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Page 1: ...n 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 pro Mo_ Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears conVcraftsman ...

Page 2: ...tor negligence including but net 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 debris or the failure to maintain the equipment accordingto 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: ...eg mower safely enoughto protectthem salves and othersfrom sedous injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build upwhich can touch hot exhaust engine partsand bum Do net allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debds which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operatingor storingthe machine Allow machine to cool hefere storage II SLOPE OPERATION Slop...

Page 4: ...eration 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 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 allo...

Page 5: ...re where it cannot contact spark plug _ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose controlof 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 trac...

Page 6: ...ntain 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 cadng for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _LWARNIN...

Page 7: ...op 2 Flanged 1 FrontPlate _ As er _ _k_ i 4 Adjusting Bar Gauge Wheels _ 4 Retainer Springs _ L 7 y __ double loop 4 clevis Pins _a t_ _S ou do Bolt Nose Roller _j_ _ _ Nose Roller o o o 75 l l Hbl l H l l u i I 2 Locknuts _ r 2 Hex Bolts _ _ 2 Washers1 _ 5 16 18 _ 5 16 18 X 1 _ 17 3_tJx7 8 x 16 Video Cassette Keys Slope Sheet For Future Use 7 ...

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

Page 9: ...n 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 Place freewheel control in transmis 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 lever to its highest position 6 ...

Page 10: ...s shown 8 Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs 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 double loop retainer spdngs between the plate assembly and mower brackets NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole...

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

Page 12: ...ING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT t FUEL CHOKE MOWERHEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT r_ _ R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED 3 PARKING BRAKE IGNITION KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ...OTTLE CONTROL 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 re...

Page 14: ... 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 stopping tractor on grass areas 4_CAUTION Always stop tractor completely as described above befo...

Page 15: ...ence 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 disenqaae attachment clutch control _ CA JI ON Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or ...

Page 16: ...carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur ACAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or ifthe engine has run out of fuel itwill take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Be ...

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

Page 18: ...cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractoras instructedin this manual Some adjustmentswill need to be made periodicallyto properlymaintain your tractor All adjustmentsin the Service and Adjustments secUonof this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark...

Page 19: ...o highest positionto allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and fiat washer secudng 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 45 55 Ft Lbs torque T...

Page 20: ... the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service canter department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oirs SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year ifthe ...

Page 21: ...it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged cartridge 21 NOTE Do not wash the paper cartddge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartddge 6 Remove nut and cartridge plate 7 Reinstall the pra cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge 8 Check rubber seal for damage and proper positionaroun...

Page 22: ...clutch 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 CAUTION Rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and release slowly 5 Remove retainer spring holding anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti swaybar from bracket 6 Remove four retainer springsfrom front plate ...

Page 23: ...est cutting 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 both front links are equal in length If ...

Page 24: ... rotate freely 8 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm 9 Installnew belt in lower groove of 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 pmpedy 11 Reinstall L H mandrel cover 12 Reinstall mower to tractor See INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly sectionof...

Page 25: ...utch Wire Harness TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACE MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steedng wheel crossbars are not hodzontal left to dght when wheels are positioned straight forward remov...

Page 26: ...parking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hood to raised position 2 Remove terminal guard 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Terminalkeps Nut_ Access Door _ Terminal Guar_ Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery Reinstall terminal guard First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal w...

Page 27: ...With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Remove air cleaner cover filter and cartridge 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 clea...

Page 28: ...lockwise until engine speed decreases and then turn out counterclockwise approximately 3 4 turn to obtain the best low speed performance 4 Recheck idle speed Readjust if necessary ACCELERATION TEST 5 Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle fuel adjusting needle out counterclockwise 1 8 tum Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until en...

Page 29: ... 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 Acidicgas can damage the fuel system of and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let itrun untilthe fuel ...

Page 30: ...in fuel tank and carbure tor refilltank with flesh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See ToAdjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact e 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 Carbur...

Page 31: ...ruction in clutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Cleardmplece 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 carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Conn...

Page 32: ...oken 3 Air trapped in transn_ssion during shipment or servicing 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: ... EQUIPPED IGNITION SWITCH OPTIONAL HEAD UGHTS IP sm N I aRCBT I OFF C G B_H _ I ON IC F B E A _I G F C REMOVABLE NON_qEMOVABLE _ CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CUPS H B NOTE IF _RING INSULATED CLIPS _ REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE NE _I _E D TO D A PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272242 411 26 i t ___s i i 34 ...

Page 35: ...ck Push In 175449 Harness Light 886G_ Cable Battery 146148 Cable Battery 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 145491 Cable Ground 160784 Switch Seat 175442 Switch Ignition 175447 Key 178451 Harness Ignition 175548 Ammeter 175549 Hourmeter 178461 Switch Pro 17490508 Screw Tndrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 175448 Bulband Holder Asm Halogen 109748X Rel Asm 169639 Bra_et Snap In Houm_eter 176717 Clamp Back...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272242 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 42 29 t65 2119 36 ...

Page 37: ... 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 42 172545X599 Lens Lh 43 172544X699 Lens Rh 58 174993 DuctHood 5_ 110436X BLishlug Snap Split 60 STD533707 Bott Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 NLItCrownlock 3 8 16 UNC 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 154966 Brackel Swaybar C hessls 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156624 Rod Pivot Chassls_Hood 154 174679 Br_ ket Dash Rh 155 17468...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272242 GROUNDDRIVE 32 50_ _202 ...

Page 39: ... 8 16 Unc x 3 4 35 120183X Bearing Nylon 222 73680700 Nut Crownlock 7 16 14 Unc 36 19211616 Washer 223 174840 Washer Nylon 11 16 ID x 060 37 1572H Pin Rdl 224 174736 Pedal Forward 38 165936 Pulley Composite Flut 225 174712 Arm Control Pedal Forward 39 74760648 Bog Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 3 226 174902 BoZtPivot Spacer 40 175461 Spacer Split 227 174710 Cam Reverse PedalLT 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler Fl...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272242 STEERINGASSEMBLY 40 ...

Page 41: ...11216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 34 STD551131 Washer Lock Hvy Spr 5116 35 73540500 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 Unf 36 155105 BUShing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 175140X418 Insert Steering Wheel 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 174530X418 Boot Steering Sha5 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 46 121232X Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72140618 ...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272242 _ 25 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 32 42 ...

Page 43: ...xternal Tooth 3 8 17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 112 23 169837 Shield Browning I Debds Guard 25 175441X505 Cheke Contrdi 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor 31 157103 TankFuel 32 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 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 81 73510400 Nut ...

Page 44: ...ck nut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 18 124238X Cap Spdng Seat 6 STD541437 Nut 21 171862 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18UNC 7 124181X Spring Seat 22 ST T341431 Nut 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 17132 x 1 3116 x 12 9 19131614 Washer 13132 x 1 x 14 Gauge Gauge 10 174694 Pan Seat 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5116 18 x 62 11 177957 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting ...

Page 45: ...8047 Decal Baite_ Diehard o 179177 17 164757 Decal Hp Engine 179178 15 18 7 10 9 12 DESCRIPTION Decal Panel Side Decal Engine Decal Ba6ery Dngr Psn En9 Decal Gdlle Rellector RH Decal Fender Oper Cruise DecaJ Hvy Duty Decal Deck Caution Tension Arm Decal Engine Decal Engine Decal Lilt Handle Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH DecaJ By Pass Lt Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 272242 LIFT ASSEMBLY 41 37 38 4O 46 ...

Page 47: ... 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion Front Susp 18 73800800 NUt Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 20 163652 Retalnar Spdng 31 176205 Trunion Sups Ann 32 175994 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935 Plug Ho_e 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11132 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 41 155098 Indic_tor Height S9t 49 145212 Nut Hex Large Lock 51 19171416 Washer 17 32 x...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272242 MOWERDECK 46 32_ 112 I 21 10 48 ...

Page 49: ...pring Secondary 25 178102 Spring Torsion 112 174387 Link Tension Rehef Lever 26 110452X Nut PUSh 113 72110508 Bolt CarT 5 16 18 x 1 27 174346 428 DefleutorShield 114 174384 TensionAsmReliefLever 28 19111016 Washer 11 32xS 8x16Ga 115 174609 ArmSpdngTensionRellef 29 131491 Rod Hinge 116 137644 Bolt Shoulder 30 157722 Screw Thdroll Washar Head 117 174873 GaugeWheel 31 129963 Washar SpacerMowerVented ...

Page 50: ...6 Sealant Joint d etahchelle 57 2QWSQOil SJ_ OZ OZ de 78 820 d Hulle 127 Seal end O_klg Kit Phoque 0 SonM Jeu _129 88 123 128 I 0 0 m 0 4 i i o_ oo zr _m t_ M ...

Page 51: ...91 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 1 2 Gd 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 Bhatt Axle 75 X 11 39 Key R H 96 178789 Arm Return 36 170392 Shaft Axle 75 X 16 99 Key LH 96 176792 Puck Adjusting 37 150792 MiterGear Splined 100 178793 Washer 24 D X 1 60 OD X 239 38 150793 Miter Gear 15t 0 5 Id 101 178794 Spring Extension 39 150809 Shaf...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272242 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 Q _8 52 ...

Page 53: ...4 445 gl S Strap lifting 12 422 07 S Shim camshaft A R 24 616 01 S Valve exhaust Std 12 422 06 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 16 24 012 10 S Camshaft 24 017 02 S Valve Intake 25 2 1 52 139 69 S Plug cup 24 032_5 S Seal valve stem 2 12 M 545010 S Screw hex flang...

Page 54: ...CTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272242 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV624TYPE NUMBER65578 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I allumaqe ou Electriouel f d _oQ I SLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I Habitation de souffleur et D_calenll i 1 54 ...

Page 55: ...84 01 S Module ignRlen 2 22 M 545020 S Screw hex flange 1 24 164 06 S M5x0 Sx2g 4 2 M 651055 S NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 126 71 S Bracket slato_ wire 3 24 041 01 S X 22 11 S Washer lock 1 4 24 176 82 S Harness wiring 4 24 041 14 S Lead black rect reg 5 12 gauge 5 24_94 19 S 24 518 12 S insulated grip barrel 6 24 041 13 S eyelets 24 113 18 S Decal grass screen 7 24 109 10 S 25 454 03 S Tie Wire 3 8 24 083...

Page 56: ...ODEL NUMBER 917 272242 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBERCV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 STARTING SYSTEM _marrant Svst_me I 3 O ENGtNE CONTROLS Aoteur ContrSle _2T I DIL PAN LUBRICATION De L Hulle Pan Lubrifieation J I z Q O _ 56 ...

Page 57: ...ound head square neck Lever govemor NUt hex flange M6x1 0 Spring linkage Bushing linkage retaining Linkage throttle Bushing throtlte linkage Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 1 NUt hex took M5xO 8 Spdng choke return Bracket control Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 4 Clamp cable 2 Screw thread forming 2 Lever throttle actuator Washer lock 1 4 Nut hex flange M5x0 8 Washer piain 5 5 mm _3p rlag governor NUt hex M...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272242 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV624TYPE NUMBER65578 CRANKSHAFT Vilebrequln ml EXHAUST _chappement I _j2 FUEL SYSTEM I Fuel Svst_me J 7 t v t4 58 ...

Page 59: ...24 353 03 S 9 25 237 14 S 10 24 086 12 S 11 24 393 16 S 12 24 100 01 S 13 15 353 04 S 14 24_50 02 S NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 757 18 S 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 22 S DESCRIPTION Kit carburetorw askets _nutud_ 2 4 Gasket carburetor Carburetor a _embly For infraction only not available separately Service _th k s 24 757 18 S 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 22 S Gasket air ciean_ base Stud M6x1 0x95 2 NU...

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Page 63: ... ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HiLL I 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 loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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