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Page 1: ...ly 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: ...es 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: ...nd 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 t...

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: ...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: ...ouble loop 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 whees lO 4 Clevis Pins 4 Shoulder Bolt t 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob j_ Mower 2 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Flanged Pins 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys 2 Keys 2 Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 Retainer Spring I Nose Roller 2 Locknuts 5 16 18 7 ...

Page 8: ...asher 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 Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with Iocknut and large flat washer previously removed Tighten securely 6 Snap steering wheel ins...

Page 9: ...ols _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 objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed 2 Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline 3 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch...

Page 10: ...ould 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 notc...

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: ...o 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 whi...

Page 13: ...her 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...

Page 14: ... 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 possibility a...

Page 15: ...d 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 cutting off when...

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 rei...

Page 17: ...htly 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 m...

Page 18: ...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 air fuel mixture and help you...

Page 19: ...si 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 Nor_perating s When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE For best results mower blades ...

Page 20: ...y removing hub bolts 3 Remove filler plug from transaxle 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 _j o_ Transaxle Filler Plug 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 ...

Page 21: ...sed to clean the cartridge They may cause deterio ration of the cartridge Do not oil car tridge Do not use pressurized air 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 in...

Page 22: ...R TO REMOVE MOWER 1 Place attachment 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 fro...

Page 23: ...nks 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...

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: ...tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Retaining Washers Ring TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY _kWARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases 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 ...

Page 27: ...Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Kep s Nut __ b__ _ Terminal Access_ _ ex Bolt Door _ _ _Positive Red _ r _ _ Cable Term_ _ _Negative Black Cable 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 INTERLOC...

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: ...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: ...aged 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 sectio...

Page 31: ... mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 2 3 4 5 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 Empty...

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: ...CTED TO THE w _ _ _ _ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR NON REMOVABLE REMOVA BLE L _ CONNECTIONS UUNI_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 IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS RUN OVERRIDE B A1 WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF RUN ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL 12 1 8 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276330 22 I I t i I I 34 34 ...

Page 35: ...5 146149 Cable 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 In...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276330 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 14 153 28 21 chassis stealth II 6 vgt 161 158 37 L_2o 19 138 _i 44 148 43 17 U 16 170 86 85 174 _ 139 17 122 156 _ 122 156 67 63 17 36 ...

Page 37: ... Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 162 142432 37 179772X615 Fender 165 183554 39 175278 Bracket Axle Front 167 184672 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 169 188598 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 170 194667 45 187270 Bracket Chassis 172 17120614 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 173 74780512 58 183569 Bracket Fender 174 10040500 60 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 63 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 66 17490608 Scre...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276330 GROUND DRIVE 30 51 28 i _ 38 36 29 64 37 7 _ 34 _ 52 17 _ 65 _18 13 _26 11 24 48 54 66 57 69 157 155 62 15 47 23 drive 9 vgt 62 38 ...

Page 39: ...23 Puck Brake Top 65 179613 26 137552 Spring Return 66 140296 27 74880528 Bolt Hx Gr 8 5 16 18 UNC x 1 3 4 67 19131312 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 68 5142H 29 137213 Brake Rod 69 136327 30 19131616 Washer 13 32x 1 x 16 Ga 117 73900600 34 71673 Cap Plunger 155 12000028 35 137648 Rod Parking Brake 157 1370H 36 149412 Spring Drive Ground 37 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 38 150035 Nyliner 39...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276330 STEERING ASSEMBLY L3 y 26 _ 51 45 j i _ _ _ 23 34 33 32 6 31 29 28 6 52 J 12 J 40 ...

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: ... Asm Control Throttle Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex Control Choke Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Clamp Hose ScrewTT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 unc KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 40 17490664 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 unc 41 126197X Washer 1 1 20D x 15 32 ID x 250 42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 45 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 uric 47 175288 Bushing 62 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 69 165391 Gasket 70 17...

Page 43: ...ap Asm Fender 17 123976X Clip Push In Hinged 18 19171912 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 19 166369 Spring Seat Cprsn 20 124238X Bolt 5 16 18 uncx 314 w Sems 21 171852 Pan Seat 37 STD541431 Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 DESCRIPTION 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 Shoulder 5 16 18 Nut LockW ...

Page 44: ... Decal Battery Dnge Poi 18 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 195639 Manual Owner s Eng 195640 Manual Owner s Span WHEELS TIRES 3 10 5 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...

Page 45: ... Fluted 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 DESCRIPTIO...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276330 1 5 57 116 113 f 18 i 14_ 25 mower deck 54 2 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...0600 34 73680600 Nut 119 19121414 35 188635 Pin Suspension Rear 122 187557 36 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 180 73800500 38 188657 Spring Compression 182 179127 39 187284 Pulley Idler Stationary 183 163552 40 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 187292 41 19132203 Washer 13t32 x 1 318 x 3 Ga 42 165723 Spacer Retainer 196101 43 196216 Arm Idler 46 137729 Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5t8 47 19127...

Page 48: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276330 8O 4 6 1 1 74 70 73 41 _ 45 14 3 7 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 276330 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446977 0471 E1 929A_ 213__ 0 _p 1_ 2161 2678 188 265 267 _ 11 7183 _ _L__ _ _ _ _467_ 445h _ I 1 305 50 ...

Page 51: ...OVERHAUL KI1 135_ 137 51 _ 1L_ _1128 o__1 _o_ 2760 104 11238 105_ 633 987_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 _ 1370 F_ 2760 672 _ 150 _J 987 1124_ 633 oo _ 385 _ _788 _ 505 21_ _ 914 387_r_ 628 _ e_ 1169II o 11421_1 616_ 163_ 418 _ 198111128 _1 _1 Io_1_11 _o_1 108_ I t_ _ I 1L _ 130 95_ _ _F_ _ _o _ _ lO_ i1__ 11 _1 __ 1_ 11_ _ _ I _ I _ 137_ _ _ 1127__ _J 552 552A_ 742 404 552A 691 51 ...

Page 52: ...ENGINE I 74_ 1070 332_ 75_ 7261 695 165_ 363_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 2760 868_ 691_ 22_ 943 _ 842__ _ 10 524 _ 3C6_ 9 _ 51 769A 1019 LABEL K T I lO5_ _ 11058 OWNER S MANUALI 405 I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 334_ 3091 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7_ 868_ 163 1022_ 783513_ _ 603 797 697_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...ing Rod 240 695666 Valve Exhaust 250 690957 Valve Intake 252 690956 Spring Valve Intake 265 691024 Spring Valve Exhaust 267 695134 Keeper Valve 276 690997 Tappet Valve 287 691108 Camshaft 304 791243 Short Block 305 790690 Manifold Intake 309 691262 Gasket Intake 310 691263 Stud Carburetor 311 497608 Screw Intake Manifold 332 691059 Screen Rotating 333 691060 Screw Rotating Screen 334 691061 Washer...

Page 54: ... 690973 741 690980 Gear Timing 1119 691183 742 690328 Retainer E Ring 1123 690987 O 750 696999 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1124 690988 O 783 693058 Gear Pinion 1126 690991 788 691039 Bracket Fuel Pump 1127 695407 789 698330 Harness Wiring 1169 690990 789A 696576 Harness Wiring 789B 790544 Harness Wiring 797 691029 Nut Brush Retainer 797A 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 798 697890 Screw Rocker Arm 801 691283 Ca...

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 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 a...

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