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Page 1: ...ously 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: ...ates 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 repair f...

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: ...d 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 onto steering shaft ...

Page 9: ...osition 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 ...

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: ...ould 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 avoide...

Page 12: ... 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for...

Page 13: ...uces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance Disengaged Parking Brake Position Engaged Position STOPPING Brake Position MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attachment clutch lever to DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal all the way down Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion c...

Page 14: ...utch control _CAUTION 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 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 ...

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 avo...

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: ...ound 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 ...

Page 18: ...or 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 a year you sh...

Page 19: ...ition 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 flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque I...

Page 20: ...equired for the life of the transaxle Should the trans axle ever leak or require servicing contact a Sears or other qualified service center V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service cla...

Page 21: ...ge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine 2 Remove cover 3 Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre cleaner from base 4 Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 5 Place new p...

Page 22: ...ilter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces wit...

Page 23: ...ing 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 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Small Clutch S Small Retainer Clutch 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other tha...

Page 24: ...h as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal num ber of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance D ...

Page 25: ...becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position 5_ 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 _Nut...

Page 26: ...reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not...

Page 27: ...osition 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 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...

Page 28: ... 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 adjustments 2 Be sure the t...

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: ...ed wiring 3 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 1 Cutting too much grass too 1 fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 2 3O CORRECTION 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...

Page 31: ... service center 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact a Sears 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 Cl...

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: ... UNIT 2 PLUGS ON FUEL I TWIN CYL ENGINES I J FUELSHUT_OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM AMP DO 3600 RpM REGULATOR OISCONNECTEE REGULATOR _A LTJ E E Rj_T_O_R_ _ BROWN NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS 7 IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGH B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START 3 S AI NONE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272762 I 33 I I I I I 41 22 21 _ I I I 26 I I I I I J f I f I I 16 I I I Y I I I I _ I S k 29 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 272762 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 _5 209 2O8 2O8 2O9 74 14 2O8 chassis Laser _lt stlL27 36 ...

Page 37: ...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 Bumper Hood Nut Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18x 1 2 Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Uric x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Uric Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis Bracket Pnt...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272762 GROUND DRIVE 89 32 r 30 36 30 55 25 19 7 70 116 151 51 _ 53 78 76 1 96 74 75 drive hydro stlt 52 38 ...

Page 39: ...wnlock 3 8 16 Uric 197 169613 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 198 169593 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 72110614 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 212 145212 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 245 178122 57 178138 V Belt 246 178121 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 247 181462 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 250 17060612 62 8883R Cover Pedal 251 17060516 63 175410 Pulley Engine 252 19131616 64 173937 Bolt...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272762 STEERING ASSEMBLY I _39 41 jP _ 42 88 I 29 17 13 65 68 67 67 67 t5 steering pl lt47 15 29 15_ 10 3O 43 _S 40 ...

Page 41: ...210 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 Ga 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 51 73540400 Nut Crownlock 1 4 28 54 71130420 Bo...

Page 42: ... 31M777 0234 E1 Muffler Gasket B S Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Clamp Hose Line Fuel KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 72 183906 Screw Socket Hea...

Page 43: ... 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 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting 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 73800500 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 ...

Page 44: ...TION 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 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 I wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire N...

Page 45: ...ng Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 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 com...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272762 MOWER DECK 157 _ _ 67 46 i i147 142 113 111 117 F 119_ 118_ 5 6 19F 21 42 D man t path stlt 3 2 16 10_ 9 _ 21 29 119 F 117 23 24 25 f 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...129963 Washer Spacer 156 169672 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 157 169669 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 158 17720408 34 STD533717 Bolt 159 72140614 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 184 19131410 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 130794 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 169583 48 133944 Washer Hardened 52 139888 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272762 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 1 48 13 26 _ 150 14 47 26 13 65 115 87 48 ...

Page 49: ...90102 Brake Lever 180 730229 42 792202 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 182 788103 42A 792203 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 183 792118 43 792171 Screw 10 24 x 500 184 792196 44A 790100 Inside Brake Mach 185 798050 44B 790099 Outside Brake Casting 190 792150 45 790101 Actuator Rod 191 792151 47 774869 Axle 16 812 200 794787 48 774688 Axle 11 625 49 778378 Spur Gear 18T 203 798044 56 778379 Spur Gear 81T 206 798055 65 780...

Page 50: ...TYPE NUMBER 0234 E1 27 _ _ 1o8o 1A _Q J 1270 T 24 7591 741 7I_ 51 _109 5 VALVE G _ AS KET1022 S E _ T_I _1 888_ _4 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 888 12 3_ 943 O 2o o_70 1022 51 691 8420 524_ _o_ 11 584_ 12641_ _28_ 434 15 m 22 718 _ 306_ 307 _ I 1019 LABEL KIT I 7508 1027 _ 200 415 50 ...

Page 51: ...ODEL NUMBER 917 272762 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31M777 TYPE NUMBER 0234 E1 238 _3 35 1022 6170 1022 914 102 74 _ 75 1070 363 _005 _ 10441_ 783 1 I 1036 EMISSION LABEL 305A 127_ 1265 54_ 654 53 30_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...L NUMBER 917 272762 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31M777 TYPE NUMBER 0234 E1 Qk 105 137 276 1127 947 Qk 118 1266A_ 1266_ 187 614 I_ 265 334 1119t_ 729_ 697 _ 267 _ 801 544 803 _ 310 1 462 _ _503_ 802 4741 52 ...

Page 53: ...65 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 222 694042 Bracket Control 697171 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 227 691374 Control Lever Governor 697172 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 231 691636 QScrew Choke Valve 27 698469 Lock Piston Pin 232 691842 Spring Governor Link 28 697099 Pin Piston Standard 238 691843 Cap Valve 29 697518 Rod Connecting Standard 240 394358 Filter Fuel 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 265 6910...

Page 54: ...1658 Choke 1051 691265 3Seal Spring Assembly Choke A 1051A 698802 Matic 1059 698516 Boot Spark Plug 1070 690372 Retainer Air Filter 1090 691293 Nut Carburetor 1091 691333 Spacer 1095 690190 Seal Governor Shaft 1119 691183 Spring Detent 1127 691657 Screw Drive Cap 1263 697124 Pin Locating 1264 697104 Clip Wire 1265 697125 Gear Timing 1266 691917 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1266A 697123 Link Counterweight ...

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: ...nt and 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 USA 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR _ 1_784 6427 Au Canada pour...

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