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Page 1: ...sly built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat I Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craffsman ...

Page 2: ...because 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 Repa rs necessary because of operator negligence includnng but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of eng...

Page 3: ...s 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 eit...

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 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 stoppin...

Page 6: ...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 using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com...

Page 7: ... down 4 Get off seat without moving its adjusted position 5 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Knob W NOTE You may now rollor drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its h...

Page 8: ...mance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton I Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps I Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower...

Page 9: ...OW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS A nACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 9 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 10: ...TLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed BRAKE PEDAL Used for 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 IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PL...

Page 11: ...ngine to backfire 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 discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cau...

Page 12: ...in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 Iocknut and tighten securely 3 Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole 3 8 16 Locknut 3 8 Gaug_ Shoulder Bolt 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 ...

Page 13: ...ainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness _LCAUTION Wipe of...

Page 14: ...driving the unit in cold weather the transmission should be warmed up as follows 1 Be sure the tractor is on level ground 2 Place the motion control lever in neutral Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position 3 Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can be used during the engine warm up per...

Page 15: ...rimming 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 clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction makin...

Page 16: ...ver 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 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...

Page 17: ...er to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque I...

Page 18: ...axle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest Sears or other qualified service center 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 SF SJ Selec...

Page 19: ...cleaner cartridge cover and secure with knobs IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deteriora tion of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge Foam L ov_ Pre Clea_e_ CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wir...

Page 20: ...plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER 1 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 If equipped turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting 3 Lower mower to its lowest position 4 Remove retainer spring holding anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti sway bar from bracket 5 Remove four retainer springs from fron...

Page 21: ...nt 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 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance P directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necess...

Page 22: ...r arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely 8 Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing Screws L H Mandrel __ _t Cover _ L H Mandrel Idler Pulleys 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 11 Roll belt into upper groove of L ...

Page 23: ...w R H Mandrel Cover TO ADJUST A I rACHMENT 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 your nearest authorized service center department 1 Make sure attachment clutch and...

Page 24: ... and reassemble with corssbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe in is required for proper steering operation Toe in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged check toe in and adjust if necessary TO CHECK TOE IN 1 Position front wheels straight ahead 2 Measure ...

Page 25: ...K cable Door _ to the NEGATIVE terminal C of _ _ fully charged battery Terminal 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK Guard cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 4_II_CAUTION Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristw...

Page 26: ... ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke 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 choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not...

Page 27: ...m 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 ca...

Page 28: ... 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 Drain fuel tank and carbure tot refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 1...

Page 29: ...wer 4 Bent blade mandrel 4 5 Clogged mower deck vent 5 from build up 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 Drain fuel tank and carburetor r...

Page 30: ...tor Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing I Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 3O 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 FAS...

Page 31: ...1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRJNG INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERViCiNG OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING FUEL SHUT_ FF SOLENOID CHARGING SYSTEM O6JTPUT 16 AMp OC 3_O RPM RELAY RED A _ REGULATO EU OW 28 V_4_TS AC 3_ _ PTO SWITCH HEADLIGHTS POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C G B H ON C F B E A D REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS GFC NON REMOVABLE CONNECTrONS H B DA 31 ...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274980 24 _ 42 43 I I 25 i 33 I I I 52 I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...ghtW 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 24 4206J Cable Battery 25 146149 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 170238 Harness Ign 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822 Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop 79 1...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274980 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 161 158 141 _ 55_ 15o _ 15o I 122 17 144 28 21 17 86 159 156 152 156 _156 142 17 44 _ 17 4517 17 34 ...

Page 35: ... Fender 165 39 175278 Bracket Axle Front 166 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 167 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 45 154913 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Rh 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front PART NO 154914 183569 174906o08 17490508 142992 18O366 736806O0 161464 164863 74780716 DESCRIPTION Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Lh Bracket Fender Screw Thdr 3 8 16 x 1 2 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Stop Over Center Mower...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274980 GROUND DRIVE 7 69 33 127 120 142_ 117 108 42 77 65 6 38 46 36 35 37 56 38 151 152 _ 2 58 J 77 _148 111 120 145 112 36 ...

Page 37: ...n Hex 7 16 14 x 1 1 2 145 163168 61 143995 Pulley Trensaxle 146 140462 64 176601 Shaft Clutch Brake Pedal 147 141322 65 179613 Bolt Shoulder 148 17060620 68 STD571812 Pin Roll 151 74760514 69 123800X Washer 152 178705 70 179612X428 ConsoleFuelWindow 153 4997H 73 74490548 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 x 3 Gr 5 74 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 77 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 Gr 5 89 73680700 Nut ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274980 STEERING ASSEMBLY 34 I 23 22 31 42 19 27 28 6 I 47 50 1313 I 1 I I I 38 ...

Page 39: ...t Fin Hex 5 6 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Bearing AxleFront Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asro Steering Rod Asm Tie Ball J Ball Vgt Inc Key No 36 40 Draglink Ball JointSolid Vgt Support Asro Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 ...

Page 40: ...ne VGT ElectClutch 47 175288 Tank Fuel Rear 5 0 62 146629 Cap Asm Fuel 69 165391 ControlThrottle 70 176069 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 X 5 8 71 176070 ControEChoke 74 162295 Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 79 71070512 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 81 148456 Bushing 82 148315 Stem Tank Fuel 83 171877 FuelLine 84 17060624 Spark Arrester Kit Clip Washer Clamp Hose DESCRIPTION Screw TT 3 8 16x2 1 4 UNC Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 UN...

Page 41: ...rownlock 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt5 16 18Uncx 3 4 w Sems Pan Seat Bracket MountingSwitch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Split KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 18 19171912 Washer 17 32xl 3 16x 12 Ga 19 166369 Knob Seat 20 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 22 STD54 431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc NOT...

Page 42: ...ON Decal V Belt Drive Schematic Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Repl Parts Decal Engine Decal Battery Reflector Taillight Decal Handle LftHeight Adjust Lift Handle Decal Bypass Pad FootrestLH Pad FootrestRH Manual Owner s Eng Manual Owner s Span WHEELS TIRES 3 7 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X624 RimAssembly Front 11 106277X624 RimAssembly Rear 4 81...

Page 43: ...spension Vgt Bearing Retainer Spring Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Infin Height Nut Special Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 32 137150 Spring Compression Inf Hgt 34 137167 Rod Adj Lift 35 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc 38 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 39 123935X Plug Hole 40 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 41 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 42 19112410 Wash...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274980 MOWER DECK 116 117 49 46 45 47 117 21 21 26 27 18 ...

Page 45: ...er 46 72 19131616 Nut Crewolock 5 16 18UNC 116 137644 Bracket Deflector 117 133957 Cap Sleeve 118 73930600 Spdng Torsion Deflector 119 19121414 Hut Push 126 144948 Deflector Clipping 127 146763 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 166209 Rod Hinge 143651 Screw Thd Roiling Washer Spacer Mower Vented Pulley Mandrel Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Anchor Spdng Deck 46 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 DESCRIPTION Washer 13 32 x...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274980 TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 331 3000 r 62 ...

Page 47: ... Arm Return 116 169539 Retaining Ring 35 178319 Arm Actuating 117 161168 Std Hdls Pin 36 169528 5 16 24 Stud 120 142883 Puck Brake 37 142967 Puck Friction 121 169540 Rib Neck Bolt 2 38 150787 Bypass Plate 122 178329 Brake Yoke 39 169529 Bypass Actuator 124 178330 Arm Brake 40 142945 Lip Seal 125 142887 Pins Brake 41 142952 Bypass Arm 126 161172 Lockwasher 1 4 42 142953 Retaining Ring 127 161173 Nu...

Page 48: ...TON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0177 E1 E13 216 1 t 1o T 11_ lee_ 267 524O 32 _ I019 LABEL KIT 146 741 10171_ T 1013 I 1 58 OWNER S MANUAL I I 1036 EMISSION LABEL J 447A 967 3O5 3O4 447A 617 s4_ 654 O 1027_ 53 1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 48 ...

Page 49: ... _I_ 505 IB _ 335 o 7_ _ _ 628 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 I_ _J 276 633 e 5 _ 552A 742 _r_ 4O40 332A 8 691 6 987 104 _ 672 105 0 1123 O 117 _ A 1124 _ c D 137 977 CARBURETOR GASK _ T SET 987 150 _ 1123 _ 276 O 1124 _G 1022 1023A 251 1169 r_ 141 672 108_ I _ 11311130 95 _ _ c _ _ 117 276 O 118 _ 49 ...

Page 50: ...MBER 917 274980 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0177 E1 4I 363 o olr 1005_ 332 474 s2sI 6951 48 4O5 358 ENGINE G ASKE I SET 276 0 1022 691 I_ 842 51ol 783 010_ 1o01_ 1o_ 803 311 797 _ OOl E07_ 5O ...

Page 51: ...r Valve 332 691059 Keeper Valve 333 691060 Tappet Valve 334 691061 Camshaft 337 491055 Short Block 446777 0027 358 694012 E2 363 691062 Replacement Engine 383 690966 Manifold Intake 385 690960 Gasket Intake 387 808656 Stud Carburetor 404 690442 Screw Intake Manifold 405 690960 Screen Rotating 418 690999 Screw Rotating Screen 445 695667 Washer Flywheel 447 691003 Plug Oil RPM Screw Throttle Valve K...

Page 52: ...90958 Nut Carburetor 1023 499599 Cover Rocker Cylinder 1 668 691215 Spacer 1023A499600 Cover Rocker Cylinder 2 672 690234 O 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 1929 690972 Arm Rocker 718 690959 Pin Locating 1...

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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 ...

Page 56: ... lawn equipment and electronics 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 on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 u s _ 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparac _n a demicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 _88 7s4 6427 Au Canada pour service en f_is 1...

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