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Page 1: ...uilt engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual 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 o5 pm Men o Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut not limitedto damage causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto elec tricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amount of engine oil failureto k...

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 stow 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 REPAmR PROTECTmON 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 requir...

Page 7: ... x 1 1 4 __ Steering Wheel Adapter I I I I b 1 Locknut 1 2 20 Seat 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot 1 Washer 17 32 x1 3 16 x12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 2 Keys ...

Page 8: ...and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely mMPORTANT 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 Pos...

Page 9: ...g brake by depressing dutch 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 controms _ WARNmNG Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a ...

Page 10: ...ce and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYS TEM 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 V CHECKMST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfacti...

Page 11: ...t 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 indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might re...

Page 12: ...ndicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT UFT 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 GEARSHmFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tra...

Page 13: ...emove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine mMPORTANT 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 s...

Page 14: ...quickly to brake posi tion and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift ...

Page 15: ...clutch brake pedat and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 4 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than...

Page 16: ...ound 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 17: ...actor 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 Service and Adjustments section of t...

Page 18: ...esmust be keptsharp Replacebentor damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raisemowerto highestpositionto al low accessto blades 2 Removebladebolt lockwasherand flat washersecuringblade 3 Installnewor resharpenedblade with trailingedge uptowardsdeckas shown mlVlPORTANT Toensure properassembly centerhole in blademustalignwith star on mandrelassembly 4 Reassemblebladebolt lockwasher and flat washer inexact or...

Page 19: ...e and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oiJ level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL 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 ...

Page 20: ...e CLEAN AmR SCREEN Air screen mustbe keptfree of dirt and chaffto preventenginedamagefrom overheating Cleanwith a wire brushor compressedair to removedirt and stub born dried gumfibers ENGmNE COOUNG SYSTEM Debris mayclog the engine saircool ing system Removeblowerhousingand cleanarea shownto preventoverheating and enginedamage Air Screen Clean out chaff and debris MUFFLER Inspect and replace corro...

Page 21: ...act with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor 1 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide ou...

Page 22: ... turn of adjustmentnut will changemowerheightabout 1 8 Recheckmeasurementsafter adjusting Bottom edge Bottom edge of ion Arm Lift Link N_ Adjustment FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT mMPORTANT 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 side4o side To obtain the best cutting results the mower hou...

Page 23: ... 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 brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor for ward If the rear wheels rotate the br...

Page 24: ...curred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAmRS 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 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 ...

Page 25: ...y 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 Positive Red CaMe Terminal Cover Keps Nut _ Hex Bolt Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill ...

Page 26: ... clockwise then coun terclockwise until engine runs rough Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions Release throttle lever Governor ControU Lever Governor PUate HoUes ThrottUe CUamp CaMe Screw TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limker cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allow...

Page 27: ... 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 car...

Page 28: ...Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Fill fueltank 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 sect...

Page 29: ... with fresh gas oiine and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Check all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 15 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Replace blade vibration Tighten blade bolt 2 Bent blade mandrel 2 Contact a Sears or other 3 Loose damaged part s Engine...

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 CORRECTmON 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: ...D I I IF SO EQUIPPED I LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT I 14 VOLTS AC MINI 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTSARE 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 THEIR BRIGHTEST BR...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917 273373 ELECTRmCAL 9O 42 24 26 I I I I I 29 i I i i i I 1 32 ...

Page 33: ...t Hex Hd 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Interlock Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Light 1156 CabIe Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cabie Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 20 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 uric Cabte Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Hunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Key Ign Molded Craftsman Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp Protection Wire...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917 273373 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 29 212 28 39 278 31 5 208 2O7 209 208 6O 74 209 6O 209 37 _209 14 208 chassis Laser It stlt 27 34 ...

Page 35: ... 16 x 1 Panel Dash L H Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Laser Bumper Extrusion Nut Grille Lens Asm Laser dndudes Key Nos 29 and 212 Lens Laser Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swayb...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273373 GROUND DRIVE 113 156 51 6 32 18 62 120 _ 35 37 36 34 26 26 27 drive fender stlt 35 36 ...

Page 37: ...431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 170 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 202 57 160855 V Belt 212 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine PART NO DESCRIPTION 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 1 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 x 1...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273373 STEERINGASSEMBLY 68 67 67 8_ 47 67 13 65 steering pl lt 42 38 ...

Page 39: ...x 16 Ga 29 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 186781 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 186737 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 183226 Fitting Gre...

Page 40: ...et Tube Drain OiI Easy Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel 23 3 72 13 4 engine bs lcyl 17 KEY PART NO NO 33 123487X 37 137040 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 72 183906 78 17060620 81 73510400 DESCRIPTION Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain OiI Easy Bushing Snap Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer...

Page 41: ...ing Seat 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 180186 Pan Seat 166369 Knob Seat 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting KEY NO 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 24 PART NO DESCRIPTION 121248X Bushing Snap 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 121250X Spring 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc STD541431 Nut 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16...

Page 42: ...DESCRIPTION Decal Side Panel Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Panel Dash Decal V Belt Sch Decal Deck Heavy Duty Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TmRES 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service I...

Page 43: ...15 173288 Shaft Assembly Lift 16 73350800 Pin Groove 17 175689 E Ring 18 73800800 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon 19 139868 Grip Handle Fluted 20 163552 Button Plunger Red 31 169865 Link Lift LH 32 73540600 Link Lift R H Retainer Spring DESCRIPTION Link Front Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 uric Trunnion Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut C...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917 273373 MOWER DECK 67 34 142 _147 106 _ _ _ 102 103 105 _ _1o4 lo6 101i _ __ _ _ _ 102 1 5 6 f 19 42 D man t path stir 3 21 2 18 29 21 28 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...216 26 110452X Nut Push 152 169676 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 158 17720408 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 159 72140614 29 131491 Rod Hinge 184 19131410 30 173984 ScrewThdrol DOD PT Hex 185 188234 31 187690 Washer Spacer 130794 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 STD533717 Bolt 169583 36 131494 Pulley IdIer Flat 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 44 140088 Guard Mandre...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273373 DANA TRANSAXL ooMODEL NUMBER 4360o140 69 46 ...

Page 47: ...Gear Spur 19T Washe Plain 640 X 1 37 X 061 Washe Plain 632 X 1 00 X 046 Washe Plain 632 X 1 00 X 031 Assy Gear Comb 12T 30T Shaft Idler 40 120472X Spacer 633 X 87 X 755 41 105928X Sprocket 9T 42 170988 Gear Bevel 36T 43 134394 Assy Kit Shim 750 Shaft 44 120473X Shaft Drive 45 142678 Gear Spur 12T 46 143697 Gear Spur 15T 47 124641X Gear Spur 20T 48 106589X Gear Spur 25T 49 120408X Gear Spur 28T 50 ...

Page 48: ...NE MODEL NUMBER31C707 TYPE NUMBER0230 E1 25_ 27 30i 307_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 617 9 868_ 943 O 51_ 524 1022 691 _ 8420 1266 0 I 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL i 1036 EMISSION LABEL 11 Jl 24 43_ 741 584_ _ 1264_ 1270 75o_ 15_ 41 12 o 48 ...

Page 49: ...TOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917 273373 BRmGGS ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 d 238 35 1o22 6170 1022 914 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 868 13_ _ _ 847 524 0 616_ 404 _ 216 _ 1_ 267 _ 1119_ 334 49 ...

Page 50: ...ER 0230 E1 130 _ _ 231 95 _ 987 93t e 142_ 117 _ 106 105 137 276 95o_ 1869 127 108A _ 634A _ e 118 601 4311 1266 0 1266A 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 127_ 231_ 51 276 105 _ 137 634__ 93_ 106 _ 142 6170 95e 117_ 987 _ 1266 1266A 0 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 137 0 276 50 ...

Page 51: ...ODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230oE1 3041 968 305A _ 1265 801 _ 603 310 1 _ 60_ 67_ 46 _7_7 _ 802 _ _7 q _OlA _ 783A_ 544A 513 31o 803A _A 1083 _ 311A NOTE For Replacement Starter Motor See Reference 309 729 697 _ 363 37 74 73_ 75 1070 _ 1005 783 51 ...

Page 52: ...Connecting Rod 305A 697103 Valve Exhaust 306 697107 VaIveqntake 307 691003 Spring Valve Intake 309 693551 Spring Valve Exhaust 309A Guard Flywheel Retainer VaIve Slinger Governor OiI 310 690323 Tappet Valve 311 497608 Camshaft 311A 395538 Short Block 31C707 0230 E2 333 492341 Replacement Engine art 334 691061 not available 337 491055 Manifoldqntake 358 697191 Gasketqntake 363 19203 Stud Carburetor...

Page 53: ... Drive Cap 1119 691183 718 690959 Pin Locating 1263 697124 729 691224 Clip Wire 1264 697104 741 697128 Gear Timing 1265 697125 757 697607 Link Counterweight 1266 691917 758 697134 Counterweight 1266A697123 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 1267 697575 783 693713 Gear Pinion 1270 697156 783A 693059 GeaFPinion 1279 690960 789 698329 Harness Wiring 797 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 801 691283 Cap Drive 801A 3...

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Page 55: ...CROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX _ ARNING To avoid serious injury operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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