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Page 1: ...usly 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: ...nsible 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 ex...

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: ... 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 ucts it may re...

Page 7: ...Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Steering Wheel Adapter 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: ...s in extension 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 ont...

Page 9: ...ment lift lever to its highest po sition 2 Release parking brake 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 A _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in th...

Page 10: ...otion and mower blade drive belts in the Service 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 y...

Page 11: ...sult 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 might...

Page 12: ...harging 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 of tractor IGNI...

Page 13: ...sition and remove key Always remove 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 possibi...

Page 14: ... OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _IUkCAUTION Do not operate the mower witho...

Page 15: ...f acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner...

Page 16: ...cond to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When...

Page 17: ...s not cover items that have been subjected to Zerk i 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 ea...

Page 18: ...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 bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is...

Page 19: ...Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year 19 Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil leve...

Page 20: ...ty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cool ing shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled 20 NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrest...

Page 21: ... Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tot Small Retainer Clutch Spring Small Retainer Clutch Spring _ Spring _ _ Retainer Spring IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame TO INSTAL...

Page 22: ...en nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Bottom edge Bottom edge of of mower to ___ mower to ground ground _xj_ __ A_T _Ground Line_ _f_A Nl t E nArm kidf_ ulitnkent N _ 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 ...

Page 23: ... 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 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove ...

Page 24: ...aining 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 retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears T...

Page 25: ...ighten securely 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERL...

Page 26: ...low before loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Loosen knob and remove cover as sembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Replace air cleaner co...

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 out 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: ...28 VOLTS AC M_N 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED DIODE ALTERNATOR 1 J 14 VOLTSAC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTSOFF 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 ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272910 ELECTRICAL I I I I 42 i I I i 41 26 I I I I I i I i I J I I I I I I I I i 29 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...Socket W 4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Pin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Prote...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272910 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 31 209_ 28 58 39 222 208 208 219 219 74 208 chassis Laser It stlt 10 34 ...

Page 35: ...3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash L H Panel Dash R H ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 Uric Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18x 1 2 Pivot Bracket Assembly Bracket Pivot Laser Lt Air Duct Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Uric x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Uric Keeper Be...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272910 GROUND DRIVE 212 70 116 150 t51 51 36 ...

Page 37: ...oove Plastic 164 19091010 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry Stl 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer Belt 166 166880 50 STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 168 165492 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 Uric 169 165580 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 Uric 170 178394 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 198 169593 56 17120614 Screw 3 8 16x 875 202 72110614 57 130801 V B...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272910 STEERING IL_ _38 _39 11 t t J IL 44_ 29 47 68 67 32 67 67 3O 43 6 8 38 ...

Page 39: ...ace Thrust Hardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam Teplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle 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 Whee_ Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 Gripco Nut Adaptor Stee...

Page 40: ...fler Exhaust 34 106082X Exhaust Asm Left 37 8543R Exhaust Asm Right 38 181654 Bolt 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 W Sems 39 109227X Shield Browning 45 17000612 Gasket Muffler 62 10040500 Tube Drain Oil Easy 72 71070512 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 81 73510400 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Shield Brn Dbr Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf DESCRIPTION Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Guage Clamp Hose Spacer Pad Line F...

Page 41: ...mbly 15 173288 Shaft Assembly Lift 16 73350800 Pin Groove 17 175689 E Ring 18 73800800 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 19 139868 Bearing Nylon 20 163552 Grip Handle Fluted 31 169865 Button Plunger Red 32 73540600 Link Lift LH Link Lift R H Retainer Spring DESCRIPTION Link Front Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 Uric Trunnion Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Crownlock...

Page 42: ... Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt ...

Page 43: ... Sch Tractor Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Sears Decal Deck Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 7 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Net Provided Service Item Only 1...

Page 44: ...OR MODEL NUMBER 917 272910 MOWER DECK 67 _ 68 158 40 37 156 36 153 _ 155 J_L _ _ 155112 I _U i i i147 1421 105 106 _ 102 lU_ 1o3 _ 1 1 6 101 102 _ 2 16 21 28 29 23 24 25 27 5 6 19F 21 18 13_ 112 _117 _116 44 ...

Page 45: ...el 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 STD533717 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 183 19131410 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 130794 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 49 174284 Relier Assembly Cam Follower 169583 5...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272910 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 8 157 47 _ 31A 15 18 4 34 79 46 ...

Page 47: ...86102 Spacer 1 130 X 695 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 t 6 x 3 8 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 66 776422 Input Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 69 792170 R...

Page 48: ...S STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0167 E1 265 _ 267 _ 9 216 222 q 0951 287 i 3 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL 24 445 _L_ 967 _ 305 _447 o _ o 51A _ 53 I 447A 89 691 29 501 163 617 _ 51A o _ o 48 ...

Page 49: ... 868 1022 96 96 1100 798 24o i 385387_ 79128_ 1251 9180 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 117_ _ 51 987 672 _ _ 150_ _j 276 104 11231124 _ 105_ 633 L_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A_ 137_ 0_2_ _ 160_270 1123 _ 1124_ 633 211 209 _ 562 914 552 552A 742 404 o 692A 691 1169 _ _ I 33 91A 1o9 _ _T _ 61 I W2F IULI _ _ 117 _ 276 118 _ 49 ...

Page 50: ...NUMBER 917 272910 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0167 E1 74_ 334 as1 1005 474 _ _ I_ oo5_ _095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 5_ 888_ 358 ENGINEGASKETSET 9 544A 803A _ 797B 802 m 311 797E 802 697t_ 50 ...

Page 51: ...ppet Valve 358 694012 Camshaft 363 691062 Short Block 445777 0112 E2 383 690966 Replacement Engine 385 690960 Manifold Intake 387 808656 404 690442 405 690960 418 690999 445 499486 447 691003 447A 690960 467 691008 474 696459 505 691029 510 497606 RPM Settings 690949 3 Gasket Intake 690950 3 Gasket Intake Stud Carburetor Screw Intake Manifold Screen Rotating Screw Rotating Screen Washer Flywheel P...

Page 52: ...tor Plate 1029 690972 Arm Rocker 691 690657 Seal Governor Shaft 1035 691042 Shaft Pump 695 693149 Screw Ring Gear 1036 695704 Label Emission 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 703 691010 Clip 1058 274794 Owner s Manual 710 697474 Cover Oil Filter 1070 691058 Screw Flywheel Fan 718 690959 Pin Locating 1090 691293 Retainer Brush 726 499612 Gear Ring 1095 694013 Kit Valve Overhaul ...

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Page 55: ...NLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL u_ u_ I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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