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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 CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction fr...

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: ...r 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 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 dr...

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: ...ir to clean cartridge CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept 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 SYSTEM Debris may clog the engine s air cool ing system Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage Air Screen Clean out chaff an...

Page 21: ...rom 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 and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large ...

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: ...ent 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 ca...

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: ... OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC M_N 3800 RPM 3 AMP DO 3600 R pM C_A RG_G SYSTEM DISCONNECTED RED I i UGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT I ALTERNATOR I 5 AMP AC 3800 RpM DIODE i _4 VOLTS AC M_N 3800 RpM L_GHTS OFF 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...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273752 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 l 4 2O unc x l 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 273752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 259 212 261 260 258 18 _30 39 278 5 2O8 2O9 2O8 2O9 6O 2_ 2o6 2O9 _145 j37 208 chassis Laser It stltl 8 34 ...

Page 35: ...r 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 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 207 17670508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tytt 208 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273752 GROUND DRIVE 7 89 120 J_ j4 _11 _73 52 9 14_ 163 82 1t 18 5 32 L 6 77 166 156 51 5 38_ 18 394 62 35 3 24 37 J 34 116 26 27 drive fender stlt 41 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 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 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 x 1 2 unc 134683 Guide Mower Drive Belt R H 137057 Spacer Axle ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273752 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: ...ont 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 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 Cap...

Page 40: ...eakdown Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 123487X 37 137040 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 72 183906 78 17060620 81 73510400 NOTE 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 Wash...

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 unc 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 32 735...

Page 42: ...ns 3 8 16 unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 24 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 Gr 5 Z...

Page 43: ... V Belt Drive Schematic Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Deck B 42 Decal Steering Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng 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 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273752 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: ...6 Ga Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Guard Mandrel L H Retainer Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 Washer Hardened Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc Arm Assembly Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler Spacer Retainer 59 141043 67 184939 68 144959 92 STD541437 101 136420 102 71081010 103 19061216 104 STD551110 105 160793 106 2029J 111 179292 112 179293 113 17060510 116 4898H 117 165746 118 73930600 119 19121414 129 1913131...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273752 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 0299 E1 718 _ I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 307_ 11329REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 868 943 0 3 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 1022 20 6 7Q 524 _ 8420 24 741 127o T o84_ 11 584_ 1264_ I 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 750 15_ 24 41 12 200 89 48 ...

Page 49: ...L NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0299 E1 238 35 1022 6170 1029 616 _ 404 614 914 1022 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 868 309A _ 265_ 267 _ 559 o 13 _ B42J 54_ 654 643 1267 53 334 851 _ _ 801 803 _ 310_ 7o 46_ _o_ 802 729 697 _ 37_ 74 1005 363 1070 1044 49 ...

Page 50: ...50_ 947_ 1266A_ 1266 0 121CARBURETOROVERHAULKIT 104 _ _ 1270 231_ 987_ 105 _ 137_ 276 634_ 9593_ _ _ 106 117_ _ 142 6170 1266A 105A 1127 127A 276A 947A NIKKIJ 118 527_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 137 276 5 51 95A I04A 4_ I05A 121ACARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 6170 634A _ 1266 I 127AO 987A_ 1266A_ 50 ...

Page 51: ... 495097 Kit Choke Shaft Manual Choke 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 141A 698778 Kit Choke Shaft Nikki 34 695761 Valve Intake 142 697140 Q Nozzle Carburetor 35 691279 Spring Valve Intake 146 691639 Key Timing 36 691279 Spring Valve Exhaust 187 699331 Line Fuel 37 697352 Guard Flywheel 188 691693 Screw Control Bracket 40 690964 Retainer Valve 192 691986 Adjuster Rocker Arm 43 691968 Slinger Governor Oil 20...

Page 52: ...ut Starter Cable 1034 690822 Guide Push Red 584 697112 Cover Breather Passage 1035 693784 Shaft Pump 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1036 695700 Label Emission 614 691620 Pin Cotter 1040 699852 Plate Trim 616 692012 Crank Governor 1044 698139 Screw Flywheel 617 692138 Q SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 634 690801 Q Spring SealAssembly Manual 1058 275038 Owner s Manual Choke 1059 698516 ...

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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...

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