Page 1: ...sly buimt engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manuak Read and follow aH 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 Men Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...
Page 2: ...snecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut not limitedto damage causedby towingobjects beyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto elec trical and mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amount of engine oil failure...
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: ...ponsible 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 ...
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 stoppin...
Page 6: ...s 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 PROTECTION 6 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 repair from time to ...
Page 7: ...ering Wheel 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 2 20 _ 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _ __ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 _ Steering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette ...
Page 8: ...nd lower shafts 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...
Page 9: ...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 shbid up against tractor TO DRmVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for mocation and function of controms _ WARNmNG Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor i...
Page 10: ...rly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual VCHECKMST 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: ... could result 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 avoi...
Page 12: ...ACHMENT 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 MOTmON CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor mGNmON SWmTCH Used for starting and s...
Page 13: ...ttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove 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 w...
Page 14: ...er to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is depressed _ To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal _ Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control...
Page 15: ...using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage 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 Use fresh fuel next season S...
Page 16: ...justments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSmON To ensure proper operation and per formance it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor mMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it sho...
Page 17: ...a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used MULCHmNG MOWING TIPS mMPORTANT 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 noti...
Page 18: ...d 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 the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter...
Page 19: ...ades 2 Removebladebolt lockwasherand flat washersecuringblade 3 Installnew or resharpenedblade withtrailingedge uptowardsdeckas shown mMPORTANT Toensure properassembly centerhole in blademustalignwith star on mandrelassembly 4 Reassemblebladebolt lockwasher and flat washer inexact orderas shown 5 Tighten bladeboltsecurely 27 35Ft Lbs torque mMPORTANT Bladebolt is heattreated If boltneeds replacing...
Page 20: ...ldthe trans axle everleak or requireservicing contact a Searsor otherqualifiedservice center V BELTS CheckV beltsfor deteriorationand wear after 100 hoursof operationand replace if necessary The beltsare not adjustable Replace beltsif they beginto slip from wear LUBRmCATmON Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade accordin...
Page 21: ...er more often under dusty conditions 1 Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine 2 Remove cover 3 Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre cleaner from base 4 Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 5 Place new pre cleaner and cartridge firmly in base 6 Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housi...
Page 22: ...d 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 properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line CUamp _ __ __ CUamp FueUFHter __ Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect pain...
Page 23: ... 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 Small Retainer CUutch 8 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor mMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck...
Page 24: ...r link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal num ber of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance D is 1 8 to...
Page 25: ...jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position Road test tractor for proper 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 ...
Page 26: ...urged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERmNG WHEEL AUGN MENT 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 TOEqN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camb...
Page 27: ...ted first to prevent sparking from acddental grounding 1 Lift seat pan to raised position 2 Disconnect BLACK 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 ter...
Page 28: ...ture Turning the idle mixture valve out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture iMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments 2 Be sure the throttle control cable is adjus...
Page 29: ...ing 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 ...
Page 30: ...sh under mower 4 Dirty air filter 5 Low oil level dirty oil 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 Adjustme...
Page 31: ...lt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 1 Engine speed too slow 2 Travel speed too fast 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 fins 12 Clean replace muff...
Page 32: ...4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control 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 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean un...
Page 33: ...GMHTI NcG _Y3SToEMOMUT_ T DIODE ALTERNATOR ORANGE _ I _L_ J j NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE 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 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM...
Page 34: ...ELECTRmCAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273383 I 42 I I 26 i 33 I 1 i s 34 ...
Page 35: ...6147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Hunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Hgn 33 140403 Key Hgn 40 179720 Harness Hgn 41 71110408 BoIt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 SoIenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Co...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917 273383 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 278 208 31 207 5 209 208 206 209 209 209 209 6O 74 209 6O _209 37 _209 14 3_ 38_114 208 chassis Laser It stlt 27 36 ...
Page 37: ...Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Panel Dash R H Screw ThdroI 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Laser Bumper Extrusion Nut Grille Lens Asm Lens Laser Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support Screw ThdroI 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 uric x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 uric Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar Ch...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273383 GROUND DRIVE 36 35 28 _ I 53 29 i 252 27_ 22 252 25 55 1o 1 96 78 76 74 75 drive hydro stlt 72 38 ...
Page 39: ...r 5 197 169613 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 198 169593 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 202 72110614 53 105710X Link Clutch 212 145212 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 245 178122 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 246 178121 57 178138 V Belt 247 181462 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 251 17060516 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 252 19131616 62 8883R Cover PedaI 263 17000612 63 175410 PulIe...
Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273383 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY t _ _38 _39 J 37 _ 91 _ j_ 88 I 29 46 8_ 47 65 67 67 67 steering pl lt 42 26 28 l 30 I 43 8 4O ...
Page 41: ...ndle Assembly R H Bearing Race Thrust Hardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf Spacer Bearing AxIe Front Nut Hex FIange 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 insert Steering Wheel Washer 9 16...
Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273383 78 31 33 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 81 14 23 13 4 I 78 engine bs lcyl 17 42 ...
Page 43: ...ttle Choke Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine Briggs Model 31C707 0230 E1 See Breakdown Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket 1 313 IdTin Plated Tube Drain oil easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Debris Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug drain oil easy Bushing Snap Nyt BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9...
Page 44: ...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 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut KEY PART NO NO 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 DESCRIPTION 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 1 4 L...
Page 45: ...TION Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Engine Decal Mower Hvy Duty 12 Ga Decal Battery DngdPsn Eng Decal Chass Disconnect Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TroPES 5 8 7 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X624 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 1...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917 273383 LmFTASSEMBLY 7 11 19 13 13 12 13 3 6 5 2O 18 20 46 ...
Page 47: ...ong 7 125631X Grip HandIe Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion 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 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dime...
Page 48: ...TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917 273383 MOWERDECK 158 34 142 5 6 19F 21 42 D man t path stlt 3 27 48 ...
Page 49: ...19091216 26 110452X Nut Push 152 169676 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 158 17720408 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 159 72140614 29 131491 Rod Hinge 184 19131410 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 185 188234 31 187690 Washer Spacer 130794 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 72110612 Bolt Cam Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 169583 36 131494 Pulley idler Flat 37 STD551037 Washer ...
Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273383 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 x 4 115 87 3 200 25 22 5O ...
Page 51: ...5 Washer 627 HD 091W 113 786199 SIeeve Ass y dnci 157 31 780189 Washer 563 HD 062W 114 786200 SIeeve Ass y dncL 87 36 790071 Brake Disk 115 786198 SIeeve Assembty hci 87 37 790007 Brake Pad PIate 127 784384 Shift Lever Ass y dnct 109 38 799021 Brake Pad 150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicon 40 792204 Roll Pin 25 157 788102 Oil Seal 9 16 1D 41 790102 Brake Lever 180 730229 BOil Spec 80W90 42 792202...
Page 52: ...N ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 2_ 27 307_ 3_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 20 6170 61_ 691_ 524 8420 718 _ 868 _ 24 943 0 1266 0 434 741 lOI 114 _ 584_ 1264_ I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 12 15_ 22_ 2O 52 ...
Page 53: ...ODEL NUMBER 917 273383 BRmGGS STRATTON ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 51 238 O 36 1022 6170 1022 914 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7_ 51_2 _ 617 0 1022 868 383 6240 1023 616 4o4 _ _ fr 614 _ 267 _ 334 53 ...
Page 54: ...N ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 1091 947 108A 634A _ e 118 1266 0 1266A O 93 _ 95 e 601 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 231 _ 105 _ 137_ _ 276 634 e 1060 142 6170 117 _ 987 _ 1266 0 1266A O 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1370 276 54 ...
Page 55: ...S STRATTON ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 305A _ 643 1267 30_ 801 803_ 310 1 ___1 _o_ 579_46 _ 797 _ 802 1783A 513 801A_ 544A _ 31o_ 803A NOTE For Replacement S_er Moto_ See Re fence 309 729 697 _ 74 1070 lO0_ _ 1044_ 1051 55 ...
Page 56: ...0 Over 209 692208 Spring Governor size 216 691840 Link Choke Piston Assembly 020 Over 222 694042 Bracket Control size 227 691374 Lever Governor Control Piston Assembly 030 Over 231 691636 Screw Choke Valve size 232 691842 Spring Governor Ring Set Standard 238 691843 Cap Valve Ring Set 010 Oversize 240 394358 FiIter Fuet Ring Set 020 Oversize 265 691024 Clamp Casing Ring Set 030 Oversize 267 695134...
Page 57: ...e Trim 617 692138 G SeaFO Ring Intake Manifold 1044 691658 Screw Flywheel 634 690801 Spring Seal Assembly Manual 1051 691265 Ring Retaining Choke 1058 275038 Owner s Manual 634A 690802 Spring Seal Assembly Choke A 1070 690372 Screw Flywheel Fan Matic 1083 691626 Nut Starter Terminal 635 691909 Boot Spark Plug 1083A 690958 Nut Starter Terminal 643 698401 Retainer Air Filter 1090 691293 Retainer Bru...
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