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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 ab _ut th_ probct Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mort Sat SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 USA Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...because 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 en...

Page 3: ...wn by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing 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 Be aware of the mower discharge direc tion and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Sl...

Page 4: ...onsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use e...

Page 5: ... if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use s_ow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a...

Page 6: ...and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in main taining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this _owner s manual...

Page 7: ..._ t Knob 5 Retainer Springs loop etainer Springs single loop I 4 Brackets Gauge Wheels 4 Retainer Springs _ 4 Wheels Opti nal t _ _ 12 Crownlock Nuts 12 Carriage Bolts 5 16 18 5 16 18 x 5 8 m it 4 Clevis Pins _ 4 Wheels i Optional 4 Adjusting Bar i_ 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga __ 4 Shoulder Bolt 4 Locknut 3 8 16 Vide_o Cassette _ Slope Sheet 3 For Future Use Keys 2 Keys ...

Page 8: ...STEERING WHEEL 1 Remove hex bolt lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft 2 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 3 Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft 4 Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapte...

Page 9: ...ever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po sition 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid TO DRIVETRACTOR 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 ...

Page 10: ...etween front mower brackets Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate and mower brackets NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin If necessary move mower side to side to give space between plate and mower brackets IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ...

Page 11: ... that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton I 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 f...

Page 12: ...inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a hazard which il not avoided will result In death or serious injury WARNING indicatesa hazard which if notavoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicatesa hazardwhich if notavoided might...

Page 13: ...ted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor RANGESHIFT LEVER Al...

Page 14: ...tion key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharged 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 elimin...

Page 15: ...clevis pin 5 Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting IMPORTANT Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck Retainer Spring TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired...

Page 16: ...t store spill or use gasoline near an open flame 16 IMPORTANT When operating in temper atures below32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine w...

Page 17: ...is attached to tractor Mower should 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 clippi...

Page 18: ...nd Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season 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 air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Che...

Page 19: ...L 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low access to blades 2 Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt ...

Page 20: ...lity detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Se lect the oil s SAE viscosity grade accord ing to your expected operating tempera ture 20 Change the oil alter every 50 hours oi op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TO CHANGE ENGINE OI...

Page 21: ...l surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cool ing shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds remo...

Page 22: ...tion 8 Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley 9 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the As TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are...

Page 23: ... adjustment 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 be adjusted so the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance F directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge...

Page 24: ... idlers to see that they rotate freely 8 Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 9 Install belt in both idlers Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown 10 Install new belt onto electric clutch pul Py 11 Roll belt into upper groove of L H man drel pulley 12 Carefully check belt muting making sure belt is in ...

Page 25: ... a built in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Make sure attachment clutch and igni tion switches are in OFF position 2 Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measure...

Page 26: ... idler 4 Place belt around transaxle pulley beginning at top V part of belt should engage transaxle pulley 5 Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper 6 Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keepers 7 Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric chltch pulley Transaxle Pulley Twists Belt Keeper TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are...

Page 27: ...rt 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 cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK c...

Page 28: ...ilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 When replacing hood be sure to re connect the headlight wire connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers ex pense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s serv...

Page 29: ... THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 2 With engine off turn idle fuel adjust ing needle in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counter clockwise 1 turn 29 FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position NOTE The high idle is set at...

Page 30: ...n 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 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor a...

Page 31: ...ead battery 1 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 CORRECTION 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Ad...

Page 32: ...lade mandrel 4 5 Clogged mower deck vent 5 holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Poor cut uneven 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and car...

Page 33: ... 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 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 1...

Page 34: ...NOTES 34 ...

Page 35: ...E START B S A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERViCiNG OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING I I CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP r ll C ELECTRIC CLUT_CH I I RELAY PTO SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C_G B H ON C_ F B E A O GFC o REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H B DA 35 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 ELECTRICAL 12 22 I I I I I i I I 1 I I I 26 I I l I I I I 33 36 ...

Page 37: ...n 21 175688 Harness Socket Light W 4152J 22 41523 Bulb Light 25 185456 Cable Battery Red 31 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 170238 Harness Ign 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 79 175242 Bolbholder Asm Incan descent 81 1097...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _0 19 17 16 i 63 17 38 ...

Page 39: ...r 11132xll 16x16Ga 17060512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 179772X615 Fender Bracket Axle Front Bracket Spnsn Front Lh Bracket Spnsn Front Rh Bracket Chassis Bracket Chassis Front Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Lh Bracket Fender ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga DESCRIPTION Screw 3 8 16 x 1 2 Guide Belt Gear Drive ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Belt Keeper VGT Ground Drive Stop Over Center Bracket Support...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 GROUND DRIVE 29 6 36 47 4O ...

Page 41: ...136923 Puck BrakeTop 66 140296 26 137552 Spring Return 67 19131312 27 17490528 Screw Hex Wsh Thd 68 5142H 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 69 136327 28 73350600 Nut He Jam 3 8 16 117 73900600 29 137213 Brake Rod 150 9858M1 30 19131616 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 34 71673 Cap Plunger 35 137648 Rod Parking Brake 36 149412 Spring Drive Ground 37 121749X Washer 25 32 x1 1 4 x 16 Ga 38 150035 Nyliner Screw Fin 10 24 x I A...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 STEERING ASSEMBLY LIp ...

Page 43: ...5 3 x 16 Ga Ring Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Beadng Axle Front Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Uric Washer 25 32 x 1 I 4 x 16 Ga Washer Leek Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asm Steering Rod Asm Tie Ball J Ball Vgt Inc Key No 36 40 Draglink Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 ...

Page 44: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 21 _ 20 18 28 39 r 81 69 62 i 4O 85 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT I 44 ...

Page 45: ...gine 42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 Bushing 43 179953 Bolt Flex 7 16 20 X 3 3 4 Ga 5 Clutch Electric 47 175288 Bushing Pulley Engine VGT ElectClutch 62 146629 Shield Heal Muffler Tank Fuel Rear 5 0 Yt Gt 69 24 041 49 Gasket Cap Asm 70 175545 Tube Exhaust LH ControlThmttle 71 175546 Tube Exhaust RH Screw HWHD Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 74 162295 Elbow Street Brass Control Choke 80 M73030800 Nut Flange Washer...

Page 46: ...Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 15 121249X Spacer Split KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 19171912 19 166369 20 124238X 21 171852 37 STD541431 38 71110616 39 19131610 Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Washer 17 32xl 3 16x12 Ga Knob Seat Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc x 1 ...

Page 47: ...4 Decal Repl Parts Decal Battery Dnge Poi DESCRIPTION Decal Insert Strg Decal Battery Decal Deck Leveling Decal Engine Kohl Sears Logo Decal Engine LTXTwin Reflector Taillight Decal Engine LTXRH Decal Engine LTX LH Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Manual Owner s Eng Manual Owner s Span WHEELS TIRES 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X624 Rim Assembly F...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 LIFT ASSEMBLY 4O 42 43 38 35 73 34 29 31 3 1 ...

Page 49: ...nc 26 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 Uric 29 150233 Trunnion InfinHeight 30 110807X Nut Special 31 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 15 Ga 32 137150 Spring Compression Inf Hgt KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 34 137167 Rod Adj Lift 35 138057 Knob InI 3 8 16 Unc 38 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 39 123935X Plug Hole 40 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 41 73540600 Nut _8 24 42 19112410 Washerll 32xl 1 2x10Ga 43 123...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 MOWER DECK 30 6 54 8_ 3O 47 48 17 _ 1123 21 22 ...

Page 51: ...acer Spdng Stop Idler 106 156853 30 173984 ScrewThdro Roll_ngWasher Head 107 156854 31 178342 Nut FigTop Lock Cntr 9 16 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 108 156856 33 129963 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 109 72010505 34 72140610 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 110 73960500 35 72110616 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16x2 112 19171216 36 72110608 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 143651 37 137166 Stiffener Arm Idler 38 173979 Kee...

Page 52: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 80 2O 5 4 74 7O 73 72 6 J 2 16 15 14 7 41 25 24 ...

Page 53: ...sure Relief Valve 82 136984 Gearoase Reverse Idler Shaft 84 5384J and Bearings R H Includes 85 2978 1 Key No s 17 18 25 33 50 63 86 633A85 77 and 82 87 9739H1 Dowel Pin 88 4924H Needle Bearing 89 19151516 Thrust Beadng Race 90 110542X 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 91 19181511 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 92 75J Thrust Bearing Race Gate Lower Shift 93 6274H Gearcase and Bearings L H 94 76020412 Includes Ke...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0017 YLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I I a _ 2t CRANKCASE I 3 Xl X F vI v I 54 ...

Page 55: ... 4 Cap valve spring 4 20 Kit retainer 4 Head assembly 1 cylinder 21 Liner exhaust port 2 Kit valve cover 22 breather 23 Includes 16 17 29 24 Grommet rubber 25 Kit breather separator Includes 29 31 34 26 Screw hex flange 27 M5x0 8xl 6 2 Strap breather Bracket breather separator Spacer Hose breather 24 032 01 S 24 294 13 S 24 380 13 S 24 067 13 S 24 067 14 S 24 874 08 S 24 874 16 S 24 108 05 S 24 01...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0017 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I _ _z_ BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESJ J AIR INTAKE J 56 ...

Page 57: ... 01 S Nut plastic 2 3 M 551016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 4 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5xO Sx16 3 5 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5xO 8x20 4 6 M 645016 S Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 6 7 24 146 16 S Plate backing 2 side 8 24 146 20 S Plate backing 1 side 9 24 063 20 S Baffle cylinder barrel 2 side 10 24 063 58 S Baffle cylinder barrel 1 side 11 M 545010 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x10 2 12 24 063 14...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 27_30 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CW30 WPE NUMBER _17 STARTING SYSTEM I ENGINE CONTROLS 5 4 _8 27 I_ 7 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I O I I _8 4_ 2 i F J 58 ...

Page 59: ...8x16 Nut he lock MSx0 8 Spring choke return Bracket control Screw hex flange M6x1 0xl 6 4 Clamp cable 2 Screw hex flange M5xO 8xt 6 2 Lever throttle actuator Washer lock 1 4 Nut hex flange M5x0 8 Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 Spring governor Nut he M4x0 7 Lever throttle control Screw hex flange M5xO 8x20 Spring throttle limiter Lever choke Washer spring 1 4 Screw hex cap M4x0 7x25 Linkage choke OIL PAN LU...

Page 60: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0017 CRANKSHAFT J 2 1_I FUEL SYSTEM I EXHAUST I ul 1 Z 12 13 14 ...

Page 61: ...03 S 13 15 353 04 S 14 24_050 02 S NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 234 02 S 24 757 18 S 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 21 S 24 757 22 S DESCRIPTION Kit carburetor w gaskets Includes 2 4 Gasket carburetor Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately Service with 24 234 02 S Kits 24 757 18 S 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 21 S 24 757 22 S Gasket air cleaner base Stud M6xl 0x95 2 Nut hex flan...

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Page 63: ...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 64: ...d 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 _ _iiliii iiiiiiiii i E _i i i_ i i i iiiiiii iiiii 2 11E _2 iEi_ i i ii tiffin El i _ _ _ i r il _rli iii iiii iii_ ii_iiii_iiii i_ili n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR s_ 1 888 784 6427 or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655...

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