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Page 1: ...sly 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 Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...use 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 engine...

Page 3: ... 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 Stow down before turning ...

Page 4: ...onsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing took 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 took 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 tow gear so that you wilt not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stoppi...

Page 6: ...blic Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal taws 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 CraftsmanO product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all prod...

Page 7: ...ex 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 _g Shaft Boot Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge i_ 1 Knob Keys 11111 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette t 7 ...

Page 8: ... shaft Align mounting holes in ex tension and lower 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 ...

Page 9: ...nt 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 _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Op...

Page 10: ...justments 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 from thi...

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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided wilt 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: ...icates 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 dectutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of trac...

Page 13: ...aving 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 tractor o...

Page 14: ...ged wilt 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 control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control AI_ CAUTION Do not operate the mower without e...

Page 15: ... 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 engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may oc...

Page 16: ...umps 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 welt 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 t...

Page 17: ... To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments wilt 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 ...

Page 18: ... sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to at 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 wa...

Page 19: ... viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 R Check your engine oil level more frequent ly to avoid possible engine damage from running tow 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 start...

Page 20: ...ir to clean cartridge JCover J Cartridge Slots 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 Clea...

Page 21: ...O 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 Rott belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconne...

Page 22: ...height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge of mower to _ ground _ _ _ Ground Une Bottom edge of eJ_Agr und Arm 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 front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be...

Page 23: ...lutch 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...

Page 24: ...ge has occurred to affect 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 was...

Page 25: ... RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Hex Bolt Keps Nut Terminal Door Cable Terminal Negative Guard Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of t...

Page 26: ...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 26 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: ...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 alt wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments sec...

Page 29: ... of grass leaves i 3 and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel 4 I Clogged mower deck vent 15 holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 ...

Page 30: ...f grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Switch is OFF 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 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 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3...

Page 31: ...ALTERNATOR I sAMP AC_ 3600 RPM DIODE i ORANGE 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM UGHTS OFF HEADLIGHTS T NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 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 THE L...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273810 ELECTRICAL 22 I I I i I i I I 4 26 i 10 I I i 27 I I 25 I I I I I I i I I I I I I 29 I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...ght Socket W 4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 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 Ign 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 P...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273810 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 273 259 2 __ 258 217 39 272 58 166 208 209 208 219 209 60 74 145 208 chassis Laser lt stlt 25 34 ...

Page 35: ... Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh Hd 1 4 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl 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 179950X428 Cupholder 166 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 207 17670508 ScrewThdrel 5 16 18...

Page 36: ...GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273810 drdve fender sl 26 36 ...

Page 37: ...52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 unc 197 53 105710X Link Clutch 198 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 8883R Cover Pedal 175410 Pulley Engine 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof 134683 Guide Mower Drive Belt R H 1...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273810 STEERING I _39 i _r 42 88 I 29 68 13 65 67 67 15 15 15_ steering pl lt 47 10 43 8 38 ...

Page 39: ...412 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 46 51 73540400 54 71130420 65 160367 67 72110618 68 169827 71 175146 82 169835 87 173966 88 175118 91 175553 NOTE All component dimensions given inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 19182411 Washer 9 161Dx 1 1 20D 11 Ga 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 159945 Adaptor Steering W...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273810 ENGINE 72 81 13 4 14 I J 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine bs lcyl 50 40 ...

Page 41: ...TD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 23 169837 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 179022 Tank Fuel 32 179124X428 Cap Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Oil Drain Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh 3 8 16 x 3 4 72 183906 Screw Socket Head 5 16 18 x 1 78 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Starter Nut 112 3645J Bush...

Page 42: ...Ga Clip Pushqn Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 uric 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 2...

Page 43: ...Tractor Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Sears Decal Deck Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT 18431 lX428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 189038 Owner s Manual English 189039 Owner s Manual Spanish 4 10 wheel 1 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 7 8 9 10 11 PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Serv...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273810 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 19 13 32 19 3 6 4 20 15 20 lift rh 1pc stlt 3 44 ...

Page 45: ...Ik 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle 8 122365X Button Plunger Yellow 11 139865 Link Lift LH Fixed Length 12 139866 Link Lift RH Fixed Length 13 4939M 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 Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 ...

Page 46: ...L NUMBER 917 273810 MOWER DECK 15 136_ 119 67 185 118 2 I 148 142 147 J 106 _ 102 103 175 los_ F 11 I _ 103_ F J 101 _ 104 106 toz_ _ 21 _5 21 139 _134 J136 116 28 29 27 6 19 21 10 9 18 I 42 D man t path stlt 4 46 ...

Page 47: ...515 Washer Hardened 155046 Arm Idler 165723 Spacer Retainer 141043 Guard TUV Idler 67 149846 68 144959 92 STD541437 101 136420 102 71081010 103 19061216 104 STD551110 105 160793 106 2029J 113 17060512 116 184219 117 174873 118 73930600 119 STD551037 129 19131312 130 STD523710 131 STD533710 134 156941 135 159765 136 155986 136 159763 139 159767 140 159768 142 165890 143 157109 144 158634 145 165888...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273810 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 8 7O 6A 77_ _ 0 157 i 13 26 _ 15 83 18 4 51 57 58 59 61 48 29 157 I 48 ...

Page 49: ... Spacer 1 130 X 695 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 66 776422 Input Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 69 792170 Retaini...

Page 50: ...E NUMBER 0296 E1 307 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 617 0 691 _ 842 O 718 868 943 O 1022 _ 1266 24 _ 43 7 741 1270 584_ 12641_ I 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL _ I 48 SHORT BLOCK I I 1 I 1330 REPAtR MANUALI I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGtNE I 750 15_ 24 12 20 O 89 50 ...

Page 51: ... MODEL NUMBER 917 273810 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0296 E1 1022 914 21of 24o 118 1022 238_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7_ 868 _ 1022 13_ _4_d_ 1026 847 117 1091 _106 105 276 1127_ 127 51 ...

Page 52: ...DEL NUMBER 917 273810 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0296 E1 305A 643 1267 968 801 803 _ 310 1 311 579 _ _ 50_ 462 802 _ 729 697 _ 1070 lOO2 _ 044_ 1051_ 663___783 1040 806 37_ 74 _ 78 52 ...

Page 53: ...ard 227 691374 Lever Governor Control 697263 Rod Connecting 020 Under 232 691842 Spring Governor size 238 691843 Cap Valve 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 240 298090 Filter Fuel 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 265 691024 Clamp Casing 34 695761 Valve Intake 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp 35 691279 Spring Valve Intake 276 692255 G_ Washer Sealing 36 691279 Spring Valve Exhaust 304 699829 Housing Blower 37 697...

Page 54: ...697124 718 690959 Pin Locating 1264 697104 729 691224 Clip Wire 1265 697125 741 697126 Gear Timing 1266 691917 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1266A 697123 757 697607 Link Counterweight 1267 697424 758 697134 Counterweight 1270 697156 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 1279 690960 783 693713 Gear Pinion 1329 789 698329 Harness Wiring 1330 797 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 801 691283 Cap Drive 802 691286 Cap...

Page 55: ... 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 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 slo...

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