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Page 1: ...ly from previously built engines Before you start the 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 c...

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 debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or...

Page 3: ... 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 hot exhaust engine parts and bum Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATIO...

Page 4: ... 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 Tires can lose tract...

Page 6: ...r any unimproved 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 ...

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

Page 8: ... WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT 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 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 s...

Page 9: ...lever plunger 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 i_WARNING Before starting read understand and fol...

Page 10: ...motion 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 your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive t...

Page 11: ...ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OILPRESSURE 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: ...AMMETER Indicates 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 declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and directi...

Page 13: ...ng tractor to prevent unauthorized 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 ...

Page 14: ...unning 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 _ILCAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Lever Attachment er High Position _ Po...

Page 15: ...nd formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine 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 until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carb...

Page 16: ...ry before mowing 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 MUL...

Page 17: ...ustments 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 better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3...

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

Page 19: ...ghten 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 changing o...

Page 20: ...FLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS 2O 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 ...

Page 21: ...lutch 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 off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from...

Page 22: ...ower 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 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 mowe...

Page 23: ... 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 or other qualifi...

Page 24: ...assemble 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 tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Ring Axle Cover I Sq...

Page 25: ...ely 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Battery 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 Clo...

Page 26: ... 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 sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above 2 Start engine an...

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

Page 28: ... of adjustment 1 Clutch brake pedal not depressed 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 3 Weak or dead battery 4 Blown fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 10 Contact a Sears or other qu...

Page 29: ...4 Bent blade mandrel 4 5 Clogged mower deck vent 5 holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle 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...

Page 30: ... OFF 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower de...

Page 31: ...ATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE 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 WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS HEADLIGHTS RELAY NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR S...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272057 ELECTRICAL 22 I I 42 41 32 ...

Page 33: ...46147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 178440 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x I 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 16Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 81 109748X...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272057 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 207 39 166 20 60 74 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ...5 16 18 x 1 2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly Rear 3g 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 150127 Duct Air Engine 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8016UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt FootrestSTLT 145 156...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272057 GROUND DRIVE 75 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...712 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 202 57 130801 V Beit Ground Drive 212 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Grade 5 STD55114 3 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Prool 134683 Guide Mower Drive Belt R H 137057 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga STD581075 E Ring 123583X Key Square 2...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272057 STEERING ASSEMBLY i_y _ _ _ _ _41 i k J J I I 29 88 29 47 68 67 67 67 38 ...

Page 39: ...Pin Cotter 32 130465 Sod 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 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 100711L Adaptor Steering 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 STD541431 ...

Page 40: ...asher Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose KEY PART NO NO 37 137040 38 148315 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17OOO612 46 19091416 77 19101216 80 74760508 81 73510400 101 M73030800 105 17120616 DESCRIPTION Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap 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 Washer...

Page 41: ...2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 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 Bolt Shoulde...

Page 42: ...ecal V Belt Drive Schematic Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Deck B Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 8 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 Cap Value Tir...

Page 43: ...3 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x21 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift L H Link Asm Lift R H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540800 Nut Crownlock 3 ...

Page 44: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272057 34 i 5 6 19F 21 16 1 18 13 21 22 29 117 _116 25 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...ck 3 8 16 UNC 154 Guard Mandrel L H 155 Retainer 156 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 157 Washer Hardened 158 RollerAssembly Cam Follower 159 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler Spacer Retainer 141043 Guard TUV Idler 149846 Knob Custom Oval 144959 V Belt STD541437 Nut 136420 Mulcher Cover 71081010 Screw 19061216 Washer 10 STD551...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272057 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 8 83 7o _ 0 47 29 35 157 79 42A NUMBERS HERE 46 ...

Page 47: ...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 Rotation Washer 632 83 778338 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 85 792154 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 87 788089A UseAs Needed 150 788093A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 157 768088A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 180 730229A 34 780194 Bushing 563 9...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272057 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 YLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER ti 13 _20 18 19 CRANKCASE J t _ _z zo 18 12 10 48 ...

Page 49: ... S MlOx1 Sx81 5 12 874 03 S 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 2 12 326 03 S Hose breather 11 12 018 02 S M 645020 S Screw hex flange 12 12 108 01 S 12 108 02 S M6xt 0x20 5 12 108 03 S 12 096 07 S Cover valve w nipple M 545010 S Screw hex flange 13 12 067 11 S 12 067 12 S MSx0 Sxl0 12 018 01 S Retainer breather reed 14 12 380 01 S 12 402 02 S Reed breather 15 12 043 05 S 16 M 631005 S 17 12 144 g2 s 18 52 139...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272057 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL J 19 I I 18_17 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESJ 1 Z _ 4 5 12 8 10 AIR INTAKE J 3 5O ...

Page 51: ... S Plate blower housing 4 M 550010 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl0 5 24 096 05 S Cover pinion 6 12 027 55 8 Housing blower 7 12 063 18 S Baffle intake side 8 25 t 54 02 S Clip mounting 3 9 12 086 37 S Screw captive washer M5x0 8x20 3 10 12 063 20 S Baffle cylinder head 11 M 645016 S Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 2 12 12 063 19 S Baffle cylinder NOT ILLUSTRATED M 541050 S 12 096 40 S 12 141 01 S Nut hex ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272057 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM 1 I J 3 _ m6 ENGINE CONTROLS 1 11 2 4 1 OIL PAN LUBRICATION I ff_10 2 3 11 52 ...

Page 53: ...ap O Ring upper oil fill tube Tube oil fill Screw hex flange M6x1 0x25 O Ring lower oil fill tube Screen oil pickup Cover oil pickup screen Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 Valve oil pressure relief Filter oil Plug sq hd solid 3 8 Pump oil O Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5xO 8x16 3 Seal oil 1_ O end Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Incl 1...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272057 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST 1 I _ i3 5 FUEL SYSTEM I 7 8 _ 711 54 ...

Page 55: ...ion only not available separately Service with Kit float 12 757 02 S Kit solenoid repair 12 757 33 S Kit repair 12 757 03 S Gasket carburetor 2 Deflector heat Clamp hose 2 Line fuel 9 Filter fuel in line Clip cable Screw thread forming M5x0 8xl0 Kit float Kit solenoid repair Kit repair Tie cable Lead red 37 20 gauge uninsulated socket and insulated socket terminals 1 12 014 57 S 2 25 139 27 S EXHA...

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Page 59: ...UIDE TH_s ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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