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Page 1: ...ion Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers toyour questions about thisproduct Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...or 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 contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated o...

Page 3: ...ding mower safely enough to protectthemselves and ethers from sedous injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debds build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and bum Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debds which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or stodng the machine Allow machine to cool before storage I1 SLOPE OPERATION...

Page 4: ...er operation regulady Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debds build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before stodng Stop and inspectthe s_ tuipment if you strike an object Repair ifnecessary 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 a...

Page 5: ... where k cannot contact spark plug CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor A_k 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 Tiros can lose tract...

Page 6: ...ain 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 cadng for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _WARNING T...

Page 7: ...ot Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _L Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 t8 x 1 1 4 Steedng Extension Shaf_ Seat _ 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Slope Sheet Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 7 ...

Page 8: ...tension shaft onto lower steedng 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 steedng boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure iNSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Positionfront wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering...

Page 9: ...ition 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmis sion 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 DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls WARNING Before starting...

Page 10: ...ou learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is propedy adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual V CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy 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 ...

Page 11: ...NING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP t LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT H L A i rACHM ENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE _ ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL AutomaticModelsonly ...

Page 12: ... 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 CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNmON SWITCH Used for sta...

Page 13: ...ion and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent 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 alw...

Page 14: ... disengage attachment clutch control _ CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the en re grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment ClutchLever Attachemnt pEnosgi aogned _ LpiflosLitieVner High _ I_si_ion _ X_ Deflector SNeld TO OPERATE ON HILLS _I CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not ddve across any slope Choose ...

Page 15: ...ade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting AWARNING Experience 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 To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or lon...

Page 16: ...e first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed dudng shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstalla tion before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing ...

Page 17: ... that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWINGTIPS 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 end not be noticed Also the mul...

Page 18: ...djustments will need to be made periodically to properlymaintain your tractor All adjustments inthe Service and Adjustmentssection 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 mixtureand help your engine runbetter a...

Page 19: ...results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest positionto allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer secudng 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 bo...

Page 20: ...ngs and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transexle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Shouldthe transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact a Sears or other qualified service center ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality deter...

Page 21: ...n properly using a dirty air litter Clean the foam pre cleener 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 from base TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 3 S_de foam pre cLeaneroff cartridge 4 Wash it in ...

Page 22: ... engine and check for oil leaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation INoLINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructingfuel 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 line with arrow pointing towards carbure...

Page 23: ...assis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front linksfrom 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...

Page 24: ...er 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 linksare 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 e...

Page 25: ...tance there is a belt installationguide decal on bottom sideof leftfootrest 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWEFT in this section of this manual 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefuify remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over coaling fan blades 4 Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around eng...

Page 26: ...are key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining dng 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 purcbesed from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Retaining RingWa_ ere SquareKey _ _ _Y Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY e_CA UTION L epd acid batteriesge...

Page 27: ...widng See electdcat wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash 27 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand infront of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and liftoff of tractor 4 To replace reverse above procedure _ H e_ ddlight Wir...

Page 28: ...e running and shlttffnet_ control lever in neutral N pesllJon 3 Idlespeedsetting VWhthrottlecontrol leverin slow posi_on engine shouldidle at 1750 RPM Ifengine idlestooslowor fast turnidle speedadjus ng screw in or outurCdl correctidle is attained 4 IdlefuelneedlesetlJno W ith_rctUe conlrollever in slowposition turn idle fuel a_ustmentneedle in dockwise anIfl enginebeans to die and than turn out c...

Page 29: ... essential fuel system pa_s such as cad_retor tael hose or tank during storage Also expedanco 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 taP_ 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel ...

Page 30: ...CHOKE position CORRECTION 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 carbure tor refilltank withfresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section lO Contact a Sears or other qu...

Page 31: ...struction in clutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 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 refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filler 10 C...

Page 32: ...3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing CORRECTION 1 Place throttle controlin FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tiresfor proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tightenbladebolt 7 Cleanundersideofmower housing 8 Replacemower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in this ma...

Page 33: ...mON SWITCH Posfno_l CIRCIIT MAKE OFF M_AI START B S A1 NOME RUN IJGHT B _AI A2 L RUN B_ A1 N_NE KUE ItL_ 86 I _ 87A i IESENCE RELAy 2 i_ SPARK IGNmON PLC_ UNrr l_Nt 2N PLUGS ON _q_w sYm _J_ I REGULATOR yI_LLOW iI PRESENCE RELAY 3 HEAD UGHTS RELAY NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULO BE RE...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272063 i t i i i i I i I i i i J i I t J 34 ...

Page 35: ...uge Red 11 25 146147 CabLe Battew 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 28 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 30 175 5_6 Switch Igditlon 33 1404_ Key Igditlon 40 178438 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Covet Termlndi Red 43 175141 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272063 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 12 gV 5 2O8 9 207 64 __ _ _ i__ _ I _ 3 37 145 37 13 t WO 2O8 136 ...

Page 37: ...et Pnt STLT 139976 Bracket Fender Suppod 17490508 Screw Ti_drol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 175710 Bracket Asrn Pivct Mower Rear Nut Lock w Insed 1 4 20 UNC 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 145201 Bracket Grille Pickotf LH 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 _ 145202 Bracket Grille Pickeff RH S O522507 Belt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 150127 Duct Air Engine P L LT 72140606 Belt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 154798 Da...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272063 GROUND DRIVE 32 16 3_ 52 35 36 _32 26 30 ...

Page 39: ...6UNC 168 16_ 52 STD541431 Nut Crowdlock 5 16 18 Unc 169 165552 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 10_709X Sprlng_Return Clutch 198 169552 56 1706 616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 04 152 169612 57 140294 V Bdlt 200 72140506 52 152691 Keeper Center Span 2 _ 72110614 61 1706G612 Screw 3 6 16x3 4 212 145212 52 8883R Cover Pedal 52 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 PART NO DESCRIPTION ST...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272063 STEERINGASSEMBLY i p 4O ...

Page 41: ...30 STD561210 Pin 39 130465 Rod _e 36 1_ Bushing Steerlr_g 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheol 39 1913 3812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 1IT041537 Nut LockCenter3 _8 24UNF 41 100711L Adaptor Stendng Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steedng LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting Grease 51 STD541431 Nu...

Page 42: ... xl x 10Gauge 16 121250X Spring 5 145006 Clip Push In HingeS 17 12397_ Locknut Range 1 4 Grade 5 9 ST To41437 Nut 21 171852 Bolt Sheulder 5 16 18 UNC 7 124181X Spring Seat 22 S 1I 54143t Nut 8 17 00616 Sc ew 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 17 32x 1 3 19x 12Ga 9 19131614 Washer 13 32x1 x14Gauge 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18x 62 10 174894 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat NOTE All component dimensio...

Page 43: ...Footrest RH STLT 8 172331 DeCal Deck 169210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 9 163204 Decal Fender Craftsman 178453 Owner s Manual English 10 1E6439 Decal Fender Danger 178454 Owner s Manual Spanish 12 146046 Decal V Belt Drive Schematic WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION I _ 1 5918_ Valve Cap 11re 2 _ 5 8 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222 Tire Front 4 10 4 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Sendce Item Only ...

Page 44: ...r Guard 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 10_02X Tank Fuel 32 33 3 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028x Bushing Snap Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Heed Thd Roll 1 4 20 x _ 4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Ttldr 3 8 t6 x 3 4 46 19 391416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 77 lg101216 Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 80 74760508 Bait Hex Hd 5 16 18 Unc x 1 2 81 735104_0 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20Unc 101 M_ Nut Flan ge M...

Page 45: ...5631X Gdp Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Uft LH 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 11_24_06 Retalr erS prlug KEY PARr NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Lock nut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13UNC 19 13986_ Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing P_t Lift 3_ 7_ Nut Crownlod 3 8 24 NOTE AJ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272063 MOWERDECK 34 2 16 14 18 29 28 ole _ 19 117 116 21 23 24 25 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...sher Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 165723 Spacer Rctal_r KEY NO 59 67 68 g_ 101 152 103 104 105 198 111 112 113 114 115 119 117 119 1t9 121 129 130 13t 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 14g 158 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 158 PART NO DESCRIPTION 141043 Guard TUV lifter 149846 KnobCuetom Oval 1449_ V Belt 73809898 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 136420 Mulcher Cover 71981010 Screw pan Hd Phllllpe 10 24 x...

Page 48: ...7g 73 17 16 32 93 8 6O 58 119 120 9OO 0 n I i oO mo r m _ r c Z rC O L o _ o ...

Page 49: ...c_on Pack 30 170370 60t Bull Gear 82 170424 Clip Washer 316x1 50x 1046 31 170371 Sleeve Beadng 75 X 1 575 Plated X 625 83 161168 Pin Standard Headless 32 170389 Sleeveseadng Outboard 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube 75xl 75Ox 625 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank 33 142991 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 1 2 3 I X 87 142917 Cap Poppet Vak e 13 _k 88 170429 Bolt Self Tapping 10 32 X 1 2 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle S...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272063 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV16 5 TYPE NUMBER 43527 CYLLNDER HEAD VALVE ANO BREATHER I CRANKCASE I 1 5O ...

Page 51: ...mshaft A R white M6xLOx34 2 12 12 089 01 S 5pting _alve 2 g 12 144 27 S Shaft balance 13 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 2 10 12 874 07 S piston w Ring Set Std 14 12 755 03 S lot retainer 2 Includes 11 12 15 12 468 05 S Wa_sher plain 13 32 12 874 11 S Pistonw Ring Set 08 ram 16 12 112 13 S Spacer head bolt exhaust 12 874 08 S piston w Ring Set 25 ort 12 874 09 S piston w Ring Set 50 17 12 086 15 S _r...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272063 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16 5 TYPE NUMBER 43527 C _NITION ELECTRICAL I 22 I _ 11 12 14 _ BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 1 8 52 ...

Page 53: ...2 176 44 S Harness wirin _g 24 516 12 S Lead black 6TM 12 gauge insulated grip barrel eyelet terminals 235173 S Clip cable 47 154 01 S Clip cable 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 M 545010 S Screw hex flange MSxO6x10 5 24 468 10 S Washer i_aln 1 4 12 146 07 S plate blower housing M 550010 S Screw hex flange MSx0 8xlO 2 24 096 05 S Cover pinion 12 027 76 S Housin blower 12 063 05 S Baffle mteke side 25 154 02 S C...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272063 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV16 5 TYPE NUMBER 43527 TARTING SYSTEM I r 6 ENGINE CONTROLS I 1 17 i_1 tt OIL pAN LU BRICATION I 11 8 _S 54 ...

Page 55: ... M 545016 S Screw bex flange M5x0 Bx16 11 25 462 09 S Valve oil pressure relief 12 52 O50 02 S Filter oil 13 X 75 10 S psi sq M soi_ 358 14 12 393 01 S Pump oil 15 12 153 06 S O Ring oil pumpcover 18 12 096 34 S Cover oil pump 17 M 545016 S Screw bex flange MSxO 8x16 3 3 18 12 032 03 S Seal oil RT O end Screw bex fla e 19 24 086 16 B MBxl 25x45 1_n_ _ 20 24 086 17 B Screw bex flange M8x1 25x45 21 ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272063 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV16 5 TYPE NUMBER43527 CRANKSHAFT I EXHAUST J i j 5 FUEL SYSTEM J 8 11 i c_ o ...

Page 57: ...5 O50 03 S Filter fuel in line NOT ILLUSTRATED 47 154 01 S Clip cable M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5X0 8X10 12 757 02 S Kit float 12 757 03 S K rt carburetorrepair 12 O41 01 S Gasket carburetor 12 041 02 S Gasket air cleaner 12 041 05 S Gasket bowl 12 041 06 S Gasket bowl screw 12 032 06 S Sea solenoid 12 757 33 S WJt solenald repair 12 041 06 S Gasket bowl screw 12 454 03 S Tie cable 25 452 2...

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Page 59: ...ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL _ Operate your Tractor up end down the face of elopes 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 ...

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