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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: ...ecause 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 eng...

Page 3: ...hrown 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: ... pur chase Your new Craftsman_ product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require 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 what s included in the Agreement Expert servic...

Page 7: ...ering Wheel 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 4 28 J__ Steering Wheel Adapter I I I i Boot Steering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys _Drain Tub_ For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette F 7 t 7 ...

Page 8: ...ut se curely to 10 12 ft Ibs torque 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 ...

Page 9: ... 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 _iLWARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ven...

Page 10: ...and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKESYSTEM 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 CHECKL IS T Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction f...

Page 11: ...sult 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 _1_ and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which it not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided ...

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: ...move 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 always stop engine when st...

Page 14: ...arking 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 p...

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: ...speed 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 ...

Page 17: ...ted 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 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 a...

Page 18: ... 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 and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is...

Page 19: ...ase oil level before start 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 ...

Page 20: ...lower Housing Screws teen Dipstick Tube Assembly __ 71 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 SPECIFICA...

Page 21: ...racket 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 Small R Clutch SI Small Retainer 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to ...

Page 22: ... 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 distance D i...

Page 23: ... 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 brake...

Page 24: ...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 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 Tire sealant ...

Page 25: ...terminal cover over terminal 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 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...

Page 26: ...n clockwise 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 carbure...

Page 27: ...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 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 carb...

Page 28: ...s 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments s...

Page 29: ...d trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 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...

Page 30: ... burned ou 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: ...AP I 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES 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 BRIGHTEST BROWN HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS _ClRCUIT M...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272673 22 I I i i i i i i i i 43 i I i 41 25 i I I i I I i I I I 21 I t 26 t L i I i I i I q I I I f 29 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 272673 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 2O9 2O8 74 13 j 2O8 chassis Laser It stlt_27 34 ...

Page 35: ...umper Hood Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash L H Panel Dash R H ScrewThdrol 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 Uric Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272673 GROUND DRIVE 197 81 77 32 30 52 26 27 drive fender stR_26 36 ...

Page 37: ...6 19211616 37 1572H 38 179114 39 74760648 41 175556 47 127783 48 154407 49 123205X 5O 72110612 51 STD541437 52 STD541431 53 t05710X 55 105709X 56 17060620 57 130801 59 169691 61 17120614 62 8883R Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 CAD Rod Parking Brake Cap Parking Brake Bracket Transaxle Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 Shaft Foot Pedal Bearing Nylon Washer Pin Roll Pulley Composite Flat Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 2 3 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272673 STEERING ASSEMBLY 4 __3g i ____j i 37 _37 36 88 L I 2g 17 47 65 3O steedng_plJt_42 32 67 43 38 ...

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 Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 U...

Page 40: ...ee Breakdown Bnggs Model No 31C707 0230 E1 Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel CHamp 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 32 x...

Page 41: ... 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 10 180186 Pan Seat 1t 166369 Knob Seat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spdng Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 G...

Page 42: ...ON Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Panel Dash Decal V Belt Sch Decal Deck Heavy Duty Decat Fender Operation Instruction Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owners Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 wheel1 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 Se...

Page 43: ... 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 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 ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272673 MOWER DECK 157 151 0 67 156 34 46 142 _147 68 146 21 2 16 1 18 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...t Push 154 169675 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 155 169671 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 156 169672 29 131491 Rod Hinge 157 169669 30 173984 ScrewThdrol DOD PT Hex 158 17720408 31 129963 Washer Spacer 159 72140614 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 STD533717 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 44 14...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272673 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C I 8 706A 11 15 83 44 NUMBL IRS HERE Model et S_rlel I Ch_ffrelGi I 57 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 IB 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 3...

Page 48: ...3 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 2_ 27 30 307 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 20 6 0 6 _ 691 524 _ 842 _ 868 _ 943 O 1266 0 584_ 1264 _ 1270 I 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL J 15 0 12 48 ...

Page 49: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272673 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 35 1022 83_ 192 _1 1029 1022 914 1023 o 7 I o2_ I _ y 2o 0_ _ 267 TM 3_ 11 49 ...

Page 50: ... ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 93 1091 186 127 _ 634A _ _ 118 4311 1266AO 1266 0 121 CARBURB_R OVERHAI_LT 104 _ 127_ 231_ 51 276 105 _ 137 634_ _ 93_ I 106 _ 142 6170 95e 117_ 987_ 1266 0 1266A O 977 CARBURE_R GASKETSET 5O ...

Page 51: ... 917 272673 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 _ 68 305A _ 643 10400 1265 801 803_ 310l 802 _ 8OlA _ 513 _ 803A _ 3101 _ 311A NOTE ForReplacement Starter Motor See Reference 309 3P 74 75 1070 1005 783 _ 51 ...

Page 52: ...2 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 395538 Gasket Intake 333 492341 Stud Carburetor 334 691061 Screw Intake Manifold 337 491055 Screen Rotating 358 6971...

Page 53: ...617 692138 Q 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 1083A 690958 Nut Starter Terminal 643 698401 Retainer Air Filter 1090 691293 Retainer Brush ...

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Page 55: ... along doffed 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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