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Page 1: ...uilt engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual 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 o5 pm Men o Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...cessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut not limitedto damage causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto elec tricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amount of engine oil failureto ke...

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: ... Public 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 tMs manual REPAmR PROTECTmON 6 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 ...

Page 7: ... 4 28 x 1 1 4 _ Steering Wheel Adapter b 1 Locknut 1 2 20 Seat 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot 1 Washer 17 32 x1 3 16 x12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 2 Keys ...

Page 8: ...nstal 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely MPORTANT 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 s...

Page 9: ...ke by depressing dutch 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 controms _ WARNmNG 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 CHECKMST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction fro...

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: ...Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT UFT 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 GEARSHmFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tr...

Page 13: ...leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine mMPORTANT 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 tractor...

Page 14: ...desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTmON Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Clutch Lever Engaged Disen Position Lever High Position 4_ Low Position Shield TO OPERATE ON HmLLS _IWARNING Do not drive up or down...

Page 15: ...er 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 Mov...

Page 16: ... 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 17: ...is 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...

Page 18: ...Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown mMPORTANT To ensure proper 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 mMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated...

Page 19: ... 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 more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow...

Page 20: ...If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbu retor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line Tabs SUots CLEAN AmR SCREEN Air screen m...

Page 21: ... arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment l...

Page 22: ...side to side adjustment _ Mandrel Both Front _nks Should beEgual in Length n Arm Lift Link N_ Adjustment FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT mMPORTANT 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 adjusted so that the front i...

Page 23: ...d above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center Arm 00238 TO REPLACE MOTmON DRmVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVA...

Page 24: ...aining 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 retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seat tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears T...

Page 25: ...rminal cover over terminal 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood mNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring ma...

Page 26: ...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 mMPORTANT 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 carbur...

Page 27: ... forming 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...

Page 28: ...4 Faulty solenoid or starter GORRECTmON 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 10 Conta...

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 refil...

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: ...0 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 NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH POS...

Page 32: ...ELECTFIJCAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273756 22 26 T 52 F 16 I _ i I I i 32 ...

Page 33: ...6147 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 Hunger Normal Op Gray 30 175566 Switch Hgn 33 140403 Key Hgn 40 179720 Harness Hgn 41 71110408 BoIt 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 o o MODEL NUMBER 917 273756 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 silt 33 34 ...

Page 35: ... 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 uric x 1 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 uric 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 BIack 206 170165 BoltShouIder 5 16 18TT 207 17670508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2Tytt 208 17...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917 273756 GROUND DRmVE 197 212 70 66 116 151 51 53 22 26 27 drive fender stlt 39 36 ...

Page 37: ...7 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 166 17490510 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grad Drv Stl 168 165492 49 123205X Retainer Belt 169 165580 50 72110612 Bolt 170 178394 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 uric 197 169613 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 unc 198 169593 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 72110614 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 212 145212 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 160855 V Belt Gr...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273756 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY _ _ _38 I _12 37 _ i_37 17 46 13 65 68 67 9 40 15 10 30 steering put 47 67 67 43 t_ 38 ...

Page 39: ... 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 16 x 1 1 2 11 40 73540600 Nut Crown ock 3 8 24 41 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 51 73540400 Nut Crownlock 1 4 28 54 ...

Page 40: ...299 E1 See Breakdown MuffIer Gasket Shietd Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Clamp Hose Line Fuel KEY PART NO NO 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 10010500 72 71070512 78 17060620 81 73510400 DESCRIPTION Hug 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 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Washe...

Page 41: ... 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift L H 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 73540600 N...

Page 42: ...c 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 Fi...

Page 43: ...ood Side 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 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 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap Va...

Page 44: ...OR MODEL NUMBER 917 273756 MOWER DECK i 147 142 106 _ 102 103 105 1011 _ 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: ...9 Bracket Deflector 144 158634 Cap SIeeve 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 19091210 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 152 169676 Washer Spacer 158 17720408 Pulley Mandrel 159 72140614 Nut TopIock Flanged 184 19131410 Bolt Cam Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 185 188234 Pulley Idler Flat 130794 Washer 13 ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273756 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360o180 2O 21 22 26 27 36 11_ 9 52 53 54 25 32 33 57 2 43_ 44 59 56 i5 45 46 47 48 49 5O 59 62 70 65 6O 64 6768 23 6 69 4 3 _ 52 46 ...

Page 47: ...953 27 120470X Sprocket 18T 28 110070X Spacer 1 131 X 1 45 X 67 138244 494 68 108996X 29 142677 Gear Spur 37T 30 142681 Gear Spur 35T 69 160954 31 124644X Gear Spur 30T 70 120951X 32 108980X Gear Spur 25T 71 190993 33 120406X Gear Spur 22T 72 120416X 34 134796 Gear Spur 19T 900 189115 35 105925X Washer Plain 640 X 1 37 X 061 36 2228J Washer Plain 632 X 1 00 X 046 37 3413J Washer Plain 632 X 1 00 X...

Page 48: ...BER0299oe1 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: ...GGS ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0299 E1 238 35 1022 103_ 6170 404 914 614 _ 1022 54_ 654 643 58 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 868 525 I 524F_ 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: ...etor 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 Flywheel Guard 304 699828 89 690283 Plug Oil 305 697102 93 690602 O Bushing Throttle Shaft 305A 697103 94 498030 Kit idle Mixture 306 697107 94A 695425 Kit idle Mixture Nikki 307 691003 95 691636 Screw Throttle Valve 309 693551 95A 690718 Q Scr...

Page 52: ...ir Filter 1091 691333 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1095 690190 684 697157 Screw Breather Passage 1119 691183 Cover 1127 695407 691 692407 Seat Governor Shaft 1263 697124 692 690572 Spring Detent 1264 697104 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1266 691917 718 690959 Pin Locating 1266A 697123 729 691224 Clip Wire 1267 697424 741 697128 Gear Timing 1270 697156 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cove0 1329 757 697607 Link...

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Page 55: ...es greater than 15 degrees Make 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 eft edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fo_d in the direction of hill smope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle...

Page 56: ... For repair of carry in products like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics 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 A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y pa...

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