Page 1: ...ly 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: ...pairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut not limitedto damage causedbytowingobjects beyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbutnot limitedto elec trical and mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper grade and amountof engine oil failu...
Page 3: ... Besurethe area is clear of bystand ers beforeoperating Stop machineif anyoneentersthe area Nevercarry passengers Donot mow inreverseunlessabso lutelynecessary Alwayslook down and behind beforeand whilebacking Neverdirectdischargedmaterial toward anyone Avoiddischarging materialagainstawall or obstruction Materialmayricochetbacktowardthe operator Stop the bladeswhen cross ing gravelsurfaces Do not...
Page 4: ...d in the watchful care of a respon sible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in th...
Page 5: ... and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating 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 Neve...
Page 6: ...ates may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all prod ucts it may require repair f...
Page 7: ...RACTOR CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions Label ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob 2 Lower seat into operating position and sit in ...
Page 8: ...After engine has started move throttle control to idle position 8 Release parking brake 9 Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid 10 Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position 11 Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow REPOSITION RIGHT REAR GAUGE WHEEL For shipping pur...
Page 9: ...e that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following important items Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regu lar unleaded gasoline B...
Page 10: ... damage SLOW IGNITION SWITCH PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY t FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a 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...
Page 11: ...wer blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengagages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the e...
Page 12: ...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 this possibility always...
Page 13: ...d centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip ment on rough rolling terrain or hills 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control Af_CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped o...
Page 14: ...NTS Tow only the attachments that are recom mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory alr...
Page 15: ...until the engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below 8 Wh...
Page 16: ...r in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal 8 Slowly move motion control lever for ward after the tractor moves approxi mately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your transmission ...
Page 17: ...er 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 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 leas...
Page 18: ...unless the operator is in the seat ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON posi tion and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attac...
Page 19: ...G BATTERY in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot To prevent possible damage to seals do not use high pres sure water or steam to clean transaxle Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan ...
Page 20: ...urate reading tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before removing dipstick Keep oil at FULl line on dipstick Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cle...
Page 21: ...ing of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbu retor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sectio...
Page 22: ...cket by removing retainer spring 5 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 6 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 7 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachme...
Page 23: ...andrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front li...
Page 24: ...d or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 9 16 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged positi...
Page 25: ...ighten 2 Start engine and move motion con trol lever until tractor does not move forward or backward 3 Hold motion control lever in that posi tion and turn engine off 4 While holding motion control lever in place loosen the adjustment bolt 5 Move motion control lever to the neu tral N lock gate position 6 Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment ...
Page 26: ...e 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 POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cab...
Page 27: ...ged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides til...
Page 28: ... the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mix ture Turning the idle mixture valve out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making carbu...
Page 29: ...ming 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 Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and ...
Page 30: ...sh under mower 4 Dirty air filter 5 Low oil level dirty oil 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 gas oline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustme...
Page 31: ... trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11...
Page 32: ... 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 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 ...
Page 33: ...NIECTEO I _ LIGHTSW i _L_ _ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM _ _ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT _ _ _ _ CONNECTED TO THE _ _ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH BECAUSE OF THIS THE POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS OFF M G A1 WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS RUN OVERRIDE...
Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275684 41 22 40 26 i 12 30 11 I I I I i i i I 50_ 52 29 i i i 34 ...
Page 35: ...Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 uric 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 34 110712X Switch Light Reset 40 193389 Harness Ignition 41 17720408 ScrewThd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 79 175242 Socket ...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275684 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 31 209 _ 217 206 chassis stealth stlt 21 6O 209 74 209 54 58 54 j158 t 44 60 37 209 209 14 278 F209 209 209 36 ...
Page 37: ... Mower Rear 54 192512 Screw Hex Wshd 10 32 x 5 8 58 175351 Duct Hood 59 187495 Bushing 1 375 OD 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 uric x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh Hd 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 155 16190...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275684 GROUND DRIVE 32 52 5 32 16 30 36 36 35 202 150 48 151 51 53 77 26 16 16 29 _ 84 75 73 16 76 i 55 drive hydro stlt 59 38 ...
Page 39: ...Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 uric x 2 3 4 Gr 5 165 165623 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler Flat 166 17490510 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove 168 165492 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drw Stl 169 165580 49 123205X Retainer Belt 197 169613 50 72110612 Bolt 198 169593 51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 318 16 unc 199 169612 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 uric 200 72140508 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 72110614 55 105709X Spr...
Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275684 STEERING ASSEMBLY J J 39 __ 46 6 is 1 _ 65 68 13 46 6 28 30 67 67 steering stealth prem 13 40 ...
Page 41: ...2 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 29 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 76020412 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 186095X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 80D 12 Ga 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 186737 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 163888X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72...
Page 42: ...be RH 38 181654 159955 Exhaust Tube LH 41 139277 171877 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 w sems 45 17000612 162797 Shield Browning 72 183906 165391 Muffler Gasket 81 73510400 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 112 3645J 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 SMGML 1t2 169837 Shield Heat 18776X505 Control Choke DESCRIPTION 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 179022 Tank Fuel 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose Black Line Fuel Plu...
Page 43: ...at Cprsn Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18...
Page 44: ...cal V Belt Schematic 15 DESCRIPTION Decal Reflector RH Decal Steering Wheel Decal Fender Opr Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Engine Decal By Pass Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X417 6 278H 7 9040H 11 8 106108X417 9 138468 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRI...
Page 45: ...y 16 73350800 Shaft Assembly Lift 17 175689 Pin Groove 18 73800800 E Ring 19 139868 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga 20 194209 Bearing Nylon 31 169865 Grip Handle Fluted 32 73540600 Link Lift LH Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Susp DESCRIPTION Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc Trunnion Front Susp Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 uric Arm Asm Suspension Mower Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock Bearing Pivot Lift Nut Crownloc...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275684 MOWER DECK 144 H 4s 40J_ 59 148 55 117 1 113 5 6 2 34 149 19_ 21 140 138 21 2 J 23 24 6 29 27 18 42 D elec t path adjwl stlt 3 46 ...
Page 47: ...2 26 110452X Nut Push 149 165898 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 150 19091210 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 159 STD533717 29 131491 Rod Hinge 184 19131410 30 173984 ScrewThdrol Rolling Wsh Hd 130794 31 187690 Washer Spacer 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 181542 34 STD533717 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 40 73900600 Nut Lock 3 8 16 unc 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45...
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Page 49: ...t 42 170395 Magnet Ring 109 170434 43 170396 Spring Bypass 111 170435 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 112 170436 Long 113 170437 45 170397 Filter 116 170438 46 170398 Base Filter 119 170439 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 120 170440 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 121 170441 49 170401 Arm Bypass 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 External 122 170442 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 123 170443 52 170...
Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275684 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 445677 TYPE NUMBER 0413 E1 50 ...
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Page 52: ... TYPE NUMBER 0413 E1 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 74It lO7O 1005 __ 332_ 75_ 789A 1054_ 7 _ 695 363_ 334_ 4O5 11330 REPAIR MANUAL J 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 163 1022 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 2o_ 883 9 _ 51 691 1 943 Q 842 _ 524 276 C_ 8680 1o 783 513_ 803 797 801 697_l_ 52 ...
Page 53: ...67 108 699723 Valve Choke 467A 117 699494 Jet Main Standard 474 117A 699495 Jet Main Standard 501 121 699734 Kit Carburetor Overhaul 505 125 699709 Carburetor 510 130 690993 Valve Throttle 513 131 499805 Kit Throttle Shaft 133 699724 Float Carburetor 135 699729 Tube Fuel Transfer O 137 690994 O_ Gasket Float Bowl 146 690979 Key Timing 690995 O 1 Gasket Nozzle 699727 Retainer Solenoid 691001 Gasket...
Page 54: ...Serviced by 691262 Starter Motor Only 842 691031 SeaI O Ring Dipstick 1330 847 499602 Assembly Dipstick Tube 1342 851 493880 Terminal Spark Plug 1353 855 691011 Adapter Air Cleaner 865 691012 Cover Air Guide Cylinder 1 865A 691014 Cover Air Guide Cylinder 2 865B 691015 Cover Air Guide O 868 690968 o Seal Valve 877 399916 Wire Connector Alternator 883 690970 o Gasket Exhaust 914 691127 Screw Rocker...
Page 55: ...slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes I Fold thispage along dotted lineindicatedabove 2 Hold page before you so that its _eft edge is vertically para te to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill sJope you want to measure 4 Compare the angt...
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