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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 about th_ 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: ... 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 Slow...

Page 4: ...ponsible 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 ...

Page 5: ...ff if children enterthe area Beforeand when backing look behind and downfor smallchildren Mowup and downslopes 15 Max not across Removeobstaclessuchas rocks tree limbs etc Watchfor holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain couldoverturnthe machine Tall grasscan hide obstacles Useslow speed Choosea low gear sothat you will not haveto stop or shift while onthe slope Avoid startingor stoppingon a slope If t...

Page 6: ...e 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 prod ucts it may requir...

Page 7: ...eve Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Flanged Pins 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Mower 5 Retainer Springs loop 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Centerlock Nuts Gauge Wheels 2 Wheels 2 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga Video Cassette For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys 2 Keys 7 ...

Page 8: ...itional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1 Remove Iocknut 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 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter 5 Secur...

Page 9: ... of controls 1 Press lift lever 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 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 Opera...

Page 10: ...o 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 ing in all mower pulley grooves 9 Connect anti sway bar to ...

Page 11: ... MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for re placing motion mower drive and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Ad justments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SY...

Page 12: ... serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage 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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided might result...

Page 13: ...tachments mounted 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 RANGE...

Page 14: ...ttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best mower perfor mance Brake nition Positidn Key Brake Clutch Engaged Brake Pedal Disengaged Position Drive Position Gear Shift Position Height Adjustment Lever Knob STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal all the w...

Page 15: ... the engine You must remain 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 Lower mower with attachment lift con trol 3 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTION Do not ope...

Page 16: ...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 while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season S...

Page 17: ...tached 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 clippings a...

Page 18: ... 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 once a year you ...

Page 19: ...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 securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bol...

Page 20: ...p dipstick se curelyeachtimeyouchecktheoillevel TO CHANGEENGINEOIL Determinetemperaturerangeexpected beforeoil change All oil must meetAPI service classificationSG SL Be suretractoris onlevel surface Oilwill drain morefreelywhenwarm Catchoil in a suitablecontainer 1 Removeoil fill cap dipstick Be careful notto allowdirt to enterthe engine whenchangingoil 2 Installthe draintube ontothe valve 3 Open...

Page 21: ...Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginning 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...

Page 22: ... from deck 7 Raise attachment lift to its highest posi 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 sembly section of this manual TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires...

Page 23: ...adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower housing loosen nut G on both front links an equal num ber of turns When distance F is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower housing loosen nut H from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut G on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links ...

Page 24: ...ng 4 Carefully roll belt off R H mandrel pul ley 5 Remove belt from center mandrel pulley idler pulley and L H mandrel pulley 6 Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface 7 Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely 8 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway bar bracket 9 Install new belt in lower groove...

Page 25: ... in clutch plate Rotor Nylon _ Slot 3 I Locknut 3 _ _ Plate TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level ...

Page 26: ...onto clutching idler pulleys as shown 3 Make sure V part of belt engages V idler 4 Place belt around transaxle pulley beginning at top V part of belt should engage transaxle pulley Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keepers Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley Check Brake Adjustment 6 7 IMPORTAN...

Page 27: ...watch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hood to raised position 2 Remove terminal guard 3 Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 4 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 6 First connect RED battery cable to posi...

Page 28: ...s described below before 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 ...

Page 29: ...g 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 ca...

Page 30: ...oose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments sectio...

Page 31: ...screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Faulty operator safety presence control system 2 3 4 5 Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes ...

Page 32: ... 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 at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 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...

Page 33: ...TORS YSTE00_I_OUTPUT I_ _ 2_ jk_ _ _ _8VOLTSTAQC _ 36OORPE_ TE RED O ALTERNATOR WIRING INSULATED CLIPS IGNITION SWITCH NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE SERVICING OF UNIT THEY OFF M G A1 NONE SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR ON LIGHTS B A1 L A2 WIRING ON B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE 02743 HEADLIGHTS PTO SWITCH G F C tc cu OFF C G B H ON C F B E A D H B ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276051 24 42 43 12 27 25 i I SLo 1LL 27 I I I I I Y 26 27 I 33 I I I I I 52 12 I I I l __ ii I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 24 185464 Cable Battery 25 146149 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 188032 Harness Ign 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 79 17...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276051 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 21 2 161 158 37 J _20 19 chassis stealth 41 vgt 86 56 91 17 67 148 153 6 17 139 32 63 17 122 150 _ 122 156 36 ...

Page 37: ...36939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 161 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 162 45 154913 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Rh 165 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 56 154914 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Lh 58 183569 Bracket Fender 60 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 19131614 17490608 156973 17490508 177679 142992 144911 74780716 STD551143 180374 17580520 161464 171875 74780716 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Screw Thdr 3 8 16 x 1 2 Gu...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276051 GROUND DRIVE 39_ 4O 41 157 155 62 15 47 54 66 23 4 drive 9 vgt 62 38 ...

Page 39: ...752 25 136923 Puck Brake Top 65 179163 26 137552 Spring Return 66 140296 27 17490528 Screw Hex Wsh Thd 67 19131312 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 68 5142H 28 73350600 Nut HexJam 3 8 16 69 136327 29 137213 Brake Rod 117 73900600 30 19131616 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 150 9858M1 34 71673 Cap Plunger 155 12000028 35 137648 Rod Parking Brake 157 1370H 36 149412 Spring Drive Ground 37 121749X Washer 25 32 x1 1 4 x 16 G...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276051 STEERING ASSEMBLY 2O 23 34 33 32 13 29 28 36 15 1313 f 1 I II 1 I I II I I 8 J 40 ...

Page 41: ... Harden Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Shaft Asm Steering Draglink Ball Joint Solid Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Cap Wheel Steering Bearing Col Strg Sc...

Page 42: ...rew Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 5 8 Control Choke Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Clamp Hose KEY PART NO NO 39 17490636 40 17490664 41 126197X 42 10040700 43 179953 45 73510400 47 175288 62 146629 69 165391 70 176069 71 176070 74 162295 79 183906 81 188800 82 188799 83 171877 84 17060624 DESCRIPTION ScrewTT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Unc ScrewTT 3 8 16 x 4...

Page 43: ...Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 w Sems Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 134300 Spacer Split 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 18 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 19 166369 Knob Seat 20 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 22 STD541431 Nut Cro...

Page 44: ... Engine 19 138047 Decal Battery 23 106202X Reflector Taillight 179768X428 Pad Footrest LH 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH 190899 Manual Owner s Eng 190900 Manual Owner s Spn WHEELS TIRES 2 3 7 4 10 wheel KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X624 Rim Assembly Front 11 106277X624 Rim Assembly Rear 4 8134H Tube Front Service Item Only 10 7154J Tube Rear Service Item...

Page 45: ...45212 11 146704 Link Lift 72 110452X 12 163552 Retainer Spring 73 73350600 13 139868 Arm Suspension Vgt 75 175805 14 169865 Bearing 76 175560 23 STD624008 Retainer Spring 78 175689 24 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 82 169484 26 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 29 150233 Trunnion Infin Height 30 110807X Nut Special 31 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga DESCRIPTION Spring Compression Inf Hgt Rod...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276051 MOWER DECK 59 60 58 64 55 48 60 45 53 48 47 48 6 7 mower deck 50 9 54 lO 8_ 99 23 2 22 46 ...

Page 47: ...16 Pulley Mandrel Washer Spacer Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 2 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Stiffener Arm Idler Keeper Belt Idler Pulley Idler Flat KEY PART NO NO 40 174375 42 STD533107 43 136460 44 165723 45 STD541437 46 74760628 47 137200 48 137729 49 136574 50 137272 51 137273 52 184058 53 180807 54 148763 55 144959 56 138687 57 136577 58 133957 59 184219 60 139031 61 13...

Page 48: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276051 L 74 70 84 _ 66 86 _85 88 _ _ 87 73 53 14 3 2 7 30 41 25 41 _ 45 24 4B ...

Page 49: ...4J Gearcase Reverse Idler Shaft 85 2978J and Bearings R H Includes 86 633A85 Key No s 17 18 25 33 50 87 8739H1 63 77 and 82 88 4924H Dowel Pin 89 19151516 Needle Bearing 90 110542X Thrust Bearing Race 91 19181511 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 92 75J 4th Reduction Gear Spacer Thrust Bearing Race 93 6274H Gate Lower Shift 94 76020412 Gearcase and Bearings L H 96 159783 Includes Key Numbers 18 25 97 633A1...

Page 50: ...0H777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 929A_ lO 1 265 267 _ 216 222 188 J911_ 265_ 267 I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL J L1019 LABEL KIT I _467_ 445_ 967 305 126301_ _ o 13 _ 1017 691 20 855 _ 654 447 53 _ol 163 617 _ L_ 51A Io_o_ o 212 _ a 89 _ _ 929 AI_40H777 O241 EI 5O ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276051 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 35 102 _ 36 1029 11oo_ _ _T_ 798 _ 51A 1370 276 _ 672_ 150_ 987 1123 _ 1124 _ 633 118_ A2_40H777 O241 E1 51 ...

Page 52: ...MBER 917 276051 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 74i_ 332 75 1119_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 695 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 153 _ 1022 51 868_ 526 t 5Ol _7891 5_3 _ _ _ 405 59_ A3_40H777 O241 EI 52 ...

Page 53: ...4 Lock Piston Pin 276 690997 Pin Piston 287 690960 Rod Connecting 304 698073 Screw Connecting Rod 305 691005 Valve Exhaust 309 691262 Valve Intake 310 691263 Spring Valve Intake 311 497608 Spring Valve Exhaust 332 691059 Retainer Valve 333 691060 Keeper Valve 334 691061 Tappet Valve 337 491055 Camshaft 358 694012 Short Block 40H777 0241 E2 363 691062 Replacement Engine 383 690966 Manifold Intake 3...

Page 54: ... Plug 1029 690972 Nut Carburetor 1035 691042 Spacer 1036 695704 Gasket Carburetor Plate 1051 691265 Seal Governor Shaft 1058 274794 Screw Ring Gear 1070 691058 Screw Drive Cap 1090 691293 Clip 1095 694013 Pin Locating 1100 690973 Gear Ring 1119 691183 Clip Wire Gear Timing Retainer E Ring Screw Oil Pump Cover Gear Pinion Bracket Fuel Pump Harness Wiring Nut Brush Retainer Nut Brush Retainer Screw ...

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 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically paraHem to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fomd in the direction of hill smope you want to measure 4 Compare the an...

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