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Page 1: ...ntenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about thisproduct Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears conVcraftsman ...

Page 2: ...negligence including but not limited to elactdcal 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 dehds or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscon tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or oxi...

Page 3: ... mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build upwhich can touch hot exhaust engine parts and bum Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or otherdebds which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spilla_e before operating or storingthe machine Allow machine to cool before storage 3 I1 SLOPE OPERATION ...

Page 4: ...ation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debds build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before stodng Stop and inspectthe equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components ore subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow ob...

Page 5: ...re where itcannot contact spark plug _ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor CAUTION Towonly the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specificationsof 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: ...u to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is avaUab_eon 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 using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owne...

Page 7: ...oo Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 t teering Extension Shaft Seat __ _ 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys I1 2 Keys Video Cassette ...

Page 8: ...SSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 bex bolt and _ocknut Tighten securely 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 steedng wheel adapter fro...

Page 9: ... 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 instructionsin t...

Page 10: ...g motion and mower blade ddve belts in the Service and Adjustments section of 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 propody 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 THATYOU R...

Page 11: ...ARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT r_ _ R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREEWHEEL Automate Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...dicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER oUsed 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 tra...

Page 13: ... to prevent unauthodzed use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignitionswitch 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 _Ocppingtractor on grass areas AUTION A...

Page 14: ... engine running and the attachment clutch engaged willshut 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 entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment ClutchLever Attachemnt Engaged High P...

Page 15: ...ngine 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 untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructionsfor additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel _k or permanent damage may occur CAUTION Fill to...

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 16 MULCHING MOWING...

Page 17: ...stmentswill need to be made pedodleally to properlymaintain your tractor All adjustmentsin the Service and Adjustments secitonof this manual should he checked at least once each season Once a year you should replacethe spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filterassure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine mn better and las...

Page 18: ...Raise mower to highest positionto 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 exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 F...

Page 19: ... Remove oll 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 install the drain tube onto the fitting 3 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise 4 To open pull out on ff_edrain valve 5 After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning dockwise un...

Page 20: ...Cleaner MUFFLER 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 occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filte...

Page 21: ...or 1 Place 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 spring and lift clutch spdng off pulley belt 5 Remove large retainer spdng slide collar off and push housing guide out of brackeL 6 Disconnect anti awaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spdng 7 Disconnect s...

Page 22: ...edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front linksare equal in length If linksare not equal in length adjust one link to same lengthas other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance O is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion an both front links To raise front o...

Page 23: ...distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake red 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and tum nut A untildistance becomes 1 1 2 Retightee jam nut against nut A 4 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact a Sears or other q...

Page 24: ...nd reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining deg securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover 24 NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may he purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining _ Ring Axle S...

Page 25: ...hown Tighten securely 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Batter Door 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 gdlL...

Page 26: ...buretor may result 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 limitercap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle 26 1 Be sureyouhavea dean air filterandthe throttlecontrolcab...

Page 27: ...essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also expedance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasobol 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: ...aulty 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 Claan replece air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replaca fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See ToAdjust 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 throttlecontml 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean raplace 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 refilltank w...

Page 30: ...damaged widng 5 Battery will not 1 harge 2 3 4 Engine backfires 1 when turning engine OFF Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections 1 Place throttlecontrol in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tiresfor proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive b...

Page 31: ...I ENOID S_T SW_ I i _ F SOEQUIP 87A PRESE_E RElY 1 87 _ _ _22 o I 4 ON ON G O x _1 w_v _ CYL E_INES YEU W ALTERNATOR _ 2B V XTS AC 3 _J RPM OPE_TOR PRESE_E _Y _ 18 e_o __ _e i _ H_DLIG_S RELAY NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULA_D CUPS NOT_ IF WIRING INSUreD CLIPS WERE RE_VED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT _EY SHOULD BE REP_CED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 31 ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 272054 ELECTRICAL i t i t ...

Page 33: ...46147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w116wire red 26 175158 FUSe 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 114 20 Uric 28 4207J Cabte Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 178439 Harr_ss Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BLk Fin Hex 114 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Termlr_lRed 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 141940 Protection W_reLoop 81 109748X ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272054 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 58 12 S3 S4 74 2U 34 ...

Page 35: ... Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC 5_ 19091416 Washer 9 32 x718 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 STD522507 Bolt Fin Flex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 58 150127 Duot Air Engine 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd SqpJ_3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 NotCrownlock 318Q16UNC 114 158112 Keeper Bet Rear Lh St1P930 1t5 17060620...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272054 GROUNDDRIVE 57 77 156 5 18 59 2t2 25 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...NC 197 105710X Link Clutch 196 165709X Spltng Clutch Return 202 17C60616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 212 130801 V Belt GroUnd Dltve 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 8883R Cover Pedal 175410 Pulley Engine 71170764 Bolt Hex 7116 20 x 4 Grade 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof 134683 Guide Mower Drive Belt RIll 137657 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 G...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272054 STEERINGASSEMBLY 3O 43 ...

Page 39: ...1210 Pin Cotter 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushiug Steering 37 15_927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 318 24 Unf 41 I00711L Adaptor Steering Wheal 42 145054X428 Boot Steertug Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 t 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6555M Fitting Grease 51 10541...

Page 40: ...137180 Arrestor Spark 109202 Tank Fuel 158990 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented 123487X Clarhe Hc6e KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil EaSy 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 314 45 17000612 Screw Hxv_h Thdr 3 8 15 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 77 19101216 Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ca 80 74760508 BO6Hex Hd 5 16 16 Uric x 112 81 73510400...

Page 41: ...132 X 1 X 14 Ga 19 174894 Pan Pnt Seat blk 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj WIngnot 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap SIk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 16 121250X Spdng Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A 22 S D541431 Nut Hex Lockw...

Page 42: ...aJ V Belt Schematic 20 149516 Decal Battery DngdPsn Eng 138311 Decal Lift Handle 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT o 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 178457 Owner s Manual Englich 178458 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 591_ Cap Value Tire 2 65139 StemVa_ue 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 99904 Tube Irmer Front 35960 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 fTontWhite ...

Page 43: ...105767X Pin Groove 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 4 12000_T2 E Ring 5133 62 18 73800800 Nut LOCkw Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 5 19211621 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga 19 139888 ArrnSuspension Mower 6 120183X BearingNylong 20 163552 Retainer Spring 7 125631X Gdp Handle FlUted 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 8 122365 BuftonPlunger Read 32 73540600 Nut crownlock 3 8 24 1t 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 LinkAsm Lift R H NOT...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272054 MOWERDECK ...

Page 45: ...05304X Cap Sleeve 143 157109 Bracket Arm IdJer42 25 123713X Spring Torsion Det ector 144 158634 Keeper Bed42 Clutch Cable 26 110452 Nut Push 145 165888 Pulley Idler Fiat 27 130968X425 Shield Deflector 146 171977 BoltCardage Idler 28 19111916 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 147 131335 Spdng Extension 29 131491 Rod Hinge 148 169022 Spring Retarn Idler 30 157722 ScrewTedmlWasher Head 149 165898 Reteiner S...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272054 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER206 545C 83 47 46 ...

Page 47: ...6102 Spacer 1 130 X 695 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 20 792077A Bali 5 16 dim 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 21 702078 Set Screw 318 16 x 3 8 66 776422 Input Shaft 22 7_079 Spdng 310 OD x 625 L 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shetl 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 69 7_170 Retaining Ring 25A 702177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 70 786187 Spacer 890 26 7_125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 71 788069 Square Cut Ring 27 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272054 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16 5 TYPE NUMBER 43530 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREA I_IER I CRANKCASI_ I 23 48 ...

Page 49: ...2 12 089 01 S Spdng valve 2 9 12 144 27 S Shaft balance 13 12 173 01 S Cap valve spdng 2 10 12 874 07 S Piston w Ring Set Std 14 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 2 Includes 11 12 15 12 468 05 S Washer plain 13132 12 874 11 S Piston w Ring Set 08 16 12 112 13 S Spacer head bolt exhaust 12 874 08_ _ platon w Ring Set 25 port 12 874 09 S piston w Ring Set 50 17 12 086 15 S Screw hex flange 11 12 018 02 S Ret...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272054 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV16 5 TYPE NUMBER 43530 IGNITION ELECTRICALI _ _ _ _ ___ _ 0 I 14 0 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 6 I 11_ 14 5O ...

Page 51: ... 18_S Screw phillips hd 11 16x7 12 12 063 19 S Baffle cylinder 8 2 14 236602 S Connector AIR INTAKE FILTRATION 15 12 132 02 S Spark Plug 16 X 728 1 S Clip cable KEY PART 17 M 545010 S Screw hex flange NO NO DESCRIPTION M5X0 8xl0 2 18 12 584 14 S Module Ignition 1 25 341 03 S Knob air cleaner cover 19 12 452 02 S Terminal 2 12 g96 24 S Cover air cleaner 20 12 086 35 S Screw hex socket 3 12 083 08 S...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272054 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV16 5 TYPE NUMBER43530 STARTING SYSTEM I 0 ENGINE CONTROLS I tl OIL PAN LUBRICATION I ...

Page 53: ...12 1 fl3 Ol S O Ring lower oil fill tube 8 25 162 07 S Screen oil pickup 9 12 096 03 S Cover oil pickup screen 10 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 1t 25 462 09 S Valve oil pressure relief 12 12 gsg o S Fitter oil 13 25 139 57 S Plug sq hd solid 3 8 14 12 393 O1 S Pump oil 15 12 163 G6 S O Ring o_ pu_np cover 16 12 096 34 S Cover oil pump 17 M 545016 S Screw hex flange MSx0 6x16 3 16 12 032 g3...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272054 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV16 5 TYPE NUMBER43530 CRANKSHAFT I I I i EXHAUST I I r _ _ ...

Page 55: ...el 9 10 25 050 02 S Filter fuel in line ROT ILLUSTRATED 47 154 01 S Clip cable M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5X0 Sxl0 X 22 11_S Washer lock 1 4 12o757 02 S Kit float 12 757 03 S Kg carburetorrepair 12 757 33 S Kit sotsnoldrepair 12 454 03 S Tie cable 25 452 20 S Terminal KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 014 37 S Crankshaft Includes 2 2 12 139 01 S Plug cup EXHAUST KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 25...

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Page 59: ...FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu J ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme ...

Page 60: ...call Sears PartsDlrect _ 1 800 366 PAR r 6 a m 11 p m 7daysaweek l _e 3s6 7278 u s_ or_ t_ w sears com patsdirect To purchase or inquire abouta SearsServiceAgreement orSears Maintenance Agreement 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada 7 a m 5 p m CST Mort SaL 9 a m 8 pJ n EST M F 4 p m Sat Registered Trademark I TM Trademark s_ Service Mark of Sears Roebuck and Co Marca Registrada I TM Mama de...

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