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Page 1: ...smy built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual Read and foflow aft Safety Rules and instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman He p 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 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 en...

Page 3: ...re the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area o Never carry passengers o Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing o 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 o Slow down befor...

Page 4: ...ible 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 SERVm...

Page 5: ...neoff if children enterthe area o Beforeandwhen backing look behind and downfor small children o Mowup and downslopes 15 Max not across o Removeobstaclessuchas rocks tree limbs etc o Watchfor holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain couldoverturnthe machine Tall grasscan hideobstacles o Useslow speed Choosea lowgear sothat youwill nothaveto stopor shift whileon the slope o Avoidstartingor stoppingon a s...

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 REPAmR PROTECTmON Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all prod ucts it may require repair from time t...

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

Page 8: ...all the way down 4 Get off seat without moving its adjusted 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 attachmen...

Page 9: ...wer deck 4 Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck _CAUTmON Do not remove deflector shield from mower Deflector Shield Plate Latch Hooks TO CONVERTTO BAGGmNG OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory NOTE It is not necessary to change blades The mulching blades are designe...

Page 10: ...ted properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following important items Engine oil is at proper ...

Page 11: ...uld result 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 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 ...

Page 12: ... ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments 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 declutcNng and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor iGNITiON SWmTOH Used for starting...

Page 13: ...o prevent unauthorized use o 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 opping tractor on grass areas C...

Page 14: ...ol TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _I CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Switch Pull Out To Engage Disengage _ X_ j Attachemnt Lift Lever High Position _ Low Position Deflector Shield TO OPERATE ON HmLLS _WARNmNG Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater t...

Page 15: ...off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in tempera tures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting CAUTmON Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage...

Page 16: ...ratures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION 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 inside the trans missi...

Page 17: ... a ground 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 builbup grass and trash Clean after each use o 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 no...

Page 18: ...y on this tractor does not 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 trac m tor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustmen...

Page 19: ...per 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 Blade Center Edge Up Hole Flat Washer Lock Washer Blade Bolt Mandrel Ass...

Page 20: ...R 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 starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick se curely each time you check the oil leve...

Page 21: ... chaff and debris Air Screen MUFFLER Inspect 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 Th...

Page 22: ...ket by removing 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 attachmen...

Page 23: ... side of mower only o To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side o To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 o Recheck measurements after ad justing Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT iMPORTANT Deck must be leveJ si...

Page 24: ...or on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission disengaged position Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor for ward If the rear w...

Page 25: ...JUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary 1 Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel and lightly tighten 2 Start engine and move motion con trol lever until tractor does not move forward or backward 3 Hold motion control lever in that posi tion and turn engine off 4 While holding motion control lever in place loosen the a...

Page 26: ...sed for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable ...

Page 27: ...be sure to reconnect the headlight wire connector 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 nomroad engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL The throttle control has been prese...

Page 28: ...is adjusted properly see above 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 2 Move throttle control lever to slow posi tion With finger rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM 3 While still holding throttle lever against idle sp...

Page 29: ... 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 o Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carbu...

Page 30: ...sh under mower 4 Dirty air filter 5 Low oil level dirty oil 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 Adjustme...

Page 31: ...utch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 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 tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen f...

Page 32: ...wheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 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 Rep...

Page 33: ...TEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM FUEL SHUT OFF gAMP DC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED SOLENOID _ RED REGULATOR Jk _ j _ ALTERNATOR NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE ON LIGHT_ B A1 L A2 ON B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE 02781 PTO SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C G B H ON C F B E A D WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVIC...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2736402 I I I I I 26 40 f I 46 29 I 80 i 7 i i i t i I I i I I i 34 ...

Page 35: ...able Starter 25 146148 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 188031 Harness Ignition 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 46 169635 Hourmeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16o18 x 1 2 79 175242 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2736402 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 217 209 54 54 158 278 _ 209 209 f 206 chassis stealth stlt 21 209 209 60 74 209 38 60 37 209 14 145 209 36 ...

Page 37: ...Mower Rear 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 58 175351 Duct Hood 59 187495 Bushing 1_375 OD 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 uric x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 90 124346X Nut Self Thrd Wshd 1 4 Zinc 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 155 161...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2736402 GROUND DRIVE 59 158 I 82 165 156 166 38 36 5oJt 202 _150 48 151 51 52 30 37 36 35 53 29 252 22 55 19 52 25 74 75 78 drive hydro stlt 75 38 ...

Page 39: ...Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 198 169593 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 202 72110614 52 STD541431 Nut Crewnlock 5 16 18 unc 245 178122 53 105710X Link Clutch 246 178121 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 247 181462 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 251 17060516 57 178138 V Belt 252 19131616 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 263 17000612 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 123533X Cover Pedal 63 175...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2736402 STEERING ASSEMBLY c_ J J 29 46 15 4O 65 33 34 35 68 13 67 67 43 f 14395 4 _ I I 8 I 11 steering stealth prem 3 4O ...

Page 41: ... 4 x 16 Ga 34 10040500 Washer Lock HIcl Spr 5 16 35 73540500 Crown ock Nut 5 16o24 unf 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 ID x 1 20D 11 Ga 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 163888X428 Boot Steering 43 12 749X Washer25 32 1 1 4x 16Ga 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72110618 Bolt Rdhd...

Page 42: ... Lead Hex 38 181654 Engine Briggs Model 41 139277 31P777 0348 E1 See Breakdown 45 17000612 Muffler Asm Twin Lo Tone 62 10010500 Muffler Gasket 72 71070512 Tube Drain oil 78 17060620 Shield Heat 81 73510400 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 112 3645J Tank Fuel 4 0 Rear Cap Asm Fue Clamp Hose Black DESCRIPTION Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Stem Tank Fuel Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 WAsher Split Screw ...

Page 43: ...prsn Screw 3 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 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk I 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer SpNt 28 x 88 Zinc Spring Cprsn Plate 1 310 Ga Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Cap Spring Se...

Page 44: ... 192451 DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Reflector RH Decal Steering Wheel Decal Fender Opr Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Engine Decal Deck level Decal Chassis Disconnect 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 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X624 278H 9...

Page 45: ...21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Link Lift LH Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Susp Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc Trunnion Front Susp KEY PART NO NO DESCRiPTiON 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Asm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pivot Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crown ock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height indicator 37 123935X Plug Hob 38 17060516 Scre...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2736402 MOWER DECK 117 34 149 5 6 19F 21 144 _ 4s 140 55 138 21 2 _ 23 24 6 29 27 18 42 D elec t path adjwl stlt 3 46 ...

Page 47: ...690 Washer Spacer 149 165898 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 150 19091210 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 159 STD533717 34 STD533717 Bolt 182 179126 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 183 163552 40 73900600 Nut Lock 3 8 16 unc 184 19131410 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 130794 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 54 178515 Washer Hardened 181542 55 155046 Arm idler 56 165723 Spacer Retainer 59...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR _ODEL NUMBER 917 2736402 pEERLSSS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 _8 37 1 B7 115 48 65 13 283 15 47 150 5 6 31 _ 49 _ 109 65 1 4 9 127 _ 87 20 _ _3 _ 19o 203 _ _ 208 2g 185_ 48 ...

Page 49: ...6199 Sleeve Ass y Incl 157 29 780065 Washer 627 _D 991W 114 786200 S_eeveAss y _ncl 87 31 780189 Washer 563 ID 062W 115 786198 Sleeve Assembly Ind 87 36 790071 Brake Disk 127 784384 Shift Lever Ass y _ncl 109 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicon 38 799021 Brake Pad 157 788102 Oil Sea19 16qD 40 792204 Roll Pin 25 180 730229 BOil Spec 80W90 41 790102 Brake Lever 182 788103...

Page 50: ...146 _1 I 741 524 617 0 8420 943 0 1019 LABEL KIT II 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 305A _L_ 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I _ _ I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 7506 41 12 884 11 _ 584_ 9_ 159 12641_ 128_ 24 _ 22 2O 89 48 SHORT BLOCK 1040 3o8 _ 643 729 697 _ 828_ 501 801 803_ 310 1 802 388_ _ 74 1070 1088 _ 10441 _ 783 J 5O ...

Page 51: ...ppet Valve 306 697107 46 698492 Camshaft 307 691003 48 697762 Short Block 309 693551 50 690193 Manifoldqntake 310 690323 51 692137 O_ Gasket Intake 311 497608 53 690227 Stud Carburetor 333 492341 54 691148 Screw tntake Manifold 334 691061 73 697133 ScreemRotating 337 691043 74 697897 Screw Rotating Screen 356 697089 78 691003 Screw Flywheel Guard 358 697191 89 690283 Plug Oil 363 19203 93 690602 O...

Page 52: ...TYPE NUMBER 0348 E1 1022 83O 6170 35 914 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 868 _ _ 276 d_ 1127_ 1091 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 137 _ _ _ _ 276 _ _ 6o1_ 918 1 93_ _ 95 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 04 _ 634A_ 987_ 105 _ 137_ 276_ _1 1060 _ 6_4_1266WI 117_ 142_ 6170 1266A d _ 52 ...

Page 53: ...retor 1119 691183 684 697157 Screw Breather Passage 1127 691657 Cover 1263 697124 691 692407 Seal Governor Shaft 1264 697104 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1266 691917 718 690959 Pin Locating 1266A 697123 729 691224 Clip Wire 1267 697424 729A 694123 Clip Wire 1270 697156 741 697128 Gear Timing 1329 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1330 757 697607 Link Counterweight 758 697134 Countercveight 759 697392 ...

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Page 55: ...lopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes I Fold thispage along dotted lineindicatedabove 2 Hold page before you so that its _eft edge is vertically para te to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill sJope you want to measure 4 Compare the angte...

Page 56: ...ine for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center HHHHHHHHHi 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only HHHHHHHHHi w sears com HHHHHHHHHi HHHHHHHHHi HHHHHHHHHi HHHHHHHHHi HHHHHHHHHi To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears HHHHHHHHHi 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada HHHHHHHHHi HHHHHHHHHi HHHHHHHHHi HHHHHHHHHi HHHHHHHHHi H...

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