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Page 1: ...tion Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...nty service on your Craftsman ridingequipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip ment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a s...

Page 3: ...e of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot o n the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that ch...

Page 4: ...and turn machine off 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 Avoi...

Page 5: ...y unim proved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may...

Page 6: ...tentsshownfullsize 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 2 Weld Nuts 10 2 Lock Washers 10 4 Retainer Springs single loop 3 Retainer Springs double loop 6 ...

Page 7: ...iii __ Manual I Pads Bag Steedng Wheel 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Gauge Wheels 2 Washers 3 8x 7 8 x 14 Gauge Q 2 Center lock Nuts Parts Bag contents not shown full size LatchHook Assemblies 2 Front Unk Assemblies Slope Sheet Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve i SteeringSleeve Extension 7 ...

Page 8: ... loose parts or boxes and remove IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid ii i I t n Wheel Insert _ _ Lock Nut _j __ _ Large Flat _r Washer Steering Wheel Steering Adapter Steering Tabs _ _ _ _ Sleeve Extension I _ J t Steering _ BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steeri...

Page 9: ...ustments section of this manual INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage parking brake Cut and remove ties securing anti sway bar and belts Swing anti sway bar to left side of mower deck Slide mower under tractor with dis charge guard to right side of tractor IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in...

Page 10: ...ervice and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are muted correctly Front Suspension Suspension Arms Brackets Front Mower Bracket 3 8 Washel 3 8 16 Center Locknut Use Pliers For Retainer Springs Double Loop Retainer Spdng Anti Sway Bar Idler Pulley Single Loop Retainer Spdngs Discharge Guard INSTALL MULCHER PLATE Weld Nut Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw was...

Page 11: ...imum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are propedy inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overinflat ed at the factory Be sure mower deck is property leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all ...

Page 12: ...AST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP _ LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE _a FETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREEWHEEL A_omat_Mode_on_ 12 ...

Page 13: ...ower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine GEAR SHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of t...

Page 14: ... 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 run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas _ CAUTION Always stop trac...

Page 15: ...d the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift con trol Start mower blades by engaging attach ment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch control _ CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the discharge guard in place Attachment Clutch Switch Pu...

Page 16: ...xt season See Storage Instructions for additional informa tion Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma nent damage may occur _CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine_for the first time or if the engine has run out o...

Page 17: ...operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment 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 mulchin q blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse ...

Page 18: ...y operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodi cally 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 and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean a...

Page 19: ... allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown NOTE Make sure center hole in blade aligns with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated Trailing...

Page 20: ...rankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dip stick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable contain...

Page 21: ...filter by tuming counter clockwise Use a suitable container to catch oil Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to rubber gasket on replacement oil filter Install replacement oil filter by turning clockwise until rubber gasket contacts mounting surface then tighten filter an additional 112 tO 314 turn Fill crankcase with 0ew oil See 1O CHANGE ENGINE OIL in this section of this manual For approxima...

Page 22: ... with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting Lower mower to its lowest position Remove retainer spring holding anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disen gage anti swaybar from bracket Remove retainer springs from suspen sion arms at deck and disengage arms from deck Raise attachment lift to its highest posi tion Re...

Page 23: ...ust ments check that both front links are equal in length Bo h links should be approximately 10 3 8 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 tums When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut...

Page 24: ...nd two idlers to see that they rotate freely Be sure spring is securely hooked to pri mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous ing MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Install belt in both idlers Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown Install new belt onto electric clutch pul ley Roll belt into upper groove of left hand mandrel pulley Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is i...

Page 25: ...ing and reinstall right hand mandrel cover Reinstall mower to tractor See UlNSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual Reassemble mower ddve belt See TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual Left Hand Mower Blade Center Drive Belt Mandrel Idler Right Hand Mandrel Secondary IdlerArm Spring Bracket Screw TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjus...

Page 26: ...ce is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position GEARSHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL LOCK GATE ADJUSTMENT BOLT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT Ifsteering wheel crossbars are not hori zontal left to right when wheels are posi tioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The ...

Page 27: ...arking from accidental grounding Lifthood to raised position Remove terminal guard Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery Reinstall terminal guard Firstconnect RED battery cable to posi tive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten secure ly Connect BLACK ...

Page 28: ...hoke position Loosen knob and remove cover assem bly from air cleaner 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 se curely Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate propedy due to suspected carburetor pr...

Page 29: ...el system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separatibn and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lin...

Page 30: ...Faulty solenoid or starter CORRECTION Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel fil ter Check all wiring See _I o Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser ...

Page 31: ...r deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION Set irt Higher Cut posi tion reduce speed Adjust thrbttle 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 refilltank with fresh gasolin...

Page 32: ...d battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty altemator i Engine throttle control not set at SLOW_ position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION Remove ebstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires...

Page 33: ...AP UNIT l _ 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES IGNITION SWITCH POSRK N I_RCUIT _MAKE OFF G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT E A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START S A1 NONE RELAY REGULATOR v_ow WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS GFC PTO SWITCH I POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C G_B H H B ON C Ft...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272030 21 22 26 i 25 k I I I I i 80 h 4 I I t L I J J 34 ...

Page 35: ...tr Frt 114 20x 7 5 Hold down Battery FrontMount Nut Push Nylon 1 4 Battery Frt Switch InterlockPush in Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Flex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Harness Light Light Bulb Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 17 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W16 Wire Fuse 15Amp Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC Cable Ground 6 Gauge Back 21 Switch Plunger NormalOP Olive Switch IgnitionDelth Push In Key Molded Craftsm...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272030 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 54 31 55 11 58 158 54 36 ...

Page 37: ...H 54 161464 Screw HexWshd 8 18x7 8 58 161236 Duct Hood Stealth 59 110436X BushingSnap SplitBIk 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk3i8 16UNCx3 4 64 162025 Dash Lower STYT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 114 158112 Keeper BeltRear LH Stl P930 115 17490620 ScrewThdrol 3 8 16x1 1 4 116 19131614 Washer 13i32xlx14Ga 140 158418 Bracket SuspensionFront 142 165867 Plate ReinforcementSTLT 143 154966 Backrest S...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272030 GROUND DRIVE 51 38 ...

Page 39: ...dng Nyion 159 165494 36 STD551062 Washer 160 19292016 37 STD571810 RollPin 161 72140406 38 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 39 STD523727 Bolt 162 73680400 40 4470J Spacer Split 395 x 59 163 74780416 41 165838 Keeper Belt Idler 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16x 12 Ga 164 19091010 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 165 165623 48 154407 BellcrankClutchGrad Dry Stl 166 166880 49 123205X Retainer Belt 168...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272030 STEERING ASSEMBLY 43 L J 41 _43 117 47 10 68 13 32 43 IS 4O ...

Page 41: ... Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col StrgBIk Draglink ExtendedStamped Washer LockHvy HIclSpr 3 6 Nut Hex Jam Toplock1 2 20 UNF Beadng AxleSTLT GT Lccl_ut Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Asm Strg Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd Torx Shaft Asm Pittman Bracket Steering Gear Sector Screw Thdrol3 8 16x3 4 Ty tt Rod ReBJ Solid 1975 Manual Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Washer LockHW HIcl Spr ...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272030 39 3 31 14 _25 81 i 32 34 8 13 Ii r ii t_ 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester I 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...8 Npt 16 STD551237 Washer 17 17490624 ScrewThdrol 3 8 16x1 1 2 23 159880 Shield BRN DBR Guard 25 164068 Control Choke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 6 24 Unf 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 32 161696 Cap Fuel Guage 33 123487X Clamp Hose BIk 34 106082X Pad Spacer I x I x 1 35 17490512 Screw Thdrol5 16 18 x 5 4 TYT 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 PlugOil Drain Order FromEngine Manufacturer 39 109227X Pad...

Page 44: ...shIn Hinged 17 123976X Nut Hex Lockw Ins3 8 16 Uric 18 124238X SpnngSeat Cprsn2 250 BIkZi 21 153236 ScrewThdrol3 8 16 X 1Ty tt 22 STD541431 Washer13 32 X 1 X 14Ga 24 19171912 Pan PntSeat blk 25 127016X KnobSeat BracketPntMountingSwitch DESCRIPTION BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id BoltRdhd ShtNk 1 4 20xl 1 2 Spacer Split28 X 88 Zinc Spdng Cprsn Nut Lock 114Lge Rg Gr 5 Zinc capSpr_j seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 ...

Page 45: ...c 167165 7 12 2 1 _2 DESCRIPTION Decal Stmg Whl Domed Prom Srs Decal V Belt Schematic Decal HP Engine Decal Replacement Srs PMST Decal BatteryDngr Psn Eng Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Lift Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Ownel s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 Stem Value 3 106222X RraFr...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272030 LIFT ASSEMBLY 37 38 40 11 30 3 19 13 31 _ 19 32 13 15 20 46 ...

Page 47: ...wnlock1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm SuspensionRear 20 1635 52 SpdngRetainer 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13i32X5 8X16Ga 25 164024 Spring 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 164543 Rod AdjustLift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 29 138057 Knoblnfinite 3 8 16 Unc Black 30 150233 Trunnion InflnHek_t 31 1403_Z Bearing PvL LiftSphedcal 32 735406o00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Heig...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272030 MOWER DECK 46 49 41 46 45 43 47 116 117 55 118 19 21 21 48 ...

Page 49: ...33957 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 118 73930600 29 131491 Rod Hinge 119 19121414 30 157722 Scraw Thd RollingWasher Head 126 144948 31 129963 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 127 146763 32 153531 Pulley Mandrel 164822 33 137266 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 34 144945 Anchor SpdngDock 46 35 17490628 Screw Thdrctl 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Tytt 36 STD551037 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 166222 37 131494 Pulley Idler...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272030 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 57 47 8 13 18 157 4S 5O ...

Page 51: ...sher 627 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 82 778333 29C 780199 Anti RotationWasher 632 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 83 778338 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 85 792154 Use As Needed 87 788089A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 150 788093A 32 788083 Oil Seal 3 8 157 788088A 34 780194 Bushing 563 180 730_ 29A ...

Page 52: ...J 467_ 445 265 k REQUIRES SPECtAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR 267 8 305 _ INSTRUCTION MANUAL ___ 27C _ 2_32 _11 1019 LABEL KIT I 304 177_ 447 _ 447A _ 122 525 _ 51A_ 287_ 447A _ 51__ 41 1017 ss2 _ _ 00 691 065B_ 447A _ 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 1081_ _ 2521 1 _ 1035 _ 2 _ 220 _ _I _35_ _I 258 750 1058OWNER S MANUAL I 11030 EMISSIONS LABEL 1 52 ...

Page 53: ..._ 31S3 ISOS_ 1212_L TOINST LLSEI EP_UR I INDUCTION MANUAL 601 9180 1251 1125_ _ _ _4_J _11 9 _ r _l i I_ 121CARBURETOR KIT I 1131 J 51Fh _ J 117 1125 108_ I _ 11311 130 95 137 61 _ __ 33_ 1o4_ o40 _ Jcl 1123_ S52A 8 1124_ _ 1050 633 987 691 e 1123L__ 137_ 1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 160 e 1127_ I 1173 2760 I s C_ 13 O 1 1123 _ 1124 _ 633 53 ...

Page 54: ...917 272030 B S ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0121 E1 363 74_ 1005 _ 474 8788_ _ 635 _ r 526_ _1 9__ 78 358 GASKET SET 30 7_ 51_ 163_ 276 9_ 51_A_ 868_ 2_691_ _ 1 943 177_ 1051 _ 1022 lsO_S 1 81_1 462 579311 697 54 ...

Page 55: ...020 O S 220 690412 Washer GovernorLever PistonAssembly 030 O S 222 691023 Bracket Control Ring Set Piston Std 227 691048 ControlLever Governor Ring Set Piston 010 O S 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve Ring Set Pieton 020 O S 240 691035 Filter Fudi Ring Set Piston 030 O S 252 690956 Element Breather Lock PistonPin 256 690957 Retainer Element Pin Piston 258 690308 Screw Engine Sump Rod Coonecting 265 691...

Page 56: ... Air 691012 Cover AirGuide 691014 Cover Air Guide 691015 Cover Air Guide 690968 U Seal Valve 690969 Bushing Guide 399916 Alternator Connector Wire 691237 Hamess Altemator 690999 Plata Cover 690970 U Gasket Exhaust 690960 Screw RockerCover 691040 Hose Vacuum PART NO 691003 691058 690589 947 499809 965 499613 967 691016 968 499788 975 499810 977 499812 987 691000 993 690234 1005 691243 1006 691247 1...

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Page 59: ...NLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL ol _D 15 MAX l I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I 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 ...

Page 60: ...epair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirectTM 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 Hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 ...

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