Page 1: ...usly built engines Before you start the I engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT 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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...
Page 2: ...ause 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 speedin _ 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 engin...
Page 3: ...hrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower withouteither the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Sl...
Page 4: ...sible 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 ext...
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 overtum 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 stopping...
Page 6: ...operly 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 This tractor is e...
Page 7: ... and remove CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label labet 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 _iii _ ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knobs 2 Lower seat into operating position and s...
Page 8: ...ke 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 instructions that follow CHECK TIRE...
Page 9: ...ted properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped 4 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 Engine oil is at pro...
Page 10: ...esult 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 notavoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicatesa hazard which if notavoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicatesa hazard which if notavoided might re...
Page 11: ...tach 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 REVERSE DRIV...
Page 12: ... 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 engine when stopping tracto...
Page 13: ...re all 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 1 Select desired height of cut 2 S...
Page 14: ...ION 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 ca...
Page 15: ...djusted 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 t...
Page 16: ...d 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...
Page 17: ...e warranty 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 tractoras 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 seas...
Page 18: ... position 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 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 torque IMPORTANT S...
Page 19: ...n 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 3 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise 4 To open pull out on the drain valve 5 After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inw...
Page 20: ... AIR INTAKE COOLING 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...
Page 21: ...emove belt from electric clutch pulley Lock Bracket Belt Tension Rod Disengaged_ 7 Position _ Front Chassis Bracket Retainer Spring Anti Swa Bar I USE PLIERS FOR RETAINER SPRINGS Suspension A 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 levelsurface and mower suspension arms are raised with attach...
Page 22: ... on decal as indicated Mower 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 Bubble Between Lines Pedal Level Decal Left Hand Footrest...
Page 23: ...racket 41_ 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 Tensio...
Page 24: ...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 25: ...ears or other qualified service center With parking brake Engaged Nut 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 mower See...
Page 26: ...ctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears Fire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Axle Cover TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY _ WARNING Lead acidbatteriesgenerate explosive gases _eep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protectionwhen around batteries If yourbatteryis tooweak to sta...
Page 27: ...t Hex Bolt Terminal Acc Door Guard Cable qegative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT LAMP CAUTION When lit the halogen lamps get extremely hot Hold lamp assembly by the holder and do not touch the bulb 1 Raise hood 2 Disconnect harness from lamp assembly 3 Rotate counterclockwise and pull lamp assembly out of the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Insert new lamp assembly and rotate clockwise to lo...
Page 28: ...ibed 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 until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Replace air clean...
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 car...
Page 30: ...ank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See 3 o Adjust Carburetor in Service and 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 refill with fresh gasoline 6 Check all wiring 7 See 3 0 Adjust Carb...
Page 31: ...logged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 5 6 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 screen fins 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Check all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section ...
Page 32: ... fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 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 sp...
Page 33: ...N C F B E A D G F C REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE PosmoN CIRCUIT MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS OFF M G AI NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS H B RUN LIGHT B A1 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 WIRING 33 ...
Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272265 41 25 J 29 34 ...
Page 35: ...ht 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 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 179737 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 175500 Ammeter 46 177501 Hourmeter 50 178461 Switch Pto 55 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 79 1...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272265 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 42 43 217 29 215 39 166 209 155 219 20 23 64 6O 74 2O9 f 2o6 36 ...
Page 37: ...8 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 BoltRdnd Sqnk3 8 16UNCx3 4 64 174997 DashLower 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16 UNC 90 124 _6X Nut Self Thd WHD HD 1 4 Zinc 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod PivotChassi...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272265 GROUND DRIVE 244 62 36 29_ 24 41 I I 35 _ 39 55 26 26 o 32 3O 38 ...
Page 39: ...rownlock 3 8 16UNC 237 170165 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 238 175807 53 105710X Link Clutch 239 17490508 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 240 175610 56 17060620 Screw 3 6 16 x 1 1 4 241 73930400 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 242 74780412 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 243 178289 61 17120614 Screw3 8 16 x 875 244 166880 62 123533X Cover Pedal 250 17060612 63 175417 Pulley Engine 253 179422 6...
Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272265 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ __ 3e s _ _ i _r 7 i Q _ 2 _ i i 16 29 67 46 6 t3 65 5 _r 34 1o 35 40 67 67 43 4O ...
Page 41: ...111216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 34 STD551131 Washer Lock Hvy Spr 5 16 35 73540500 CrownlockNut 5 16 24 Unf 36 155105 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 175140X418 Insert Steering Wheel 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 159945 Adaptor SteeringWheel 42 174530X418 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25132 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 46 121232X Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72140618 ...
Page 42: ...11050600 Washer Lock Ext 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 73020600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor 31 179022 Tank Fuel 32 179124X418 CapAsm Fuel KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 106082X Pad Spacer 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 39 109227X Pad Idler 41 139277 ...
Page 43: ...9131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 10 174894 Pan Seat 11 177957 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting 13 121248X Bushing Snap KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 72050412 Bolt Cardage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 121249X Spacer Split 16 123740X Spring 17 123976 Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 18 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 G...
Page 44: ... Decal V Belt Schematic 184225 Decal Replc 12 9 DESCRIPTION Decal Battery Diehard Decal Panel Side Deca Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Grille Reflector RH Decal Fender Oper Cruise Decal Deck Caution Decal Uff Handle Pad Footrest LH Pad FootrestRH Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish i 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 177750 ...
Page 45: ...k Lift R H Retainer Spdng Plate Asm Suspension Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Front Susp Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Retainer Spring Trunion Sups Arm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 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 Stir 49 145212 Nut Hex Large Loc...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272265 MOWER DECK 112 I 46 33 _30 132 46 47 116 11 29 11 8_ 18 46 ...
Page 47: ...174606 36 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 126 174372 37 177968 Pulley Idler Flat 130 17000616 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 ThdrolL 1 4 20 x 5 8 181579 47 180808 V Belt Mower Secondary 174356 48 174368 V Belt Mower Primary 49 73680600 Nut Crownloc...
Page 48: ...12 1 19 124 108 6 Sealant Joint d etancheite 57 20W50 Oil 78 80Z OZ de 78 820 d Huile 127 Seal and O ring Kit Phoque O Sonrm Jeu 128 88 123 mo o o_ oo ZF _ I11 _m M ...
Page 49: ...asher 3 4 Id X 1 1 20d X 13 Thk 97 178787 Screw SFHCS 5 16 18 Xl 34 170390 LipSeal Axle Seal 96 178789 ArmReturn 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X 11 39 Key R H 99 178792 Puck Adjusting 36 170392 Shaft Axle 75 X 16 99 Key L H 100 178793 Washer 24 ID X 1 60 OD X 239 37 150792 Miter Gear Splined 101 178794 Spring Extension 38 150793 Miter Gear 15t 0 5 Id 102 178795 Spacer 260 ID X 560 OD X 870 39 150809 Sha...
Page 50: ...MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165 E1 213_ 216 1 1or 11_ I 2_ _ I _ 188 _ 267_1 _4 Q 750 1035 250 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 1019 LABEL KIT 4_ 1017 I_ 12__3 691 729 865B I 447A 3O4 967 447 617 51 929A _654 6 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7 _ 276 O 50 ...
Page 51: ...1100 798 24o_ 387_ _ 628 ep 918 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276 0 633 e 987 104 _ 672 _ lO5 0 1123 0 117 1124 _ 137 o16 552 662A 6 742 404 O S52A 8 691 O 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 62_10 987 166_ 1123_ 276 Q 1124_ I022 211 914_ 108 _ 53 3 1169 418 _ 1123 _ 117 B 118 _ I 131113o _ l 1 975_137 _ 51 ...
Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272265 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165 E1 d 358 ENGINE GASKET K T 3_ _0 868_ 1022 5t 524 IZ 276 691 697 52 ...
Page 53: ...691061 48 692714 Short Block 446777 0027 337 491055 E2 Replacement Engine 358 694012 50 695241 Manifold Intake 51 690950 GI I Gasket Intake 53 690951 Stud Carburetor 54 695240 Screw Intake Manifold 73 691055 Screen Rotating Included 74 691057 Screw Rotating Screen 358 75 691056 Washer Flywheel _ Included 89 690283 Plug Oil No 121 95 690718 Screw Throttle Valve 1 Included 98 499802 Kit Idle Speed N...
Page 54: ...Bracket 1036 695704 Label Emission Seal Choke Throttle Shaft 1051 691265 Ring Retaining Boot Sparkplug 1058 274794 Owner s Manual Nut Carburetor 1070 691058 Screw Rywheel Fan Spacer 1090 691293 Retainer Brush Gasket Carburetor Plate 1095 694013 Gasket Set Valve Seal Governor Shaft 1100 690973 Pivot Rocker Arm Screw Ring Gear 1119 691183 Screw Alternator Screw Drive Cap 1123 690987_ 1 SeaI O Ring S...
Page 55: ...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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