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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 equip ment 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: ...ssarybecauseof 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 use the proper gradeand amount of engineoil failureto keep...

Page 3: ...es 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 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 c...

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: ... 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 Never ca...

Page 6: ...states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark ar rester 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 products it may require repair...

Page 7: ...loosen adjustment knob Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat 7 3 Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down 4 Get off seat without moving its ad justed position 5 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Adjustment_ Knob __ NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instru...

Page 8: ...this manual CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist v All assembly instructions have been completed v No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened secure...

Page 9: ...tion about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage BRAKE CLUTCH PEDAL t FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION _ _ ll ll _ ll 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 ...

Page 10: ...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 Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off IGN...

Page 11: ...gine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use 1 1 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 ...

Page 12: ...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 with out either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped ...

Page 13: ...ense 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 already filled with summer weight oil 1 Check engine oil with tractor on level ground 2 Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean rein...

Page 14: ...ke control in small steps allowing the en gine to accept small changes in speed and load until the choke control is fully in 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 This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAR...

Page 15: ...sult 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 in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished J 00272 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried ...

Page 16: ...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 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 pr...

Page 17: ...hould never op erate 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 p...

Page 18: ...attery See REPLACING 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 pressure water or steam to clean transaxle Inspect cooling f...

Page 19: ... foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Remove knobs and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 2 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 3 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth 4 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and...

Page 20: ...d plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line Clamp Fuel Filt_ CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted sur...

Page 21: ...mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley 10 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor Lock Bracket Belt Tension Rod Disengaged 7 Position Chassis Bracket 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 ...

Page 22: ...ide of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3 16 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground _ Suspension _ift Link Adjustment __ Nut FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjustment is necessary be sur...

Page 23: ...t over the top of R H mandrel pulley 8 Remove belt from electric clutch pulley 9 Remove belt from idler pulleys 10 Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely 11 Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 12 Install belt in both idlers 13 Install new belt onto electric clutch pul ley 14 Carefully roll belt into uppe...

Page 24: ...d 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 mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandrel pulley as shown 13 Carefully roll belt over L H mandrel pulley Make sure belt is in ...

Page 25: ...r proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center With parking brake Engaged AO _Nut A rPm eratmg Jam Nut TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance the...

Page 26: ...ent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Retaining Ring Washers Axle Cover Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY _WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your b...

Page 27: ...Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Keps Nut Access k L_ _V o t Terminal _j_A _ _ _ Guard _ Positive Red L_ cNaeg_tive Black J _ _ _ _ _ Nebg_tive TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS...

Page 28: ...loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel 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 assembl...

Page 29: ...ing 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 en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and ...

Page 30: ...ter 5 Low oil level dirty oil 6 Faulty spark plug 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 Adjustments sectio...

Page 31: ... 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s Reverse operation system ROS is not ON while mower or other attachment is engaged 1 Faulty operator safety presence control system 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Mower deck not level 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 4 Bent blade mandrel 5 Clogged mower deck vent from build up of ...

Page 32: ...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 between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 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 ...

Page 33: ...833 LIGHT SW J NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY 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 SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSUL...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275702 40 26 12 30 11 I I I I i i I 50_ i I i i i i i 34 ...

Page 35: ...use 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 Screw Thd 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 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275702 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 9O 31 209_ 217 54 6O 209 74 209 t 44 60 chassis stealth stlt 28 37 209 209 14 278 _ 209 209 209 36 ...

Page 37: ... Bracket Asm Pivot 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 ...

Page 38: ...GROUND DRWE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 91 57 52 252 62 37 36 35 32 29 19 22 55 151 51 53 77 74 75 78 76 dWe _ dro stlt 71 38 ...

Page 39: ...lt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 245 178122 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 uric 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 16 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 175417 Pulley En...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275702 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ l I _ 1 J J I 1 I 88 46 6_ 13 65 68 68 67 43 f 14395 _ 8 steering stealth prem 6 40 ...

Page 41: ...x 3 4 32 180580 Rod Tie 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 186095X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 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 72110618 Bolt Rdhd Sq 3 8 16 unc x 2 1 4 68 169827 Axle Brace 71 175146 Steering Asm 72 19183812 Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 8...

Page 42: ...9955 Exhaust Tube LH 38 181654 160589 Exhaust Tube RH 41 139277 171877 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 w seres 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 1 2 169837 Shield Heat 187767X505 Control Choke 81 I I DESCRIPTION Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose Black Line Fuel Plug...

Page 43: ... 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 KEY PART NO NO 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X 41 140675 DESCRIPTION Spacer Split Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc Nut Hex Lock W Ins 5 16 18 Washer ...

Page 44: ... V Belt Schematic 15 DESCRIPTION Decal Reflector RH Decal Steering Wheel Decal Fender Opr Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Engine Decal Chassis Disconnect Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 wheel 1 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 lO6222X 59904 lO6732X417 278H 9040H 8 106108X417 9 138468 10 7152J 11...

Page 45: ...ng Nylon 51 19171416 7 175830 Grip Handle Fluted 52 175378 11 175370 Link Lift L H 53 175802 12 175371 Link Lift R H 54 175560 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 175562 Plate Asm Suspension Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion Front Susp DESCRIPTION Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock Trunion Sups Arm Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 Nut Hex Large Lock Washer 17 32 x 7 8 x ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275702 MOWER DECK 46 57 117 116 21 122 21 47 18 mower deck 48prem stlt 46 ...

Page 47: ...28 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 122 174606 29 131491 Rod Hinge 126 174372 30 173984 Screw Thdroll 130 17000616 31 187690 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 184 173979 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 174356 33 178342 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 37 193197 Pulley Idler 181579 39 174375 Pulley Idler Driven 42 165723 Spacer Retainer 43 174373 Arm Idler Secondary 45 180806 Cover Mandrel Deck 46 137729 Screw Thdroll 1...

Page 48: ...SAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 79 41 42_ i 206 1 _ _ 15o _ _ _3 261 ___ _ _ 14 8711 _ _48_65 _ 1 _26 115 87 157 _113 3_2 _449_ _ _ _114_ _ 9 87 _ 191 3 190 _ 203 _ 208 183 105 i CI _ 28 II 185 U 200 _ I 25 22 I 184 _ 182 _ 100 _207 209 _ _ 103 102 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 Liquid Gasket 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 275702 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 445677 TYPE NUMBER 0413 E1 50 ...

Page 51: ...17 275702 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 445677 TYPE NUMBER 0413 E1 35_ 36 883 914 883 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KI1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SE r 51 _ 137 2760 672_ 150_ 987 1123 1124gg 6330 616W 552 O 552A8 742 __ 404 552A 6 691 51 ...

Page 52: ...NGINE MODEL NUMBER 445677 TYPE NUMBER 0413 E1 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 74I_ lO7O _ _ 332_ 75_ 726_ 695 165_ 3o3_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 2760 868_ 789A 1054_ 7 _ 405 I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 334_ 3091 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 78351_ _ 803 697_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...ng 32 690976 Screw Connecting Rod 305A 790690 Screw Blower Housing 33 499596 Valve Exhaust 309 691262 Motor Starter 34 697464 Valve Intake 310 691263 Screw Starter Motor 35 690963 Spring Valve Intake 311 497608 Brush Set 36 690963 Spring Valve Exhaust 332 691059 Nut Flywheel 42 499586 Keeper Valve 333 691060 Armature Magneto 45 690977 Tappet Valve 334 691061 Screw Magneto Armature 46 790562 Camsha...

Page 54: ... Arm Cover 918 694000 Hose Vacuum 929 695239 Screw Choke Control Bracket 929A 691003 Screw Choke Control Bracket 943 690589 SeaI O Ring Oil Pump Cover 947 699728 Solenoid Fuel 965 499613 Cover Oil Pump 967 273638 968 790689 975 499810 977 699735 987 691000 1005 790698 1013 690954 1017 690770 1019 693995 1022 690971 1023 499599 1023A499600 1024 499054 1026 690981 1026A690982 1027 492932 1029 690972...

Page 55: ... than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes iJiii iiiii_iiiiiii 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Homd page before you so that its left edge is vertically paraHet 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...

Page 56: ...ars professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME Anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 U S A and Canada www sears corn www sears ca Our Home 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 ...

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