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Page 1: ...usly built 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: ...ause 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 engin...

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: ...er 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 require rep...

Page 7: ... 2 20 Steering Wheel 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steer Boot Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 _ teering Extension Shaft _Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...wer 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 onto steering shaft exte...

Page 9: ...tion 2 Release parking 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 dr_WARNING Before starting read un ders...

Page 10: ...ly 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...

Page 11: ...rm ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided migh...

Page 12: ... 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for...

Page 13: ... 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 _pping tractor on grass...

Page 14: ...isengaged Position Low Position Deflector TO OPERATE ON HILLS _iLWARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the slope guide at the back of this manual Choose the slowest speed before start ing up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stopping is a...

Page 15: ...ge 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 15 Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent...

Page 16: ...ne off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission dis engaged position See TO TRANS PORT in this section of manual 3 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal 4 Move motion control lever to full forwar...

Page 17: ...ith the 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 If grass is extremely tall it sh...

Page 18: ...ted in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your trac tor 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 fil...

Page 19: ...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 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bol...

Page 20: ...ar ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Se lect the oil s SAE viscosity grade accord ing to your expected operating tempera ture 3 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise 4 To open pull out on the drain valve 5 After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turnin...

Page 21: ...E 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 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...

Page 22: ...ear deck 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 Clutch Spring Small 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 INSTALL M...

Page 23: ...er than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment 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...

Page 24: ...per 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 With parking brake Engaged erat o0 Do not t rake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tr...

Page 25: ...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 ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in a...

Page 26: ...CK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 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 se...

Page 27: ...s 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 Start engine and allow to warm for ...

Page 28: ...g 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 Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and car...

Page 29: ...rk plug i5 Clean replace air filter i6 Replace fuel filter i7 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter i8 Check all wiring i9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Cutting too much grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position Build up of grass leaves and trash under mower il Clea...

Page 30: ...m 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel CORRECTION 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 carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen fin...

Page 31: ...ontrol in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 30 seconds before stopping engine i1 Place throttle control in FAST position i2 Shift to slower speed i3 Allow grass to dry before mowing i4 Level mower deck i5 Check tires for proper air pressure i6 Replace shar...

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Page 33: ..._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 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273160 ELECTRICAL i I I I i i 25 27 I 1 i I I I 16 I 161 I I I I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273160 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 258 261 18 39 58 166 2O8 2O9 2O8 64 6O 145 74 2O8 36 ...

Page 37: ...rt 37 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 Pivot Bracket Assembly Rear 39 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 Duct Air Engine 60 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 1 64 Dash Lower STLT 74 Nut Crownlock 3 8016 UNC 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 Screw Hwhd HFLo 18 16 x 3 4 206 170165 Bolt Should...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273160 GROUND DRIVE t6 3_ 52 38 ...

Page 39: ...691 Keeper Belt Center 202 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 212 62 8883R Cover Pedal 250 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 x 4 Gr 5 65 10040700 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro PART NO DESCRIPTION 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH 169183 Strap Torque Lh 169182 Strap Torque Rh 137057 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 12000001 Ring E 123583X Key Square 121748X Wa...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273160 STEERING ASSEMBLY _12 _39 _ _ I 41 88 t3 65 67 67 67 15 15 15_ 4O 10 4O ...

Page 41: ...Drag 19131416 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 STD561210 Pin Cotter 130465 Rod Tie 155099 Bushing Steering 152927 Screw 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 19182411 Washer 9 16 Id x 1 1 20D 11 G Zin 159945 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 Gauge 180640 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 184946...

Page 42: ...Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose KEY PART NO NO 37 137040 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 77 19101216 8O 747605O8 101 M73030800 105 17120616 DESCRIPTION Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x...

Page 43: ...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 44: ... 185007 Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Deck B 42 Decal Strong WhL Decal Grille RH Decal Grille LH Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Decal By pass Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 7 9040H 11 8 106108X624 9 122082X 10 7152J ...

Page 45: ...5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift L H Link Asm Lift R H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 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 Nu...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273160 MOWER DECK 158 157 0 67 156 i 113 111 1 4 I 116 _ _ 11 i 119 118 _ _ _ I 34 5 6 F 19 21 16 10 9_ 18 21 28 29 _112 23 24 25 27 11 42 D m_n t path stir 3 46 ...

Page 47: ...1 32x5 8x16Ga 154 169675 131491 Rod Hinge 155 169671 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 156 169672 129963 Washer Spacer 157 169669 153535 Pulley Mandrel 158 17720408 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 159 72140614 STD533717 Bolt 184 19131410 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 130794 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16Ga STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 140088 Guard Mandrel LH STD624003 Retainer 137729 Screw Thd Roll...

Page 48: ... 3O 81 79 73 77 16 93 17 2 12 35 64 32 62 _9 60 58 125 48 122 109 124 107 _128 12 88 19 900 _127 o o_ _0 Z r t oW _m 1 O M 0 ...

Page 49: ...70393 Ring Spiral Retaining 109 170434 170394 Pin Jackshaft 111 170435 170395 Magnet Ring 113 170437 170396 Spring Bypass 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 116 170438 2 5 Long 119 170439 170397 Filter 120 170440 170398 Base Filter 121 170441 170399 Actuator Bypass 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 170401 Arm Bypass 122 170442 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 123 170443 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc ...

Page 50: ...RACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273160 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER YLmNDRE DIRIGE SOUPAPE ET RENIFLARD CRANKCASEJ CARTER MOTEUR J 23 22 i a N__ _ _ _ t4 50 ...

Page 51: ...e 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 valve w nipple 14 12 380 01 S 22 M 545010 S Screw hex flange 15 12 043 05 S M5x0 8xl 0 16 M 631005 S 23 12 018 01 S Retainer breather reed 17 12 144 02 S 24 12 402 02 S Reed breather ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273160 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION ELECTRICAL ALLUIViAGE ELECTRIQUE BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESI_ HABiTATiON DE SOUFFLEUR ET DECALENT 5 52 ...

Page 53: ...cket terminals Washer plain 5 16 attach ground lead and this washer to lift strap screw X 25 5 S DESCRIPTION 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 M 545010 S 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 M5x0 8xl 0 6 Washer plain 1 4 Plate blower housing Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl 0 Cover pinion Housing blower B...

Page 54: ...917 273160 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM w ENGINE CONTROLS DEMARRANT D LESYST_ME MOTEUR CONTROLE 1 I i 2 g OIL PAN LU BR CATION DE LA HU LE PAN DE LA LUBB FICATIO N _ _io lu II cJ 16 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 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 P T 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 13 14 15 16 ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273160 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 CRANKSHAFT VlLEBREQUIN ___ _ EXHAUST ECHAPPEMENT _ _ FUELSYSTEM_ 7 3 56 ...

Page 57: ...7 14 S 9 52 353 22 S 10 25 050 03 S 11 47 154 01 S NOTILLUSTRATED M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5x0 8xl 0 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...

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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 ...

Page 60: ...nd electronics call or go on hne 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_ 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para ped_rservicio de reparaciSn a dom_ciho y para ordenar ptezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1_88 784 6427 Au Canada pour s...

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