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Page 1: ...ly 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 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: ...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 eng...

Page 3: ...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 ei...

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: ...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 manual AWAR...

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

Page 8: ... in extension and 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 ...

Page 9: ...er 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...

Page 10: ...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 you...

Page 11: ...NE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST SLOW i k ov_ _MP i UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L 31 ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED _ _ 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: ...NT CLUTCH 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 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 ...

Page 13: ...nd 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 this possibility alw...

Page 14: ...t 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 _bCAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equ...

Page 15: ...cids 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 Usa fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner pr...

Page 16: ...e 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 ...

Page 17: ...ractor 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 Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you ...

Page 18: ...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 blade bolt lock washer ...

Page 19: ...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 the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO ...

Page 20: ...R 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 f00 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 Op...

Page 21: ...ring 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 Spring Clutch Sprin IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring ...

Page 22: ...ear 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 tower front of mower loosen nut E on both...

Page 23: ...k 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 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...

Page 24: ... Repair 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 13resealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Axle Cover I Square ...

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: ...w 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 cover ...

Page 27: ...om 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 dudng 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 ca...

Page 28: ...To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Clutch brake pedal not 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 To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 8 Contact a Sears or other qualified...

Page 29: ... plug wire loose 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 Faulty operator safety presence control system Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clo...

Page 30: ...nd trash around mandrels 1 Switch is OFF 2 Bulb s or lamp s bumed out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 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 to...

Page 31: ..._ P I L GROUNDING CLUTOH I ggOU g4 o d SPARK B_CK _ IGNITION _ PLUG UNIT GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES C_ _ RG UdGSY 5TE M OUTPUT 2S VOLTS AC Q 3_0 RPM IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CiRcurr MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGN1 B AI A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START 3 S A1 NONE NON REMOVABLE 7 CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS 0 REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVIC...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272453 ELECTRICAL 26 r i I I I i i I I I I 16 i 32 ...

Page 33: ...arness LightSocket W 4152j 22 4152 1 Bulb Light 1156 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 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key MoldedCraftsman 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp 52 14...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272453 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 39 58 166 6O 74 219 219 34 ...

Page 35: ...Fend 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 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh SU 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16x1 1 4 142 175702 Plate ReinforcementSTLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Ch...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272453 GROUND DRIVE J 96j 1_26 1 2627 36 ...

Page 37: ...pdng ClutchReturn 198 56 17060620 Screw 3 6 16 x 1 1 4 202 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 212 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Grade 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof 134683 Guide Mower Drive Belt R H 137057 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga STD581075 E Rin...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272453 STEERING _12 i I _ _ _ 37 I J I 29 68 67 i is 31_ _ _ 34 10 35 67 67 43 f I 38 ...

Page 39: ...0500 Washer Lock 5 16 35 73540500 CrownlockNut5 16 24 Unf 36 15 5099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19182411 Washer 9116 ID x 1 1 20D 11 Ga 40 STD541537 Gdpco Nut 41 159945 Adaptor SteeringWheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 51 73540400 Nut Crownlock1 4 28 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272453 ENGINE 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4O ...

Page 41: ...ooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Bm Dbr Guard 25 145996 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 32 161696 Cap FuelGuage 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 10608P_ X Spacer Pad 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Oil Drain Easy 39 189227X Pad Idler 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh3 8 16 x 3 4 62 10040500 Washer Lock 5 16 72 71070512 Screw Hex...

Page 42: ... Clip Push In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carnage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer SpLit 28 x 88 16 121250X Spdng 17 123976 Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32x1 3 16x12Ga NOTE A...

Page 43: ...Oper Inst E S 183536 DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Mower DriveSchematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Sears Decal Deck Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 4 10 11 KEY NO 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222 Tire Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Service ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272453 LIFT ASSEMBLY 27 25 24 23 13 1 3 _ __ 13_ 31 32 49 30 50 3 6 5 _ K 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...8 73800800 Nut Lockw Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 ArmSuspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga 25 2876H Spdng2 1 8 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 126971X Rod Adj LiftZinc 7 49 Wrk Lg 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc BIkW sym 30 150233 TrunnionInfinHeight 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock3 8 24 36...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272453 MOWER DECK 68 _ i 34 _47 142 i 21 103 105 106 2 117 16 6 119 19F 21 1 18 21 23 24 25 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...od Hinge 145 165888 ScrewThdrolWasher Head 146 171977 Washer Spacer 147 179748 Pulley Maedral 148 169022 Nut Toplock Flanged 149 165898 Bolt 150 19091216 Pulley Idler Rat 151 169670 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 152 169676 Gauge 153 169674 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 154 169675 Guard Mandrel L H 155 169671 Retainer 156 169672 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 157 169669 Washer Hardened 158 17720408 RollerAssemb...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272453 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 157 I 8 83 7o 0 150 47 13 29 35 _UMBERS HERE 48 ...

Page 49: ...8353 Spur Gear 17 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 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 pkg of 2 66 776422 Input Shaft 27 792035 Retaining Ring 67 776396 Shifter B...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272453 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0172 E1 929A 10 _ _ _I 11_ 213_ _ 2678 21611 R 188 _ 265 445 1627 0 5O ...

Page 51: ...VERHAUL KI I 117_ 8 13 Q 14211128 _ I 672_ 150_ _1 1123_ 276_ 104 1124_ 105_ 6330 987 _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SE1 13 C _ 276_ 672_ 150t _J 987 _ 1123_ 1124 _ 6330 Dr i 616LI 552_ 552A8 742 404 o 552A 8 691 e 118B 125J 1169 163_ _ 418 _ _ 11_t81n _ I _I __I 2311872C _ I __L _ J I los_ I _ I 1131113o 96 _ i I_J 11_ 1_ 18o_ 1127 _ 117 276 o 947 I 276 z 51 ...

Page 52: ... 917 272453 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER445777 TYPENUMBER0172 E1 74_ 1005 _ 3320 75_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 691 943 _ 842 524 695 165_ 334y 3_ 2o_ 51 _ 276_ 9 _ 868 1095MD LVE GASKET SET 868 7_ 1022_ 16a_ 8O3 69_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...loat Needle 108 690986 Valve Choke 117 690232 3 Jet Main Standard 118 690989 Jet Main High Altitude 121 499811 Kit Carburetor Overhaul 126 499804 130 690993 131 499805 133 499806 135 499803 137 690994 141 499807 142 499808 146 690979 150 690995 160 690996 163 691001 165 693148 187 693180 167A 691050 188 690960 192 690083 209 211 212 213 216 219 220 222 227 231 240 25O 252 265 267 276 267 304 305 3...

Page 54: ... Manifold 1013 690954 Nipple Oil Filter 690960 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1017 690770 Screen Oil Pump 690998 Qt Seal Choke Throttle Shaft 1019 693995 Kit Label 66536 Boot Sparkplug 1022 690971 Gasket Rocker Cover 690958 Nut Carburetor 1023 499599 Cover Rocker Arm Cylinder 1 691215 Spacer 1023A499600 Cover Rocker Arm Cylinder 2 690234 _t Gasket Carburator Plate 1024 499054 Pump Oil 690657 Seal Governo...

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 ...

Page 56: ...awn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U SJL 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a demicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR su 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour service en frangais...

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