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Page 1: ...y built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual Read and follow alJ 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: ...ecause 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 o 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 e...

Page 3: ...p and thrownby the blade o Be surethe area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machineif anyone entersthe area o Nevercarry passengers o Do not mowin reverseunlessabso lutely necessary Always lookdown and behind beforeandwhile backing Be awareof the mowerdischargedirec tion and do not point it at anyone Do notoperatethe mowerwithout either the entiregrasscatcheror the guard in place Slowdo...

Page 4: ... adult o Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area o Before and when backing look behind and down for small children o Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation o Never allow children to operate the machine o Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision inV SERVmCE o...

Page 5: ... enterthe area o Beforeand when backing look behind and downfor smallchildren o Mowup and downslopes 15 Max not across o Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc o Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles o Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope o Avoid starting or stopping on ...

Page 6: ...ources 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 Congratulations on making a smart pup chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require ...

Page 7: ...Mower Leveling Wrench Bubble Level Keys 2 Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette r_ ...

Page 8: ... down 4 Get off seat without moving its ad justed position 5 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Adjustment Knob NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKmD See Operation section for mocation and function of controms 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lev...

Page 9: ...ly and reinstall from the bottom as shown To adjust gauge wheels see the Operation section in this manual mNSTALL MULCHER PLATE ff previously removed 1 Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position 2 Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place as shown 3 Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck 4 Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck ...

Page 10: ...ssure 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 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overi...

Page 11: ...E FORWARD SLOW IGNITION PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION 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 indicatesa 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 CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tr...

Page 13: ...ing 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 on grass areas OAUTmON Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving...

Page 14: ...ating or cutting off when operating your equip merit on rough rolling terrain or Mils 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _ CAUTJON Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Lever Engage Posit...

Page 15: ...el 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 See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may ...

Page 16: ... clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the a...

Page 17: ... 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 o 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 assure...

Page 18: ...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 washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treat...

Page 19: ...the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL o Be sure tractor is on level surface o Oil will drain more freely when warm o Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be ...

Page 20: ...ct and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could crem 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 eac...

Page 21: ...g 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer 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 S Clutch Spring Small Retainer Clutch Spring Spring _ iMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front l...

Page 22: ...t link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 o Recheck measurements after adjusting 22 Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT_TO_BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side tom side If the following front4o_back adjust_ ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side4omside To obtain the best cu...

Page 23: ... is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedat all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Th...

Page 24: ...he neu tral N position 4 Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position Gearshift Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with cro...

Page 25: ...itive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hood to raised position 2 Remove terminal guard 3 Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 4 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 25 6 First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal ...

Page 26: ... clockwise 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 PREMMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carbureto...

Page 27: ...n 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 o Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and car...

Page 28: ... wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter OORRECTiON 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 section ...

Page 29: ... deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Poor cut uneven Raise cutting height reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 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 carbure tor refill...

Page 30: ...itch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 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 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 3...

Page 31: ...U T_CH _ _ I I _ X___ 2 BLACK CLUTCH OFF GROUNDING OPTIONAL BLACK IGNITION UNIT CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 9 AMP DC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED FUEL SHUT OFF _ F SOLENOID F_A _ REGULATOR _JLJ JLJ_ IFSO EQUIPPED _ ALTERNATOR 0 NON REMOVABLE 7 7 CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START S A1 NONE 02731 REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS W...

Page 32: ...ELECTRmCAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273590 22 40 26 12 11 I 1 i I I I I I i 89 46 29 55 1875 I 12 32 ...

Page 33: ...ght 1156 24 8860R Cable Starter 25 146148 Cable 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Hex Keps 1 4o20 unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key 40 192500 Harness Ignition 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solinoid w brass plunger 45 122822X Ammeter 46 169635 Hourmeter 55 17490508 Screw Thd Roll 5 16 18 x 1 2 79 175242...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273590 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 90 278 11 209 209 60 209 209 54 _209 20 J 59 209 74 38 209 34 ...

Page 35: ...Hood 59 187495 Bushing 60 STD533707 Bait Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 64 191973 Dash Lower 67 106932X Knob 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 90 124346X Nut Self Thrd Wshd 1 4 Zinc 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear LH 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 148 17490620 ScrewThdrl 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 152 189676 Cable Clu...

Page 36: ...GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273590 26 27 drive fender stlL3 9 36 ...

Page 37: ... 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 202 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 212 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 PART NO DESCRMPTION 123533X Cover Pedal 175410 Pulley Engine 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 1 5 Thr STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo I 4 x 1 2 unc 134683 Guide Mower Drive Belt R H ...

Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273590 L _ 38 _72 88 J J 46 68 67 67 67 13 65 94 34 4O 43 _J 8 steering stealth prem 7 38 ...

Page 39: ...4 10040500 Washer Lock 5 16 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 insert Cap Strg Wh 40 73540500 Crownlock Nut 5 16o24 unf 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 163888X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72110618 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 68 169827 Axle Brace 71 175146 Steering Asm 72 19182411 Washer 9 16 IDx...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273590 78 33 112 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 81 38 14 23 72 13 4 engine bs lcyl 51 4O ...

Page 41: ...ain oil 23 169837 Shield Heat 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 Fue 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8o16 x 3 4 72 183906 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 78 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 112 3645J Bushing NOTE All compone...

Page 42: ...8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 121249X Spacer Split 28x 88 Zinc 16 123740X Spring Cprsn Plate 1 310 Ga 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 18 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 22 STD541431 Nut Hex...

Page 43: ...ector RH 192839 DESCRIPTION Decal Steering Wheel Decal Fender Operator Inst Decal Fender Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Engine Decal Dash Decal Deck level Decal Handle Lift Pad Footrest ST LT LH Pad Footrest ST LT RH Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 7 4 10 3 9 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X624 278H 9040...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273590 LiFT ASSEMBLY 41 38 40 11 13 4 6 1 6 5 19 13 32 13 19 20 20 44 ...

Page 45: ... R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2o13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crown ock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 10...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273590 MOWER DECK 148 105 134 119 11_ 1 2 6 19 21 F 142 1147 18 102j 134 42 D man t path stEt 4 46 ...

Page 47: ...ley Mandrel 149 165898 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 150 19091210 34 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 159 STD533717 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 182 179126 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 183 163552 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 184 19131410 45 STD624003 Retainer 130794 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 186917 53 184907 Arm...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273590 PEERLESS TRANSA LE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 18 4 8 3 714 15 14_ MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 79 180J_ 150 57 58 48 51 2g 35 157 4P_ 48 ...

Page 49: ...102 Spacer 1 130 X 695 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 66 776422 Input Shaft 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1oi 4 69 792170 Retaining Ring 25A 792 77 Screw 1 4 20 x 1o3 8 70 786187 Spacer 890 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 71 788069 Square Cut Ring ...

Page 50: ... _ I 741_ 12 524 617 0 842O 943 O 1270 _7591 1027 I 1019 LABEL KIT II I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 305A _ 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I _ _ I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 750 41 12 884_ 11 _ 584_ 9_ 15 12641_ 126_ 24 _ 22 200 89 48 SHORT BLOCK 1040 3o8 _ 643 729 697 _ 729A_ 801 803_ 310 I 802 388 _ _ 74 1070 1008 1 44I 783 J 50 ...

Page 51: ...R 0348 E1 238 g5 1022 1034 6170 914 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 _ _ 1022 _ 131 10_ _ _ 1o6 lo91 105 276 1127L4 _ 127 _ 601 1119_ 947 918 977 CARBURETOR1370GASKET276 _ _SET 16011 93_ 95 _ 104 CA R BURETO R6_ 4A_KIT 087 105 _ 137_ 276 f _ I 106 _ _ _ 634_ 1266 L I 117_ 142_ 6170 1266A _ 51 ...

Page 52: ... Link Choke 29 697126 Rod Connecting Standard 222 694042 Bracket Control 697263 Rod Connecting 020 227 691374 Lever Governor Control Undersize 232 691842 Spring Governor 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 238 691843 Cap Valve 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 240 691035 Filter Fuel 34 695761 Valveqntake 265 691024 Clamp Casing 35 691279 Spring Valve Intake 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp 36 691279 SpringWalve Exh...

Page 53: ... 614 691620 Pin Cotter 1040 699852 Plate Trim 616 692012 Crank Governor 1044 698139 Screw Flywheel 617 692138 _ SeaI O Ring lntake Manifold 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 634 690801 O Spring Seal Assembly 1058 275038 Owner s Manual Manual Choke 1059 698516 Kit Screw Washer 634A 690802 O Spring Seal Assembly Choke 1070 690372 Screw Flywhee Fan A Matic 1090 691293 Retainer Brush 635 691909 Boot Spark Pl...

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Page 55: ...es greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fotd this page a_ong dotted Iine 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 fotd in the direction of hiti stope you want to measure 4 Compare the angt...

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