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Page 1: ...eration Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your questions about thisproduct Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mort Sat Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates tL 60179 VisitourCraftsmanwebsitetwww sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...aftsman ridingequipment 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 purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman dding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will ...

Page 3: ...al Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do nottum on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly tum over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff ...

Page 4: ...hine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children _LLook for this sy mbolto point out impor tant safety pracadtions It means CAU TIONt BECOME AWAREt YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED _LCAUTION In order to prevent acciden tal starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always discon nect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot con...

Page 5: ...nable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and S...

Page 6: ...ARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE 1 Large FlatWasher 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher _8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 I Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob 6 ...

Page 7: ... 3 4 x 16 Gauge v Pads packet separately in carton Seat Pads Bag contents not shown full size Video Cassette Mulcher iF_ Plata_ Steering Whlae _ Pads Bag i I s I i I i I Steedng Boot 1 Manual Steering Wheel Adapter Latch Hook 2 Assemblies Steedng C _I _ i Wheel Insert I Steedng Extension Shaft 2 Keys Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...o bottom along lines on all four corners of shipping carton and lay panels flat Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove 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 belt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bel...

Page 9: ...et off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Seat s 0or r i A_ustmen_t__ t Washer Knob INSTALL MULCHER PLATE Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw washer lock washer and weld nut as shown NOTE Pre assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down Tighten hardware securely Raise and hold defl...

Page 10: ...e TO ADJUST BRAKE inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual V CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure 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 ho...

Page 11: ...RNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ATrACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE __ ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION Ei FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...er blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust ...

Page 13: ...se browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas A CAUTION Always stop tractor completely 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 throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bag...

Page 14: ...uge wheel in appropri ate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 Iocknut and tighten securely Repeat tot opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel Mounting Bracket TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut o...

Page 15: ... change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Mainten ance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainten ance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE RII fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in qua...

Page 16: ... the engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as descdbed above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F AND BELOW When engin...

Page 17: ...When operating attachments select a ground speed that wilt suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up gras and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will dispers...

Page 18: ...ractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to propedy maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments 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 ...

Page 19: ...AL 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 assembly center hole isn blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft L...

Page 20: ...Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on 0il Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year Jfthe tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fillcap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CH...

Page 21: ...e cartridge They may cause deteriora tion of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge Air Scre_ MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Sp...

Page 22: ...ngine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spdng Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer spdngs Disconnect front linksfrom deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment oth...

Page 23: ...number of tums When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts P against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of tums When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Mandrel Bot...

Page 24: ...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 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keepers Pull ...

Page 25: ...r Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Ring Axle Cover I Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY _CAUTION Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries I your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY ...

Page 26: ...ctrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type 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 procedures Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or r...

Page 27: ...losing it finger tight and then turn out counterclockwise 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 turns minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion contl lever in neutral N position With throttle control lever in slow position hold throttle lever against idh speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM While still holding throttle lever agains idle speed screw tum idle mixture...

Page 28: ... system pads such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during 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 dudng 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 fuel lines a...

Page 29: ... Corroded battery termi nals CORRECTION 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 carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel fil ter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser ...

Page 30: ... with attachment clutch engaged I Faulty operator safety presence control system Poor cut uneven Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel 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 Dra...

Page 31: ...se or damaged 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 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to s...

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Page 33: ...EM 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 HEADUGHTS e O F NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING O...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270814 24_ 8 I i I 41 21 I 34 ...

Page 35: ...ulb Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 15 amp 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 CId_leGround 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 140301 Switch Ign 4 Position 31 12421IX Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover IgnitionSwitch 33 109310X Key Molded Craftsman 40 166145 Hamses Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Rn Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 44 73...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270814 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 63 55 14 36 ...

Page 37: ... Dash LH ClipTinnerman Grille p t_ Panel Dash R H ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 HoodAssembly Bumper Hood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hax with Insert 3 8 16 Unc Gdlla w Clips MS 558 Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18x 1 2 PivotBracket Assembly L H Pivot Brecht Assembly R H NUt Lock w Insert 114 20UNC Was...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270814 GROUND DRIVE 197 61 151 4 51 47 37 32 30 170 2 62 26 27 38 ...

Page 39: ...216 Washer 17 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 30 130807 Bracket Trar_saxle 84 166231 TransaxleLink 31 127275X Keeper Belt LH 85 150360 Nut Nylock 32 STD523107 Bolt Flex lid 5 16 18 x 3 4 89 158391 428 Conso e Shift STLT 34 155071 Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 90 124346X Nut Selt Thding Wsh Hd 114 35 120183X Boadng Nylon 96 BTD624003 Retainer Spdng 1 36 BTD551062 Washer 21 82 x 1 x16Ga 112 19091210 Washer 9 32 x3 4 x...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270814 STEERING ASSEMBLY _41 i Sl_s4 u 16 47 13 40 40 ...

Page 41: ...x 1 114x 16 Gauge Ring KIIp Beerlng steedng Column DraglinkExtended Stamped Washer Lock 3 8 Beadng Axle STLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5_ 11 UNC Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wsh Hd Ton Pittman ShaftAssembly Bracket Steedng Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 3 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Rod Tie Bushing Steering S...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270814 31 39 15 38 14 13 32 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42 ...

Page 43: ...down No 461707 0145 E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhauet _ sm Le_ ExhaustAsm Righl Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt5 16 18unc x 3 4 W Seres Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 114 Bolt Rn He 1 4 20Unc x 75 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Lock ExtTooth3 8 Screw Thdml 3 6 16x1 1 2 Tytt Shlald BnVDbr Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf ScrewTT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Arr...

Page 44: ... 121250X Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976 Nut Hex Lockw ins3 8 16 Unc 21 153236 SpringSeat Cprsn2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 ScrewThdrol3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan PntSeat blk 25 127016X KnobSeat Adj Wingnct BracketPntMountingSwitch BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id BoltRdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split28 X 86 Zinc SpringCprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge FigGr 5 Zinc Bolt Shou...

Page 45: ...er STL r Oper Inst E S Decal V Beit Dr Sch Tractor Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Oecat Ult Hand_ Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owners Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES _ s 8 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 90401 1 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X 144334...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270814 LIFT ASSEMBLY 27 5 49 3O 3 i 20 46 ...

Page 47: ...27218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73680800 Nut Lock 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 25 2876H Spring 28 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Rod Adjust Lift 29 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 18 UNC 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 31 140302...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270814 MOWER DECK 76 73 71 31 _21 21 4 6 21 21 22 48 ...

Page 49: ...hflstmas Tree 128 153390 36 131494 Pulley Idler Rat 129 19131312 37 STD551G 37 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 130 STD523710 Gauge 40 STD541437 Nut CrOwniock3 8 16 UNC 131 STD533710 41 133551 Rod Pivot with Nibs 43 140083 Rod CkJtch Seconded with 132 19132203 Nibs 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 141 6266H 45 STD624003 Retainer Spdngl 130794 46 137729 Screw Thd RoKI 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 49 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270814 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 47 Cw 27 O 29 8 706A 150 13 41A 5O ...

Page 51: ...7 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 29B 780051 ThrustWasher 762 ID x 031W 82 778333 29 3 780199 Anti RotationWasher 632 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 83 778338 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 85 792154 Use As Needed 87 788069A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 150 788093A 32 788083 Oil Seat 5 8 157 788088A 34 780194 Bushing 563 180 730229A 35 78019...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270814 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER461707 TYPENUMBER0145 E1 52 ...

Page 53: ... 51 _ 447 122 51A 861 PUMP REPAIR KIT i 392 402 _ 306 _ 121 CARBURETOR KIT I 402_ 3020 104_ 102 _ 30a Y 1138 11 _8 _ I A REQUIRES SPE_AL _LS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 278o 592 8ss 30_ 402_ __ _ 391 425 968 97 643_ 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 535 161 _133 971 807 267 14741 877 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270814 BRIGGS STRA I rONENGINE MODEL NUMBER461707 TYPENUMBER0145 EI 697 _ 309 5101 513 783 __ lO61 _ y 803 544 02 797 801 358 GASKET SET 1770 51A_ _ 634 _ 7 569 _ 54 ...

Page 55: ... Washer Throst Governor Gear 26 499184 Ring Set Piston Standard 499285 Ring Sat Piston 010 O S 222 491282 Bracket Control 499186 Ring Set Piston 020 O S 227 491297 Lever Governor 499187 Ring Set Piston 030 O S 235 224995 Shield Fuel Spray 27 263129 Lock Piston Pin 240 394358 Filter Fuel 28 498319 Pin Assembly Piston Std 244 230318 Connector Hose Pulse Line 498320 Pin Assembly Piston 005 O S 258 94...

Page 56: ...3167 Clamp Tube 955 693513 Plug Carburetor 535 272490 Filter Air 968 225008 Cover Air Cleaner 544 97603 Armature Starter 971 805540 Screw Upper BodyTo Lower 552 262332 Bushing Governor Crank Body 552A 262331 Bushing Governor Crank 1005 498157 Fan Flywheel 562 93853 Bolt Carriage Governor Lever 1006 224901 Retainer Fan 569 272645 A Gasket Baea 1019 496726 Label Kit 572 222892 Cover Breather Cylinde...

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

Page 60: ... For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect s 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domiciUo 1 600 659 7084 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 Ca...

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