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Page 1: ... 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: ...because of operator abuse includin9 but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the nding equipment impacting objects that bendthe 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 engin...

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 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 alc...

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 blinc 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 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: ...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 instructionsunder Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _WARNING This tractor is eq...

Page 7: ...Mower Leveling Wrench 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Bubble Level Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...ere tractor is to roll off skid CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift hood to raised position 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 p...

Page 9: ...ion 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 REPOSITION RIGHT REAR GAUGE WHEEL For shipping purposes the right rear gauge wheel assembly ...

Page 10: ...rton 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 I Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they a...

Page 11: ...RWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGfNE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWERLJ_ R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW P ARK NG BRAKE 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: ...to your tractor A n ACHMENT 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 DRIVE PEDAL Used for r...

Page 13: ... 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 14: ...tions NOTE Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface 1 Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in this section of manual 2 Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar 3 Lower gauge wheels to ground Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin Gauge wheels should be slig...

Page 15: ...er starting See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with...

Page 16: ...e transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance see TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever whi...

Page 17: ...nd 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 tl_ grass and not be noticed Als...

Page 18: ...tems 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 the spar...

Page 19: ...mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 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 lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27...

Page 20: ...k V belts for deterioration 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 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc...

Page 21: ...ge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 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 are kept clea...

Page 22: ...ket 5 Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly and remove plate 6 Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disen gage arms from deck 7 Raise attachment lift to its highest position 8 Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley 9 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor Chassis Bracket Retainer Spring TO INSTALL MOWER Be sure tractor is on l...

Page 23: ...al 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 Bubble Level Lines Level Decal Braket _ Left Hand...

Page 24: ...nk To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 ...

Page 25: ...ion guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See q O REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Disconnect clutch wire harness 3 Remove clutch Iocator 4 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 5 Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch 6 Pull belt s...

Page 26: ...ries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to startthe engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractoris equipped with a 12 volt system The other vehicle must also be a 12 voltsystem Do not use your tractor battery to start other v...

Page 27: ...ide of the grill 4 Insert new lamp assembly and rotate clockwise to lock 5 Reconnect harness to lamp assembly 6 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder i...

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: ...Faulty solenoid or starter 4 1 Cutting too much grass too 1 fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 2 Loss of power 3O 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...

Page 31: ...ogged mower deck vent from build upof grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism 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...

Page 32: ...position 2 Motion ddve belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing lo Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 32 Engine backfires whenturnlng engine OFF 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact aSears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slo...

Page 33: ...EQUIPPED i o_no AL _ _ REQULA roR HE_ I I u STARTER L __t OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAy 1 SPARK _2 LUG GAP PLUGS ON o ALTERNATOR I Fro 8wn cH POI110N OFF REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING QRCtAT C GnS H FrB EnA D GFC DA 33 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272280 ELECTRICAL 4O I I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...Light 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 NutKepsHex 1 4 20 UNC 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 175442 Switch Ignition 33 175447 Key 40 179737 Hamess Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uncx 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 175500 Ammeter 46 177501 Hourmeter 50 178461 SwitchPto 55 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 79 175...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272280 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 42 29 31 166 19 23 215 39 2O9 36 ...

Page 37: ...crew ThdraL 5 16 18 x 1 2 TY r 38 175710 BracketAsmPivotMower Rear 39 174988 BracketPivotHood 42 172545X599 LensLh 43 172544X599 LensRh 58 174993 DuctHood 60 STD533707 BoltRdhd Sqnk3 8 16UNCx3 4 64 174997 DashLower 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 90 124346X Nut SelfThd WshHd 1 4 142 175702 PlateReinforcement 143 154966 BracketSwaybarChassis 144 175582 BracketFootrest 145 156524 Rod PivotChassis...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272280 GROUND DRIVE 77 1 241 26 26 229 2 3O 41 150 1 38 ...

Page 39: ...tCrownlock3 8 16 UNC 236 128 o03 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock5 16 18 Unc 237 170165 53 105710X Link Clutch 238 175807 55 105709X Spdng Retum Clutch 239 174 o0508 56 1706o0620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 240 175610 57 140294 V Belt GroundDdve 241 73930400 59 169691 Keeper CenterSpan 242 74780412 61 17120614 Screw3 8 16 x 875 243 178289 62 123533X Cover Pedal 244 166880 63 175776 Pulley Engine 250 17060612 65...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272280 STEERING ASSEMBLY i II _______ JI1 1 j t 17 i 18 40 10 40 ...

Page 41: ...eAssembly R H Bearing Race Thrust Hardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Draglink Washer Lock NutHax Jam Toplock1 2 20 Unf SpacerBrgAxle Front NutHexflangaLock Shaft Assembly Steering Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Rod Tie Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Washer LockHvy Spr 5 16 CrownlockNut5 16 24 Unf Bushing Steering Screw Insert SteedngWheel NutLockCenter 3 8 24 Unf Adaptor SteedngWheel Boot Steering...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272280 ENGINE F 14 25 38 _ _ 26 39 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42 ...

Page 43: ...y 16 11050600 Washer Look ExternalTooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Browning DebrisGuard 25 175440X505 ChokeControl 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Kit SparkArrestor 31 179022 TankFue 32 179124X418 CapAsm Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 106082X Pad Spacer 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug DrainOil Easy 39 109227X Pad Idler 45 170 X_12 ScrewHexwshThdr3 8 16 x3 4 62...

Page 44: ...541437 Nut 21 171852 7 124181X Spring Seat 22 STD541431 8 17000616 Screw3 8 16 x 1 1 2 24 19171912 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x I x14 Gauge 10 174894 Pan Seat 25 127018X 11 177957 KnobSeat 12 121246X Bracket SwitchMounting 13 121248X Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split Spdng Locknut Flange 1 4 Grads 5 Cap SpringSeat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Bol...

Page 45: ...V BeltSchematic 181539 181540 12 DESCRIPTION DecalReplc Decal BatteryDiehard Decal PanelSide Decal Battery Dngr PsnEng Decal Gdlle ReflectorRH Decal FenderOperCruise Decal Deck Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH Pad FootrestRH Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Owner sManual English Owner sManual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 ValveCap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 177750 Tir...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272280 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 19 13 32 37 38 4O 31 32 41 13 13 3 4 6 6 46 ...

Page 47: ...tainerSpdng 15 175562 Plate AsmSuspensionFront 16 73350800 NutJam Hax 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 TrunnionFrontSusp 18 73800800 NutLockw Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 ArmAsm Suspension Mower 20 1635 52 RetainerSpdng 31 169865 TrunionSups Arm BaadngPivot 32 73540600 NutCrowniock 3 8 24 36 155097 PointerHeightIndicator 37 123935X PlugHole 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 41...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272280 MOWER DECK i9 _ 144 140 134 117 I 16 14 5 i i i i i 27 29 _ lO2 o 5 2 JJ 10_101_04 1 106 48 ...

Page 49: ...86 Spring Torsion Deflector 137 72110505 Nut Push 138 155992 Shield Deflector 139 159644 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 140 159643 Rod Hinge 143 157109 ScrewThd RoUDod Pt Hex 144 158634 Washer Spacer 145 165888 Pulley Mandrel 146 171977 Nut Toplock Flanged 148 169022 Pulley Idler Flat 149 165898 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 150 19091216 NutCrownlock 3 8 16 UNC 159 72140614 Guard Mandrel LH 182 179126 Retalcer 1...

Page 50: ...13 99 19 124 6 Sealant Joint d etlnchelte b 7 2OWSO011 78 80Z OZ de 78 820 d Hulle 127 Seal and O ring Kit Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu 88 123 128 0 o 0 oi oO mo r m Zl c z i m m J 0m r_CD O1 4 mlk b 1 0 ...

Page 51: ...97 48 170400 Rod BypassActuator 116 170438 49 170401 Arm Bypass 117 178799 50 170402 RetainingRing 250 External 119 170439 51 170403 Seal Up 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 120 170440 52 170404 Flat Washer 5 81dx 1 00d x 05 121 170441 Thk 122 170442 53 170405 Retaining Ring 123 178800 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 124 170444 55 142977 Spdng HeUcelCompression 125 170445 56 142978 Washer 126 170446 57 150798 20...

Page 52: ...L NUMBER 917 272280 BRIGGS STRAI rON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165 E1 52_ t lOt 11_ i I I 216 222 265 2678 10_6 4 47A 447A t 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 447A 3O5 447 1027 _ 5310Q5 VALVE GAS_T_ SET 276 0 52 ...

Page 53: ...E NUMBER 0165 E1 36 _ 1022 1029 1100 798 1100 _ 240_ 918 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL Kn 51 L_ _ _ I 276 0 633e 987 I 104 _ 672 105 0 1123 0 11 1124 SS2A8 742_ _ 4O40 _8 691 O 9 7 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 _ _33e 987 150 276 Q 1124 _ 211 914 _1_ lO8 _ 633 1169 1 105 0 I 117 276 0 118 53 ...

Page 54: ...CTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272280 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165 E1 Y my 474 I 789A 4115 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 51 _ 1022 9 _ 524 12 276 0 691 513 _ 1 1051_ _ 803 I 31_7_ 797_ _ _ 54 ...

Page 55: ...0963 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 E2 337 491055 Replacement Engine 358 694012 50 695241 Manifold Intake 51 690950 _ 1 Gasket Intake 53 690951 Stud Carburetor 54 695240 Screw Intake Manifol...

Page 56: ...e 1022690971 Gasket Rocker Cover 615 690317 Retainer Governor Shaft 1023499599 Cover Rocker Cylinder 1 616 691045 Crank Governor 1023A499600 Cover Rocker Cylinder 2 617 691917 SoaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1024499054 Pump OU 628 690960 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1026690981 Rod Push Steel 633 690998 _ I Seal Choke Throttle Shaft 1026A690982 Rod Push Aluminum 635 66538 Boot Sparkplug 1027696854 Filter Oi...

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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 acroso 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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