Page 1: ...usly 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 craffsman ...
Page 2: ...cause of operator abuse including 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_j the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence includ0ng but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engin...
Page 3: ...her the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing Stop engine before removing grass catcher or uncloggingchute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of ...
Page 4: ...onsible adult Be alert and tum 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 comers shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use ext...
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: ...actor 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 manual _WARNING This tracto...
Page 7: ...4 28 x 1 1 4 Steering _ Steering Wheel 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Locknut 1 2 20 J_ Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 7 ...
Page 8: ...RACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 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 Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 10 12 ft Ibs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Positio...
Page 9: ...arking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in transmis sion disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 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 follow all ...
Page 10: ...te your tractor check to see that the brake is properfy adjusted See 1 OADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual V CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in ca...
Page 11: ...W WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ATTACHMENT REVERS 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: ...es charging or discharging of battery A n 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tra...
Page 13: ...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 engine when stopping tractor on grass areas _i ...
Page 14: ...osition Position TO OPERATE ON HILLS 41_CAUTI ON Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the slope guide at the back of this manual Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push ...
Page 15: ... 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 Instruc tions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage ...
Page 16: ... surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual 3 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal 4 Move motion control leve...
Page 17: ...und 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 Al...
Page 18: ... 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 periedically 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 o...
Page 19: ...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 Blade bolt ...
Page 20: ...ied service center V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE 20 10 0 20 30 ...
Page 21: ...efore placing engine into full operation i Filter AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Remove knob and cover 2 Remove wing nut and air cleaner...
Page 22: ...ours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN UNE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbure tor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel ...
Page 23: ... 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 under tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame TO INS...
Page 24: ... 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 loosen nut E on both front links an equal...
Page 25: ...vice center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the 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 Re...
Page 26: ...remove steering wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal 13ghten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel too in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow ...
Page 27: ...ith hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cover over terminal 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Seat Pan 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 t...
Page 28: ...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 limlter 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 al...
Page 29: ...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 30: ...Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill...
Page 31: ...uild up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace 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 refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air s...
Page 32: ...d wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 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 sp...
Page 33: ... 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 ASTHE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST _OWN HEADLIGHTS _ RELAY NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPE...
Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODELNUMBER 917 2720601 22 26 I I I I I I I 27 I I I J I I I I _ I I I I I I I I I i I I i II I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I __ l 34 ...
Page 35: ...tery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 26 175158 Fuse 20Amp 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 122822X AmmeterRectangular 52 141940 ProtoctionWire Loop 81 109748X...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2720601 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 208 208 58 208 74 14 13 2O8 36 ...
Page 37: ...rest PntSTLT 31 13 9976 Bracket Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18x 1i2Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser 58 150127 Duct Air Engine P L LT 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 73680600 NutCrownlock3 8 16 UNC 142 175702 PlateReinfomementSTLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt FootrestSTLT 14...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2720601 GROUNDDRIVE 16 3_ 52 62 120 _ 36 30 6 38 ...
Page 39: ...wnlook 3 8 16UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 NUt Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 169 165580 53 105710 Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 04 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 202 72110614 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 212 145212 62 8883R Cover Pedal 250 17060612 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x ...
Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2720601 STEERING ASSEMBLY J f _12 I I __1 k u I 17 9_ z_ z_ s_ s_ 3O 43 4O ...
Page 41: ...32 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 Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steedng Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 80D 12 Ga 40 STD541537 Nut LockCenter3 8 24UNF 41 100711L Adaptor Stasdng Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap S...
Page 42: ...Kohler 46 19091416 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 77 19101216 STD551237 Washer 80 74760508 169837 ShieldBrn Dbr Guard 61 73510400 137180 Arrestor Spark 101 M_ 109202X Tank Fuel 105 17120616 158990 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented 123487X 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 1...
Page 43: ...Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Gauge Beadng Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Link Lift LH Link Lift R H RetainerSpring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 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 13UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlo...
Page 44: ... Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 I 2 4 19131610 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 16 121250 Spring 6 STD541437 Nut 17 123976X Locknut Flange 114Grade 5 7 124161X Spn _ Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 22 STD541431 Nut 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 10 180186 Pan Seat ...
Page 45: ...al V Belt Drive Schematic Decal LowerDash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Baftery 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 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Service Item...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2720601 MOWERDECK 157 156 68 _147 142 146 2 16 14 18 28 29 _ 18 21 23 24 25 27 46 ...
Page 47: ... Flat 152 169676 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 153 169674 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 154 169675 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 155 169671 45 STO624003 Retainer 156 169672 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 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 51 STD541410 Locknut 52 139888 Bolt S...
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Page 49: ...ing 113 170437 41 170394 Pin Jackshaft 42 170395 Mac net Ring 116 170438 43 170396 Spnng Bypass 119 170439 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 120 170440 2 5 Long 121 170441 45 170397 Filter 46 170398 Base Filter 47 170399 Actuator Bypass 122 170442 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 123 170443 49 170401 Arm Bypass 124 170444 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 12...
Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2720601 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 24 1t 13 19 CRANKCASEJ 1 18 50 ...
Page 51: ... port 12 108 02 S 17 12 086 15 S Screw hex flange 12 108 03 S M10x1 5x81 5 13 12 057 11 S 18 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 2 12 067 12 S 19 12 326 03 S Hose breather 14 12 380 01 S 20 M 645020 S Screw hex flange 15 12 043 05 S M6xt 0x20 5 16 M 631005 S 21 12 096 07 S Cover valve w nipple 17 12 144 02 S 22 M 545010 S Screw hex flange 18 52 139 09 S M5x0 8xl0 19 12 755 64 S 23 12 018 01 S Retainer breather...
Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2720601 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV460 TYPENUMBER26509 3NITIONIELECTRICAL I 9 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 12 AIR INTAKE I 6 9 m 0 8 52 ...
Page 53: ...insulated push on tab and uninsulated socket terminals Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl0 4 Washer plam 1 4 Plate blowerhousing Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl 0 Cover pinion Housing blower Baffle intake side Clip mounting 3 Screw captivewasher M5xO 8x20 3 Baffle cylinder head Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 2 Baffle cylinder NOT ILLUSTRATED M 541050 S Nut hex flange M5x0 8 12 096 40 S Cover goes over rectifier regu...
Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2720601 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM I 1 8 8 Ii 8 ENGINE CONTROLS 1 11 1 3 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION J m 2_ 3 1 7 m_ 54 ...
Page 55: ... 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 8xl 6 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 M8x1 26x45 11 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Incl 11 14 17...
Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2720601 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKSHAFT mt EXHAUST 3 FUEL SYSTEM I 1 C D 56 ...
Page 57: ...S 7 12 041 01 S Gasket carburetor 2 8 12 265 06 S Deflector heat 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 NOTILLUSTRATED M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5x0 8xl 0 Kit float Kit solenoidrepair Kit repair Tie cable Lead red 37 20 gauge uninsulatedsocket and insu atedsocket terminals 12 757 02 S 12 757 33 S 12G57 03 S 12 454 0...
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Page 59: ... turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme ceutlon when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along 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...
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