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Summary of Contents for 917.272761

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 prn Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears comicraftsman ...

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 o 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 en...

Page 3: ... the blade o Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area o Never carry passengers De net 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 net operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slo...

Page 4: ...ible adult o Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area o Before and when backing look behind and down for small children o Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation o Never allow children to operate the machine o Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVIC...

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: ... Steering Boot 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 i_Washer 7 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...s in ex tension and lower shafts and 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 on...

Page 9: ...ion 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 4_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: ...rly 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 Minimu...

Page 11: ...t in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol _lf_ltl 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...

Page 12: ...TACHMENT 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 starting a...

Page 13: ... leaving 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 DISENG...

Page 14: ...control _IICAUTION Do not operate 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 Position Low Position Disengaged _ Position Deflector TO OPERATE ON HILLS A _WARNING De net drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the slope guide at the ba...

Page 15: ...soline 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 avoid ...

Page 16: ...d to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of 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 tr...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...warranty 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 tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each seas...

Page 19: ... new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper as sembly 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 Traili_ Hole Edge Up FiatWashe...

Page 20: ...cording to your expected operating temperature 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 R 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 ...

Page 21: ...dge De net 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...

Page 22: ... spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot 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...

Page 23: ...e To lower one side 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 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 leve...

Page 24: ...an five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest 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 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission dis engaged position Pull freewheel con trol out and ...

Page 25: ...adjustment bolt securely 4 Start engine and test 5 If tractor still creeps repeat above steps until satisfied i Adjustment Belt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reJnstallatien and before op erating the tractor See PURGE TRANS MISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN M...

Page 26: ...attery 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 t...

Page 27: ...ission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the 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 necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for d...

Page 28: ...those two positions Release throttle lever ACCELERATION TEST 4 Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle mixture valve out coun terclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust or damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governo...

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: ...r other qualified service center 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in 8 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Brake pedal not depressed 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 3 Weak or dead battery Service and Adjustments section Contact a Sears or other ...

Page 31: ...ssive 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade 10 Spark plug wire loose 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven Mower blades will not rotate 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Faulty operator safety prese...

Page 32: ...r 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 CORRECTION 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact aSears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower ...

Page 33: ...3 _ _ v DIODE IALTERNATOR I HEADLIGHTS 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 NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH POSIT...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272761 ELECTRICAL I 42 41 25 26 I I I I _ I I i I iII J I J i I I I I I I j I I I I I I I I 116 I 16 _ iI 28 9O I I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...mp Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 Unc x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Interlock Harness Light Socket Includes 4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red WiI 6 Wire Fuse 20 Amp Nut Keps Hexli4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger NC Gray Switch Ignition Key Ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin I 4 20 I 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular Protec...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272761 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 39 66 5 208 2O8 chassis_Laser _lt stlt27 36 ...

Page 37: ...ket Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 I6 16 x I 2 Tyt 38 1757I 0 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 6 I6 Uno 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 73680600 Nut Crownloek 3 6 I6 Une I42 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT I43 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis I44 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT I45 156524 Jod Pivot Chassis Hood I66 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi Lo...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272761 GROUND DRIVE 85 247 32 156 166 38 _ 35 _39 62 36 3O 212 116 32 30 53 252 29 96 74 75 d rive hydro silt 52 38 ...

Page 39: ...D541437 Nut Crownloek 3 6 I6 Une 169 165580 52 STD541431 Nut Crownloek 5 I6 16 Unc 197 169613 53 105710X Link Clutch 196 169593 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 202 72110614 56 17060620 Screw 3 6 I6 x I I 4 212 145212 57 178138 V Belt 245 I78122 59 16969I Keeper Center Span 246 I78121 6I 17120614 Screw 3 8 16x 675 247 181462 62 8883R Cover Pedal 250 I7060612 63 175410 Pulley Engine 25I 17060516 64 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272761 STEERING ASSEMBLY t jr _ 42 17 13 65 f 43 4O ...

Page 41: ... 4 30 STD581210 Pin 32 I30485 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 I52927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 I8 ID x 2 3 80D I2 Ga 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 I007I 1L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 I45054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 I21749X Washer 25 32 x I I 4 x 18 Ga 44 I80640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 I84946X505 Cap Spindle 51 73540400 Nut Crownlook I 4 28 5...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272761 ENGINE 3 72 81 13 4 31 78 _ 38 14 33 I 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester f en irfe bsA cy 17 42 ...

Page 43: ...ew He Head Thread Outting I 4 20 1 2 Engine See Breakdown B S Model No 31H777 O202 E1 Muffler Gasket B S Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield BrniDbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw He Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw He Wsh Thdr 3 8 18 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 16 Gauge Screw Socket Head 5 I6 18 x I Screw 3 8 I6 1 1...

Page 44: ...h In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 I6 x I I 2 Washer 13 32 x I 14 Gauge Pan Seat Knob Seat KEY PART NO NO 12 I21246X 13 I21248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 I21250X 17 I23976X 21 171852 22 73800500 24 19171912 DESCRIPTION Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Lock nut Flange I 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 I6 18 Unc Nut Washer 17 32 x I 3 16 x I2 Ga...

Page 45: ... 185218 185219 Decal Lower Dash Decal V BeE Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery DngrtPsn Eng Decal Chassis Discennect LTH 2000 Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owcer s Manual English Owcer 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 I06222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272761 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 5 13 4 12 2 3 6 13 19 32 13 19 lift rh 1piece_3 46 ...

Page 47: ... I25831X Grip Handle Fluted 8 I22365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD824008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut He Jam 1 2 I3 Une 17 175889 Trunnion 18 73800800 Lock nut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 I3 Une 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 I63552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component di...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272761 MOWER DECK i i147 142 101 102j_ 103 105 34 5 6 19F 21 42 Dman t path slit 3 2 16 10_ 9_ 21 29 23 24 25 f 26 27 48 ...

Page 49: ... 3 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 157 I69869 34 STD533717 Bolt 158 17720408 38 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 159 72140614 37 STD551037 Washer I3 32 x 13 I6 x 18 Ga 40 STD541437 Nut Crownloek 3 8 I8 Unc 184 19131410 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 130794 45 STD824003 Retainer 48 137729 Screw Thd Roll I 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 18 I8 Unc 169583 53 184907 Arm Assembly Pad Brak...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272761 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 _ f 506 200 2S 3 lgl 190 0 28 IT 208 1_ H 1oo 5O ...

Page 51: ... 28 792035 Retaining Ring 114 786200 Sleeve Assy lnel 87 29 780065 Washer 627 ID 09IW 115 786198 Sleeve Assembly IncL 87 3I 780189 Washer 568 ID 062W 127 784384 Shift Lever Ass y IncL I09 36 790071 Brake Disk 150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicon 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 157 788102 Oil Seal 9 I6 ID 38 799021 Brake Pad 180 730229 BOil Spee aow90 40 792204 Roll Pin 25 182 788103 Grommet 4I 790102 B...

Page 52: ...MBER 917 272761 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0202 E1 i 4_ _ 45_h _ J 36_ 24 14 1264 624_ 642C_ i i 1619 LABEL KIT I J1624 i j _s 16 i966 943 O 766 12 _ b 1617_ C 26 O 89 1627 31H777 0202 E1 52 ...

Page 53: ...MBER 917 272761 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0202 E1 ii 10 5 VALVE GA KET SET a41 r_il i s _ 238 _ 1 868 _ _ L I 7 _ _ _ N _ 1022 617 i I I I I I I J 5240 1022i 914 1119 851 31 H777 0202 E1 53 ...

Page 54: ...TON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0202 E1 125 141A i _ 93_ lo5_ T 133 1 4_ j 127 871 _ i 431 1266A I I21 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 2 127 _ _ 987 _ io5_ 93_ _ 106i 95_ 117 63q_ 1266i 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 137_ 27s 31 H777 0202 E1 54 ...

Page 55: ...ER 917 272761 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0202 E1 305A 304_ 126 5 1279 4_ X 801 803 i 57_ i _ 533 J i_gAi 544A_ 3101 86_ 72_ 697 73 1005 1078_ NOTE F_ Repla_nt Starter M_to_ 31 H777 0202 E1 55 ...

Page 56: ...897102 Valve Exhaust 305A 697103 Valve Intake 306 697I 07 Spring Valve Intake 307 891003 Spring Valve Exhaust 309 893551 Guard Flywheel 309A Retainer Valve Slinger Governor Oil Tappet Valve 310 890323 Camshaft 311 497808 Short Block 31H777 O202 E2 311A 395538 Replacement Engine art and 333 495859 Short 334 691061 Block not available at this time 337 891043 Manifold Intake 358 897I 91 Gasket Intake...

Page 57: ...l Emission 634 690801 O Spring Seal Aasembly Manual I040 697142 Plate Trim Choke I05I 691265 Ring Retaining 634A 690802 O Spring Seal Aasembly Choke A I058 275038 Owners Manual Matic I070 691058 Screw Flywheel Fan 635 691909 Boot Spark Plug I083 691628 Nut Starter Terminal 643 697155 Retainer Air Filter I O 3A690958 Nut Starter Terminal 654 690958 Nut Carburetor I090 691293 Retainer Brush 691 6924...

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Page 59: ...long 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 of the hill ...

Page 60: ...d electronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or nigPlt U S A only www sears com To purchase a protechon agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serwced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 u SA 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGARSM t 888 _4 6427 Au Canada pour s...

Page 61: ...nd Date each section below as it is completed TA I Index QA IE I Exported DBQA Title Chassis Prod Type Doc Type Doc Class Code Date Received Date Published Publication Pricing Div Pricing Source MODEL NUMBERS Type Mfr Class Status Brand FIGURE PROPERTIES I 3 39 _o o 7 o 03 7 _ o3 NIA N A MOBEL INFORMATION STD SBP ACTIVE NPA STD ACTNE REG SBP NPA Commenta Rev 0 47101 HOF ...

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