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Page 1: ...Z Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...nty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchasa warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip ment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a ...

Page 3: ...dge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced tra _ion could cause sliding Do nottry to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur ifthe operator is notalert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that chil...

Page 4: ...and turn machine off 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 Avoi...

Page 5: ... and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able on this product Contact you_ nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing cadng for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of thi...

Page 6: ...x Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x I Lockwasher 3 8 1 Large Rat Washer 1 Loci nut 5 16 18 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 2 Weld Nuts 10 _ 10 x 5 8 2 Lock Washers 10 6 ...

Page 7: ...ideo Cassette Steering Boot Steedng Wheel 2 Shoulder Bolts _ 2 Center lockNuts 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge SlopeSheet Parts Bag contents not shown full size 2 Keys SteeringWheel Adapter Wheels _ teedng Wheel Insert _ Steering Extension Shaft ii 2 Latch Hook Assernblya 0 7 ...

Page 8: ...r ingshaft Align mounting holes in exten sion and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex belt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut secure ly to 18 22 ft Ibs torque Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure iNSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointingstraight forward Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer ing sh...

Page 9: ...LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER 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 sectoin of this manual Verify that the belts are mut ed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After y...

Page 10: ... parts in carton v Battery is propedy prepared and charged Minimum I hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated 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 Check mower and drive belts...

Page 11: ...VERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED N H L A I rACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR ATTACHMENT SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ... or other attach ments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Tums the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for I_ushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adju_ f_e mower cutting height MOT...

Page 13: ... engine run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas _ CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throt tle reduces the batt...

Page 14: ... N position when the clutch brake pedal is depressed 14 To restarrmovement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting Make all tums slowly TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor Rai...

Page 15: ... brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISEN GAGED position Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold St_rting 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 continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute if the ...

Page 16: ...brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever for ward after the tractor moves approxi mately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this pro ceddre with the motion control lever three 3 times Your tractor is now purged and ready for normal operation MOWING TI...

Page 17: ...es with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early aftemoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results adjust the mower cut ting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly Certain types of grass ...

Page 18: ...e 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 EACH USE Check engine oil level Check brake operation Check tire pressure Check operator presence and interlock system_ for proper operation Check for loose fasteners _ ...

Page 19: ...arp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trst_ edge up towards deck as shown NOTE Make sure center hole in blade aligns with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt se...

Page 20: ...he transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center ENGINE LUBRICATION On_ high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating tem perature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result ...

Page 21: ...h as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartddge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartddge De not use pressurized air to clean_or dry car tddge Cover Knob C _ Cartridge Pre Cleaner _ _ Paper ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick ...

Page 22: ...ER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor Place attachment clutch in uDISEN GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck br...

Page 23: ...mately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on ri _ht side of tractor Measure distance D d rectly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 If links are not equal in length adjust one l...

Page 24: ... stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest authodzed ser vice center department With parking Brake Jam Engaged TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest ...

Page 25: ...REPAIRS Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leak...

Page 26: ...older and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged widng may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or pre vent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring dia gram in the Repair Parts section of this manual TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located be...

Page 27: ...retor may result if screw is tumed in too tight PRELIMINARY SE I I ING Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making car buretor adjustments Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Move thrott...

Page 28: ...l system parts such as carburetor fuel filterr fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also experience indicates that 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 Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lin...

Page 29: ...mower Dirty air filter Low oil leveVdirtyoil Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operafion section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air tilter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel tilter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized se...

Page 30: ...st Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Wom bent or loose blade CORRECTION Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refillwith fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank withfresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and lighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Clean replace muffler Check all widng See To Adju...

Page 31: ...ntrol in disen gaged position Motion drive belt worn dam aged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW positionfor 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION Clean underside of mower hoes ing Replace mower ddve belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed inthis manual Clean around mandrels to open vent holes T...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270722 i 16 29 26 32 ...

Page 33: ...Battery Switch InterlockPush In Washer Lock 1 4 NutJam Hex 114 20Unc Hamese Asm LightW14152j BulbLight 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 30 AMP AutoGreen Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 4 Pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key BIk I 25 Text SLT Key IgnMolded Crattsman Hamese Ign Man CI Am Hm 97 BoltBII_ FinHex 1 4 20 Unc...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270722 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 12 31 53 54 55 6O 2 _ 74 3 38_39 14 _34 ...

Page 35: ...9 155217 Lens Grille 30 151287X558 Fender 31 139976 Bracket Fender 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol5 16 18 x 1 2 38 139886 PivotBracketAssembly L H 39 139887 PivotBracketAssembly R H 51 73800400 Nut Lockw Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 BracketGrillePickoffLH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 8 x 7 8 55 145202 BracketGrineF_kofl RH 57 STD522507 Boit FinHex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 60 STD5...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270722 GROUND DRIVE 57 _ 18 _ _ 83_82 19 88 71 16 81 87 8688 3_ 62 103 97 61 52 16 _ _ _ 19 35 27 36 ...

Page 37: ... 154777 Keeper Belt Idler 124 156967 42 19131312 Washer13 32 x13 16 x12 Ga 125 74780516 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 126 16851 1 48 154407 Bellcraf_ ClutchGrnd Dw Stl 143 74780520 49 123205X Retainer Belt 50 74760624 Bolt 145 74490540 51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 146 74490536 52 73680500 Nut CrownlockS 16 18UNC 147 74490524 53 105710X Unk Clutch 148 159103 55 105709X Spring Clut...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270722 STEERING ASSEMBLY I 42 4 28 3O 38 ...

Page 39: ...r 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Krlp Beering SteeringColumn Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing FrontAxle Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft_ Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shalt Washer Shim 114x 5 8 x 062 Screw Has Socket 114 20x 5 8 PinmanShaftAssembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Re Bushing Steeri...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270722 33 S_s_rk A_par k A_resOPTiONA L EQUIPMENT ter 1 4O ...

Page 41: ...1707 O132 E1 Muffler ExhaustB SLt Gasket 1 313 ld 13n Plated Nipple Pipe3 8 NptX 3 ElbowStd 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock ExtTooth3 8 Shield Browning Debris Guard ArrestorSpark Tank Fuel I 25 Fr Cap Asm FuelScars Vented Clamp Hose BIk Screw Thdrol5 16 18 x 3 4 Tyt Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order FromEngine Manufacturer BushingSnap Nyl BIk Fuel Une Screw HexwshThdrol1 4 20x3 4 Washer 9 32 X 7 ...

Page 42: ... ClipPush InHinged 16 121250X Nut He Lock w Ins3 8 16 Unc 17 123976X SpringSeatCprsn2 250 BIkZi 21 153236 ScrewThdrol3 8 16 X 1Ty tt 22 STD541431 Washer 13 32X 1X 14Ga 24 19171912 Pan PntSeat blk 25 127018X Knob Seat 1 2 13 Unc BIk BracketPntMountingSwitch BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt RdhdSht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split28 X 96Zinc Sp_ng CprsnI 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock1 4 Lge FigGr 5 _nc Bolt Shoulder...

Page 43: ... O_ner s Spanish _ HF ELS TIRES 4 10 fl KEY NO 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 tl PA RT _ 10 DESCRIPTION 59192 Cap ValueTire 65139 Stem Value 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front 13re Not Provided Sar ice Item Only 106732X427 Rim Front 278H Fitting Grease Front Wheel Only 9040H Beadng Flange Front Wheel Only 10_108X427 Rim Rear 122082X Tire Rear 7152J Tube Rear l re Not Provided Sercie Item Only 104757 Cap Axle 144...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270722 LIFT ASSEMBLY 29_ 28 27 13 12 _ 13 49 23 I I i i I 3O 3 26 6 7 44 ...

Page 45: ...t 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 TrunnionBIkZinc 18 73680800 NutLock W Wsh 1 2 13 Une 19 139868 Arm SuspensionMower 20 163552 RetainerSpring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32x5 8x16Ga 25 2876H Spnng 26 76020308 Pin Cotter3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Rod AdjustLife 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 UNC 29 138057 Knob InfiniteHeightAdmustment 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 31 140302...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270722 MOWER DECK 68 _ 132 31 21 22 113 111 28 29 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...00 133835 Pastner ChdstrnasTrea 119 19121414 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 121 143723 STD551037 Washer13i32x13 16x16Ga 128 153390 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 8 16UNC 129 19131312 133551 Rod Pivot with Nibs 130 STD523710 140083 Rod Clutch Secondary w Nios 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 131 STD533710 STD624 X 3 Retainer 132 19132203 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 141 6266H 133944 Washer Hardened 130794 155066 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270722 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0650 41 21 59 23 9O 48 ...

Page 49: ...42946 Actuator Bypass 91 532142976 26 532150774 CenterSectionAssemblyK_ 92 532142977 27 532142948 Seal Lip 26 x 42 x 8 93 532142978 28 532142949 Ring Retaining 113 532142917 29 532142950 Washer 26x35x 1 114 532142918 30 532150787 Plate Bypass 119 532142980 34 532142951 Oil Rlter Element 134 532144607 35 532142952 Arm Bypass 135 532144608 36 532142953 Ring Retaining 139 532150775 37 532142954 Arm A...

Page 50: ...ODEL NUMBER 917 270722 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E1 11 k REQUIRE88PECIAL TOOLS TO IN _ ALL SEE REPAIR h _I_ RUGTIONMANUAL o _ 307 _ I 10 19LABEL KIT I 1lo_ OWNE s MANUAL I u 5O ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270722 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E1 10 51 ...

Page 52: ...TON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E1 411 117 1270 SEE REPAIR LMT CARBURETOR _ I 047 INSTRUCTION Ik_t lUAL PART NUMBER 142 105 186 _ I l J LOCATIONS _ __ _ __ J THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE A MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SY3TEM _ 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270722 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E1 878 r_ 616 8o2 801 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270722 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E1 304A 1005 m i 54 ...

Page 55: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270722 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E1 _11 J _r RE XmESm t Ct_ TOOLS 127_ 9578 954_ 104_ _mll_C l_m_ 70 _ _ 95 14 I 110 _ 163_ 529_1 958_ 0 55 ...

Page 56: ...S 163 281051 Casket Air Cleaner 692274 PistonAssembly 030 _ O S 171 281051 Nut 26 690162 Ring Set Piston Std 186 493496 Connector Hose 690164 Ring Set Piston 0100 O S 187 298049 Une Fuel Cutto Required 690166 Ring Set Piston 0200 O S Length 690168 Ring Set Piston 0300 O S 188 94627 Screw He 27 263129 Lock Piston Pin 192 492160 Adjuster RockerArm 28 498319 Pin Assembly Piston Std 199 494768 Valve S...

Page 57: ...224968 Bracket Mounting Front 987 281166 Seal _rotUe Shaft 493A 224969 Bracket Mounting Rear 1005 281400 Fan Rywheet 503 806000 Strap Starter 1006 224413 Retainer Fan 510 497606 Ddve Starter 1019 690180 Label Kit 523 495230 Dipstick Oil 1022 272475 g Gasket RockerCover 525 496113 Tube Oil Fill 1023 225521 Cover Rocker 529 281370 Seal Fill Tube 1026 494432 Red Push Intake 535 496894 Filter VC Eleme...

Page 58: ...UR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BA I I ERY 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 NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF ...

Page 59: ...DE TH _ ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL O1 t D 15 MAX I_ perate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...raci6n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 Immmmm mmm mm When requesting service or ordering pads always provide the following information Product ...

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