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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: ...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: ...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: ...uld 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 stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless nec...

Page 6: ...ON 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 require repair from time to time That s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense Here s...

Page 7: ...Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Locknut 1 2 20 _St_eritg Seat 1 Large Flat Washer m _J Steering Extension Shaft 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 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: ...ake 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 _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 Be sure 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 tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIS T Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you...

Page 11: ...esult 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 indicatesa 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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided might ...

Page 12: ...tute AMMETER Indicates charging 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 d...

Page 13: ...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 possibility always stop engine when ...

Page 14: ... clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control ILCAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Lever Engaged Positic Disengaged Position Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS A _WARNING De not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the...

Page 15: ...additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever i...

Page 16: ...e mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy grass re duce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly 1 l J If grass is extremely tall it sh...

Page 17: ...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 Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and hel...

Page 18: ...st 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 bolt lock washer a...

Page 19: ...50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not...

Page 20: ...ass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating ENGINE OIL FILTER 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 Repla...

Page 21: ...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 Spring Clutch Small Retainer 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the m...

Page 22: ...nd 0 oond V ATU J C___nArm 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 should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when...

Page 23: ...to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readj...

Page 24: ...with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a squa...

Page 25: ...ctor 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 and keps nut Tighten securely Seat Terminal Cover Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB...

Page 26: ...E The carburetor on this engine is low emission 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 1 Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above 2 St...

Page 27: ...ng 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 Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and c...

Page 28: ...Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments sec...

Page 29: ...rash under mower Bent blade mandrel i 4 i5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Raise cutting height reduce speed 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 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Empty fuel t...

Page 30: ... switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 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 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower spee...

Page 31: ...GULIA_OR YELLOWALTERNATOR L_ 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RpM I 1 RE GULATOR D SCONNECTE D OPERATOR _ J PRESENCE RELAY 3 BLO0 HEADL GRTS nED I 87 i 30 OLACK I _ 87A _ nED IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START 3 S A1 NONE RELAY NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273135 ELECTRICAL 22 I 42 24 41 26 I I I I 27 I I I 90 i 32 ...

Page 33: ...attery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch lgn 33 140403 Key Ign 40 179722 Harness lgn 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 81 109748X Relay Asm 9...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273135 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 39 58 166 31 _f 74 2O9 145 34 ...

Page 35: ...ot Bracket Assembly Rear 39 Bracket Pivot Laser 1_t 58 Duct Air Engine 60 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Unc 1 64 Dash Lower STLT 74 Nut Crowniock 3 8 16 Unc 114 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 115 Screw 3 8 16 I I 4 142 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder Stlt Black 166 171875 ScrewHwhdHi Lo 13 16x3 4 206 17016...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273135 GROUND DRIVE 116 151 51 18 26 27 drive fender silt 26 36 ...

Page 37: ...8 55 105709X Spring CIutch Return 202 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 I6 x 1 I 4 212 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 6I 17120614 Screw 3 8 I6 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal PART NO DESCRIPTION 187618 188025 188029 154778 134683 137057 I21749X Pulley Engine Bolt 7 I 6 20 x 1 5 Washer Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof Guide Mower Drive Belt R H Spacer Axle Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273135 STEERING ASSEMBLY P _ 42 88 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...ont Nut He Flange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheet 19182411 Washer 9 I6x I I 2 I1 G STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 121749X Washer 25 32 x I 1 4 x I6 Gauge 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 184946X5...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273135 ENGINE _3 38 i 14 _105 _116 4 31 4O 33 37 29 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 J engine_kohler33 4O ...

Page 41: ...or Spark 31 184900 Tank Fuel 32 140527 Cap Assembly Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw He Washer Head Thd Roll I 4 20 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x I6 Ga 77 19101216 Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x I6 Ga 80 74760508 Bolt He Hd 5 16 I8 Uric x 1 2 81 735I 0400 Nut Keps He...

Page 42: ...ing Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 I6 1 Washer 13132 x I I4 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 I21250X 17 I23976X 21 171852 22 24 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk I 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock I 4 Lge Ftg Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 1...

Page 43: ...8 164065 Deca Steering Decal Mower Srs 138311 Decal Lift Handle Decal Fender 184310X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal Fender Danger 184311X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Hood Side 188646 OwneCs Manual English Decal V Belt Drive Schematic 188647 OwneCs Manual Spanish 4 10 wheeL1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 Stem Value 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube In...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273135 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 5 6 3 2 6 7 4 19 13 13 15 lifl rh I pi_e_3 44 ...

Page 45: ...I25631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 I22365X Button Plunger Read 11 I39865 Link Asm Lift L H I2 139866 Link Asm Lift RH I3 STD624008 Retainer Spring I5 173288 Link Front I6 73350800 Nut Jam He 1 2 I3 Une 17 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc I8 73800800 Nut Look wAt_sh I 2 I3 Unc I9 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownloek 3 8 24 NOTE AlI component d...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273135 MOWER DECK 67 146 106 _ _102 103 105 _117 119 _ _116 42 D m_n_ pa h _1 3 16 18 13_ 11 10_ _8_ 9_ 21 23 24 29 25 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...0452X Nut Push 147 131335 130968X428 Shield Deflector 148 169022 19111016 Washer 11 32xS Sx16Ga 149 165898 131491 Rod Hinge 150 19091216 173984 Screw Thdrot Washer Head 152 169676 129963 Washer Spacer 158 17720408 153535 Pulley Mandrel 159 72140614 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 184 19131410 STD533717 Bott 185 188234 131494 Pulley dler F at 130794 STD55I 037 Washer 13 32 x I3 16 x 16 Ga STD541437 Nut ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273135 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 47 51 52 13 15 34 48 ...

Page 49: ...r 627 ID x O31W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x O31W 79 792144 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x O31W 82 778333 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 83 778338 30 780108 CupWasher 1 127 ID x 032W 85 792154 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 87 788089A Use As Needed 150 788093A 3IA 780195 FIat Washer 750 ID x O62W 157 788088A 32 788083 Oil Sea_ 5 8 180 730229A 34 780194 Bushing 563 900 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273135 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER_ 23 22 1 _ I 20 LJ_ 15 _ _4 5O ...

Page 51: ... S Retainer breather reed 18 24 12 402 02 S Reed breather 19 DESCRIPTION 12 032 03 S 12 445 02 S M 839025 S 24 380 13 S 12 755 49 S 12 089 31 S 12 422 08 S 12 422 09 S 12 422 10 S 12 422 11 S 12 422 12 S 12 422 13 S 12 422 07 S 12 144 28 S 12 874 07 S 12 874 11 S 12 874 08 S 12 874 09 S 12 018 02 S 12 108 07 S 12 108 08 S 12 108 09 S 12 067 11 S 12 067 06 S 12 380 01 S 12 043 05 S M 631005 S 12 14...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273135 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 IGNITION ELECTRICALf _ _ 2 13 14 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 1 3 12 4 5 IAIR INTAKE I fT_ 7 io i 9 11 _ L 52 ...

Page 53: ... gauge insulated grip barrel eyelet terminals 12 518 35 S Lead white 36 18 gauge fully insulated push on tab and uninsulated socket termi rials 2O DESCRIPTION 24 468 10 S 12 146 07 S M 550010 S 24 096_05 S 12 027 76 S 12 063 18 S 25 154 02 S 12 086_37 S 12 063 20 S M 645016 S 12 063 19 S Screw hex flange MSx0 Sxl 0 6 Washer plain 1 4 Plate blower housing Screw hex flange M5x0 Sxl 0 Cover pinion Ho...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273135 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 STARTING SYSTEM 1 j2 I 6 ENGINE CONTROLSJ 16 15 11 54 ...

Page 55: ...fill Screw hex flange M6x1 0x25 O Ring lower oil fill tube Screen oil pickup Cover oil pickup screen Screw hex flange M5x0 Sxl 6 Valve oil pressure relief Filter oil Plug sq hal solid 3 8 Pump oil O Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5x0 Sxl 6 3 Seal oil RT O end Screw hex flange M6x1 25x45 11 Screw hex flange MSx1 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Incl 11 14 17 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273135 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEMJ 6 7 56 ...

Page 57: ...445 06 S Strap lifting repair 12 757 33 S 5 M 645025 S Screw hex flange M6xl 0x25 6 12 041 01 S Gasket carburetor 2 2 7 12 265 06 S Deflector heat 8 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 2 PA 27508 Replacement Engine 9 52 353 22 S Line fuel 12 1 4 12 522 51 Short Block 10 25 050 03 S Fi te fuel in_ine 12 755 93 S Gasket Set 11 47 154 01 S Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED NOTE All component dimensions given in U S M 56...

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Page 59: ... along doffed 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: ...tronics 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 SA 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaciSn a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR s_ 14_43 784 6427 Au Canada pour serv...

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