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Page 1: ...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 Llne 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears conYcraftsman ...

Page 2: ... negligence including but not 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 system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or o...

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

Page 4: ...r operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike 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 deterioration which could expose moving parts or...

Page 5: ...where it cannot contact spark plug CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _ CAUTION Tow only 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 _res can lose traction...

Page 6: ...enable you 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 caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections ...

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

Page 8: ...OOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut _ghten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 18 22 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 straight forward 4...

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

Page 10: ...ion 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 YOU RE...

Page 11: ...FAST SLOW WARNING ENG NEON ENa NEOFF O LPnESSUnE uo _eoNo _ P FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL AutomaticModels only ...

Page 12: ...tes charging or discharging of battery ATrACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor A FrACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutchingand braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor ...

Page 13: ...ent unauthodzed 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 running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when _cpping tractor on grass areas AUTION Always...

Page 14: ...ning 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 _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 _ _ _ _ o Lift Le...

Page 15: ...le 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 products in the fuel _k or permanent damage may occur CAUTION Fill to bottom ...

Page 16: ...owing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a tow 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 MO...

Page 17: ...me adjustments will need to be made periodically to propedy 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 air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run ...

Page 18: ...itionto 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 hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Bla...

Page 19: ...ation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick 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 SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when ch...

Page 20: ...ace corroded muffler and spark attester 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 filter every season or every other oi...

Page 21: ...achment 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 spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar oft and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension a...

Page 22: ... 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 tower front of mower loosen nut E an both front links an 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 fro...

Page 23: ... Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten 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...

Page 24: ... and reassemble NOTE On roar wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely Jnaxle 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 Washe_ Retaining Axle Cover Squa...

Page 25: ...rely 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Ba_er Door 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 grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Clos...

Page 26: ...E 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 limits allowed 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 sureyou have a dean air filterand the throne control cable is adjustedproperty see above 2 Start...

Page 27: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experianca indicates that 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 and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel...

Page 28: ...y 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 B Check all wiring _ See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qual...

Page 29: ... Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 leveVchange 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 carbure tor refill tank ...

Page 30: ...cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped i4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler puUey 4 Replace blade mandrel 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck...

Page 31: ...E 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 RELAY WILL DrM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS _ WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE RE...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272056 2O i i i i 32 ...

Page 33: ...6147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wirered 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 bl_ck 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 178440 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt B k Fin Hex 114 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Termioal Red 43 178861 Soionoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 16 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 81 109748X ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272056 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 26 12 3 74 13 o 0 g 2041 34 ...

Page 35: ...00 Nut LoCk w Insert 1 4 20 UND 52 19091416 W_sher 9132x718x16Ga 53 145201 Bracket Gdlle Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 58 150127 Duut Air Engine 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 DaShLower STLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownk_ck 3 8016UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 115 17060620 Sc...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272056 GROUND DRIVE 57 197 62 156 5 18 6 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ... Degrees 29 71673 Cap Parking Brake 116 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3 8 16 x 1 CO 30 169592 Bracket Transaxle 120 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 Unc 32 STD523107 Bolt 145 74490540 Eolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 Gr 5 34 175578 Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 150 175456 SpacerRetainer 35 120183X Beadng Nylon 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ca 36 STD551062 Washer 156 1660 2 Washer Srded 5 161D x 1 125 37 STDo 71810...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272056 STEERINGASSEMBLY J 38 ...

Page 39: ...D561210 Pin Cotter 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 ST1_41537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting Grease 51 S3_...

Page 40: ...r Spark 31 1092__X Tank Fuel 32 15899O 33 123487X KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 i37040 Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 7 19101216 Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 80 747605_1 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 Uric x 1 2 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 101 M73030800 Nut Fla...

Page 41: ...1 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 10 174894 Pan Pnt Seat blk 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 14 7L _o0412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Z_nc 16 121250X Swing Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Rg Gr 5 Zinc 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A 22 S ...

Page 42: ...e Decal HP Engine 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal MowerSrs 165799X428 PadFOOtrestRHSTLT Decal Fender Craftsman 17_208 Owner ManusJ English Decal Fender Danger 179209 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 1 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 Stem Value 3 106222X Tire F TS 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 front White Servic...

Page 43: ...5767X Pin Groove 17 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc 4 1Z_00C_Z E Ring 5133 62 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 5 19211621 W_sher 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga 19 139868 ArmSuspensionMower 6 120183X Beadng Nylong 20 163552 Retainer Spring 7 125631X GripHandleFluted 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 5 1 _P_65X Button Plunger Read 32 7_ Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H NOTE All ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272056 MOWER DECK 19 21 10 118_ 44 ...

Page 45: ...4 Washer Hardened 157 49 174284 Roller Assembly Cam Follower 158 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grede 5 159 51 ST To41410 Locknut 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 53 131845 Arm Assembly Pad Brake 54 133943 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 165723 Spacer Retainer 141043 Guard TUV Idler 149646 Knob Custom Oval 144959 V Belt STD541437 Nut 136420 Mulcher Cover 71081010 Screw 19061216 Washer 10 ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272056 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C lS7 47 46 ...

Page 47: ... 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 Rotafton Washer 632 83 778338 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 86 792154 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 87 788089A Use AS Needed 150 78809_A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 157 788088A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 180 730229A 34 780194 Bushing 563 900 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272056 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER26509 YLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I l 48 ...

Page 49: ...12 12 089 01 S Spring valve 2 12 422 13 S Sh m camshaft A R 13 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 2 black 14 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 2 12 422 07 S Shim camshaft A R 15 12 468 05 S Washer plain 13 32 white 16 12 112 13 S Spacer head bolt exhaust 9 12 144 28 S Shaft balance Piston w Ring Set Std port 10 12 874 01 S Includes 11 12 17 12 086 15 S Screw hex ftange M10X1 5X81 5 12 874 02 S Piston w Ring Set ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272056 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGN TION ELEC_R CAL I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I t0 9 5O ...

Page 51: ...o thread S ark Plug forming 2 1B17 X 726 _ 12 132 02 S C_ cabte 1 2 12 12 041 02 S Gasket atr cleaner 19 M 545010 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl0 2 NOT ILLUSTRATED 20 12 584 04 S Module Ignit on 12 113 53 S Decal air cleaner NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 _54 06 S Cl_p 2 12 454 03 S Tie wire 12 518 35 S Lead white 36 18 gauge fully insulated push on tab and unfflsulated socket terminals BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES KE...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272056 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM I 1 i m 3 _ 6 ENGINE CONTROLS t 11 2 m OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I 7 52 ...

Page 53: ...025 S Screw he flange M6x1 0x25 12 153 01 S O Ring lower oil fill tube 25 162 07 S Screen oil plickup 12 096 03 S Cover oil pickup screen M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 25 462 09 S Valve oil pressure relief 12 050 01 S Filter oil X 75 10 S Plug sq hd solid 3 8 12 393 01 S Pump oil 12 153 06 S O Ring oil pump cover 12 096 34 S Cover oil pump M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 3 12 032 0...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272056 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKSHAFT I I EXHAUST_ 3 FUELSYSTEM I 7 _ _ 11 _ _ i 3 0 54 ...

Page 55: ...9 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 2 10 25 353 10 S Line fuel 9 11 25 050 02 S Filter fuel in line 12 47 154 01 S Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5x0 8xl0 12 757 02 S Kit float 12 757 33 S Kit solenoid repair 12 757 03 S it repair 12 454 03 S Tie cable 12 518 37 S Lead red 37 20 gauge un nsuatud socket and insulated socket terminals KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 014 57 S Cranks...

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Page 59: ... ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN 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 ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...ART 6 a m 11 p m 7daysaweek 1 _oo _72 r8 U sAorJy H To purchase or inquire abouta SearsServiceAgreement orSears Maintenance Agreement 1 800 361 6665 Canada 9 a m 8 p m EST M F 4 p m Sat 1 800 827 6655 usA 7azn 5 p m CST Mc_ Sat Para pecir ser icio dere_ a don_clio ypara o_denar p_zas 1 888 GU H_3AR s AuCanada pour sswice enfran_s 1 800 LE I OYER_c 0_oo s33_937 www s_B_lts ca OSe_ Roebuck and C_ Re...

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