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Page 1: ...usly built engines Before you start the 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: ...he engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electri cal and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs ne...

Page 3: ...des 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 whe...

Page 4: ...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 mow...

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: ... 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 require...

Page 7: ...ring Boot 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 U Steering Wheel Steering Extension Shaft 1 Large Flat Washer u I I w Steering Wheel Adapter 1 5 16 Lock Washer Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ... 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 wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter 6 Assemble large flat washer 5...

Page 9: ...ion of this manual 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 manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear o...

Page 10: ...s adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely v All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory v Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling v Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers v Check ...

Page 11: ... will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Failure to follow instructions 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 l_ l lll_ l CAUTION indicat...

Page 12: ... 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 FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengagages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engin...

Page 13: ...en 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 browning of grass To eliminate this pos sibility always stop engine when stopping tr...

Page 14: ...t of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Attachemnt Clutch Lever Engaged High Position Position Position Disengaged _ Position Deflector OPERATING IN REVERSE Your tractor is e...

Page 15: ...pe 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 reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a fe...

Page 16: ...uld be warmed up as follows 1 Be sure the tractor is on level ground 2 Place the motion control lever in neutral Release the parking brake and let the clutch brake slowly return to operating position 3 Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can also be used dur ing the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warm...

Page 17: ...unds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished J 00272 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 undesir able clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engin...

Page 18: ...r 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 replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and cl...

Page 19: ... 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 clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into revers...

Page 20: ...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 pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte...

Page 21: ... 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine 2 Remove cover 3 Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre cleaner from base 4 Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor N...

Page 22: ... plug 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 pain...

Page 23: ... removing retainer 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 Small Retainer Spring Clutch Spring Small Retainer Clutch Spring S 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 T...

Page 24: ... F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Both Front Links Should be ual in Length Nut F Arm Lift Link N_ Adjustment 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 hous...

Page 25: ...ontrol in transmission engaged position 5 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 contact a Sears or other qualified service center With parking brake Engaged AOrPmer _Nut A ut TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on le...

Page 26: ...on and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable ...

Page 27: ... prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift seat pan to raised position 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 3 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cover over terminal 5 Con...

Page 28: ... giving a leaner fuel air mix ture Turning the idle mixture valve out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments 2 Be sure the t...

Page 29: ...ng 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 c...

Page 30: ...sh under mower 4 Dirty air filter 5 Low oil level dirty oil 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 To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustme...

Page 31: ...on section 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Excessive vibration Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse Engine continues to run when ...

Page 32: ...alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 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...

Page 33: ...TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR 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 WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST 02831 HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275764 24 X 41 22 26 I I 33 i i I 25 I 48 34 ...

Page 35: ...t Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 192749 Switch Seat DP w ramps 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 34 110712X Switch Light 40 193372 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 Adapter Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Cover Terminal 92 193465 Harness Pigtail Reverse Switch 93 1925...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275764 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 258 28 159 208 5 5 209 208 64 39 278 2_ 206 209 209 6O 74 37 208 chassis Laser It stir 33 36 ...

Page 37: ...39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 1 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder Stlt Black 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 207 17670508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2Tytt 208 1...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275764 GROUND DRIVE 59 158 32 3o 16 _ 515 10 82 165 156 166 62 59 65 61 64 168 I 35 _ 39 36 52 30 37 116 29 252 22 55 19 25 36 35 I i 151 51 74 75 78 drive hydro stlt 53 8 ...

Page 39: ...613 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 198 169593 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 202 72110614 53 105710X Link Clutch 212 145212 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 245 178122 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 246 178121 57 178138 V Belt 247 181462 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 250 17060612 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 251 17060516 62 8883R Cover Pedal 252 19131616 63 175410 Pulley Engine 26...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275764 STEERING ASSEMBLY t _ q_ r _ _ 42 36 88 I 29 68 82 15 15 steering plJt 57 29 46 6_ 65 68 67 45 3O 67 67 4O ...

Page 41: ...130465 Rod Tie 34 10040500 Washer Split HW HIcl Spr 5 16 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 186781 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 12 Ga 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 186737 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 190752 Extension Shaft Steering 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 6...

Page 42: ...down Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose KEY PART NO NO 37 401137 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 10010500 72 71070512 78 17060620 81 73510400 DESCRIPTION Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Was...

Page 43: ...Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 174648 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc...

Page 44: ...Schematic Decal Chassis Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Deck B 42 Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Decal Chassis Disconnect Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X624 9 138468 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRIPTION...

Page 45: ...2000002 E Ring 5133 62 18 73800800 5 19211621 Washer 21 32 x 1 x21 Ga 19 139868 6 120183X Bearing Nylong 20 163552 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 31 169865 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 32 73540600 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H DESCRIPTION Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc Arm Suspension Mower Retainer Spring Beari...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275764 MOWER DECK 67 68 i147 142 119 118_ I 6 1J 21 42 D man t path stlt 3 21 23 24 28 29 18 119 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...150 19091210 26 110452X Nut Push 152 169676 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 158 17720408 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 159 72140614 29 131491 Rod Hinge 184 19131410 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 185 188234 31 187690 Washer Spacer 130794 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 STD533717 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 171491 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 44 1...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275764 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 iJ 206 13 26 14 150 47 _26 13 65 115 87 _ 191 3 _ 190 zo4 o 208 o _ _ 183 _r 105 CIr 0 _ 28 II 185 U 200 184 182 _ 22 48 ...

Page 49: ...790102 Brake Lever 180 730229 42 792202 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 182 788103 42A 792203 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 183 792118 43 792171 Screw 10 24 x 500 184 792196 44A 790100 Inside Brake Mach 185 798050 44B 790099 Outside Brake Casting 190 792150 45 790101 Actuator Rod 191 792151 47 774869 Axle 16 812 200 794787 48 774688 Axle 11 625 49 778378 Spur Gear 18T 203 798044 56 778379 Spur Gear 81T 206 798055 65 78...

Page 50: ...1036 EMISSION LABEL 1022 617 0 6680 943 0 8420 I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 48 SHORT BLOCK 1270 __ 7591 684_11 ___ 584_ 1264I_ 126_ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I I 15_ 22_ 7506 238 35 6170 200 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 635 54 _b 654 53_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 868 334 _ 861_ 914 o 1022 1119_ 434 146 el I 741_ 89 1027 _ f_ 216_ _o _ 188 _ _ 222 _ 616_ 232 _ 404 _ 209 614_ 267 50 ...

Page 51: ...PE NUMBER 0602 E2 643 801 803 462 _ 579 _ 802 1266A b 37 _ _ 118 _ 74 240_ 73__ 1006 1070_ _ 601_ _ 1044_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104g 997 105 _ 1370 276_ 1266 0 634_ 95_93 106117_ _ 142 6170 1266A _ 729 697 _ 1040 3o6 _ 105 276 1127_ 1091 127 O 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 ...

Page 52: ...8 697099 Pin Piston 232 691842 Spring Governor 29 791631 Rod Connecting Standard 238 691843 Cap Valve 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 240 394358 Filter Fuel 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 265 691024 Clamp Casing 34 695761 Valve Intake 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp 35 691279 Spring Valve Intake 276 692255 O l Washer Sealing 36 691279 Spring Valve Exhaust 304 699829 Housing Blower 37 697352 Guard Flywheel 3...

Page 53: ... Timing 1127 691657 750 790832 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1263 697124 757 697607 Link Counterweight 1264 697104 758 697134 Counterweight 1266 691917 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 1266A 697123 783 693713 Gear Pinion 789 698329 Harness Wiring 1267 697419 797 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 1270 697156 801 691283 Cap Drive 1329 802 691286 Cap End 1330 803 Housing Starter For service order complete starter motor r...

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Page 55: ...s greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page a_ong dotted _ine indicated above 2 Ho_d page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fo_d in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle...

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