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Page 1: ...on 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: ...ator negligence including but not limited to electdcal 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 instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated o...

Page 3: ...iding mower safely enough to protecttbem selves and othersfrom serious injury Keep machine fl ee of grass leaves or other debris build upwhich can touch bet exhaust engine parts and bum Do net allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oilor fuel spillage before operating or storingthe machine Allow machine to cool before storage I1 SLOPE OPERAT...

Page 4: ...es Check their proper operation regula Keep machine free of grass leaves other debris build up Clean oil or fL spillage Allow machine to cool bef stodng Stop and inspect the equipment if y_ strike an object Repair if necessar before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subj to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts...

Page 5: ...here it cannot contact spark plug _kCAUTION 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 traction...

Page 6: ...tain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIRAGREEMENT 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 Mainte nanco and Storage sections of this owner s manual _iLWARNIN...

Page 7: ...le loop 2 Flanged _ _ 1 Front Plate _ _ 10 4 Adjusting Bar Gauge Wheels i O_ _ 4 Retainer Springs _ _ _ y __ double loop Washers 4 Shoulder Bolt 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Gm L J Nose Roller_ L J _ _ _ Nose Roller Nose Roller_ _ 2 2 Hex Bolts 2 Locknuts _ 5 tR 1R x t Washer 5 16 18 17 32 x 7 8 x 16 GaW Video Cassette Keys 12 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...tractor so they are pointing straight forward 3 Slide the steedng sleeve over the steedng shaft 4 Position steedng wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steedng wheel adapter 5 Secure steedng wheel to steedng shaft with Iocknut and large fiat washer previously removed Tighten securely 6 Snap steering wheel insert into center of steedng wheel 7 Remove protective materials ...

Page 9: ...entilated area Be sure the 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 e_gine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline 3 Place freewheel control in _ransmis sion engaged position 4 Sit on seat in operating position depress brake pedal and set the parking brake 5 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift...

Page 10: ...h pulley groove 7 Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins Retain with double loop retainer spdng with loops up as shown 8 Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer spdngs as shown 9 Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins Secure pins with do...

Page 11: ... been completed I No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely J All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinfiated at the factory Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled side to sideifront to rear for best cutting results Tires must be propedy inflated for level...

Page 12: ...NGINE ON ENGtNE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWERHE_GHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED I MOWER LIFT r_ _R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED 3I PARKING BRAKE _ _ _ ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DtSENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL AutomaticModels only 12 ...

Page 13: ...OL Used to control engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attac...

Page 14: ...rized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignitionswitch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged Ndead OTE Under certain conditionswhen 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 _kOcpping tractor on grass areas AUTION Always stop trac...

Page 15: ...esence 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 15 TO STOP MOWER BLADES o disen_lecleattachment clutch control _ CA J IIOH De not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipp...

Page 16: ...ine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur _kCAUTION Fill to bottomof gas tank filler neck De not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spillor use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When startingthe engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engin...

Page 17: ...nds and release pedal Repeat this procedure three 3 times NOTE Dudng this procedurethere will be no movementof ddve wheels The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system 5 Shut off engine and set parking brake 17 6 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in ddving position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual 7 Siftingin the tractor seat start engine After the engine is runnin...

Page 18: ... manual Some adjustmentswill need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor Alladjustments in the Service and Adjustmentssectionof 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 plugand clean air filter assure proper air fuei mixture and help your engin...

Page 19: ...EMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and fiat 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 fiat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt secure...

Page 20: ...or the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classificationSF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscositygrade according to your expected operating temperature Change the oil after every 50 hoursof operation or at least once a year if the...

Page 21: ...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 Loosen knob and remove cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 2 Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge 3 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 4 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Allow it to dry 5 Saturate it in engine oil...

Page 22: ...in DISEN GAGED position 2 If equipped turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting 3 Lower mower to its lowest position 4 Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket Jl_ CAUTION Red is spring loaded Have a tight grip on red and release slowly 5 Remove retainer spring holding anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti swaybar from bracket 6 Remove four retainer springs from front plate as...

Page 23: ...utting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is 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 beth front linksare equal In length If links ...

Page 24: ...move screws from L H mandrel cover and remove cover 4 Carefully roll belt off L H mandrel pulley 5 Remove belt from center mandrel pulley idler pulley and R H mandrel pulley 6 Remove any dirtor grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface 7 Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely 8 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm a...

Page 25: ... Clutch Locator Clutch Wire Harness TRANSMISSION REMOVAUREPLACE MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstagation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation sectionof this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not bedzontal left to right when wheels are positioned strai...

Page 26: ... 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 RED battery cable and carefuUy remove battery from tractor 4 Install new battery with terminals same positionas old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 6 Firstconnect RED battery cable I positive battery terminal with bolt and kegs n...

Page 27: ...s 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Remove air cleaner cover filter and cartddge plate to expose carburetor choke See AIR FILTER in the Maintenance section of this manual 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable untilchoke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Reassemble air c...

Page 28: ...e fuel adjusting needle In clockwise until engine speed decreases and then turn out counterclockwise approximately 3 4 tam to obtain the best low speed performance 4 Recheck idle speed Readjust if necessary ACCELERATION TEST 5 Move throttle control lever from fast position If engine hesitates dies turn idle fuel adjusting ne_ out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continueto adj necessary u...

Page 29: ...ssential 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 itrun until the fuel ...

Page 30: ... with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng i 9 See ToAdjust 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 Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 8...

Page 31: ...structionin 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 ragap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Co...

Page 32: ...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 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 10 Replace with blades listed in this ...

Page 33: ... STARTER i i _ C Gi I i _O I i F bB q i i __ ELECTRIC CLUTCH OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAy 1 i FUEL i i i i _d_SOUENC40_RUT OFF IF SO EQUIPPED o PT_C t _ L HEAD I L_ _H rs PrO Swi rcl_ FOal lION ORCLIIT OFF C _G_B H _ ON C F B E_A D G F C REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H B WtRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272241 ELECTRICAL i i i 29 i i i 34 ...

Page 35: ...148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 114 20 UNC 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 175442 Switch Ignition 33 175447 Key 40 178451 Harness Ignition 45 175548 Ammeter 46 175549 Hourmeter 50 178461 Switch lifo 55 17490508 SCOW Thdrol 5 16 18 x 112 79 175448 Bulb and Holder Asm Halogen 81 109748X RelayAsm 89 169639 Bracket Snap In Hourmeter 90 176717 Clamp BackAmp Gau...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272241 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 42 23 20g 36 ...

Page 37: ...6 UNC Griile LightboxDual Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Bracket Asrn PIVOtMower Rear 172545 599 Lens Lh 172544X599 Lens Rh 174993 Duct Hood 110436X Bushing Snap Split STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 174997 Dash Lower STD541437 Nut Crowotock 3 8 16 UNC 175702 PlateReinforcement 154966 Bracket Swayhar Chassis 175582 Bracket Footrest 156524 Rod Pivot ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272241 GROUNDDRIVE 26 26 241 74 30 38 ...

Page 39: ...16 Unc x 3 4 35 120183X Bearing Nylon 222 73680700 NUt Crownlock 7116 14 Unc 36 19211616 Washer 223 174840 Washer Nylon 11 16 ID x 066 37 157_H Pin Rdl 224 174736 pedal Forward 38 165936 Pulley Composite Flat 226 174712 Arm Control Pedal Forward 39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 3 226 174902 Bolt Pivot Spacer 40 175461 Spacer Split 227 174710 Cam Reverse POdolLT 41 175556 Keepar Belt Idler Fla...

Page 40: ...STEERINGASsEMTLP_y cTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272241 40 ...

Page 41: ...y Steering 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 176162 Rod Tie 19111216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga STD551131 Washer Lock Hvy Spr 5 16 73540500 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 Unf 155105 Bushing Steering 152927 Screw 175140X418 Insert Steering Wheel STD541537 Nut Lock Center 5 8 24 Unf 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 174530X418 Boot Steering Shefl 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 121232X Cap SpindLe 160367 Space...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272241 ENGINE 14 32 29 39 _ _ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester i I 42 ...

Page 43: ...External Tooth 3 8 17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 112 23 169837 Shield Browniug Debds Guard 25 175441X505 ChokeControl 26 73_0600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor 31 157103 TankFuel 32 161696 CapAsrn Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 I06082X pad Spacer 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 39 10_ X Pad Idler 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 81 73510400 Nut Kep...

Page 44: ... Locknat Flange 1 4 Grade 5 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 18 124238X Cap Spdng Seat 6 ST0541437 Nut 21 171852 Bo8 Shoulder 5116 18UNC 7 124181X Spring Seat 22 STD541431 Nut 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Gauge 10 174894 Pan Seat 25 127018X Bolt Sheufder 5 16 18 x 62 11 177957 Knoh Seat 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting ...

Page 45: ...WHEELS TIRES 25 15 7 18 10 9 12 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 1 _ 2 65139 3 177750 _ _ s 7 4 1o 4 5_eo4 __ _3 9 765 106732X4179040H278H 6 11 _ 8 106108X417 9 177751 IO 7152J 11 104757X417 144334 DESCRIPTION Decal Bagery Oiehsrd Decal Hp Engine Decal Panel Side Deca_ Engine Decal Batter Dngr Psn Eng Decal Gdlle Reflector RH Decal Fender Oper Cruise Decal Hvy Duty Decal Deck Caution Tension Arm Decal Lift ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272241 LIFTASSEMBLY 37 38 4O 41 s 48 ...

Page 47: ... 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion FrontSusp 10 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 176205 Trunion Sups Arm 32 175994 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 36 155697 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17060516 Screw 5116 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11132 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 41 155098 Indicator Height Stlt 49 145212 Nut Hex La_ge Lock 51 19171416 Washer 17 32 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272241 MOWERDECK 112 I 47 24 18 48 ...

Page 49: ... Secondary 25 178102 Spring Torsion 112 174387 LinkTensLon Relief Lever 26 110452 Nut Push 113 72110508 BoBCam 5 16 18 x 1 27 174346X428 DellectorShleld 114 174384 TenslonAsmRellefLever 28 19111016 Washer 11 32xS Sx16Ga 115 174609 ArmSpdngTensionRolief 29 131491 Rnd Hinge 116 137644 Bolt Shoulder 30 157722 Screw ThdroUWasher Head 117 174873 Gauge Wheel 31 129963 Washar Spacer Mower Veated 118 7393...

Page 50: ... 124 6 Sealant Jolt d etRr_he4te S7 20WSO Oil 78 80Z OZ de 70 820 d Huile 127 Seal rand O_ng Kit Phoquo 0 Sonne Jeu 128 88 123 m 4 I oO zr 0m _m _ n 4 ...

Page 51: ...Washer 3 4 Id X 1 1 20d X 13 24X1 1 2 Thk 96 178786 Spacer Locating 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 97 178787 Screw SFHCS 5 16 18 X1 35 170391 Shaft Axte 75 X 11 39 Key R H 98 178789 ArmRetum 36 170392 Shaft Axle 75 X 16 99 Key LH 9g 178792 Puck Adjusting 37 150792 MitorGear Splined 100 178793 Washer 24 ID X 1 60 OD X 239 38 150793 Miter Gear 15t 0 5 Id 101 178794 Spring Extension 39 150809 Shaft 102...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272241 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV624TYPE NUMBER65576 1 CRANKCASEI arter Moteur I jl Q I 0 11 52 ...

Page 53: ... 445 01 S Strap lifting 12 422 07 S Shim camshaft A R 24 016 01 S Valve exhaust Std 12 422 08 S Shim camshaft A R 2 12 422 10 S Shim camshaft 24 016 02 S Valve exhaust 25 12 422 11 S Shim camshaft A R 2 12 422 12 S Shim camshaft A R 24 017 01 S Valve intake Std 2 10 24 012 10 S Camshaft 24 017 02 S Valve intake 25 2 11 52 139 09 S Plug cup 24 032 05 S Seal valve stem 2 12 M 545010 S Screw hex flan...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272241 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 Q mON EL_C C L I F BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I Habitation de souffleur et D6calentl t4 54 ...

Page 55: ...84 01 S Module ignition 2 22 M 545920 S Screw hex flange M5xO Sx2O 4 NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 126 71 S Bracket stator wire X 22 11 S Washer lock 1 4 24 176 82 S Harness widng Lead black rect reg 5 12 gauge insulated grip bar_el eyelets Decal grass screen Tie wire 3 24 518 12 S 24 113 18 S 25 454 93 S DESCRIPTION Housing blower Ind 2 4 Nut plastic 3 Plug button 9 16 Nut plastic 2 Screw hex flange M5xO 8x...

Page 56: ...B ER917 272241 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 BTARTING_YSTEM I _narrant Svstt_mel ENGINE CONTROLS _oteur Contr6Je t tl LL _ W I _27 OIL pAN LUBRICATION I De L Huile Pan Lubdficatlon I D _ _ 3__2_ 56 ...

Page 57: ... square neck Lever governor Nut hex flange M6xl g Spnng tlnkage Bushing linkage retaining Linkage throttle Bushing throttle linkage Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx16 1 Nut hex lock M5xO B Spdng choke return Bracket control Screw hex flange M6xl Ox16 4 Clamp cable 2 Screw thread forming 2 Lever throttle actuator Washer lock 114 Nut hex flange M5x0 B Washer plain 5 5 mm _3p rlng governor Nut hex M4xO 7 Lev...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272241 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 CRANKSHAFT Vllebrequln r L EXHAUST I_chaDI3ement I FUELSYSTEMI uel Svst6mel 1 5 1o I8 t_ _ i _ t4 58 ...

Page 59: ... kits 24 757 18 S 24 757 19 Gasket exhaust 2 S 24 757 20 S 24 Stud M8x1 25x33 4 757 22 S 4 24 041 14 S Gasket air cleaner Replacement Engine base Short Block 5 M 629095 S Stud M6x1 0x95 2 Minlblock 6 M 641060 S Nut hex flange Gasket Set MSxl 0 2 7 47 154 01 S Clip cable 8 24 353 03 S Line fuel 10 518 2 9 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 6 10 24 086 12 S Screw hox cap M6xl 7x18 2 11 24 393 16 S Pump fuel pai...

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Page 63: ...P AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 8 _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exerc se extreme caution when changing direction on slopes I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ...

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