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 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: ...thrown 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 plac...
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: ... adult Be alert and turn machine off 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 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: ...rces 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 products it ma...
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: ... 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 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right...
Page 9: ...ke 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 J CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction ...
Page 11: ...t 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 r...
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: ...t clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _ 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 TO 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: ...ttachments select a ground 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 gra...
Page 17: ... 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 year you should replace the spark p...
Page 18: ...e kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low access 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 f...
Page 19: ...0 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 possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing...
Page 20: ... 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 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 di...
Page 21: ... parts have completely stopped 6 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug 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 sp...
Page 22: ...djustment 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 of mower to _ _ trooper to ground 0roood A_T _Ground Line _ _A Arm Lift Link Nut_ Adjustment 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 bo...
Page 23: ...hest 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 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor for ward If the rear wheels rotate the brake ...
Page 24: ...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 snap retai...
Page 25: ...nect 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 Keps Hex Bolt Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of...
Page 26: ...upply 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: ...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: ...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: ...amp 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 gr...
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 272759 ELECTRICAL I I 42 41 I I I I 22 I I I I I I I I I I I 26 r I I I I 27 I I I I 1 I I L 16 I I I I I I I 29 28 90 I I I I 32 ...
Page 33: ...Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20 Uric 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 lgn Key Ign Molded Craftsman Harness lgn Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uric x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp Protectio...
Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272759 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 2O8 5 208 28 39 166 209 206 _ 209 74 209 208 chassis Laser It stlt 29 34 ...
Page 35: ... Pnt STLT 139976 17490508 175710 174714 72140606 154798 7368O6OO 158112 17490620 175702 154966 175582 156524 171875 170165 17670508 17670608 17000612 145212 175143 5479J 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 Keeper Belt Rear LH Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Plate Reinfor...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272759 GROUND DRIVE 166 38_ 37 212 70 116 19 26 27 d rive fender stl 26 36 ...
Page 37: ...a 27 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 CAD 113 127285X Strap Torque 90 Degrees 28 175765 Red Parking Brake 116 72140608 Belt Rdhd Sqneck 3 8 16 x 1 25 29 71673 Cap Parking Brake 120 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 30 169592 Bracket Transaxle 150 175456 Spacer Retainer 32 74760512 Bolt HexHd 5 16 18Uncx3 4 151 19133210 Washer 13 32x2x10Ga 34 175578 Shaft Foot Pedal 156 166002 Washer Srrted 5 16 ID x 1 12...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272759 STEERING ASSEMBLY n _P 42 36 88 I 29 68 13 65 67 67 15 15 15_ steering_pLIt_47 4O 29 lO 3o 38 ...
Page 39: ...Hardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip 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 Unf Adaptor Steering Wheel Boot Steering Shaft Washer 25 32 x 1 1...
Page 40: ... 2 40 124028X Engine See Breakdown Briggs 44 17670412 Model No 31M777 0234 E1 Muffler 45 17000612 Gasket 46 19091416 Tube Drain Oil Easy 72 183906 Washer 78 17060620 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 81 73510400 Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose DESCRIPTION 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 Was...
Page 41: ...mbly Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Link Lift L H Link Lift R H Retainer Spring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 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 ...
Page 42: ...uge Clip Push In Hinged 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 8 22 21 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Belt 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 Uric 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x ...
Page 43: ... 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 4 10 wheel 1 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 Service I...
Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272759 MOWER DECK J i i147 142 34 5 6 19F 21 42 D man t path stlt3 2 16 10_ 9 18 _8 _ 119 _ 21 23 24 29 _112 117 _116 25 27 44 ...
Page 45: ...nge 153 169674 30 173984 Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex 154 169675 31 129963 Washer Spacer 155 169671 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 156 169672 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 157 169669 34 STD533717 Bolt 158 17720408 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 159 72140614 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 ...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272759 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 9 47 82 11 83 18 4 15 29 35 157 44 41A 79 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: ... 917 272759 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31M777 TYPE NUMBER 0234 E1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 868 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 30 12 20 8170 51 691 _ 8420 524 868 943 o 1022 1266 15_ 22_ 718 I 1019 LABEL KIT 5240 7506 12 1027_ 48 ...
Page 49: ...ACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272759 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31M777 TYPE NUMBER 0234 E1 51 1022 1022 914 1O2 74_ 75 1070 1005 1044_ 1o51 238 35 6170 I 1036 EMISSION LABEL 305A 127_ 1265 54_ 654 53 643 3o_ 49 ...
Page 50: ...DEL NUMBER 31M777 TYPE NUMBER 0234 E1 105 137 _ 276 1127 127 647_ e 118 1266A_ 1266 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 231_ 987_ 105 _ 137 0 276 93_ _ 106 _ 142 _ 634A_ _ 634 _ 0_ 17_ 0170 266A O 6 6 265_ 334 _ 1119_ 729_ 697 _ 267 801 _544_ 802 50 ...
Page 51: ...697103 40 690964 Retainer Valve 306 697107 43 691968 Slinger Governor Oil 307 691003 45 690564 Tappet Valve 309 693551 46 698492 Camshaft 310 690323 48 697762 Short Block Replacement 311 497608 Engine 31M777 0234 E2 Art 333 495859 not available at this time 334 691061 50 690193 Manifold Intake 337 491055 51 692137 Q_ Gasket lntake 53 690227 Stud Carburetor RPM Settings 54 691148 Screw Intake Manif...
Page 52: ...17 692138 Q O Ring Seal Intake Manifold 1040 698470 Plate Trim 634 690801 Q Seal Spring Assembly Manual 1044 691658 Screw Flywheel Choke 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 634A 690802 O Seal Spring Assembly Choke A 1051A 698802 Ring Retaining Matic 1059 698516 Kit Screw Washer 635 691909 Boot Spark Plug 1070 690372 Screw Flywheel Fan 643 698401 Retainer Air Filter 1090 691293 Retainer Brush 654 690958 Nut...
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Page 55: ...Make 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 slop...
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