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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: ...ssarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut notlimitedto damage causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operator negligence includingbut not limitedto elec trical and mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amountof engineoil failureto keept...

Page 3: ...rown 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 ...

Page 4: ...onsible 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 e...

Page 5: ... if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stoppi...

Page 6: ...es Code 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 ...

Page 7: ...eering Boot Steering Wheel 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 I teering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys t Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...n mounting holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut se curely to 10 12 ft Ibs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and s...

Page 9: ...ghest 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 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor 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 this...

Page 10: ...that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist 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 ping purposes the tires were overin flat...

Page 11: ...t in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can l rl result in death serious injury J_ 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 avoided...

Page 12: ...Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for sta...

Page 13: ...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 browni...

Page 14: ... clutch brake pedal quickly to brake posi tion and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tracto...

Page 15: ...ting position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 4 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter cont...

Page 16: ...unds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished f f 4 J If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine...

Page 17: ...de periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season 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 engine run better and last longer BEFORE E...

Page 18: ... blades 2 Remove 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 he...

Page 19: ...p eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tracto...

Page 20: ...sing and dipstick tube as sembly off engine 3 Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cool ing fins 4 Replace blower housing and dipstick tube assembly Blower Screws Housing Dipstick Tube Screws Assembly Oil Fill OpeningS Engine Cooling Fins Plug MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage ...

Page 21: ...ner springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor Clutch Spring Small Retainer Clutch Spring IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift...

Page 22: ...justing Bottom edge of Bottom edge of mower to ground mower to ground m Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approx...

Page 23: ... 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 dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position The rear wheels must lock and skid whe...

Page 24: ...tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center 24 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square...

Page 25: ...place bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located b...

Page 26: ...cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments 2 Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above 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 2 Move throttle control lever to slow posi tion With finger rotate and hold throttl...

Page 27: ...forming 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 damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carb...

Page 28: ...Stale or dirty fuel 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 2 3 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 Engine valves out of 8 adjustment Clutch 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 presence 9 switch es Weak or dea...

Page 29: ...rash under mower Bent blade mandrel 4 5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Set in Higher Cut position 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 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank an...

Page 30: ...aged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped 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 spee...

Page 31: ...RACTOR IS BROW 4 EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G AI NONE...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 117 277130 26 27 I I I I I I I 29 28 7 16 I I i I I I 90 i 32 ...

Page 33: ... Hex Head 1 4 20 Uric x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Interlock Harness Light Socket Includes 4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger Switch Ignition Key Ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Adaptor Ammeter Rectangular Protection Wire L...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 277130 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212 30 29 26 31 208 25 26 209 5 5 53 12 28 55 54 57 26 33 f 206 lo chassis pLIt23 3 34 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...lide On Dash Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Uric x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Slkscr Dash RH Screw Mach TRHD 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Uric Hood Asm Bumper Hood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 x 12 Ga Nut Hex Lock W Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grille Lens Asm Lens Headlight Bar Clear Fender Bracket Fender Rep1109873x Footrest Pnt Lh Footrest Pnt Rh Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 277130 GROUND DRIVE 77 18 113 51 5 18 6 32 3__ 52 35 26 25 _ 75 36 34 37 212 70 116 26 27 53 drive saddle 25 36 ...

Page 37: ...123583X Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 78 121748X Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 79 2228M Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 96 4497H Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad 112 19091210 Rod Brake Parking Lt Yt 113 127285X Cap Brake Parking 116 72140608 Bracket Mtg Transaxle 120 73900600 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 150 175456 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot Nibbed 151 19133210 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 170 178394 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 2...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 277130 STEERING 88 J J J I 29 47 65 68 67 67 67 steering_pLIt42 3O 43 _43 6 38 ...

Page 39: ...Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 76020412 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 140045X428 Cap Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 7810H Gripco Nut 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 180640 Shaft Extension Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 183226 Fitt...

Page 40: ...5 Gasket Eng 1 313 ld Tin Plated 46 Tube Drain Oil Easy 62 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 72 Shield Browning 78 Kit Spark Arrestor Fiat Scrn 81 Tank Fuel Front 1 25 Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose BIk PART NO 137040 181654 124028X 17670412 17000612 19091416 1OO4O500 71070512 17060620 73510400 DESCRIPTION Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex ...

Page 41: ...h 3 6 16 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 73800500 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 ld Bolt Rdhd Sht 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Bo...

Page 42: ...Decal V Belt Dr Sch tractor Decal V Belt sch Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Lift Handle Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X624 278H 9040H 106108X624 124635X 7152J 104757X428 144334 Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Tire F Ts 15 x 6 0 6 Service Tube Front Service Item Only Rim Asm 6...

Page 43: ...c E Ring 5133 62 Washer Pltd 21 32 x 1 x 21ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id Grip Handle Fluted BIk Button Plunger Red Link Lift LH Link Lift RH Retainer Spring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring Zinc 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 277130 MOWER DECK 2 86 2 24 27 149 38 deck manuaL1 44 ...

Page 45: ...ey Number 15 146 165891 Mandrel Housing Vented 148 169022 Ball Bearing Mandrel 149 165898 Stripper Mower Vented 150 19091216 Bolt Shoulder 151 169670 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 152 172758 Bracket Mower Deflector 153 169674 Cap Sleeve 154 169675 Spring Deflector 155 169671 Nut Push 156 169672 Shield Deflector 157 169669 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 158 17720408 Rod Hinge Screw Thdro 130794 Washer Spacer P...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 277130 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL D4360 139 8 20 21 22 11 24 31 27 32 33 36 38 39 52 53 25 8 6O 62 63 64 69 46 ...

Page 47: ...3 27 12047OX Sprocket 1 8T 28 110070X Spacer 1 131 X 1 45 X 494 67 138244 29 142677 Gear Spur 37T 68 108996X 30 124644X Gear Spur 30T 31 108980X Gear Spur 25T 69 160954 32 120406X Gear Spur 22T 70 120951X 33 134796 Gear Spur 1 9T 71 174256 34 134797 Spacer 1 133 X 1 50 X 375 72 120416X 35 105925X Washer Plain 640 X 1 37 X 061 36 2228J Washer Plain 632 X 1 00 X 046 37 170987 Washer Plain 632 X 1 00...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 277130 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 1147 E1 13_ 761 251 27_ 287_ I_l 524_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS _ 43_ 404 614_ 404 41 48 ...

Page 49: ...RIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 1147 E1 968 445 971 967 f 51A _R 54 _ EQ_LS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SEt 276_ 222 344_ 883 130A_ 987 I 95 _ 93_J 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 49 ...

Page 50: ...30 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 1147 E1 305A_ 304 334_ 5101 513 783 1051 _ 9 729 697 _ 503 462 579 _ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20_ 3 524 7_ 883_51A _9 _ 842_ 305_ 1036 LABEL EMISSION 934_ 668A 1044 75 G 23 5O ...

Page 51: ...17 277130 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 1147 E1 130B 95A_ osB 987A _ 955A_ 147_ 173 955_ 105A_ 51 104A 276A _ 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 276A _ _ 987A 955 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 276A_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...37A 694920 3 1 Gasket Float Bowl 391781 Ring Set Piston 010 O S 141 495097 Choke Shaft Kit Manual 391782 Ring Set Piston 020 O S Choke 499999 Ring Set Piston 030 O S 141A 495931 Choke Shaft Kit Choke A 27 691299 Lock Piston Pin Matic 28 498319 Pin Piston Standard 141B 694913 Choke Shaft Kit 498320 Pin Piston 005 O S 142 691434 3 Nozzle Carburetor Standard 29 494504 Rod Connecting Standard 497737 N...

Page 53: ...haft Seal 692 690572 Spring Detent 697 690372 Screw Starter Motor 718 690959 Pin Locating 727 490324 Cover Starter Drive 729 691224 Clip Wire 732 691002 Screw Starter Drive Cover 733 691658 Screw Crankshaft Extension 741 691284 757 691714 758 692423 759 691239 761 691096 783 693713 789 695050 797 693167 801 691429 802 691286 803 693757 810 691779 842 691870 847 496415 851 493880 869 691802 870 262...

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Page 55: ...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 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 slop...

Page 56: ...t and electronics call or go on hne for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or 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 ser acio de reparaciSn a dom_ciho y para ordenar p ezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada ...

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