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Page 1: ...sly built engines Before start the you 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: ...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: ... 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: ...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 ucts it may require ...

Page 7: ...1 2 20 Steering Wheel 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _ Steering Wheel Adapter O 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 JJ v Steering Extension Shaft l Washer 7 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ... install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT 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 Positi...

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

Page 10: ...ly 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...

Page 11: ...ld result 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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided ...

Page 12: ...ttery 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 st...

Page 13: ...ing the operator s position TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD Motion Control Lever Disengaged Brake Position Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attachment clutch lever to DISENGAGED ...

Page 14: ...perate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Attachemnt Clutch Engaged fj_ High Position i Position Low Position Disengaged Position Deflector 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 the slope guide at the back of this manual Choose the ...

Page 15: ...gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in tempera tures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoi...

Page 16: ...rformance See TO ADJUSTCARBURETOR in the Serviceand Adjustmentssectionof this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION To ensure proper operation and per formance it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmissio...

Page 17: ... 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 If grass is extremely tall it sh...

Page 18: ... on 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 trac tor All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once...

Page 19: ...l 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 Blade Center Hole Edge Up Flat Washer _ Loc...

Page 20: ...o your expected operating temperature SAE ViSCOSiTY GRAOES NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 E 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 ...

Page 21: ... not use pressurized air to clean cartridge ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Debris may clog the engine s air cool ing system Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage Air Screen Clean out chaff and debris 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 th...

Page 22: ...ire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis 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 ...

Page 23: ...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 of mower to ___ mower to ground ground k___ A_ T _Ground Line UP _Y _A Arm Lift Link N_ 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 ad...

Page 24: ... pads need to 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 Roa...

Page 25: ...ying to creep 3 Tighten adjustment bolt securely 4 Start engine and test 5 If tractor still creeps repeat above steps until satisfied _ 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 tractor See PURGE TRANS MISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUS...

Page 26: ...hort battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting 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 fro...

Page 27: ...he cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning idle mixt...

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: ...rter 4 1 Cutting too much grass too 1 fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 2 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 carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustmen...

Page 31: ...rs or other qualified service center 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes 1 Remove obstruction i cont...

Page 32: ...ged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower ...

Page 33: ...NTIN G8YSTEMOUTPUT I 5 AMp AC 3600 RpM DIODE I ALTERNATOR I ORANGE 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 FtpM LIGHTS OFF HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 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 ENGIN...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272760 ELECTRICAL I 42 41 27 26 I I I I I I j I I I I I I I I 116 I 16 I _ iI i 45 29 28 9O I I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 Uric x 3 4 Box Ba ttery Fender Switch Interlock Harness Light Socket Includes 4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 20 Amp Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Uric Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger NC Gray Switch Ignition Key Ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular Prote...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272760 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 31 5 208 208 J 74 208 chassis Laser At stlt 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...acket Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18x1 2Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Uric x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Uric 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Jod Pivot Chassis Hood 166 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272760 GROUND DRIVE 70 116 252 29 36 35 22 55 19 74 75 38 ...

Page 39: ...169593 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 202 72110614 53 105710X Link Clutch 212 145212 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 245 178122 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 246 178121 57 178138 V Belt 247 181462 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 250 17060612 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 251 17060516 62 8883R Cover Pedal 252 19131616 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 65 STD5511...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272760 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 I 88 J I 29 47 67 67 67 68 3O 43 4O ...

Page 41: ...auge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 80D 12 Ga 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 47...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272760 ENGINE 3 72 62 31 78 I 17 33 33 81 13 I 78 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 J 42 ...

Page 43: ...ing 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine See Breakdown B S Model No 31H777 0202 E1 Muffler Gasket B S 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 Fuel Line 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 Washer Lock HVY HLCL SPR 5 16 Screw Hex Hd...

Page 44: ... Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Knob Seat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 73800500 24 19171912 25 127018X Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 16 Unc Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga Bolt Sh...

Page 45: ... 184725 184726 Decal Lower Dash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Chassis Disconnect LTH 2000 Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provide...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272760 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 5 13 4 6 6 5 13 19 13 32 32 19 20 15 20 46 ...

Page 47: ...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 8 24 NOTE All component dim...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272760 MOWER DECK 157 i i147 142 101 102_ 103 105 106 34 119 118 F 6 19F 21 2 16 10_ 18 21 29 _18 I I 23 24 25 f 26 117 _116 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...5 169671 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 156 169672 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 157 169669 34 STD533717 Belt 158 17720408 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 159 72140614 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 183 19131410 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 84 6 Unc 130794 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 169583 52 139888 Belt Should...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272760 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 47 150 115 87 191 3 _ 190 208 200 _ 4 25 22 23 210 _ _ 28 185 _ _ _ 184 50 ...

Page 51: ...5 Washer 627 tD 091W 113 786199 Sleeve Ass y IncL 157 31 780189 Washer 563 ID 062W 114 786200 Sleeve Ass y IncL 87 36 790071 Brake Disk 115 786198 Sleeve Assembly Incl 87 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 127 784384 Shift Lever Ass y Incl 109 38 799021 Brake Pad 150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicon 40 792204 Roll Pin 25 157 788102 Oil Seal 9 16 1D 41 790102 Brake Lever 180 730229 BOil Spec 80W90 42 79220...

Page 52: ...IGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0202 E1 307_ 3 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 8680 943 o 524_ 8420 691 240 1264_ 741_ 1270 T 0 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 11036 EMISSION LABEL 1 750 15e 24 201_ 89 31H777 0202 E1 52 ...

Page 53: ...ODEL NUMBER 917 272760 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0202 E1 238 1022 10_9 617 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7_ 1022_ 6170 868_ 914 1023 484114 21of 2o2 92_pj j 26_ 1119 334_ 31 H777 0202 E1 53 ...

Page 54: ...TYPE NUMBER 0202 E1 95 _987 _i 108 634_ _231 93 I o5_ 16_ 127 276 3 1127_ 947 108A_ 634A _ _ 431J 1266A_ 1266 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104_ 1270 987_ _ 276_ 105_ 137 93_ _ 106 _ 142_ 634 _ 95_ 117_ 634A_ _6170 1266A_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 137 276 __C_ 31 H777 0202 E1 54 ...

Page 55: ...7 272760 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0202 E1 305A 1267 967 801_ _ 544_ 803 310 I 802 803A NOTE For Replacement Starter Motor See Reference 309 31 H777 0202 E1 697 1040_ 729 73 75 1070_ 1265 1279 55 ...

Page 56: ... 697102 Valve Exhaust 305A 697103 Valve Intake 306 697107 Spring Valve Intake 307 691003 Spring Valve Exhaust 309 693551 Guard Flywheel 309A Retainer Valve Slinger Governor Oil Tappet Valve 310 690323 Camshaft 311 497608 Short Block 31H777 0202 E2 311A 395538 Replacement Engine art and 333 495859 Short Block not available at this 334 691061 time 337 691043 Manifold Intake 358 697191 Gasket Intake ...

Page 57: ... Emission 634 690801 O Spring Seal Assembly Manual 1040 697142 Plate Trim Choke 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 634A 690802 O 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 1083A690958 Nut Starter Terminal 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1090 691293 Retainer Brush 691 69240...

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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 ...

Page 60: ...lectronics 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 USA 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR _ 14388 784 6427 Au Canada pour ser...

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