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Page 1: ...sly 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 prn Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ause 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 engin...

Page 3: ...e 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 Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when cross...

Page 4: ... 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 the...

Page 5: ...n frequently Ad the equipment is in safe working condi just and service as required tion Maintain or replace safety and instruc Never tamper with safety devices tion labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Nevercarry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while...

Page 6: ...es 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 fr...

Page 7: ...ft 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 seat 3 Slide seat unt...

Page 8: ...ter 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 purpo...

Page 9: ... that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see 9 0 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: ...lert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage BRAKEK LUTCH PEDAL KEEPAREACLEAR SLOPENAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicatesa hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicatesa hazardwhich if notavoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicatesa hazardwhic...

Page 11: ... mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor A n ACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower 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 engi...

Page 12: ... 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 ofgrass To eliminate this possibility always stop engin...

Page 13: ...in fully and 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 _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so e...

Page 14: ...TS 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 alre...

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: ...eady for normal operation MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See 3 0 LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left 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 trac tor This will result in a more even distr...

Page 17: ...r 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 least...

Page 18: ...erator 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 attachment clutch ...

Page 19: ...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 blades are intact and clean I...

Page 20: ...ng 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 cleaner after ...

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: ...s 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 links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut ...

Page 24: ...needs to be adjusted 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 transmis...

Page 25: ...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 bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position After above adjustment is...

Page 26: ... 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 POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis 2 Connect one end...

Page 27: ...d 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 tilt ...

Page 28: ...nel to full choke position 2 Loosen knob and remove cover as sembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to susp...

Page 29: ...rming 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: ...s leaves and trash under mower 4 Dirty air filter CORRECTION 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 Adjustm...

Page 31: ...r mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 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: ... Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 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 in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Repla...

Page 33: ...__ LINE B D UE t t F SO EQUIPPED m_ IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKIE OFF M G A1 RUNK VERRIDE B A1 RUN B A1 L A2 START _ S A1 NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATrERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEED...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275685 ELECTRICAL i i 411 26 f I I t I I I I s I I I I I I I r 16 I i 93 I I _ 34 ...

Page 35: ...Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 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 192507 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 A...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275685 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 9O 31 11 6O 278 1209 2O9 2O6 chassis stealth sUt_21 209 74 2O9 2O9 36 ...

Page 37: ...ivot 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 unc 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 16...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275685 GROUND DRIVE 29 252 22 25 19 78 55 74 75 drive hydro stlL71 38 ...

Page 39: ...2 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 245 178122 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 246 178121 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 247 181462 53 199652 Link Clutch 251 17060516 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 252 19131616 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 18 x 1 1 4 254 17000616 57 178138 V Belt 263 17000612 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 123533X Cover Pedal 63 174607 Pulley...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275685 STEERING ASSEMBLY j t r J i I e 67 67 68 6_ 67 13 6S steering_stealthorem_l3 4O ...

Page 41: ...32 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 192757 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 4x 16Ga 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 721...

Page 42: ...81 73510400 Tube Drain Oil Easy 112 3645J Screw 3 8 16 x I SMGML 1 2 Shield Heat Control Choke DESCRIPTION 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 179022 Tank Fuel 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose Black Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy StemTank Fuel Screw HexwshThdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Screw Socket Head 5 16 18 x 1 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc Bushing NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 m...

Page 43: ... 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 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 Zinc 18 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 uric 22 STD541431 NutHex LockW Ins 5 16 18 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12...

Page 44: ...6 DESCRIPTION Decal Replacement Parts Decal ReflectorRH Decal SteeringWheel Decal Fender Opr Decal Battery Decal HoodSide Panel Decal Engine Decal ChassisDisconnect Pad FootrestLH Pad FootrestRH ManualOwner sEnglish ManualOwner sSpanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 wheeL1 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X417 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X417 9 138468 10 7152J 11 104757X428 14433...

Page 45: ...mbly ShaftAssembly Lift PinGmove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga BearingNylon Grip Handle Fluted LinkLiftL H LinkLiftR H RetainerSpring LinkFrontSusp KEY PART NO NO 16 733508O0 17 175689 18 73800800 19 139868 20 194209 31 169865 32 73540600 DESCRIPTION Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc TrunnionFrontSusp Nut Lockw Wsh 1 2 13 unc ArmAsm SuspensionMower PinCotter7 16 BowTie Lock BearingPivotLift NutCrownlock3 8...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275685 MOWERDECK 117 34 140 138 I 2 16 _ _ 119 11T 116 21 28 29 27 5 6 149 19F 21 18 42_O etec t path adjwl stJt3 46 ...

Page 47: ...t 40 73900600 Nut Lock 3 8 16 une 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 ScrewThd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 54 178515 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 165723 59 141043 61 174882 68 174883 92 STD541437 113 17000510 116 4898H 117 188606 118 73930600 119 19121414 129 19131312 130 STD523710 131 STD53 3710 134 156941 135 159765 136 155986 138 159763 139 159767 140 159768 143 157109 1...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275685 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 87 115 47 48 i 22 23 115 87 160 207 2_ 10t 102 48 ...

Page 49: ... 28 792035 Retaining Ring 114 786200 Sleeve Ass y Incl 87 29 780065 Washer 627 ID 091W 115 786198 Sleeve Assembly Incl 87 31 780189 Washer 563 ID 062W 127 784384 Shift Lever Ass y Incl 109 36 790071 Brake Disk 150 788093A LiquidGasket RTV Silicon 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 157 788102 Oil Seal 9 16 1D 38 799021 Brake Pad 180 730229 BOil Spec 80W90 40 792204 Roll Pin 25 182 788103 Grommet 41 790102 B...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275685 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 445677TYPE NUMBER 0413 E1 929A 1011 8 I 11 _ 80 8 188 8 285 N 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 267 t m 967 5O ...

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Page 52: ... MODEL NUMBER 445677TYPE NUMBER 0413 E1 1132974 REPLACEMENT 10_4_ _ _ ENGINE I 7l_J A 1005_ 332_ 75_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 868 405 69s v L1330 REPAIR MANUAL J 165_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7_ 868 883 153 1o 2 2__ 691 22_ 1 943 _ 842_ 10 524 _ 69_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...0816 95 690718 Screw Throttle Valve 445 499486 98 699721 Kit Idle Speed 447 691003 104 6949180 Pin Float Hinge 447A 691108 105 698537 O Valve Float Needle 467 691008 108 699723 Valve Choke 467A 790697 117 699494 Jet Main Standard 474 696458 117A 699495 Jet Main Standard 501 691185 121 699734 Kit Carburetor Overhaul 505 691029 125 699709 Carburetor 510 497606 130 690993 Valve Throttle 513 692024 13...

Page 54: ...viced by 891262 Starter Motor Only 842 691031 SeaI O Ring Dipstick 847 499602 Assembly Dipstick Tube 851 493880 Terminal Spark Plug 855 691011 Adapter Air Cleaner 865 691012 Cover Air Guide Cylinder 1 865A 691014 Cover Air Guide Cylinder 2 865B 691015 Cover Air Guide 868 690968 _ Seal Valve 877 399916 Wire Con hector Alternator O 883 690970 Gasket Exhaust 914 691127 Screw Rocker Arm Cover 918 6940...

Page 55: ...e 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 56: ...ronics 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_ 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir serviciode reparaci6n a domidlio y pare ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour service...

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