Page 1: ...engines Before you start the I 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: ...rown 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 place ...
Page 4: ...nsible 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 ex...
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: ...tates 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 products it may require repair f...
Page 7: ...knut 1 4 28 Seat 0 1 Locknut 1 2 20 _ Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob ir 4 Adjusting Bar _ Guage Wheels Io _ It f _ _ 4 Retainer Springs _ _ __doubleloop 4 Clevi sPins k _ 4 Wheels _ 4 Washers 4 kecknut 3 8 16 4 Shoulder Bolt 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga Video Cassette t Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet 7 ...
Page 8: ... AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in ex tension 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 ...
Page 9: ...objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed 2 Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline 3 Place freewheel control in trans mission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in Operation section of this manual 4 Sit on seat in operating position de press brake pedal and set the parking brake 5 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi ...
Page 10: ... TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual v CHECKLIST 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 1 hour at 6 am...
Page 11: ... ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION 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 r...
Page 12: ...R 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 BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL Used for forward movement of tractor REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL Used for reverse movement of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for sta...
Page 13: ...e 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 13 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 eng...
Page 14: ...Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting IMPORTANT Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck Retainer TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Sta...
Page 15: ...oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase f...
Page 16: ...be adjusted for best engine performance see TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION _ CAUTION Never engage or dis engage freewheel lever while the engine is running 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 ...
Page 17: ...round 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 18: ...igence 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 trac tor 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 r...
Page 19: ...ith 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 washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts Trailing Edge U...
Page 20: ...ur expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API servi...
Page 21: ...ct and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each...
Page 22: ...er springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor Small Retainer Spring Clutch S Flat Washc Small Retainer Spring IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame TO INSTALL MOWER 1 R...
Page 23: ...ar when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of trac tor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both...
Page 24: ... 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 other qualified service center Do not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park ...
Page 25: ...t from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Ring Axle Cover I Square Key _ _ Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT RNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged S...
Page 26: ...the Repair Parts section nnector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers ex pense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at...
Page 27: ... THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 2 With engine off turn idle fuel adjust ing needle in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counter clockwise 1 turn FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position NOTE The high idle is set at th...
Page 28: ...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 damage 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 ca...
Page 29: ...ent 7 8 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Brake pedal not depressed 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 3 Weak or dead battery 4 Blown fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter g Faulty operator presence switch es 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Clean repl...
Page 30: ... up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engin...
Page 31: ... Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tight...
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Page 33: ...S ON TWIN CYL ENGINES J FUELSHUT OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM 15 AMP DC 360O RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED REGULATOR I_NL AJT_R_jj D BROWN NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS FT IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN UGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS ...
Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273480 I I 42 I i i i 40 26 I I I I 25 i I t I I 1 f I I 52 29 16 I I I I I I I I I 1 i I i l 34 ...
Page 35: ...ocket w 4152J 22 4152J Light Bulb 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 178909 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 187576 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Belt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20Uncx1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273480 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 273 208 217 209_ 58 2O9 208 j64 39 166 20 23 219 6O 74 37 J3 3 _14 208 chassis Laser It stlt_26 36 ...
Page 37: ... 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Unc x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 90 124346X Nut 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 179950X428 Cupholder 166 171875 Screw 13 16 x 3 4 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 207 17670508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 208 17670...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273480 GROUND DRIVE 229 227 218 _ 272 212 I I 35 _39 7O 116 151 51 _273 21 62 36 32 1___ _ 52 253 77 3 241 74 75 drive hydro stlt 50 22 55 38 ...
Page 39: ...ic 229 176451 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 231 174573 53 105710X Link Clutch 241 73930400 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 244 166880 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 250 17060612 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 251 17060516 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 253 179422 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 254 178062 62 8883B Cover Pedal 272 17670508 63 175410 Pulley Engine 273 179610 64 71170764 Bolt H...
Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273480 STEERING ASSEMBLY I i I I 13 65 68 67 67 J 67 15 15 j 29 steedng_pLIt _29 4o 10 34 35 43 i t 40 ...
Page 41: ...rdened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip Link Drag Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Rod Tie Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 5 16 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 Unf Bushing Steering Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Washer 9 16 x 1 1 16 x 11 Ga Lock Nut Center 3 8 24...
Page 42: ...8 Unc x 3 4 w Sems Shield Heat Muffler Muffler Gasket Order from Engine Mfgr Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Shield Heat engine ko twin 15 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 25 145996 Choke Control 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 31 179022 Tank Fuel 4 0 Rear 32 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose Black 37 8543R Line F...
Page 43: ...6 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 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 Lge Fig Gr ...
Page 44: ...6900 14 13 DESCRIPTION Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Steering Decal Engine Kohler Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 177750 Tire Front 4 59...
Page 45: ... 21 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift LH Link Asm Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug 38 1...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273480 MOWER DECK 116 157 134_ 119 156 19 21 _145 _184 148 _136 119 _ 117 _ 116 42 D man t path stlt 4 46 ...
Page 47: ...Toplock Flanged 153 169674 34 STD533717 Bolt 154 169675 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 155 169671 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 156 169672 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Uric 157 169669 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 158 17720408 45 STD624003 Retainer 159 STD533717 46 137729 Screw Thd Rolll 4 2Ox5 8 184 19131410 48 133944 Washer Hardened 130794 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Uric 53 18490...
Page 48: ... 88 123 r124 _108 6 Sealant Joint d etsncheite 57 20W50 Oil 78 80Z OZ de 78 820 d Huile 127 Seal and O ring Kit Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu 128 Z 0 30 0 rn _ 0 _ t 0 0 i o_ oO m rO zm _F _z mc mN _m I OlD L 1 Ok M CO 0 ...
Page 49: ...99 49 170401 Arm Bypass 119 170439 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 120 170440 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 121 170441 52 170404 Flat Washer 5 8 Id X 1 00d X 05 Thk 122 170442 53 170405 Retaining Ring 123 178800 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 124 170444 55 142977 Spring Helical Compression 56 142978 Washer 125 170445 57 150798 20w 50 Oil 126 170446 58 170407 Brake Yoke 127 170447 59 ...
Page 50: ...R MODEL NUMBER 917 273480 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65596 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHERJ 31 3_ 3Q _ 28 29 28 _ 2t D 27 34 15 1 i 11Q 2 1_ 13 CRANKCASE l 3 8m I 2a r_7 _ t57_ O 8 tD 5 5O ...
Page 51: ... 4 13 24_018 04 S 23 24 089 02 S Spring valve 4 14 24 402 05 S 24 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 4 15 12 153 01 S 25 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 4 16 24 126 19 S 26 24 318 67 S Head assembly 1 cylinder 17 12 123 04 S 27 24 755 76 S Kit valve cover breather 18 M 545016 S Incl 16 17 28 19 12 t 53 02 S 28 25 313 02 S Grommet rubber 20 24 038 04 S 29 24 755 57 S Kit breather separator includes 28 30 33 21 ...
Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273480 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65596 IGN TION ELECTRICAL _5 20 _ _j16 BLOWEF_ HOUSmNG AND BAFFLES S 8 AIR iNTAKE 8 I 17 7 6 52 ...
Page 53: ... 22 11 S 24 176 82 S 24 518 12 S 24 113 18 S 25 454 03 S Washer lock 1 4 Harness wiring Lead black rect reg 5 12 gauge insulated grip barrel eyelets Decal grass screen Tie wire 3 24 027 114 S Housing blower Incl 2 24 096 85 s 25 086 91 s Nut plastic 2 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 4 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 6 Plate backing 2 side Plate backing...
Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273480 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65596 STARTING SYSTEM G ENGIN E CONTROLS I 5 L OiL PAN f LUBRICATION I9 54 ...
Page 55: ...ke Washer spring 1 4 Screw hex cap M4x0 7x25 Linkage choke 1 24 211 03 S 2 24 090 33 S 3 M 641060 S 4 24 089 01 S 5 25 158 08 S 6 24 079 04 S 7 25 158 11 S 8 M 545016 S 9 M 547050 S 10 24 089 03 S 11 24 126 56 S 12 M 645016 S 13 12 237 01 S 14 24 086 43 S 15 24 090 07 S 16 X 20 1 S 17 M 541050 S 18 24 468 01 S 19 24 089 45 S 20 M 446030 S 21 24 090 13 S 22 M 545020 S 23 24 089 51 S 24 24 090 05 S ...
Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273480 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65596 CRA KS AFTI 1 EXHAUST I FUEL SYSTEM J 2 5 6 9 9 7 8 11 12 9 8 13 9 56 14 ...
Page 57: ...9095 S M 641060 S 47 154 01 S 24 353 03 S 25 237 14 S 24 086 12 S 24 393 16 S 24 100 01 S 15 353 04 S 24 050 02 S Kit carburetor w gaskets Includes 2 4 Gasket carburetor Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately Service with kits 24 757 18 S 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 22 S Gasket air cleaner base Stud M6x1 0x95 2 Nut hex flange M6xl 0 2 Clip cable Line fuel 10 5 8 2 Cla...
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Page 59: ...pes greater than 15 degrees 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 ang...
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