Page 1: ...ously 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: ...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 look down 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 Slow ...
Page 4: ...onsible 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 e...
Page 5: ... slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 5 0 Gallons Capacity Unleaded and Type Regular Oil Type SAE 10W30 API SF SJ above 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F Oil Capacity W Filter 4 0 Pints W O Filt...
Page 6: ...ion Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense Here s what s included in the Agreement Expert service by our 12 000 profe sional repair specialists Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed Discount of 10 from regular price of service and service related parts not covered by the a...
Page 7: ... 2 identical bolts and four 4 washers in the parts bag Discard the flat washers and cardboard packing 2 Release L H seat slide on seat pan by pulling out on adjustment handle and sliding it to the rear position exposing seat mounting holes from bottom Slide R H slide to same rear position 3 Mount rear of seat on slides using mounting bolts and lock washers as shown 4 Pull out on adjustment handle ...
Page 8: ...Adjustments 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 Qualit...
Page 9: ...sult in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicatesa hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might...
Page 10: ...rol 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 attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachmen...
Page 11: ...e Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use 11 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 o...
Page 12: ... the samesetting IMPORTANT Be sureto readjustgauge wheelsif youchangethe cuttingheight of the mowerdeck 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 Select desired height of cut 2 Lower mower with attachm...
Page 13: ...ntenance 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 used...
Page 14: ...e belttensionhandleand replacethe retainerspring AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONWARMUP Beforedrivingthe unitin cold weather the transmissionshouldbe warmedupas follows 1 Be surethe tractor is on levelground 2 Placethe motioncontrol leverin neutral Releasethe parkingbrakeand let the brakeslowlyreturnto operating position 3 Allowone minutefortransmissionto warmup This can be doneduringthe enginewarm up perio...
Page 15: ...t 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 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 r...
Page 16: ...ION CHART The warranty on this tractor does 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 ...
Page 17: ...o 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 tighten blade bolt securely ...
Page 18: ...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 3o qo 0 10 20 3o 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT O_L CHANGE o_ v_ c dla_4 e Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tracto...
Page 19: ...ernal surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the be...
Page 20: ...ove belt from electric clutch pulley 10 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor Lock Bracket Belt Tension Rod Disengaged _ Position 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 tr...
Page 21: ...uge 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 l...
Page 22: ... 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 bracket _CAUTION 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 mandrels a...
Page 23: ...rom 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 groove of R...
Page 24: ... 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 it is held in the disengaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor for ward ...
Page 25: ...on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal 3 Repair tire and reassemble 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover REAR WHEEL 1 Bloc...
Page 26: ...ED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Terminal Access Door Hex Bolt Positive Terminal Red Cable Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT LAMP a_m CAUTION When lit the halogen ps get extrem...
Page 27: ...loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Reassemble air cleaner Closed for Full Choke TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor doe...
Page 28: ...s or dies turn idle fuel adjusting needle out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if neces sary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed 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 Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you...
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: ...se 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 tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section...
Page 31: ...ent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 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 3 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline _ Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank w...
Page 32: ...lty 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 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 FA...
Page 33: ... ON TW N CYL ENG NES _ CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM FUEL SHUT OFF _5 AMPDC_ 3_O PM _ q EraULATO a O_SCONN ECr _ SOLENOID F _ nED REGULATOR I J TACHOMETER t I I D I IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE IN _HTS B AI L A2 ON B AI NONE START 3 S A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PR...
Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275283 ELECTRICAL I I I I I I 11 i I _ 1 I I 8 I 29 16 I I I I 34 ...
Page 35: ...75449 Harness Socket Light Halogen 25 185456 Cable 4 Ga 31 Red CV25 w 16 W 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 175442 Switch lgn 33 175447 Key Ignition 40 182249 Harness lgn 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 184932 Tacho...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275283 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 162_ 161 58 158 37 J 150 122 13o 130 28 21 17 I 17 159 156 156f_t56 _ 3o 44 17 45 17 17 17 chsssis stealth 39 vgt 36 ...
Page 37: ...et Axle Front 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 45 176018 Bracket Asm Susp Chas Rh 47 17490608 ScrewThdroL 3 8 16 x 1 2 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 56 176016 Bracket Asm Susp Chas Lh 58 183569 Bracket Asm Fender 68 17490508 ScrewThdroL 5 16 18x 1 2 86 74780716 Belt Fin Hex 7 16 14 UNC x 1 91 180374 Kit Rail Chass LH GT Serv 99 177143 Red By Pass 122 161464 Screw...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275283 GROUND DRIVE 117 127 120 153_ 142_ 122_ 143 114_ 117_ _o6 107 drive 8 vgt _108 77 6 46 36 35 _ 37 56 38 65 55 34 _117 f52 29 _131 _133 120 111 120 38 ...
Page 39: ...Nut Centerlock 10 24 Unc Cover Pedal Retainer Spring Bolt RDHD 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Gr 5 Pulley Idler Flat Pulley Idler Grooved Bearing Idler V Belt Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 1 2 Pulley Transaxle Shaft Clutch Brake Pedal Bolt Shoulder Pin Roll Console Automatic YT GT Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 x 3 Gr5 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 Nut Crownlock 7 16 14 Unc Fastener Christmas Tree Brack...
Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275283 STEERING 1 34 32 6 27 42 21 f 19 2O 23 22 47 y j 15 14 13 I i t I I III 7 J k 35 14 18 _eeringJ I vgt J J 4O ...
Page 41: ...aft Asm Steering 175572 Draglink Ball Joint Solid Vgt 156011 Support Asm Steering Vgt 177646X418 Boot Steering 159945 Adapter Wheel Steering 155105 Bushing Strg BIk 152927 Screw 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 175140X418 Insert Wheel Steering 3366R 17000612 104239X 138136 19111610 STB551131 74780512 138059 186799 155246 17490508 19132411 19131610 179471 17060612 175820 73900600 Bearing CoL S...
Page 42: ...ockwasher Ext Tooth 3 8 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Clip Push In KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 123487X Clamp Hose 39 17490636 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Unc 40 17490664 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 41 126197X Washer 1 1 20D x 15 32 ID x 250 42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 47 175288 Bushing 62 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 69 24 041 49 Gasket Kohler CV18 CV26 70 175545 Tu...
Page 43: ...Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric Nut Crewnlock 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Infin Height Nut Special Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Spring Compression Inf Hgt Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adj Lift KEY PART NO NO 35 138057 38 155097 39 123935X 40 17060516 41 175994 42 19112410 43 123934X 70 145212 72 110452X 73 73350600 74 175802 75 175805 76 175560 77 176205 78 175689 79 175378 DESCRIPTION Knob lnf 3 8 16 Uric Pointer Hei...
Page 44: ...Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Split Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Cap Spring Seat seat 8 vgt KEY NO 21 22 24 177946 25 177947 26 19111012 28 10010500 33 74780512 35 178426 37 73800500 38 71110616 39 19131610 PART NO DESCRIPTION 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 Ga Washer Split...
Page 45: ...l Battery 20 182796 Decal Lower Dash 21 177914 Decal Engine Kohl 22 177916 Decal Engine RH 23 106202X Reflector Taillight 24 178482 Decal Deck Hvy Duty 25 177917 Decal Engine LH 166960 Decal Bypass Control Drawbar 179768X418 Pad Footrest LH 179769X418 Pad Footrest RH 187699 Owner s Manual English 187700 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 3 4 7 10 8 8 9 10 11 12 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275283 MOWER DECK 45 46 33_ 130 114 49 33 132 95 46 21 116 5 19 29 46 ...
Page 47: ...5 8x16Ga 122 174606 29 131491 Rod Hinge 126 174372 30 173984 Screw Thdroll Washer Head 130 17000616 31 129963 Washer Spacer MowerVented 132 17000612 32 177865 Pulley Mandrel 182 179127 33 178342 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 183 163552 36 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 184 173979 37 177968 Pulley Idler Flat 174356 39 174375 Pulley Idler Driven 42 165723 Spacer Retainer 181579 43 174373 Arm Idl...
Page 48: ... p 3o 111 110_ _ 74 86 92 27 146_ 50 53 79SEALANT 97 20W50 OIL 203 KIT SEAL 46 153 125 I z X F m I O_ F m_ mO F _Z oC m io G 1 Go 0 ...
Page 49: ...69530 Lower cover 128 170415 52 169531 Gerotor assembly 129 170416 53 144581 O ring 130 161174 54 161139 Gerotor cover 131 142882 55 178321 Filter 132 169544 56 169533 Charge manifold 133 184699 57 161142 Retainer motor bearing 134 178331 58 161143 Pin carrier 137 178333 59 161144 15t planet gear 138 161175 60 161145 67t spur gear 139 161176 61 161146 21 tooth sun gear 62 161147 Planet thrust plat...
Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275283 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV740 TYPE NUMBER 0018 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHERJ 33 31 fJ 29 3O 7 i 2O CRANKCASE I i 3 O _ 1_ 50 ...
Page 51: ...21 66 032 05 S 22 235011 S 23 24 089 02 S 24 12 173 01 S 25 12 755 03 S 26 24 318 69 S 27 24 605 01 S 28 24 755 76 S 29 25 313 03 S 30 24 755 57 S 31 M 545016 S 32 24 445 02 S 33 24 126 44 S 34 24 112 12 S 35 24 326 55 S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 032 01 S 24 294 13 S 24 380 13 S 24 067 13 S 24 067 14 S 24 874 08 S 24 874 16 S 24 I08 05 S 24 018 01 S...
Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275283 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV740 TYPE NUMBER 0018 IGNITION ELECTRICAL 3 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 52 ...
Page 53: ...4 584 01 S Module ignition 2 23 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 4 NOT ILLUSTRATED 22 1 I S Washer leek 1 4 24 176 82 S Harness wiring Lead black rect reg 5 12 gauge 24 518 12 S insulated grip barrel eyelets 24 113 18 S Decal grass screen 25 454 03 S Tie wi_e 3 Screw hex flange M6xl 0x40 4 Manifold intake Includes 3 4 O Ring intake port 2 Gasket carburetor Gasket air cleaner base Base air cle...
Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275283 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV740 TYPE NUMBER 0018 STARTING SYSTEM J 6 5 ENGINE CONTROLS J 5 i 23 _ 27 13 54 ...
Page 55: ...M5xO 8xt6 Nut hex lock M5xO 8 Spring choke return Bracket control Screw hex flange M6x1 0xt6 4 Clamp cable 2 Screw thread forming 2 Lever throtSe actuator Washer lock 1 4 Nut hex flange M5xO 8 Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 Spring governor Nut hex M4xO 7 Lever throttle control Screw hex flange M5xO 8x20 Spring throttle limiter Lever choke Washer spring I 4 Screw hex cap M4xO 7x25 Linkage choke OIL PAN LUBR...
Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275283 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV740 TYPE NUMBER 0018 CRANKSHAFT 1 1 EXHAUST J _j2 FUELSYSTEMJ 9 12 15 56 ...
Page 57: ...01 S 15 353 04 S 24 050 02 S Kit carburetor w gaskets Includes 2 4 Gasket carburetor Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately Service with kits 24 757 18 S 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 2t S 24 757 22 S fuel bowl 24 234 02 S Gasket air cleaner base Stud M6x1 0x95 2 Nut hex flange M6xt 0 2 Clip cable Line fuel 12 1 2 Clamp hose 6 Screw hex cap M6xl 7xt8 2 Pump fuel pulse N...
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Page 59: ...e turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page 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 o...
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