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Page 1: ...y built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual Read and follow alJ 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 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: ...p and thrownby the blade o Be surethe area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machineif anyone entersthe area o Nevercarry passengers o Do not mowin reverseunlessabso lutely necessary Always lookdown and behind beforeandwhile backing Be awareof the mowerdischargedirec tion and do not point it at anyone Do notoperatethe mowerwithout either the entiregrasscatcheror the guard in place Slowdo...

Page 4: ... 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 SERVmCE o...

Page 5: ... enterthe area o Beforeand when backing look behind and downfor smallchildren o Mowup and downslopes 15 Max not across o Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc o Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles o Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope o Avoid starting or stopping on ...

Page 6: ...Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark attester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of tMs 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 products it may...

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

Page 8: ...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 steering...

Page 9: ...ssing 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 SKmD See Operation section for mocation and function of controms _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated ...

Page 10: ...d 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 CHECKLIS T Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction f...

Page 11: ...E FORWARD SLOW IGNITION PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION 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 m...

Page 12: ... AMMETER 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 direc...

Page 13: ...e key when leaving tractor to 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 sto...

Page 14: ... Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _ ICAUTmON Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Clutch Lever Engaged Disengag Position Shield TO OPERATE ON HmLLS _IWARNmNG Do not drive up or down hills with slopes grea...

Page 15: ...Never 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 ...

Page 16: ...e clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing o 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 o When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of ...

Page 17: ... 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 o 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...

Page 18: ...ARE For best results mower blades must be kept 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...

Page 19: ...the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG_SL o Be sure tractor is on level surface o Oil will drain more freely when warm o Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and ...

Page 20: ... CLEAN AmR SCREEN Air screen mustbe keptfree of dirt and chaffto preventenginedamagefrom overheating Cleanwith a wire brushor compressedair to removedirt and stub born driedgum fibers ENGmNE COOLINGSYSTEM Debris mayclog the engine saircool ing system Removeblowerhousingand cleanarea shownto preventoverheating and enginedamage Air Screen Clean out chaff and debris MUFFLER Inspect and replace corrod...

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

Page 22: ... side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about t 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge Bottom edge of FRONT TO BAC K ADJ U STM E NT iMPORTANT Deck must be level side4o side If the following front4o back adjust merit is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side4o s...

Page 23: ...e pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake opeF ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than IN 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 highest ge...

Page 24: ...ffect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAmRS 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 retain...

Page 25: ...ttery 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 Positive Red Cable TerminaJ Cover Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull butb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb...

Page 26: ...clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixm 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 carburet...

Page 27: ...n 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 o Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and car...

Page 28: ... wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter OORRECTiON 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 section ...

Page 29: ... 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 30: ...itch 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 3...

Page 31: ... 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED 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 THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST HEADLIGHTS 7 NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWIT...

Page 32: ...ELECTR mCAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273754 42 i 24 41 _ i 26 T 52 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 Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4o20 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 273754 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 28 212 261 259 260 258 18 39 278 31 5 5 208 2O7 209 208 2_ 206 209 209 6O 74 _37 208 chassis Laser It stff 18 34 ...

Page 35: ...1 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 115 17490620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder Stlt Black 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 TT 207 17670508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2Tytt 208...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273754 GROUND DRIVE 84 77 156 51 166 5 18 62 35 37 36 34 116 22 26 27 drive fender stlt 41 36 ...

Page 37: ...ley Idler V Groove Plastic 165 165623 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv Stl 166 17490510 49 123205X Retainer Belt 168 165492 50 72110612 Bolt 169 165580 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 uric 170 178394 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 unc 197 169613 53 105710X Link Clutch 198 169593 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 202 72110614 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 212 145212 57 130801 V Belt Gro...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273754 STEERINGASSEMBLY _ _ _38 I _12 _ _39 37 _ i_37 17 46 13 65 68 67 9 40 15 10 30 steering pl lt 47 67 67 43 t_ 6 8 38 ...

Page 39: ...ew 3 8o16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin Cotter 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19182411 Washer 9 16x 1 1 2 11 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8o24 unf 41 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1ol 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 51 73540400 Nut Crown...

Page 40: ...Model 40 31P777 0299 E1 See Breakdown 44 Muffler Gasket 45 Tube Drain Oil Easy 46 Washer 62 Shield Bm Dbr Guard 72 Arrestor Spark 78 Tank Fue 81 Cap Assembly Fue 123487X 137040 181654 124028X 17670412 17000612 19091416 10010500 71070512 17060620 73510400 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 8o16 x 3 4 Washer ...

Page 41: ...ng 5133o62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift LH 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 2o13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 N...

Page 42: ... 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 STD541431 24 19171912 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 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...

Page 43: ...2974 Hood Side Belt Drive Schematic Decal Dash Panel Decal Belt Schematic Decal Deck B 42 Decal Steering Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X624 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 o 144334 DESCRIPTION Ca...

Page 44: ...R MODEL NUMBER 917 273754 MOWER DECK i 147 142 ioo _ 1o2 1o31o5 ioiZ _ 1oo 102_ 142 113 111 2 _116 117 119 118 j_ 5 6 19F 21 42 D man t path stlt 3 2 16 1 13_ 10_ 9_ 18 _8 v i i 21 23 24 119 _ 117 25 26 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...cket Deflector 144 158634 Cap Sleeve 145 165888 Spring Torsion Deflector 146 171977 Nut Push 147 131335 Shield Deflector 148 169022 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 149 165898 Rod Hinge 150 19091216 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 152 169676 Washer Spacer 158 17720408 Pulley Mandrel 159 72140614 Nut Top ock Flanged 184 19131410 Bolt Cam Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 185 188234 Pulley Idler Flat o o 130794 Washer 13 3...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273754 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 47 13 18 51 4 52 1 56 57 58 59 26 13 61 29 35 79 42A 46 ...

Page 47: ...x 031W 76 780090 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29B 780051 Thrust Washer _762 ID x 031W 79 792144 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 82 778333 30 780108 Cup VVasher 1 127 ID x 032W 83 778338 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 85 792154 Use As Needed 87 788089A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 150 788093A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 157 788088A 34 780194 Bushing 563 180 730229A ...

Page 48: ...ER 0299 E1 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 307_ 3 2_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 6170 868_ 9430 1022 51 691 _ 0 524 _ 8420 1266 24 43 _ 16 146 741 684I 11_ 584_ _ 9_ 1264 _ I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 750 15_ 12 200 89 1027 _ 48 ...

Page 49: ... BRmGGS ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER 31 P777 TYPE NUMBER 0299 E1 238 35 1022 103_ 6170 404 914 614 _ 1022 643 58 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 868 525 1524F_ 1119_ 789 8091 801 803_ 310_ 579_46_ _ 508_ 802 729 697 _ 1005 363 1070 I044_ 49 ...

Page 50: ..._ ___ B 34A _8 127A 276A 947A _ NIKKI J 1266 0 1266A _ 118 527 _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKETSET t 51_ 1370 276 95 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 105 _ 137 0 106 _ 142_ 117 _ 231 _ 987 o 276 _ _ 63419 1266 6170 1266A 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ 6170 96A _ 634A9 1266 104A _ 127A O 997A 137A 1266A _ 10_A_ o 50 ...

Page 51: ...retor 265 691024 54 691148 Screw Intake Manifold 267 695134 73 697133 Screen Rotating 276 692255 74 697897 Screw Rotating Screen 276A 695410 78 691003 Screw Flywhee Guard 304 699828 89 690283 Plug Oil 305 697102 93 690602 O Bushing Throttle Shaft 305A 697103 94 498030 Kitqdle Mixture 306 697107 94A 695425 Kitqdle Mixture Nikki 307 691003 95 691636 Screw Throttle Valve 309 693551 95A 690718 _ Screw...

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

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Page 55: ...s greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes t Fold this page along dotted _ine indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically paraHet to a tree trunk or other upr ght structure 3 Sight across the fotd in the direction of hiti stope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle ...

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