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: ...ay 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 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: ...IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut se curely to ...
Page 9: ... control in trans 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 _IIWARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sur...
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: ...esult 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 mig...
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: ...the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever 1 Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral N position 2 Release parking brake 3 Slowly move motion control lever to desired position TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades...
Page 14: ...ely 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 setting Make all turns slowly TO...
Page 15: ...l to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below 6 Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release 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 e...
Page 16: ...lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal 8 Slowly move motion control lever for ward after the tractor moves approxi mately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your transmiss...
Page 17: ... and interferes with the mulching 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 Maxl_ Certai...
Page 18: ...n this tractor 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 Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a ...
Page 19: ...unless the operator is in the seat BLADE CARE Flat Washer Lock Washer L _ Blade Bolt Grade A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified by six lines on the bolt head TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharp ening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower a...
Page 20: ...etergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature 3 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise 4 To open pull out on the drain valve 5 After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked posit...
Page 21: ...dirt and stub born dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating 1 Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube as sembly off engine 2 Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt 3 Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cool ing fins 4 Replace blower housi...
Page 22: ...g and place wire 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 spri...
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: ...o be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 9 16 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position 5 Road test tract...
Page 25: ...to 1 2 inch 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 trac...
Page 26: ...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 from tractor 3 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 First connect RED battery cable to positive ...
Page 27: ...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 adjustments 2 Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above FINAL SETTING See TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in this section of the man...
Page 28: ...ctory 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 contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adju...
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: ...e or damaged wiring 3 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 Cutting too much grass too 1 fast Throttle in CHOKE position 2 CORRECTION Fill fuel tank 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 carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring Se...
Page 31: ...build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 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 carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fue...
Page 32: ... 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 underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes 1 Turn switch ON 2 Replace bu...
Page 33: ...00 I_pM LEGHTS OFF HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS I FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID ORANGE 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 BRIGHTES...
Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272680 ELECTRICAL 22 42 41 I I I I I I I I 26 25 _45 I t 27 16 52 29 28 I I I I l I i 11 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 272680 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 39 166 208 2O 208 chassis Laser It stlt 27 36 ...
Page 37: ...umper 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 Bumper Extrusion 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 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 272680 GROUND DRIVE 16 3_ 52 103 36 36 53 38 ...
Page 39: ...880 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 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt Drive 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 202 72110614 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 205 19171616 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 x 4 Gr 5 ...
Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272680 STEERING ASSEMBLY _39 J 47 43 J 8 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 4...
Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272680 ENGINE _ 3 72 31 33 37 14 13 4 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 J J 42 ...
Page 43: ... xl 2 Engine 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 Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug drain oil easy Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16ga Screw Socket Head 5 1...
Page 44: ...a 16 121250X 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 Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 td Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt...
Page 45: ...5799X428 186959 186960 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 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X624 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272680 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 272680 MOWER DECK 68 34 106 _ 102 103 105 103_ F J 1011_ 104 106 102 _ _130 16 21 23 24 I 28 29 _ 27 5 6 42 D man4 Dath stir 3 21 13_ 10_ 9_ 18 11 48 ...
Page 49: ...53 169674 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 154 169675 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 155 169671 29 131491 Rod Hinge 156 169672 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 157 169669 31 129963 Washer Spacer 158 17720408 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 159 72140614 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 184 19131410 34 STD533717 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 130794 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 ...
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 Oo ...
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 1 52 ...
Page 53: ...0 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 _ 222 d_ _ _ 2090W _65 267 _ 334 o51_ _1 7o9_ 31C707J0230 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: ...rim 617 692138 3 SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1044 691658 Screw Flywheel 634 690801 3 Spring Seal Assembly Manual 1051 691265 Ring Retaining Choke 1058 275038 Owner s Manual 634A 690802 3 Spring Seal Assembly Choke 1070 690372 Screw Flywheel Fan A Matic 1083 691626 Nut StarterTerminal 635 691909 Boot Spark Plug 1083A690958 Nut StarterTerminal 643 698401 Retainer AirFilter 1090 691293 Retainer Brush...
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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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