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Page 1: ...es differently from previously 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 I160179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears...

Page 2: ...nkshaft or over speeding 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 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 sys...

Page 3: ...e 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the r ding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution ...

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 storing Slop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary 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 o...

Page 5: ... 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 trac...

Page 6: ...ble 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 Cus tomer Responsibilities and Storage sections of th...

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

Page 8: ... extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and ocknut Tighten securely 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars a...

Page 9: ... 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 _II WARNING Before starting read understand and follo...

Page 10: ...ng motion 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 ...

Page 11: ...ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP 11_ LIGHT l FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT _r_ l R N H L _1 ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...charging of 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 CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Use...

Page 13: ...ctor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine I 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 always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass are...

Page 14: ... engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2_ Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES 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 E gaged __ _Lift Lever High Position __ _ _ _ Position...

Page 15: ...ds 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 clays 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 Instructions for additional information Never...

Page 16: ... before mowing Always operate engine at full throtUe when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used 16 MUL...

Page 17: ...ENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor 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 o...

Page 18: ...ise 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 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...

Page 19: ...n Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service c_asaitioation SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 R...

Page 20: ... Base MUFFLER 3 Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could 4 create a fire hazard and or damage 2O SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil ...

Page 21: ...ch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll bert off engine pulley 4 Remove 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 swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rea...

Page 22: ...ecessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 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 number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mow...

Page 23: ...ng brake 2 Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Conta...

Page 24: ...eassemble 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 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 Washers Retainin Ring Axle Cover i Sq...

Page 25: ...ct BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Battery Door Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable 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 INT...

Page 26: ...turnedin too tight NOTE The carburetoron thisengine is low emission it is equipped withan idlefuel adjusting needle with a limitercap which allows some adjustmentwithinthe limits allowed by the cap Do not attemptto remove the limitercap The limitercap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle 1 Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttlecontrolcable is adjustedproperty see a...

Page 27: ...essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experiance 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 tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fue...

Page 28: ...ulty solenoid or starter 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 19 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other ...

Page 29: ... Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 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 carbura tor ...

Page 30: ...y cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower de...

Page 31: ...17 272070 RED _ED IGNITION SWITCH 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 PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 31 ...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272070 22 32 ...

Page 33: ...1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Ign 170219 Hamess Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 131563 Cover Terminal Red 175141 Solenoid 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 141940 Protection Wire Loop 109748X...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272070 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 _1S9 17 60_ 1__ 30 212_ 3g 166 6O 34 ...

Page 35: ...1 2 38 169834 Pivot Bracket Assembly Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 150127 Duct Air Engine 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 79 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8016UNC 114 158112 Keeper Bell Rear Lh Stl P930 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 165867 PlateReinforcementSTLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 154207 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Ro...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272070 GROUND DRIVE 197 21 10 14 16 _ 169 164_44 18 32 30 166 156 5 18 62 35 37 34 22 I 26 27 11G 150 48 36 ...

Page 37: ...n 202 58 STD623712 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 212 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 59 189891 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 62 8883R Cover Pedal PART NO DESCRIPTION 140186 Pulley Engine 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Grade 5 STD551143 washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof 134683 Guide Mower Drive Belt RH 137057 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga STD881075 E...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272070 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ 38 _ 83 4 I 1 __ i _1 _ 42 38 ...

Page 39: ... Steedng 126847X Bushing Link Drag 136874 Gear Sector 19131416 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 STD561210 Pin Cotter 130465 Rod Tie 155099 Bushing Steedng 152927 Screw 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 6 x 12 Gauge STD5415 37 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 145054X428 Boot Steedng Shaft 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge...

Page 40: ...180 Arrestor Spark 31 109202X Tank Fuel 32 158990 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 184088X Bushing Snap Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hxwsb Tbdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 77 19101216 Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 80 74760508 ...

Page 41: ... 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 SIk Zi 22 STD541431 8 1700 O16 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 24 19171912 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X 10 174894 Pan Pnt Seat blk 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 B_kPnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 U...

Page 42: ... Decal V Belt Scbematic 20 149516 Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng 138311 Decal Lift Handle 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 177385 Owner s Man ual English 177386 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 Stem Value 3 106222X Tire F TS 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 front White Se...

Page 43: ...long 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139868 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 STD624CO8 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 t 30171 Trunnion Bik Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Beadng Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Cr...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272070 MOWER DECK 34 116 113 111 11 117 _ 1 118 _ 130 5 6 19 21 I I 21 22 23 24 I 28 I 117 _116 27 44 ...

Page 45: ... 189674 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 154 169675 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16Ca 155 169671 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 156 169672 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 157 169669 45 STD624C03 Retainer 158 17720410 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20x 5 8 159 72140614 48 133944 Washer Hardened 130794 49 174284 Roller Assembly Cam Follower 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 169583 51 STD541410 L...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272070 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 47 6O 41A 7g 46 ...

Page 47: ...sher 627 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 782 ID x O31W 79 792144 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 IO x 031 W 82 778333 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 83 778338 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 85 792154 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 87 788089A Use As Needed 150 788093A 31A 780195 FlatWasher 7501Dx 062W 157 789088A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 190 730229A 34 780194 Bushing 563 900 79...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272070 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27505 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHERI 21 24 20 19 18 48 ...

Page 49: ...m camshaft A R black 12 12 089 01 S Spring valve 2 12 422 07 S Shim camshaft A R white 13 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 2 9 12 144 28 S Shaft balance 14 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 2 10 12 874 07 S Piston w Ring Set Std 15 12 465 05 S Washer plain 13 32 _nc_udeS 11 12 16 12 112 13 S Spacer head bolt exhaust 12 874 11 S Piston w Ring Set 08 port 12 874 08 S Piston w Ring Set 25 17 12 086 15 S Screw hex...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272070 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27505 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESI 0 8J 4 5 5O ...

Page 51: ...O M 545010 S Screw hex flange 1 12 281 01 S M5x0 8xl0 2 2 25 341 03 S 16 17 18 19 20 12 584 04 S Module ignition NOT ILLUSTRATED f2 176 44 S Harness wiring 24 518 12 S Lead black 6 12 gauge insulated grip barrel eyelet terminals 12 518 35 S Lead white 36 18 gauge fully insulated push on tab and uninsulated socket terminals 3 12 096o24 S 4 12 083 f2 S 5 f2 100_08 S 6 12 083 1O S 7 12 743 12 S 8 12 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272070 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27505 STARTING SYSTEM I I ENGINE CONTROLS I 1_ _ k_ kk k t J _ _13 td_F_ _ _ I OIL PAN LUBRICATION I 2 4 52 ...

Page 53: ...45025 S Screw hex flange M6x1 0x25 12 153 gl S O Ring lower oil fill tube 25 162 07 S Screen oil pickup 12 096 03 S Cover oil pickup screen M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 25 462 B9 S Valve oil pressure relief 52 050 02 S Filter oil 25 139 57 S Plug sg hd solid 3 8 12 393 01 S Pump oil 12 153 B6 S O Ring oil pump cover 12 096 34 S Cover oil pump M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 12 032...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272070 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27505 CRANKSHAFTJ EXHAUST I 54 ...

Page 55: ...buretor repair 12 uninsulated socket 757 03 S Kit terminals attaches solenoid repair 12 757 33 S carburetor ground read to 6 12 041 01 S Gasket carburetor 2 carb baffle 7 12 265 06 S Deflector heat 8 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 6 CRANKSHAFT 9 52 353 22 S Lithe fue_ 12 1 4 10 25 050 03 S Filter fuel in line KEY PART 11 12 559 B1 S Kit fuel pump Includes 12 NO NO DESCRIPTION f4 12 M 64502B S Screw hex ha...

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Page 59: ...LY RIDE UPAND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL Ln _0 1_ erate 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 loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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