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Page 1: ...n 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 _r_w sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...haft 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 ot flammable debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel syste...

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: ...ATIONS on your purchase of a new Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well trained techni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this...

Page 6: ... Steering Wheel Insert 1 Lock washer 3 8 Steering Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 Locknut 5 16 18 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge i_ 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette D Slope Sheet 6 ...

Page 7: ...for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM 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 Assemble large flat washer 3 8...

Page 8: ... and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmission See q O TRANSPORT in the Opera tion section of this manual Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTO...

Page 9: ...ctor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See q O ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual INSTALL MULCHER PLATE If previously removed Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place as shown Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck Hook rear latch into hole on back...

Page 10: ... mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure free wheel control is in drive position WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS f Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled wi...

Page 11: ...VERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE A LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP lr LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE _ _ KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...TCH 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 CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor F...

Page 13: ...tion and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and 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 OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle w...

Page 14: ...e sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch control ACAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflect...

Page 15: ...nd reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness IMPORTANT When operating in temperatures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting AWARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which l...

Page 16: ...ne warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 16 PURGE TRANSMISSION _CA UTIO N Never engage ...

Page 17: ...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 17 J MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash ...

Page 18: ...ractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence 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 All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each 7 Tighten front axle pi...

Page 19: ... 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 in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer an_ flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque Mandrel Assembly Trailing Edge Up Blade Center Hole...

Page 20: ...nt ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use 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 temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES E E _ _ EOBE_E _ L _ _E NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 t0W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used ...

Page 21: ...ly remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean cartddge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartddge plate wing nuts 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 cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pre...

Page 22: ...n 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 removing retainer ...

Page 23: ...ing 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 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 behind the ma...

Page 24: ...nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 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 necessary Contact your nearest authorized service center department With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A Jam Nut Arm Do nottouch this nut If furt...

Page 25: ...ent bolt move mower dock height to the lowest position After above adjustment is made it the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position follow these steps Loosen the adjustment bolt Move the motion control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep Tighten adjustment bolt securely Start engine and test If tractor still creeps repeat...

Page 26: ... the NEGATIVE terminal of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries Positive P Negative L H Panel Bolt REPLACING BATrERY _CAUTION Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or an...

Page 27: ...adjustment as de scribed below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position Remove air cleaner cover filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke see AIR FILTER in the Maintenance section of this manual Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke...

Page 28: ...le lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture screw In clockwise until engine begins to die and then turn out counterclockwise until engine runs rough Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions Continue to hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM Release throttle lever ACCELERATION TEST Move throttle control lever from s...

Page 29: ...ming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcoho blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moish which leads to separation and formati 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 unti...

Page 30: ...s too fast Throttle in CHOKE position CORRECTION Fill fuel tank See q O 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 tot refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in section Contact an authorized service center depa...

Page 31: ...rts Enginecontinues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Spark plug wire loose Dirty engine air screen fins Dirty clogged muffler Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor 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 Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level ...

Page 32: ...on Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission durin g shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds stopping engine CORRECTION Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of...

Page 33: ... Lm_ _ _ _ i IF SO EQUIPPED UGmING SYSTEM OUTPUT _J I _ J w _ _J_J_ J DIODE I ALTERNATOR O_NGE S AMp AC 3_00 RPM _ _ IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M C _A NONE I RUN LIGHT B AI A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE 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 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270941 ELECTRICAL J I I 43 I i I 41 26 29 8 I I I I 4 ...

Page 35: ...ket w 4152J 22 4152J Light Bulb 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 163968 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 170217 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wi...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270941 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 208 207 53 23 54 J 3 3 74 36 ...

Page 37: ...h LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH Hood Assembly Bumber Hood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hax withInsert 3 8 16 UNC Grille Lens Asm Lens Gdlle Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw ThdroL 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Nut Lock W Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Bracket Gdlle Pic...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270941 GROUND DRIVE 103 62 97 36 19 32 95 98 30 72 116 77 26 27 84 55 38 ...

Page 39: ...541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 161 72140406 3 105710X Link Clutch 162 73680400 _5 105709X Spring Return Clutch 163 74780416 6 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 164 19091010 7 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 165 165623 9 169691 Keeper CenterSpan 166 166880 _1 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 168 165492 _2 8883R Cover Pedal 169 165580 3 140186 Pulley Engine 197 169613 4 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 19...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270941 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 t 1 _ t i 1 _41 I_ P 37 11 I 62 44 27 17 _ _ 22_ _ 3 _ _ il I _A _ h 40 2g_ 2 47 3O M 13 67 67 4O ...

Page 41: ... Ring Klip Beadng Steering Column Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Beadng FrontAxle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steedng Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw hex Wshhd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Staedng Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steedng ScrewTT 16 32x 5 x 3 8 Flang_ Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x ...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270941 ENGINE 31 39 38 14 32 33 23 13 10 J 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 42 ...

Page 43: ...707 0145 E3 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right ClampTube Double Engine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Sems Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe4 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16xl 1 2 Tytt Shield Browning Debris Guard ControlChoke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange ...

Page 44: ...sn 2 250 B lk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION 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 olt Should...

Page 45: ...l V belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Dash Panel DecalMowerDriveSchematic Decal BatteryDiehard Sears DecalDeck MowerEZ3 t ecal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLhSTLT Pad FootrestRhSTLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 ValveCap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube FrontTir...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270941 LIFT ASSEMBLY 19 5 3 13 6 13 8 I I I I I I I 5 13 32 19 20 20 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...25631X Gdp Handle 8 122365X Button Plunger 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion Blk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE Air component dimensions giv...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270941 MOWER DECK 67 4 46 _47 34 2 16 1 68 18 109 _ 102 _ 103 105 lO_ 21 29 18 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...46 165891 Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh Hd 147 131335 Washer Spacer 148 169022 Pulley Mandrel 149 165898 Nut Toplock Flanged 150 19091216 Bolt 151 169670 Fastner Chdstmas Tree 152 169676 Pulley Idler Flat 153 169674 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 154 169675 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 155 169671 Guard Mandrel L H 156 169672 Retainer 157 169669 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 158 17720410 Washer Hardened 159 STD...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270941 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0650 58 91 9O 19 23 18 9O0 28 59 14 35 5O ...

Page 51: ...9 144610 Stud 5 16 24 142941 Guide Slot 83 142971 Jackshaft Assembly 150772 Shaft Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft 150773 Bearing Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 88 142973 Screw Cap 142944 Block Cylinder Assembly 89 142974 Washer 7 16 x 1 x 1 2 142945 Seal Lip 10 x 25 x 7 90 142975 Sleeve Beanng 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 142976 Seal Wiper 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 Spring Block 142948 Seal Lip 26 x...

Page 52: ... 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 _48 _ 244_ i 10A 572 10_ 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 220 __9 J_A 46 1132 8811 _zJ 523 1 177 215 7A n i 24_ 634 552A 5_ 404 o 486_4_28_8_P 34 _ 26 11058 OWNER S MANUAL I lk REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS 15 _ TOINSTALL SEEREPAIR INSTRUCTIONMANUAL 52 ...

Page 53: ...UMP REPAIR KIT J 392 43 _ 386 121 CARBURETOR KIT I 432_ 392_ 104_ _ 102_ 304 305 197 _ 240 _ 789 527 _ 968 643 535 258 V 1222J 1138 _8 2 _1 8821_ _ I I 270 _1 I 8_2 _ I k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 391 433 971 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION J 865A 447 _ 1474 I 73 332 934 _ 75 1006 _ 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270941 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 697 513 783 051 y 803 544 801 802 797 358 GASKET SET 634 3 20 54 ...

Page 55: ...e Exhaust Keeper Valve Tappet Valve Camshaft Slinger Oil Short Block Manifold Intake _ Gasket Intake Gasket Intake Screw Carburetor Screw Intake Manifold Screen Rotating Washer F_ywheel Screw Flywheel Fan Body Assembly Upper 95 690718 Screw Throttle Valve 97 693485 Shaft Throttle 98 807923 Kit Idle Speed 102 693509 Gasket Carburetor Body 104 693506 Pin Float Hinge 105 692076 Valve Float Needle 107...

Page 56: ...0 497605 Lever 1095 498047 569 272645 _ Gasket Base 1125 691104 572 690415 Cover Breather Cylinder 2 1132 690353 573 690764 Plate Back 1136 690329 592 92278 Nut Governor Lever 601 95162 Clamp Hose Retainer Governor Crank Retainer Governer Shaft 615 690328 615A 690317 616 491530 Crank Governor 634 690657 Yr Seal Governor Shaft 634A271013 Washer Foam 635 66538 Boot Spark Plug 637 693510 Washer Seal ...

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Page 59: ...LY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL ol _O Operate 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: ...ccessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirectSM 1 800 366 PART 6e m 11 p m CST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week www sears com par tsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat Paraped_rserv clode reparaci6n e domiciho y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicJlio 1 888 SU HOGAR s_ 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada ...

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