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Page 1: ...y built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual 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 Men Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut not limitedto damage causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto elec tricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amount of engine oil failureto k...

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: ...sponsible 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: ... slopes unlessnecessary andthen turn sJowlyand graduaJly downhiJl if possible PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS Gasoline 5 0 Gallons Capacity Unleaded andType Regular OilType SAE 10W30 API SG SL above32 F SAE5W30 below32 F Oil Capacity Wi Filter 4 0 Pints W O Filter 3 5 Pints SparkPlug ChampionRC12YC Gap 030 Ground Speed MPH Forward 0 5 8 Reverse 0 2 1 Tire Pressure Front 14 PSI Rear 10PSI Charging System 15...

Page 6: ...e 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 agreement also 10 off regular price of preventive mainte nance check Fast help...

Page 7: ...menthandleand slide seat all the wayforward Install front mountingboltsand lockwashers Tightenall mountingboltssecurely 5 Lowerseat into operatingpositionand sit on seat Pressclutch brakepedalall the way down If operatingpositionis notcomfortable adjustseat Toadjust seat Graspadjustmenthandle and pullout slide seat to desiredposition and releaseadjustmenthandle Seat Pan hh Seat SHde Seat Lock Seat...

Page 8: ...e and 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 Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Pr...

Page 9: ...esult 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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided migh...

Page 10: ...ONTROL Used to control engine speed BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEmGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height mGNmTmONSWmTOH 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 UFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to r...

Page 11: ...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 mMPORTANT 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 browni...

Page 12: ...st 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 You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitati...

Page 13: ...ntenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLmNE 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: ...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: ...d 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: ...made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engi...

Page 17: ...on 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 45 55 Ft Lbs tor...

Page 18: ...t 8 hours of operation TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Install the drain tube onto the fitting 3 O...

Page 19: ...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 cool ing 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 plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will ca...

Page 20: ... remove belt from electric clutch pulley 10 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO mNSTALL 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 mMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing i...

Page 21: ...ower including gauge 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 line...

Page 22: ... I_ _OWERDRmVE 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 A _CAUTmON 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 and e...

Page 23: ...ter 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 mand...

Page 24: ... BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal atl the way down and engage parking brake 4 24 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 trac...

Page 25: ...ront 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 Block rear axle securely 2 Remove five 5 hub bolts to allo...

Page 26: ...Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT LAMP a_lbm CAUTION When lit the halogen ps get extremely hot Hold lamp as sembly by the holder and do not touch the bulb 1 Raise hood 2 Disconnect harness from lamp assembly 3 Rotate counterclockwise and pull lamp assembly out of the hole in the back side of the grill 4 Insert new lamp assembly and rotate clockwise to lock 5 Reconnect harness to lamp assembly 6 Close hoo...

Page 27: ... carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see TO ADJUST 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...

Page 28: ...ng 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 Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and car bu...

Page 29: ...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 Empty 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 10 Co...

Page 30: ...rk plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Check all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut o uneven 15 Engine valves out of 15 Contact a Sears or other adjustment qualified service center 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade ...

Page 31: ... 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 between half and full speed fast position 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 FAST pos...

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Page 33: ... LIGHTS B A1 L A2 ON B A1 NONE START S A1 NONE HEADLIGHTS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 02741 PTO SWITCH POSITION OFF C G _ H CIRCUIT ON C F B E A D REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS G FC DA PTO SWITCH CONNECTOR 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRmCAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275287 11 r 16 29 33 0 1880331 i I j I 34 ...

Page 35: ...erlock 21 175688 Harness Socket Light HaLogen 25 185456 Cabte 4 Ga 31 Red CV25 w 16 W 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 uric 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Hunger 30 175442 Switch Hgn 33 175447 Key Hgnition 40 188033 Harness Hgn 42 154336 Cover TerminaI 45 177500 Ammeter 46 177501 Meter Hour 50 178461 Switch PTO 79 175448 Bulb and Holder Asm Halogen 91 184932 Tachometer Rou...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917 275287 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 153 161 158 37 130 _ 18 130 28 21 17 19 2 1_ _ 144 7_ _130 17 16 56 91 159 156 156J_2 j156 45 chassis stealth 39 vgt 36 ...

Page 37: ...175278 Bracket Axle Front 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 45 176018 Bracket Asm Susp Chas Rh 47 17490608 Screw ThdroL 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 Screw ThdroL 5 16 18 x 1 2 86 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 uric x 1 91 180374 Kit Rail Chass LH GT Sew 99 177143 Rod By Pass 1...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275287 GROUND DR_VE 77 38 37 6 46 36 _ 68 33 drive 6 vgt 145 123_ _ 112 38 ...

Page 39: ...ex 7 16 14 x 1 1 2 142 175469 61 143995 Pulley TransaxIe 143 17060512 64 176601 Shaft Clutch Brake PedaI 145 163168 65 179613 Bolt Shoulder 146 140462 68 STD571812 Pin RolI 147 141322 69 123800X Washer 1 1 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 148 17060612 70 179121X418 Console Automatic YT GT 151 74760514 73 74490548 Bolt Hex FIghd 5 16 18 x 3 G r 5 152 178705 74 142432 Screw HexWsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 153 4497H 77 74780...

Page 40: ...STEEFImNG TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275287 J26 45 x j I i _ t I ill I 21 2O 23 34 33 32 22 _ 13 29 36 28 49 16 15 18 steering 14 vgt If f 15 1313 4O ...

Page 41: ...ing Ktip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Bearing Axte Front Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3 8 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Shaft Asm Steering Draglink Ball Joint Solid Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Insert Wheel Steering Bearing Co Strg Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Bearing Flange Bush...

Page 42: ...tle Screw HWHD Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 Control Choke Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Clip Push Hn Washer Split Clamp Hose KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 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 HDx 250 42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 47 175288 Bushing 62 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 69 24 041 49 Gasket Kohler CV18 CV26 70 17554...

Page 43: ...andle Premium LTX 43 123934X 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 Infin Height 78 175689 Nut Special 79 175378 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Spring Compression Inf Hgt Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adj Lift DESCRIPTION Knob Inf 3 8 16...

Page 44: ...Sems Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split Spring Cprsn KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 17 123976X 20 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 177946 25 177947 26 19111012 28 10010500 33 74780512 35 178426 37 73800500 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Cap Spring Seat Bolt ShouIder 5 16 18 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc Track SIide Seat LH Locking Track Stide Seat RH Free W...

Page 45: ...tery 20 182796 Decal Lower Dash 21 177914 Decal Engine Koht 22 177916 Decal Engine RH 23 106202X Reflector TaiIlight 24 178482 Decal Deck Hvy Duty 25 177917 Deca Engine LH 166960 Decal Bypass Control Drawbar 179768X418 Pad Footrest LH 179769X418 Pad Footrest RH 192083 Owner s Manual English 192084 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TmRES 2 3 7 10 5 9 8 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTmON 1 59192 Cap Valve T...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917 275287 MOWER DECK 116 112 21 122 5 46 I I 3a _ 42 _ 114 130 _ 49 52 47 21 11 _118 j J j J 19 29 26 18 11 moweLdeck 48prem 2 46 ...

Page 47: ...y Idler Driven Spacer Retainer Arm Idler Secondary Cover Mandrel Deck Screw ThdrolL 1 4 20 x 5 8 V Belt Mower Secondary V Belt Mower Primary Nut Lock 3 8 16 uric 50 72110612 52 175820 56 155986 57 156941 91 180535 94 176066 95 180534 97 178515 98 179479 99 184058 100 72110616 110 175016 112 174387 113 72110506 114 174384 115 174609 116 184219 117 174873 118 73930600 119 19121414 121 174371 122 174...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275287 TRANSA LE MODEL NUMBER 311 3500 12 jl 3 14 331 06 95 j _144 i 56 46 55 _o 79 SEALAN 97 20W50 O L 203 K T SEA 32 _J f141 48 ...

Page 49: ...178335 46 184702 Spring neutral 310 3000 144 169545 48 178320 Puck adjusting 310 3000 145 169546 50 178343 Screw hex head washer cap screw IZT 146 169547 1 4 20 x 3 4 151 170417 51 169530 Lower cover 152 178336 52 169531 Geroter assembly 153 170434 53 144581 O ring 155 178337 54 161139 Charge pump housing 55 178321 Kit filter Gasket 10 X 16 X 4 24 Filter 56 169533 Charge manifold 310 3000 157 1695...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917 275287 KOHLER ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER CV740 TYPE NUMBER 0024 _YLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER 30 28 n 27 M 1 xF _ o Cb _9 15 10 5O ...

Page 51: ... 02 S Spring valve 4 14 24 402 05 S 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 4 15 12 153 01 S 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 4 16 24 126 19 S 24 318 69 S Kit 1 cylinder head 17 12 123 04 S 24 755 142 S Kit valve cover breather Includes 18 M 545016 S 16 17 28 19 12 153 02 S 25 313 03 S Grommet rubber 20 24 038 04 S 24 755 57 S Kit breather separator 21 24 755 46 S Includes 28 80 38 22 25 153 02 S M 545016 S Screw he...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917 275287 KOHLER ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER CV740 TYPE NUMBER 0024 w_ mGNmON ELECTRICAL 1 25 I A_R iNTAKE J 4_ 19 52 ...

Page 53: ... S 24 083 03 S 24 109 09 S 24 04 13 S 24 094 34 S 24 041 14 S 24 164 51 S 24 041 52 S 24 153 27 S M 65104O S 24 126 130 S M 545010 S 24 063 51 S Kit knob with seal Includes 2 3 Knob cover O Ring Cover air cleaner Wing Nut Cover inner air cleaner Seal breather Precbaner element E_ement air cleaner Cup fuel spit back Gasket fuel spit back cup Base air cleaner Gasket air cleaner base Manifold intake ...

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Page 55: ... hex lock M5x0 8 Spring choke return Bracket control Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 4 Clamp cable 2 Screw thread forming 2 Spacer control assembly Lever throttle actuator Washer plain Nut hex M4x0 7 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 Lever throttle control Washer plain 5 5 mm Lever choke Washer spring 4 Screw hex cap M4x0 7x25 Linkage choke Spring governor Spring governor 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917 275287 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV740_ TYPE NUMBER 0024 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM l 2 tl 5 6 6 o 1 J_ 12 13 56 14 ...

Page 57: ...uretor 3 24 041 14 S Gasket air cleaner base 4 M 629095_S Stud M6x1 0x95 2 5 M 64 060 S Nut hex flange M6xl 0 2 6 25 383 03 S Lithe fuel 13 1 2 7 25 237 4 S Clamp hose 6 8 47 154 0 S Clip cable 9 24 086 12 S Screw hex cap M6x 7x18 2 10 24 393 16 S Pump fuel pulse 11 24 100 01 S Nut plastic 2 12 24 383 03 S Line fuel 10 5 8 13 15 383 04 S Line fuel 1 1 2 14 24 080 10 S Filter fuel NOT ILLUSTRATED 2...

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Page 59: ... greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fotd this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hotd page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fomd in the direction of hill emope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle ...

Page 60: ...tronics 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 S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour ser...

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