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Page 1: ...ously built engines Before you start the I 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 Craftsmen 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: ...ary because of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the ridingequipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speedin9 the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to e ec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of...

Page 3: ...Be 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 cr...

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: ...frequently Ad the equipment is in safe working condi just and service as required tion Maintain or replace safety and instruc Never tamper with safety devices 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: ... 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 Congratulationson maldnga smart pur chase Your new Craftsman productis designed and manufacturedfor years of dependable operation Butlikeall products it may require repair...

Page 7: ...x Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 __ Steedng Wheel Adapter I I i i 1 Large Flat Washer Q o 1 Locknut 1 2 2_ 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steedng Extension Steering Shaft Boot Seat I1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge i_ 1 Knob For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...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 slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering w...

Page 9: ...inal protective caps and discard If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in the Mainte nance section of this manual for charg ing instructions First connect RED battery cable to posi tive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cov...

Page 10: ...R HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 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...

Page 11: ...avoided will result In death or eadous injury WARNING indicatesa hazardwhich if notavoided could result In death or serious Injury CAUTION indicatesa hazard which if notavoided might result In minor or moderate Injury Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injuryor death The safety alert symbol is used to identity safety inform alua ation about hazards which can result in death ser...

Page 12: ...rds Institute ATrACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor A I rACHMENT 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 f...

Page 13: ... 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 alway...

Page 14: ...ecessary push 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 rollslightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment liftto highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing ...

Page 15: ... 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 ignitionand turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than...

Page 16: ...ounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished If grass is extremely tail 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 at ful...

Page 17: ...ce 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 the spark plug clean or replac...

Page 18: ...ighest position to al low access to 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 Lb...

Page 19: ...rankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oilfill 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 SG SL Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Rem...

Page 20: ...debris MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should b...

Page 21: ...f engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Ra...

Page 22: ...nge mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottomedge Bottomedgeof of mowerto_ _ r0_er to ground ground _ __o_ A TT 1J Ground To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of trac tor Measure distance D directly in...

Page 23: ...res 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 when you try to manually push ...

Page 24: ...ront wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center 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 key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring se...

Page 25: ... 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 behind...

Page 26: ...re valve full travel clockwise then coun terclockwise until engine runs rough Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions Release throttle lever Governor Control Lever Governor Plate Throttle Cable Screw TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the li...

Page 27: ...ing 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 ...

Page 28: ...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 carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See ToAdjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments sectio...

Page 29: ...5 Clogged mower deck vent 5 holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Poor cut uneven CORRECTION Raise cutting height reduce speed 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 Emptyfuel tank and refilltank with fresh clean gasoline Empty fuel tank and carbure ...

Page 30: ...tch 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 il 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 sl...

Page 31: ..._O0 RpM _4pI_ O NOORpM _C_GIr_ yS11_ _CTEO IGNmON SWITCH NOTE YOURTRACTOR IS EQUIPPEDWiTH A SPECIAL ALTERNATORSYSTEM THE LIGHTSARE NOT CONNECTEDTO THE BA I rERY BUT HAVETHEIR OWN ELECTRICALSOURCE BECAUSEOFTHIS THE BRIGHTNESSOF THE LIGHTS WILLCHANGEWITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLETHE LIGHTS WILL DIM ASTHE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILLBECOMETHEIR BRIGHTEST BROWN WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 277251 ELECTRICAL I i I I I I g I I I I I I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ... Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Grey 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terrnlnal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 Ammeter Adapter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 18044...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 277251 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 2O9 9 20e 207 i 64 166 74 2OO chassis laser It stlt_27 34 ...

Page 35: ...94XS58 FendiFtrest Pnt STLT 139976 17490508 175710 174714 72140606 154798 73680600 175702 186689 175582 156524 171875 170165 17670508 17670608 17000612 175143 5479J 187801 Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock3 8 16 unc Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis Brack...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 277251 GROUNDDRIVE drive feflde stJt_37 36 ...

Page 37: ...8 16 unc 198 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 202 53 105710X link Clutch 212 55 105709X Spdng Return Clutch 263 56 17060620 Screw 3 6 16 x 1 1 4 268 57 130801 V Belt 275 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17129614 Screw 3 6 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine PART NO DESCRIPTION 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 x Gr 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 142432 Screw He...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 277251 STEERING ASSEMBLY 17 o stee_ng_p_ _ _ 47 38 ...

Page 39: ...x 7 8 x 16 Ga 29 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 Screw 38 186781 Insert Steedng Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 186737 Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steedng 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 183226 Fitting G...

Page 40: ...l See Breakdown Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Clamp Hose Line Fuel KEY PART NO NO 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091415 62 10010500 72 71070512 78 17060620 81 73510400 DESCRIPTION Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Wasber 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 ...

Page 41: ...t 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Bolt 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Washer 13 32 x I x 10 Ga 16 121250X Spdng Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Lock nut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 Nut 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc Spdng Seat 22 STD541431 Nut Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Sw...

Page 42: ...ch Decal Cufflnger Decal Brake Clutch Symbol Decal Chassis Hot Muffler Decal Dmwber Load Umit Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Manual Owner s English WHEELS TIRES I I s 4 10 KEY NO 2 3 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 I0 11 PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap Tim 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Servloa Item Only 106732X624 Rim Front 278H Fitting Grea...

Page 43: ...roove 17 175689 Trunnion 4 12000002 E Ring 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer insert 5 19211621 Washer 21 32 x I x21Ga 1 2 13 unc 6 120183X Beadng Nylon 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 31 169865 Beadng Pvt Lift 11 139865 Link Lift L H 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spri...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 277251 MOWERDECK 67 I 4O 89 1 148 45 44 ...

Page 45: ...g Deflector 149 165898 110452X Nut Push 150 19091210 106736X428 Shield Deflector 152 172758 19111016 Washer 11 32x3 4x16Ga 158 17720408 106735X Rod Hinge 185 188234 173984 Screw Thdro 130794 187690 Washer Spacer 153532 Pulley Mandrel 178342 Nut Flangelock 9 16 171591 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 6 16 4497H Retainer Spring 130840 Brake Aseamb_y 178515 Washer Hardened 133840 Idl...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 277251 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODELNUMBER205 544C i I 150 47 13 157 I 79 46 ...

Page 47: ... 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 6 dla 60 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 21 792078 Set Scraw 3 8 16 x 3 8 63 786071 Countershaft Spacer 1 1 8 x 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 3 8 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 64 786072 Broke Shaft Spacer 1 3 8 x 25A 792177 Screw I 4 20 x I 3 8 3 8 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 65 780189 Rat Washer 563 ID x 062W 27 792035 Retaining Ring 66 776422 Inpu...

Page 48: ...7 277251 BRIGGSENGINE MODEL NUMBER282H07 TYPENUMBER0231 E1 _2_691e _ _ 1o_ 11_ 8o7_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3_ _ 000e 9430 1266 24 II 1270 7 0 I 1019 LABEL KIT I I I_OW ER S _UA I I lO36 EM SmON EASE I 15e 12 282HOT O231 E1 48 ...

Page 49: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 277251 BRIGGSENGINE MODEL NUMBER282H07 TYPENUMBER0231 E1 I_ _o_ 238 35 ss4 0 VALVEGASKETSET t _ _ o_oP _I o o _ 1 5240 6 6_ I 2or j _ 1119eo 2 12PiOT _I E1 49 ...

Page 50: ...ACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 277251 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 282H07 TYPE NUMBER 0231 E1 137 9 276 g50_l 127 118 J 431 1266AQ 104 _ 127_ 231_ 987_ 106 _ _ 634_ _ 1266 95_ 117 142 6170 1266A O 282HO7 0_31 E1 5O ...

Page 51: ...CTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 277251 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 282H07 TYPE NUMBER 0231 E1 30 _ 1265 _o_ 801 _ _ j o o1 NOTE ForB_oll_anent St_r Mofo_ See Reference309 697 74 750 lo7o i 363 _ 1 44T _ 07 _31 E1 51 ...

Page 52: ...rter Motor See Reference 309 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 33 495856 Valve Exhauet 310 690323 Bolt Starter Motor 34 495857 Valve lntoke 311 497608 Brush Set 35 691279 Spdng Valve Intake 311A 395538 Brush Set 36 691279 Spdng Valve Exhaust 333 492341 Armature Magneto 37 697352 Guard Flywheel 334 691061 Screw Magneto Armature 40 691752 Retainer Valve 337 491055 Plug Spark 43 691968 Slinger Governor ...

Page 53: ... 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 1266A697123 801 691283 Cap Drive 1267 697575 801A 394856 Cap Drive 1270 697156 802 691286 Cap End 1279 690960 802A 395537 Cap End 803 693757 Housing Startar RPM Settings 803A 398159 Housing Startar 830 691095 Stud Rocker Arm 842 691031 Seal O Ring Dipstick Tube 847 697611 DipstlcldTubeAssembly O 851 692424 Terminal Spark Plug 868 690968 Seel Vaive 1 876 495877 lOt Pinion...

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Page 55: ... along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge Is vertically parallel to s 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 told with the elope of the hill ...

Page 56: ...pment and electronics call or go on line 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 Seam 1 800 827 6655 u sA 1 800 361 6665 Canada Pare peolrserviciode reparack_n Au Canada pourserviceen f_ a domicilio y pare ordenarpiezas 1 800 1 I FOYER...

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