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Page 1: ...rt the differently previously engines you engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructionsbefore 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: ...necessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut not limitedto damage causedbytowingobjects beyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto elec trical and mechanicaldamagecaused by improperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amountof engineoil failureto ...

Page 3: ...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 cros...

Page 4: ... 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 the...

Page 5: ...r wear gloves 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...

Page 6: ...ates 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 require repair f...

Page 7: ...imum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions J _ j Label il J ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knobs 2 Lower seat into operating 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 4 Get off seat without moving its ad justed position 5 ...

Page 8: ...tly 8 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the 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 All assembly instruction...

Page 9: ...ons could result in 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 indicates a hazard which if not ...

Page 10: ...lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engin...

Page 11: ...to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP position 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 bro...

Page 12: ...ure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck Retainer Spring Pin 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 he...

Page 13: ...ot push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To re engage transmission reverse above procedure ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quan tities that can be used ...

Page 14: ...n until the engine begins to run smoothly 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 The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below 7 ...

Page 15: ...the tractor moves approxi mately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing...

Page 16: ...have 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 ...

Page 17: ...ss 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 position and the attachmen...

Page 18: ...per 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 fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean Inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clip pings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use com pressed air or high...

Page 19: ...ation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Remove 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 squeeze to remove excess oil NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Clean cartridge by tap...

Page 20: ...g 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 Clamp Fuel Filter _ CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted...

Page 21: ...er forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley 10 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor 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 deflec tor shield to right side of tractor IMPORTANT Check belt for pro...

Page 22: ... side 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 M_rA__T__to Ground Mower toiround _ Suspension I I ift Link L_ _ _ _ _ Adjustment _Nut FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjustment is ...

Page 23: ...removing retainer spring 7 Carefully roll belt 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 cl...

Page 24: ...d mandrels and 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 sur...

Page 25: ...sion by placing freewheel control in transmission dis engaged position Pull freewheel con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor for ward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE Contact a Sears or other qualified serv...

Page 26: ... securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal 3 Repair tire and reassemble 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover REAR WHEEL 1 Block rear axle securely 2 Remove five 5 hub bolts to allow wheel removal 3 Repair tire and reassemble Replace and tighten hub bolts securely NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tire...

Page 27: ... with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Terminal Keps Nut Access _ Door _ Termi _ Guard _ ex Bolt itive d Cable _Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of ...

Page 28: ...re 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 air cleaner cover asse...

Page 29: ...ial fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experi ance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or metha nol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the f...

Page 30: ... or other qualified service center 11 See To start engine in operation section 3 4 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Carburetor out of 7 adjustment Engine valves out of 8 adjustment Brake pedal not 1 depressed Attachment clutch is 2 engaged Weak or dead battery 3 Blown fuse 4 Corroded battery terminals 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Faulty ignition switch 7 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Faulty operator pres...

Page 31: ...leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Raise cutting height 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 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Empty fuel...

Page 32: ...lty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 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 i...

Page 33: ...RNATOR 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 02833 WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276320 22 I I 34 29 33 I t93391ROS I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...9 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 34 110712X Switch Light Reset 40 193391 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 Hourmeter Adaptor 79 175242 Bulbholder Asm Incandescent SV...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276320 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 162_ 21 2 138 28 20 19 161 158 37 43_ 17 56 91 122 150 122 130 A52 17 _156 139_ _172 32__139 _157 chassis stealth 43wgt 36 ...

Page 37: ... 16 x 16 Ga 158 36 17060512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 161 37 192397X615 Fender Pnt 162 39 175278 Bracket Axle Front 165 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 172 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 45 176018 Bracket Asm Susp Chas Rh 17490608 175476 176016 183569 17490508 74780716 180374 177143 192572 191611 ScrewThdroL 3 8 16 x 1 2 Bracket Chassis Front Bracket Asm Susp Chas Lh Bracket Asm Fender Screw ThdroL 5...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276320 GROUND DRIVE 42 6 38 46 37 68 127 153_ 69 33 dnve6 vgt 142_ 122 114 _2 145 I I J 74 65 117 _55 117 128 F52 35 t _t08 34 F131 151 _145 29 120 112 38 ...

Page 39: ...Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 1 2 142 175469 61 143995 Pulley Transaxle 143 17000512 64 176601 Shaft Clutch Brake Pedal 145 163168 65 179613 Bolt Shoulder 146 140462 68 STD571812 Pin Roll 147 141322 69 123800X Washer 151 74760514 70 192390X428 Console Shift 152 178705 73 74490548 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 x 3 Gr 5 153 4497H 74 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 77 74780716 Bolt Hex 7 16 14 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 89 7368...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276320 STEERING 21 20 23 34 33 42 22 13 29 36 13 t I I I t 8 J 35 18 _ st_ing 21_vg t 52 40 ...

Page 41: ...ft Asm Steering 175572 Draglink Vgt 156011 Support Asm Steering Vgt 163887X428 Boot Steering 186737 Adapter Wheel Steering 155105 Bushing Strg BIk 152927 Screw 186095X428 Cap Wheel Steering 3366R 17000612 104239X 138136 19111610 STD551131 74780512 187039 186799 155246 17490508 19183812 19131610 179471 175820 73900600 73940800 175553 188967 Bearing CoL Strg Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Bearing Flange Bushing...

Page 42: ...428 Control Choke 3645J Bushing 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 7834R Fuel Line 137180 Spark Arrester Kit 145006 Clip Push ln Hinged 123487X Clamp Hose KEY NO 39 40 41 42 43 45 47 62 69 70 71 79 81 82 83 84 PART NO DESCRIPTION 17490636 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 unc 17490664 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 unc 126197X Washer 1 1 20D x15 32 ID x 250 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 179953 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 3 75 Gr 5 73510400 Nu...

Page 43: ...n Hinged Nut 3 8 16 unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 18Unc 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 121249X Spacer Split 16 123740X 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 37 73800500 Nut Lock ...

Page 44: ...der 179768X428 Pad Footrest LH Decal Fender Danger 166960 Decal Drawbar CNTRL Decal FTREST 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH Decal Replacement 195627 Owner s Manual English Decal V Belt Schem 195628 Owner s Manual Spanish Decal Hood Side Phi WHEELS AND TIRES 3 7 4 10 5 9 8 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X624 Rim Asm Front 4 8134H Tube Front Service Item Only ...

Page 45: ...ted 43 123934X Plunger Button 70 145212 Spring 72 110452X Link Lift 73 73350600 Retainer Spring 74 175802 Retainer Spring 75 175805 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 76 175560 Nut Crownlock I 2 13 Unc 77 176205 Trunnion Infin Height 78 175689 Nut Special 79 175378 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Spring Compression Inf Hgt Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adj Lift KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc Pointer H...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276320 MOWER DECK 46 4 49 33_ 130 I 52 I 33 112 21 116 24 18 46 ...

Page 47: ...tex Mower 116 193406 Bolt Shoulder 21 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 117 174873 Gauge Wheel 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 118 73930600 Nut Centerlock 3 8 16 Unc 25 178102 Spdng Torsion 119 19121414 Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Ga 26 110452X Nut Push 121 174371 Spring Secondary Drive 27 180655X428 Deflector Shield 122 174606 Bushing Pivot Tension Relief 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x 5 8 x 16 Ga 126 174372 Arm Idl...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276320 TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 331 3000 101 95 _ 83 35 95 7g SEALANT 97 20W50 OIL 205 KIT SEAL 48 ...

Page 49: ...36 43 142965 Pin 153 170434 44 150797 Bofl 3 8 24 x 2 1 2 155 178337 46 184702 Spring neutral 310 3000 48 178320 Puck adjusting 310 3000 50 178343 Screw hex head washer cap screw IZT 1 4 20 x 3 4 51 169530 Lower cover 157 169548 52 169531 Geroter assembly 169 184701 53 144581 O ring 203 178338 54 161139 Ctiarge pump housing 55 178321 Kit tilter Gasket 10 X 16 X 4 24 Filter 56 169533 Charge manifol...

Page 50: ...222 265 E_ 267 26 847_ 523 2875_ 84_ 524 _ 220 750 8 32 _ I t019 LABELKIT t330 REPAIR MANUAL I t329REPLACEMENTENGINE I 10_8 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I el 10171_ 24 _ 447A 968 967 305 447A 10t3 89 te 447 855 50_ 163_ 51 o _ o s4_ 654 t027 53 1 t 095 VALVE GASKET SET 7_ 276 s_s_ t63_ t022_ 50 ...

Page 51: ...470 E1 D 35 36 _1022 1029 1100 798_ 1022 211 209 24o_ lO_4_ 918 0 1_ FC_ i o_ I 11230 112 7 I 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT 51 _ _ 276 633 987 104 _ 672 _ 105 1123 _ 1124 137 O 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633 51 987 1_ CC_ o72_ 150_ 1123 276 1124_ 552 _ 552A 742 404 552A 691 118 _P 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276320 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446677 TYPE NUMBER 0470 E1 789A 3o3 332 75 573 _ 405 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 163 276 868 943 1022 _ 524 691 695_ 3091 8O2 697 _ 52 ...

Page 53: ...2 691059 48 698173 Short Block 333 691060 50 695241 Manifold Intake 334 691061 51 690950 O 1 Gasket Intake 337 491055 53 690951 Stud Carburetor 358 694012 54 699816 Screw Intake Manifold 363 19203 73 494439 Screen Rotating 383 19374 74 698425 Screw Rotating Screen 385 691108 75 691056 Washer Flywheel 387 808656 89 690283 Plug Oil 404 690442 95 690718 Screw Throttle Valve 98 499802 Kit Idle Speed 1...

Page 54: ... 690980 Gear Timing 1119 691183 742 690328 Retainer E Ring 1123 690987 750 696999 Screw Oil Pump Cover 783 693058 Gear Pinion 1124 788 691039 Bracket Fuel Pump 789 698330 Harness Wiring 1126 789A 790544 Harness Wiring 1127 797 691029 Nut Brush Retainer 1128 797A 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 1169 798 697890 Screw Rocker Arm 801 691283 Cap Drive 1267 802 691286 Cap End 1329 803 Housing Starter Service ...

Page 55: ...ake 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 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...

Page 56: ...ics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime dayor night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 u s_ 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n Au Canada pour service en francis a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 800 LE FOYER Mc 1 888...

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