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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 pm Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...or 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 or ...

Page 3: ... riding mower safely enough to protectthem selves and othersfrom serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts end bum Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debriswhich can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage 3 II SLOPE O...

Page 4: ...er operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debds build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspectthe equipment it you stdke 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 a...

Page 5: ...e where it cannot contact spark plug _CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _CAUTION Tow only 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 tract...

Page 6: ...in 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 A WARNING ...

Page 7: ... 1 FrontPlate _ 4 Adjusting Bar Gauge Wheels _ 4 Retainer Springs _ _ I _ _ __ double loop 4 Clevis Pins w 4 gc ut _ 4 Wheels 4 Washers _ _ _ _ J 4 Shoulder Bo _ 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga _ _ I m Nose Roller _1 I _0 Nose Rotler Nose Rolle_ _ 2 2 Hex Bolts 2 Locknuts tR tRv 1 Washer 17 32 x 7 8 x 16 GaY 5 16 18 Video Cassette Keys _ 2 Keys JrOFlluDrlai_j ube Slope Sheet ...

Page 8: ...e 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 steering wheel adapter 5 Secure steedng wheel to steering shaft with hex nut and large flat washer previously removed Tighten securely 6 Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel 7 Remove protective materials from tractor...

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 lransmis 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: ...pulley 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 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 No remaining loose parts in carton 4 Battery is propody prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are propodyinflated For shipping purposes the tires were ovednflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be propady inflated for leveling Che...

Page 12: ...RNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWERHEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LACKED MOWERLI_ r_ l R N H L ATfACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL AUtomatlcModelsonly 12 ...

Page 13: ...TTLE 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 withthe 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 rele...

Page 14: ...dzed use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignitionswitch in any positionother 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 couse browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when _topping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stoptractor...

Page 15: ...e 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 disenqaqe attachment clutch control _CA J I ION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or th...

Page 16: ...ner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur _ CAUTION 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 it the engine has runout of fuel it will take extra crankingtime to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Be sure freewheel...

Page 17: ...onds and release pedal Repeat this procedure three 3 times NOTE During this procedurethere willbe no movement of drive wheels The air is being removedfrom hydraulicdrive system 5 Shut off engine and set parking brake 17 6 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual 7 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine Is run...

Page 18: ... 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 plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Chock brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation...

Page 19: ...tor is in the seat BLADE CARE For best resultsmower 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 b_t lock washer and flat washer sacudng blade 3 Install new or reaharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on...

Page 20: ...mage to seals do not usa 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 transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service canter department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API serv...

Page 21: ... a blocked grass 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 filter 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 often u...

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

Page 23: ...d 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 assembly and remove plate Suspension BeltTension Rod O Disengaged _ Position _ Chassis 7 Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disen gage arms from deck 8 Raise attac...

Page 24: ...ults 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 dght 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 links are not eq...

Page 25: ...they rotate freely 8 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm 9 Install now bolt in lower groove of R H mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandrel pulley as shown 10 Carafully roll belt over L H mandrel pulley Make sure belt is in all grooves pmpedy t 1 Reinstall L H mandrel cover 12 Reinstall mower to tractor See INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly sec...

Page 26: ...H _ i _ l _ I 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 sectionof this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbarsare not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight for...

Page 27: ... first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 L_ 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 positionas old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 6 First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Ti...

Page 28: ...w 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 until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Replace air cleaner cover ...

Page 29: ...ntial fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also expedanca 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 it run untilthe fuel line...

Page 30: ...k 2 See TOSTART ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attemptingto start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refilltank withfresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Clean replace air...

Page 31: ...n clutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 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 refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 C...

Page 32: ... trapped in transmission dudng 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 tiresfor proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing i 8 Replace mower ddve belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in this ...

Page 33: ... WITCH P smc_ I aRcwr I OFt _ G_B l I 0 _ _ cN z c _ _ o G FC REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTION8 H g WIRING INSULATEO CLIPS NOTI_I IF WIRING INSUL TED CLIP8 WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY _HOULD BE F_EPLAOEG TO O A PROPERLY _ECU RE YOUR WIRING 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272262 25 J t 34 ...

Page 35: ...t 1 4 153664 Switch Intedc_l Push in 175449 Harness Light 4799J Cable Battery 146148 Cable Battery 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 1454Ol Cable Ground 160784 Switch Seat 175442 Switch Ignliton 175447 Key 178452 Harness Ignition 71110408 Boit Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 131563 Cover Terrnmal 178861 Solenoid 175500 Ammeter 177501 Ho_meter 178461 Switch Pro 174905 38 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272262 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 36 ...

Page 37: ...08 Screw ThdroL 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 3_ 174988 Bracket Pivot Hood 42 172549X599 Lens Lh 43 172544X599 Lens Rh 58 174993 Duct Hood 60 S O533707 BoltRdhd Sqnk3 8 16UNCx3 4 64 174997 DashLower 74 STD541437 Nut Crownleck 3 8 16 UNC 142 17570_ Plate Releforcement 143 154 966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rcd pivnt Chassis Hood 154 174...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272262 GROUNDDRIVE 26 26 1 _ _32 241 745 3O ...

Page 39: ...et Mtg Pedal Control 175578 Sdaft Foot Pedal 221 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqr_ 3 8 18 Unc x 3 4 120183X Beadng Nylon 222 735O0700 Nut Crownlock 7 16 14 Unc 19211616 Washer 223 174840 Washer Nylon 11 16 ID x 060 1572H Pin Roll 224 174736 podalForward 165936 Pulley Composite Flat 225 174712 Arm CoutrolPedal Fc_ward 74760648 Bc41Fin Hex 5 8 16 Unc x 3 226 174902 Bolt Pivot Spacer 175461 Spacer Split 227 17...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272262 STEERINGASSEMBLY 4O ...

Page 41: ...111216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 34 S i1_551131 Washer Lock Hvy Spr 5 16 35 73540500 Crownlock NUt5 16 24 Unf 36 155105 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 175140X418 Inse_t Steering Wheel 40 BTD541537 NUt Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 159945 Adaptor teedng Wheel 42 174530X418 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 46 121232X Cap Spindle 65 160_67 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72140618 ...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272262 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Armster 42 ...

Page 43: ...Easy 16 11 _0600 Washer Lock External Too_ 3 8 17 17490624 ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 ShJstd Browning Debds Guard 25 17544OX505 Choke Corltrol 26 73_0600 Nut Kepa 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor 31 157103 Tank FUSt 32 161696 CapAsm Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 106082X Pad Spacer 37 8543R Line Fuai 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 39 109227X Pad Idler 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3...

Page 44: ...knut Flange 114 Grade 5 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 18 124238X Cap Spdng Seat 6 ST To41437 NUt 21 171852 Bon Shoulder 5 16 18 U NC 7 124181X Spring Seat 22 113541431 Nut 8 170 X 616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x I 3 16 x 12 9 19131614 Washer 13 32x 1 x 14Gauge Gauge 10 174894 Pan Seat 25 127019X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 11 177957 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting 13...

Page 45: ...eplc 179424 15 18 4 1 10 12 9 DESCRIPTION Decal Bagel Diehard Decal Panel Side Decal Battely DngdPsn Eng Decal Gdlle Relector RH Decal Fender Oper Cruise Decal Deck Caution Decal LiftHandle Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH DecaJ By Pass Lt Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WH EELS TIRES 5 8 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 591_ Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 177750 Tire F...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272262 LIFTASSEMBLY 27 23 41 4O 3O 7 5 ...

Page 47: ...on Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 1_ Trunnion Front Susp 18 _ Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 176205 Trunion Sups Arm 175994 Nut Lift Unk 7 16 20 36 155097 Peinter Height Indlcato 37 123935X PlugHole 38 17060516 Screw5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washm 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 41 155098 Indicator Height SUt 49 145212 NUt Hex_l_arge Lock 51 19171416 Washer 17 32 x 7 8 x 16...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272262 MOWERDECK 46 45_ 49 i i 94 116 48 ...

Page 49: ...o OpLLockCntr 9 16 119 19121414 36 19131316 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x16 Ca 121 174371 37 177968 Pulley Idler Flat 122 174606 39 174375 Pulley Idler Ddven 126 174372 42 165723 Spacer Retainer 130 17060616 43 174373 Arm Idler Secondly 122 17060612 45 174343 Cover Mandret Deck 175312 46 137729 Screw Thdrull 1 4 20 x 5 8 174356 47 174369 V Bdlt Mower Secondery 48 174368 V Belt Mower Pdmary 49 73680600 Nut...

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Page 51: ...asher 5 4 Id X 1 1 20d X 13 24X1 1 2 Thk 96 178786 Spacer Locatlog 34 170390 Lip Seat Aaie Seal 97 178787 Screw SFHCS 5 16 18 X1 35 171_91 Shaft Axle 75 X 1t 39 Key R H 98 178759 Arm Return 36 170392 Shaft Axle 75 X 16 99 Key LH 99 178792 Puck Adjusting 37 150792 MiterGear Sp Ined 100 178793 Washer 24 ID X 1 60 _ X 239 38 150793 Miter Gear 15t 0 5 Id 101 178794 Spdng Extension 39 150809 Shaft 102 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272262 BRIGGS STRATrON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0154 E1 51A_ 54_ 654 m 1027_ 531 52 ...

Page 53: ...J_r _ 635_ _5 914 _ 389 _788 _ 1251 11691 1 6011 387_1_ 628 163_ 419 _ _ l_S ln_ g I 9180 21 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KFF 1__ 552G 91 117 552A 742 816LJ _ _ i0 i_ _ 1 51 _ 1123_ 276_ 184 _ 552A8 1124_ 105Q 6330 987 691 e 112 3o 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A_ 137_ _ 276_ 672_ J _ _ 15ol_J 987_ 1123_ _ 1124_ 6330 160_ 1127t _3 117 276 g471 5 3 ...

Page 54: ...BER 917 272262 BRIGGS STRATI ONENGINE MODELNUMBER445777TYPE NUMBER 0154 E1 74 _ 729 _ 363 _ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 851 358 ENGINE GASKET SET so 20_ 8 _ 276_I_ 9_ slA_ _ eBe_ 2_ 691 6 22_ 1 9_1_ 8420 10 5240 78351_ eg_ 54 ...

Page 55: ...010 Oversized 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp 694008 I I Ring Bet 020 Oversized 276 690997 _1 1 Washer Sealing 694010 RingSet 030 Oversized 287 690960 Screw Dipstick Tube 27 690975 Lock Pistan Pin Assembly 28 690229 Pin Piston Standard 304 695277 Housing Blower 29 499583 Rod Connecting Standard 305 691005 Screw BlowerHousing 32 690976 Screw ConneotJngRed 309 691262 Motor Starter 33 499596 Valve Exha...

Page 56: ...ug 1023A499600 Cover Rocker Arm Cylinder 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 2 668 691215 Spacer 1024 499054 Pump Oil 672 690234 _ Gasket Carburetor Plate 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel 691 690657 Seal Governor Shaft 1026A690982 Rod Push Alemlnum 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1027 492932 Filter Oil 703 691010 Clip 1029 690972 Arm Rocker 718 690959 Pin Locating 1035 691042 Shaft Pump Label Emission 729 694123 Clip ...

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Page 59: ...Y RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL _ _ Operate your Tractor up end down the face of slopes not I Ai Jk greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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