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Page 1: ...ation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION 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 II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears comJcraffsman ...

Page 2: ...shaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical 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 the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel syst...

Page 3: ...evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remo...

Page 4: ...are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Be sure the area is clear o...

Page 5: ...3LADE BOLT 27 35 FT LBS I ORQUE CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance 5 Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repai...

Page 6: ...t Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 t teering Extension Shaft Seat Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob _ Shoulder olt 5 16 18 Slope Sheet Keys F 7 Video Cassette 6 ...

Page 7: ...ve BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 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 pointing...

Page 8: ...est position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location ant function of controls _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be su...

Page 9: ... mot on 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 tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YO...

Page 10: ...AST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWERLI_ R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...titute AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments 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 starling the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and ...

Page 12: ...ctor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged 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 always stop engine whe stopping tractor on grass areas ...

Page 13: ...CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place 13 Attachment Clutch Attachemnt Lever Lift Lever Engaged High Position Position Low Position Position Deflector TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N ...

Page 14: ...torage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Ai_CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do...

Page 15: ...ore mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f J MULCH...

Page 16: ...rranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to Zerk _ operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Front Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to properly maintain your Zerk tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be ch...

Page 17: ...t results mower blades must be kept sharp 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 trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assem bly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt ...

Page 18: ...our expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is no...

Page 19: ... cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge nut precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deteriora tion of the ...

Page 20: ...ISEN GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by ...

Page 21: ... If the following front to back adjustment 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 approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and ...

Page 22: ...ance becomes 1 1 2 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 six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact your nearest authorized service centeddepartment With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A Jam Nut Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level sur...

Page 23: ...o seal tire punctures and prevent flat tiros due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining A f_ _ Axle Ring __ _ _ _ _11 Cover _ J_ __JJ Square Key _ _ _F Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATFERY _ CAUTION Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking mater...

Page 24: ...plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOODAND GRILL ASSEMBLY Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure Headlight Wire Connector Battery Door Box Keps Nut Positive Red Negative Black Cable Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Hex Raise hood Pull bulb ho...

Page 25: ... cleaner assembly must be as sembled to the carburetor when making carburetor 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 throttle control lever to slow position With finger rotate and hold throttle leve...

Page 26: ...ial el system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels 9called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moistur_ which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fue...

Page 27: ... switch es Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See 3 0 Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean replac...

Page 28: ...tor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Worn bent or loose blade Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged part s Faulty operator safety presence control system Set in Higher Cut position 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 Drain fuel tank and refill w...

Page 29: ...ed Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Switch is OFP Bulb s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse CORRECTION Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Rep...

Page 30: ...k clean all connections Faulty regulator Replace regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Replace alternator Engine backfires Engine throttle control not Move throttle control to whenturning set at SLOW position SLOW position and allow engine OFF for 30 seconds before to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine stopping engine 30 ...

Page 31: ...ENOID REO __ _jLj_ _ IF SO EQUIPPED S MP C e 3t _Rp_MT_LIGHTING SYSTEM _ I OUTpU_ DIODE ALTERNATOR I NOTE YOUR 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 T...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270731 22 t t I I I I 42 _ 41 25 I I I I I I 26 I I I I I L I 32 ...

Page 33: ...a i1 red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 163968 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 170217 Harness Ign 41 71110406 Bolt BIk F n Flex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal Red 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop NOTE ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270731 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 12 2O8 31 5 2O8 53 5 55 57 54 3 74 3 _3 I L _ _3 2118 34 ...

Page 35: ... Panel Dash L H Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H Hood Assembly BumperHood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille w Lens Asm Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Pivot Bracket Assembly Rear Nut Lockw Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Bracket Grille Pickoff LH Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 B...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270731 GROUND DRIVE 57 53 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 140186 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Grade 5 65 STD551143 Washer 66 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof 70 Guide Mower Drive Belt R H 72 Washer 13 32 x 1 1 4 x 12 Ga 74 Spacer Axle 75 Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 76 E Ring 77 Key Square 2 0x 1845 1865 78 Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 79 Key Woodruff 80 Arm Shift 81 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 650...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270731 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 _ _ 42 29 15 15 8_ 47 68 67 67 67 43 38 ...

Page 39: ... 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wsh Hd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13132 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270731 ENGINE 3 72 81 62 13 4 31 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 23 I 78 4O ...

Page 41: ... 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine SeeBreakdown Briggs Model 311707 0t32 E3 Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hax Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 G_uge Wa...

Page 42: ...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 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 _ 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoul...

Page 43: ...ESCRIPTION Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Sd Wht Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 11 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X 144334 Cap Value Tire StemValue Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Ser...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270731 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 5 4 12 6 3 2 13 19 20 20 44 ...

Page 45: ...125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624 X 8 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock wA Vsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Fletainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All compone...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270731 MOWER DECK i _147 21 119 5 113 111 114 6 19 21 29 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...6 Ga 146 165891 Rod Hinge 147 131335 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 148 169022 Washer Spacer 149 165898 Pulley Mandrel 150 19091216 Nut Toplock Flanged 151 169670 Bolt 152 169676 Fastner Christmas Tree 153 169674 Pulley Idler Flat 154 169675 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16Ga 155 169671 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 156 169672 Guard Mandrel L H 157 169669 Retainer 158 17720410 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 159 721406...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270731 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 157 8 706A 83 31 4 31A 150 34 48 ...

Page 49: ...B 788092 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 _Dx O31W 76 780090 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29C 780199 Anti RotationWasher 632 79 792144 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 82 778333 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 IO x 056W 83 778338 Use As Needed 85 792154 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 87 788089A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 150 788093A 34 780194 Bushing 563 157 788088A 35 780193 Flan...

Page 50: ...GGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E3 914 1023 13_ 4o_ 1022 11 71 617 307 306 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 1022 51 868 _ 15_b REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONMANUAL 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 5O ...

Page 51: ...R 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E3 136 _ 127 51A_ 276 PART NUMBER 142 LOCATIONS 947 THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE A MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS 121 CARBURETOR KIT 104 127 0 267Q 9679 65 634A _ _ 634c _ 117_ 231_ 105 _ 51A_ _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET I 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270731 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E3 510A_ 513 1051 697 493A 52 ...

Page 53: ...S ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 311707 TYPE NUMBER 0132 E3 _ NIKKI 130A _ 95A 633A 217 127A 0 947A 117A _ 105A 133A _ 137A 276A 950 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A _ 117A 104A _ 127A0 276A 105A 633 J_ _ 231A _P 137A 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET I 53 ...

Page 54: ...xhaust 222 694042 Valve Intake 227 691374 Spring Valve Intake 231 94098 Spring Valve Exhaust 231 A 690718 Guard Flywheel 232 262785 Retainer Valve 238 262836 Governor Oil Slinger 240 394358 Tappet Valve 265 221535 Camshaft 267 695134 Short Block 276 281164 Manifold Intake 276A 695410 Gasket Intake 287 94903 Stud Carburetor 304 690497 Screw Intake Manifold 305 690969 Screen Rotating 306 690499 Scre...

Page 55: ...872 Boot Spark Plug 1029 224554 654 94010 Nut Carburetor 1033 690190 667 94010 Nut Air Cleaner Brace 1034 690822 668 805402 Spacer 1036 694497 691 491323 Seal Governor Shaft 1044 94673 692 690572 Spring Detent 1051 263080 695 693109 Screw Ring Gear 1058 274271 697 690372 Screw Starter Motor 1090 497605 711 690703 Screw Carburetor Shield 1091 691333 718 230192 Pin Locating 1119 93621 726 399676 Gea...

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

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