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Page 1: ...y 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 equip ment 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: ...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: ...efore operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers 3 Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when cross ing gravel surfaces Do not operate mac...

Page 4: ...d in the watchful care of a respon sible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in th...

Page 5: ...nd use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating 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 Never ...

Page 6: ...sources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark ar rester 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...

Page 7: ...SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions _ _ _ _ Label ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob 2 Lower seat into operating...

Page 8: ...is manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower hous ing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replac ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHEC...

Page 9: ...esult 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 mig...

Page 10: ...sed to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to re...

Page 11: ...ge choke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to disengage Brake Pedal Disengaged Shift Lever Drive Position Position Parking Brake Engaged Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal all the way down Move gearshift lever to neutral N posi tion ENGINE Move throttle cont...

Page 12: ... in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip ment on rough rolling terrain or hills 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control Attachment Clutch Switch Pull Out To Engage All CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher ...

Page 13: ...n of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel 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 clea...

Page 14: ...stments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs f...

Page 15: ...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 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 At l...

Page 16: ...s to blades NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 2 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 3 Install new or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assembly IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Spec...

Page 17: ... 32 E Check your engine oil level more frequent ly to avoid possible engine damage 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 before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil ...

Page 18: ... of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cool ing shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating MUFFLER Inspect and ...

Page 19: ...ent lift to its highest posi tion 9 Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley Belt Tension Rod Disengaged Lock Bracket Position __ _ Chassis Bracket 10 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage parking brake 1 Swing anti sway bar to left side of...

Page 20: ...E ADJUSTMENT WITH BUBBLE LEVEL NOTE If necessary check side to side surface below tractor for levelness with a long board and the bubble level Using the lift lever place mower in position where no part of the mower including gauge wheels is touching the ground From left side of tractor find the level decal on top of mower and place bubble level on decal as indicated Mower is level side to side whe...

Page 21: ...inks an equal num ber of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance B is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut D against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment q_ o_ I o o Blade 21 BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH Nut D Front Plate Assembly TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1 Park tractor on a level surface E...

Page 22: ...y idler arm and spring arm REMOVE MOWER BLADE SECONDARY DRIVE BELT 7 Carefully roll belt off L H mandrel pul ley 8 Remove belt from center mandrel pulley idler pulley and R H mandrel pulley 9 Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface 10 Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely 11 Be sure spring is hooked in se...

Page 23: ...gage parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor for ward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE 1 Depress clutch 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...

Page 24: ...is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers 8 Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this section of manual Electric Clutch Clutching Idler Clutch Locator Stationar Idler Center Span Keeper Transaxle Pulley Clutch Wire Harness TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ...

Page 25: ...bject to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive 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 termina...

Page 26: ...NTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Loosen knob and remove cover as sembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing...

Page 27: ...ing 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 ...

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: ...ce muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 13 Check all wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 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 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade vibration Tighten blade bolt 2 Bent blade mandrel 2 Contact a Sears or other 3 Loose damaged part s Engine...

Page 30: ...maged 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 between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley _ Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slowe...

Page 31: ...FF SOLENOID CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT REGULATOR 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM WIRING INSULATED CLIPS IGNITION SWITCH NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE SERVICING OF UNIT THEY OFF VI G A1 NONE SHOULD BE REPLACED TO ON LIGHTS B A1 L A2 PROPERLY SECURE YOUR ON B A1 NONE WIRING START S A1 NONE 02762 PTO SWITCH POSITION t CIRCUIT t OFF C G B H ON C F B E A D 0 REMOVABLE CONNECTIO...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273611 ELECTRICAL 33 22 40 J f I I I I I 16 89 46 29 I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ... Starter 25 146148 Cable 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Hex Keps 1 4 20 uric 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key 40 188031 Harness Ignition 41 17720408 ScrewThd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solinoid w brass plunger 45 122822X Ammeter 46 169635 Hourmeter 50 178461 Switch PTO 55 17490508 Screw Thd Roll 5 16 18 x 1 2 79 175242 So...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273611 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 217 9O 31 209 _ 54 6O 166 _ 209 J 20 59 209 chassis stealth stlt 23 209 74 209 14 38 3 209 209 34 ...

Page 35: ... 8 18 x 7 8 58 175351 Duct Hood 59 187495 Bushing 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 90 124346X Nut SelfThrd 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 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 154 161897 Brac...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273611 GROUND DRIVE 57 36 ...

Page 37: ...Lock 3 8 16 unc 212 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 unc 254 53 105710X Link Clutch 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span PART NO DESCRIPTION 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 123533X Cover Pedal 174607 Pulley Engine STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 x 1 2 unc ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273611 STEERING ASSEMBLY J J 91 88 29 46 15 82 J J 4O 65 68 67 67 43 J 6 33 8 b J 34 35 steering stealth prem 3 38 ...

Page 39: ... 19121414 Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Ga 34 10040600 Washer Lock Hlcl Spr 3 8 35 7810H Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 unf 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 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 ...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273611 2 1 14 38 13 32 33 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine bs intek twin 39 23 I 17 40 ...

Page 41: ...5391 Muffler Gasket 14 148456 Tube Drain oil 16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Heat 25 187767X505 Choke Control 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 Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr ...

Page 42: ...16 unc Spring Seat Cprsn Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13132 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...

Page 43: ... 184311X428 191594 191595 12 1 DESCRIPTION Decal Steering Wheel Decal Fender Operator Instructions Decal Fender Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Engine Decal Dash Decal Deck level Pad Footrest ST LT LH Pad Footrest STILT RH Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X624 278H...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273611 LIFT ASSEMBLY 41 37 38 40 5 3 2 6 5 31 51 49 44 ...

Page 45: ...73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 uric 17 175689 Trunnion Front Susp 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 176205 Trunion Sups Arm 32 175994 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17060516 Screw 5t16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11t32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 41 155098 Indicator Height Stlt 49 145212 Nut HexlLarge Lock 51 19171416 Washer 17 32 x...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273611 MOWER DECK 116 112 21 122_ 46 114 33 43 121 21 47 18 26 mower deck 48prem stlt 46 ...

Page 47: ...930600 Deflector Shield 119 19121414 Washer 11 32 x 518 x 16 Ga 121 174371 Rod Hinge 122 174606 Screw Thdroll 126 174372 Washer Spacer Mandrel 130 17000616 Pulley Mandrel 132 17000612 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 182 179127 Washer 13 32 x 13116 x 16 Ga 183 163552 Pulley Idler 184 173979 Pulley Idler Driven 174356 Spacer Retainer Arm Idler Secondary 181579 Cover Mandrel Deck Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 51...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273611 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 47 13 83 18 4 180 _ 150 51 29 35 157 41A MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE Model et Seriel Ch fire c 79 48 ...

Page 49: ...627 ID x 77 788078A 031W 79 792144 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 82 778333 031W 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 83 778338 031W 85 792154 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 87 788089A 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W Use As Needed 31A 780195 FlatWasher 750 ID x 062W 900 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 34 780194 Bushing 563 35 780193 Flanged Bushing 5 8 ID 35A 7...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273611 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168 E1 220 E Z_1035_ 252 19651 15A I _ _I 15 _ 1017 55 865B 691 20 1013 89 617 _ _ _ _ 51_ 212 _ _ 89 _ _ 929 027_ 50 ...

Page 51: ...914 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KI1 117_ 1370 51 _ 1L_ _1128 IT o__1 1_o_ 276 104 1123 1124_ 105_ 633 987_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SE r 51 _ 1370 276 672_ 150_ 987 11230D 1124gER 633 6161_1 552 552A8 742 404 552A 8 691 1251 1169_ o 11421 I_1 163_ 418 _ 198111128Jl _1 14__1 _31167_1_11 15 _1 108_ _ I _ I 1L _130 95 _ Q 51 _ 105_ i1 _ 3i _ I 126 975 _12 _lj _ _ I 0 1123 137_ 160L_ 1127_ T 117_ 276 51 ...

Page 52: ...DEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168 E1 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE_ 74_ lO7O _ _ 1005 __ 332_ 75___ 7261 695 165_ 3o3_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 789A 1o_54__ _ 405 1330 REPAIR MANUAL J 334_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868_ 883_ 163 1022_ 783 513_ 803 f 801 697_ 52 ...

Page 53: ... Screw Choke Valve 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 240 691035 Filter Fuel 28 690229 Pin Piston Standard 250 690957 Retainer Breather 29 499583 Rod Connecting Standard 252 690956 Collector Oil 32 690976 Screw Connecting Rod 265 691024 Clamp Casing 33 499596 Valve Exhaust 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp 34 499597 Valve Intake 276 690997 05 Washer Sealing 35 690963 Spring Valve Intake 287 690960 Screw Dipsti...

Page 54: ...694013 742 690328 Retainer E Ring 1100 690973 750 696999 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1119 691183 783 693058 Gear Pinion 1123 690987 788 691039 Bracket Fuel Pump 789 698330 Harness Wiring 1124 789A 696576 Harness Wiring 797 691029 Nut Brush Retainer 1126 797A 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 1127 798 697890 Screw Rocker Arm 1128 801 691283 Cap Drive 1169 802 691286 Cap End 803 Housing Starter Serviced by 1329 69...

Page 55: ...T ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX _ ARNING To avoid serious injury operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 56: ...a www sears com www sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in products like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime clay 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 Para pedir s...

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