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 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 includingbutnot 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 engine oil 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: ... 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: ...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: ...ting position and sit in seat 3 Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down 7 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 instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid ...
Page 8: ...he 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 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 prepar...
Page 9: ...zards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY t E 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 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: ...d 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 WARM UP Before driving the unit in cold weather the transmission should be warmed...
Page 15: ...ould be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO 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 tractor This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting Wh...
Page 16: ...is 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...
Page 17: ...ould 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 po...
Page 18: ...battery 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 ...
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: ...ower 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: ...brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center With parking brake Engaged _a t A m Nut perating rm Do not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest...
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: ...oosening 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 assembly...
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 g...
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: ...D WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTEDTOTHE HEADLIGHTS b D b b O NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 02843 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 WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FO...
Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275740 41 I I 40 26 12 30 11 I I I I i i i I 50_ I I I I i 16 I I 52 29 93_ 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 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 275740 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: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275740 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: ...2 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 unc 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 3 8 16 unc 199 169612 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 200 72140508 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 72110614 55 105709X Spr...
Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275740 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ l I _ 1 _41 J J I 1 I 88 46 65 68 68 67 j steering stealth prem 6 40 ...
Page 41: ... 3 4 32 180580 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 72110618 Bolt Rdhd Sq 3 8 16 unc x 2 1 4 68 169827 Axle Brace 71 175146 Steer...
Page 42: ...e RH Exhaust Tube LH Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 w sems Shield Browning Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Screw 3 8 16 x 1 SMGML 1 2 Shield Heat Control Choke 13 17 81 I I KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 31 179022 Tank Fuel 32 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose Black 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 17000612 Screw...
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 Nyl 50 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 1...
Page 44: ...nt Parts Decal 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 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 104757X428 144334 C...
Page 45: ...g Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Link Lift L H Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Plate Asm Suspension Front Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc Trunnion Front Susp KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 176205 Trunion Sups Arm 32 175994 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 49 145212 Nut Hex Large Lock 51 19171416 Washer 17 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 52 175378 Arm Suspension Rear LH 53 17580...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275740 MOWER DECK 46 112 114 21 122 9 i 30 46 47 116 18 mower deck 48prem stlt 46 ...
Page 47: ...6Ga 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 177968 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 4 20 x 5 8 47 180808 V Belt M...
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Page 49: ...aft 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 250X 250Tc 123 170443 52 170...
Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275740 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446977 TYPE NUMBER 0472 929A_ _h 10_ 8 11_ 21 _ J _ _o_ I _ 188 g 265 267 305 _467_ 445 _ 89 163 654 501 163 212 F _ _ 89 _ _ 929 5O ...
Page 51: ...5_J_ 36 1029 1022 11oo_ 798 _ 914 _ I 1022 1 21_ _ 914 I 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KI3 135_ 137_ 51 _ 1L_ _1128 IT 2760 104 1123_ 105_ 633 987 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 _ 1370 ___ j _ 2760 672_ 150_ 987 1124 _g 633 552 O 552A_ 742 404 552A 8 691 1169_ 1421 1 1128 _ 150_ 1311130 95 51 ...
Page 52: ...NGINEI 74_ 1070 332_ 75_ 7261 695 165_ 363_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3_ 9_ 51 2o_ I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 2760 868_ 691_ 22_ 943 _ 842_ 10 5248 789A 11019 LABEL KIT I 1054_ __ I 1058 OWNER S MANUALI N 6771 405 I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 334 _ 3091 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7_ 868_ 163_ 1022 78351_ _ 603 797 697_ 52 ...
Page 53: ...e Valve 383 98 699721 Kit Idle Speed 385 104 694918 O Pin Float Hinge 387 105 6985370 Valve Float Needle 404 108 699723 Valve Choke 405 117 699436 Jet Main Left Standard 117A 699437 Jet Main Right Standard 118 699458 Jet Main Right High Altitude O 118A 790890 Jet Main Left High Altitude 121 699734 Kit Carburetor Overhaul 1 791230 Carburetor 690993 Valve Throttle 499805 Kit Throttle Shaft 699724 Fl...
Page 54: ...crew Oil Pump Cover 1124 690988 O 1 783 693058 Gear Pinion 1126 690991 788 691039 Bracket Fuel Pump 1127 695407 789 698330 Harness Wiring 1169 690990 789A 696576 Harness Wiring 789B 790544 Harness Wiring 797 691029 Nut Brush Retainer 797A 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 798 697890 Screw Rocker Arm 801 691283 Cap Drive 802 691286 Cap End 803 Housing Starter Serviced by 691262 Starter Motor Only 842 69103...
Page 55: ...lopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fo_d this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its eft edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hi elope you want to measure 4 Compare the angl...
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