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: ...blic Resources 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 prod...
Page 7: ...lt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 F __ Steering Wheel Adapter I I I I 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer _St_eritg 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...
Page 8: ...all 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 st...
Page 9: ... 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 venti...
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 J CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction...
Page 11: ... which can result in death serious injury and or property damage MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION m DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicatesa hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided m...
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 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 tr...
Page 13: ...en 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 trac...
Page 14: ...solutely 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 pushin...
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: ...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 f 1 00272 If grass is extremely tall it ...
Page 17: ...his tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive Zerk full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Front Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to properly maintain your Zerk tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments En described in t...
Page 18: ...ept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al 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: ...multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather the oils will result in in creased oil consumption when used above 32 E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine dam age from running low 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 be...
Page 20: ...d air to 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...
Page 21: ...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 push housing g...
Page 22: ...turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge of mower to _ ground 7_ _ A_ _ Ground Line Bottom edge of eJ_Agr und Arm Link Lidf_ ustment 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...
Page 23: ...lutch 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...
Page 24: ... 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 reta...
Page 25: ...attery 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 Cable Terminal Cover Keps 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...
Page 26: ...lockwise then coun terclockwise until engine runs rough Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions Release throttle lever Governor Control Lever Governor Plate Hol Clamp Cable Screw TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE The carburetor on this engine is 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 c...
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: ...Loose 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 sec...
Page 29: ... wire i 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 Engine valves out of 15 Contact a Sears or other adjustment qualified service center Excessive 1 vibration 2 3 Engine continues 1 to run when operator leaves seat with attach ment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven 1 2 3 4 5 Worn bent or loose blade Ben...
Page 30: ...ring 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 CORRECTION 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 s...
Page 31: ...D_SCONNECTED RED I I I LIGHTING SYSTEM 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RpM LIGHTS OFF T 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 BROWN HEA...
Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273391 f i I I 22 I I 41 I I 26 1 I l L I I F I I I i F I I I I I I I I I I 29 28 9O I x 82 ...
Page 33: ...Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20 uric 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 unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch lgn Key Ign Molded Craftsman Harness lgn Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 uric x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp Protectio...
Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273391 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 31 209 5 208 208 6O 2J 209 209 74 209 _ 209 208 chassis Laser It stlt 27 34 ...
Page 35: ...9976 17490508 175710 174714 72140606 154798 7368O6OO 158112 17060620 175702 186689 175582 156524 171875 170165 17670508 17670608 17000612 145212 175143 5479J 187801 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 unc Keeper Belt Rear LH Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Plate Reinforceme...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273391 GROUND DRIVE 212 70 116 35 37 36 34 19 26 27 d rive fender stl 26 36 ...
Page 37: ...6 x 1 1 2 170 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 197 52 STD541431 Nut Crewnlock 5 16 18 uric 198 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 212 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 04 57 160855 V Belt 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 8883R Cover Pedal 175410 Pulley Engine 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 1 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 134...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273391 STEERING ASSEMBLY j_42 67 67 J 67 steering_pl lt 47 t0 30 43 38 ...
Page 39: ...10 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 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 184946X505 Cap Spindle Red 51 73540400 Nut Crownlock 1 4 28 54 71130420 Bolt Hex 1 4 28 un...
Page 40: ...x 1 2 40 124028X Engine See Breakdown Briggs 44 17670412 Model No 31H777 0297 E1 Muffler 45 17000612 Gasket 46 19091416 Tube Drain Oil Easy 72 183906 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 78 17060620 Arrestor Spark 81 73510400 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 Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x...
Page 41: ... Ga Clip Pushqn Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting 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 unc 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 1...
Page 42: ...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 2 _ 5 8 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: ...g Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 uric 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Cr...
Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273391 MOWER DECK 67 i i147 142 34 5 6 19F 21 42 D man t path stlt3 2 16 18 13_ 10_ _1_ 9 _8 29 _18 21 23 24 28 k 25 27 44 ...
Page 45: ...713X Spring Torsion Deflector 152 169676 110452X Nut Push 158 17720408 130968X428 Shield Deflector 159 72140614 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 184 19131410 131491 Rod Hinge 185 188234 173984 Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex 130794 187690 Washer Spacer 153535 Pulley Mandrel 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 169583 72110912 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 1...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273391 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 20 21 22 24 59 56 55 518 52 63 64 70 65 60 43_ 52 46 ...
Page 47: ...57 110071X Gear Spur 32T 19 160942 Cover Detent 58 120952X Shaft Cross 20 160943 Gear Spur 1 2T 59 170991 Gear Miter 1 2T Idler 21 148267 Collar Clutch 60 160950 Axle RH 22 138236 Assy Kit Clutch Keys 61 170992 Housing Lower 23 73810500 Nut Lock 5 16 24 62 7294J Disc Brake 24 142676 Shaft Intermediate 63 108989X Spacer Brake Puck 25 2244J Key Woodruff No 61 64 160952 Jaw Brake 26 105916X Ring Reta...
Page 48: ...PE NUMBER 0297 E1 251 27 I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE_ 434 307_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 2o 6170 51_ 524 _ 8420 868 _ 943 O 1022 24 _ 741 1270 5_15 684_ 11 584_ 1264I_ 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 750 15_ 24 41 12 1027 48 ...
Page 49: ... NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0297 E1 1022 830 192 _1 1029 1022 914 102 404 614_ 2 6f 559 238 35 6170 554 5s 515 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7_ 51_ _ 617 0 1022 868 _o25 _4 d_ 383_ T 334 851_i_ 643 801 803_ 310 1 802 729 697 _ z_ 305A 1265 74 1070 1005 _ 1044 49 ...
Page 50: ... o47 51 1127 118 105A m 127A 276A 947A NIKKI 1266A_ 1266_ 527_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 231 _ 987_ 105 _ 137_ 276 634c_ _ _3 _ 106117_0142 6170 1266A 977 CAR BU RETOR G _ ASKET SE _ T t 51_ 137 276 _ 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ 6170 95A _ 634A _ 1266 I 104A _ 127A_ lO5A o 987AQ 1266A_ 50 ...
Page 51: ...size 141A 698778 Kit Choke Shaft Nikki 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 142 697140 O 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 Valv...
Page 52: ...er Cable 1036 695700 Label Emission 584 697112 Cover Breather Passage 1040 698368 Plate Trim 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1044 698139 Screw Flywheel 614 691620 Pin Cotter 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 616 692012 Crank Governor 1058 275038 Owner s Manual 617 692138 O SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1059 698516 Kit Screw Washer 634 690801 Q Spring Seal Assembly Manual 1070 690372 Screw Flywheel Fan Choke 1090 6912...
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Page 55: ...Make 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 slop...
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