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: ...lic 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 produ...
Page 7: ...4 28 x 1 1 4 _F_r_ Steering Wheel Adapter I I I I 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer O1 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _ Steering Extension teering Shaft Boot 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: ...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 steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left...
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: ...sult 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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might...
Page 12: ...ER 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 declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction o...
Page 13: ...aving 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 tractor o...
Page 14: ...s 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 pu...
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 f 1 l 00272 If grass is extremely tall it...
Page 17: ... 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 Engine described in ...
Page 18: ... 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 wa...
Page 19: ...lti 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 befo...
Page 20: ...ir 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 an...
Page 21: ...ontact 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...
Page 22: ...tment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge Bottom edge of of mower to _ _rr3o_er to ground 0roood l A_T _ Ground Line _ J_A nArm kidf_ uLstr kent 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 s...
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: ... 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: ... 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 Seat Label Positive 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 ...
Page 26: ...uel 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 making carburetor adjustment...
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: ... 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 ta...
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 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 speed ...
Page 31: ...EM OUTPUT 3AMPDC 36OORPM 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 MJN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF BROWN HEADLIGHTS BLACK D ...
Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273394 22 41 I I 26 I T I I F I I I I I I _ I I 28 29 32 ...
Page 33: ...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 uric Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch lgn Key tgn Molded Craftsman Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 uric x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp Protection Wir...
Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273394 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 278 31 208 209 209 208 64 6O 2_ 74 _209 209 208 2O6 209 chassis Laser It stlt 27 34 ...
Page 35: ...1 Panel Dash L H Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Laser Bumper Hood Large 1 75 Nut Grille Lens Asm Laser Includes Key Nos 29 and 212 Lens Laser Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18x 1 2Tyt 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 uric Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swayba...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273394 GROUND DRIVE 81 57 y120 212 116 1 78 37 36 j 34 48 27 C_ 151 49_ 47 _ 53 i 26 27 drive fender stir 41 36 ...
Page 37: ...r V Groove 165 165623 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch 166 17490510 49 123205X Retainer Belt 168 165492 50 72110612 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 169 165580 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 170 187414 52 STD541431 Nut Crewnlock 5 16 18 unc 197 169613 53 105710X Link Clutch 198 169593 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 202 72110614 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 04 212 145212 57 130801 V Belt 59 169691 Keep...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273394 STEERING ASSEMBLY I _38 _12 I _ 1 _ _ 1 36 88 65 13 67 67 67 15 15 15_ steering _pl lt 47 43 38 ...
Page 39: ...210 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 Belt Hex 1 4 28 u...
Page 40: ...4 17670412 Engine See Breakdown Briggs Model No 31H777 0202 E1 45 17000612 Muffler 46 19091416 Gasket 62 10010500 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 DESCRIPTION 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...
Page 41: ...7000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14Ga 10 180186 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X 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 unc 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16...
Page 42: ...ft Handle Decal Hood Side 184310X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal Deck 184311X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Fender Craftsman 192335 Owner s Manual English Decal Fender Danger 192336 Owner s Manual Spanish Decal Deck B 42 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: ...e Assembly 16 73350800 Shaft Assembly_ Lift 17 175689 Pin Groove 18 73800800 E Ring Washer 21 32x I x21 Ga 19 139868 Bearing Nylon 20 163552 Grip Handle Fluted 31 169865 Button Plunger Red 32 73540600 Link Lift L H Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front DESCRIPTION Nut Hex Jam I 2 13 unc Trunnion Loeknut He with Washer Insert 1 2 I3 uric Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut C...
Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273394 MOWER DECK 67 i i147 142 101 102j_ 103 105 34 5 6 19F 21 42 D man pa h _tl 3 2 16 21 23 24 25 27 44 ...
Page 45: ... 110452X Nut Push 152 I69676 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 158 I7720408 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8 18Ga 159 72140614 29 131491 Rod Hinge 184 19131410 30 173984 Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex 185 I88234 3I 187690 Washer Spacer 130794 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 I6 x 1 I 2 Gr 5 169583 38 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 18 uoc ...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273394 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 8_ 77_ 0 47 13 15 46 ...
Page 47: ... Washer 627 ID 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 3I 780001 Fiat Washer 750 ID x 056W 85 792154 Use As Needed 87 788089A 3IA 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 150 788093A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 157 788088A 34 780194 Bushing 563 180 73022...
Page 48: ... 273394 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0202 E1 la_4 j 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 868 943 rq J 524 842 L 1019 LABEL K T L 1058 OWNER S MANUAL j i E I0241 _03__issioN BB_E _ I 9dl 943 i 750 _ 24 15e 7 b 759 89 1027 48 ...
Page 49: ...RACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273394 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0202 E1 1022 35 J 1022 1026 i i s3z _7 _2s_ r4 BSS_ j 21 6 _ _ 383_ i 524q_ _ 1022 914 1023 227i 404614_ 505 1119 _333 851 49 ...
Page 50: ...NUMBER 917 273394 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0202 E1 _106 105_ 127 S34A 1266 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT 101 105 93_ 106_ 95_ 117_ 127_ 9878 142_ 634_ 6 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 137_ 276_ 50 ...
Page 51: ... NUMBER 917 273394 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0202 E1 1267 445 t265 i 1279 i 369J 729 i 73 1090 311 _7_6_ 707_ _I 76 t676 513 _ 863Ai i SlO _OTE FOr Replacement _tarter Motor See Refezence 309 51 ...
Page 52: ...ppet Valve 310 890323 48 693450 Camshaft 311 497608 48 Short Block 31H777 0202 E2 31IA 395538 Replacement 333 495859 Engine art and Short 334 891061 Block not available at this time 337 89I 043 50 690193 Manifold Intake 358 897191 5I 692137 O_ Gasket Intake 363 19203 53 54 73 74 75 78 89 93 94 95 98 104 105 106 690227 Stud Carburetor 69I 148 Screw Intake Manifold 697133 Screen Rotating 94986 Screw...
Page 53: ...ission 634 690801 O Spring Seal Assembly Manual 1040 897142 Plate Trim Choke 105I 891265 Ring Retaining 634A 690802 O Spring Seal Assembly Choke A 1058 275038 Owner s Manual Matic 1070 891058 Screw Flywheel Fan 635 691909 Boct Spark Plug 1083 891826 Nut Starter Terminal 643 697155 Retainer Air Filter 1083A 690958 Nut Starter Terminal 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1090 691293 Retainer Brush 69I 692407 ...
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Page 55: ...ong 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 ...
Page 56: ...tronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Pare peclir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y pare ordenar ezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour serv...
