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Page 1: ...eviously 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 pro Mort Sat Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A VisitourCraftsmanwebsite 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 I m ted to e ec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of eng...

Page 3: ...rown 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 abso lutely necessary Always lookdown and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direc tion and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place S...

Page 4: ...ponsible 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 ...

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: ...r 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 main taining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this _wAWne r s manual RNING This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used...

Page 7: ...handle and slide seat all the way forward Install front mounting bolts and lock washers Tighten all mounting bolts securely 5 Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Press clutch brake pedal all the way down If operating position is not comfortable adjust seat To adjust seat Grasp adjustment handle and pull out slide seat to desired position and release adjustment handle L h Seat Adjust...

Page 8: ...stments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Pr...

Page 9: ...KE PARKING BRAKE PARKING SRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER UFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicatesa hazard which if notavoided wig result In death or serious injury WARNING indicatesa hazardwhich if notavoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a haza_ which if not avoided migh...

Page 10: ...ngine 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 UFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor UF r LEVER PLUNGER Used to release at fad_nentImk_...

Page 11: ...rn 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 cause browning of grass...

Page 12: ... clevis 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 Retainer Spring 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 Se...

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 quan tities that can be use...

Page 14: ...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 engine warm up period The attachments can...

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 inthe opposite direction making...

Page 16: ...not cover 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 Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should repl...

Page 17: ...ADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low access to blades NOTE Protect your hands with gloves 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 t...

Page 18: ...he 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 Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature 18 SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 I 00 _ 40 I_ 80 00 C 30 20 10 0 _0 20 1 EMPERA11JRE RANGE LNI ICIPATED 6EFORE NEXTOIL CHANGE Change the oil afte...

Page 19: ... 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 NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty...

Page 20: ...from electric clutch pulley 10 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 deflec tor shield to right side of tractor IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower p...

Page 21: ...auge wheels is touching the ground From left side of tractor find the level decal on top of mower and place bubble 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 under left hand footrest turn lift link adjustment nut above yellow cap in appropriate direction to bring bubble between the lines in the bubble ...

Page 22: ...y 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 Disengage belt tension rod from lock bCracket AUTION Rod is spring loaded Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly 4 Remove screws from R H mandrel cover and remove cover 5 Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrel...

Page 23: ...belt from center 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 groov...

Page 24: ...hest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission dis engaged position Pull freewheel con trol out and into the slot and release so ...

Page 25: ...d engage parking brake 2 Loosen the adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel 3 Move motion control lever to the neu tral position 4 Tighten the adjustment bolt _ Adjustment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before op erating the tractor See PURGE TRANS MISSION in the Operati...

Page 26: ...ak to start the engine it should be recharged See BAT TERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect one end of the RED cable to the P...

Page 27: ...otive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 When replacing hood be sure to re connect the headlight wire connector Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission contr...

Page 28: ...THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 2 With engine off turn idle fuel adjust ing needle in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counter clockwise 1 turn FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position NOTE The high idle is set at the...

Page 29: ...orming 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 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carb...

Page 30: ...g too much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power CORRECTION 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To...

Page 31: ... grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRE _TION 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil leveVchange oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air ...

Page 32: ...l 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 CORRECTION 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact aSears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in dis FAST position 2 Shift to slower sp...

Page 33: ...E START 8 A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CUPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENQO t TACHOMETER Pro SWITCH POSmON C RCUi T OFF C G_B H ON F _ IE A D RELAY I HE d OHmS GFC o REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H B DA 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275281 i l I I l 42 L 26 29 I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...175449 Harness Socket Light Halogen 25 150755 Cable 4 Ga 31 Red CV25 w 16 W 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Kepa Hex 1 4 20 UNC 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 175442 Switch Ign 33 175447 Key Ignition 40 152249 Harness Ign 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 177500 Ammeter 46 177501 Meter Hour 50 178461 Switch PTO 79 175448 Bulb and Holder Asm Halogen 81 109748X Relay Asm 91 181883 Tach...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275281 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 130 17 144 21 17 1_7 47 1111 156 36 159 36 ...

Page 37: ... Sp_sn Front Rh 45 176018 Bracket Asm Susp Ohas Rh 47 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 56 176016 Bracket Asm Susp Chss Lh 58 183569 Bracket Asm Fender 68 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 86 74780716 Bolt Fin He_ 7116 14 UNC x 1 91 180374 Kit Rail Chass LH GT San 99 177143 Rod By Pass 119 73680600 Nut Crown Lock3 6 16 122 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 130 1718...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275281 GROUNDDRIVE 127 122 107 108 42 6 46 65 34 120 112 38 ...

Page 39: ...179613 Bolt Shoulder 138 1370H 68 STD571812 Pin Roll 142 175469 70 179121X418 ConsoleAutometioYT GT 143 17060512 73 74490548 Bolt Hex Rghd 5 16 18 x 3 146 140462 Gr5 147 141322 74 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 148 17060620 1 4 1 2 151 74760514 77 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 152 178705 89 73680700 Nut Crownlock7 16 14 Unc 153 4497H 94 133835 Fastener ChristmasTree 154 183539 98 141004 Bracket Sh...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275281 STEERING 1_45 1 34 32 27 42 19 27 4O ...

Page 41: ...raglink Ball Joint SolidVgt 156011 Support Asm Steering Vgt 177646 418 Boot Steedng 159945 Adapter Wheel Steering 155105 Bushing Strg BII 152927 Screw 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1Gr 5 175140X418 Insert Wheel Steedng 3366R 17000612 104239X 138136 19111610 STD551131 7478O512 138059 137156 7336O6O0 109850X 737006o0O 109851X 155246 17490508 19132411 19131610 179471 17060612 17582O 73900600 Bearing...

Page 42: ...er Ext Tooth3 8 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Une Spark An ester Kit Cllp Push In KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 35 10010500 Washer Split 37 123487X Clamp Hose 39 17490636 _TI 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Unc 40 17490664 Screw 3 r 3 8 16 x 4 41 126197x Washer 1 1 20D x 15 32 ID x 250 42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 43 179953 Bolt Hex 7116 20 x 3 75 Gr 5 47 175288 Bushing 62 146629 Shield Heat Muffle...

Page 43: ...4X Button Plunger 70 145212 Spring 0 62 OD x 2 125 72 110452X Link Lift 73 73350600 Retainer Spring 74 175802 Retainer Spring 75 175805 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 76 175560 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 Unc 77 176205 Trunnion InfinHeight 78 175689 Nut Special 79 175378 Washer 13 32x 5 8x 16Ga Spring Compression Inf Hgt Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod AdjLift DESCRIPTION Knob In 3 8 16 Uric Pointer Height Indicator P...

Page 44: ... 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Split Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge RgGr 5 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 2O 21 22 24 177946 25 177947 26 19111012 26 10010500 33 74780512 35 178426 37 73800500 38 71110616 39 19131610 124238X Cap Spring Seat 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc Track Slide Seat LH Locking Track Slide Seat RH Free Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 12 G_L Washer Split Bolt Fin Hex ...

Page 45: ...ngr Psn Eng Acme 177890 Decal Insert Strg 138047 Decal Battery 182796 Decal Lower Dash 106202X Reflector Talltight 178482 Decal Deck Hvy Duty 138311 Decal Han_e LFT Height Adjust LiftHandle 166960 Decal Bypass Control Dmv oar 179768 418 Pad FootrestLH 179769 418 Pad FootrestRH 184429 Owner s Manual English 184431 Owner s Manual Spanish KEY PART NO NO DESCRtPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275281 MOWER DECK 46 33_ 130 21 122_ 5 132 5 116 18 46 ...

Page 47: ... SpringTension Relief 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 116 137644 Bolt Shoulder 25 178102 Spring Torsion 117 174873 Gauge Wheel 26 110452X Nut Push 118 73930600 Nut Centerlcok 3 8 16UNC 27 180655X428 Deflector Shield 119 19121414 Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Ga 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 121 174371 SpringSecondary Ddve 29 131491 Rod Hinge 122 174606 BushingPivotTension Relief 30 173984 Screw Thdroll Washer H...

Page 48: ...4 Co 5X 133 _ 74 79SEALANT 97 2OWO OIL 203 KIT SEAL 92 27 46 88 129 I Z x i m I 0_ I mZ oC o_ u m _o io 4 01 I 0 00 4 ...

Page 49: ...3 51 169530 Lower cover 128 170415 52 169531 Gerotor assembly 129 170416 53 144581 O ring 130 161174 54 161139 Gerotor cover 131 142882 55 178321 Fdter 132 169544 56 169533 Charge manifold 133 184699 57 161142 Retainer motor beadng 134 178331 58 161143 Pin carriar 137 178333 59 161144 15t planet gear 138 161175 60 161145 67t spur gear 139 161176 61 161146 21 tcoth sun gear 62 161147 Planet thrustp...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275281 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV740 TYPENUMBER0005 YLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I F t 31 _ _ _ 7 _j5 _ 1t 1_t4 _FJ_ 12 0 lS Q 15 _ 13 CRANCASEJ 5O ...

Page 51: ... Std 2 18 M 545016 S 24 017 02 S Valve intake 25 2 19 12 153 02 S 23 66 032 05 S Seal valve stem 2 20 24 038 04 S 24 235011 S Retainer spring 4 25 24 089 02 S Spring valve 4 21 24 755 46 S 26 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 4 22 25 153 0_ S 27 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 4 23 24 018 09 S 28 24 318 69 S Head assembly 1 cylinder 24 M 931010 S 29 24 755 76 S Kit valve cover breather 25 28 032 09 S Includes...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275281 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV740 TYPE NUMBER 0005 IGNITION ELECTRICAL 0 4 1 O 26 _ g_i t 40 F BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I _ _ s i B AIR INTAKE J Om t tt 52 ...

Page 53: ...ex cap KEY PART M4xO 7xl0 2 NO NO Module speed advance Baffle heat shield 1 54 755 01 S NOT ILLUSTRATED X 22 11 S Washer lesk 1 4 24 176 81 S Harness wiring Lead black rest reg 5 12 gauge 24 518 12 S Insulatedgripbarrel eye lets 24 113 18 S Decal grassecreen 25 454 03 S Tie wire 3 BAFFLES DESCRIPTION Housing blower includes 24 Nut plastic 2 Plug button 9 16 Nut ptestlc 3 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20...

Page 54: ...MODEL NUMBER 917 275281 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV740 TYPE NUMBER 0005 STARTING SYSTEM I 1 4 6 ENGINE CONTROLS o t 4 _ e 1 3 _ X i 8 1_ _4_ j 22 _1 _ _J 18 R3_ I I OIL PAN LUBRICATION I _ I I 2_ __ ___ I 54 ...

Page 55: ...3 S 11 24 126 56 S 12 M 645016 S 13 12 237 01 S 14 24 086 43 S 15 X 2O I S 16 M 541050 S 17 24 466 01 S 18 24 090 07oS 19 M 446030 S 20 M 545020 S 21 24 090 13 S 22 24 090 05 S 23 41 468 03 S 24 M 403025 S 25 24 079 0S S 26 24 089 51 S 27 24 089 45 S DESCRIPTION 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 M 645025 S M 631005 S 24 755 59 S 24 393 08 S 24 123 O5 S 24 162 26 S 24 643 t 2 S...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275281 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV740 TYPENUMBER0005 CRANKSHAFT I EXHAUSTJ 1 _ 2 FUEL SYSTEM I 1 14 56 ...

Page 57: ...S 11 24 100 01 S 12 24 353 03 S 13 15 _53 04 S 14 24 050 02 S Kit carburetorw gaskets _ndudes 2 4 asket carburetor Carburetorassembly For informationonly not availableseparately Ser vice with 24 234 02 S 24 757 18 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 21 S 24 757 22 S Gasket air cleaner base StudM6xt 0x95 2 Nut hex flangeM6xl 0 2 Line fuel 13 1 2 Clamp hose 6 Screw hex cap M6xl 7x18 _2u mp fuel pulse Nut...

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Page 59: ...along 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 60: ..._i_ii x _iiii _iiiiiiii For repair of carry in products like vacuums 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 U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 u sA 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pe_r servicio de repara...

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