Page 1: ... 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: ...necessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbutnot 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 k...
Page 3: ...es Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating 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 3 Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when...
Page 4: ...he watchful care of a respon sible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowi...
Page 5: ...and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of by standers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never ...
Page 6: ...blic 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 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 produ...
Page 7: ...Hex Bolt _c 5 16 18 x 4 Steering Wheel Steering Extension Shaft 1 Large Flat Washer a I I u Steering Wheel Adapter 1 5 16 Lock Washer Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet 2 Keys 7 ...
Page 8: ...ace 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 steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter 6 Assemble large fl...
Page 9: ... 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 Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and ...
Page 10: ...Please review the following checklist v All assembly instructions have been completed v No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely v All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory v Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side...
Page 11: ...rty damage SLOW IGNITION SWITCH PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY t FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION 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 indicates a hazard wh...
Page 12: ...ed 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 IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT L...
Page 13: ...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 on grass areas _CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before le...
Page 14: ...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 Lever High Position Attachment f _ Clutch Lever _ Low Engaged Position Disengag Position Shield REVERSE O...
Page 15: ...for a few seconds re move and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULl mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fr...
Page 16: ...ely move the throttle control to the fast position Engine warm up may take from several seconds to several minutes the colder the temperature the longer the warm up The attachments can also be used dur ing the engine warm up period NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance see TO ADJ...
Page 17: ...ments 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 proper air fuel mixt...
Page 18: ... CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON posi tion and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating When the engine is running with the ig nition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any at tempt...
Page 19: ...ransaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to ...
Page 20: ...tion or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine 2 Remove cover 3 Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre cleaner from base 4 Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 5 Place new pre cleaner and cartridge fi...
Page 21: ...lug 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 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 with auto moti...
Page 22: ...m 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 lift lever...
Page 23: ...th front links Recheck side to side adjustment _ Mandrel Both Front Links Should beEqual in Length Nut _E _ n Arm Lift Link N_ Adjustment 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 shoul...
Page 24: ...s stated 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 MOTION DRIVE 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...
Page 25: ...etaining 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 seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears...
Page 26: ... Slide terminal cover over terminal 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT 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 INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged...
Page 27: ...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 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 carbur...
Page 28: ...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 29: ...ose 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 secti...
Page 30: ...r mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 2 3 4 5 1 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 Empt...
Page 31: ...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 between half and full speed fast position 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 slo...
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Page 33: ...OUTPUT I I I I 5AMP AC 3600 RPM DODE I ALTERNATOR I I C O I ORANGE O _ j _j_j_ J LIGHT SWIT J LIGHT SWITCH _1_ 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF HEADLIGHTS 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...
Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274750 25 34 48 28 27 _ _o_1 I 1 34 ...
Page 35: ... 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 34 110712X Switch Light 40 193372 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 Adapter Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Cover Terminal 92 193465 Harness Pigtail Reverse Switch 93 ...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 212 261 259 260 258 18 39 278 208 31 _ 5 5 209 208 2_ 206 209 60 209 74 37 209 14 37 208 chassis Laser It stk 18 36 ...
Page 37: ...qnk 3 8 16 uric x 1 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 uric 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear LH 115 17490620 ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 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 Black 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 207 17670508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 1...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274750 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 drive fender stlt_38 8 ...
Page 39: ...ch 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 PART NO DESCRIPTION 8883R 175410 173937 10040700 154778 142432 134683 137057 121749X Cover Pedal Pulley Engine Bolt 7 16 20 x 1 5 Washer Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 x 1 2 uric Guide Mower Drive Belt ...
Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274750 STEERING ASSEMBLY _2J_39 L i 2 37 _7 36 15 15 steering pl lt 57 46 10 13 65 68 67 67 67 43 40 ...
Page 41: ... 130465 Rod Tie 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 5 16 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 186781 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 12 Ga 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 unf 41 186737 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 190752 Extension Shaft Steering 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brac...
Page 42: ...own Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Clamp Hose KEY PART NO NO 37 137040 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 10010500 72 71070512 78 17060620 81 73510400 DESCRIPTION Line Fuel Plug 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...
Page 43: ...00002 E Ring 5133 62 18 73800800 5 19211621 Washer 21 32 x 1 x21 Ga 19 139868 6 120183X Bearing Nylong 20 163552 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 31 169865 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 32 73540600 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H DESCRIPTION Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc Arm Suspension Mower Retainer Spring Bearing...
Page 44: ... 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 174648 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 Fig ...
Page 45: ...V Belt Drive Schematic DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Deck B 42 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 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 Stem Value 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 x 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X624 Rim Asm 6 fron...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274750 MOWER DECK 67 il 47 142 117 119 118_ 5 6 1 21 42 D man t path stlt 3 16 14 18 i i 21 28 29 18 13_ 10_ 9_ 27 46 ...
Page 47: ...8 Baffle Vortex 146 171977 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 147 131335 Bracket Deflector 148 169022 Cap Sleeve 149 165898 Spring Torsion Deflector 150 19091210 Nut Push 152 169676 Shield Deflector 158 17720408 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 159 72140614 Rod Hinge 184 19131410 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 185 188234 Washer Spacer 130794 Pulley Mandrel Nut Toplock Flanged Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 Pulley Id...
Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C _A 47 18 4 51 52 2g MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE Model et S_riel i Ch ffre c J 79 42A 48 ...
Page 49: ... 750 ID x 056W Use As Needed Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W Oil Seal 5 8 Bushing 563 Flanged Bushing 5 8 ID Flanged Bushing 751 Brake Disk Brake Pad Plate Brake Pad pkg of 2 Dowel Pin Flat Washer 312 ID x 059W 41A 790079 42 792073A 42A 792085A 43 792075 44 790025 45 786066 46 786086 47 774690 48 774691 49 778356 50 778338 51 778354 52 778352 53 778350 54 778346 56 778355 57 778337 58 778353 59 778351 6...
Page 50: ... 0299 E1 I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 307_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 12 20 617 0 8680 9430 1022 1266 524 _ 8420 _ 718 _ _ 552q_6691 24 43 _ 741 684 _ 11_ 584_ _ 9_ 1264_ 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 750 15_ 12 200 89 1027 50 ...
Page 51: ...ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0299 E1 238 35 1022 6170 616_ _ 1022 404 914 614 _ 54_ 654 643 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 868 525 524F_ 1119_ _ _ _ 801 803_ 310_ 579_46_ _ 503_ 802 729 697 _ 1040 305 1005 363 1070 I044_ 1051 51 ...
Page 52: ... 137 276 950 108 127 G o47 51 1127 106A F I 127A 276A 947A _ NIKKI 1266 0 e 118 527 _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKETSET J 51_ 276 95 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 105 _ 137 0 106 8 142_ 117 _ 231 _ 987 o 276 634_j_ 1266 6170 1266A _ 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ _ 6170 634A 96A _ 127A e 104A 987A 105A _ _ _o_ _ J _ 52 ...
Page 53: ...tor 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 Scre...
Page 54: ...ter 1091 691333 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1095 690190 684 697157 Screw Breather Passage 1119 691183 Cover 1127 695407 691 692407 Seal 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 Cover 1329 757 697607 Link Count...
Page 55: ...opes 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 Heftedge 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 ang...
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