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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: ...ause 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 engin...

Page 3: ...sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers 3 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 cross...

Page 4: ...he 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 mowi...

Page 5: ... 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 Neve...

Page 6: ...de 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 requi...

Page 7: ...ocated between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions Label ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob 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 witho...

Page 8: ...CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replac ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly 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 man...

Page 9: ...entify 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 i...

Page 10: ... other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments 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 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 run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause b...

Page 12: ... Retainer Clevis 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 hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip ment on rough rolling terrain...

Page 13: ...actory already filled with summer weight oil 1 Check engine oil with tractor on level ground 2 Unthread and remove oil fill cap dipstick wipe oil off Reinsert the dip stick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube Remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULl mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should cha...

Page 14: ...everalminutes dependingon the temperature The attachmentscan be usedduring the enginewarm upperiodand may requirethe choke control bepulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above3000 feet or in cold temperatures below32 F the carburetorfuel mixturemay needto be adjustedfor best engineperformance See TOADJUSTCARBURETOR inthe Service andAdjustmentssectionof this manual MOWING TIPS Tire chains...

Page 15: ...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 should replace t...

Page 16: ...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 attachment c...

Page 17: ...e SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL 1 Block up rear axle securely 2 Remove left rear wheel by 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 R...

Page 18: ... 2 Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge 3 Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud Replace if necessary 4 Reassemble air cleaner cartridge plate and nut 5 Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob Foam Cartridge Pre Cleaner Knob Nut Cartridge Plate Rubber Seal CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prev...

Page 19: ...t spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER 1 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 If equipped turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting 3 Lower mower to its lowest position 4 Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket _L CAUTION Rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and release slowly Lock Bracket Be...

Page 20: ...n TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT Raise mower to its highest position Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of mower...

Page 21: ...tension rod from lock bracket CAUTION Rod is spring loaded Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly 4 Remove screws from R H mandrel cover and remove cover 5 Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur face Belt Tension Rod Disengaged Position 7 j 6 Disconnect R H suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Caref...

Page 22: ...ove belt from center mandrel pulley idler pulley and R H mandrel pulley 9 Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around 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 g...

Page 23: ...king brake 2 Measure 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 Rep...

Page 24: ...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 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 ...

Page 25: ...he dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 When replacing hood be sure to re connect the headlight wire connector Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customer...

Page 26: ...TTLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual With engine off turn idle fuel adjust ing needle in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counter clockwise 1 turn 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 the facto...

Page 27: ...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 carb...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Poor cut uneven 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 Empt...

Page 30: ...ch 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 slower...

Page 31: ...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 CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM 3 AMP DC 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED FUEL SHUT OFF _ SOLENOID J N_J L_J LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM DIODE ALTERNATOR ORANGE _ I X _k _ j _1...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276350 I I I I 34 33 12 96 I J 52 i i 32 ...

Page 33: ...4152J Bulb Light 25 185456 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 uric 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 34 110712X Switch Light Reset 40 193394 Harness Ign 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 79 175242 Bulbholder Asm Incan Descent 95 193666 Bracket ROS 96 10444...

Page 34: ...L NUMBER 917 276350 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 161 47 _20 19 2 88 86 chassis stealth II 5 vgt 158 37 368_ 31 138 J 56 91 17 67 4 85 148 167 122 156 17 32 _172 45 17 63 50 63 17 153 130 18 130 15o 122 142 _130 5O 17 34 ...

Page 35: ...Front Lh 162 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 165 45 176018 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis RH 167 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 172 56 176016 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis LH 58 183569 Bracket Fender 60 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 PART NO 19131614 17490608 156973 17490508 177679 193923 74780716 STD551143 180374 17580520 192512 191611 74780716 DESCRIPTION Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 1 2 Guide ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276350 GROUND DRIVE 30 51 28 9 7 69 44 48 24 54 57 157 155 62 66 15 47 23 drive 9 vgt 62 36 ...

Page 37: ...3 Puck Brake Top 65 179613 26 137552 Spring Return 66 140296 27 74880528 Bolt Hex 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 32 x 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 3...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276350 STEERING ASSEMBLY 34 33 32 6 23 22 13 31 29 28 36 IJ 15 1313 i _ 1 I I i I II I I ll k I I _ 53 8 18_ steering 20 vgt 52 J 38 ...

Page 39: ... 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 I IIcl 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...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276350 37 26 27 engine kohler22 17 vgt 84 39 84 80 i 12 11 i 42 85 82 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT I J 40 ...

Page 41: ... 28 188669 Fuel Line 29 137180 Spark Arrester Kit 37 123487X Clamp Hose 39 17490636 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 unc 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 47 175288 Bushing 62 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 69 Gasket Order from Eng Mfgr 70 175545 Tube Exhaust LH 71 175546 Tube Exhaust RH 80 M73030800 Nut Flange M8 1 25 81 188800 Tube Dr...

Page 42: ...ed Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 18 uncx 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 STD541450 Nut ...

Page 43: ...ecal Battery Dnge Poi 164065 Decal Insert Strg 138047 Decal Battery 178455 Decal Mower Caution 185980 Decal Engine 106202X Reflector Taillight 179768X428 Pad Footrest LH 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH 195834 Manual Owner s Eng 195835 Manual Owner s Span WHEELS TIRES 1 3 4 10 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 10 11 12 PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 Cap Valve Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106228X417 Rim Assembly Front 8134...

Page 44: ...LIFT ASSEMBLY 40 39 42 70 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276350 43 38 i 11 _ 7 1o 70 12_ lift rh 8 44 ...

Page 45: ...nion Infin Height 30 110807X Nut Special 31 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 32 137150 Spring Compression Inf Hgt 33 STD560907 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 34 137167 Rod Adj Lift 35 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 uric 38 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 39 123935X Plug Hole 40 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 41 175994 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 42 19112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 43 123934X Scale Indicator Height 7...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276350 MOWER DECK 46 132 95 33 _ _ 130 112 31 114 21 122 5 116 _ _117 56 49 I 121 30 110 47 119 J 1 J J mower deck48prem 2 16 18 29 26 46 ...

Page 47: ...4606 30 173984 Screw Thdroll 126 174372 31 187690 Washer Spacer 130 17000616 32 174375 Pulley Mandrel 132 17000612 33 178342 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 182 179127 37 177968 Pulley Idler 48 Primary 183 163552 39 174375 Pulley Idler Driven 184 173979 42 165723 Spacer Retainer 174356 43 174373 Arm Idler Secondary 45 180806 Cover Mandrel Deck 181579 46 137729 Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5 8 47 180808 V Bel...

Page 48: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276350 4 6 1 73 84 _ _ 66 85 _0 87_ 88 _ 90 _ 91_ _ _ 94_o 15 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 L H 94 76020412 Includes Key umbers 18 25 49 9...

Page 50: ...50 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 0044 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 27 32 4 3 5 31 30 _ 28 17 _ I 29 15 m _8 CRANKCASE 21 001 22 21 20 II I 25 24 23 22 II I __ 19 _6 18 _1171 7 m 12_ _ 113 20 m 25 O 11 Gin4 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 50 ...

Page 51: ...Includes 29 31 34 25 30 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 26 2 27 31 24 445 02 S Strap breather 32 24 126 44 S Bracket breather separator 33 24 112 12 S Spacer 34 24 326 74 S Hose breather NOTILLUSTRATED 24755147 S Kit cylinderheadhardware 1 24 032 01 S Seal front oil 2 Crankcase USE Miniblock 24 782 14 3 24 294 13 S Fitting 4 24 380 13 S Pin locating 6 5 24 067 13 S Connecting Rod Std 2 24 06...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276350 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 0044 2_ _ 6 _j3 2 52 ...

Page 53: ... 126 137 S Bracket ground strap 25 468 03 S Washer flat 24 176 82 S Harness wiring 25 454 03 S Tie wire 3 24 113 18 S Decal grass screen DESCRIPTION 20 24 063 51 S Kit knob with seal Includes 2 3 Knob cover O Ring Cover air cleaner Wing Nut Cover inner air cleaner Seal breather Precleaner element Element air cleaner Cup fuel spit back Gasket fuel spit back cup Base air cleaner Gasket air cleaner b...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276350 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 0044 m 24_ 54 ...

Page 55: ...limiter Spring governor 1 24 211 03 S 2 24 090 33 S 3 M 641060 S 4 24 089 01 S 5 25 158 08 S 6 24 079 04 S 7 25 158 11 S 8 M 545016 S 9 M 547050 S 10 24 089 03 S 11 24 126 56 S 12 M 645016 S 13 12 237 01 S 14 24 086 43 S 15 24 112 27 S 16 24 090 47 S 17 24 468 20 S 18 M 446030 S 19 24 090 13 S 20 24 468 01 S 21 M 545020 S 22 24 090 05 S 23 41 468 03 S 24 M 403025 S 25 24 079 22 S 26 24 089 55 S 27...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276350 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 0044 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM I 5 7 7 6 11 13 14 g 56 ...

Page 57: ...2 24 041 52 S Gasket carburetor 3 24 041 14 S Gasket air cleaner base 4 M 629095 S Stud M6x1 0x95 2 5 M 641060 S Nut hex flange M6xl 0 2 6 25 353 03 S Line fuel 14 7 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 6 8 24 086 12 S Screw hex cap M6x1 7x18 2 9 24 393 16 S Pump fuel pulse 10 24 100 01 S Nut plastic 2 11 24 353 12 S Line fuel 11 12 15 353 04 S Line fuel 11 1 2 13 24 050 10 S Filter fuel 14 47 154 01 S Clip cab...

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Page 59: ...ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX _ ARNING To avoid serious injury operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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