Page 1: ...ously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual 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: ...wn 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 place Sl...
Page 4: ...nsible 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 ex...
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: ...rces 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 products it ma...
Page 7: ...Bolt 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 teedng Shaft Boot 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Keys 11111 2 Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...
Page 8: ...r shafts and install 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 extens...
Page 9: ... raise attachment lift lever to its highest po sition 2 Release parking brake 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 J_WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instru...
Page 10: ...nd 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 f...
Page 11: ...sult 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 indicates a 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 might...
Page 12: ...rging 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 tractor IGNITI...
Page 13: ...osition and remove key Always remove key when 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 possib...
Page 14: ...switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip ment on rough rolling terrain or hills 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch cont...
Page 15: ...ara tion and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engi...
Page 16: ...ely high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable 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 c...
Page 17: ...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 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 o...
Page 18: ...ower 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 Reassemble blade bolt...
Page 19: ...VISCOSITY GRADES TEMP _ _30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 _C 1 o _ 2_ 4b 6 o 8 o Ioo TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTiCiPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE oil visc ch_rtl e hor_ _ 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 start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL ...
Page 20: ...he fibers of the paper element 3 Install the grid over the paper cartridge then install the assembly into the air cleaner base The grid must be placed between the foam pre cleaner and the paper cartridge to prevent oil from transferring to the paper element 4 Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled into the cover 5 Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knobs Grid Cartridge Air C...
Page 21: ...filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces wit...
Page 22: ...ever 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 Small Clutch Small Clutch Spring TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Slide mower under tractor with deflec tor shield to right side of tr...
Page 23: ...he mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both fron...
Page 24: ...l NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Remove belt downward from around engine pulley 4 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keepers 5 Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor BELT INSTALLATION 1 Carefully w...
Page 25: ...H A WEAK BAT TERY _WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BAT TERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tract...
Page 26: ...e The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 When replacing hood be sure to re connect the headlight wire connector Hood ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being don...
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: ...Loose 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 sec...
Page 29: ...mower Bent blade mandrel i 4 i5 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 t...
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: ...PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES FUEL i LINE I I I I CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM 1_ 5 AMPREGULAToRDc _ 3600 RPM jI_A LT _R_JT_J REGULATOR DJSCONNECTE J FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED BROWN NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS 7 IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G AI NONE RUN LIGH B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START 3 S A1 NONE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE I...
Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273790 ELECTRICAL 22 I I 42 i i i I I 40 i 26 33 25 30 ff_ I f I I I I I I 11t I k i i i 127 I I 16 T I I I I I I I I 29 I I I I 32 ...
Page 33: ...38 Switch Interlock Push tn 21 183759 Harness Light Socket W 4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 25 178909 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 lgn 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 40 187576 Harness Ign 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5...
Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273790 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 258 261 58 39 166 208 2O9 208 219 20 23 F64 __ 219 6O 2 114 208 _ 209 74 _142 209 209 37 14 _145 37 208 chassis Lsser _t stlt 21 34 ...
Page 35: ...6 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 148 17490620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 159 155123X428 Cupholder Stlt Black 166 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 206 170165...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273790 GROUND DRIVE 168 166 38_ 39 _ 27 35 37 34 _ _202 150 48 19 26 27 drive fender stlt 26 36 ...
Page 37: ...r Belt Idler 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 165 165623 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry Stl 166 17490510 49 123205X Retainer Belt 168 165492 50 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 169 165580 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 unc 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...
Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273790 __ 41 51 4_54 jr JJ jY 88 I 29 steering _p t47 68 6 6 73 65 38 ...
Page 39: ...10 Pin Cotter 32 130465 Red Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 ID x 1 1 20D 11 Ga 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 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 71130420 ...
Page 40: ...kdown Honda 32 161696 Model No GXV 530 EXA2 33 123487X Muffler 34 106082X Tube Exhaust LH 37 8543R Tube Exhaust RH 38 181654 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 39 109227X Shield Heat Muffler 45 17000612 Gasket Order from engine manufactuer 115 Tube Drain Oil Easy Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Shield Bm Dbr Guard Control Choke engine Honda 2cyll 4 DESCRIPTION Nut Keps 3 8 24 Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Clamp Hose Pad...
Page 41: ...ut Jam Hex 1 2 13 uric 3 105767X Pin Groove 17 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 4 12000002 E Ring 5133 62 18 73800800 Nut Lock w VVsh 1 2 13 unc 5 19211621 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 6 120183X Bearing Nyleng 20 163552 Retainer Spring 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH...
Page 42: ...pring 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 I 22 21 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 L...
Page 43: ...465 DESCRIPTION Decal Deck B 42 Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Grille RH Decal Grille LH Decal Strg Whl Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Hood Side Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 4 10 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 1...
Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273790 MOWER DECK 67 68 58 _ tO 152 43 144 _ 45 46 40 _ 106_ 102 103 105 103 _ _Y J 5 6 19F 21 42 D man t path stlt 3 2 10_ 9_ 21 _112 _117 _116 23 24 25 f 26 27 44 ...
Page 45: ...her 11 32x5 8x16Ga 152 169676 29 131491 Rod Hinge 158 17720408 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 159 72140614 31 187690 Washer Spacer 184 19131410 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 185 188234 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 130794 34 72110612 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 uric 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 169583 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273790 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 8 157 47 _ 31A 15 18 4 34 79 46 ...
Page 47: ...3 Spur Gear 17 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 65 780189 Flat Washer 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 563 ID x 062W 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 66 776422 Input Shaft 27 792035 Retaining Ring 67 776396 Shifter Bra...
Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273790 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CONTROL 1 CAMSHAFT CARBURETOR_ 7 _l n 2O tl FAN COVER T FLYWHEEL i _ i 48 ...
Page 49: ... FLANGE 6MM 22 6607212 SCREW TAPPING 4X30 P0 24 0629824 WASHER PLAIN 6MM 26 2105799 BOLT FLANGE 6XI2 27 2533883 BOLT FLANGE 6XI00 20 6607162 CAMSHAFT KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 6604714 2 5580063 3 6604722 4 6604730 5 6604748 6 6604755 7 6604763 8 6604771 9 1426972 10 1426980 1I 0294819 12 0004598 13 6315873 PULLEY CAMSHAFT SHAFT CAM PULLEY BELT TIMING 97HU8 G 200 ARM IN VALVE ROCKER ARM EX VALVE...
Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273790 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CYLINDER HEAD OIL PAN T PISTON CONNECTING ROD CRANKSHAFT J IGNITION COIL REGULATOR RECTIFIER 5O ...
Page 51: ...R GOVERNOR HOLDER 13 6607196 O_L SEAL 31X5OXS KEY 14 1775170 O_L SEAL 10X16X4 5 NO PART NO 15 6698815 O RING 7 5X2 3 16 0345900 WASHERI PLAIN 6MM 6 6605745 17 0069310 PIN A DOWEL 8X14 7 6853568 19 2401222 BOLT FLANGE 6 30 20 2I 05823 BOLT FLANGE 6X22 8 6853576 2I 2298404 BOLT FLANGE 8 40 9 2557312 24 6853436 PIPEI OIL PUMP 10 0636845 25 6853444 PIPEI OIL SUPPLY 11 0803619 26 6853451 HOLDER OIL PIP...
Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273790 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 _XHAUST PIPE_ j FUEL PUMP CRANKCASE LABELS I 52 ...
Page 53: ...853311 2 6804540 3 6604557 4 2515195 5 6604565 6 6388482 7 6804805 8 6853477 9 6804821 10 0928051 1I 2488187 12 3509528 13 0748111 14 2108595 15 2280006 18 3141789 18 6898807 19 1169275 17 0997320 20 0089310 CRANKCASE ASSY COVER BREATHER I GASKET BREATHER COVER PLATE VALVE STOPPER VALVE F_LTER OIL EXTENSIONI O_L FILLER DIPSTICK OIL TUBE BREATHER BOLT FLANGE 5XI0 BOLT FLANGE 8 45 HOLDER OIL FILTER ...
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Page 55: ...ong 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 of the hill ...
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