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Page 1: ...viously built engines Before you start the I engine read and understand this Owner s Manual CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

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 turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Tum 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: ...onsible adult Be alert and turn machine off ff 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 comers 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: ...roperly 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 _LWARNING This tractor is e...

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Page 8: ...ion NOTE if this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knobs 2 Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat 3 Slide seat until a comfortable position is reac...

Page 9: ...e pedal and set the parking brake 5 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 6 Start the engine After engine has started move throttle control to idle position 7 Release parking brake 8 Slowly depress forward drive pedal and drive tractor off skid 9 Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake 10 Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the inst...

Page 10: ...outed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure free wheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANS PORT in the Operation section of this manual While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following important items I Engine oil is at p...

Page 11: ...E OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT LIGHTS ON 0 PARKING BRAKE LOCKED O _MP I UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING DRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...s or other attach ments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used to set forward movement of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL Used for forward movement of tractor...

Page 13: ... 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 possibility always stop ...

Page 14: ... gauge wheels are in the same setting IMPORTANT Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck Retainer Spring 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 I Select desired height of cut 2 Start m...

Page 15: ...TION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in tem peratures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting _CAUTION 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 ...

Page 16: ...adjusted for best engine performance _see TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGETRANSMISSION CAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and perfor mance it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside...

Page 17: ...speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also t...

Page 18: ...t 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 a year you should replace...

Page 19: ...sition to allow access to blades NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 2 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 3 Install new or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assembly IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs ...

Page 20: ...ts 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 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check yo...

Page 21: ...OOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating th...

Page 22: ...om electric clutch pulley Lock Bracket Belt Tension Front Rod Mower DJsengaged_ 3racket Position Chassis Bracket Retainer Spring Anti Swa Bar USE PLIERS FOR RETAINER SPRING5 Loop up Suspension Double Loop Retainer Springs Outward pointing deck pins 10 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with atta...

Page 23: ...er is level side to side when bubble is between the two lines in the bubble level If adjustment is necessary under left hand footrest turn lift link adjustment nut above yellow cap in appropriate direction to bring bubble between the lines in the bubble level Remove bubble level from mower and store in a safe place LinesBUbble Betw_Bubble Level il_i_ _ _ Level Decal Left Hand Lift Link Footrest Ad...

Page 24: ...ket CAUTION Rod is spring loaded Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly 4 Remove screws from R H mandrel cover and remove cover 5 Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface 6 Disconnect R H suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Carefully roll belt over the top of R H mandrel pulley Belt Tension Disen...

Page 25: ...ndrels and entire upper deck surface 10 Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely Secondary Idler Arm Idler L H Pulley 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 belt...

Page 26: ...er 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 around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley 2 Slide belt into the...

Page 27: ...is 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 ORDER 1 BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery 2 RED cable last from both batteries Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY _ WARN...

Page 28: ... adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast position 28 2 Check that swivel is against stop If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjust...

Page 29: ...forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also 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 lines and carb...

Page 30: ...2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Check all wiring 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in 8 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Brake pedal not depressed 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 3 Weak or dead battery Service and Adjustments section Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Depress brake pedal 2 Disenga...

Page 31: ...eck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 2 3 4 5 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 wir...

Page 32: ...fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 4 I1 2 3 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 spee...

Page 33: ...OFF 2 PLUGS ON TWiN OYL ENGtNES_ IF SO EQUIPPED IGNITION SWITCH CHARGIII_ 8ySTI_ OUTPUT 28 VQI T8 AC 3600 RFM tB AMp _ _ R_ _U_R DI_C_IN_CTED OPTIONAL J I J Rm _ REGULATOR BROWN BL_CK _ J LIGHTS _UG PTO SWITCH n POSITION OFF O e _ REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING IN_TED CUPS CIRCUIT I C GrB H C FtB ErA D NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY S...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272264 ELECTRICAL I I I 42 41 i 79 I I I I I I i I 26 4O I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 NutKspsHex 1 4 20 UNC 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 175442 Switch Ignition 33 175447 Kay 40 179737 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 BoltFin Hex 1 4 20 Uncx 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 175500 Ammeter 46 177501 Hourmeter 50 178461 Switch Pto 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 79 175448 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272264 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 42 29 9O 31 166 23 215 39 2O9 2O9 3 3 74 14 2O9 36 ...

Page 37: ...x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174988 Bracket Pivot Hood 42 172545X599 Lens Lh 43 172544X599 Lens Rh 58 174993 Duct Hood 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 174997 DashLowar 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 90 124346X Nut Seif Thd WHD HD 1 4 Zinc 142 175702 Plate Reinfomement 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Ch...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272264 GROUND DRIVE 254 223 62 36 77 241 29 24 26 26 32 30 55 aB ...

Page 39: ...lock 3 8 16UNC 237 170165 52 73680500 Nut Crownlook 5 16 18 Unc 238 175807 53 105710X Link Clutch 239 17490508 55 105709X Spdng Return Clutch 240 175610 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 241 73930400 57 140294 V Belt Ground Ddve 242 74780412 59 169691 Keeper CenterSpan 243 178289 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 244 166880 62 123533X Cover Pedal 250 17060612 63 175417 Pulley Engine 253 179422 65 1004...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272264 STEERINGASSEMBLY i 68 68 07 lO 35 67 67 40 ...

Page 41: ...leAssembly R H Bearing Race Thrust Hardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Drag ink Washer Lock Nut Hex JamTopk_k 1 2 20 Unf SpacerBrg AxleFront NutHexflangeLock ShaftAssembly Steedng Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Rod Tie Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Washer LockHvy Spr 5 16 Crownlock Nut5 16 24 Unf Bushing Steenng Screw Insert SteeringWheel Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf Adaptor SteeringWheel Boot Steed...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272264 32 31 14 81 17 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 13 62 72 42 ...

Page 43: ...k External Tooth 3 8 17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Browning Debris Guard 25 175440X505 Choke Control 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor 31 179022 TankFual 32 179124X418 Cap Asm Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 106082X Pad Spacer 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 39 109227X Pad Idler 41 139277 Stem FuelTank 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Th...

Page 44: ...x 1 x 14 Gauge 10 174894 Pan Seat 11 177957 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting 13 121248X Bushing Snap 18 i I I i 5 21 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 121249X Spacer Split 16 123740X Spdng 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 18 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 19 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge...

Page 45: ...ecal V Belt Schematic 181460 Decal Replc 12 DESCRIPTION Decal BatteryDiehard Decal Panel Side Decal BatteryDngdPanEn9 Decal Grills RefiectorRH Decal FenderOperCruise Decal DeckCaution Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Owner sManual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 11 PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272264 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 37 41 38 40 4 6 51 49 15 _54 46 ...

Page 47: ...6 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uoc 17 175689 Trunnion Front Susp 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 20 163552 Retainer Spring 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 2 x 10 Ga 41 155098 Indicator Height Stlt 49 145212 Nut Hex Larga Lock 51 19171416 Washer 17 32 ...

Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272264 112 I I 21 122 46 114 116 121 1 o 49 33 132 91 16 26 48 ...

Page 49: ...73 Screw Thdroll Washer Head 118 73930600 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 119 19121414 Pulley Mandrel 121 174371 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 122 174606 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 126 174372 Pulley Idler Flat 130 17000616 Pulley Idler Ddven 132 17060612 Spacer Retainer 182 179127 Arm Idler Secondary 183 163552 Cover Mandrel Deck 184 173979 Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5 8 181579 V Belt Mower Secondary 174356...

Page 50: ...16 18 99 12 r124 6 Sealant Joint d etancheite 57 20W50 Oil 78 80Z OZ de 78 820 d Huile 127 Seal and O ring Kit Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu _129 128 88 123 o mo n II o_ _0 m_3 r rr I ZI c z _C m m_ ...

Page 51: ...400 Rod Bypass Actuator 116 170438 49 170401 Arm Bypass 117 178799 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 Extemal 119 170439 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 120 170440 52 170404 Flat Washer 5 81d x 1 00d x 05 121 170441 Thk 122 170442 53 170405 Retaining Ring 123 178800 54 170406 Baadng Center Block 124 170444 55 142977 Spring Helical Compression 125 170445 56 142978 Washer 126 170446 57 150798 20w 50...

Page 52: ...2264 BRIGGS STRATTONENGINE MODELNUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165 E1 188 _ 222 218 1 26 22o _5o a 447A 41 1035 _ 25O _ 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 146 741 24 3O4 447A 447 654 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7 _ 276 O 868 52 ...

Page 53: ... _ 628 ep 552 ss_ 0 742 _ _ 4O4 0 ss_ 8 691 a 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 L_ _ _ I 276 0 633 O 987 104 672 _ 105 1123 0 117 _ 1124 137 977CARBURETORGASKETSET 51 _ 6331 987 o 2 150_ 11230 276 0 1124_ 9144_ 12sI 1169 lO_ _ _ I _ I 13 J 13o 9s _ _ 21 IJ _V_IIJ_ 987 o o 1123 _ _ 160 _ 1127 117 P 276 0 118_ 446777 0165 E1 53 ...

Page 54: ...ACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272264 BRIGGS STRATrON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165 E1 _ tt 789 573 _ _ 405 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 3_ 2o_ 51 9 _ 163 276 O E91 868 1022 _ 524 446777 0165 E1 8O3 89z 54 ...

Page 55: ...5 35 690963 Spring Valve Intake 309 691262 36 690963 Spring Valve Exhaust 310 691263 40 690964 Retainer Valve 311 497608 42 499586 Keeper Valve 332 691059 45 690977 Tappet Valve 333 691060 46 690978 Camshaft 334 691061 48 692714 Short Block 446777 0027 337 491055 E2 Replacement Engine 358 694012 50 695241 Manifold Intake 51 690950 _ 1 Gasket Intake RPM Settings 53 690951 Stud Carburetor 54 695240 ...

Page 56: ...026A690982 Rod Push Alum num 615 690317 Retainer Governor Shaft 1027 696854 Filter Oil 616 691045 Crank Governor 1029 690972 Arm Rocker 617 691917 Seal O Ring Intake Manifold 1035 691042 Shaft Pump 628 690960 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1036 695704 Label Emission 633 690998 _ 1 Seal Choke Throttle Shaft 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 635 66538 Boot Sparkplug 1058 274794 Owner s Manual 654 690958 Nut Carbu...

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Page 59: ...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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