE EXTENSION 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...

Page 9: ...n 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in transmis sion disengaged position 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 _lb WARNING Before starting read understan...

Page 10: ...operate your tractor check to see that the brake is propedy adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in ...

Page 11: ...SLOW WARNING ENG NEON ENG NEO_F O LPRESSURE L O TSON O _MP I A FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used f...

Page 13: ...p tractor completely as described above before leaving the operator s position Clutch led Position Motion Control Brake Disengaged Brake Engaged Position Position Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attach ment clutch lever to disengaged position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal all the way down Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORT...

Page 14: ... 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 Attachemnt Clutch Engaged High Position Position Disedgaged_ Position Position Deflector TO OPERATE ON HILLS _CAUTION Do not drive UD or down hills with slop...

Page 15: ...spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in tem peratures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting ACAUTION 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 st...

Page 16: ...UTION Never engage or disengage ewneel lever wnile 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 dudng shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or...

Page 17: ...ound speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance 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 recur 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 A...

Page 18: ... on this tractor does not DSpindle cover items that have been subjected to Zerk E operator abuse or negligence To receive i it full value from the warranty operator must _ maintain tractor as instructed in this manual DFront Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to properly maintain your Zerk f _ tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manu...

Page 19: ...st 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 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble h...

Page 20: ...UID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact a Sears or other qualified service center V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE L...

Page 21: ...xcess oil NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner 6 Reinstall pre cleaner 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 ...

Page 22: ...there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline ClamP_Clamp Fuel Filter CLEANING i lean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automo tive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical sy...

Page 23: ... 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 square hole in frame Small Retainer Spring Clutch Spring TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to r...

Page 24: ...on 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 front links an equal number of turns When ...

Page 25: ...tion of all belt guides and keepers 5 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 256 3 Remove belt downward from around engine pulley 4 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades 5 Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor BELT INSTALLATION 1 Carefully work new belt down arou...

Page 26: ...s have a square key Do not lose 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 ring 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 Wash...

Page 27: ...trical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 When replacing hood be sure to reconnect the headlight wire connec ...

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

Page 29: ...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 carb...

Page 30: ... much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position CORRECTION 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 3 oAdjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustme...

Page 31: ...logged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filt...

Page 32: ...nections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine Engine backfires when turning engine OFF 1 Place throttle control in UFAS F position 2 Shift to slower sp...

Page 33: ...ce_ SUG_ AP _N_mOU_ DIODE ALTERNATORI _L J J J _ J _ 14 VOLT8 _ M _13_ R PM _ C_F_ NOTE I YOUR TRACTOR IS I _ _ A _ EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL _ C_ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I _ J THE LIGHTS ARE NOT J _ I CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE _ 7 SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOV...

Page 34: ... TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271861 ELECTRICAL I I I 43 41 12 I I I I I I T 16 l I 29 I I I I I i t ...

Page 35: ...t w 4152J 22 4152J LightBulb 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut KepsHex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cablo Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 179720 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 BoltBIkFin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X AmmeterRectangular 6Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271861 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 2O8 31 39 166 219 6O 74 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Panel Dash RH ScrewThdrol3 8 16 x 1 2 HoodAssembly BumberHood Plate Mtg BatteryFuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Une Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex withInsert 3 8 16 UNC GdllsiLensAsm Lens Gdlle Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw ThdroL 5 16 18 x 112TY r BracketAsm PivotMowerRear Bracket PivotLaser Lt Air Duct Bolt Rdhd Sqnk3 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271861 GROUND DRIVE 16 _ 52 62 36 i 55 38 ...

Page 39: ...6 x 75 199 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 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 BoltHex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 65 STD551143 Washer 66 154778 KeeperBeltEngine Hydro PART NO DESCRIPTION 134683 Guide Belt RH Engine 169183 Strap Torque Lh 169182 StrapTorque Rh 137057 Spacer Split 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 C...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271861 STEERING ASSEMBLY L _r 1 88 29 47 30 S7 67 67 ...

Page 41: ...dened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Beadng StearingColumn Link Drag Washer Lock Nut Hex JamToplock1 2 20 Unf Spacer Bearing FrontAxle Nut HexflangeLock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing LinkDrag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw1 I 10 32x5 x 3 8 Flange Insert SteeringWheel Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 80D 12 Ga Loc...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271861 ENGINE 14 25 38 _ _ 26 39 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester I 13 42 ...

Page 43: ...543R 38 148315 39 109227X 45 17000612 81 73510400 MufflerExhaust ExhaustAsm Left ExhaustAsm Right Bolt5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Sems Heat ShieldLt Washer LockHvy Helical 5 16 ScrewHex Hd Cap 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Tube DrainOil Easy Washer LockExtTooth3 8 Screw 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt ShieldBrowning Debris Guard ControlChoke Nut Kepa 3 8 24 Unf ArrestorSpark Tank Fuel3 50 Rear Cap Fuel GuageSTLT ClampHo...

Page 44: ...ed Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 260 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 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 1343OO 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD5414 31 24 19171912 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 ...

Page 45: ...orE 183221 DESCRIPTION Decal DashPanel DecalMowerDriveSchematic Decal BatteryDiehardSears DecalDeck MowerEZ3 Decal Battery Decal By PassLt Hydro Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLhSTLT Pad FootrestRh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube FrontTire Not...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271861 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 5 4 6 2 3 6 8 I I i I i I i I 19 13 32 13 19 2O 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...631X GripHandleFluted 8 122365X ButtonPlunger Read 11 139865 LinkAsm LiftLH 12 139866 LinkAsm LiftR H 13 S I D624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 LinkFront 16 73350800 NutJam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 NutLockw Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 ArmSuspension Mower 20 1635 52 RetainerSpdng 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered 32 73540600 NutCrownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensions given ...

Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271861 68 34 _147 142 21 5 6 19 _ 21 I 2 21 28 29 o18 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder5 16 18 UNC ArmAssembly Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler Spacer Retainer 59 141043 Guard Tuv Idler 94 67 149846 Knob Custom Oval 68 144959 V Belt 92 STD541437 Locknut Hex W Wsh 3 8 16 UNC 101 136420 Cover Mulching 42 Black 102 71081010 Screw Truss Hd Phi110 24xs 8 103 19061216 Washer 10 104 STD551110 WasherLock 105 160793 Latch Asm Bagger 106 2029J NutWeld 111 17929...

Page 50: ...81 77 79 73 17 16 93 32 6O 58 3_ 48 119 120 107 12 88 19 _s7 _28 9OO 30 m o _ oO mo I m Zl ...

Page 51: ...170394 Pin Jackshaft 42 170395 Magnet Ring 109 170434 43 170396 Spring Bypass 111 170435 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 112 170436 Long 113 170437 45 170397 Filter 116 170438 46 170398 Base Filter 119 170439 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 120 170440 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 121 170441 49 170401 Arm Bypass 122 170442 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 External 123 170443 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X ...

Page 52: ...UMBER 917 271861 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0167 E1 o a _ _ 216 2_ 265 _1 267_ 7o3 252 _o_ E I 1019 LABEL KIT t I 1o58 OWNER S ANUAL J l O171 552 _89 691_ 20_ 305 6170 51A_ 929 89 12801 _ 52 ...

Page 53: ...167 E1 354t 1022 2 0 _ _ 180 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT 51 987 _ 2_ j J L j 1123 _ 276_ 104 1124_ losl _ 552_ 552A8 742 4O4 0 s52_ 8 6910 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A_ 137Q o 2_ 1oo02 o_ 987_ 112a_ 1124_G _ 118 B 1251 1169 41 __l 1_ __ I o1 _ _ _r _ _ 1127 _ _J 276 O 1123_ 169_ 117B 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271861 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODELNUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0167 E1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 883 789 573 _ 197 48 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 51 276 691 524_ 801 697 54 ...

Page 55: ...77 0112 E2 Replace 404 690442 ment Engine 418 690999 50 695241 Manifold Intake 445 499486 51 690949 _ Gasket Intake 447 691003 51A 690950 _ 1 Gasket Intake 447A 690960 53 690951 Stud Carburetor 467 691008 54 695240 Screw Intake Manifold 474 696459 73 691055 Screen Rotating 505 691029 74 691057 Screw Rotating Screen 510 497606 75 691056 Washer Flywheel 89 690283 Plug Oil 95 690718 Screw Throttle Va...

Page 56: ...amess Wiring 797 691029 Nut Brush Retainer 1126 797A 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 1127 798 690967 Screw Rocker Arm 1128 801 691283 Cap Drive 1169 802 691286 Cap End 803 691262 Housing Starter 1280 Service with 691262 Starter Motor 842 691031 Seal Dipstick Tube 847 499602 DipstickJTubeAssembly 851 493880 Terminal Sparkplug Included in 855 691011 Adapter Air _ Included in 865 691012 Cover Air Guide 121...

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Page 59: ...T ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or lose of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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