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Page 1: ...y 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: ...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 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 c...

Page 4: ...le 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 mowing area for another ride and be ...

Page 5: ...es 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 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 Ne...

Page 6: ...ic 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 product...

Page 7: ...eel Insert Steering Boot 1 Hex Bolt R 5 16 18 x 4 Ld Steering Wheel 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Adapter 1 5 16 Lock Washer Seat 1 Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet ...

Page 8: ...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 flat washer 5 16 lock washer...

Page 9: ...al 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 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 oth...

Page 10: ... Product 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 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 ...

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: ... 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 IGNITION SWITCH Used for s...

Page 13: ... 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 on grass areas _CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as describ...

Page 14: ...ng 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 _ CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Clutch Lever Engaged Disengag Position Lift Lever High Position _ _ L...

Page 15: ...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 fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline...

Page 16: ... for best engine performance see TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut Hav...

Page 17: ... 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 help yo...

Page 18: ...seat CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ig nition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch is 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 ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch is engaged any...

Page 19: ...elect the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES t I 4_ oN vJ_ _a_tf 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 ...

Page 20: ...o carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 5 Place new pre cleaner and cartridge firmly in base 6 Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover 7 Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterio ration of the cartridge Do not oil car tridge Do n...

Page 21: ...ve clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push 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 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out...

Page 22: ...Recheck side to side adjustment _ Mandrel I D D l q_ _ _ Both Front Unks Should beEIual in Length _E _ Arm Lift Link N_ Adjustment Trunnion Front Links 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...

Page 23: ...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 Nut A Jam Nut 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 REMO...

Page 24: ...ing 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 Tire seal...

Page 25: ...ding 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 e0s L Terminal _ _ _ _ _ Lj_ Access _ _ _ __ J Door I r_ _ositive _ _I Red _ _ _ Cable Terminal _ _Neaative Guard 4 _ Black Cable 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 ho...

Page 26: ...reases 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...

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: ...ged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 3ORRECTION 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: ...r 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Check all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 15 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine dies when 1 Reverse operati...

Page 30: ...itch 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 slow...

Page 31: ...NECTED r RED SOLE N LOI_NTING SYSTEM OU_TP_UT__ _ _ j_L_ j _ _ Y I 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM DIODE ALTERNATOR I _ _ O T _ O _ _A_ _ _j i i J LIGHT SWITCH LIGHT SWm 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 CHA...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274810 26 29 32 ...

Page 33: ... Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Seat DP w Ramps 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 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 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Cover Terminal Battery 92 193465 Harness Pigtail Rever...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274810 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 273 260 258 39 208 31 207 209 58 208 278 209 6O 2_ 206 209 74 38 _37 208 chassis Laser It stlt 45 34 ...

Page 35: ...R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 uric Grille Lens Asm Includes key nos 258 259 260 263 264 274 275 278 Fend Ftrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Pivot Bracket Assembly Bracket Pivot Air Duct Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 uric Keeper Belt Rear LH Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274810 GROUND DRIVE 84 197 37 75 26 27 drive fender stir 38 36 ...

Page 37: ... 8 16 unc 170 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 unc 198 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 212 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 123583X 121748X STD580025 145090 165592 165711 19171216 166231 150360 8883R Cover Pedal 175410 Pulley Engine 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 STD551143...

Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274810 I I 121_ 3 4_3 I 88 82 15 15 29 steering put 57 46 10 13 65 67 67 38 ...

Page 39: ...r 1 8 x 3 4 32 130465 Rod Tie 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy HLCL Spr 5 16 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 186095X428 Insert Steering Wheel 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 186737 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25132 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 190752 Extension Shaft Steering 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72110618 Bolt RDH...

Page 40: ...54 Engine B S No 31P777 0299 E1 44 17670412 See Breakdown 45 17000612 Muffler Exhaust 46 19091416 Gasket Muffler 62 10010500 Tube Drain Oil Easy 72 71070512 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 78 17060620 Arrestor Spark 81 73510400 Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Clamp Hose DESCRIPTION Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Easy Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh 3 8 16 x 3 4 WEasher 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Washer Split Screw Hex H...

Page 41: ...Bolt 15 134300 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 10 Ga 16 121250X Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut 21 171852 Spring Seat 22 STD541431 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 uric Nut Washer 17 32x1 3i16x12Ga Bolt ...

Page 42: ...h Tractor DESCRIPTION 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 TIRES 5 8 7 4 10 3 9 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire N...

Page 43: ... BIk 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 1t2 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: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274810 MOWER DECK 113 111 21 2 I 119 118 _ 5 6 1J 21 42 D man t path silt 3 16 14 18 13_ 18 29 i 117 116 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...91210 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 152 169676 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5t8 x 16 Ga 158 17720408 29 131491 Rod Hinge 159 STD533717 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 184 19131410 31 187690 Washer Spacer 185 188234 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 130794 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 STD533717 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 318 16 unc 169583 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 S...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274810 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 47 67 15 82 11 18 4 83 MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE Model et S_riel Chiffre Ici I 41A 4PA 46 ...

Page 47: ... 1 4 69 792170 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 70 786187 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 71 788069 71B 788092 Retaining Ring 76 780090 Retaining Ring Thrust Washer 627 ID x 77 788078A 031W 79 792144 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 82 778333 031W Thrust Washer 762 ID x 83 778338 031W Anti Rotation Washer 632 85 792154 87 788089A Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 150 788093A 032W Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 157 788088A Use As Needed 180 730...

Page 48: ...LABEL KIT I 15e I 1068 OwNER S MANUALI _ 22 4 I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 46 SHORT BLOCK I 1 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I Ol 750 _ I 1329REPLACEMENTENGINE I 1270 I_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 04 _ 634A_ 987_ 105 _ 137d_ 276_ r_l 03_ 106 _ _ 634m 1266tjI 95_ 117 _ 142 _ 6170 1266A C_ 146 e I I 741 142 lO6 _1 4 J 137 276 1127L _ 1091 127 G 947_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 137 C_ 276 1266AC_ 118 24o_ 1027 200 6...

Page 49: ...ATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0378 E1 1022 238 35 6170 54 _ 654 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 868 _ 801 _ 544_ 803 _ 310 I 311 579 _ _ 503_ 462 802 305A _ _ 1040 305 1022 53 729 697 _ 74 968 1267 643 1070 1005 363 1044_ _ lO5 763 49 ...

Page 50: ...or 28 697099 Pin Piston 209 692208 Spring Governor 29 697126 Rod Connecting Standard 216 691840 Link Choke 697263 Rod Connecting 222 694042 Bracket Control 020 Undersize 227 691374 Lever Governor Control 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 232 691842 Spring Governor 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 238 691843 Cap Valve 34 695761 Valve Intake 240 394358 Filter Fuel 35 691279 Spring Valve Intake 265 691024 Clamp ...

Page 51: ...4 697157 Screw 1119 691183 Breather Passage Cover 1127 691657 691 692407 Seal Governor Shaft 1263 697124 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1264 697104 718 690959 Pin Locating 1266 691917 729 691224 Clip Wire 1266A 697123 741 697128 Gear Timing 1267 697424 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1270 697156 757 697607 Link Counterweight 1329 758 697134 Counterweight 1330 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 783 693713 Ge...

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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 Fotd this page a_ong dotted Iine 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 fotd in the direction of hiti stope you want to measure 4 Compare the an...

Page 56: ...s call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM Au Canada pour service en fran ais 1 80...

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