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Page 1: ...sly built engines Before start the you 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: ...le 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 ...

Page 5: ...s 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 Nev...

Page 6: ...ode 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 products it may requi...

Page 7: ... Wheels q 4 Adjusting _1 Bar JJ_J double loop 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Whees O 4 Clevis Pins 4 Shoulder Bolt 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Mower 2 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Flanged Pins 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys 2 Keys 7 ...

Page 8: ...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 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 adapter 6 Se...

Page 9: ...s 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 Operation section of thi...

Page 10: ...ld be aligned so when the front suspension plate is lowered it should slide between the mower brackets 4 Lower attachment lift lever to lowest position 5 Cut plastic tie and lower front suspen sion plate 6 ATTACH FRONT PLATE From left side of mower position front plate as sembly between front mower brackets align holes position flanged pin notch vertically and insert the pin all the way The notch ...

Page 11: ...actor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist Deflector Shield 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...

Page 12: ...identify safety 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 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 13: ... at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower 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 GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting he...

Page 14: ...tion and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use 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 cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibili...

Page 15: ...uld be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height 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 You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutti...

Page 16: ... sense 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 re...

Page 17: ...tly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly This may re quire an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature The attachments can be used during the engine warm up period and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mi...

Page 18: ...e 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 air fuel mixture and help your en...

Page 19: ...ECK 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 ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by t...

Page 20: ...Oil level must be even with plug threads If necessary fill with SAE 30 motor oil API SG SL Replace filler plug 4 Reassemble wheel to hub o _ Transaxle Filler o _ Plug 20 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 o...

Page 21: ...ionof the cartridge Donot oil cartridge Do notuse pressurizedair to clean or dry cartridge Cover Cartridge Foam CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fin...

Page 22: ...ment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position 3 Disengage belt tension rod from lock _ bracket CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and re lease slowly 4 Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley 5 DISCONNECT REAR MOWER PINS FIRST Pull out the spring loaded pin disconnect suspension arm from pin and release pin 6 Go to ot...

Page 23: ...s are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of blade loosen nut C on both front links an equal number of turns NOTE Each full turn of nut C will change distance B by approximately 3 16 When distance B is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut D against trunnion on both front links To raise front of blade loosen nut D f...

Page 24: ...m electric clutch pulley both mandrel pulleys and all idler pul leys MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 1 Install belt around both mandrel pulleys and around idler pulleys as shown 2 Install belt onto electric clutch pulley IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower pulley grooves 3 Reassemble R H and L H mandrel covers Securely tighten all screws 4 Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket...

Page 25: ...re distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 3 4 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 3 4 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for 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...

Page 26: ...Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BAT TERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system The other vehicle must also be a 12 ...

Page 27: ...ct the headlight wire connector Hood 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 service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throt...

Page 28: ... factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other quali fied service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adju...

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: ...ged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter CORRECTION 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 section...

Page 31: ...r 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Check all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 15 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine dies when 1 Reverse operati...

Page 32: ...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...

Page 33: ...CTOR S L _ M_B EQUIPPED WITHASPECIAL I _ J _ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM X _ _ _ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT _ _ CONNECTED TO THE _ _ _ _ _ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR NON REMOVABLE REMOVA BLE L _ CONNECTIONS U UI_II_It U IUI_I _ OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE IGNITION SWITCH BECAUSE OF THIS THE POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE OFF M G A1 SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS NOTE I...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276210 22 I i I I I I 41 42 I I 34 I 96 1 I _6 I 3O 33 j I I 193394 I I I 1 05 34 ...

Page 35: ...Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Plunger 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 34 110712X Switch Light Reset 40 193394 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 175242 Bulbholder Asm Incan Descent 95 ...

Page 36: ...ACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276210 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 153 28 21 2 161 158 37 i 17 L_20 19 chassis stealth 46 vgt 7 _130144 7 85 86 17 148 130 17 169 122 150 _ 122 158 17 139 172 84 70 17 17 83 _ 17 _66 36 ...

Page 37: ...et Chassis Front 58 183569 Bracket Fender 60 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 63 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 66 17490608 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 2 67 156973 Guide Belt Gear Drive 68 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5t16 18 x 1t2 70 188578 Guide Belt 84 188164 Up Stop 85 144911 Bracket Support Transaxle 86 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 unc x 1 88 STD551143 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7 16 91 180374 Rail Frame Lh 106 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276210 GROUND DRIVE 7 69 37 38 65 48 54 57 157 155 62 66 6 15 23 67 drive 9 vgt 62 38 ...

Page 39: ... Ring Bolt Hub Disc Brake Yoke Brake Disc Washer Special Bushing Washer 13 32x13 16 x 16 Ga Set Screw 1 4 28 x 3 4 Spring Lever Brake Cam Brake Disc Screw Flat Head 1 4 28 x 3 4 Gearshift Lever Assembly Knob Support Puck Brake Puck Brake Top Spring Return Screw Hexwsh Thd 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 Nut Hex Jam 318 16 Brake Rod Washer 13 32 x 1 x 16 Ga Cap Plunger Rod Parking Brake Spring Drive Ground Washer ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276210 STEERING ASSEMBLY 23 34 33 32 6 29 28 36 15 1313 i I _ 1 I I i I I I I Ill k I 8 J 18 X__ steering 20 vgt 52 J J 4O ...

Page 41: ...arden 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 Crown Lock 3 8 24 unf Shaft Asm Steering Draglink Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Insert Wheel Steering Bearing Col Strg Screw 3 8 16 ...

Page 42: ... Single Lead Hex Control Choke Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Clip Push In Hinged Clamp Hose NO 39 40 41 42 45 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 47 175288 Bushing 62 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 69 165391 Gasket 70 176069 Tube Exhaust LH 71 176070 Tube Exhaust RH 79 183906 Screw Socket Head 81 188800 Tube Drain Oil Easy 82 188799 Valve Oil Drain 83 171877 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 W...

Page 43: ...g Seat Cprsn 8 171877 Bolt 5 16 18 uncx 3 4 w Sems 10 182493 Pan Seat 12 174648 Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 19171912 19 166369 20 124238X 21 171852 37 STD541450 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga Knob Seat Cap Spring Seat Bolt Sh...

Page 44: ...8 164065 Decal Insert Strg 19 138047 Decal Battery 20 193114 Decal Mower Upstop 23 106202X Reflector Taillight 179768X428 Pad Footrest LH 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH 193320 Manual Owner s Eng 193321 Manual Owner s Span WHEELS TIRES 3 4 10 5 9 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X624 Rim Assembly Front 4 8134H Tube Front Service Item Only 5 106230X Tire Front...

Page 45: ... 43 123934X Button Plunger 70 145212 Spring 0 62 OD x 2 125 72 110452X Link Lift 73 73350600 Retainer Spring 74 187277 Retainer Spring 75 175805 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 uric 76 175560 Nut Lock 1 2 13 unc 77 176205 Trunnion Infin Height 78 175689 Nut Special 79 187276 Washer 13 32 x 518 x 16 Ga 85 189013 Spring Compression Inf Hgt 86 188528 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adj Lift lift rh 17 DESCRIPTION Knob ...

Page 46: ...MOW_ R DECK _p AC_OP _v v 46 5 57 56 33 6O 25 Z7 rno _er_deok 54 _ 46 ...

Page 47: ...6 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 38 88657 Spring Compression 39 187284 Pulley Idler Stationary 42 165723 Spacer Retainer 43 187278 Arm Idler 46 137729 Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5 8 47 191273 V Belt Mower 49 73900600 Nut Look Fig 3 8 16 unc 50 72110616 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 2 51 72110610 Bolt 52 188460 Pulley Idler Clutching 56 155986 Bar Pnt Adj 57 156941 Pin Head Rivet 58 187342 Baffle Right 59 ...

Page 48: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276210 8O 4 6 1 14 41_ 45 25 24 48 ...

Page 49: ...2 136984 Gearcase Reverse Idler Shaft 84 5384J and Bearings R H Includes 85 2978J Key No s 17 18 25 33 50 63 86 633A85 77 and 82 87 8739H1 Dowel Pin 88 4924H Needle Bearing 89 19151516 Thrust Bearing 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 LH 94 76020412 Includes Key umbers 18 25 49 96...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276210 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 0241 E1 929A_ 10 267 g 216 222 188 26s __467_ 44_ 1 _ jl 967 305 AI_40H777 O241 E1 50 ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276210 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 0241 E1 40 1186 117 276 3 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A_ 1370 672_ 150_ 2760 987 1123 C _ 1124 _ 633 A2_40H777 0241 El 51 ...

Page 52: ...R 917 276210 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 0241 E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 51 7 2O 9_ SlA_ 691 0 12_ 943 _ 842 _ _ 524 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7_ 163 51 868_ 1022 695 526 t 501 4O5 102 69P A3_40H777 O241 EI 52 ...

Page 53: ... Piston Pin 276 690997 0 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 385 6...

Page 54: ...n Locating 1100 690973 726 499612 Gear Ring 1119 691183 729 694123 Clip Wire 1123 690987 741 690980 Gear Timing 742 690328 Retainer E Ring 1124 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cover 783 693058 Gear Pinion 1126 788 691039 Bracket Fuel Pump 1127 789 698330 Harness Wiring 1128 797 691029 Nut Brush Retainer 1169 797A 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 1267 798 697890 Screw Rocker Arm RPM 801 691283 Cap Drive 802 691...

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 I Fotd this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Ho_d page before you so that its teft edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hitl slope you want to measure 4 Compare the ang...

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