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Page 1: ...ance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions before operating this equipment For answersto your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Soars 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: ... 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 ...

Page 3: ...ng mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from sedous injury Keep machine free of grass loaves 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 storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATION...

Page 4: ...er operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or otherdebris build up Cleanoii or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before stodng Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never meke 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: ...re where it cannot contact spark plug _ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _ 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 Tires can lose tr...

Page 6: ...aintain 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 Fo Iow 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 WARN...

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

Page 8: ...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 wheel adapter from steering wheel and ...

Page 9: ...on 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 oft 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: ...r you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properlyadjusted 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 All assembly instructionshave been completed ...

Page 11: ...WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWERLI_ _r_tR N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE IGNmON KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL AutomaticModersonly 11 ...

Page 12: ...of battery AI FACHMENT 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 ...

Page 13: ...position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthodzed use 13 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 possibi...

Page 14: ...DES disengage 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 Clutch Lever Attachemnt Engaged Position_ Position Position Position Deflector Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION Do not drive up or down hillswith slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowe...

Page 15: ...de gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting AWARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can aftract 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 should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longe...

Page 16: ...irsttime 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 oft and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing fre...

Page 17: ...that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housingfree of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippingsmany 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 mulche...

Page 18: ...perator mustmaintain tractoras instructedinthis manual Some adjustments will need to be made pedodicaily to properlymaintain your tractor All adjustmentsin the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replacethe spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter as...

Page 19: ... blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise 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 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpen ing blade but ifyou do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to k...

Page 20: ...ther materials 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 trancaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality deter...

Page 21: ...n 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 from base TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 3 Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge 4 Wash it i...

Page 22: ... 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 Place new fuel filter in positionin fuel line with arrow pointing towards carb...

Page 23: ...onnect anti swayber from chassis 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 otherthan the mower deck Is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links ...

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 linksare equal in length If linksare 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 nu...

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

Page 26: ...re 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 purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA i I ERY A 4BkCAUTION Lead acidbatteriesgenerate explosivegases Keap sperks ita...

Page 27: ...it from starting Check wiring See electrical 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 in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 To replace reverse above p...

Page 28: ..._nents with engine runningand shift hlolton controllever in neutral N pesi_ee 3 Idle seeed setting With throttle control lever inslow pes_on engine shouldidle at 1750 RPM ifengine idlestoo slowor fast turnidlespeed adjusting screw in or out unfil con octidleis attained 4 Idlefeel needle setlJno W ril3 throttle control lever in slow posl_on tom idle fuel a_usttnent ueede In dsckwise unltl engine be...

Page 29: ...in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose ortank dudng storage Also expedance indicates that 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 and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel ...

Page 30: ...with fresh 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 rifler 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Check all widng 7 See To Adjust Carburetor ir Service Adjustments section 8 ...

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 end carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 ...

Page 32: ... trapped in transmission dudng 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 tiros for 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 f0 Replace with blades listed in this m...

Page 33: ...SCHEMATIC TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272066 B_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272066 i I i i 33 _ i 52 _ i I 34 ...

Page 35: ...11 25 146147 Cable Bottely g Gauge Red W lit _Ire 26 175158 Fuse 20Amp 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 GaL_ge Black 12 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch Ignlitc_ 33 1404 _ Key Ignition 40 178440 Harness Ignition 41 711104_ Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 X 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 protec...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272066 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 12 3 74 2O8 36 ...

Page 37: ...l 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm Plvct Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Gritte Pickolf LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 _ 55 14520_ Bracket Grille Pickofl RH 57 1_522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 58 150127 Duct Air Engine P L LT 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 DashLower STLT 74 73_80600...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272066 GROUNDDRIVE 197 _ 164 63 1641 42 32 2 32 62 52 36 3O 212 70 116 _8 _202 ...

Page 39: ... Rdhd Sqneck 3 8 16 x 125 35 120183X Beadng Nylon 120 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 36 19211616 Washer 150 175456 Spacer Retainer 37 1572H Pin Rdl_ 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga 38 196936 Pulley Composite Plat 156 166002 Washer Srded 3 161D x 1 125 39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 158 165589 Bracket Shift Mount 40 175461 Spacer Split 159 165494 HubTageredFl_geShiftLt 41 175556 Keeper...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272066 STEERINGASSEMBLY J 4O ...

Page 41: ... STD561210 Pin 130465 Rod Tie 36 15509_ Bushing Steedn 9 37 152927 S_ew 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 3_ 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut LockCenter3_ 24UNF 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054x425 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 15 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 46 12123_X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Figing Grease 51 STD541431 NutLock...

Page 42: ...ENGtNE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272066 38 37 29 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester YL_ 42 ...

Page 43: ...or Spark 31 109202X Tank Fuel 32 158990 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 148315 plug Drain Oi_Easy 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Head Tnd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17 _00612 Screw Hex Wsh Tndr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19Q91416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x _6Gauge 77 19101216 Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 80 74760508 Bo9 Hex Hd 5 16 18 Unc x 1 2 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20Unc 101...

Page 44: ...3 32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 16 121250X Spring 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 17 t2397_ Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 6 _1437 Nut 21 171852 Boit Shoulder 5 16 18UNC 7 124181X Spring Seat 22 S _541431 Nut 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16x1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 17 32x1 3 16x 12Ga 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 16 x 62 10 174894 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat NOTE All componen dirnensl...

Page 45: ...28 Pad Footrest RH STLT 8 172331 Decal Deck 169210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 9 163204 Decal Fender Crattsman 179217 Owner s Manual English 10 156439 Decal Fender Danger 179218 Owner s M_nual Spanlsh 12 146046 Decal V Belt Drive Schematic WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 4 10 1 59192 VEdveCap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 1067 22 _re Front 4 59904 Tube Front Ire Not Provided Service Item Only 5 106...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272066 LIFTASSEMBLY 46 ...

Page 47: ...on 7 125631X Gdp Haedle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link tJtt R H 13 S FD624 X_ Retainer Spdng 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insed 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 16_865 Beaedg Pvt Ufi 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimen...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272066 MOWERDECK 157 01167 154 5 147 14 21 48 ...

Page 49: ...131494 Pulley Idler Flat 151 169670 37 1D551_37 Washer 13i32x13 16x16Ga 152 169676 40 S_541437 NutCrowrdock3_ 16UNC 153 169674 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 154 169675 45 S 1I 0940 _ Retainer 155 169671 46 137729 Screw Tnd Rell t 4 20xs 8 156 169672 48 133944 Washer Hardened 157 169669 49 174284 Roller Assemb y Cam Foilower 158 17720410 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24Gr 5 159 72140614 51 3_541410 Lockn...

Page 50: ...7g 73 17 16 32 120_ 19 124 11 i i _ oZ oO m_ rm zr fo o 0_ 60 58 48 107 _43 ...

Page 51: ...njf Nylon Insert 32 170389 SleeveBea shg O utboard 81 170423 Wedge Fdctton Pack 75xl 750x 625 33 142991 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 1 20d X 8_ 170424 Clip Washer 316x1 50x 1046 Rated 13Thk 83 161162 Pin Stanrt atrt Headless 34 170390 Lip Seal Asle Seal 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 See 5 32 Tube 35 170_91 Shaft Axle 75 Xl 1 39 Key R H 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank 36 170392 Shaft Axle 75 X16 99 Key LH 86 170427 Ex...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272066 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER26509 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 11 1 t8 52 ...

Page 53: ... S Shim camshaft A R black 12 422 07 S Shim camshaft A R white M6xl Ox34 2 12 12 089_1 S Spdng valve 2 9 12 144 28 S Shaft balance 13 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 2 10 12 874 01 S Piston wiring Set Std 14 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 2 Inaludes 11 12 15 12 468 05 S Washer pan 13 32 12 874 02 S Piston w Rng Set 25 16 12 112 13 S Spacer head bolt exhaust 12 874 03 S Piston w Ring Set 50 port 11 12 018 0...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272066 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I AIR INTAKE J 54 ...

Page 55: ...2 132 02 S Spark Plug M6x1 0x16 2 18 X 728 1 S Clip cable 2 12 12 063 19 S Baffle cylinder 19 M 545010 S Screw hex flange NOT ILLUSTRATED M5x08xl0 2 M 541050 S Nut hex flange M5x0 8 20 12 584 04 S Module ignition 12 096 40 S Cover goes over rectifier NOT ILLUSTRATED rnguietorhble in blower 12 154 06 S Clip 2 housing 12 454 03 S Tie wire 12 141 01 S Retainer dug 2 secures 12 518 35 S Lead white 36 ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272066 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER26509 STARTING SYSTEM 1 I l _ S ENGINE CONTROLS i f r It OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I 56 ...

Page 57: ... S 5 12 123 04 S Tube oil fill 17 25 158 11 S 6 M 645025 S Screw hex fiange M6x1 0x25 7 12 153 01 S O Ring lower oil fill tube 8 25 162 07 S Screen oit pickup 9 12 096 03 S Cover oil pickup screen 10 M 545016 S Screw hex flange MSx0 8x16 11 25 462 09 S Valve oil pressure relief 12 12 O50 01 S Filter oil 13 X 75 10 S Plug sq hd solid 3 8 14 12 393 01 S Pump oil 15 12 153 06 S O Ring oil pump cover ...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272066 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKSHAFT I I I FUELSYSTEM I 58 ...

Page 59: ... S C_amp hose 2 10 25 353 10 S Line fuel g 11 25 050 02 S Filter fuel in line 12 47 154 01 S Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5x0 Sxl0 12 757 02 S Kit float 12 757 33 S Kit solenoid repaJr 12 757 03 S Kit repair 12 454 03 S e cable 12 518 37 S Lead red 37 20 gauge uninsoiated socket and insulated socket terminals CRANKSHAFT KEY pART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 O14 57 S Cranks...

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

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