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Page 1: ...ly budt engines Before you start the J 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: ...ic Resources 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 uc...

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 1 Large Flat Washer m _J 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 t 7 ...

Page 8: ... 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 wheel adapter from steering ...

Page 9: ... 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 _ WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this man...

Page 10: ...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 receive the best performance and satisfaction fr...

Page 11: ...ult 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: ...e 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 dire...

Page 13: ...move 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 _o...

Page 14: ...l TO STOP MOWER BLADES _sengage 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 Clutch Lever Attachemnt Engaged gh Position Position Disengaged _ Position Low Position Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS _I WARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive ac...

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 ...

Page 16: ...nd 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 Al...

Page 17: ...o 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 Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year you should replace th...

Page 18: ... 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 bo...

Page 19: ...after every 50 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 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...

Page 20: ...S section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbu retor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter 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 properl...

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

Page 22: ...on right side of trac tor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length 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 t...

Page 23: ...r 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 surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brak...

Page 24: ...orizontal 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 square key Do not lo...

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 se...

Page 29: ...mower Bent blade mandrel i 4 i5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 3ORRECTION 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: ...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 CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 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 speed ...

Page 31: ..._OR YELLOWALTERNATOR L_ 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RpM I 1 RE GULATOR D SCONNECTE D OPERATOR _ _ PRESENCE RELAY 3 BLO0 _W_ HEADL GRTS nED I 87 i 30 OLACK o_o_ r_ I _ 87A _ nED IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN 8 A1 NONE START 3 S A1 NONE RELAY NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SER...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273150 ELECTRICAL 41 22 26 I 25 i i 27 I I I I I I 90 i 32 ...

Page 33: ...ttery 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 90...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273150 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 258 261 18 39 58 166 2O8 2O9 2O8 64 6O 145 74 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ...0 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 1 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 84 6 UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder Stlt Black 166 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 206...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273150 GROUND DRIVE 212 70 116 _ _202 150 48 i 26 27 27 151 51 36 ...

Page 37: ...rew 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 202 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 212 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine PART NO DESCRIPTION 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Grade 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof 134683 Guide Mower Drive Belt R H 137057 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga STD581075 E Ring 123583X Key Sq...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273150 STEERING ASSEMBLY I P 42 88 13 65 67 67 67 40 t0 32 26_ 3O 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...nt Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 19182411 Washer 9 16x 1 1 2 11 G STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 184946X505 Cap...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273150 ENGINE 31 4O 6 33 29 33 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 14 _105 _101 4 77 engine kohler38 40 ...

Page 41: ...80 Arrestor 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 Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32x7 8x16Ga 77 19101216 Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 80 74760508 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 Unc x 1 2 101 M73030800 Nut...

Page 42: ...Uric Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 24 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 ld 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 Sh...

Page 43: ...Decal Steering Decal Mower Srs 138311 Decal Lift Handle Decal Fender 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal Fender Danger 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Hood Side 184999 Owner s Manual English Decal V Belt Drive Schematic 185000 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X624 9 122082X...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273150 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 4 6 3 2 6 5 19 13 32 13 _ O_ 32 19 13 20 15 20 44 ...

Page 45: ...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 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 17 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All componen...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273150 MOWER DECK _t17 _116 23 24 25 5 19F 21 16 10 9_ 18 27 42 D m_n t path stir 3 46 ...

Page 47: ...1 Rod Hinge 153 169674 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 154 169675 129963 Washer Spacer 155 169671 153535 Pulley Mandrel 156 169672 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 157 169669 STD533717 Bolt 158 17720408 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 159 72140614 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16Ga 184 19131410 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 130794 140088 Guard Mandrel LH STD624003 Retainer 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273150 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 44 157 34 29 35 I 48 ...

Page 49: ... x 031W 76 780090 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 82 778333 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 83 778338 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 85 792154 Use As Needed 87 788089A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 150 788093A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 157 788088A 34 780194 Bushing 563 180 730229A 3...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273150 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLINDER HEAD_ VALVE AND BREATHER I YLINDRE DIRIGE SOUPAPE ET RENIFLARD_ 9 11 13 CRANKCASE 12 10 50 ...

Page 51: ...ge 11 12 018 02 S M10x1 5x81 5 12 12 108 07 S 18 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 2 12 108 08 S 19 12 326 03 S Hose breather 12 108 09 S 20 M 645020 S Screw hex flange 13 12 067 11 S M6x1 0x20 5 12 067 06 S 21 12 096 07 S Cover valvewinipple 14 12 380 01 S 22 M 545010 S Screw hex flange 15 12 043 05 S M5x0 8xl0 16 M 631005 S 23 12 018 01 S Retainer breather reed 17 12 144 02 S 24 12 402 02 S Reed breather 1...

Page 52: ...CTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273150 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION ELECTRICAL t ALLUMAGE ELECTRIQUE 3 13 I4 f I P BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES HABITATION DE SOUFFLEUR ET DECALENT I s 52 ...

Page 53: ...M5x0 8x20 3 M5x0 8x20 2 10 12 063 20 S Baffle cylinder head Clip cable 2 11 M 645016 S Screw hex flange Regulator rectifier 15 amp M6x1 0xl 6 2 Washer lock 1 4 12 12 063 19 S Baffle cylinder Screw hex flange M6x1 0xl 6 2 NOT ILLUSTRATED Connector M 541050 S Nut hex flange M5x0 8 Spark Plug Clip cable 2 AIR INTAKE FILTRATION Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl0 2 KEY PART Module ignition NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 ...

Page 54: ...150 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTIN G SYSTEM_ _EMARRANT DE LE SYST_ME 1 I 0 _6 ENGINE CONTROLS MOTEUR CONTR _LE j _ F 11 4 OiL PAN LUBRiCATiON DE LA HUILE PAN DE LA LUBRIFICATION _ _h 1 1 O 4 11 _s 16 54 ...

Page 55: ...ube Tube oil fill Screw hex flange M6x1 0x25 O Ring lower oil fill tube Screen oil pickup Cover oil pickup screen Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl 6 Valve oil pressure relief Filter oil Plug sq hd solid 3 8 Pump oil O Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl 6 3 Seal oil RT O end Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Incl 11 14 17 7 8 9 10 11 12 1...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273150 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST _ LEBREQUIN ECHAPPEMENT_ J 3 FUEL SYSTEM_ UEL DELE SYSTEME m 56 ...

Page 57: ...353 22 S 10 25 050 03 S 11 47 154 01 S NOTILLUSTRATED M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5xO 8xl O Washer lock 1 4 Kit float Kit carburetor repair Gasket carburetor Gasket air cleaner Gasket bowl Gasket bowl screw Seal solenoid Kit solenoid repair Gasket bowl screw Tie cable Terminal Lead red 37 20 gauge insulated socket and unin sulated socket terminals X 22 11 S 12 757 02 S 12 757 03 S 12 041 01 S...

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Page 59: ...ke 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 ...

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