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Page 1: ...on Maintenance Repair Parts 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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... negligence including but not limited to electrical 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 debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or...

Page 3: ...age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury I1 SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe inury or death All slopes requ re extra caut on...

Page 4: ... operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike 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 ...

Page 5: ...ere it cannot contact spark plug _b CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _k CAUTION Towonly the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specificationsof 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 tractio...

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 _II WARNING This tractor is...

Page 7: ...ter 1 Locknut 5 16 18 Steering Wheel Insert 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 t teering Extension Shaft t Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge K_ 1 Knob For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet ...

Page 8: ...g holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 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 shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so c...

Page 9: ...lease parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmis sion See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manua 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _kWARNING Before starting read und...

Page 10: ...installation of optional grass catcher accessory NOTE It is not necessary to change blades The mulcher blades are de signed for discharging and bagging also l CHECKLIST BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSU RE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No ...

Page 11: ... ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT i i 0 0 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWERLI_ _t_ R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCHENGAGED PARKING BRAKE _ _ _ ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZ t_ DS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...H LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutchingand braking the tractor and startingthe engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor FREEW...

Page 13: ...ve throttle controlto slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignitionkey to OFF positionand remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignitionswitch in any positionother than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditionswhen ...

Page 14: ...ugeWheel _ _ _J J Bolt 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 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTION Do not op...

Page 15: ...educe valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness IMPORTANT When operating in temperatures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting AWARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads...

Page 16: ...gine warm up period after the 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 PURGETRANSMISSION _kCAUTION Never engage or ...

Page 17: ...ge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use T...

Page 18: ...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 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation 5 Check for loose fasteners 6 Net req_d _ e_J_pe...

Page 19: ...ARE For best results mower 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 bolt lock washer and fiat 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 Rea...

Page 20: ...pressed 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 transexle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use highquality detergent oil rated withAPI service classificationSF SJ Select...

Page 21: ...ilter 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 under dusty conditions 1 Remove knobs and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 2 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 3 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth 4 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean abso...

Page 22: ...re there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline Clamp Fuel Filter_ CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automo tive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical syste...

Page 23: ... Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket _ Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor Small Retainer ...

Page 24: ...he mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right 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 Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower fro...

Page 25: ...left footrest 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades 4 Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulley 5 Install new belt by reversing above procedure Engi...

Page 26: ...ear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may he purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers _Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY _k CAUTION Lead ac...

Page 27: ...to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Positive Red Cable 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 INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may ...

Page 28: ... 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 cleaner c...

Page 29: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experiance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids duringstorage 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 l...

Page 30: ... Dirty air filter 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Badspark plug 2 Replace spark plug 3 Weak or dead battery 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Dirtyfuel filter 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Stale or dirty fuel 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Check all wiring 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 8 Engine valves out...

Page 31: ...ruction in clutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 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 Co...

Page 32: ...ted in this manual 11 C ean around mandrels to open vent holes 1 Switch is OFF 1 Turn switch ON working 2 Bulb s burned out ifsoequipped 14J31 Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse Bafferywillnot charge Loss ofddve Engine backfires when turning engine OFF 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in di...

Page 33: ..._ CHEMATIC TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272440 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272440 i 4 ...

Page 35: ... 8artery 6 Gau9 e Red 11 25 146147 Cable Battery Gauge Red W 16 Wire 26 175158 FuSe 2O Amp 27 7351_400 Nut Keps Hexl 4 2C Dn 28 4207J Cable GrOund Gauge Black 12 29 121305X Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch tgn_ _on 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 178437 Harness Ignition 41 71_I_40_ Bob Hex Head Fin 114 20 x _ 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 175141 Solenoid 45 12282ZX Ammeter Rectang_a_ ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272440 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 39 6O 3 3 14 3 _ 4 13 t 208 ...

Page 37: ...318 16 UNC Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT Jod Pivot Chassis Hood 1 174619 2 176554 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337 013 10 STD533710 11 155927 13 172107X010 14 17490608 17 174330 612 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 25 177403 29 174332X599 30 164919X612 31 139976 37 1749 _ 38 175710 39 174714 58 174930 60 72140606 64 154798 74 7368O600 142 165867 143 1549...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272440 GROUNDDRIVE 212 70 116 38 ...

Page 39: ...k 3 8 16UNC 169 165580 2 STITo41431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18Unc 197 169513 _3 105710 Link Clutch 195 169593 _5 195795X Spring Return Clutch 199 169512 _6 17959516 Screw 3 5 16 x 1 200 72140508 i7 140294 V Belt 202 72119514 _9 169591 Keeper Center Span 212 145212 31 17060612 Screw 3 6 16 x 3 4 32 8883R Cover Pedal 5 175410 Pulley Engine _4 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 5 _1143 Washer PART NO DESC...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272440 STEERINGASSEMBLY 4O ...

Page 41: ...61210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 tnsert Steedng Wheel 39 19132411 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF 41 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 114 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting Grease 51 STD541431...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272440 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 28 13 42 ...

Page 43: ... 17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Bm Dbr Guard 25 145996 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 109202X Tank Fuel 32 158990 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer ...

Page 44: ... Washer 13 32 x 1x 14 Gauge 10 174894 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting K Y PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72055412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 19 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X LOcknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 171852 BOiLShoulder 3 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17132 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 25 127019X Bolt Shoulder ...

Page 45: ... Decal Deck 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 9 163204 Decal Fender CraRsman 169210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 10 156439 Decal Fender Danger 177462 Owner s Manual English 12 146046 Decal V BeR Drive Schematic 177463 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 2_ 5 8 4 10 9 11 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tim Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided S...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272440 LIFTASSEMBLY 37 41 13 6 7 I 3 1 6 13 19 32 32 13 19 20 15 15 2O 46 ...

Page 47: ... LH 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2ol 3 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt L_t 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Ho_e 38 1706 _16 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9t7 272440 MOWERDECK 116 113 111 114 1t8_ i 30 131 i __ _192 129 J 21 t6 I I ...

Page 49: ...Flat 153 169674 37 STD551037 Washer 13132x13116x16Ga 154 169675 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 6 16UNC 155 169671 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 156 169672 45 STD624003 Retainer 157 169669 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4o20 x 5 8 158 17720410 48 133944 Washer Hardened 159 72140614 49 174284 Roller Assembly Cam Follower 130794 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Gr 5 51 STD541410 Locknut 169583 52 139888 Bolt Shoul...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272440 HYDROGEARTRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 5O ...

Page 51: ...78 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 24Unjf Nyion 625 Insert 32 170389 SleeveBeedng Out board 81 170423 Wedge Friction Pack 75xl 750x 625 82 170424 Clip Washer 316x1 50x 104B 33 142991 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 112 Od X 13 P_ated Thk 83 161168 Pin Standard Headless 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 See 5 32 Tube 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X 11 39 Key 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank R H 87 142917 Cap Poppat V...

Page 52: ...E5 029_ 10 y11_ 2 N 267J 9_ 246 188 _ _ 222 _ REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS 265 _r TOINSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONMANUAL 267 8 445 20_ 27_ _ r_ 32_1 1 1010 LABEL KIT 163_ 287_ I _ 447A _ 1017 _ 51_ _ 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 220 _ 22 _ 691 _ 868 _ 1058 _NER S MANUAL 865B 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 447A _ 1 10 52 ...

Page 53: ...022 1029 1023 1022 13 211 I 31_1022_1 _ 337_ 209 11023AJ_1 383 _ 914_ 1022 _SfiZ i REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS _ _ 085 _788_ _ 1169 I 1i42 _ F_ 117 j 100_ _ I _ 1 131S 13095 I SIA__I 692 _ 51AO _ 105 r13_ _ i 404 o _ 975 276 _ 104 _ 552A_ 111122 _ 105 633 087_ 601 __ 1 760 _ 1127_ 672_ 150 I_J 987 1123 _ _ 1124 _ 633 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272440 BRIGGS ANDSTRATrON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER407777 TYPE NUMBER 0121 E5 363 o30 40 197 30_ l_ oJ 03s1_ t051 _ 311 462 717 _ 579 697 54 ...

Page 55: ... Set Piston 020 O S 219 394348 Gear Governor 499607 Ring Set Piston 030 O S 220 690412 Washer Governor Lever 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 222 691023 Bracket Control 28 499582 Pin Piston 227 691048 Control Lever Governor 29 499583 Rod Connecting 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 32 690976 Screw Connecting Rod 240 691035 Filter Fuel 33 499596 Valve Exhaust 250 690957 Retainer Breather 34 499597 Valve Intake...

Page 56: ... Cable 1017 690770 Oil Pump Screen Clamp Hose 1019 690103 Label Kit Retainer Governor Shaft 1022 690971 Gasket Rocker Cover Crank Governor 1023 499599 Cover Rocker Cyl No It Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1023A 499600 Cover Rocker IICyL No 2 O1 Seal Choke Shaft 1024 499054 Pump Oil Boot Spark Plu Carbureto J_r 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel_ 654 690958 Nut 1026A 690982 Rod Push Aumlnum 668 691215 Spacer 1027...

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

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