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Page 1: ...iously built engines Before you start the I 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: ...ecause 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 eng...

Page 3: ...n 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 Slo...

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: ...s 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 may re...

Page 7: ... _ Steering Extension Sleeve Shaft Steering Wheel Insert 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Seat _Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Video Cassette Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ... shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes 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 w...

Page 9: ...e by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in trans mission 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 _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructi...

Page 10: ... 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 1...

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 J_ 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 mi...

Page 12: ... 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 and stopp...

Page 13: ... Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL Use choke control whenever you are start ing a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to disengage STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attachment clutch lever to d...

Page 14: ...wer blades by engaging at tachment 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 Attachment Attachemnt Lever Engaged High Position Position Position Disengaged __ Position Deflector TO OPERATE ON HILLS _WARNING De not drive up or down hills with...

Page 15: ...pill or use 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 sto...

Page 16: ...gine is running 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 transmission require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstall ation ...

Page 17: ...und 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 A...

Page 18: ...ems 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 should replace the spa...

Page 19: ...ts mower blades must be 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 ...

Page 20: ...ssed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required 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...

Page 21: ... flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 2 Reinstall precleaner cartridge cover and secure with knobs IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterio ration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge Knobs___ ___ _ _ ZJ_ Cartridge Cover _ _ oam Pre Cleaner _ _ CLEAN AIR SC...

Page 22: ...operly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line Clam 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 with auto motive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis sion are covered to keep water out Wate...

Page 23: ... off and push housing 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 Retainer Clutch Small Retainer Spring 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT I...

Page 24: ... m_owerto ground ofmowerto _ gr und 4 _T _ Ground Line _ J_A nArm kidf_ uLitnkent N_ 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 level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 ...

Page 25: ...ke Engaged Jam Nut Nut A Pulley TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than 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 surfac...

Page 26: ...OTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position After above adjustment is made if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position follow these steps 1 Loosen the adjustment bolt 2 Move the motion control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep 3 Tighten adjustment bolt ...

Page 27: ... chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery 2 RED cable last from both batteries Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY _WARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery ...

Page 28: ...is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust 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 ca...

Page 29: ...ming 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 carbure...

Page 30: ...tment 7 8 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Brake pedal not depressed 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 3 Weak or dead battery 4 Blown fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter g Faulty operator presence switch es 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Clean re...

Page 31: ...build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air ...

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: ...S AC M_N 3600 RPM 3 AMP DC 36C0 RPM CHA RGENG SYSTEM DESCONNECTED I RE I_E_N_T _ LE_NT_NG SYSTEN OUTPUT I 5AMP AC 36C0 RPM DIODE i ALTERNATOR i 14 VOLTS AC MIN 360O RPM UGHTS OFF BROWN HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS ORANGE 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 BRIGHTN...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 117 272922 t 22 41 I I J I 26 i 25 11 29 I I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...et w 4152J 22 4152J Light Bulb 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 179720 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20Uncx1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272922 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 58 166 208 208 219 74 208 chassis Laser It stlt 12 36 ...

Page 37: ...iage 3 6 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Panel Dash RH Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 Unc Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw ThdreL 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser Lt Air Duct Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Uric x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272922 GROUND DRIVE 36 38 ...

Page 39: ...12 Bolt Cart Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 168 165492 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16 Unc 169 165580 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 197 169613 53 105710X Link Clutch 198 169593 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 199 169612 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 04 200 72140508 57 140294 V Belt 202 72110614 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 212 145212 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 250 17060612 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272922 STEERING ASSEMBLY t _ 38 _ _39 i j 1 I _ 42 88 J J I 29 46 47 68 67 67 J 67 68 i steering pl lt 42 30 40 ...

Page 41: ... 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Link Drag Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam Topleck 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Bearing Front 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 TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge Lock ...

Page 42: ...174 E1 33 123487X Muffler Exhaust 34 106082X Exhaust Asm Left 37 8543R Exhaust Asm Right 38 181654 Bolt 5 16 18 Uric x 3 4 W Sems 39 109227X Heat Shield Lt 45 17000612 Gasket Muffler Tube Drain Oil Easy 72 183906 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 81 73510400 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2Tytt Shield Browning Debris Guard Control Choke DESCRIPTION Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear Cap Fuel Guage...

Page 43: ...Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 1343O0 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 td 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...

Page 44: ...elt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 4 10 wheel I 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 T...

Page 45: ...7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered 32 73540600 Nut Crownl...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272922 MOWER DECK 157 _ 67 151 158_ _5_ 55 46 68 0 146 2 117_ 119 118_ 16 15 _ 5 6 F 19 21 42 D man t_pa h stlt 3 21 I 28 29 _18 119 j j112 23 24 25 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...676 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Roiling Wsh Hd 153 169674 31 129963 Washer Spacer 154 169675 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 155 169671 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 156 169672 34 STD533717 Belt 157 169669 36 131494 Pulley Idler Plat 158 17720408 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 159 STD533717 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 184 19131410 45 STD624003 Retainer 130794 46...

Page 48: ... 3O 81 77 79 73 16 32 63 59 6O 58 _ 44 125 48 _8 119 19 107 _126 12 f 88 900 Z O O m o_ oO m rO z m _F _z mc mN I OCD L 1 M ID ...

Page 49: ... Jackshaft 111 170435 42 170395 Magnet Ring 43 170396 Spring Bypass 112 170436 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 113 170437 Long 116 170438 45 170397 Filter 119 170439 46 170398 Base Filter 120 170440 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 121 170441 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 49 170401 Arm Bypass 122 170442 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 External 123 170443 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250Tc 124 17044...

Page 50: ... NUMBER 0174 E1 2e5 _ 267 _J 26 525 287 _ _ 524 220 750 1019 LABEL KIT 252 250 1035 447A _ 12 _o_ 552 691 1017_ 24 _ 304 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 445 447A 447 50J 163 617 51 o _ o _212 929A _ 654 _ 1027 53 1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET _ 276 7 883 0 868 _ 163 _ 1022 _ 50 ...

Page 51: ...5O 36 _ 1022 1029 1100 38 24o_ 3o5 _73_ _ 628 _ 387 918 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT 51 _ 276 633 987 104 672 105 _ 1123 _ 117 _ 1124 _ 137 _ o16 552 552A 742 404 552A 691 9TTCARBURETOR GASKET SET 633 51 987 1_7 CC 72 _ _ 150_ 1123 _ 276 1124_ 211 209 _ 35_ 1029_ 1100_98_ 562 914_ 117 _ 276 118 51 ...

Page 52: ...MODEL NUMBER 917 272922 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 695 573 _ 405 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 860 20 7 _ 943 _ 9_ 51 _ 1022842 163 276 691 510J 783 513_ 8O3 801 311797_ 797 697_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...305 42 499586 Keeper Valve 309 45 690977 Tappet Valve 310 46 690978 Camshaft 311 48 692714 Short Block 446777 0027 E2 332 Replacement Engine 333 50 695241 Manifold Intake 334 51 690950 OSGasket tntake 337 53 690951 Stud Carburetor 358 54 695240 Screw Intake Manifold 363 73 691055 Screen Rotating 383 74 691057 Screw Rotating Screen 385 75 691056 Washer Flywheel RPM Settings 89 690283 Plug Oil 95 69...

Page 54: ...ke Throttle Shaft 1029 690972 Boot Sparkplug 1035 691042 Nut Carburetor 1036 695704 Spacer 1051 691265 O_ Gasket Carburetor Plate 1058 274794 Seal Governor Shaft 1070 691674 Screw Ring Gear 1090 691293 Screw Drive Cap 1095 694013 Clip 1100 690973 Pin Locating 1119 691183 Gear Ring 1123 690987 Gear Timing 1124 690988 Retainer E Ring 1126 690991 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1127 690992 Gear Pinion 1128 6909...

Page 55: ...pes greater than 15 degrees 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 ang...

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