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Page 1: ...ation 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 pm Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but net 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 debds or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel sys...

Page 3: ...ing mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch bet exhaust engine parts and bum Do not allowthe mower deck to plow leaves or otherdebris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or feel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATI...

Page 4: ...oper operation regulady Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debds 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 detedoration which could expose moving parts or a...

Page 5: ...re where itcannot contact spark plug _ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor A CAUTION Towonly 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 trac...

Page 6: ...ou to assemble 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 cadng for and usingyour tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this ow...

Page 7: ...Steering Wheel l_ I1 ook _h_ _ washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 J_ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Steering Extension Shaft Seat ___ _ Washer 1_32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 2 Place tabs of steedng 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 from steedng wheel and slid...

Page 9: ...er 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 DRiVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all inst...

Page 10: ...lacing motion and mower blade ddve belts in the Service and Adjustments sectionof this manual Vedfy that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properlyadjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THATYO...

Page 11: ...NING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT t FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT _r_RN H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HA7JkRDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION I _ FREEWHEEL AutomaticModelsonly 11 ...

Page 12: ...s charging or discharging 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 declutchiag and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IG...

Page 13: ...t unauthodzed use Never use choke to stop engine h IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any positionother than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditionswhen tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas _I_CAUTION Alw...

Page 14: ...he 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 14 _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment ClutchLever Attachemnt Engaged Po...

Page 15: ...hile 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 untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur CAUTION Fill to bott...

Page 16: ...g 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 desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f 16 MULCHING MOWl...

Page 17: ... 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 for proper operation 5 Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION CHART Zerk Zerk Front Wheel Bearing Zerk Bearing Zerk _SAE30 or 10w30MOTOR OIL _ GENERAL...

Page 18: ... damaged blades 5 8 Bolt BLADE REMOVAL orPin 1 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and fiat 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 hex bolt lock washer and fiat washer in exac...

Page 19: ...container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Remove cap from end of drain valve and installthe drain tube onto the fitting 3 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and taming counterclockwise 4 To open pull out on the drain valve 5 After oil has drained completely dose and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and tuming cloc...

Page 20: ...UFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark an ester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occursfirst Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every se...

Page 21: ...ace attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spdng and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of brackeL 6 Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspen...

Page 22: ...of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front linksare 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 linksan equal number of turns 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 mo...

Page 23: ... slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keepers 4 Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pelley 5 Install new belt by reversing above procedure Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust able brake system which is mounted on the dght side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than six 6 fe...

Page 24: ... 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 tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion W_ Retaining i_ Ring I f_ I II dd l ...

Page 25: ...nnect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Batter Door Keps Hex Nut _ Bolt positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdlL 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the g...

Page 26: ...esult if turned in too tight NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limitsallowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle 26 1 Be sureyouhave a _ air filterandthe throttlecontrolcable is adjusted...

Page 27: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank duringstorage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng 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 li...

Page 28: ...lty solenoid or starter 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See To Adjust Carburetor In Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qua...

Page 29: ... 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 level change 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 refilltan...

Page 30: ...damaged widng 5 Battery will not 1 charge 2 3 4 Engine backfires 1 when turning engine OFF Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttlecontrol in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck ...

Page 31: ...NIT J_ SPARK _ PLUGS ON IYvl_ CYL ENGINES REGULATOR IGNITION SWITCH RtlN JGHI _ A1 A2 L RUN I_A_ NONE START Bt S_ AI NO OPERATOR pRESENCE RELAy 3 B5 88 HEADLIGHTS 30 NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSUIJi TED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CUPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 31 ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272053 ELECTRICAL t I ...

Page 33: ...6147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Kaps Hex 114 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable GrOUnd6 Ga 12 black 2_ 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 178439 Harness Ign 41 711104_ Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerrnlnalRed 43 178861 solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 81 109748X Re...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272053 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 266_144 1 t3_ ...

Page 35: ... UNC Keeper Belt Rear Lh St1P930 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 1 174619 2 176554 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337 013 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 172107 010 14 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126938X 2_ 19131312 26 STD541437 28 156725X558 29 155217X599 30 175692 558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 175710 51 73800400 52...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272053 GROUNDDRIVE 36 ...

Page 37: ...x 10 Ca 29 71673 Cap Parking Brake 113 127285 Strap Torque 90 Degrees 30 169592 Bracket Transakie 116 72140609 Bett 3 8 16 x 1 32 STD523107 Bolt 120 7390060Q Nut Lock Fig 3 _ 16 Unc 34 175579 Shal_ Assembly Foot Pedel 145 74490549 B_lt Hex Flghd 5116 16 Or 5 Nibbed 150 175456 Sp_er Retainer 35 120183X Bealtng NyLon 151 19133219 Washer 13 32 x 2 x t0 Ga 36 STD551062 Washer 156 166002 WasherSrrted5 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272053 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 ...

Page 39: ...1210 Pin C_ter 32 130455 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insed Steering Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 318 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 100711L Adapt0r Steering Wheel 42 145G54X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25132 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extenslon Shaft Steering LR LT 46 121232X Cap SpLndle 47 685_M FttSng Grease 51 STD54143...

Page 40: ... Easy 77 19101216 16 STD551237 Washer 80 747605_ 23 169837 Shield BrnK br Guard 81 73510400 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 101 M73030800 31 109202X Tank Fuel 1 73 17120616 32 158990 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose DESCRIPTION Line Fuel PlUg Drain Oil Easy BUshing S_p FUel Line Screw Hex WaSher Head Thd _ Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Washe...

Page 41: ...Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 10 174894 Pan pnt Seat blk 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnot 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mo_JntingSwitch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 14 72 _59412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 2Ox1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 21 171852 Bott Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A 22 STD541431 Nut...

Page 42: ...Schematic 20 149516 Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng 138311 Decal Lilt Handle 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 178435 Owner s Manual English 176436 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 B 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 SternValue 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 O 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732 427 Rim Asm 6 lrontWhSe Service...

Page 43: ... 2 13 Unc 3 105767X Pin Groove 17 130171 Trunnion BIk ZLnc 4 12000002 E Ring 5133 62 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 5 19211621 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga 19 139868 ArmSuspension Mower 6 126183X Eeadng Nylong 20 163552 RetaLnerSpdng 7 125631X Gdp HandleFluted 31 169865 Bearing Pvt LJII_ 8 122365X Eufton Plunger Read 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 3 24 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 Link Asm...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272053 MOWERDECK 34 18 27 ...

Page 45: ...6 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 154 169675 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 155 169671 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 166 169672 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 157 169669 45 STD624003 Retainer 158 17720410 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 159 72140614 48 133944 Washer Hardened 130794 49 174284 Roller Assembly Cam Follower 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 169563 51 STD541410 Locknut 52 ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 272053 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER206 545C 157 46 ...

Page 47: ... 627 Ib x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 Ib x 031W 79 792144 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 IDx 031W 82 778333 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 83 778338 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 85 792154 31 780001 Fiat Washer 750 ID x 056W 87 788089A Use As Needed 150 788093A 31A 780195 FLatWasher 750 ID x 062W 157 788088A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 180 730229A 34 780194 Bushing 363 900 79...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272053 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV16 5 TYPE NUMBER 43527 i CYUNDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 48 ...

Page 49: ...4 S Screw hex flange M6xL0x34 9 12 144 27 S Shaft balance 2 ve 10 12 874 07 S Piston w Ring Set Std 12 12 089 01 S opdng val 2 Includes 11 12 13 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 2 12_74 11 S Piston w Ring Set 08 ram 14 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 2 12 874 08 S Piston w Ring Set 25 15 12 468 05 S Washer plain 13132 12 874 09 S Piston w Ring Set 50 16 12 112 13 S Spacer heaCl bolt exhaust 11 12 018 02 S Re...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272053 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBERCV16 5 TYPE NUMBER43527 iGNITiON ELECTRICAL 72 21 I _ 11 12 Q BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 10 I 11 5O ...

Page 51: ...44 S Harness w_dng 24 518 12 S Lead black 6 12 gauge insulated grip barrel eyelet termtaals 235 _73 S Clip cable 47 154 01 S Clip cable 1 M 545010 S Screw hex flange M5x0 Sxl0 5 2 24 468 10 S Washer plain 1 4 3 12 146 07 S Plate blower housing 4 M 550010 S Screw he flange M5x0 8xl0 2 5 24 696 05 S Cover pinion 6 12 027 76 S Housing blower 7 12 063 05 S Baffle Intake side 8 25 154 g2 s Clip mountin...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272053 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBERCV16 5 TYPE NUMBER43527 STARTING SYSTEM t I ENGINE CONTROLS I I OIL PAN LUBRICATION I 52 ...

Page 53: ...rew bex flange M6x1 0x25 7 12 i53 01 S O Ring lower oil fill tube 8 25 162 g7 s Screen oil pickup 9 12 096 03 S Cover Oil pickup screen 10 M 545016 S Screw bex flange M5xg 8x16 11 25 462 09 S Valve oil pressure relLef 12 52 050 g2 s FIIter o_l 13 X 75 10 S Plug sq hd solid 318 14 12 393 gl s Pump oil 15 12 153 g6 s O Ring oil pump cover 16 12 g96 34 S Cover oil pump 17 M 545016 S Screw hex flange ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272053 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBERCVt6 5 TYPE NUMBER 43527 EXHAUST I FUEL SYS _M I 7 54 ...

Page 55: ...fold 2 _2 S Kit carburetorrepair 3 12 126 11 S Bracket muffler 12 757 03 S Kit Solenoid 4 12 445 06 S Srap lifting repair 12 757 33 S 5 M 645025 S Srew hex flange M6xt 0x25 7 12 041 01 S Gasket carburetor 2 2 8 12 265 04 S Deflector heat NOT ILLUSTRATED 9 X 426 09 S CLamp hose 2 12 522 46 Short Btock 10 25 353 10 S Line fuel 9 12 755 82 S Gasket Set 11 25 050 03 S F_lter fuel In Ilee NOT ILLUSTRAT...

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Page 59: ...OWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL _ 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 loss of control Exercise extreme I cautioncaution whenwhen changlngchanglng directlondirection onslopes on slopes ...

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