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Page 1: ...iously budt 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: ...ublic Resources 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...

Page 7: ...lt 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 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ... 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 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 sl...

Page 9: ...ake 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...

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 CHECKL IS T Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction...

Page 11: ... 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 re...

Page 12: ...ETER 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 direction...

Page 13: ...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 stoppin...

Page 14: ...nt clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _I_CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Clutch Lever Lift igh Position Low Position Disengaged Position Shield 0 OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use ...

Page 15: ...ver 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 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Mo...

Page 16: ...d 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 Als...

Page 17: ...that have been 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 yea...

Page 18: ...her 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 Mandrel Assembly ...

Page 19: ... 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 careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine wh...

Page 20: ...Bolts Hex_ _ Bolts _ _ C_ Oil Fill _ Opening _ FinsJ p_ k Engine Cooling 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 s...

Page 21: ...ove 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 Clutch Small Retainer Clutch 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to r...

Page 22: ...ttom edge of of mower to _ _ trooper to ground 0rooo0 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 nece...

Page 23: ...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 _ AOperating TO R...

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: ...ew 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 25 Terminal Cover Keps Hex Bolt Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT...

Page 26: ...supply 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...

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: ...mp s 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 gra...

Page 31: ...PM UGHTS OFF HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BLACK BLACK OPTIONAL BLACK _ IGNITION I UNiT I FUELI _ _ SLUE I LINE i 3 AMP DC 3600 RPM BROWN 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 E...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272751 ELECTRICAL 22 26 I i 33 I I I I I i I i 27 i 12 I 1 29 28 90 I I I I I I I i 116 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 272751 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 2O8 5 208 28 39 166 2J 74 208 chassis Laser It stlt 29 34 ...

Page 35: ... 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 Hood Large 1 75 Nut Grille Lens Asm Laser Lens Laser Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18x 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 Keeper Belt Rear LH Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272751 GROUND DRIVE 197 166 156 34 65 70 116 _202 150 3 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...18 Unc 170 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 04 202 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 272751 STEERING ASSEMBLY _39 n _P 42 36 88 i 29 65 68 13 67 67 15 29 4O 10 3O 38 ...

Page 39: ... 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Red 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 184946X505 Cap Spindle Red 51 73540400 Nut Crownlock 1 4 28...

Page 40: ...CRIPTION Control Throttle Screw Hex Head Thread Cutting 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine See Breakdown Briggs Model No 31H777 0202 E1 Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy 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 7 8 x 16 Gauge S...

Page 41: ...inged 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 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 G 25 127018X Bo...

Page 42: ...al V Belt Drive Schematic Decal Lower Dash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Item ...

Page 43: ...aring 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 Lecknut 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 24 NOTE All...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272751 MOWER DECK i i147 142 t0t 102 _ t03 t05 106 34 5 6 19F 21 42 D man t path stlt3 2 16 10_ 9 21 23 24 29 _112 117 _11E 25 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...w Thdrol DOD PT Hex 153 169674 31 129963 Washer Spacer 154 169675 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 155 169671 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 156 169672 34 STD533717 Bolt 157 169669 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 158 17720408 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 159 72140614 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 183 19131410 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 130794 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272751 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C SA 29B 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: ...RIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0202 E1 2_ 27 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 868_ 943 O 842 O 1266 524 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 750 691 24_ 741 584 1264_ 1270_ 15e 24 4J 20 O 89 48 31 H777 0202 E1 ...

Page 49: ...UMBER 917 272751 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0202 E1 238 36 1022 617 54 _ 654_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7_Q _ 1022_ 6170 868_ 524_ 1022 914 1023 OlO_ 404_14 _ 216 20y 222_Pj_ 1119 334 31H777 0202 E1 49 ...

Page 50: ...ODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0202 E1 93_ I o47 108A_ 634A _ 1266AO 1266 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 5 10_ _ 127e 105_ 137 0 276 93_ 106_ 142_ 634_ 95_ 117 _ 634A_6170 987 _ 1266 0 1266A O 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 137 0 276 31H777 0202 E1 50 ...

Page 51: ...ODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0202 E1 305A 967 1267 445 643 1040 3o_ 1265 1279 309 801_ 803_ 310_ _o _ o_ 802 _1 801A _ 544A _13_J 803A _IOTE For Replacement Starter Motor See Reference 309 31 H777 0202 E1 729 097 73__ 75 1070_ 363_ 0C2_ _ 105_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...in 231 691636 Screw Choke Valve 28 697099 Pin Piston 232 691842 Spring Governor 29 697126 Rod Connecting Standard 238 691843 Cap Valve 697263 Rod Connecting 020 Undersize 240 298090 Filter Fuel 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 265 691024 Clamp Casing 33 495856 Valve Exhaust 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp 34 495857 Valve Intake 276 692255 O Washer Sealing 35 691279 Spring Valve Intake 304 697663 Housi...

Page 53: ...sion 634 690801 Q Spring Seal Assembly Manual 1040 697142 Plate Trim Choke 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 634A 690802 Q Spring Seal Assembly Choke A 1058 275038 Owner s Manual Matic 1070 691058 Screw Flywheel Fan 635 691909 Boot Spark Plug 1083 691626 Nut Starter Terminal 643 697155 Retainer Air Filter 1083A 690958 Nut StarterTerminal 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1090 691293 Retainer Brush 691 692407 Sea...

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Page 55: ...e 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 o...

Page 56: ...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 1 888 _27 Au Canada pour serv...

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