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Page 1: ...ly built engines Before you start the 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 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 elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of eng...

Page 3: ...rown 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 abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direc tion and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place ...

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 blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use ex...

Page 5: ...chine 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 on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then tur...

Page 6: ...ON AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman_ product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require repair from time to time That s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense Here s...

Page 7: ...eering Wheel 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Large Flat Washer iwilinil l 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge i_ 1 Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...ion and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut se curely to 10 12 ft Ibs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering ...

Page 9: ... sition 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual ...

Page 10: ... you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Z Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely I All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flat...

Page 11: ... ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION _1_ 1 1 DANGER indicates a hazard which it not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if notavoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if notavoided ...

Page 12: ...tute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting...

Page 13: ... idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove 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...

Page 14: ...y necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake posi tion and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or to...

Page 15: ...ting position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 4 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter cont...

Page 16: ... rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished f If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at...

Page 17: ... overtighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The 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 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 Adjust ments section of this manual ...

Page 18: ...results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low 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 b...

Page 19: ...rove starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 1 Check your engine oil level more frequent ly to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the eng...

Page 20: ...and stub born dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating 1 Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube as sembly off engine 2 Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt 3 Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cool ing fins 4 Replace blower housing an...

Page 21: ...tor 1 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disco...

Page 22: ...urements after adjusting Bottom edge of Bottom edge of mower to ground mower to ground FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 ...

Page 23: ...ear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Road test tractor for proper stopp...

Page 24: ...etaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY _WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protectio...

Page 25: ... When replacing hood be sure to re connect headlight wire connector Headlight Wire Connector Seat Pan Terminal Keps Cover Nut _ Hex Bolt Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTE...

Page 26: ...ir cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments 2 Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 2 Move throttle control lever to slow posi tion With finger rotate and hold thro...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...ery 3 Dirty fuel filter 4 Stale or dirty fuel 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 Engine valves out of 8 adjustment Clutch brake pedal not 1 depressed Attachment clutch is 2 engaged Weak or dead battery 3 Blown fuse 4 Corroded battery terminals 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Faulty ignition switch 7 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Faulty operator presence 9 switch es Weak or dead ...

Page 29: ...creen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Faulty operator safety presence control system 2 3 4 5 Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes f...

Page 30: ...lty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Placethrottle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 ...

Page 31: ... SYSTEM OUTPUT I ALTERNATOR sA_PAc_ _oo RPM DIODE ORANGE IGNITION SWITCH NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST _ROW N HEADLI...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272353 ELECTRICAL I i I I I I I L I i I 27 22 26 I _ I I I I I 4 i I 4 i I t i II i t I I I I I I 45 29 1 16 I I I I I _ I r I I t 32 ...

Page 33: ...1 4 20 Unc x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Inlerlock Harness Socket Light W 4152J Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga W 16 Wir red Fuse 20 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric Cable Ground 6ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Delta Push In Key Ign Molded Craftsman Delta Harness Ign Bolt BIk Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular 6 AMP Protect...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272353 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212 3O 29 26 31 2os 3 chassisopl lt 23 35 38 05 26 53 54 jP 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...r Plm Mech Sym Bolt RdHd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Asm Dash Lh Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash Rh Screw Mach Trhd 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 Nu Keps 5 t6o18unc Hood Pnt Steel Private Label Bumper Hood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Uric x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grill Lens Asm Lens Grille Fender Pnt Bracket Fender Support Footrest Pnt Lh Footrest Pnt Rh Bolt RdHd Sht Sqnk 3 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272353 GROUND DRIVE 14 112 F 116 77 26 26 27 drive saddle 25 36 ...

Page 37: ...X Rod Brake BIk Zinc 26 840 78 121748X Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 79 2228M Spring Rod Brake 2 O0 Zinc 96 4497H Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 112 19091210 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad t13 127285X Rod Brake Parking LIJYt 116 72140608 Cap Brake Parking 120 73900600 Bracket Mtg Transaxle 150 175456 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18unc x 3 4 151 19133210 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 170 178394 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 202 72110614 W...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272353 STEERING J J I _r _ i _ 42 88 I 29 68 _ _ _ steering_l lt_42 68 67 67 67 38 ...

Page 39: ...sher 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga RingKlip T5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Draglink Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Link Drag BIk LR Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 4 x 3 4 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg 5 8 ID Dash Screw Cap Wheel Steer Opp Sears USA Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 80D 12...

Page 40: ...24028X Muffler Exh LT B S 14HP IC 44 17670412 OHV Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated 45 17000612 Tube Drain Oil Easy 46 19091416 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 72 183906 Shield Browning Debris Guard 78 7060620 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 81 73510400 Tank Fuel Front 25 Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented DESCRIPTION Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 ...

Page 41: ...prsn2 250 BIkZi Screw3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14Ga Pan Seat KnobSeat Adj Wingnut BracketMountingSwitch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap SIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 25x 96Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shld 5 16 1...

Page 42: ...h brake English Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Panel Dash 6sp 42 Decal V Belt Sch Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Decal Handle I_ftHeight Adjust Manual Owners English Manual Owners Spanish WHEELS ANDTIRES 4 10 7 11 wheel_l KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X624 9 124635X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 Cap Value Tire Stem Value Tire F...

Page 43: ...002 E Ring 5133 62 18 73800800 5 19211621 Washer Pltd 21 32 x 1 x21ga 19 139868 6 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 20 163552 7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted BIk 31 169865 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 32 73540600 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift RH DESCRIPTION Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 112 13 Unc Trunnion Nut LockW Wsh 1 2 13unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Zinc Beadng Pvt...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272353 MOWER DECK 157 158 152 68 146 _47 142 31 34 21 2 1 18 21 29 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...ector 154 169675 24 05304X Cap Sleeve 155 169671 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 156 169672 26 110452X Nut Push 157 169669 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 158 17720408 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 Bx16Ga 159 72140614 29 131491 Rod Hinge 184 19131410 30 173984 Screw Hex Thd Roll 130794 31 129963 Washer Spacer 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 STD533717 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 t6 x 1 ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272353 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 157 47 8 70 6A 13 85 34 29 35 NUMBERS HERE 46 ...

Page 47: ...her 627 ID x 77 788078A 031W 79 792144 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 82 778333 031W 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 83 778338 031W 85 792154 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 87 788089A 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 150 788093A 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 157 788088A Use As Needed 180 730229A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 900 794712 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 34 780194 Bu...

Page 48: ...353 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUI_BER 0230 E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 20 1 0 51_ 691 524 _ 8420 868 943 O 1266 0 24 43 _ 741 1264I_ 1270 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 15 22 12 48 ...

Page 49: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272353 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 5j 1022 914 238 35 1022 1095 VALV E GASKET SET 617 0 1022 868 383 524 O 1023 4O4 614 216f 1119_ 49 ...

Page 50: ...INE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 130 95 _ 987 93_ 166_ 127 108A _ 634A_ 118 240 4311 1266AO i 1266 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 127_ 231 _ 987 _ _1 276 _ t _ 105 I_1 137 _ 634 _ 1266 617 0 95_ 117_ C 1266A 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 5O ...

Page 51: ...ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 t_ 305A 968 643 967 1040 0 3091 801 803_ 310_ 311 579e _ 503_ 462 802 _E_ _1 801A I 544A I 310_ 513_J oo3 _ 802A 311_ 1083 NOTE For Replacement Starter Motor See Reference 309 729 697 _ 1070 oo5 1o i 51 ...

Page 52: ...ecting Rod 305A 697103 Valve Exhaust 306 697107 Valve Intake 307 691003 Spring Valve Intake 309 693551 Spring Valve Exhaust 309A Guard Flywheel Retainer Valve Slinger Governor Oil 310 690323 Tappet Valve 311 497608 Camshaft 311A 395538 Short Block 31C707 0230 E2 333 492341 Replacement Engine art not 334 691061 available 337 491055 Manifold Intake 358 697191 Gasket Intake 363 19203 Stud Carburetor ...

Page 53: ...rive Cap 1119 691183 718 690959 Pin Locating 1263 697124 729 691224 Clip Wire 1264 697104 741 697128 Gear Timing 1265 697125 757 697607 Link Counterweight 1266 691917 758 697134 Counterweight 1266A697123 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 1267 697575 783 693713 Gear Pinion 1270 697156 783A 693059 Gear Pinion 1279 690960 789 698329 Harness Wiring 797 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 801 691283 Cap Drive RPM Set...

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Page 55: ... along 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 ford in the direction of hill elope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill ...

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