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Page 1: ...y 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears corn craftsman ...

Page 2: ... because of operator abuse includin_ but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the nding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speedin_ the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of eng...

Page 3: ...ch 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 carry 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...

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: ...mble 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 ma...

Page 7: ...x Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Locknut 1 2 20 Steedng Boot Seat 1 Large Flat Washer Steenng Extension Shaft 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: ...heel 8 Remove protective materials from tractor hood and gdll IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid Tabs Extension ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 114 Locknut 1 4 Hex ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut ...

Page 9: ...er 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 LWARNING Before starting read understand and fo low...

Page 10: ...tion 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 r...

Page 11: ...NGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST SLOW Ol k OVEL_MPI UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L 31 ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...Indicates charging or discharging of battery AI I ACHMENT 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 direction of ...

Page 13: ... 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 possibility always stop ...

Page 14: ... 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 Disen Position Low Position Deflector Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS _IbCAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the sl...

Page 15: ...additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE When starling the engine for the first time 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 i...

Page 16: ...d 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: ...actor does not cover items that have been subjected 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 s...

Page 18: ...o highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove blade 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 blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft ...

Page 19: ... at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation 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 con...

Page 20: ...e the cooling shrouds are reinstalled 2O NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arr...

Page 21: ...emove 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 rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to rai...

Page 22: ...n both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Mandrel Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Bottom edge of Bottom edge of mower to mower to ground _ ground A_ _ VGround Line V _ n Arm Lift Link N_ _E__ Adjustment FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the fottowing front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower wi...

Page 23: ... 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 Pu...

Page 24: ...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 fiat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Axle Cover I Squar...

Page 25: ... to 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 preven...

Page 26: ...s 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 throne control cable is adjusted properly see above 2 Start engine and allow to w...

Page 27: ...m forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also 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 lines and ca...

Page 28: ...k 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 _ter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Ca...

Page 29: ... wiring switches and to run presence control system connections If not when operator contact a Sears or other leaves seat with qualified service center with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 2 3 4...

Page 30: ...and trash around mandrels 1 Switch is 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 ...

Page 31: ...NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATFERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WtLL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST RELAY 0 NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272059 26 I I I I I I I I I1 I I I _ I I 25 I I 29 1 I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...ery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 26 175158 Fuse 20 Amp 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 179723 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop 81 109748...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272059 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 2O8 39 166 11s _ 6O 74 60 37 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ... 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 PP LT 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 73680600 NutCrownlock3 8 16 UNC 114 158112 Keeper BeltRear LH 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 PlateReinforcementSTLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pn...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272059 GROUND DRIVE i 3o 6 52 77 37 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...00 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler 163 74780416 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove 164 19091010 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer Belt 166 166880 50 STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 168 165492 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 169 165580 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Uric 170 178394 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17060620...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272059 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ P _3 r P_ 12 Is _ i ____j i I i 47 68 67 67 67 43 A 38 ...

Page 39: ...2 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steedng Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 STD541537 Nut LockCentar3 8 24UNF 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steadng LR LT 46 121232 X Cap Spindle...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272059 ENGINE os_ _ 3 _ _37 33 4 _ 33 2 i OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 6 14 _105 80 4O ...

Page 41: ... Thread Cutting 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown KohlerModelNo CV460 26509 Muffler Gasket Kohler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield Bm DbrGuard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Seam 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: ...ge Clip Push In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x _4 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 Spring 17 123976 Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17132x 1 3 16 x 12 ...

Page 43: ...Decal V Belt Drive Schematic Decal LowerDash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Uft Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Decal By Pass LT Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap _re 2 65139 Stem VaNe 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Sen ice Item...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272059 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 13 5 19 13 f 32 13 2 6 ii i 8 2O 2O 15 44 ...

Page 45: ... 7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer 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 Allcomponentdimen...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272059 MOWER DECK 157 _ 67 158_ _ _ _ 1_ _ 159 _ 68 142 _47 34 119 118 l 19F 21 2 16 1 18 I I 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...888 Red Hinge 146 171977 ScrewThdrolDOD PT Hex 147 131335 Washer Spacer 148 169022 Pultey Mandrel 149 165898 Nut Toplock Flanged 150 19091216 Bolt 151 169670 Pulley Idler Flat 152 169676 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 153 169674 NutCrownlock3 8 16 UNC 154 169675 Guard Mandrel LH 155 169671 Retainer 156 169672 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 157 169669 Washer Hardened 158 17720408 RollerAssembly Cam Follower ...

Page 48: ...157 A o rn m o i ra I o z n 1 t x_ mo I O ro 4 0 ID ...

Page 49: ...8 786102 Spacer 1 130 X 695 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 20 792077A 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 20 x 1 1 4 69 792170 RetainingRing 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 70 786187 Spacer 890 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkgof 2 71 788069 Square Cut R...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272059 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER J 24 13 20 CRANKCASEJ I 2s 19 18 10 ...

Page 51: ... 12 12 108o01 S 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 2 12 108 02 S 12 326 03 S Hose breather 12 108 03 S M 645020 S Screw hex flange 13 12 067 11 S M6xl Ox20 5 12 067 12 S 12 096 07 S Cover valve w nipple 14 12 380 01 S M 545010 S Screw hex flange 15 12 043 05 S M5x0 8xl0 16 M 631005 S 12 018 01 S Retainer breather reed 17 12 144 02 S 12 402 02 S Reed breather 18 52 139 09 S 19 t 2 755 64 S 20 X 25 102 S 21 12 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272059 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I 19 16_I 7 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 12 10 11 _ _ AIR INTAKE I 6 o 52 ...

Page 53: ...12 063 18 S 25 154 02 S 12 086 37 S 12 063 20 S M 645016 S 12 063 19 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl 0 4 Washer plain 1 4 Plate blower housing Screw hex flange M5x0 Sxl0 Cover pinion Housing blower Baffle intake side Clip mounting 3 Screw captive washer M5x0 6x20 3 Baffle cylinder head Screw hex flange M6xl 0x16 2 Baffle cylinder NOT ILLUSTRATED M 541050 S Nut hex flange M5xO 8 12 096 40 S Cover goes ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272059 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 TARTING SYSTEM 1 2 0 8 _ il 8 ENGINE CONTROLS 1 i 11 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION J 2 O 4 l p _5 11 16 54 ...

Page 55: ...x flange M6x1 0x25 O Ring lower oil fill tube Screen oil pickup Cover oil pickup screen Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx16 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 8x16 3 Seal oil P T O end Screw hex flange M8xl 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Incl 11 14 17 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 D...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272059 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 FUELSYSTEMJ D1 EXHAUST J 3 5 6 7 3 _pml 56 ...

Page 57: ... fuel g Filter fuel in line Clip cable 6 12 041 01 S 7 12 265 06 S 8 25 237 14 S 9 25 353 10 S 10 25 050 07 S 11 47 154 01 S NOT ILLUSTRATED M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5x0 8xl0 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 X 22 11 S 12...

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Page 59: ...ong dotted line Indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that Its left edge Is vertically 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 ...

Page 60: ...par tsdlrect To purchase orinquireabout a Sears Service Agreement or Sears Maintenance Agreement 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada 7 a m 5 p m CST Mort Sat 9 a m 8 p m EST M F 4 p m S _ Parapedirserviciode reparacibna Au Canadapourserviceen f_ dem_lio y pareo_enar piezas I_800_LE_FOYERMC 1 888 SU HOGAR sa l_8 XP533_G7 1 888 784 6427 www sears ca Sears Roebu_ andCo HomeCentral J Registered...

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