Page 1: ...sly 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: ...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: ...thrown 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 plac...
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: ...sources 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 ...
Page 7: ... Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Steering Wheel Adapter b 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer O1 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Extension Shaft Boot Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1_ 1 Knob Keys 11111 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette t 7 ...
Page 8: ...l 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 extension 5 Position stee...
Page 9: ...ke 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 manual Be sure tractor is in a well ...
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 trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction f...
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 indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might...
Page 12: ...cates 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 direction of tract...
Page 13: ...ove 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 sto...
Page 14: ...off when operating your equip ment on rough rolling terrain or hills 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control AI_ CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Lever High Position Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS _WAR...
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: ...umps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as welt as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at t...
Page 17: ...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 Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year you should replace t...
Page 18: ...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 bolt needs replacin...
Page 19: ...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 to allow dirt to enter the eng...
Page 20: ...to remove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers 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 and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LI...
Page 21: ...ar 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 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 Small Retainer S Clutch Small Clutch Spring TO IN...
Page 22: ...nst trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment D D Both Front _nks Should beE qual in Length Nut Arm LiftjuListr mk ent N_ Front Links 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 mowe...
Page 23: ...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 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL...
Page 24: ...taining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears ...
Page 25: ...rely Slide terminal cover over terminal 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or dam...
Page 26: ...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 five minutes Make ...
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: ...ose 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 secti...
Page 29: ...r mower Bent blade mandrel 4 5 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 tank and carb...
Page 30: ...itch 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 between half and full speed fast position before stoppin 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 slowe...
Page 31: ...TOR _ _1 UNIT 2 p _AP _ ON2 TWIN DYE ENGINES YELLOW C_AMRCHARGINGp DC SYSTEM3 _0 RpMOUTPUT_W REGULATOR YELLOW YELLOW _ERNATOf aa ALTERNATOR 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY 3 i i I 85 86 i HEADLIGHTS BLACK IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE 02374 RELAY NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED...
Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273170 I I 42 I i 41 22 I I I I 26 52 29 I I I I I I 16 i I I I I I I I I 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 Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 179722 Harness Ign 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 273170 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 258 31 39 58 278 208 209 2O8 6O 2_ 74 209 142 209 14 oo o 208 206 2O9 34 chassis Laser It stlt 39 ...
Page 35: ...6 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 1 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 114 158 12 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 115 17490620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 CupholderStltBlack 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16_18TT 207 17670508 Screw ...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273170 GROUND DRIVE 57 120 63 212 70 116 _66 16 _ 15 J 26 18 62 35 36 34 28_ 22 26 27 drive fender stlt 39 36 ...
Page 37: ...8 unc 197 53 105710X Link Clutch 198 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 202 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 212 57 130801 WBelt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 175410 Pulley Engine 173937 Bolt Hex7 16 20x4Gr 5_1 5Thr STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Feel Proof 142432 Screw HexWsh Hi_Lo 1 4 x 1 2 unc 134683 Guide Mower Drive...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273170 STEERING ASSEMBLY F 88 13 65 67 67 68 15 15 steering pllt 47 4O 10 26_ 3O 43 38 ...
Page 39: ...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 16 x 1_1 2 11 73540600 Nut Crownlock 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 Spindle 73...
Page 40: ...612 Muffler 46 19091416 Gasket 72 183906 Order from engine manufacture 77 19101216 Tube Drain Oil Easy 78 17060620 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 80 74760508 Arrestor Spark 81 73510400 Tank Fuel 101 184362 Cap Assembly Fuel 105 17120616 Clamp Hose Line Fuel DESCRIPTION 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 7 8 x 16 ...
Page 41: ...20183X Bearing Nyleng 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 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 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32...
Page 42: ... Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 unc 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 Nyl 50 Id 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 ...
Page 43: ...WBelt Drive Schematic Decal Dash Panel Decal WBelt Schematic Decal Deck B 42 Decal Steering Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X624 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144...
Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273170 MOWER DECK z146 142 i147 J16 113 117 _ 119 118_ 5 6 42 D man t path stlt 3 2 16 21 10 9 18 8 _ 21 23 24 29 18 27 44 ...
Page 45: ...d Mandrel L H Retainer Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 Washer Hardened Bolt Shoulder 5 16q8 unc Arm Assembly Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler 56 165723 59 141043 67 184939 68 144959 92 STD541437 101 136420 102 71081010 103 19061216 104 STD551110 105 160793 106 2029J 111 179292 112 179293 113 17000510 116 4898H 117 165746 118 73930600 119 19121414 129 19131312 130 STD523710 131 STD533710 142 165890 ...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273170 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 83 29 35 157 42A 46 ...
Page 47: ... Spur Gear 24 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 _ 16 x 3 8 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 66 776422 Input Shaft 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1_3 8 69 792170 Retaining Ring 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 70 786187 Spacer 890 27 792035 Retaining Ring 71...
Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273170 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 YLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHERJ 20_ 23 22 CRANKCASEj 17 19 18 47 2 12 _ 5 _4 17 _ 14 48 ...
Page 49: ... 12_326 18 S Hose breather 12 108 08_S 19 M_645016_S Screw hex flange 12 108 09_S M6xl 0x20 5 12 12 067_11_S 20 12_096 47_S Cover valve w nipple 12 067_12_S 21 M_545010 S Screw hex flange M5x0 axl0 13 12 380_01 S 22 66 018_04 S Retainer breather reed 14 12 043_05 S 23 12_402 02_S Reed breather 15 M631005_S 16 12 144 02 S NOT ILLUSTRATED 17 52_139_09_S 12 017 02 S Valve intake 25 18 12 755_64 S 12_...
Page 50: ...RACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273170 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I 3_ _j 7 20 _ 10 I 18 _17 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I t2 8 lo 9 _ 4 5 AIR INTAKE J 3_ 6 1110 _ 7 5O ...
Page 51: ...S Harness wiring Lead black 6 _ 12 gauger 6 insulated grip barrel eyelet 7 terminals 8 Lead white 36 M 18 gauge fully insulated push on tab 9 and uninsulated socket terminals 10 Terminal 2 25_452M01 S DESCRIPTION MM545010 S 24 468 10 S 12M146M07MS M 550010 S 24 096 05MS 12M027M55 S 12M063 18 S 25 154 02MS 12M086M37MS 12M063 20MS MM645016_S 12M063 19MS Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl0 5 Washer plain 1 4 ...
Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273170 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 STARTING SYSTEMJ 1 ENGINE CONTROLS I 1 _15 t14_ 8 11 OIL PAN LUBRICATION J 1 i i_ 5 2O 8 6 tl 2 4 52 ...
Page 53: ... oil fill cap O_Ring upper oil fill tube 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 8x16 Valve oil pressure relief Filter oil Plug sq hd solid 318 Pump assembly oil O Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 Seal oil RT O end Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 Oil...
Page 54: ...454 03_S Terminal 25 452 EXHAUST 20_S Gasket air cleaner KEY PART Gasket carburetor 2 NO NO Deflector heat 1 25_072_04_S Clamp hose 2 2 12 041_03 S Line fuel 9 3 12 126_88 S Filter fuel imline 4 12_126_87 S Clip cable 5 M_645020_S Screw thread forming M5x0 8xl0 Washer lock 1 4 Kit float Kit carburetor repair Kit solenoid repair Kit bowl replacement Terminal Lead red 37 20 gauge insulated socket an...
Page 55: ...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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