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Page 1: ...ly built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual I 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 Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears conYcraftsman ...

Page 2: ...ecause of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft 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 engi...

Page 3: ... the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always tum off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alc...

Page 4: ...nsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use ex...

Page 5: ...if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stoppin...

Page 6: ...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 Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual kWARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com...

Page 7: ...thout moving its adjusted position 5 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Adjustment Knob 7 NOTE You may now rollor drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instructionbelow to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest positio...

Page 8: ... and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed 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 All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is ...

Page 9: ...W WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 9 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 10: ...HROTTLE 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 ...

Page 11: ...n any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go 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 areas A CAUTION Always stop tractor completely as described above before leaving the operator s position...

Page 12: ...ged 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 Switch Pull Out To Engage Attachment Lift Lever High Position _ Low S Poe t o...

Page 13: ...l the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instruc tions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE When starting the 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 engine 1 Be sure fr...

Page 14: ...lease pedal Repeat this procedure three 3 times NOTE During this step there will be no movement of drive wheels The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system 5 Shut off engine and set parking brake 6 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position See TO TRANS PORT in this section of manual 14 7 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is r...

Page 15: ...y 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 once each season Once ...

Page 16: ...OVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove blade bolt 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 blade bolt tighten bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated Mandrel Trailing Assembly E...

Page 17: ...terioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 0 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 m m TEMPERATURE...

Page 18: ...by tightening knob Cartridge Knob Rubber Seal Foam Pre Cleaner CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubbom dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kep...

Page 19: ...m lock bracket 10 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 sway bar from bracket 6 Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly and remove plate 7 Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disen gage arms from deck Lock Bracket Belt Tension Front Rod Mower Dn...

Page 20: ...ge slowly 11 Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring 12 If equipped turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension 13 Raise deck to highest position TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground such as a carport or garage Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT...

Page 21: ... CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground wer to Ground Suspension Arm Lift Link Jstment Nut Check adjustment on right side of tractor Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward Measure distance B at front and rear tip of blade Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both fro...

Page 22: ...n Rod Disengaged Position _ 8 Remove belt from electric clutch pulley 9 Remove belt from idler pulleys 10 Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely 11 Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 12 Install belt in both idlers 13 Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley 14 Carefully roll belt into upper groove o...

Page 23: ...and entire upper deck surface Secondary Idler Arm Idler L H Pulley Mandrel 10 Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely 11 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spdng arm INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE SECONDARY DRIVE BELT 12 Install new belt in lower groove of R H mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandrel pulley as shown 13 Carefully roll belt...

Page 24: ... 3 Remove clutch Iocator 4 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 5 Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch 6 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades 7 Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor BELT INSTALLATION 1 Carefully work new belt down a...

Page 25: ...r battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE...

Page 26: ...sp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 When replacing hood be sure to reconnect the headlight wire connec tor H adlight Wire for ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and sys tems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establish ment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an...

Page 27: ... I rLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 2 With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclock wise 1 turn FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position NOTE The high idle is set at the fa...

Page 28: ...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 an engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel...

Page 29: ...Cutting too much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 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 B Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 3 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustme...

Page 30: ...r deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism CORRECTION 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filt...

Page 31: ...ged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower ...

Page 32: ...SERVICE NOTE 32 ...

Page 33: ...TO SWITCH HEAD LIGHTS I POSmON CIRCUIT I OFF C GrB H 0___ ON IC F B E A O G F C REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE PosmoN CIRCUIT MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS OFF M G A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS H B _UN LIGHT B AI A2 L NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR RUN B A1 NONE SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO D A START B S A1 NONE PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WlRtNG 33 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272246 ELECTRICAL 26 4O I I I I I 16 34 ...

Page 35: ...tch Interlock 21 175449 Harness Light 25 178909 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Hex Keps 1 4 20 UNC 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 175442 Switch Ignition 33 175447 Key 40 179737 Harness Ignition 42 154336 CoverTerminal 45 177500 Ammeter 46 177501 Hourmetor 50 178461 Switch PTO 55 17490508 Screw Thd Roll 5 16 18 x 1 2 79 175448 Lamp and HolderAssembly 81 109748X Relay ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272246 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 42 29 166 58 19 23 215 39 209 209 219 2_ 3 74 209 13 6 ...

Page 37: ...l 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm PivotMower Rear 39 174988 Bracket Pivot Hood 42 172545X599 Lens Lh 43 172544X599 Lens Rh 58 174993 Duet Hood 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut Cmwnlock3 8 16 UNC 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 154 174679 Bracket ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272246 GROUND DRIVE 254 _51 77 241 244 24 26 26 32 74 75 30 41 22 55 8 ...

Page 39: ...0 NutCrownlock 3 6 16 UNC 236 128903 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 237 170165 53 105710X Link Clutch 238 175807 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 239 17490508 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x I 1 4 240 175610 57 140294 V Belt GroundDrive 241 73930400 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 242 74780412 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 243 178289 62 123533X Cover Pedal 244 166880 63 175417 Pulley Engine 250 170...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272246 STEERINGASSEMBLY l t i 29 _ 17 15 lS 29 68 57 46 6 13 65 872 _ 5_87 40 34 10 35 40 ...

Page 41: ... RodTie 33 19111216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Gao 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hlcl Spr 5 16 35 73540500 CrownlockNut5 16 24 Unf 36 155105 BushingStrg 37 152927 Screw 38 175140X418 Inserl Cap StrgWh 40 STD541537 Lock nut Center 3 8 24 41 159945 AdaptorWheel Strg 42 174530X418 Boot Steedng 43 121749 Washer 25 32 1 1 4X 16Ga 46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top BIk 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72140618 Bolt Rdh...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272246 ENGINE 31 29 39 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 33 13 14 111 _ 101 42 ...

Page 43: ...7060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Browning DebrisGuard 25 175441X505 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF 29 137180 Arrester Spark 31 179022 Tank Fuel 32 179124X418 Cap Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose BIk 34 106082X Spacer Pad 37 8543R Line Fuel 7 5 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 39 109227X Pad idler 40 3645J Bushing 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdml 3 8 16 x 3...

Page 44: ...4 Ga 10 174894 Pan Seat 11 177957 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20xt 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 88 Zinc Spring Cprsn Plate 1 310 Ga Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder ...

Page 45: ...182569 Decal Reflector RH 182570 Decal Steering Wheel 6 15 DESCRIPTION Decal Fender Cruise Decal Engine KP 20 LH Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Grille Decal Engine KP Sears Decal Engine Decal Engine Decal Deck level Pad Footrest ST LT LH Pad Footrest ST LT RH Decal Handie LftHeightAdjust Decal By Pass Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTI...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272246 LIFT ASSEMBLY 41 37 38 40 13 49 _ I 3 4 6 6 49 51 46 ...

Page 47: ... 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion Front Susp 18 73800860 Nut Lockw Wsh 112 13Unc 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 176205 Trunion Sups Arm 32 175994 Nut Lift Link 7116 20 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935 PlugHole 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 41 155098 Indicator Height Stlt 49 145212 Nut Hex Large Lock 51 19171416 Washer 17 32 x ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272246 MOWERDECK 46 132 91 112 5 4 49 37 33 _ 130 114 121 110 33 24 26 48 ...

Page 49: ...16 Ga 116 137644 Rod Hinge 117 174873 Screw ThdroU 118 73930600 Washer Spacer Mower Vantod 119 19121414 Pulley Mandrel 121 174371 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 122 174606 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 126 174372 Pulley Idler 130 17000616 Pulley Idler Ddvan 132 17060612 Spacer Retainer 182 179127 Arm Idler Secondary 183 163552 Cover MandreIDeck 184 173979 Screw Thdrell 1 4 20 x 5 8 181579 V Belt Mower Secon...

Page 50: ... 124 _19 128 88 123 o ii _ r a I o_ oO Zl _1 11 108 6 Sealant Joint d etancheite 57 20W50 Oil 78 80Z OZ de 78 820 d Huile t 27 Seal and O ring Kit Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu ...

Page 51: ...70438 49 170401 Arm Bypass 117 178799 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 119 170439 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 To 120 170440 52 170404 Flat Washer 5 8 Id X 1 00d X 121 170441 05 Thk 53 170405 Retaining Ring 122 170442 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 123 178800 55 142977 Spring Helical Compression 124 170444 56 142978 Washer 57 150798 20w 50 Oil 125 170445 58 170407 Brake Yoke 126 170446 ...

Page 52: ...R 917 272246 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 YLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I Cylindre Dirige Soupape et Reniflard I I R 17 0 I CRANKCASE I Carter Moteurl 1 o 3 8 XI v I r _ v I v i I P 4_ 1 4 13 10 52 ...

Page 53: ...02 S Spring valve 4 15 12 153 81 S 16 24 126 19 S 24 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 4 25 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 4 17 12 123 04 S 18 M 545016 S 26 24 318 11 S Head assembly 1 cylinder 27 24 755 76 S Kit valve cover breather Incl 16 17 28 19 12 153 02 S 20 24 038 04 S 28 25 313 02 S Grommet rubber 29 24 755 57 S Kit breather separator 21 24 755 46 S Includes 28 30 33 22 12 153 03 S 30 M 545016 S Scr...

Page 54: ...L NUMBER 917 272246 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL D allumaoe ou Electrioue AIR INTAKE I Adre Arriv_e J 54 12 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESI tabitation de souffieur et D calent ...

Page 55: ...tion 2 KEY PART Screw hex flange NO NO M5x0 8x20 4 18 19 20 21 22 NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 126 71 S X 22 11 S 24 176 82 S Bracket stator wire Washer lock 1 4 Harness wiring Lead black rect reg 5 12 gauge insulated grip barrel eyelets Decal grass screen Tie wire 3 24 518 12 S 24 113 18 S 25 454 03 S Housing blower Incl 2 4 Nut plastic 3 Plug button 9 16 Nut plastic 2 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 4 Screw he...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272246 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 STARTINGSYSTEMI D_marrant Syst_me I 23 16 OIL PAN LUBRICATION I De L Hulle Pan Lubrlflcatlon I ...

Page 57: ... M5x0 8x16 1 Nut hex lock M5x0 8 Spring choke return Bracket control Screw hex flange M6xl 0x16 4 Clamp cable 2 Screw thread forming 2 Lever throttle actuator Washer lock 1 4 Nut hex flange M5x0 8 Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 Spring governor Nut hex M4x0 7 Lever throttle control Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 Spring throttle limiter Lever choke Washer spring 1 4 Screw hex cap M4x0 7x25 Linkage choke 9 10 11 ...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272246 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 CRANKSHAFT I Vilebrequin 2 e EXHAUST I Echalol ement I FUEL SYSTEM I uel Svst_mel 4 1 8 10 8 13 9 14 58 ...

Page 59: ...0 24 086 12 S 24 755 107 S Gasket Set 11 24 393 16 S 12 24 100 01 S 13 15 353 04 S 14 24 050 02 S DESCRIPTION Kit ca_uretor w gaskets _ncludes 2 4 asket carburetor Carburetorassembly For information only not available separately Service withkits 24 757 18 S 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 22 S Gasket air cleaner base Stud M6x1 0x95 2 Nut hex flange M6xl 0 2 Clip cable Line fuel 10 5 8 2 Clamp hose ...

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Page 63: ...ong dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill ...

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