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Page 1: ...intenance 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...egligence 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 con tained 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 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 II SLOPE OPER...

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

Page 5: ...e where it cannot contact spark plug _ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose controlof the tractor ACAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specificationsof the manufacturerof 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 losetraction...

Page 6: ...mble 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 RESPONS B LITIES Read and observe the safety rules Fctlow a regular schedule in maintain ing caringfor and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s man...

Page 7: ...rings double loop _P 1 Front Plate 2 Retainer Springs single loop F 4 Adjusting Bar 4 Shoulder Bolt _ 4 Retainer Springs 4 Wheels _double Ioopj 4 Locknut 3 8 16 2 Locknuts 5 16 18 _ ____ Nose Roller u 2 ex Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 _ _J Nr aScekR s er 2 Washers 17 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Ke I Slope Sheet 2 Keys Video Cassette For Future Use 7 ...

Page 8: ...ut and large flat washer from steeringshaft 2 Positionfront whee s o1the tractor so they are pointingstraight forward 3 Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft 4 Positionsteering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter 5 Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with lock nut and large flat washer previouslyremoved Tighten securely 6 Snap stee...

Page 9: ... front oftractorisclear 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 dutch brake pedal and set the parking brake 4 Place gear shift lever in neutral N I position 5 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 6 Start the...

Page 10: ...oves 3 If equipped turn height adjustment knob counterclockwiseuntil 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 ctutch pulley groove 7 Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown 8 Install front plate assembly to tractor susp...

Page 11: ...rive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Venfy 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 end AdjustmenLs section of this manual I CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best perfo...

Page 12: ...OW WARNING ENO NEO ENO NEOFP O LPnESSUaE L G TaON O _MP FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWERLIF r_ l R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED 5I PARKING BRAKE A 7 ACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automalic Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ...her attachmentsmounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headtightson and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for deotutchlng and braking the tractor _ nd starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor ATTACHMENT LtFT LE_ ER Used to raise io _er _ nd adiust the mower deck or ot...

Page 14: ...OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized 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 possi...

Page 15: ...ge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck Retainer Spring Clevis Pin TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor 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 shutoff the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOW...

Page 16: ...anol 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 longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Usa fresh fuel next season See Storage...

Page 17: ...rly 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 clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas...

Page 18: ...n this tractor does not cover itemsthat have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive fullvalue from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain yourtractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustmentssection of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year ...

Page 19: ...ate unless the operator is in the seat BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest positionto allow access to blades NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 2 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 3 Install new or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and ...

Page 20: ...our 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 expected before oil...

Page 21: ...ge 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 Knob Foam Nut Rubber Seal artridge Plate ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every seas...

Page 22: ...hest position 9 Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley t0 Slide mower out from under right 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 Adjustthe mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properlyinflated See PROD UCT SPECIFICATIO...

Page 23: ...ighten nut D against trunnion on both front links To raise front of blade loosen nut D from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut C on both front links an equal number of turns When distance B is 1 8 to 1 2 lower st front than rear tighten nut D against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH Nut D_ ut C Front Plate Trunnion Assembly...

Page 24: ...dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface 7 Check secondaryidler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely 8 Be surespdng is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm 9 Install new belt in lower groove of R H mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandrel pulley as shown 10 Carefufly roll belt over L H mandrel pulley Make sure bel...

Page 25: ... gear shift lever in the neutral N position 4 Tighten adjustment bctt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower deck heightto the lowest position Gearshift Lever Gate TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight fon_ard remove steering wheel and reassemble per instruct...

Page 26: ...tery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hood 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 ...

Page 27: ...before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine 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 Stop Screw TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory ...

Page 28: ...nd shift motion control lever in neutral N position NOTE The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted 2 Idle shoed settina 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 controllever in slow position turn idle ...

Page 29: ... essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank duringstorage Also expedance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol san 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 fuel...

Page 30: ...lty solenoid or starter 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See 1 OSTART ENGIN E 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 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 1O Contact a Sears or other q...

Page 31: ...d mower deck vent holes from buildupof 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 refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fr...

Page 32: ... damaged wiring 1 Place throttlecontrol in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tiresfor proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall brades sharp edge I down I 10 Replace with blades listed n ths manua 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes 1 ...

Page 33: ... BATTERy PTO SWITCH HEAD LIGHTS POSmON L CIRCU_ IoFF C G B H ___ ON F_B E A D G F C REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS H B NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO D A PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272234 43 79 4O 29 34 ...

Page 35: ...s Light 25 178909 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps 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 Cover Terminal 45 177500 Ammeter 46 177501 Hourmetar Snap In 50 178461 Switch Pro 3 Pdt Red Delta 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5v 16 18 x 1 2 67 177502 Pin Connector 68 177503 Connec...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 272234 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 42 3 142 60 26 2O9 29 36 ...

Page 37: ...cket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174988 Bracket Pivot Hood LTX 42 172545X599 Lens LH 43 172544X599 Lens RH 58 174993 DuctHood 60 STD533707 BoltRdhd Sqnk3 8 16UNCx3 4 64 174997 Dash LowerSTYT 74 STD541437 Nul Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 114 158112 Keeper BeltRear Lh STL 115 17060620 Scew 3 8 16 x I 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 272234 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 38 ...

Page 39: ... 5 16 18 Gr 5 Bracket Transaxle 150 175456 Spacer Retainer B01t 151 19133210 Washer 15 32 x 2 x tO Ga Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 156 166002 Washer Breed 5 161D x 1 125 Beaodg Nylon 158 165559 Bracket Shift Mount Washer 159 165494 Hub Tapered Flange ShiftLt Roll Pin 161 72140406 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 5 4 Gr 5 Pulley Idler Flat 162 73680400 NutCrownlocklt4 20Uno Belt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 3 163 74780416...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272234 STEERINGASSEMBLY Lo _____ 72 n 22 4O ...

Page 41: ... 177883 Shaft Assembly Steering 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 5 4 170162 Rod Tie 19111216 Washar 11 92 x 3 4 x 16 Ga STD551131 Washer Lock Hvy Spt 5 16 73540500 Locknut5 16 24 Unf 159105 Bushing Steering 152927 Screw 17514OX418 Insert SteeringWheel STD541537 Gripco Nut 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 174530X418 Boot Steering Shaft 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 121232X Cap Spindle 160367 Spacer B...

Page 42: ...0 Washer Lock External Tooth 3 8 17 17490624 ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Brownleg Debris Guard 25 175441X505 Choke Control 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 29 137180 Kit Spark An ester 31 157103 Tank Fuel 3_ 161696 CapAsmFuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 106082X Pad Spacer 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 39 109227X Pad Idler 45 170 _612 Screw ...

Page 43: ...ift L H Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC Tturglk_n Nut Lock whvsh 1 2 13 UNC Retainer Spring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 31 176205 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 175994 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11132 x 1 1 2 x 10 Oa 41 155098 IndiCatorHeight Stlt 49 145212 Nut Hex Larg...

Page 44: ...32 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 174894 Pan Seat Emboss QCK Conn 1t 177957 Knob Seat 12 121246 Bracket Switch Mounting 13 121248X Bushing Snap KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 121249X Spacer Split 16 123740X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 18 124238X Cap Spbng Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 9 16 18 UNC 22 BTD54143t Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 25 127...

Page 45: ... Side 19 177918 Decal BlowerHousing 20 149516 DecaJ Batter Dngr Psn Eng 21 174969 Reflector 22 174970 Reflector 23 178989 Decal Seat 24 177914 Decal Engine 25 177915 Decal Engine 26 178455 Decal Deck Caution 48 138311 Decal Lilt Handle 174998 418 Pad Fcotrest LH STLT 174999X418 Pad Footrest RH STLT 179435 Owner s Manual English 179436 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272234 MOWER DECK 112 I 2t 46 _90 91 80 i 11 I 109 19 11_ 18 29 2 _ 46 ...

Page 47: ...g Torsion 109 73680400 Nut Crownlock 1 4 20 26 110452X Nut Push 110 175016 Arm Spring Secondary 27 174346X428 Deflector Shield 112 174387 LinkTension Relief Lever 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 113 72110508 BoltCarr 5i16 18x1 29 131491 Rod Hinge 114 174384 Tension Asm Relief Lever 30 173984 Screw Thdroll DOP PT Hex 115 174609 Ann Spdng Tension Relief 31 129963 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 116 137...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272234 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C o 71B 47 157 48 ...

Page 49: ...92077A Ball 5 16 die 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 66 776422 Input Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 5 8 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg o12 69 792170 RetainingRing 27 792035 RetainingRing 70 786187 Spacer 890 28...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272234 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBERCV624 TYPE NUMBER65578 i j I 1 _ n _ _ 50 ...

Page 51: ...53 16 S O Ring 12 422 11 S Shim camshaft A R 17 24 086 32_S Screw shoulder 4 12 422 12 S Shim camshaft A R 18 24 445 01 S Strap lifting 10 24 012 10 S Camshaft 15 24 016 01 S Valve exhaust Std 2 11 52 139 09 S Plug cup 24 016 02 S Valve exhaust 25 2 12 M 545010 S Screw bex 8ange 25 24 617 01 S Valve intake Std 2 M5x0 6xl0 2 24 017 02 S Valve intake 25 2 13 24 018 04 S Retainer reed 2 21 24 032 05 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272234 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBERCV624 TYPE NUMBER65578 IGNITION ELECTRIC AL D alluma ze ou ElectriQue f t4 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I Habitation de souffleur et D_calentl I 52 ...

Page 53: ... 24 113 18 S Decal grass screen 25 454 03 S Tie wire 3 1 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 24 027 20 S Housing blower Incl 2 4 24 100 01 S 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 8x20 4 M 545016 S Screw hex flange MSxO ext 6 3 M 551016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 M 645016 S Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 6 24 146 16 S P ate back ng 2 side 24 146...

Page 54: ...R 917 272234 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBERCV624 TYPE NUMBER65578 STARTINGSYSTEM I Ddmarrant Svst_me_ t m 6 ENGINE CONTROLS Moteur Contr_le __I I_ _ _ I U OIL PAN LUBRICATIONI De L Hulle Pan Lubriflcatlon I m T I l_ O1 _0 tP 54 ...

Page 55: ...ring 1 4 Screw hex cap M4xO Tx25 Linkage choke 1 24 211 O3 S 2 24 g90 33 S 3 M 641060 S 4 24 089 01 S 5 25 158 08oS 6 24 079 04 S 7 25 158 11 S 8 M 545B 6 S 9 M 547050 S 10 24 089 03 S 11 24 126 56 S 12 M 64501B S 13 12 237 01 S 14 24 086 43 S 15 24 090 07 S 16 X 20 1 S 17 M 541050 S 18 24 468 01 S 19 24 089 45 B 20 M 446030 S 21 24 090 13 S 22 M 545020 S 23 24 089 51 S 24 24 090 05 S 25 41 468 03...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272234 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 CRANKSHAFT I Vilebrequin EXHAUST Echa Dement FUEL SYSTEM Fuel Svst_me 4 t T 14 5 7 8 56 ...

Page 57: ...0 24 086 12 S 24 755 107 S Gasket Set DESCRIPTION Kit carburetor w gaskets Includes 2 4 Gasket carburetor Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately SewIce with kits 24 757 15 S 24 757 19 S 24 757 2_ S 24 757 22 S Gasket air cleaner base Stud M6xl 0x95 2 Nut hex flange M6xl 0 2 Clip cable L ne fuet 15 518 2 Clamp hose 6 Screw hex cap M6x1 7x18 2 11 24 393 16 S Pump fuel puls...

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Page 59: ...O ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 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 Joss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes HI ...

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