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 Mort 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: ...he 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 Stow down before turning Ne...
Page 4: ...onsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing took 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 took 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 tow gear so that you wilt not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stoppi...
Page 6: ...blic Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal taws 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 Craffsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all produ...
Page 7: ...t 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 _ Steering Wheel Adapter I I I I 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer O1 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Extension _g Shaft Boot Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge i_ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette _t 7 ...
Page 8: ...sion 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 wheel and slide adapter onto steering...
Page 9: ...essing 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 ventilated...
Page 10: ...e 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 ...
Page 11: ...lt 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: ...TER 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 dectutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction ...
Page 13: ...n 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 stopping tract...
Page 14: ...absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal 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 push...
Page 15: ... clutch brake pedal 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 tha...
Page 16: ...ulching 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 1 jj 00272 If grass is extremely tall it ...
Page 17: ...r 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 wilt 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 ...
Page 18: ...ept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to at 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 bolt lock washer and flat...
Page 19: ...mprove starting in cold weather the oils will result in in creased oil consumption when used above 32 R Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine dam age from running tow on oil Change the oil 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 e...
Page 20: ...clean cartridge CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Debris may clog the engine s air cool ing system Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage Air Screen Clean out chaff and debr...
Page 21: ...it cannot come in contact 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...
Page 22: ...f adjustment nut wilt change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge Bottom edge of of mower to _ _rr o_er to ground 0ro od y l G ound Arm kidf_ uLstr mk ent N_ 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 ...
Page 23: ...h brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in hig...
Page 24: ...d 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 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 ...
Page 25: ...ery 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 Red Cable Terminal Cover _ Keps Nut _ Hex Bolt Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 R...
Page 26: ...decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mix 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 mak...
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: ...ttery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 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: ...5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 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 8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill t...
Page 30: ... blades used 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery celt s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 2 Shift to slower speed...
Page 31: ...D I UGHTIN GSYSTEM ORANGE 5AMP AC 3600 RpM DIODE I ALTERNATOR I 14 VOLTS AC M_N 3600 RPM L_GHTS OFF BROWN HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 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 ENG...
Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273390 ELECTRICAL 22 I I I I I I I I I J I I I I I I 27 I 26 29 9O I I f I I I I I I I I I I I I k I I I I 32 ...
Page 33: ... Hex Hd 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Interlock Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 20 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 uric Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger 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 MODEL NUMBER 917 273390 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 31 5 39 166 208 208 6O 74 2O8 20f chassis Laser_lt stlt 29 34 ...
Page 35: ...LT 139976 17490508 175710 174714 72140606 154798 73680600 158112 17060620 175702 186689 175582 156524 189747 170165 17670508 17670608 17000612 145212 175143 5479J 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 uric x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 uric Keeper Belt Rear LH Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Plate Reinforcemen...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273390 GROUND DRIVE 89 N 25 62 212 70 35 36 34 116 7oo 48 151 37 26 27 drive fender stlt 26 36 ...
Page 37: ...TD541437 Nut Crownleck 3 8 16 unc 197 52 STD541431 Nut Crownleck 5 16 18 unc 198 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 212 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 04 57 130801 V Belt 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal PART NO DESCRIPTION 175410 Pulley Engine 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 1 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273390 STEERING ASSEMBLY _39 15 steering pLIt 47 88 I 29 15 29 15_ f J 4O 10 68 13 65 67 67 43 I i i I 38 ...
Page 39: ...210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 36 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 6 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 184946X505 Cap Spindle Red 51 73540400 Nut Crownlock 1 4 28 54 71130420 Bolt Hex 1 4 28 u...
Page 40: ...60620 81 73510400 NOTE Allcomponentdimensions given linch 25 4 mm 40 Control Throttle Screw Hex Head Thread Cutting 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine See Breakdown Briggs Model No 31H777 0297 E1 Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex...
Page 41: ...ed Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 uric 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 G 25 127018X Bolt Shoul...
Page 42: ...l V Belt Drive Schematic Decal Lower Dash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard 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 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Item Only 5 106732X624...
Page 43: ...Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 uric 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All com...
Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273390 MOWER DECK 67 68 105 103 i i147 142 34 5 6 19F 21 42 D man_t_path stlt 3 2 16 21 23 24 25 27 44 ...
Page 45: ...6 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 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 169583 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 44 140086 Guard Mandrel LH 4...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273390 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 8 157 29B 1 15 83 18 4 29 35 I 46 ...
Page 47: ...her 627 tD x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 82 778333 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 83 778338 31 780001 Fiat Washer 750 tD x 056W 85 792154 Use As Needed 87 788089A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 tD x 062W 150 788093A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 157 788088A 34 780194 Bushing 563 180 730229A 3...
Page 48: ... 0297 E1 I 133o REPAIR MANUAL I 307_ 329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 20 8170 51_ 651_ 524 _ 8420 718 _ 868 943 1022 434 24 741 884_ 11 _ 584_ 1264I_ 7581 1270 __ 759 1 I 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 750 15_ 24 4_J 12 200 89 1027 48 ...
Page 49: ...917 273390 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0297 E1 1022 1022 9t4 t02 404 614_ 216f 559 368 _ v o_ _ 6170 654 53 616 7Sv5 1 _W_L I 017 0 1022 ql 1026 847 334 643 801 803_ 310 1 802 729 697 _ z_ 305A 1265 74 49 ...
Page 50: ...7_ 61 1127 108A 1 105A m 127A 276A 947A NIKKI 118 1266A_ 1266_ 627_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 231_ 987_ 105 _ 137_ 276 93_ _ 106 _ _ 634__ 95_ 117_ 142 6170 1266A _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 137_ 276 121ACARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 61 _ 6170 95A _ 634A 104A _ 127A_ 987AQ lO9A o9 1266 1266A_ 50 ...
Page 51: ...e 141A 698778 Kit Choke Shaft Nikki 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 142 697140 G Nozzle Carburetor 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 146 691639 Key Timing 34 695761 Valve intake 187 697098 Line Fuel 35 691279 Spring Valve Intake 188 691693 Screw Control Bracket 36 691279 Spring Valve Exhaust 192 691986 Adjuster Rocker Arm 37 697108 Guard Flywheel 202 691841 Link Mechanical Governor 40 691752 Retainer Valve 2...
Page 52: ... Pin Counterweight Gear Pinion Harness Wiring Nut Brush Retainer Cap Drive Cap End Housing Starter Stud Rocker Arm SeaI O Ring DipstickTube Dipstick Tube Assembly Terminal Spark Plug 868 690968 Seal Valve 914 690960 Screw Rocker Cover 943 690589 SeaI O Ring Oil Pump Cover 947 694393 Solenoid Fuel 947A 695423 Solenoid Fuel Nikki 950 691657 Screw Float Bowl 965 499613 Cover Oil Pump 967 697015 Filte...
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Page 55: ... 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 of the hill ...
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