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Page 1: ...uilt engines Before you start the en I gine read and understand this Owner s Manual CAUTION 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 corn craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ecause 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 speedin_ the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engi...

Page 3: ... as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure 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 absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without e...

Page 4: ...nsible 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 ex...

Page 5: ...if children enter the area Before and when backing look 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 overtum 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...

Page 6: ...r tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and usingyour tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _ WARNING This tr...

Page 7: ...ts boxes from carton 2 Cut from top to bottom along lines on all four corners of carton and lay panels flat 3 Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid CHECK BA I rERY 1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on ...

Page 8: ...or location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read understand 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 objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed 2 Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline 3 Sit on seat in o...

Page 9: ...hat you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed I No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated...

Page 10: ...ARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L c I A FACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED Alq ACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 10 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 11: ...ted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor RANGESHIFT LEVER Al...

Page 12: ...ire Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving 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 discharged and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning o...

Page 13: ...g gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Bracket 3 8 16 Locknut 3 8 ShoulderBolt Gaug_ TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Lower mower with attachment lift control 3 Start mower blades by ...

Page 14: ...store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in temperatures below32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting _1 CAUTION 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...

Page 15: ...is attached to tractor 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 Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distribution of clippi...

Page 16: ...r 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 All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and c...

Page 17: ...1 Raise mower to highest position to allow 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 washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt sec...

Page 18: ...tion SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 1 Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 h...

Page 19: ...LEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled ...

Page 20: ...der right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage parking brake Front Mower Bracket Chassis Bracket 1 Swing anti sway bar to left side of mower deck 2 Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor IMPORTANT Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves 3 If e...

Page 21: ...k measurements after adjusting Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjustment 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 adjusted so the front is approximately 1 ...

Page 22: ...mary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely Screws L H Mandrel V Cover 8 Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 9 Install belt in both idlers Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown 10 Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley 1 1 Roll belt into upper groove of L H mandrel pulley 12 Ca...

Page 23: ...lt Mandrel Idler TO ADJUST ATrACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service The clutch has a built in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Make sure attachment clutch and ignition swi...

Page 24: ...ys as shown 3 Make sure V part of belt engages V idler 4 Place belt around transaxle pulley beginning at top V part of belt should engage transaxle pulley 5 Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper 6 Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keepers 7 Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel c...

Page 25: ...rt other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES o 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 to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK...

Page 26: ...GINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as de scribed below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast position 2 Check that swivel is against stop If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back ...

Page 27: ...peed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Ovempeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any nece...

Page 28: ... forming 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 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and car...

Page 29: ...k all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Cieahireplace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Check all wiring 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 8 Contact a Sears or other qualified servi...

Page 30: ... mower 4 Bent blade mandrel 4 5 Clogged mower deck vent 5 holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 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 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and ca...

Page 31: ... 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 CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 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 slower speed 3...

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Page 33: ...SULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD 8E REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING EL CTRtC CLL_CH J CLUTCH I BRAKE PEDAL UP IE I A RED _1 SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED _ uIE r FUEL IGNITION UNIT FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID RELAY REGULATO __ PTO SWITCH HEADLIGHTS POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C G B H ON C F B E A D REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS GFC NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS H B DA 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274970 I 27 33 I I I I I 4 ...

Page 35: ...9 179763 81 109748X DESCRIPTION Battery Boll Hex Head 1 4 20 x 3 4 Tray Battery Boll 1 4 20 x 7 5 Zinc Hold downBattery Dash Mount Nut Push Nylon 1 4 Switch Interlock Harness Socket LightW 4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery Cable Battery Fuse Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground Switch Plunger Switch Ign Key ignition Hamass Ign Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Solenoid Ammeter Switch PTO Prot...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274970 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 21 17 ...

Page 37: ...sp Chassis Rh 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 56 154914 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Lh 58 183569 Bracket Fender 63 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga PART NO 1749O6O8 156973 17490508 177679 142992 144911 DESCRIPTION Screw Thdr 3 8 15 x 1 2 Guide BeltGear Drive ScrewThdroL 3 16 18x 1 2 Keeper Belt Stop Over Center Mower Bracket Support Transaxle STD551143 Washer LookHvy Hlcl Spr 7 16 180366 Rail FrameL...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274970 GROUND DRIVE 28 9 39 37 36 15 47 _ 48 62 38 ...

Page 39: ...25 136923 Puck Brake Top 65 179163 26 137552 Spring Return 66 140296 27 17490528 Screw Hex WshThd 67 19131312 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 68 5142H 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 69 136327 29 137213 Brake Rod 117 73900600 30 19131616 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 150 9858M1 34 71673 Cap Plunger 35 137648 Rod Parking Brake 36 149412 Spdng DriveGround 37 121749X Washer 25 32 x1 1 4 x 16 Ga Nyliner Screw Fin 10 24 x 1...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274970 STEERING ASSEMBLY 15 1313 I _1 7 8 4O ...

Page 41: ... Ring Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock I Ivy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asm Steering Rod Asm Tie Ball J Ball Vgt Inc Kay No 3640 Oraglink Ball Joint Solid Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steedng Bushing Strg Btk Screw Washer 13132x 2 3 8 x 1...

Page 42: ...Clutch 47 175288 Tank Fuel Rear 5 0 62 146629 Cap Asm Fuel 69 165391 ControlThrotUe 70 176069 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 X 5 8 71 176070 ContmtChoke 74 162295 Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 79 71070512 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 81 148456 Bushing 82 148315 StemTank Fuel 83 171877 Fuel Line 84 17060624 Spark Arrester Kit Clip Washer Clamp Hose DESCRIPTION Screw Tr 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 UNC Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 UNC Washer 1 1...

Page 43: ...ownlock 3 8 16 Uric Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt5 16 18Uncx 3 4 w Seres Pan Seat Bracket MountingSwitch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Split KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 121250X Spdng Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 18 19171912 Washer 17 32xl 3 16xl 2 Ga 19 166369 Knob Seat 20 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 22 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc NOT...

Page 44: ...atic DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Repl Parts Decal Engine Decal Battery Reflector Taillight Decal Handle LftHeight Adjust Lift Handle Pad FootrestLH Pad FootrestRH Manual Owner s Eng Manual Owner s Span WHEELS TIRES 3 7 4 10 5 9 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106228X624 t 1 106277 624 4 9134H 10 7154J 5 106230X 9 140183 6 278H 12 6856M 7 9040H 8 104757X428 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap Valv...

Page 45: ...p Handle Fluted 41 73540600 Button Plunger 42 19112410 Plunger Button 43 123934X Spring 2 1 8 70 145212 Unk Lift 72 110452X Retainer Spring 73 73350600 Arm SuspensionVgt 75 175805 Bearing 76 175560 Retainer Spring 78 175689 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 80 126684X Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 82 169484 Trunnion InfinHeight Nut Special Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Spring CompressionInf Hgt Rod Adj Lift Knob In...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274970 MOWER DECK 45 46 49 41 49 I 46 43 45 116 117 118 J 19 117 30 32 21 18 21 47 46 ...

Page 47: ...ower 46 72 19131616 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18UNC 116 137644 Bracket Deflector 117 133957 Cap Sleeve 118 73930600 Spring Torsion Deflector 119 19121414 Nut Push 126 144948 DeflectorClipping 127 146763 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 166209 Rod Hinge 143651 Screw Thd Rolling Washer Spacer Mower Ventad Pulley Mandrel Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Anchor Spring Deck 46 Screw 3 6 16 x 1 3 4 DESCRIPTION Washer 13 3...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274970 TRANSAXLE 3 5 4 6 I 2 16 15 7 25 24 48 ...

Page 49: ...Oil Seal 82 136984 Pressure Relief Valve 84 5384J Gearcase Reverse IdlerShaft 85 2978J and Bearings R H Includes 86 633A85 Key No s 17 18 25 33 50 87 8739H1 63 77 and 82 88 4924H Dowel Pin 89 19151516 NeedleBeadng Thrust Bearing Race 90 110542X 4th ReductionGear Shaft 91 19181511 4th ReductionGear Spacer Thrust Bearing Race 92 75J Gate Lower Shift Gearcase and Bearings L H 93 co274H includes Key N...

Page 50: ...S STRA I TON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0177 E1 213_ 216 1 2 _1 267 _ 718 287 dP 5o4O 447A 25o_ 1035 25O oo I019LABELKIT 691 I IC _OWN_R S _ UAL I Io_ _ sstoN L BEt 447A 3O4 447A 305g 447 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 163_ 1022 _ _ 5O ...

Page 51: ... 1029 1100 OlO s _G 5o2A B 742 4040 5o2A 8 691 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633e 987 104 _ 672 lOSi W 1123 O 117 0 A 1124 137 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 _ 62_e 137 _ 672_ 150 1123 O 276 _ l 1124 914 _ 1__5J 11 _ _ 418 _ _ _ 11128 1_1 lO8 _ _ i _ I h31113o ss l 5oe 1 27_1 117f 276Q I 118 _ 51 ...

Page 52: ...CTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274970 BRIGGS STRATrONENGINE MODEL NUMBER446777 TYPENUMBER0177 E1 It 474 789A 789_ 4C5 6951 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3_ 2 o 20 7_ 8 8 _Q s _ 9 163_ 276 ID lozz 691 8420 1051 803 697_ 52 ...

Page 53: ... 691056 Washer Flywheel 447 89 690283 Plug Oil 95 690718 Screw Throttle Valve 98 499802 Kit Idle Speed 104 690984 _ Pin Float Hinge 105 690985 _ Valve Float Needle 108 690986 Valve Choke 117 690232 O Jet Main Standard 118 690989 Jet Main High Altitude 121 499811 Kit Carburetor Overhaul 125 499804 Carburetor 690993 Valve Throttle 499805 Kit Throttle Shaft 499806 Float Carburetor 499803 Tube Fuel Tr...

Page 54: ...90958 Nut Carburetor 1023 499599 Cover Rocker Cylinder 1 668 691215 Spacer 1023A499600 Cover Rocker Cylinder 2 672 690234 _ 1 Gasket Carburetor Plate 1024 499054 Pump Oil 691 690657 Seal Governor Shaft 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel 695 693149 Screw Ring Gear 1026A690982 Rod Push Aluminum 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1027 696854 Filter Oil 703 691010 Clip 1029 690972 Arm Rocker 718 690959 Pin Locating 1...

Page 55: ...ong 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 slope of the hill ...

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