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Page 1: ...y 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 pro 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: ...rown 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 ...

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: ...urn 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 stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary an...

Page 6: ...ION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman_ product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it m_ e quire repair from time to time That s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense Here s...

Page 7: ...lt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 _ Steering Wheel Adapter I I 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer Q i 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _j Steering Extension ig Shaft Boot Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x1 3 16 x12 Gauge i_ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 1 7 ...

Page 8: ... 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 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boo...

Page 9: ... 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 un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ve...

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: ... inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZAROS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION m 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 avoid...

Page 12: ... AMMETER 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 direc...

Page 13: ...y 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: ... brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement 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: ...e key as soon as engine starts Do not 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 co...

Page 16: ...peed 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 t...

Page 17: ...perator 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 Adjust ments 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 filte...

Page 18: ...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 treated Trailing _ Bl_...

Page 19: ...nd after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fillcap dipstick se curely 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 careful not to all...

Page 20: ...tube assembly Blower Housing Screws 3reen Engine Cooling Fins Plug MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark 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...

Page 21: ...ay 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 Small Retainer Sprin Clutch Spring Small Retainer Clutch Spring Spring _ Retainer Spring 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment ot...

Page 22: ...e length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal num ber of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When dist...

Page 23: ...nce 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 g Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking br...

Page 24: ...ccurred 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...

Page 25: ... battery 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 Positive Red Cable Terminal Cover j Keps Nut Hex Bolt Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGH...

Page 26: ...ise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Turning the idle mixture valve out counter clockwise 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...

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: ... or dead battery 1 Corroded battery terminals 2 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 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 To Adjust Carbure...

Page 29: ...loose 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring f 4 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 1 2 3 5 Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clo...

Page 30: ...burned ou I Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections 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 to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean undersid...

Page 31: ...GtNG SYSTEM DISCONNECTED FUELSHUT OFFSOLENOID RED X__I _ _ _ _ IF SO EQUIPPED _ _L i _l_l _L_ _J__L _ I ORANGE 5UAGMH_INA G _YSToo _pMP_UT DIO_ _ I ALTERNATOR I Y T NOTE _ 14_TS CMN __ OUR RACTORIS BROWN _ _ A _ _ AC_ EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL _ ALTERNATOR SYSTI_M J _ I THE LIGHTS ARE NOT I F z _ I CONNECTED TO THE HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BAKERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECA...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272671 22 26 I I I I I I I I 27 I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...t Hex Hd 1 4 20 Unc x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Interlock Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 20 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Key Ign Molded Craftsman Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp Protection Wire...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272671 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 209 2O8 2O8 S 3 3 74 13 m 2O8 chassis Laser It stir 27 34 ...

Page 35: ...umper Hood Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Laser Bumper Hood Nut Grille Lens Asm Laser Lens Laser Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Unc x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket S...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272671 GROUND DRIVE 57 26 27 drive fender stir 26 36 ...

Page 37: ...k 3 8 16 Unc 170 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 197 53 105710X Link Clutch 198 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 202 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 212 57 130801 V Belt 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal PART NO DESCRIPTION 175410 Pulley Engine 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 134683 Keeper Belt ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272671 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ 39 T t __ 42 37_ 37 36 J J 29 17 47 steering_pl lt 42 68 32 67 67 67 36 ...

Page 39: ...Thrust Hardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 UNF Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bashing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UN...

Page 40: ...e See Breakdown Briggs Model No 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 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 72 183906 78 17060620 81 73510400 DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 ...

Page 41: ... Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 25 127018X B...

Page 42: ... 172331 Decal Deck Heavy Duty 156368 Decal Fender Operation Instruction 138311 Decal Lift Handle 165600X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 187741 Owner s Manual English 187742 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 whee U 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 Servic...

Page 43: ...auge 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 12563tX 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...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272671 MOWER DECK 157 153 34 _147 142 68 106 _ 102 103 105 lO3 _ h_ I _ im loe 101 _ 102 2 16 42 O man t path stlt 3 14 18 21 28 29 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...flector 153 169674 110452X Nut Push 154 169675 130968X428 Shield Deflector 155 169671 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 Sx16Ga 156 169672 131491 Rod Hinge 157 169669 173984 Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex 158 17720408 129963 Washer Spacer 159 72140614 153535 Pulley Mandrel 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged STD533717 Bolt 131494 Pulley Idler Flat STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga STD541437 Nut Crowntock 3 8 16 Unc 140...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272671 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C g 47 5 8 83 18 4 150 157 41A _ 42A Model _t S6Flel I Chi fra cl I 46 ...

Page 47: ...x 031W 76 780090 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 82 778333 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 83 778338 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 85 792154 Use As Needed 87 788089A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 150 788093A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 157 788088A 34 780194 Bushing 563 180 730229A 35...

Page 48: ...MODEL NUMBER 917 272671 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 2 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 868 943 O q 1019 LABEL KIT 10_OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL 15g 24 43_t 741 _ 584_ j_ 1264_ 12 48 ...

Page 49: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272671 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 1022 1034 830 914 35 54q1_ 654 53_ 1022 t095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 O 1022 e68 524 0 t023 616 267 _ 1119_ 334 i 49 ...

Page 50: ...RIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 1091 127 108A_ 634A_ 118 1266AQ 1266 0 121 CARBURB3_R OVERHAIg T 104 _ 127_ 231_ 51 276 _ 105 _ 137 634 e 93_ _ 106 _ 142 6170 95e 117_ 987_ 1266 0 1266AQ 977 CARBURE _RGASKET SET 50 ...

Page 51: ...7 272671 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 t_ 305A 1267 643 10400 309_ 801 803_ 3101 802 _ 8Ol s13 31 1 803A 1083 311A NOTE ForReplacement Starter Motor SeeReference 309 697 e 74 75 1070 t005 1044_ 1051 51 ...

Page 52: ...98402 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 311A 395598 Gasket Intake 333 492341 Stud Carburetor 334 691061 Screw intake Manifold 337 491055 Screen Rotating 358 ...

Page 53: ...ter 803A 398159 Housing Starter 830 691095 Stud Rocker Arm 842 691031 SeaI O Ring Dipstick Tube 847 697611 Dipstick Tube Assembly 851 692424 Terminal Spark Plug 868 690968 Seal Valve 876 495877 Kit Pinion Spring 877 393456 Wire Connector Alternator 896 691641 Pin Drive Retainer 914 690960 Screw Rocker Cover 947 694393 Solenoid Fuel 950 691657 Screw Float Bowl 967 697015 Filter Pre Cleaner 968 6984...

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Page 55: ...greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when 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 of ...

Page 56: ...quipment 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 U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM I 888 784 642 Au...

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