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Page 1: ...usly 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: ...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 stoppi...

Page 6: ...y have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your near est 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 require repair from ti...

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

Page 8: ...hafts 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 shaft extension...

Page 9: ...ans mission disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 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 Be sure tractor is in ...

Page 10: ... adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual v CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that 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 Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1...

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

Page 12: ...attery 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for s...

Page 13: ...ttle control to slow position and allowing engine to 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 w...

Page 14: ... position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake posi tion and engage parking brake Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is depressed To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest ...

Page 15: ... 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 products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1...

Page 16: ...evel surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission dis engaged position See TO TRANS PORT in this section of manual 3 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal 4 Move motion contro...

Page 17: ...hing action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy grass re duce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly f l r O0272 If grass is extremely tall it...

Page 18: ...actor 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 trac tor All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you...

Page 19: ...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 and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treat...

Page 20: ...ON Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature 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 possib...

Page 21: ...ept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Debris may clog the engine s air cool ing system Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage Air Screen Clean out chaff and debris MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and s...

Page 22: ... where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor 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 ...

Page 23: ...of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge Bottom edge of mower to of mower to 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 lev...

Page 24: ...nsaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission dis engaged positio...

Page 25: ...in the direction it is trying to creep 3 Tighten adjustment bolt securely 4 Start engine and test 5 If tractor still creeps repeat above steps until satisfied Motion Control Lever Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before op erating the tractor See PURGE ...

Page 26: ...short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift seat pan to raised position 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery fr...

Page 27: ...ission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for ...

Page 28: ...wise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust or damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeed ing the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting c...

Page 29: ...orming 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 carbu...

Page 30: ...service center Bad spark plug 4 Dirty air filter 5 Dirty fuel filter 6 Water in fuel 7 Loose or damaged wiring 8 Carburetor out of adjustment 9 adjustment Dirty air filter 1 Bad spark plug 2 Weak or dead battery 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 Brake pedal not depressed 1 Attachment clutch is 2 en...

Page 31: ...build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air ...

Page 32: ...use 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttle control in dis FAST position 2 Shift to slower ...

Page 33: ..._CK CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RpM 3 AMP DO 3600 RPM CHARG NG SYSTEM DISCONNECTED m UOHJI STEM 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM DIODE ALTERNATOR 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 IDLETHE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272660 ELECTRICAL 42 41 22 I I I I I I I I I I I 26 25 _45 I t 27 52 29 28 16 r I I __ I I I I i I 34 ...

Page 35: ...47 Cable 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 40 179720 Harness Ign 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 180449 Cov...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272660 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 208 5 58 J 2O6 74 _3 3 14 38 4 208 chassis Laser It stlt 11 36 ...

Page 37: ...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 Lens Laser Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 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 Bracket ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272660 GROUND DRIVE _f _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 212 32 3_ 62 52 36 16 _32 ao 70 116 _5 53 drive hydro stlt 18 38 ...

Page 39: ...2 Bolt 166 166880 51 STD541437 Nut 168 165492 52 STD541431 NutCrownlock 5 16 18 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt Drive 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center 202 72110614 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 205 19171616 62 8883R Cover Pedal 212 145212 63 175410 Pulley Engine 250 17060612...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272660 STEERING ASSEMBLY 41 I J J 88 I 29 17 47 65 67 67 67 68 steering_pl it42 3O 43 4O ...

Page 41: ...16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin Cotter 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 STD541537 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 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272660 ENGINE 72 81 13 4 31 78 i 38 33 t7 33 I 78 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 J engine bs lcyl 17 42 ...

Page 43: ... See Breakdown Briggs Model 31C707 0230 E1 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket 1 313 IdTin Plated Tube Drain oil easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Debris Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug drain oil easy Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16ga Washer Lock Hvy Hi...

Page 44: ... Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut Hex Lock w ins 3 8 16 Unc 21 171852 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Pnt Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 td Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bo...

Page 45: ...4717 DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Engine Decal Mower Hvy Duty 12 Ga Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Bypass Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X624 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRI...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272660 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 5 13 2 3 6 5 19 13 31 32 13 19 15 20 46 ...

Page 47: ...g 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w VVsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dime...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272660 MOWER DECK 158 157 _ 67 156 68 ii47142 106 _ 102 103 105 103_ F J 1011_ 104 106 102 _ 5 6 19F 21 42 D man t path stlt 3 2 16 18 13_ 10_ 9 _ 21 23 24 25 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...71 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 156 169672 29 131491 Rod Hinge 157 169669 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 158 17720408 31 129963 Washer Spacer 159 72140614 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 183 19131410 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 130794 34 STD533717 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ca 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 169583 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 4...

Page 50: ...O 9O 76 18 82 78 16 73 32 12 64 93 7 59 63 3O 48 125 83 19 20W50 OIL 57 SEAL AND O RING KIT 127 128 88 gO0 o m_ ml r z_ Dr _z _c fO o rn Q_ _0 io o o ...

Page 51: ... 575 X UNJF Nylon Insert 625 81 170423 Wedge Friction Pack 32 170389 Sleeve Bearing 82 170424 Clip Washer 316X1 50X 1046 Outboard 75X1 750X 625 Plated 33 142991 Washer 3 4 ID X 1 1 20D X 13 83 161168 Pin Standard Headless THK 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X 11 39 Key 87 173160 Cap Vent R H 88 170429 Bolt Self...

Page 52: ...N ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 2_ 27 434 3o7_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 868_ 12 943 o 20 8170 1022 51 691 _ 524_ 8420 24 741 127o 8_6_1_ 584_ 9_ 1264_ 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 150 24 31 C707 0230 E l 52 ...

Page 53: ...60 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 238 3 35 1022 914 1022 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 _ 1022 868 5240 616 4 4_14R _5o5_ 5_ _ 1_8_ 216_ 202 I222d_ _ _ 2090W _65 267 _ 334 o51_ _1 7o9_ 31 C707 0230 E 1 53 ...

Page 54: ...NGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 231 127G 137 276_D 95e_ 1091 947_ 634A_ _L 118 601 240 1266A 93_ 95 _ 121 CARBURE_R OVERHA_ET 104 _ 1270 231 _ 105 _ 137_ 276 634 _ _ 106 _ 142 617_ U 117_ 987 _ 1266A_ 977CARBUREK_RGASKETSET 137 _ 276 54 ...

Page 55: ...ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 305A 643 968 801 803_ 310_ 311 579 _ _ 503_ 462 802 8o_A 544A 513_ _o3 3 oi 10__ 1A 31 NOTE For Replacement Starter Motor See Reference 309 3o_ 729 697 _ 74_ 75 1070 1005 _ 1044_ 1051_ 363 _ _ 783_ j 55 ...

Page 56: ...amp Casing 697172 Ring Set 030 Oversize 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp 27 697100 Lock PistonPin 276 692255 3 1 Washer Sealing 28 697099 Pin Piston 304 698402 Housing Blower 29 697126 Rod Connecting Standard 305 697102 Screw Blower Housing 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 305A 697103 Screw Blower Housing 33 495856 Valve Exhaust 306 697107 Shield Cylinder 34 495857 Valve Intake 307 691003 Screw Cylinde...

Page 57: ...691658 Screw Flywheel 617 692138 _ SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 634 690801 Q Spring Seal Assembly Manual 1058 275038 Owner s Manual Choke 1070 690372 Screw Flywheel Fan 634A 690802 Q Spring Seal Assembly Choke 1083 691626 Nut StarterTerminal A Matic 1083A690958 Nut Starter Terminal 635 691909 Boot Spark Plug 1090 691293 Retainer Brush 643 698401 Retainer Air Filter 1091 6...

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Page 59: ...ke 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 slope ...

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