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Page 1: ...usly built engines Before you start the 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 5am 5pm 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 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 en...

Page 3: ...ch as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown 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 without...

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: ...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: ...ble and maintain your tractor 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 instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s man...

Page 7: ... Bolt 1 4 28x 1 1 4 _ Steedng Wheel Adapter 1 Locknut 1 2 20 Seat 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 4 28 v Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot 1 Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Casse_e 7 ...

Page 8: ...lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely 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 shaft ext...

Page 9: ... plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 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 understand and follow a...

Page 10: ...ng motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that ...

Page 11: ...ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST SLOW 01 k O TE_P UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...d 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 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 and stopping the engine LIFT LEV...

Page 13: ...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 hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate th...

Page 14: ...erator 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 Lower mower with attachment lift control 3 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control AQk CAUTION Do not operate the mower without eithe...

Page 15: ...ds during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod...

Page 16: ...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 full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge 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 Wh...

Page 17: ... 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 spark plug clean or replace air f...

Page 18: ...esults mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise 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 bla...

Page 19: ...pected operating temperature SAE ViSCC_ITY GRADES 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 your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if th...

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: ...h 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 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 un...

Page 22: ...ely 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the 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 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower fron...

Page 23: ...ractor 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 TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Remove belt downward from around engine pulley 4 Pull...

Page 24: ...air tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear 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 purchase and use tire sealant from Sears 13re sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Axle Cover Square Key f...

Page 25: ...inal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Hex Bolt Nut 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 cause your tract...

Page 26: ...ed 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...

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 car...

Page 28: ...iring 3 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 2 3 4 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See ToAdjust ...

Page 29: ...ilter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Dirty engine air screen 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 tr...

Page 30: ...ut 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Battery will not i 1 charge 2 3 4 Engine backfires 1 when turning engine OFF Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty altemator 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 speed 3 Allow grass t...

Page 31: ...OR oR e_ s _ _ _ p _ DIODEDIODEi_it I IGNITION SWITCH PosmoN CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE 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 ENGI...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272451 ELECTRICAL 41 t t t I I J f J I I t 29 I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...Harness Ught Socket W 4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 24 4799 I Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps He 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key MoldedCraftsman 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uric x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp 52 1...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272451 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 58 166 219 74 3 3 14 13 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...d Ftrest 31 139976 Bracket Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly 39 174714 Bracket Pivot 58 174930 Air Duct B S 60 ST To33707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 ST T o41437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16 UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 PlateReinforcementSTLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272451 GROUND DRIVE 22 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...roove Plastic 164 19091010 48 154407 BellcrenkClutchGrnd Dry Stl 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer Belt 166 166880 50 STD523715 BoltHex Hd 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 168 165492 51 STD541437 NutCrownLock3 8 16UNC 169 165580 52 STD541431 NutCrownLock5i16 18UNC 170 178394 53 105710X Unk Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring ClutchReturn 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 202 72110614 57 130801 V Belt GroundD...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272451 STEERING J 88 I 13 6S 67 67 67 15 4O I0 34 35 43 I i Y _ 38 ...

Page 39: ...500 Washer Lock 5116 36 73540500 CrownlockNut 5 16 24 Unf 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Sclew 38 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 ID x 1 1 20D 11 Ga 40 STD541537 Gripco NUt 41 159945 Adaptor SteeringWheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 ExtensionShaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 51 73540400 Nut Crownlock1 4 28 5...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272451 ENGINE 102 14 38 _ _25 29 I OP_ONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 4O ...

Page 41: ...Tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield BrrYDbrGuard 25 145996 ContrelChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 15710_ Tank Fuel 32 161696 CapFuelGuago 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 106082X Spacer Pad 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Oil Drain Easy 39 109227X Pad Idler 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh3 8 16 x 3 4 62 10040500 Washer Lock 5 16 72 71070512 Screw Hex 5...

Page 42: ...X 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X STD541437 Nut 21 171852 124181X Spring Seat 22 STD541431 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 24 19171912 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 180186 Pan Seat 166369 KnobSeat 121246 Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17132x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga NOTE ...

Page 43: ... E S 183219 DESCRIPTION Decal V Bait Dr Sch Tractor Decal Mower DriveSchematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Sears Decal Deck Decal Battery Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Se...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272451 LIFTASSEMBLY 27 36 13 11_ 12 13 19 i 30 3 20 6 16 20 161718 2 15 44 ...

Page 45: ... 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 ArmSuspensionRear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 X 5 8X 16 Ga 25 2876H Spdng2 1 6 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 126971X Rod AdjLift Zinc 7 49 Wrk Lg 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc BIk W sym 30 150233 TrunnionInfinHeight 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crowntock3 8 24 ...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272451 157 151 152 68 34 _147 117 119 6 19F 21 2 16 14 18 29 18 27 ...

Page 47: ...Idler Flat 151 169670 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x16 152 169676 Gauge 153 169674 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 6 16UNC 154 169675 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 155 169671 45 STD624003 Retainer 156 169672 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 157 169669 48 133944 Washer Hardened 158 17720408 49 174284 RollerAssembly Cam Follower 159 STD533717 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 130794 51 STD54141...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272451 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206_545C 8 706A 1GO 157 48 ...

Page 49: ...8 77 353 Spur Gear 17 teeth 20 792077A Bell 5 16 dia 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 5 8 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 65 780189 FlatWasher 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 563 ID x 062W 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkgof 2 66 776422 Input Shaft 27 792035 RetainingRing 67 776396 Shifter...

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Page 51: ...IGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODELNUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 10_2 lOO 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 987 104 _ 672 los O 1123 O 117 e 1124 _ 137 Q OlO 002A 8 742 404 O ss2A 8 691 e 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 _ _e 150 276 0 1124 6_ 914 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272451 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER407777 TYPENUMBER 0174 E1 ENGINE GASKET KIT 9 51 _ 276 _ 691 o0 842 801 _ _ 697 791 52 ...

Page 53: ...ston Standard 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 26 499605 Ring Set Piston 010 240 691035 Filter Fuel Oversize 250 690957 Retainer Breather 26 499606 Ring Set Piston 020 252 690956 Collector Oil Oversize 265 691024 Clamp Casing 26 499607 Ring Set Piston 030 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp Oversize 276 690997 9 Washer Sealing 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 287 690960 Screw Dipstick Tube 28 690229 Pin Piston 304...

Page 54: ...ce with 691262 Starter Motor 842 691031 Seal Dipstick Tube 847 499602 Dipstick Tube Assembly 851 493880 TerminaI Sparkplug 855 691011 Adapter Air 865 691012 Cover Air Guide 865A 691014 Cover Air Guide 865B 691015 Cover Air Guide 868 690968 Seal Valve 914 691127 Screw Rocker Cover 918 694000 Hose Vacuum 929 695239 Screw Choke Control Bracket 929A 691003 Screw Choke Control Bracket 943 690589 SeaI O...

Page 55: ...long 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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