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 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: ...ponsible 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 ...
Page 5: ...ineoff if children enterthe area Beforeand when backing lookbehind and downfor small children Mowup and downslopes 15 Max not across Removeobstaclessuchas rocks tree limbs etc Watchfor holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain couldoverturnthe machine Tall grasscan hideobstacles Useslowspeed Choosea low gear so that youwill nothaveto stop or shift while onthe slope Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope If t...
Page 6: ...rces 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 products it may...
Page 7: ...RTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service af ter 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 cha...
Page 8: ...6 Start the engine After engine has started move throttle control to idle position 7 Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold Move gearshift lever to 1st gear 8 Slowly release clutch brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid 9 Apply brake to stop tractor set park ing brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position 10 Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the ...
Page 9: ...re 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 v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely v All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were over...
Page 10: ...r property damage BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD SLOW PARKING BRAKE LOCKED MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT 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 indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided...
Page 11: ...ging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH 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 tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used ...
Page 12: ...y Always remove key when 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 run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this pos sibility always stop e...
Page 13: ...t remain fully and centrally positioned 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 _ CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowe...
Page 14: ...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 occ...
Page 15: ... 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 16: ... 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 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 p...
Page 17: ... 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 Mandrel As Trailing e Edge Up Center Flat Washer Lock Washer J t_Blade Bolt TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharp ening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the bla...
Page 18: ...he 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 level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain m...
Page 19: ...t 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 20: ...ing retainer spring 5 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 6 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 7 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift lever...
Page 21: ...surements after ad justing Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to_ _ _ Mower to rouoO Suspension Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRO NT TO BAC K ADJ U STM E NT 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 side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be a...
Page 22: ...ed with an adjustable brake system which 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 pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Place g...
Page 23: ...in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral N lock gate position The adjustment is preset at the factory however if adjustment is needed proceed as follows 1 Make sure transaxle is in neutral N NOTE When the tractor rear wheels move freely the transaxle is in neutral 2 Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel 3 Position the gear shift lever in the neu tral N position 4 Tighte...
Page 24: ...inal 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 24 6 First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex b...
Page 25: ...reases 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 PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making...
Page 26: ...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 27: ...ged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 3ORRECTION 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 28: ... 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 29: ...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 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slowe...
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Page 31: ...TIONAL BLACK _NE I O SPARK PLUGS IL_ L I L I IGNITION I_ GAP _ I UN T J ONK 2PLUGS I ON TWIN CYL ENGINES I CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM FUEL SH UT OFF 9 AMP DC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED SOLENOID Z_ _ _LJ__JL_ I REGULATOR RED ALTERNATOR _ 1 osw OFF C G B H HEADLIGHTS ON C F B E A D NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 2810 WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED...
Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273639 12 41 40 26 8O 16 I I i 12 32 ...
Page 33: ...tarter 25 146148 Cable 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Hex Keps 1 4 20 unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch ignition 33 140403 Key 40 192936 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 50 174652 Switch PTO 55 17490508 Screw Thd Roll 5116 18 x 1 2 79 175242 Soc...
Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273639 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 9O 209 6O 54 166 _j209 J 20 59 209 209 2_ 114 chassis stealth stlt 22 74 142 14 38 209 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 273639 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 75 drive fender stlt 43 36 ...
Page 37: ...lley Composite Flat 165 165623 39 72110622 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 unc x 2 3 4 166 17490510 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler 168 165492 47 127783 Pulley idler V Groove Plastic 169 165580 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv Stl 170 187414 49 123205X Retainer Belt 197 169613 50 72110612 Bolt 198 169593 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 unc 202 72110614 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5116 18 unc 53 105710X Link Cl...
Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273639 L _ 38 _72 88 J J 68 67 67 67 13 65 94 34 40 43 _J 8 steering stealth prem 7 38 ...
Page 39: ...34 10040500 Washer Lock 5116 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 40 73540500 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 unf 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 163888X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer 25132 1 114 x 16 Ga 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72110618 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 318 16 x 2 1 4 68 169827 Axle Brace 71 175146 Steering Asm 72 19182411 Washer 9 16 ID...
Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273639 78 33 112 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 81 38 14 23 72 13 4 engine bs lcyF 51 40 ...
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 Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 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 compon...
Page 42: ...rsn Screw 318 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13t32 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 STD54...
Page 43: ...arts 193349 Reflector RH DESCRIPTION Decal Steering Wheel Decal Fender Operator inst Decal Fender Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Engine Decal Dash Decal Deck level 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 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 7 9040H 11 8 106108X624 9 122082X 10 7...
Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273639 LIFT ASSEMBLY 41 38 40 11 13 4 6 6 5 19 13 32 32 13 19 20 20 44 ...
Page 45: ...t 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 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17060516 Screw5 16 18x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 10 ...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273639 MOWER DECK _ 40 159 _i 132 91 t _184 59 _132 117 11 34 92__ 92 4 149 5 6 19F 21 140 138 I 2 16 14 18 13 29 116 21 2 23 24 28 27 42 D elec t path adjwl stlt 3 46 ...
Page 47: ...9091210 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 159 STD533717 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 182 179126 34 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 183 163552 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 184 19131410 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 uric 130794 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 181542 54 178515 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 165723 Spacer Retainer 59 14...
Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273639 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 47 18 4 426 15 83 51 29 35 157 41A 1_7 MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 48 ...
Page 49: ...2 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 1 1 4 69 792170 Retaining Ring 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 70 786187 Spacer 890 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 71 788069 Square Cut Ring 27...
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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 Valve intake 265 691024 Clamp Casing 35 691279 Spring Valve intake 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp 36 691279 Spring Valve Ex...
Page 53: ...on 614 691620 Pin Cotter 1040 699852 Plate Trim 616 692012 Crank Governor 1044 698139 Screw Flywheel 617 692138 O SeaI O Ring intake Manifold 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 634 690801 O SpringtSeal Assembly 1058 275038 Owner s Manual Manual Choke 1059 698516 Kit Screw Washer 634A 690802 O Spring Seal Assembly Choke 1070 690372 Screw Flywheel Fan A Matic 1090 691293 Retainer Brush 635 691909 Boot Spark...
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Page 55: ...opes 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 an...
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