Page 1: ... 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: ...cause 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 engi...
Page 3: ...s 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 3 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 ...
Page 4: ...e 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 mowing area for another ride and be r...
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 by standers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never...
Page 6: ...blic Resources Code Other states 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 produ...
Page 7: ...ex Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 LJ Steering Wheel Steering Extension Shaft C 1 Large Flat Washer a I I u Steering Wheel Adapter 1 5 16 Lock Washer Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ t Knob Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet 2 Keys 7 ...
Page 8: ...n dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter 6 Assemble large flat washer 5 16 lock washer 5 16 hex bolt a...
Page 9: ... Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and o...
Page 10: ...uality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to s...
Page 11: ...operty 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...
Page 12: ...d to engage the mower 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 CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LE...
Page 13: ... 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 stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas _ CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before ...
Page 14: ... 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 equipped or the deflector shield in place Lever High Position Attachment _ f _ Clutch Lever _ Low Engaged Position Disengag Position Shield REVERSE...
Page 15: ...for a few seconds re move and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULl mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fr...
Page 16: ...ely move the throttle control to the fast position Engine warm up may take from several seconds to several minutes the colder the temperature the longer the warm up The attachments can also be used dur ing the engine warm up period NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance see TO ADJ...
Page 17: ...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 proper ai...
Page 18: ...he engine ON posi tion and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine Engine ON Position ROS ON Position Normal Operating When the engine is running with the ig nition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any at tempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE For best re...
Page 19: ...ransaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to ...
Page 20: ...tion or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine 2 Remove cover 3 Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre cleaner from base 4 Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 5 Place new pre cleaner and cartridge fi...
Page 21: ...lug 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 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with auto moti...
Page 22: ...ck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift lever to its h...
Page 23: ...both front links Recheck side to side adjustment _ Mandrel Both Front Unks Should beEqual in Length Nut _E _ Arm Lift Link N_ Adjustment FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should...
Page 24: ...s 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 Arm 00238 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 BELT...
Page 25: ...retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sear...
Page 26: ...lide terminal cover over terminal 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 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 AND RELAYS Loose or damaged w...
Page 27: ... 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 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 en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and c...
Page 29: ...ged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 3ORRECTION 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 secti...
Page 30: ...Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Poor cut uneven 1 Raise cutting height reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 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 Empt...
Page 31: ...itch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 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 slow...
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Page 33: ...TE 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 02831 NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIR...
Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275750 25 34 16 I 48 i I 1 34 ...
Page 35: ... 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 34 110712X Switch Light 40 193372 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 uncx 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 Adapter Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Cover Terminal 92 193465 Harness Pigtail Reverse Switch 93 1...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 212 261 259 260 258 18 39 278 208 31 _ 5 5 209 208 209 60 2_ 206 209 74 37 208 chassis Laser It stk 18 36 ...
Page 37: ...nk 3 8 16 unc x 1 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear LH 115 17490620 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder Stlt Black 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 TT 207 17670508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 1...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275750 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 drive fender stlt_38 38 ...
Page 39: ...3 74780416 47 127783 Pulley idler V Groove Plastic 165 165623 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv Stl 166 17490510 49 123205X Retainer Belt 168 165492 50 72110612 Bolt 169 165580 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 unc 170 187414 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5116 18 unc 197 169613 53 105710X Link Clutch 198 169593 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 202 72110614 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 212 1452...
Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275750 STEERING ASSEMBLY _2J_39 L i 2 37 _7 36 15 15 steedng_pl It 57 46 10 13 65 68 67 67 67 43 40 ...
Page 41: ...130465 Rod Tie 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 5tl 6 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 186781 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 318 12 Ga 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 unf 41 186737 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25t32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 190752 Extension Shaft Steering 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brac...
Page 42: ... Model 31P777 0299 E1 See Breakdown 45 Muffler 46 Gasket 62 Tube Drain Oil Easy 72 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 78 Arrestor Spark 81 Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Clamp Hose PART NO 137040 181654 17670412 17000612 19091416 10010500 71070512 17060620 73510400 DESCRIPTION Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Washer Sp...
Page 43: ...000002 E Ring 5133 62 18 73800800 5 19211621 Washer 21 32 x 1 x21 Ga 19 139868 6 120183X Bearing Nylong 20 163552 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 31 169865 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 32 73540600 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H DESCRIPTION Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 uric Arm Suspension Mower Retainer Spring Beari...
Page 44: ...ng Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 174648 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 ...
Page 45: ...Belt Drive Schematic Decal Chassis Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Deck B 42 Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 6 _ 4 10 wheel 1 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 Stern Value 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 x 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X624 ...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275750 MOWER DECK 67 il 47 142 117 119 118 J G 5 6 1 21 42_D_ma n t path_stlt 3 i i 21 28 29 18 119 _ 117 27 46 ...
Page 47: ...88 Baffle Vortex 146 171977 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 147 131335 Bracket Deflector 148 169022 Cap Sleeve 149 165898 Spring Torsion Deflector 150 19091210 Nut Push 152 169676 Shield Deflector 158 17720408 Washer 11 32 x5 8 x 16 Ga 159 72140614 Rod Hinge 184 19131410 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 185 188234 Washer Spacer 130794 Pulley Mandrel Nut Toplock Flanged Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 Pulley Id...
Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C _A 47 18 4 51 52 2g MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE Model et S_riel i Ch ffre c J 79 42A 48 ...
Page 49: ...crew 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 69 792170 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 70 786187 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 71 788069 Retaining Ring 71B 788092 Retaining Ring 76 780090 Thrust Washer 627 ID x 031W 77 788078A Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 82 778333 Anti Rotation Washer 632 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 83 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 85 Use As Needed 87 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 150 Oil Seal...
Page 50: ...MBER 0299 E1 I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 3o7_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 12 20 617 0 868 _ 943 O 1022 1288 524 _ 8420 _ 24 88 t 11_ 584_ _ 9_ 1264_ 7581 1270 __ 759 _ 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 7505 15_ 200 89 1027 50 ...
Page 51: ...BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0299 E1 238 35 1022 103z 6170 616_ _ 1022 404 914 614 _ 643 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 8G8 525 524F9 11 9_ _J _ 801 _ 544_ 803 _ 310_ 802 729 697 1040 3os 1005 363 1070 1044_ 1051 51 ...
Page 52: ...L_1 41 137 276 950 I08 127 G 51 1127 105A 127A 276A 947A _ NIKKI 4311 1266 0 118 527 _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 276 95 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 105 _ 137 106 _ 142_ 117 _ 231 _ 987 9 276 _ 634_ 1266 6170 1266A C_ _ 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ _ 6170 634A 95A _ 127A O 104A 987A 105A _ _ _ 52 ...
Page 53: ...retor 265 691024 54 691148 Screw Intake Manifold 267 695134 73 697133 Screen Rotating 276 692255 74 697897 Screw Rotating Screen 276A 695410 78 691003 Screw Flywheel Guard 304 699828 89 690283 Plug Oil 305 697102 93 690602 O Bushing Throttle Shaft 305A 697103 94 498030 Kit Idle Mixture 306 697107 94A 695425 Kit idle Mixture Nikki 307 691003 95 691636 Screw Throttle Valve 309 693551 95A 690718 O Sc...
Page 54: ...Nut Starter Cable 1034 690822 Guide Push Rod 584 697112 Cover Breather Passage 1035 693784 Shaft Pump 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1036 695700 Label Emission 614 691620 Pin Cotter 1040 699852 Plate Trim 616 692012 Crank Governor 1044 698139 Screw Flywheel 617 692138 O SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 634 690801 O Spring Seal Assembly Manual 1058 275038 Owner s Manual Choke 1059 69851...
Page 55: ...pes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes t Fold this page along dotted _ine indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically paraHet to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fotd in the direction of hiti stope you want to measure 4 Compare the angl...
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