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Page 1: ...ion Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 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 debds or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscon tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or ox...

Page 3: ... mower safely enough to protect t hemselves and others from senous injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris 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 I SLOPE OPERATIO...

Page 4: ...r operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop 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 or...

Page 5: ...wire where it cannot contact spark plug ACAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor ACAUTION 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: ... to assemble 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 instructionsunder Mainte nance_ and Storage sections of this ow...

Page 7: ... Springs double loop _ 1 Front Plate _ 2 Flanged _ Pins 2 Retainer Springs single loop i 4 AdjustingBar _ L _ _ 3 _4x 3_she_SG a 4_ Pins O_ 4 Wheels 4 Locknut 3 8 16 2 Locknuts 5 16 18 _ _ _ Nose Relier I lllll lnlbllllLIIIIbllLI1 r 2 Hex Bolts rD lU X 1 _ Brackets 2 Washers 17 32x 7 8 x 16 Ga Key Slope Sheet Video Cassette ForFuture Use 7 ...

Page 8: ...large flat washer from steering shaft 2 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 3 Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft 4 Position steering wheel so cross bars are hodzontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adaptor 5 Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with lock nut and large flat washer previously removed Tighten securely 6 Snap steeri...

Page 9: ...e area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed 2 Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline 3 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake 4 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 5 Press lift lever plunger end raise attachment lift lever to its highest position ...

Page 10: ...stment knob counterclockwise until it stops 4 Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control 5 Be sure belt tension rod is in disen gaged position 6 Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove 7 Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown 8 Installfront plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with sin...

Page 11: ...de drive belts inthe Service and Adjustments sectionof thismanual Verifythat the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn howto operate yourtractor check to see that the brake is propedy adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE inthe Service and Adjustmentssectionof this manual o CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performanc...

Page 12: ...ING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP L_HT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT _r_ l R N H L AT ACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED 3I PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFEI_ RULES SECTION DANGER KEEp HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL AutOmaticModelsonly 12 ...

Page 13: ...r other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turnsthe headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor A I rACHMENTLIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjustthe mowerdeckor oth...

Page 14: ...tion key to OFF position and remove key Always remove kay when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use 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 conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate ...

Page 15: ...o readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck Spdn Clevis Pin TO OPERATE MOWER Yourtractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP ...

Page 16: ...thanol 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 should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage...

Page 17: ... leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distribu tion of clippingsand more uniform cutting When mowing large areas sta...

Page 18: ...ed 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 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 mixture and help your engine run better and last longe...

Page 19: ...RE For best resultsmower 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 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 Reass...

Page 20: ...cording to your expected operating temperature Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expecte...

Page 21: ...dge 6 Remove nut and cartridge plate 7 Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge 8 Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud Replace if necessary 9 Reassemble air cleaner cartridge plate and nut 10 Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob Foam Knob_ Rubber Se_ Cadddge Plate ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season o...

Page 22: ... deck 8 Raise attachment lift to its highest position 9 Slide mower forward and remove bolt from electdc clutch pulley 10 Slide mower out from under nght side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are pro...

Page 23: ...t frontthan rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance 13 is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment _ oo Blade a o BOTH FRONTLINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH Nut E N...

Page 24: ...ry idler arm and secondary spring arm 9 Install new belt in lower groove ol R H mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandrel pulley as shown 10 Carefully roll belt over L H mandrel pulley Make sure belt is in all grooves propedy 11 Reinstall L H mandrel cover 12 Reinstall mower to tractor See INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual 13 Reassemble mower drive belt See T...

Page 25: ...ar wheel 3 Position the gear shiftlever in the neutral N position 4 Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position Gearshift Lever Neutral BoR Lock G_e TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to dght when wheels are positioned straight forward remove stee...

Page 26: ...wristwatch bands dogs etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hoed to raised position 2 Remove terminal guard 3 Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 4 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 6 First connect RED battery cable to ...

Page 27: ...not running move throttle control lever to fast position 2 Check that speed control lever is against stop screw If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw Tighten clamp screw securely Idle Fuel Adjusting Idle Speed Needle Screw Control Cable _hoke Cord Cable Stop Screw TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adju...

Page 28: ...and shift motion control lever in neutral N position NOTE The high idle is sat at the factory and cannot be adjusted 2 Idle seeed settino With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1200 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained 3 Idle fuel needle setting With throttle oontrol lever in slow position turn idl...

Page 29: ... essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank duringstorage Also 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 and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fue...

Page 30: ... NIII not start CORRECTION 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attemptingto start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank 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 qu...

Page 31: ...wer deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 refillwith fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refilltank with fresh g...

Page 32: ...ed wiring 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 tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down f O Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes 1 ...

Page 33: ...S ON SOLENOID I i_llN CYL ENGINES IF SO EQUIPPED _ SyST_OLrr_ w m_L_ I _O0nm _ I __TERNATOR PTO SWITCH _ HEAD LIGHTS _ C_ _CU R OFF _ C GIO H ON FIB ErA D G F C REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H B WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVEO FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO O A PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRtNG 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272233 4O 26 34 ...

Page 35: ...ess Light 25 178909 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Kabs Hex 1 4 20 UNC 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 175442 Switch Ignition 33 175447 Key Molded Craftsman 40 178452 Harness Ignition 42 154336 CoverTerminal 45 177500 Ammeter 46 177501 Hourmeter Snap In 50 178461 Switch Pto 3 Pdt Red Delta 55 17490506 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18x 1 2 67 17750_ PIOConneolor 68 177503 Connector...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272233 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 42 29 2O9 36 ...

Page 37: ...sm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174988 Bracket Pivot Hood LTX 42 172545X599 Lens LH 43 172544X599 Lens RH 58 174993 Duct Hood 60 1_533707 BoltRdhd Sqnk3i8 16UNCx3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower STYT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC t14 158112 Keeper Beit Rear Lh STL 115 17060620 Scew 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 1757_2 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 BraCket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 1565...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272233 GROUND DRIVE 163 156 5 18 38 ...

Page 39: ...1437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 UNC 52 S RT_41431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 UNC 53 105710X Link Clutch 56 105709X Spring Clutch Return 56 17060616 Screw 3 6 16 x 1 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 17060612 Screw 3 6 16 x 3 4 123533X Cover Pedal 175417 Pultey Clutch 126197X Wach_ 154778 Keeper Bolt Engine Fool Proof 137057 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga STD581075 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272233 STEERINGASSEMBLY 222J2222 4O ...

Page 41: ...170162 Rod Tie 33 19111216 Washar 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 34 31_51131 Washer Lock HW Spr 5 16 35 73540500 Locknut 5 16 24 Unf 36 155105 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 175140X418 Insert Steedng Wheel 40 STD541537 Gripco Nut 41 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 174530X418 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 46 12123_X Cap Spindle 65 160G67 Spacer Brace Axle 67 7214G618 Bol...

Page 42: ... 8 171877 Bolt 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 w Seres 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 10 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 39 109227X Pad Idler 13 24 041 _ Muflter Gasket See Engine 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Breakdown 81 73510400 Nut Keps Flex 1 4 20 UNC 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 101 M73030600 Nut Flange M8 1 25 16 11G506_ Washer Lock External Tooth 3 8 102 164863 Screw Hwhd H Lo 13016 x 3 4 17 174...

Page 43: ...andle Fluted Link Lift LH Unk Uft R H Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC TmrtnK_ Nut Lock wiwsh 1 2 13 UNC Retainer Spdng KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 31 176205 Beanng Pvt Uft Spherical 32 175994 Nut lift Unk 7 16 20 36 155097 Poinler Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17_16 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 41 1_ Indicator Height St t 49 145212 Nut Hex ...

Page 44: ...2 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 174894 Pan Seat Emboss QCK Conn 11 177957 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting 13 121248X Bushing Snap KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 _12 EOH Can age 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 121249X Space_ Split 16 123740X Spdng 17 123976X Loc_nut Range 114Gr 5 18 124238X Cap Spdng Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 25 127018X Bolt ...

Page 45: ...7918 Decal Blower Housing 20 149516 Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng 21 174969 Reflect_ 22 174970 Reflector 23 178 o69 Decal Seat 24 177914 Decal Engine 25 177915 Decal Engine 26 178455 Decal Deck Caution 48 138311 Decal LiftHandle 174898X418 Pad Footrest LH STLT 174999X418 Pad Footrest RH STLT 179435 Owners Manual English 179436 Owner s Man ual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRI...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272233 MOWERDECK 46 112 S 18 46 ...

Page 47: ...n 109 73680400 Nut Crownlock 1 4 20 26 110452 Nut Push 110 175016 Arm Spdng Secondary 27 174346X428 DefiectorShield 112 174 387 LinkTensionReliefLever 28 19111016 Washer 11i32x5 8x16Ga 113 7211C5 _ BudCarr 5 16 18x1 29 131491 Rod Hinge 114 174384 TenSion Asm Relief Lever 30 173984 Screw Thdroll DOP PT Hex 115 174609 Arm Spdng Tension Relief 31 129963 Washer Spacer MowerVented 116 137644 Bolt Shout...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272233 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER206 545C 160 13 48 ...

Page 49: ...77A Ball 5 1 6 dia 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 6 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 65 780189 Rat Washer 563 ID x 062W 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 4 66 776422 Input Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x t 3 8 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 69 792170 Retaining Ring 27 792035 Rutainidg Ring 70 786187 Spacer 890 28 7...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272233 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER65578 I 7 _111 5O ...

Page 51: ...7 24 755 76 S Kit valve cover breather 19 Incl 16 17 28 20 28 25 313 02 S Grommet rubber 29 24 755 57 S Kit breather separator Includes 28 30 33 30 M 545016 S Screw hex flange MSx0 Sx16 2 31 24 445 02 S Strap breather 32 24 126 44 S Bracket breather separator 33 24 112 12 S Spacer 34 24 294 06 S Firing 35 24 326 13 S Hose breather 36 24 326 14 S Hose breather 37 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 2 1 24 032 0...

Page 52: ...MODEL NUMBER 917 272233 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 IGNITIONIELECTRICA L allumaoe ou Electrlaue L 3 AIR INTAKE J I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I l Habitationde souffleuret D_ calentl _17 52 ...

Page 53: ...4 518 12 S insulated gdp barrel eyelets 5 24 113 18 S Decal grass screen 6 25 454 03 S Tie wire 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 24 027 20 S Housing blower Incl 2 4 24 100 01 B Nut plastic 3 25 139 16 S Plug button 9 16 24 100 02 S Nut plastic 2 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x2O 4 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5xO Sx16 3 M 551016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 M 645016 S Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 5 24 146...

Page 54: ...DEL NUMBER 917 272233 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 STARTING SYSTEM I Ddmarrant Svstbmel I 3 ENGINE CONTROLS Moteur Contr01e ILPAN I LUBRICATION e L Hulle Pan Lubrlficatlon I _B q t t5 11 4 54 ...

Page 55: ...w thread form ng 2 15 24 090 07 S Lever throttle actuator 16 X 20 1 S Washer lock 1 4 17 M 541050 S Nut hex flange M5x0 8 18 24 468 O_ S Washer pt_dn 5 5 mm 3 19 24 089 45 S Spdng governor 20 M 446030 S Nut hex M4x0 7 21 24 090 13 S Lever throttle controi 22 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 23 24 089 51 S Spring throthe flmitar 24 24 090 05 S Lever choke 25 41 46E 03 S Washer spring 1 4 26 M ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272233 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 CRANKSHAFT I Vilebrequin 2 _ 1 EXHAUST I_chaDDement FUEL SYSTEM I Fuel Svst_mel 4 1 5 I o 9 t3 14 56 ...

Page 57: ... 24 053 25 Carburetorassembly For informationonJynot availabre separatsly Service with kits 24 757 18 S 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 22 S 4 24 041 14 S Gasket air cleaner base 5 M 629095 S Stud M6xl 0x95 2 6 M 641060 S Nut hex flange M6xl 0 2 7 47 154 01 S Clip cable E 24 383 03 S Line fuel 10 5 8 2 9 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 6 10 24 086 12 S Screw hex cap M6x1 7x18 2 11 24 393 16 S Pump fuel puls...

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Page 59: ...NLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I i greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gredu r ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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