Page 1: ... buimt engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manuak Read and follow aH 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 Men Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...
Page 2: ...necessarybecauseof 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 ...
Page 3: ...ea 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 Slow down before turning _ Nev...
Page 4: ...ponsible 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 ...
Page 5: ...enterthe area Beforeand when backing look behind and downfor small children Mowup and downslopes 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 stopping on a slope If t...
Page 6: ...ode Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is availaNe through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTmON AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all prod ucts it may requi...
Page 7: ... 2 20 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot Seat 1 Large Flat Washer m Steering Extension Shaft 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: ...extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely mMPORTANT 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 s...
Page 9: ... 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 DRmVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for mocation and function of controms _WARNmNG Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section ...
Page 10: ...nts 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 V CHECKMST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Qua...
Page 11: ...ld result 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 _hlI lllIJll 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 ...
Page 12: ...R 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 GEARSHmFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of...
Page 13: ...ore leaving the operator s position TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever 1 Start tractor with clutch brake pedal de pressed and gearsh...
Page 14: ...gh roiling 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 _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Lift Lever High Position Attachment Clutch Lever Low Engaged Position Disengaged Position Shiel...
Page 15: ...ion 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 pedat and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N positio...
Page 16: ...lching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy grass re duce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly f 4 J J 00272 If grass is extremely tall i...
Page 17: ... not cover 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...
Page 18: ...e mower to highest position to al low access to blades 2 Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Instatl 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...
Page 19: ... 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 dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube...
Page 20: ...is manual mN UNE FUEL FmLTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbu retor rep acement 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 I...
Page 21: ... housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Smal Clutch S Smal Retainer Clutch Spring_ 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor mMPORTANT If an attachmen...
Page 22: ...tom edge of Check adjustment on right side of trac tor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the 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 t...
Page 23: ...pped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Place...
Page 24: ...e with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect 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 sq...
Page 25: ...nals in same position as old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 6 First connect 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 Keps Nut Hex BoUt Terminal Access _ _ _ Door t I I Cable Term...
Page 26: ...in too tight NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a Iimiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limker cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle 1 Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly...
Page 27: ...rming 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 an...
Page 28: ...ged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter CORRECTmON 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: ... 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: ...amaged 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 between half and futl speed fast position before stopping engine Remove obstruction 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 slow...
Page 31: ...CH _ _ i SLACK CLUTCH OFF GROUNDING CONNECTOR 1 SPARK 1 r SLACK f_ IGNITION _ PLUG U UNIT GAP w J 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM ALTERNATOR CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 15 AMP DC 3600 RPM RED _ REGULATOR IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE 02731 NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS O REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BROWN WIRING INSULATED...
Page 32: ...ELECTRmCAL TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917 273850 11 29 12 i i i i 32 ...
Page 33: ...arness Light 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 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 5...
Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273850 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 273 259 260 166 208 217 209 60 39 58 166 209 208 219 219 209 74 208 chassis Laser It stlt 25 34 ...
Page 35: ... STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 uric 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 ScrewThdrol 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 18 TT 20...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273850 GROUND DRIVE 57 212 70 116 202 150 151 51 29 26 27 drive fender stlL26 6 ...
Page 37: ...62 73680400 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler 163 74780416 47 127783 PulIey Idler V Groove PIastic 165 165623 48 154407 BelIcrank Clutch Grnd Drv Stl 166 17490510 49 123205X Retainer Belt 168 165492 50 72110612 Bolt Cam Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 169 165580 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 uric 170 178394 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 uric 197 169613 53 105710X Link Clutch 198 169593 55 105709X Spri...
Page 38: ...STEERmNG TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273850 i _12 _39 L 37 i g143__ _j_ _ 88 71 I 29 82 15 15 29 15_ steering pl lt 47 46 10 13 os 68 67 67 43 6 38 ...
Page 39: ...30 76020412 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert SteeringWhee 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 IDx 1 1 2OD 11 Ga 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...
Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917 273850 2 1 14 38 lO5_ 32 41 29 23 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester I 105 engine kohler 41 4O ...
Page 41: ... Easy 16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 23 169837 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 179022 Tank FueI 32 179124X428 Cap Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 8543R Line FueI 38 181654 Plug Oil Drain Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fue 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh 3 8 16 x 3 4 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Starter Nut 105 17120616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 112 3645J Bushing 116 184362 Nut Hex Flange Topl...
Page 42: ...TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917 273850 LmFT ASSEMBLY 19 13 13 6 5 13 20 32 _ 19 13 _ 31 32 15 20 Fift rh l piece 3 42 ...
Page 43: ...BIk 629 Hd 7 125631X Grip Handle 8 122365X Button PIunger 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 uric 17 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24...
Page 44: ... 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 i I i I i I i I i I i i Z _J El _ 3 E KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 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 unc 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 ...
Page 45: ...ecal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Sears Decal Deck Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TmRES 5 8 7 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 106732X624 278H 9040H 8 106108X624 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRI...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273850 MOWER DECK 67 119 118 6 f 19 148 48 33 I 142 147 I loo _lo2 lo3 lo5 o c __ _ i b lO4_ _104 106 102 _ 42 D man t path atlt 4 46 ...
Page 47: ...ad 152 169676 31 129963 Washer Spacer 158 17720408 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 159 STD533717 33 178342 Nut Topiock Flanged 184 19131410 34 STD533717 Bolt 185 188234 36 131494 PulIey Idler Fiat 130794 40 73900600 Nut Lock Hg 3 8 16 uric 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 186917 48 133944 Washer Hardened 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 uunc 53 184907...
Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273850 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODELNUMBER206o545C 35A 8 3 18 4 44 57 58 59 6 0 61 29 35 t57 42A 48 ...
Page 49: ...6102 Spacer 1 130X 695 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 20 792077A Bali 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 310OD x 625 L 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x lq 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 Retain...
Page 50: ...TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917 273850 KOHLER ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER SV600 TYPE NUMBER 0001 CYUNDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 18 13 J 1 tt 15 17 9 3 4 1 CRANKCASE I 24 _ 25 j 9 5O ...
Page 51: ...5 S VVasher fiat 1 2 14 20 144 02 S 15 20 318 01 S Head cylinder 15 20 393 01 S 16 20 016 01 S Vaive exhaust 17 2001701 S Vaive intake 16 20 112 02 S 18 20 041 03 S Kit cylinder head gasket 17 20 086 13 S repair 18 20 032 05 S 19 20 411 02 S Rod push 2 19 20 144 04 S 20 20 144 05 S 21 20 468 01 S 22 20 090 01 S 23 20 086 06 S 24 20 010 03 S 25 20 089 06 S 26 20 044 16 S 27 20 468 03 S Crankcase US...
Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273850 KOHLERENGmNE MODEL NUMBERSV600 TYPENUMBER0001 mGNmTmONIELECTRmCAL i 1 2 Q j4 5 1_ BLOWER HOUSmNG AND BAFFLES I 1 _ 3 AmR mNTAKE 1 52 ...
Page 53: ...Kit stator 12 236602 S Connector body 13 M 545020 S Screw hex fHange M5xO 8x20 2 14 41 403 09 S Rectifier reguHator 15 12 132 02 S PHug spark 16 20 584 0 I S ModuHe ignition NOT ILLUSTRATED 20 176 01 S Harness wiring BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 20 027 02 S Housing Mower 20 086 06 S Screw shouHder M5xO 8x36 4 X 25 28 S Washer pHain AIR INTAKE FILTRATION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPT...
Page 54: ...TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917 273850 KOHLER ENGmNE mvmoDEL NUMBER SV000 TYPE NUMBER 0001 2 OraL PAN LUBRICATION_I _ t i t4 t5 54 ...
Page 55: ... 12 380 01 S Pin governor reguHating 12 M 545013 S Screw hex fHange M5xO 8x13 13 M 851030 S Screw hex fHange M8x1 25x30 14 14 2003201 S SeaH Dill 15 25 155 02 S Connector 90 ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 536 03 S 12 237 01 S 24 086 43 S M 664020 S 20 079 02 S 12 089 11 S 20 086 10 S 20 090 02 S 52 211 04 S X 22 11 S 12 1O0 07 S 20 089 07 S 25 158 1...
Page 56: ...TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917 273850 KOHLER ENGmNE iVIODEL NUMBER SV600 TYPE NUMBER 0001 CRANKSHAFT 2 D EXHAUST 13 15 17 13 4 9 56 ...
Page 57: ...flector heat Screw hex fiange M6x1 0x20 Carburetor w gaskets Includes 5 6 Gasket carburetor Gasket air cleaner Stud carburetor Nut hex flange M6x1 0 Screw carb S60x 1 42x85 Bracket fuel pump 11 24 393 16 S 12 M 545010 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl0 2 13 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 6 14 25 050 08 S FHter fuei 15 41 353 15 S Line fuel 2 pump to fiiter 16 24 353 12 S Line fuei 11 puise to pump 17 20 353 01 ...
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Page 59: ...pes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fo_d this page atong dotted Nine indicated above 2 HoNd page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3oSight across the fold in the direction of hiIN sJope you want to measure 4 Compare the ang...
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