Page 1: ...usly 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: ...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: ...de 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 requi...
Page 7: ...ng Sleeve Steering Extension 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 1 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: ...ing brake 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 _kWARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all ...
Page 10: ...adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual v CHECKLIS T 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: ...ult in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol J_ 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 ...
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: ...ontrol to slow position to allow engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use 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 eng...
Page 14: ... mower 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 _I WARNING Do not drive up or down hills...
Page 15: ...any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill 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...
Page 16: ...e 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 before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placin...
Page 17: ...round 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: ...tighten The 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 At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Servi...
Page 19: ... 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 bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely ...
Page 20: ...table Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F IO0 c _o _o _ 2o 3o 4 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve startin...
Page 21: ...R Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year 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 the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type ...
Page 22: ...k brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor Small Retainer Spring Clutch Small Retainer Clutch 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 I...
Page 23: ...runnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length it E Trunnion Lift Link Adjustment Nut 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 s...
Page 24: ...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 Arm _J Do Not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT...
Page 25: ...ld 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 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 hor...
Page 26: ...1 Lift hood to raised position 2 Remove terminal guard 3 Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 4 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 6 First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to ...
Page 27: ...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 28: ...ing 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 28 moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines an...
Page 29: ...ent 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 repl...
Page 30: ...p 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 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine ...
Page 31: ...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 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tigh...
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Page 33: ...MEN 36OO RPM LEGHTS OFF FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID ORANGE BROWN HEADLIGHTS 7 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 ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THE...
Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272941 22 I I I I 26 I I I I I i I J f J 34 ...
Page 35: ... 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 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 179720 Harness Ignition 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 Protection Wire ...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272941 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 258 28 261 39 58 166 208 207 209 208 219 j64 20 23 219 6O 3 74 208 chassis Laser 4 stlt 22 36 ...
Page 37: ...508 Screw ThdroL 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 184462 Air Duct 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 156524 Red Pivot Chassis Hood 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 1...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272941 GROUND DRIVE 36 28_ 30 38 ...
Page 39: ...65623 50 72110612 Bolt Cart Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 166 166880 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 04 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 202 72110614 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 212 145212 62 8883R C...
Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272941 STEERING ASSEMBLY r 42 i j 88 I 29 65 68 67 67 29 10 3o 43 40 ...
Page 41: ... 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 x 1 1 2 11 G 40 STD541537 Lock Nut Center 3 8 24 UNF 41 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Dash P L Mtl BIk 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 180640 Extension Steering 46 184946X505 Cap S...
Page 42: ...er Exhaust 32 140527 Exhaust Asm Left 33 123487X Exhaust Asm Right 34 106082X Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 37 8543R W Sems 38 181654 Heat Shield Lt 39 109227X Gasket Muffler 45 17000612 Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 72 183906 Screw 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt 81 73510400 Harness Asm Light Bulb Shield Browning Debris Guard DESCRIPTION Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 3 50 ...
Page 43: ...x 1 5 SMGML 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 10 180186 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16...
Page 44: ...ON Decal Grille RH Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Grille LH 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 t0 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 1...
Page 45: ... Nylong 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 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 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All c...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272941 MOWER DECK 68 142 i147 146 119 21 28 29 23 24 25 27 5 6 19_ 21 42 D man t path sttt3 10 9 _ 18 114_ 18_ 119_ _112 _116 46 ...
Page 47: ...pacer 156 169672 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 157 169669 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 158 17720408 34 STD533717 Bolt 159 STD533717 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 184 19131410 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 130794 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 STD624003 Retainer 169583 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder ...
Page 48: ... 3O 81 77 79 73 17 16 35 q 64 93 2 32 31 44 125 48 _8 1204 19 124 107 43 12 128 88 900 Z 0 63 _ I mO o_ _z mc M ID ...
Page 49: ...09 170434 42 170395 Magnet Ring 111 170435 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 170444...
Page 50: ... 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 _SJ 28 _7J 523 842 525_ 287_d_ 524G 220 750 255 _ 267 Ij _32 _ 1019 LABEL KIT 447A 4J 2515 1035 _ 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL ly 1017_ 84 _ 304 447A_ 445 967 447 447A 50J 163 _888A _ 684 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7 883 868 158 o28 50 ...
Page 51: ...2 7_ 1029 1100 798_ 1022 33 36 1o23 3j 383 _ 227 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ _ 276 633 987 104 672 _ _ 105 1123 117 _ 1124 137 0 977CARBURETORGASKETSET 633 51 987 1 7CD 150 _ 1123_ 276 1124E_ 91o 332G 552A 742 404 552A 691 211 209 _ 562 914_ 108 633 sl _ lOS0 975J137 _ 1123 _ _ 160_ 1127 117 _ 276 119 51 ...
Page 52: ...R MODEL NUMBER 917 272941 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 74it 363 1070 _005 332 334 695_ 48 573 _ 4O5 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 2o 163 276 868 943 1022 842 691 883 J 802 797 697 52 ...
Page 53: ... 26 499606 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 219 696376 Gear Governor 26 499607 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 220 690412 Washer Governor Lever 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 222 691023 Bracket Control 28 690229 Pin Piston 227 691048 Lever Governor Control 29 499583 Rod Connecting 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 32 690976 Screw Connecting Rod 240 691035 Filter Fuel 33 499596 Valve Exhaust 250 690957 Retainer Bre...
Page 54: ... 691045 Crank Governor 1026A690982 Rod Push Aluminum 617 691917 SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1027 492932 Filter Oil 628 690960 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1029 690972 Arm Rocker 633 690998 O Seal Choke Throttle Shaft 1035 691042 Shaft Pump 635 66538 Boot Sparkplug 1036 695704 Label Emission 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 668 691215 Spacer 1058 274794 Owner s Manual 672 690234 O Ga...
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...
Page 56: ... 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 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaciSn a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada...
