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Page 1: ...n Maintenance Repair Parts 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 Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

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

Page 3: ...ing mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious 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 OPERATIO...

Page 4: ...er operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before stodng Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair ifnecessary before restarting Never make adjustmentsor repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and detedoratien which could expose moving parts or al...

Page 5: ... wire where it cannot contact spark plug CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor CAUTION Towonly 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 trac...

Page 6: ...in 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 instructionsunder Mainte nance and Storage sections of this _Aner s manual RNING This ...

Page 7: ... _ Boot Steering Wheel 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 St _ed g n Shaft at 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob j Keys Slope Sheet 2 Keys Video Cassette For Future Use 7 ...

Page 8: ...on shaft onto lower staedng shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 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 wheel adapter from steedng wheel and slide adapter onto steering sh...

Page 9: ...est position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in freewheel ing positionto 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 s...

Page 10: ...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 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 v AII assembly instructionshave been completed VNo remain...

Page 11: ... WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER i_MP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZJ_ RD S ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL AutomaticModels only 11 ...

Page 12: ...tery 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 declutcNng and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for start...

Page 13: ...ignitionkey to OFF positionand remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthodzed use I Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignitionswitch in any positionother than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditionswhen tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminat...

Page 14: ...ADES disengage attachment clutch control _1_ CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Lever Attachemnt Engaged igh Position Position Position Deflector Shield 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 the slo...

Page 15: ...ter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting _WARNING Expedence indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids duringstorage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system shouldbe emptied before storage of 30 days or ...

Page 16: ...r the firsttime This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during 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 plac...

Page 17: ... will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used tl 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 the mulc...

Page 18: ...itemsthat have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructedin thismanual Some adjustmentswill need to be made periodicallyto propedy maintain your tractor All adjustmentsin the Service and Adjustmentssecitce of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug ...

Page 19: ...est 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 fiat 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 he...

Page 20: ...d ether matedals To prevent damage to seals do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use highquality dete...

Page 21: ...ot run properly using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartddge 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 Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge 4 Wash ...

Page 22: ...t the engine and check for oil leaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation IN LINE 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 Plane new fuel filter in positionin fuel line with arrow pointing towards car...

Page 23: ...nti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spdng 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer spdngs 8 Disconnectfront linksfrom deck by removing retainer spdngs 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 th...

Page 24: ... rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D direcSy in 6 ontand behind the mandrel at bettom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check hat both front I nks 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 beth ...

Page 25: ...ing brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this sectionof this manual 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Pull bolt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove bolt upwardsfrom transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades 4 Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downw...

Page 26: ...e Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining dng securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may he purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WashersA Retaining_ _k Ring f_ _ Axle SquareKey Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY _CAUTION Lea...

Page 27: ...ning or prevent itfi omstarting Check widng See electdcal wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug infuse The fuse holderis 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 lift off of tractor 4 To replace rever...

Page 28: ...ngine runningand sh_nn controllever in neub al N pes_ne 3 _ Withthrottle conb ol lever inslow posllJon engine shouldidle at 1750 RPM ffengineidles too slowor fast turnidlespeed adjustingscrewin or out unf_l conectidle is attained 4 Idlefuel needlesetlJn 9 With throttle cesb dllever inslow position turn idlefuel a_ustment needlein clockwise until engine beans to die and then turnout esuntorckx kwis...

Page 29: ...ng in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohel 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 and engine whilein storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run untilthe ...

Page 30: ...k withfresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refillwith fresh gasoline 6 Check all widng 7 See To AdjustCarburetor in Service Adjustments section 8 C...

Page 31: ...bstruction in clutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 ClealVreplace 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...

Page 32: ...r trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing CORRECTION 1 Place throttle control in 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 Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower ddve belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in this ...

Page 33: ... RUN B _A1 NONE _ART B S A1 NONE RELAY OPERATOR _cx SPARK IGNI nON PLUG UNIT GAP 1Wl_ PLUGS ON DYL ENGINES OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAy 85 86 HEADUGHTS 8_ _c_ C_TA O NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATEO CLIPS NOTE SFWIRING iNSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 33 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272064 ELECTRICAL 21 i i 16 I i II 1 i i i i J jJ _j ...

Page 35: ...e Red 11 25 146147 Cable Batte_ 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 26 175158 Fuse 20 Amp 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hexl 4 2O Unc 28 4207J Gable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 2g 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch Igniiton 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 178439 Harness Ignition 4t 71110408 Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131663 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 12 2822X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272064 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 207 3 S4 14 206 36 ...

Page 37: ...trest PCtBTLT 139976 Bracket Fender Support 17490508 Screw Thdro4 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 175710 Bracket Asn_ Pivot Mower Rear 73800400 Nut Lock w Lnsed 1 4 20 UNC 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ca 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 718 145202 Bracket Grille Picko f RH STD522507 Bo6 Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 150127 Duct Air Engine PIL LT 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272064 GROUND DRIVE 26 212 70 116 38 ...

Page 39: ...rownlock 3 6 16UNC 168 1654_ 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 169 165580 53 105710X Link Ctatch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17Q60616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 04 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt 200 72140508 59 169691 Keepar Center Span 2 2 72110614 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 212 145212 63 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bc8 Hex 7116 20x4Gr 5 PART NO ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272064 STEERINGASSEMBLY 40 ...

Page 41: ...D561210 PLn 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 13976_ 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 Steedng Wheol 42 145054x428 Boot Steedng She8 43 121749 Washer 25 32 x 1 114x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steedng LR LT 46 12123ZX Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting Grease 51 STD541431 NutLo...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272064 ENGINE 38 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 8O 42 ...

Page 43: ...X Tank Fuel 32 158990 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 137040 Ltne_Fuel 38 148315 Plug Drain OII Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 318 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 77 19101216 Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x t 6 Ga 80 74760508 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 Unc x 1 2 81 73510400 Nut Kep...

Page 44: ...2 x 1 x 10 Gauge 16 12125OX Spring 5 145006 Clip Push_ln Hinged 17 123976 Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 6 STD541437 Nut 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16o18UNC 7 124181X Spdng Seat 22 STC541431 Nut 8 17000616 Screw 318 16x1 112 24 19171912 Washer 17 32x1 3 16x12Ga 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 25 127018 Bolt Shoulder 6 16 18 x 62 10 174694 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat NOTE All componerbtdirnensio...

Page 45: ...LT 7 17732 5 Decal Hood Side 165799X428 pad Footrest RH STLT 8 172331 Decal Deck 169210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 9 163204 Decad Fender Craftsman 178459 Owner s Manual English 10 156439 Decal Fender Danger 178460 Owner s Manual Spanish 12 146046 Decal V Bed Drive Schematic WHEELS TIRES KEY pART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 591 _ Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222 Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire t _...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272064 LIFTASSEMBLY 13 19 13 13 19 20 20 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...7 125631X Grtp Handle Fluted 8 122355X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD_4008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front i6 73350800 Nu_ Hex Jam 112 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 7380G8CO Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspermlon Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing P_ Lil_ 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dim...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272064 MOWERDECK t47 1 48 ...

Page 49: ...165890 Arm Spring Brake Mower 25 123713X Spdng Torsion Deflector 143 t571 9 Bracket Arm Idler 42 26 110452X Nut Push 144 158634 Keeger Belt 42 Clutch Cable 27 130S68X428 Shlatd Deflector 145 165888 Pulley Idler Rat 28 19111616 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 146 171977 Bolt Gardage Idler 29 131491 Rod Hinge 147 131335 Spring Extension 30 157722 Screw ThdrolWasher Head 148 169022 Spdng Return Idler 31 1...

Page 50: ...81 77 79 73 80 17 16 32 93 4_ 19 119 120 19 124 107 9OO s7 o i i ooo o J_ ...

Page 51: ...X 1 575 X 625 Nylon nseft 32 170389 Sleeve Beadng Outooard 81 170423 Wedge Fdc9on Pack 75x1 750x 625 33 142991 Washer 314 Id X 1 1 20d X 82 170424 Clip Washer 316xl 50x 1046 PJated 13 Thk 83 161162 Pin Standard Headless 34 170396 Lip Seal Axle Seat 84 170425 Fitting 5116Sae 5 32 Tube 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X11 39 Key R H 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank 36 170392 Shaft Axte 75 X16 99 Key LH 86 17042...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272064 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16 5 TYPE NUMBER43530 CYLINOER HEN VALVE AND BREATHER I 52 ...

Page 53: ...ather teed 24 12 402 02 S Reed breather 1 12 032 03 S Seal crankshaft 2 Binck cylinder Use Short Block12 522 50 3 12 445 02 S Strap lifting 4 M 839025 S Screw hex flange M8x1 25x25 5 12 380 17 S Dowel tccating 4 J 6 12 755 49 S Kit camshaft Includes 7 8 7 12 g89 31 S Spring actuating 8 12_422 08 S Shim camshaft A R blUe i2 422 _9 S 5h_m c m_ft A P 3 red 12 422 10 S Shtrn camshaft A R yellow 12 422...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272064 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16 5 TYPE NUMBER 43530 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 2 G 54 ...

Page 55: ...ps hd M6x1 0x16 2 11 16x7 8 2 12 12 063 19 S Baffle cylinder 14 236602 S Connector 15 12 132 02 S Spark Plug I fl X 728 1 S Clip cable AIR INTAKE PIL I1RATION 17 M 545010 S Screw hex flange M5xO flxl0 2 KEY pART 18 12 554 14 S Module Ignition NO NO DESCRIPTION 19 12 452 02 S Terminal 20 12 086 35 S Screw h_ socket 1 25 341 03 S Knob air cleaner cover M5x0 8x20 2 2 12 096 24 S Cover air cleaner 21 ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272064 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBERCV16 5 TYPE NUMBER43530 STARTING SYSTEM I I t 6 ENGINE CONTROLS I OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I 56 ...

Page 57: ...53 82 S O Ring upper oil fill tube 5 12 123 04 S Tube oil fill 6 M 645025 S Screw bex flange M6x1 0x25 7 12 153 01 S O Ring lower oil fill tube 8 25 162 07 S Screen oil pickup 9 12 096 03 S Cover oit pickup screen 10 M 545016 S Screw bex flange M5x0 8x16 11 25 462 09 S Valve oil pressure relief 12 12 050 01 S Filter oil 13 25 139 57 S Plug sq hd solid 3 8 14 12 393 01 S Pump oil 15 12 153 06 S O R...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272064 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBERCV16 5 TYPE NUMBER43530 CRANKSHAFT J e _ L EXHAUST J _ _ _ E ...

Page 59: ...2 S Filter fuel in line NOT ILLUS I1RATED 47 154 01 S Clip cable M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5xO 8xlO X 22 11 S Washer lock 1 4 12 757 02 S Kit float 12 757 03 S Kit carburetor repair 12 757 33 S Kit solencld repair 12 454 03 S Tie cable 25 452 20 S Terminal Used to attach carburetor ground lead to carburetor baffle CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 014 37 S Cmnkchafl Includes 2 2 12...

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Page 63: ...RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme I caution hw en changing direction on slopes I ...

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