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Page 1: ...ly 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 webske www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...irsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut not limitedto damage caused bytowingobjects beyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frame or crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbutnot limitedto elec trical and mechanicaldamagecaused byimproperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amountof engine oil failur...

Page 3: ...lear 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 Never leave a ...

Page 4: ...sponsible 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: ...nterthe 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 ti...

Page 6: ...er 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 manuaJ REPAIR PROTECTION 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 require repair from ti...

Page 7: ...Mower Leveling Wrench Bubble Level Keys 2 Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette ...

Page 8: ... the way down 4 Get off seat without moving its ad justed position 5 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Knob NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Press lift ever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to...

Page 9: ...er deck 4 Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck _CAUTmON Do not remove deflector shield from mower Deflector ShieUd PUate Latch Hooks TO CONVERT TO BAGGmNG OR DmSCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory NOTE It is not necessary to change blades The mulching blades are designe...

Page 10: ...ted properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers v Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped v Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following important items v Engine oil is at p...

Page 11: ...uld 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 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 ...

Page 12: ...H 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor mGNITmON SWmTCH Used for starting and stopping the engin...

Page 13: ...rating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL Use choke control whenever you are start ing a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to disengage MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged...

Page 14: ...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 _CAUTmON Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachme...

Page 15: ...f any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame mMPORTANT When operating in tempera tures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting CAUTmON Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage t...

Page 16: ... procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor mMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstall ation before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel contr...

Page 17: ... a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS mMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The speciat mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be not...

Page 18: ...ll 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 proper air fuel mixture and ...

Page 19: ...arpened 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 If bolt needs replacing replace only with approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts ...

Page 20: ...30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil vis_ chartl e NOTE Although multi 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 low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at...

Page 21: ...ds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours ...

Page 22: ...ving retainer spring 5 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 6 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 7 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor mMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links TO mNSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift leve...

Page 23: ...ise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after ad justing Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground Suspension Arm Lift Link ustment Nut FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT mMPORTANT Deck must be le...

Page 24: ... pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission dis engaged position Pull freewheel con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor for ward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need t...

Page 25: ... _ _ h Stationary _ _ I _ Idler Center Span i_ Keeper _ Transmission _ input Pulley _ Clutch Locato r Clutch Wire _ Harness TRANSAXLE MOTmON CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary 1 Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel and lightly tighten 2 Start engine and move motion con trol lever until t...

Page 26: ...sed for emergency starting follow this procedure mMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable ...

Page 27: ... reconnect the headlight wire connector Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers ex pense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset a...

Page 28: ...s adjusted properly see above FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 2 Move throttle control lever to slow posi tion With finger rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM 3 While still holding throttle lever against idle spe...

Page 29: ... 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 damage 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 carb...

Page 30: ...sh under mower 4 Dirty air filter 5 Low oil level dirty oil 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 Adjustme...

Page 31: ...ut uneven Mower biades wiii not rotate 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 2 3 4 5 Faulty operator safety presence control system Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Obstruc...

Page 32: ... control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set between hatf and full speed fast position before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure ...

Page 33: ... TWIN CYL ENGINES I I I CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM FUEL SHUT OFF REGULATOR DISCONNECTE SOLENOID RED REGULATOR _ J J _A __ I ALTERNATOR WIRING INSULATED CLIPS IGNITION SWITCH NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE SERVICING OF UNIT THEY OFF M G A1 NONE SHOULD BE REPLACED TO DN LIGHTS B A1 L A2 PROPERLY SECURE YOUR ON B A1 NONE WIRING START B S A1 NONE...

Page 34: ...ELECTRmCAL TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917 274041 I I I I I 26 40 f I 46 29 7 i i t i i l I I i I I i 34 ...

Page 35: ...Bulb 24 8860R CabIe Starter 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 Hgnition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 188031 Harness Hgnition 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover TerminaI 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 46 169635 Hourmeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 55 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274041 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 90 31 209 _ f 206 chassis stealth stlt 21 209 209 60 74 54 60 37 209 209 j14 38 54 278 _ 209 209 13 209 36 ...

Page 37: ...vot Mower Rear 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 58 175351 Duct Hood 59 187495 Bushing 1 375 OD 60 STD533707 Boit Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 uric x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 uric 90 124346X Nut Self Thrd Wshd 1 4 Zinc 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 15...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917 274041 GROUNDDRmVE 36 202 150 48 27 151 49_ 51 47 120 _ 37 36 35 53 77 16 84 16 f 19 24 _ 26 26_ 75 73 76 200 I 2 263 55 drive hydro stlt 73 38 ...

Page 39: ...Idler Fiat 165 165623 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove 166 17490510 48 154407 BelIcrank Clutch Grnd Drw Sti 168 165492 49 123205X Retainer Belt 169 165580 50 72110612 Bolt 197 169613 51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 198 169593 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 199 169612 53 105710X Link Clutch 200 72140508 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 202 72110614 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 254 170...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274041 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY i L_ _12 _ _36 91 88 46 15 4O 68 67 13 6 32 _ 87 e4 35 67 steering stealth prem 3 4O ...

Page 41: ...3 4 x 16 Ga 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hid Spr 5 16 35 73540500 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 unf 36 155105 BusNng Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 ID x 1 1 20D 11Ga 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 163888X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72110618 Bolt R...

Page 42: ... Muffler Asm Twin Lo Tone Exhaust Tube RH Exhaust Tube LH Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 w sems Shield Browing Muffler Gasket Tube Drain oiI Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Shield Heat Control Choke KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 31 179022 Tank Fue 4 0 Rear 32 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose Black 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fu...

Page 43: ...w 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk NyI 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 88 Zinc Spring Cprsn Plate 1 310 Ga Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat Bolt S...

Page 44: ...93273 Decal V Belt Schematic DecaI Reflector RH DESCRIPTION Decal Steering Wheel Decal Fender Decal Fender Opr Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Deca Engine Decal Deck level Pad Footrest ST LT LH Pad Footrest ST LT RH Decal By Pass Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 4 10 3 9 wheel 1 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X417 278N 9040H 8 106108X41...

Page 45: ...aring Ny on Grip Handle Fluted Link Lift L H Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Sus Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 une Trunnion Front Susp KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 uric 19 139868 Arm Asm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing PNot Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height Hndicator 37 123935X Hug Hole 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 1...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274041 MOWER DECK 117 34 149 5 6 19F 21 144 _ 4s 140 55 138 21 2 _ 23 24 6 29 27 18 42 D elec t path adjwl stlt 3 46 ...

Page 47: ...22 31 187690 Washer Spacer 149 165898 32 173436 Pulley Mandrel 150 19091210 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 159 STD533717 34 STD533717 Bolt 182 179126 36 173438 Pulley Idler Flat 183 163552 40 73900600 Nut Lock 3 8 16 unc 184 19131410 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 130794 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd RoII 1 4 20 x 5 8 54 178515 Washer Hardened 181542 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 122052X Spacer Re...

Page 48: ...4_ CO 79 73 77 16 81 12 35 64 2 32 4 125 59 60 58 122 _ 120 t 0 _ 85 14_ 56_ 2 55 _ 34X lO9 83 19 _j57 127 107 90O Z U 0 m _ x_ F mO o_ m F_ m zr_ c _z m_ _m 6 4 ...

Page 49: ...haft 42 170395 Magnet Ring 109 170434 43 170396 Spring Bypass 111 170435 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 112 170436 Long 113 170437 45 170397 Filter 116 170438 46 170398 Base Filter 119 170439 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 120 170440 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 121 170441 49 170401 Arm Bypass 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 External 122 170442 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250Tc 123 170443 52 1...

Page 50: ...BER 407577 TYPE NUMBER 0284oE1 267 _ lss 11 265 267 252 _ _o ___ lO3_ 017 o _329 REPLACEMENTENGIN_ I 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1 68 WNER s MANUALI I lo36EMISSION LABELI 24_ 741 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I lo13 _1_ 1 89 691 20 445 967 3O5 304 855 51 1027 D s9 447A 526 501 5O ...

Page 51: ...407577 TYPE NUMBER 0284 E1 1j y 3 _ 227 635 505 385 788 _ _ 387 628 918 0 _ 868 211 209 _ 562 1022 914 231 108 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 105 _ 104 51 633 276 51A _ _ 87 51B _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET SlB 552 r_ 552A _ 742 404 _ _ 552A 691 633 lO5 1127 276 51 ...

Page 52: ...S ENGINE MODEL NUMBER407577 TYPENUMBER0284 E1 74I_ 334 lO7O _ _ 1005 332 _ _ 75 1119 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 9_ 12 51B_ 51A 726_ 695 _ 185 0 a68_P 943 1022_ 842 691 524 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 _ 7_ 51 1022 _ 51A_ 51B 573 405 544 697 52 ...

Page 53: ...trol 26 499606 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 216 691022 Link Choke 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 219 698231 Gear Governor 28 690229 Pin Piston 220 690412 Washer Governor Lever 29 Rod Connecting 222 698761 Bracket Control See Reference 16 227 691048 Lever Governor Control 32 690976 Screw Connecting Rod 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 33 499596 Valve Exhaust 240 691035 Fiker Fue 34 499597 Valveqntake 250 69...

Page 54: ...5 691042 668 691215 Spacer 1036 695704 691 690657 Seal Governor Shaft 1051 691265 695 693149 Screw Ring Gear 1054 280275 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1058 275475 703 691010 Clip 1059 698516 718 690959 Pin Locating 1090 691293 726 499612 Gear Ring 1095 699822 741 690980 Gear Timing 1100 690973 742 690328 Retainer E Ring 1119 691183 750 696999 Screw OiI Pump Cover 1127 690992 783 693058 Gear Pinion 13...

Page 55: ...CROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX WARNING To avoid serious injury operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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