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Page 1: ...ly built engines Before you start the en gine 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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... operator 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...

Page 3: ... as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never camj passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without ei...

Page 4: ...nsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use ex...

Page 5: ...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 Avoid starting or stoppin...

Page 6: ...ble 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 of this owner s man...

Page 7: ...1 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Lockwasher 3 8 J_ Steedng Wheel Adapter Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft O Seat J _J 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ... 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 so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and sli...

Page 9: ...t 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 DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read understand and f...

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 f CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you ...

Page 11: ...SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON ov_ _ P FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED N H L c I ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATFACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...MMETER 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 deciutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and directio...

Page 13: ...tion and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go 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 possibili...

Page 14: ...ge 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 Attachemnt Clutch Lever High Engaged Position Position Low Position Disengaged_ Position Deflector Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS _CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use ...

Page 15: ...r use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE When starling the engine for the firsttime or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move ...

Page 16: ... speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment 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 mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also ...

Page 17: ...ected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically 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 ...

Page 18: ...ise mower to highest position 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...

Page 19: ...rmine 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 oil 2 Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting Close...

Page 20: ...erheating 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick 2 Remove hex bolts from blower housing and lift housing off engine 3 Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt 2O 4 Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins 5 To reassemble reverse above procedure Hex _ousing Bolts _ _ _ _ H _ BoJts Oil Fill Dipstick Tube Spark Engine Cooling Fins Plug MUFFLER Inspect and repla...

Page 21: ...tch 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 rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from ...

Page 22: ... 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom 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 lower front of mower...

Page 23: ...he tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Remove belt downward from around engine pulley 4 ...

Page 24: ...e 3 Repair tire and reassemble 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 purchase and use tire sealant from Sears re sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Axle Cover Square ...

Page 25: ...o negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 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 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent ...

Page 26: ...r 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 1 Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above 2 Start engine and ...

Page 27: ...om forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also 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 an engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and car...

Page 28: ...Weak or dead battery 1 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 1 Fill fuel tank 2 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adju...

Page 29: ...s leaves 3 and trash under mower 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 gasolin...

Page 30: ... 1 Engine backfires wvhen turning angine OFF Switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned oul Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring 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 throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass...

Page 31: ...S ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WrTH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS BROW N HEADLIGHTS 7 RELAY NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF ...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272058 r 22 26 1 t I I I I I I t I I I I J 27 1 I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...x Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Interlock Harness Light Socket Includes4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 20 Amp Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Uric Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive Switch Ignition Key Ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid AmmeterRectangalar Protecti...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272058 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 2O8 39 166 60 74 60 _3 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ...7 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser 58 150127 Duct Air Engine PiL LT 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 73680600 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 114 158112 Keeper BeltRear LH 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 Plate RelnforcementSTLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracke...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272058 GROUND DRIVE o r _ 197 81 24 J 26 1 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...enter Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 65 STD551143 Washer 66 154778 Keeper BeltEngine Hydro 70 134683 Keeper BeltEngine 74 137657 Spacer 75 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 76 STD581075 E Ring 77 123583X Key Square 78 121748X Washer 25 32 x t 5 8 x 16 Gauge 79 2228M Key Woodruff...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272058 STEERING ASSEMBLY J J L 1 _1_ _ _ _ 38 ...

Page 39: ...210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert SteeringWheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD5415 37 Nut LockCenter 3 8 24 UNF 41 100711L Adaptor SteeringWheel 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 Nut L...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272058 ENGINE 31 40 38 33 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 8O 4O ...

Page 41: ...hread Cutting 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown KohlerModelNo CV460 26509 Muffler Gasket Kohler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer ShieldBrn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy BushingSnap Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 ...

Page 42: ... Clip Push In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spdng 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 G...

Page 43: ...e Schematic Decal LowerDash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Decal By Pass LT Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Item Only 4 10 5 106732X4...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODELNUMBER 917 272058 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 13 5 3 13 19 13 32 13 _ 31 32 7 19 2O 2O 44 ...

Page 45: ... 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Uft R H 13 STD624008 RetainerSpring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 112 13UNC 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex withWasher Insert 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE Allcomponentdimensi...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272058 MOWERDECK 157 68 142 d47 16 1 21 22 _23 24 28 29 _ 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...1 169670 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 152 169676 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 153 169674 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 154 169675 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 155 169671 45 S 1 D624003 Retainer 156 169672 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 4 20 x 5 8 157 169669 48 133944 Washer Hardened 158 17720408 49 174284 RollerAssembly Cam Follower 159 72140614 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Gr 5 130794 ...

Page 48: ...0 _ 715 57 13 I IO m m _ r m O_ r _ mo i o o z_ r m _r k o Ol co ...

Page 49: ... 786102 Spacer 1 130 X 695 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 20 79 2077A Ball 5 16 dia 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 66 776422 Input Shaft 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20x 1 1 4 69 792170 RetainingRing 25A 792177 Screw t 4 20 x 1 3 8 70 786187 Spacer 890 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkgof 2 71 788069 Square Cut Rin...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272058 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 2A 11 13 18 2O CRANKCASEJ 1 19 16 5O ...

Page 51: ...breather reed 24 12 402 02 S Reed breather 1 12 032 03 S Seal crankshaft 2 Block cylinder Use Short Block 12 522 50 3 12 445 02 S Strep lifting 4 M 839025 S Screw hex flange M8x1 25x25 5 24 380 13 S Dowel locating 4 6 12 755 49 S Kit camshaft Includes 7 8 7 12 089 31 S Spring actuating 8 12 422 08 S Shim _ft A R blue 12 422 09 S Shim camshaft A R red 12 422 10 S Shim camshaft A R yellow 12 422 11 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272058 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITION ELECTRICAL J 19 I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 12 4 5 AIR INTAKE J 6 52 ...

Page 53: ... SWasher plain 1 4 12 146 07 S Plate blower housing M 550010 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl0 24 096 05 S Cover pinion 12 027 55 S Housing blower 12 063 18 S Baffle intake side 25 154 02 S Clip mounting 3 12 086 37 S Screw captive washer M5x0 8x20 3 12 063 20 S Baffle cylinder head M 645016 S Screw hex flange M6xl 0x16 2 12 063 19 S Baffle cylinder NOTILLUSTRATED M 541050 S Nut hex flange M5x0 8 12 09...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272058 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM 1 3 e ENGINE CONTROLS 1 11 8 OIL PAN LUBRICATION J 2 _3 O 4 _ 5 _ _10 11 v a 7 54 ...

Page 55: ...nge 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 M5x0 8xt 6 3 Seal oil P T O end Screw hex flange M8xt 25x45 1 t Screw hex flange M8xf 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Incl 11 14 17 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 DESC...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODELNUMBER 917 272058 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV460 TYPENUMBER26509 CRANKSHAFTJ 2_ FUEL SYSTEM I bl EXHAUST I 6 7 10 _ 11 56 ...

Page 57: ...lector heat 8 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 2 9 25 353 10 S Line fuel 9 10 25 050 07 S Filter fuel in line 11 47 154 01 S Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED M 561010 S Screw thread forming Washer lock 1 4 Kit float Kit carburetor repair Kit solenoid repair Tie cable Terminal Lead red 37 20 gauge insulated socket and uninsulated socket terminals attaches carburetor ground lead to carb baffle M5x0 8x10 X 22 11 S 1...

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Page 59: ...ong dotted line Indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that Its left edge Is verUcelly parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold In the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill ...

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