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Page 1: ...ously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT 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 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...because 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 eng...

Page 3: ...n before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn 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 alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or ...

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 recks 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: ...he 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 AWARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal ...

Page 7: ... moving its adjusted position 5 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Adiostment Knob NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid 7 TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Press lift Fever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 2...

Page 8: ...nd satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist I 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: ...ult in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicatesa hazard which if Rot avoided might ...

Page 10: ...LE 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 relea...

Page 11: ...TOP 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 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 p...

Page 12: ... J 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 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 D...

Page 13: ...age the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel 13 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 Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instruc tions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permane...

Page 14: ...d release pedal Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position and hold for five 5 seconds and release 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 14 5 Shut off engine and set parking brake 6 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position See T...

Page 15: ... not cover _ Spindle items that have been subjected to operator Zerk abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to properly maintain your Zerk tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should _ Mandrel be checked at least ...

Page 16: ...maged blades BLADE REMOVAL 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 Mandr...

Page 17: ...on 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 _ 20 10 0 10 20 TEMPERATURE RANGE _rrlCIPATED BEFORE ...

Page 18: ...artridge _ _ ll_ _ _j P a e _i_ _ri _ F Rubber no ea _Nut 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 stubborn 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...

Page 19: ...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 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 Disengaged_ ...

Page 20: ...ct anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring 12 1f 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 SPECIFICA TIONS s...

Page 21: ...UTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground Suspension Arm Lift Link 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 front links ...

Page 22: ...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 of ...

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 spring 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 be...

Page 24: ...ears or other qualified service center With parking brake Engaged Nut A Jam Nut Operating Do not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mow...

Page 25: ...e gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protec don when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BA I I ERY in the Maintenance section of this manual If _umper cables are used for emergency sta_ng follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system The other vehicle must also b...

Page 26: ...place with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 When replacing hood be sure to reconnect the headlight wire connec tor _Hood Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or repl...

Page 27: ...ROTTLE 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: ...iring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Cutting too much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position CORRECTION 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust ...

Page 30: ...ld up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air scr...

Page 31: ...aged 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...

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Page 33: ...t A _ ELECTRIC CLUTCH i 85 86 I F87 i 30 3 i FUEL i awe _ LINE OPERATORRELAY 1PRESENCE SPAR G IT ON _ PL_ O FOELs O _FF I UN T _P SON T SOLENOIDOFF l TWIN CYL ENOINEB_Ill IF SO EQUIPPED ___ HOUR CHAq_OUT__ T OPT ONAL d I REOU TOR PTO SWITCH HEAD LIGHTS POSITION OFF ON REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272247 ELECTRICAL I i 26 16 34 ...

Page 35: ...ch 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 Cover Terminal 45 177500 Ammeter 46 177501 Hourmeter 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 272247 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 42 217 29 218 166 58 20 23 39 215 6O 74 2O9 3 i 37 _3 14 38 219 154 2O9 13 2O9 36 ...

Page 37: ...l 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174988 Bracket Pivot Hood 42 172545 599 Lens Lh 43 172544X599 Lens Rh 58 174993 Duct Hood 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 142 175702 Plate Reinfomement 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod PivotChassis Hood 154 174679 Bracket ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272247 GROUND DRIVE 32 _52 253 77 241 26 26 229 41 244 24 22 53 55 38 ...

Page 39: ...tCrownlock 3 6 16UNC 236 128903 52 73680500 Nut Cruwnlock 5 16 18 Unc 237 170165 53 105710X Link Clutch 238 175807 55 105709X Spdng Return Clutch 239 17490508 56 17060620 Screw 3 6 16 x 1 1 4 240 175610 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 241 73930400 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 242 74780412 61 17120614 Screw 3 6 16 x 875 243 178289 62 123533X Cover Pedal 244 166880 63 175417 Pulley Engine 250 17060612...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272247 STEERING ASSEMBLY 7 Z _ M I 29 67 46 6 13 65 A 4O 34 10 3S I 67 67 43 4O ...

Page 41: ...Tie 33 19111216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hlcl Spr 5 16 35 73540500 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 Unf 36 155105 BushingStrg 37 152927 Screw 38 175140X418 Insert Cap Strg Wh 40 STD541537 Lock nut Center 3 8 24 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 174530X418 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 1 1 4 X 16 Ga 46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top BIk 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72140618 Bolt ...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272247 ENGINE _ _ 26 i i i 8 A A 31 33 29 39 _ __ _40 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester i 13 _10 14 42 ...

Page 43: ...060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Browning DebrisGuard 25 175441X505 ContrelChoke 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 Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3...

Page 44: ...4894 Pan Seat 11 177957 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 18 21 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 Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 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 5 16 ...

Page 45: ...Schematic 184228 Decal Reflector RH 184229 Decal Steering Wheel DESCRIPTION Decal Fender Cruise Decal Engine KP 20 LH Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Pane_ Decal Gdlle Decal Engine KP Sears Decal Engine Decal Engine Decal Deck level Pad Footrest ST LT LH Pad Footrest STILT RH Decal Handle LftHeight Adjust Decal By Pass Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 4 10 3 9 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPT...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272247 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 41 40 4 6 3 51 49 5 ...

Page 47: ...16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion Front Susp 18 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 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 3 x 10 Ga 41 155098 Indicator Height Stir 49 145212 Nut Hex Large Lock 51 19171416 Washer 17 32 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272247 MOWER DECK 46 132 116 I I 33 112 31_ 21 122 114 130 49 3o 33 121 46 21 47 24 26 48 ...

Page 49: ... Cntr 9 16 122 174606 36 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 126 174372 37 177968 Pulley Idler 130 17 X 0616 39 174375 Pulley Idler Driven 132 17060612 42 165723 Spacer Retainer 182 179127 43 174373 Arm Idler Secondary 183 163552 45 174343 Cover Mandrel Deck 184 173979 46 137729 Screw ThdreU 1 4 20 x 5 8 181579 47 180808 V Belt Mower Secondary 174356 48 174368 V Belt Mower Primery 49 73680600 Nu...

Page 50: ...130 124 _ 19 128 88 123 ooo O_cD 0 ml u_ J 6 Sealant Joint d etancheite 57 20W50 011 78 80Z OZ de 78 820 d Hulle 127 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 Tc 120 170440 52 170404 Flat Washer 5 8 Id X 1 00d X 05 121 170441 Thk 53 170405 Retaining Ring 122 170442 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 123 178800 55 142977 Spdng Helical Compression 124 170444 56 142978 Washer 57 150798 20w 50 Oil 125 170445 58 170407 Brake Yoke 126 170446 5...

Page 52: ...CTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272247 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 YLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHERI c___l I 21 n I_11 I 3 _ ql x _l o U r lg Is P 7m _mt3 CRANKCASEI Carter MoteurJ jl m 10 _ 52 ...

Page 53: ...153 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 19 24 016 01 S Valve exhaust Std 2 11 52 139 09 S Plug cup 24 016 02 S Valve exhaust 25 2 20 24 017 01 S Valve intake Std 2 12 M 545010 S Screw hex flange MSxO 8xl0 2 24 017 02 S Valve intake 25 2 13 24 018 04 S Retainer reed 2 21 24 032 0...

Page 54: ...MODEL NUMBER 917 272247 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 IGNITION ELECTRICALI D II m El tri AIR INTAKE I _ dre Arriv_eJ BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESI Habitation de souffleur et Ddcalentl _p i I 54 ...

Page 55: ... KEY PART M 545020 S Screw hex flange NO NO M5x0 8x20 4 18 19 2O 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 insulatedgrip 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 8x2O 4 Scre...

Page 56: ...EL NUMBER 917 272247 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 START N G SYSTEM j D_marrant Svst_me I ENGIN E CONTROLS Moteur Contr61e I 3 P OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I De L Huile Pan Lubrlflcatlon J 127 1 56 ...

Page 57: ...0 8x16 1 Nut hex lock M5x0 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 M5xO 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 12 13...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272247 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 CRANKSHAFT I Vllebrequin 2 _ 1 EXHAUST Echappement FUEL SYSTEM Fuel Svst_me 1 41 _2 s 14 58 ...

Page 59: ...M 641060 S 47 154 01 S 24 353 03 S 25 237 14 S 24 086 12 S 24 393 16 S 24 100 01 S 15 353 04 S 24 050 02 S Kit carburetor w gaskets Includes 2 4 Gasket carburetor Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately Service with kits 24 757 18 S 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 22 S Gasket air cleaner base Stud M6xl 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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