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Page 1: ...ously 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 equipment For answers toyour questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com 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 speeding 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: ...ower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under ...

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 stoppi...

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

Page 7: ...nger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in transmis sion disengaged position See To Transport in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid F Label ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knobs 2 Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat 3 Slide seat until a co...

Page 8: ...ormance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed 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 at the factory Be sure mower d...

Page 9: ...NING 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 ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED _ _ _ _ KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 9 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 10: ...dlights on and off THRO I rLE 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 and lower the mower deck or other attach ments mounted to your t...

Page 11: ... 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 cause browning of grass To eliminate t...

Page 12: ...levis pin 5 Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting IMPORTANT Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck R triai er_ _ ff Clevis Pin 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 Sel...

Page 13: ...intenance 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 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...

Page 14: ...n handle and replace the retainer spring AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before 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 ...

Page 15: ...and 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 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 roun...

Page 16: ...ot cover items that have been subjected to operator _ SI abuse or negligence To receive full value Zerk from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your Front Wheel tractor Bearing All adjustments in the Service and Zerk Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each s...

Page 17: ...and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 2 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 3 Install new or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assembly IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Special blade bolt is heat treated Blade _ _ _ _ a a...

Page 18: ...etergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 _ 40 60 80 100 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level befor...

Page 19: ... grass screen cooling fins and other extemal 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 NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugge...

Page 20: ...m electric clutch pulley 9 Slide mower out from under 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 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 ...

Page 21: ...ble level on decal as indicated Mower is level side to side when bubble is between the two lines in the bubble level If adjustment is necessary turn lift link adjustment nut above yellow cap in appropriate direction to bring bubble between the lines in the bubble level Remove bubble level from mower and store in a safe place Bubble Between Lines __ Bubble Level i_ _ _ Mower Decal Suspenslon Lift L...

Page 22: ...AL IN LENGTH Front Plate Trunnion Assembly TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1 Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake 2 Lower mower to its lowest position 3 Remove screws from R H mandrel cover and remove cover 4 Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface 5 Disconnect R H suspension arm from rear deck...

Page 23: ...mandrel pulley idler pulley and R H mandrel pulley 9 Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface 10 Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely 11 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE SECONDARY DRIVE BELT 12 Install new belt in lower groove of R H mandrel ...

Page 24: ...th an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be adjusted 1 Depress clutch brake pedal and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen j...

Page 25: ...tment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACE MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove st...

Page 26: ...must also be a 12 volt system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO A I FACH 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 to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground aw...

Page 27: ... individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST THRO n LE 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 positi...

Page 28: ... engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position NOTE The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted 2 Idle speed settina With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1200 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained 3 Idle fuel needle setting With throttle control lever in slow p...

Page 29: ...sential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experiance indicates that 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 l...

Page 30: ...ut of adjustment 8 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Brake pedal not depressed 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 3 Weak or dead battery 4 Blown fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1...

Page 31: ...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 32: ... equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel 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 at SLOW position for 30 seconds 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 pos...

Page 33: ... SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING FUEL SPARK PLUGS IGNITION GAP UNE 2PLUGS JE_ _1 FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID CHARGIhlG SYSTEM C4JTpLIT ISAMP DC 36_ RPM RED RELAY PTOSWffCH POS_ON CIRCUIT t OFF C G B H ON C FrB E A D REaU TOR 26 VOLTS AC II 3B00 P PM R GUIATOR DISCC_I_CTED HEADUGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS GFC DA 33 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL N UMBER 917 275023 ELECTRICAL 26 I 34 ...

Page 35: ...Push In 21 175688 Hamess Socket Light W 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 25 150755 Cable Battery 26 108824 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 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 HourmeterAdaptor 79 175242 Bulbholder Asm Incandescent SV 81 109748X R...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275023 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 162 17_ 161 31 28 21 17 47 I 17 19 99 2 122 157 130 17 15 152 160 8__156 96 36 ...

Page 37: ...27 Bracket Pivot Chassis Lh 152 177956 33 161326 Bracket Pivot Chassis Rh 153 179761 34 177018 Plate Asm Engine 156 17000612 35 19111116 Washer 11 32x11 16x16Ga 157 161840 36 17060512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 158 17670608 37 178510X558 Fender Pnt 160 17000512 39 175278 Bracket Axle Front 161 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 162 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 45 176018 Bracket Asm Susp Chas Rh 47 1749...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275023 GROUNDDRIVE 33 127 120 142_ 143 122 64 37 38 5__ 148 111 120 125 24 38 ...

Page 39: ...14 x 1 1 2 143 17060512 61 143995 Pulley Transaxle 145 163168 64 176601 Shaft Clutch Brake Pedal 146 140462 65 179613 Bolt Shoulder 147 141322 68 STD571812 Pin Roll 148 17060620 69 123800X Washer 151 74760514 70 179121X428 ConsoleAutomaticYT GT 152 178705 73 74490548 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 x 3 Gr 5 153 4997H 74 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 77 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 Gr 5 89 7368070...

Page 40: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275023 is _ 1313 4O ...

Page 41: ...d e 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 Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut LockCenter 3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asm Steering Rod Asm Tie Ball J Ball Vgt Inc Key No 36 40 DraglinkVgt SupportAsm SteeringVgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Cap Wheel Steering Bearing Cot Strg Screw 3...

Page 42: ...crew hwhdHi Lo 13 16x3 4 ControlChoke Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Bushing Stem Tank Fuel FuelLine Spark Arrester Kit KEY NO 31 35 37 39 4O 41 42 43 47 62 69 70 71 74 80 81 82 83 84 PART NO DESCRIPTION 145006 Clip 10010500 Washer Split 123487X ClampHose 17490636 Screw lT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 UNC 17490664 Screw TI 3 8 16 x 4 UNC 126197X Washer 1 1 20D x15 32 ID x 250 STD551t43 Washer Lock 7 1...

Page 43: ...16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 18Uncx3 4 w Seres Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 121249X Spacer Split 16 123740X Spring Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 16 19171912 Washer 17 32x1 3 16x12 Ga 19 166 369 Knob Seat 20 124236X Cap Spdng Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 22 73800500 Nut Lock Hx w Ins 5 16 18 NOTE ...

Page 44: ... 18 164065 Decal Insert Strg 19 138047 Decal Battery 20 181470 Decal Deck Level 22 166960 DecalDrawbarCNTRL 23 174969 Reflector TaillightLH 179768X428 Pad FootrestLH 174970 Reflector Taillight RH 179769X428 Pad FootrestRH 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Lift Handle 181138 Owner sManual English 181139 Owner sManual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 3 7 4 10 5 9 8 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap...

Page 45: ...70 145212 Spring 2 1 8 72 110452X Link Lift 73 73350600 RetainerSpring 74 175802 Retainer Spring 75 175805 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 76 175560 NutCrownlock 1 2 13 Uric 77 176205 Trunnion InfinHeight 78 175689 Nut Special 79 175378 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 80 126684X Spring Compression Inf Hgt Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adj Lift DESCRIPTION Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc Pointer Height Indicator Plug Hole Scre...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275023 MOWERDECK 46 45 I 130 46 116 109 26 18 46 ...

Page 47: ...117 174873 Nut Push 118 73930600 DeltectorShield 119 19121414 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 121 174371 Rod Hinge 126 174372 Scraw ThdrollWasher Head 130 17000616 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 131 19131606 Pulley Mandrel 133 72110506 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 184 173979 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 181704 Pulley Idler Flat 174357 Pulley Idler Driven Spacer Retainer Arm IdlerSecondary Cover Mandrel Deck ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275023 TRANSAXLE MODELNUMBER331 3000 12 ...

Page 49: ... SelfTapping 131 142882 51 169530 LowerCover 132 169544 52 169531 GerotorAssembly 134 178331 53 144581 O Ring 136 178332 54 161139 GerotorCover 137 178333 55 178321 Filter 138 178334 56 169533 Charge Manifold 139 161176 57 161142 Retainer MotorBeadng 58 161143 Pin Carder 141 178335 59 161144 15t Planet Gear 144 169545 60 161145 7t Spur Gear 145 169546 61 161146 21t Sun Gear 146 169547 62 161147 Pl...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275023 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV674 TYPENUMBER75544 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 4 CRANKCASE J 3 q_ 17 3 _ P vI J _i XI v i V I o 3 5O ...

Page 51: ...19 S 23 24 032 05 S Seal valve stem 2 17 12 123 04 S 24 235011 S Retainer spring 4 18 M 545016 S 25 24 089 02 S Spring valve 4 26 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 4 19 12 153 02 S 27 t2 755 03 S Kit retainer 4 20 24 038 04 S 28 24 318 67 S Head assembly 1 cylinder 29 24 755 76 S Kit valve cover breather 21 24 755 46 S Inc1 18 19 30 22 12o153 03 S 30 25 313 02 S Grommet rubber 23 24 018 09 S 31 24o755 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275023 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITION ELECTRICAL 1 0 4 I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 16 I_ ij _ 8 AIR INTAKE I 52 ...

Page 53: ... 3 24 518 12 S 24 113 18 S 25 454 03 S 24 027 20 S Housing blower Includes 2 4 24 100 01 S Nut plastic 3 25 139 16 S Plug button 9 16 24 100 02 S Nut plastic 2 M 545020oS Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 4 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx16 3 M 551016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 M 645016 S Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 6 24 146 16 S Plate backing 2 side 24 146 20 S Plate backing 1 side 24 063 20 S Baff...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275023 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM 3 _ GINECONT_LSI f P _ _ L _ 17 OIL PAN LUBRICATION J ...

Page 55: ...er throttle actuator 16 X 20 1 S Washer lock 1 4 17 M 541080 S Nut hex flange M5x0 8 18 24 468 01 S Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 19 24 089 45 S Spring governor 20 M 446030 S Nut hex M4x0 7 21 24 090 13 S Lever throttle control 22 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 23 24 089 51 S Spring throttle limiter 24 24 090 05 S Lever choke 25 41 468 03 S Washer spring 1 4 26 M 403025 S Screw hex cap M4x0 7x25 27...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275023 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV674 TYPENUMBER75544 RANKSHAFT J EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM J t 2 lS 56 ...

Page 57: ... S 7 47 154 01 S 8 52 353 22 S 9 25 237 14 S 10 24 086 12 S 11 24 393 16 S 12 24 100 01 S 13 24 353 03 S 14 15 353 04 S 15 24 050 02 S NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 757 36 S 24 757 38 S DESCRIPTION Kit carburetor w gaskets Includes 2 4 Gasket carburetor Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately Service with Kits 24 757 36 S 24 757 38 S Gasket air cleaner base Stud M6xl 0x95 2 Nut hex ...

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Page 59: ...ong doffed 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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