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Page 1: ...ously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual J 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: ...onsible 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 e...

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: ...lic Resources 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 produ...

Page 7: ...x Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _ Steering Extension teering Shaft Boot Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...nstall 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 forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position...

Page 9: ...ke by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ...

Page 10: ...and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual J CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction ...

Page 11: ...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 indicatesa 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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided might ...

Page 12: ...Indicates 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 CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of t...

Page 13: ... 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 running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tracto...

Page 14: ...ls 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 mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Lever Lift Lever High Position Disengag Position f Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS _WARNING Do not drive u...

Page 15: ...ver use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Mo...

Page 16: ...lumps 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 at ...

Page 17: ... abuse or negligence To receive Zerk full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Front Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to properly maintain your Zerk tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments Engine described in the Service and Adjustments I section of this manual At least once...

Page 18: ...ept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low access to blades 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...

Page 19: ...multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 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 ...

Page 20: ...free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating 1 Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube as sembly off engine 2 Cover oil fill opening to prevent entr...

Page 21: ...s have completely stopped 6 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor 1 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring ...

Page 22: ...ink adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge Bottom edge of of mower to _ v_ n3o_er to ground 0roood l Suspension Arm Lift Link Nut_ Adjustment FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both f...

Page 23: ...h 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 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in hig...

Page 24: ...ect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retainin...

Page 25: ... cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cover over terminal 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Seat Label Positive Red Cable Terminal Cover Keps Nut Hex Bolt Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of ...

Page 26: ...ly 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 carburetor adj...

Page 27: ...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 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: ...Bent blade mandrel 4 5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 3ORRECTION 1 Raise cutting height reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Empty fuel tank and c...

Page 30: ...witch 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 ...

Page 31: ... _4 VOLTS AC MEN 3600 RpM UGHTS OFF HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS J FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED ORANGE BROWN NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273750 22 I I I I 26 J I I I 52 29 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 9O I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Normal Op Gray 30 175566 Switch lgn 33 140403 Key Ign 40 179720 Harness lgn 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Co...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 258 28 261 18 39 166 208 209 208 209 6O 209 74 208 chassis Laser It stlt 18 34 ...

Page 35: ...t Assembly Rear 39 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 60 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 1 64 Dash Lower STLT 74 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 114 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 115 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder Stlt Black 166 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273750 GROUND DRIVE 57 25 37 34 26 27 212 7O 11 15 51 53 drive fender stlt 26 36 ...

Page 37: ...55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 198 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 202 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 212 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R 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 134683 Guide Mower Drive Belt R H 137057 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga S...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273750 STEERING ASSEMBLY F 88 J 68 13 65 67 67 15 t5 s eering _pl lt 47 40 t0 43 6 8 38 ...

Page 39: ...nt Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 19182411 Washer 9 16 x 1 1 2 11 G STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 184946X505 Ca...

Page 40: ...kdown Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel KEY PART NO NO 33 123487X 37 137040 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 72 183906 78 17060620 81 73510400 DESCRIPTION Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32...

Page 41: ...X Bearing Nylong 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 17 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73...

Page 42: ...Screw 3 8 16 x 1 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 180186 Pan Pnt Seat blk 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 ld 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 G...

Page 43: ...ve Schematic 188874 Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Deck B 42 Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Grille RH Decal Grille LH Decal Steering Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5_8 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 Stem Value 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 x 6 0 6 Service...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273750 MOWER DECK 67 68 i147 142 106 _ 102 103 105 102 _ 34 _116 113 117_ 119 118_ 5 6 19F 21 42 D man t path stlt 3 2 16 10_ 9_ 18 _8 _ 21 23 24 29 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...8x16Ga 152 169676 29 131491 Rod Hinge 158 17720408 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 159 72140614 31 129963 Washer Spacer 184 19131410 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 185 188234 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 130794 34 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x1 1 2 Gr 5 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 169583 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45 ST...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 82 47 13 1426 15 56 57 58 48 52 157 42A 46 ...

Page 47: ...9 Spur Gear 24 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 66 776422 Input Shaft 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 69 792170 Retaining Ring 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 70 786187 Spacer 890 27 792035 Retaining Ring 71 ...

Page 48: ... TYPE NUMBER 0297 E1 I 133 REPAIR MANUAL I 307_ 329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 20 617Q 51_ 6918 524 _ 842 O 868 943 o 1022 24 434 741 68 _ 11 584_ 9_ 12641_ 1270 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 750 15_ 24 41 12 200 89 48 ...

Page 49: ...DEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0297 E1 1022 830 1022 914 102 404 614R 2 6f 559 238 35 e170 54_ 654 53 616_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 _ 1022 868 334 _ 851s_ 643 801 803 _ 310_ 7o 4o 802 729 697 _ 305A _ 1265 74 73_ 1070 1005 _ 1044 363 2r _ 1051_ _ 49 ...

Page 50: ...97 E1 276 950 127 o47_ 51 ak 118 1127 m 127A 276A 947A 1266A_ 1266_ _27_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 231_ 987 _ 105 _ 137_ 276 634_ 05_ 3_ 66 7_0 42 6 70 206A 077CARBURETOR OASKETSET 51 95A 104A 105A 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 6170 634A _ 1266 I 127AO o 987AO 1266A_ 50 ...

Page 51: ... 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 141A 698778 Kit Choke Shaft Nikki 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 142 697140 Q Nozzle Carburetor 34 695761 Valve intake 146 691639 Key Timing 35 691279 Spring Valve intake 187 697098 Line Fuel 36 691279 Spring Valve Exhaust 188 691693 Screw Control Bracket 37 697108 Guard Flywheel 192 691986 Adjuster Rocker Arm 40 691752 Retainer Valve 202 691841 Link Mechanical Governor 43...

Page 52: ...over Breather Passage 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1035 693784 Shaft Pump 614 691620 Pin Cotter 1036 695700 Label Emission 616 692012 Crank Governor 1040 698368 Plate Trim 617 692138 _3 SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1044 698139 Screw Flywheel 634 690801 _3 Spring Seal Assembly Manual Choke 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 634A 698779 _3 Spring Seal Assembly Nikki 1058 275038 Owner s Manual 635 691909 Boot Spark P...

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Page 55: ...e 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 angle of the fold with the slope o...

Page 56: ...nics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day 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 _ 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour servic...

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