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Page 1: ...enance 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 corn craftsman ...

Page 2: ...tor negligence 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 contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated ...

Page 3: ... operate the riding mower safely enoughto protectthem selves and othersfrom serious Injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debrisbuild up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and bum Do not allew the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to eecL_ Clean any oilor fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to coal before storage Sl...

Page 4: ...er operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debds build up Glean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before stodng Stop and inspectthe equipment ifyou 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: ...re where if cannot contact spark plug _ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _IbCAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommendedby 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 tr...

Page 6: ...ain 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 caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual I WARNING...

Page 7: ...g Bar Gauge Wheels i O i _ _ 4 Retainer Springs L_ JI _e _ _ __ doubla loop 4 Clevis Pins w _ 1 f T 3 8 16 J _ 4 Whee s _ k __ _ 4 4 Washers _ kJJ 4 Shoulder Bolt 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga _ Nose Roller _ i _ 0_ Nose Roller oo s Ro e IIIIIIIlllllll l llllllll oxBolts B Brackets knuts _ R IR 1R _t t _ 2 Washers_ _ _ 5116 18 17 32 x 7 8 x 16 GaW Video CasseUa Keys Slope Sheet 2 Keys 1 For Future Use 7 ...

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

Page 9: ...re 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 engine oll 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 lif _lever pfunger and raise atlachment lift lever to its highes...

Page 10: ... 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 suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown 9 Positionfront plate assembly between front mower brackets Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes end insert flanged pins Secure pins with double lo...

Page 11: ...pleted J No remaining loose parts in carton 4 Battery is propedy prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps J Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely JAil tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory J Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling...

Page 12: ...NING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP 1 LIGHT t FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWERLI_ R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE e_ ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL AutDrasticModels only 12 ...

Page 13: ...THROTI LE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when slatting a cold engine BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and startingthe engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor withthe engine off ATrACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to ...

Page 14: ...top engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE 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 _Ocppingtractor on grass areas AUTION Always stop tractor completely as described abo...

Page 15: ...ce 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 dieengaqe attachment clutch control I CA ITION Do net operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the d...

Page 16: ... in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur ACAUTION Fillto 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 startingthe engine for the first time or ifthe engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Be sure freewheel control is in...

Page 17: ...ds and release pedal Repeat this procedure three 3 times NOTE During thisprocedurethere will be no movementof drivewheels The air is being removed from hydraulicdrive system 5 Shut off engine and set parkk_g brake 6 Engage transmission by placin_ freewheel control in driving position See TO TRANSPORT inthis section of manual 7 Sittingin the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running mov...

Page 18: ... warranty on this tractordoes not cover itemsthat have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructedin this manual Some adjustmentswill need to be made pededically to propedy maintain your tractor All adjustmentsin the Service and Adjustmentssection of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once ...

Page 19: ...ower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest positionto allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpenod blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown 19 IMPORTANt To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble hex bolt lo...

Page 20: ...revent damage to seals do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxla ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with...

Page 21: ...a blocked gross screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filler Clean the foam pre cleaner after 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 offer un...

Page 22: ...ement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in positionin fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and damps are propedy positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline Clamp FuelFilter_ CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels...

Page 23: ...ket _ CAUTION Rod is spdng loaded Have a tight gdp 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 spdngs from front plate assembly and remove plate Suspension Belt Tension Rod Disengaged _ Positon 7 Chassis 7 Remove retainer springsfrom suspension arms at deck and disen gage arms from deck 8 ...

Page 24: ...st cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the frontis 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 merits check that both front links are equal in length If l...

Page 25: ...Remove screws from L H mandrel cover and remove covet 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 dirt or 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 ar...

Page 26: ..._ Clutch _ Locator Ct_tch Wire Hamess TRANSMISSION REMOVAIJREPLACE 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 horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned ...

Page 27: ...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 connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 7 Connect BLAC...

Page 28: ...t as de scribed below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner 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 Replace...

Page 29: ... essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also expedance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng 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 mn untilthe fuel li...

Page 30: ... with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See To Adjust 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 wiring 7 See To AdjustCarburetor _in Service Adjustments section 8...

Page 31: ...ng 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filler 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filler 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Clash replace muffler 13 Check all widng 14 See To Adjust Carburetor ...

Page 32: ... broken 3 Air trapped in transmission dudng 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 Replece sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive holt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in thi...

Page 33: ... _d_o___n _TO C _ GEDI _ 85 86 F_ UEL 1 Op_ERATOR PRESENCE _UE LINE RELAY If1 sOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED _1_o SvST_OUTp_ n v _ Ac 3_ 0o R_c _ uGms F REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE iF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO p ROPI _F J Y SF_CURE YOUR WIRING GFC DA ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272261 4O l 29 i i 34 ...

Page 35: ...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 40 178451 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bo_tFin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 175548 Ammeter 46 175549 Houtmeter 50 178461 Switch Pro 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5116 18 x 1 2 79 175448 Lamp and Holder Asrn 81 109748X Relay Asm 90...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272261 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 42 ...

Page 37: ...5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Brachet Asm Pivot Mower Rear 42 172545X599 Lens Lh 43 172544X599 Lens Rh 58 174993 Duot Hood 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut CrownJock3 8 15 UN C 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 154966 Bracket Swwbar Chessls 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 154 174679 Bracket Dash Rh 155 174680 Bracket Da...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272261 GROUND DRIVE 96 241 26 26 I _32 74 30 SS 38 ...

Page 39: ...nk 3 8 16 Unc x 3 4 35 120183X Beanng Ny on 222 73680700 Nut Crownlock 7 15 14 Unc 36 19211616 Washer 223 174840 WasherNylon11 16JDx 060 37 1572H Pin ROll 224 174736 Pedal Foesarcl 38 165938 Palley Composrte Flat 225 174712 Arm Control Pedal Fon ard 39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 3 226 174902 Bolt Pivot Spacer 40 175461 Spacer Split 227 174710 CamReversePodalLT 41 175556 Keeper Belt Id er F...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272261 STEERING ASSEMBLY J 22_222 i I_42 z_ 17 S II ii 4O ...

Page 41: ...11216 Washer 11F32 x 3 4 x 18 Ga 34 ST _51131 Washer Lock _ Spr 5 16 35 73540500 Crowdiock Nut 5 16 24 Unf 36 1551 6 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 Screw 38 4O 41 42 43 46 65 67 68 71 72 82 87 88 91 175140X418 Insert Steering Wheel SI_541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 159945 Adaptor Steedng Wheel 174530X415 Boot SteedngShag 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 121232X Cap Spindle 160367 Spacer Brace...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272261 102 27 26 17 17 32 34 31 39 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 33 42 ...

Page 43: ...h 3 8 17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Browning Debbe Guard 25 175440X505 Cheke Contro_ 26 73_0600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Urff 27 150927 Screw 10 32 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor 31 157103 Tank Fuel 32 161696 CapAsmFuel 33 123487X Cla mp H _e 34 106082X Pad Spacer 37 8543R Llne Fu_ 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 39 109227X Pad idler 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Their 3 8 16 x 3 4 100405...

Page 44: ...ocknot Flange 1 4Grade5 5 145006 Clip PusPPIn Hinged 19 124238X Cap Spdng Seat 6 S _o41437 Not 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder _16 19UNC 7 124181X Spdng Seat 22 STD641431 Not 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 Shoulder 5 16 18 x _ 11 177857 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting 13 121...

Page 45: ...d Footrest RH 12 146046 Decal V Selt Drive Schematic 169210 Decal By Pass Lt Hydro 13 177890 Decal Stlg Wheel 179175 Owner s M _ _ ual English 14 175291 Decal V Belt Sehematlc 179176 Owner s Manual Spanish 15 177258 Decal Replc 16 138047 Decal Batte W Diehard 18 177913 Decal Panel Side WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap 13re 2 65139 Stern Valve 3 177750 Tire Frc_t 4 59904 Tu...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272261 LIFT ASSEMBLY 37 38 40 36 46 ...

Page 47: ...6 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 TrtJnnlonFro_t Susp 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 176205 Trunion Sups Arm 3_ 175994 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 36 155097 Pdinter Height Indicator 37 123_35X Plug Hdie 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 41 155098 indicator Height Silt 49 145212 Nut Hex Large Lock 51 19171416 Washer 17 32 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272261 MOWERDECK 112 21 47 48 ...

Page 49: ... Tension Reltef Lever 26 t 10452X Nut Push 113 7211 505 Bon Cam 5 16 18 x 1 27 174346X426 DeflectarShleld 114 174384 TensionAsmReliefLever 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 115 174605 ArrnSpdngTenstonRetief 2Q 131491 Rod Hinge 116 137644 Bo t Shoulder 30 157722 Screw Thdroll Washer He_l 117 174873 Gauge Wheut 31 129963 Washer SpecerMowerVented 118 73930600 Nut Centedock 3 6 16UNC 3_ 177865 Pu...

Page 50: ...Aj129 128 88 x _ 0 _0 mmO Zr m _ o_O cam _a n h I0 ...

Page 51: ...Rod_ Bypass Actuator 116 170438 49 170401 Arm Bypass 117 178799 50 170402 Retolning Ring 250 ExtemaJ 119 170439 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250X 250Tc 120 170440 52 170404 Fiat Washer 5 81d x 1 00d x 96 121 170441 i _k 122 170442 53 170405 Refalning Ring 123 178800 54 170406 Beadng Center Sock 124 170444 55 142977 Spring Hdllcef Compression 125 170445 56 142978 Washer 126 170446 57 150798 20w 50 og 1...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272261 BRIGGS STRATI ON ENGINE MODELNUMBER445777TYPE NUMBER 0154 E1 52 ...

Page 53: ... NUMBER 0154 E1 _ 808_1 0_T7 I 3 li_l I 36 P_ _IIJ 1029 1022 _ _ 7 i 211_ 914 0_ _63s_ s 14 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL Ki l _ w 51_ 117 6i6U 1123_ 276_ 104 _ 552A8 _ 37 11249_ 105_ 633 987 691 o 1123_ 160_ 1127_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 117 276o 672 _ 150t YJ 987 1123_ 1124_ 6330 53 ...

Page 54: ...1 BRIGGS STRA I FON ENGINE MODELNUMBER 445777TYPE NUMBER0154 E1 74V 100 332_ _877 573 __1 363_ u 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 3_8 E _ E aASKET SET 30 20_ m_ 2760 691 O 22_ 1 943_ 842_ 10 524 O 3o91 8o_ _ _ 317197_L 579 803 _ _ _ 801 6g_ 54 ...

Page 55: ...g Set 010 Oversized 267 695134 Screw Casiug Clamp 694008 Ring Set 1 020Oversized 876 690997o_ Washer Sealing 694010 Ring Set 030 Oversized 287 690960 Screw Dipetick Tuhe 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin Assembly 28 690229 Pin Piston Standard 304 695277 Housinq Blewer 29 499583 Rod Connecting Standard 305 691005 Screw Blower Housing 32 690976 Screw Connecting Red 309 691262 Motor Starter 33 499596 Valve E...

Page 56: ...ug 1023A499600 Cover Rocker Arm Cylinder 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 2 668 691215 Spacer 1024 499054 Pump Oil 672 690234 _ _ Gasket Carburetor P_ate 1026 690981 Rod push Steel 691 690657 Seal Governor Shaft 1026A690982 Rud Push AlUm hum 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1027 492932 Filler Oil 703 691010 Clip 1029 690972 Arm Rocker 718 690959 Pin Locating 1035 691042 Shaft Pump 729 694123 Cilp V_re 1036 695...

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Page 59: ...Y RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I_ Operate your T_ctor up and down the face of slopes not I I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to pr went tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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