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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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...cause 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 engi...

Page 3: ...own 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 S...

Page 4: ...onsible 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 e...

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 stoppi...

Page 6: ...Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all prod ucts it may req...

Page 7: ...1 4 28 x 1 1 4 F __ Steering Wheel Adapter I I I I 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer _St_eritg 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys llIIl 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...ue 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to se cure 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 cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter 6 Assemble ...

Page 9: ...eration section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed 2 Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline ...

Page 10: ... and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor 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 receive the best performance and satisfaction f...

Page 11: ...t in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might r...

Page 12: ...METER Indicates charging or discharging of battery 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 directio...

Page 13: ...ey 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 always stop engine when stopping...

Page 14: ...ke Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement 14 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 towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or ...

Page 15: ...ot run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above 6 When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The atta...

Page 16: ... that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment 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 the grass and not be noticed Also the m...

Page 17: ...een subjected to Zerk operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this Front Wheel manual Bearing Some adjustments will need to be made Zerk periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjust En ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you shoul...

Page 18: ...e 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 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat trea...

Page 19: ...ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be ca...

Page 20: ...park arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Cartridge Pre cleaner Base Tabs Slots CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff...

Page 21: ...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 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Small Retainer S...

Page 22: ...er to ground 0roond A_ _ _Ground Linee _ _ _A To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of trac tor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary ad...

Page 23: ...sen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center With Parking Brake Engaged _ Nut A Nut Or erat n...

Page 24: ...rred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and sn...

Page 25: ...attery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cover over terminal 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Label Positive Red Cable 25 Terminal Cover Keps Hex Bolt Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIG...

Page 26: ...y of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mix ture Turning the idle mixture valve out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making carburetor adju...

Page 27: ...rming 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 dam age 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 carbu...

Page 28: ...tale or dirty fuel 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 2 3 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: ...s and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 2 3 4 5 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain f...

Page 30: ... burned OL Faulty 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 Replace blade mandrel 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass t...

Page 31: ...IGHTING SYSTEMOUTPUT I ORANGE 5 AMP AC 3600 R 14 VOLTS AC MJN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF HEADLIGHTS 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 BRI...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272650 22 26 I I f I i L I i 33 I I I I I i 27 t2 I 29 28 9O I f I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key lgn Molded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness lgn 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 18...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272650 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 208 31 lO 5 209 208 39 166 6O 3 74 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...mper Hood Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash L H Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Laser Nut Grille Lens Asm Laser Lens Laser Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18x 1 2Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser Duct Air Engine P L LT Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC Plate Reinforcement STLT ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272650 GROUND DRIVE 57 212 18 34 37 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...8 Unc 170 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 56 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 0 875 202 57 130801 V Belt 212 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine PART NO DESCRIPTION 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 134683 Keeper Belt Engine 137057 Spacer 121749X Washer 25 32...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272650 STEERING ASSEMBLY _39 x _ _ J J IL 51 54 91 88 43 _ 71 29 47 68 67 67 67 15 V 3O 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 7810H Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47...

Page 40: ...31C707 0230 E1 Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 40 124028X Bushing Snap 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 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 62 STD551131 Washer Lock Hvy HLCL SPr 5 16 72 710...

Page 41: ...nged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 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 14 72050412 15 1343O0 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X 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 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga Bo...

Page 42: ... Side Panel Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Panel Dash Decal V Belt Sch Decal Deck Heavy Duty Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Item Only 106732X624 Rim...

Page 43: ...6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift 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 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272650 MOWER DECK 157 68 34 142 _ _146 101 lO2_ 105 103 2 16 21 23 24 25 27 21 18 13 10 _1_ 9 _ 8 _ 44 ...

Page 45: ...h Cable 16 174493 Stripper Mower Deck 145 165888 Pulley Idler Flat 18 72140505 Boll Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 146 171977 Bolt Carriage Idler 19 132827 Bolt Shoulder 147 131335 Spring Extension 20 159770 Baffle Vortex 148 169022 Spring Return Idler 21 STD541431 NutCrownlock5 16 18UNC 149 165898 RetainerSpringYellowZinc 23 177563 Bracket Deflector 150 19091216 Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 24 105304X Cap S...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272650 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C SA 29B 5 8 706A 157 2gB 157 I 46 ...

Page 47: ...9 Spur Gear 24 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 66 776422 Input Shaft 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 69 792170 Retaining Ring 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 70 786187 Spacer 890 27 792035 Retaining Ring 71 ...

Page 48: ...E MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 25_ 27 _ _ 3o7 3_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 868 _ 943 O 20 0170 1022 51 691 _ 842 O 524 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 718 _ 24 0 741 1oI_ 11_ 584_ 9_ 1264_ 1270 12 15g 22_ 20 48 ...

Page 49: ...MBER 917 272650 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 1022 99_ 192 1029 238 36 6170 1096 VALVE GASKET SET 617 O 1022 868 63 383 54_ 664 1022 914 616 4o4 614 _ 0 _6o6 _ 216 _ 222_ _3_2o9_r6_ 267 1119_ 49 ...

Page 50: ...DEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 142_ 117 _ 1o6 105 137 276 95o_ 1091 947 634A_ _ e 118 24o 1266AQ 1266 0 121CARBUREg_R OVERHAf_ET 104 _ 127_ 231_ 51 276 105 _ 137 6a4 e 93e 106 _ 142 6170 95e 117_ 987_ 1266 0 1266AQ 977 CARBURE_R GASKET SET 50 ...

Page 51: ... 917 272650 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 30y 1267 305A 643 305 _ 801 _ 544 803_ 310 1 802 729 697 6OlA 310 1 61_ 8o3A 311A 1883 NOTE For Replacement Starter Motor See Reference 309 37 74 76 1070 51 ...

Page 52: ...02 Spring Valve Intake 305 697102 Spring Valve Exhaust 305A 697103 Guard Flywheel 306 697107 Retainer Valve 307 691003 Slinger Governor Oil 309 693551 Tappet Valve 309A Camshaft Short Block 31C707 0230 E2 Replacement Engine art 310 690323 not available 311 497608 Manifold Intake 3tlA 395538 Gasket Intake 333 492341 Stud Carburetor 334 69106 t Screw Intake Manifold 337 491055 Screen Rotating 358 69...

Page 53: ...617 692138 G SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1044 691658 Screw Flywheel 634 690801 O Spring Seal Assembly Manual 1051 691265 Ring Retaining Choke 1058 275038 Owner s Manual 634A 690802 O Spring Seal Assembly Choke 1070 690372 Screw Flywheel Fan A Matic 1083 691626 Nut StarterTerminal 635 691909 Boot Spark Plug 1083A690958 Nut Starter Terminal 643 698401 Retainer Air Filter 1090 691293 Retainer Brush 6...

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Page 55: ...Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page 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 fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slop...

Page 56: ...t and electrontcs call or go on hne 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 U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 USA 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para ped_rserv_c_o de reparac_6n a dom_cd_o y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pou...

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