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Page 1: ... Adjustments o Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment liMmmmillllll illi i lllll llllllllllllllllllllll ii iiill ...

Page 2: ...r if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves ino Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 1 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children_ Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowin...

Page 3: ... effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal land A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LINiITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ...

Page 4: ...ooling Fins Engine 19 Oil Change 18 Oil Level 13 18 Oil Type 18 Preparation 13 Repair Pads 49 55 Starling 13 Storage 27 F Filters Air 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 13 Storage 27 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels 8 H Hood Removal Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 2t Lubrication Chart 16 M Maintenance Schedule 16 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 17 Blade Replacement 17 C...

Page 5: ...ou mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameter water tight drum holds upto3901bs ofweighL Rounded e...

Page 6: ... _ _ 1 10 518 J 2 Weld Nuts 10 Q 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 _ 2 Rex Nuts 1 4 20 12 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 1 4 i i i lll ll _ ll_ _ _ _ll L Parts packed separately in carton Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel Manual Steering Boot Mulcher Plate Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Center lock Nuts Steering Wheel Adapter Assemblys 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8...

Page 7: ...n sion Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter Assemble large flat washer 3 8 lock washer 3 8 hex bolt and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel o Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR iS TO ...

Page 8: ...UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cuttingresults 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 replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the ...

Page 9: ... THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT_ PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST HOOK WELD NUT Z All assembly instructions have been completed J No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps _ v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overin...

Page 10: ...E FORWARD FAST WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF CLUTCH LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE OIL PRESSURE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE LOCK LOCKED SLOW OVER TEMP LIGHT UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...her attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL Used fordeclutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine ofL CHOKE CONTROL U...

Page 12: ...the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 8 Always operate engine at full throttle o Operating engine at less than fullthrottle reduces the batter charging rate_ Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor mance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig ...

Page 13: ...EL See Fig 15 The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil_ Check engine oil with tractor on level ground_ Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level tf necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill o For cold weather operation...

Page 14: ...e clutch brake slowly return to operating position Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can be used during the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmedup 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 fu...

Page 15: ...f cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being use IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they wiil disperse into...

Page 16: ...st maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor Al 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 i eplace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assu...

Page 17: ...E BOLT HEAD TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 14 Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower_ o To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancero When using a cone balan...

Page 18: ...bove 32 F 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 not used for 25 hours inone year Checkthe crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil l...

Page 19: ...ne cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections o Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned o Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline_ FIG 17 ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig 18 Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating Air guide cov...

Page 20: ...osition o Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs o Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor...

Page 21: ...NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDED 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 dis tance D directty in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower ...

Page 22: ... Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary tf stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au_ thorized service centeddepartment WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED NUT A ARM DO NOT TOUCHTHIS NUT IFFURTHER BRAKE ADJUST MENTtS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST A...

Page 23: ...S SION in the Operation section of this manual r ADJUSTMENT LOCKNUT FIG 28 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tract...

Page 24: ...er end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries L H PANEL BOLT TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB o Raise hood o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the ...

Page 25: ...ecurely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 33 The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described 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 cho...

Page 26: ...o With throttle control lever in slow position hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture screw in clockwise until engine begins to die and then turn out counterclock wise until engine runs rough_ Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions Continue to...

Page 27: ...T GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS 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 DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHtLE IN STORAGE o Drain the fuel tank Start...

Page 28: ...ion 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel _ter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adiust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service centertdepartmsnt 1 Clean replace air filter 2_ Replace sparkplug 3 Recharge or...

Page 29: ...r air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Headlight s not working if so equipped 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 8 Mower drive belt worn 9 Blades tmproperfy installed 10 Improper blades used 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Switch is OFF 2 Bulb s burnedout 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blow...

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Page 31: ...T CHARGING SYSTiEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DO 3600 RPM j HEADLIGHTS BROWN SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED GROUNDING CONNECTOR SPARK PLUG _ GAP _ _ 1 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYLoENGINES 28 VOLTS AC M1N 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED 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 SPEED...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259172 ELECTRICAL T t I I I I I i i 52 _ f 29 I i I l 70 1 _ I I I I I i I I i t I t i I I i I t I I I t I 1 I I I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ... x 16 Gauge Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex 1 4 20 Tray Battery Bott Btr Front 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 Holddown Battery Front Mount Nut Push Nylon Battery Front I 4 Switch Interlock Push in Washer Lock I 4 Nut Hex Jam t 4 20 Harness Light Socket w 4152J Light Bulb Cable Battery Cable Battery Fuse Cable Ground Switch Seat Switch ignition 4 Position Nut Ignition Cover ignition Switch Key Molded Craftsman Harness Ign...

Page 34: ...REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259172 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 28 58 12 t4 11_ _ 3 37 6O 3 3 74 38_ 39 34 14 37 37 i 53 20 45 23 52 55 57 54 ...

Page 35: ...Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 2 Type TT Hood Assembly Bumber Hood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 UNC Grille VV Clips MS 558 Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x I 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Pivot Bracket Asse...

Page 36: ...REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259172 DRIVE 51 37 116 48 48 150 151 51 53 36 ...

Page 37: ...Clutch 145 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1_1 4 146 V Belt Ground Drive 147 Keeper Center Span 148 Screw Thdroi 3 8 16 x 3 4 Ty_ TT 149 Cover Pedal 150 Pulley Engine 151 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 STD551143 161488 134683 140158 19132012 156347 121199X 12 1749X STD581075 123583X 121748X 161079 123782X 19171216 161901 157480 19212016 12000008 158388 124346X 142564 140462 144643 STD624003 140469 73510600 19111216 ...

Page 38: ...REPA IR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259172 STEERING ASSEMBLY tl 62 25 68 1 t 2o _ J z 29 _ o I 47 65 38 ...

Page 39: ... Strg Blk Link Drag Extended Stamped Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Bearing Axle STLT GT Locknut Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Asm Strg Private Label Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 X 5 8 X 062 Screw Hex Socket 4 20 x 5 8 Shaft Asm Pittman Bracket Steering Bushing Rod Tie BIk Lt Gear Sector Washer 13 32 X 7 8 X 16ga Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x3 4 Ty tt Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad Rod Tie W...

Page 40: ...REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259172 ENGINE 31 39 15 14 81 32 40 37 27 7 17 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 e 4 40 ...

Page 41: ... 2631 E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asmo Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp Tube 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 Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt Shield Browning Debris Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange...

Page 42: ...n 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16xl Washer 13 32 x I x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bik Nyl 50 ld 14 72O50412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 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 Shoulder 5116 18 Unc Nut Lock Hex W Ins ...

Page 43: ...5 1545I6 164030 164031 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis Hydro 42 Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Mulching Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Decal Drawbar Cntrl Mvt Hyd LL Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 __ 5 8 4 10 11 43 KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 NOTE 59192 65139 1062...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259172 MOWER LIFT 11 49 12 6 8 1 1 5 19 13 32 13 _y t t i 32 13 19 20 15 20 161718 15 20 44 ...

Page 45: ... Spring 15 127218 Link Front t6 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion Bik Zinc t8 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1 2 1 3 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 STD624008 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Spring 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 2 1 8 26 STD560907 Pin cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 12697tX Rod Adj Lift 28 STD541237 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 29 136057 Knob Info 3 8 t6 30 150233 ...

Page 46: ...REPAhR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259172 MOWER DECK 52 58 68 34 33 32 102 17 104 105 _ 106 105 106 2 16 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...with Nibs 130 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 131 Guard Mandrel LH 132 Retainer Screw Hex Hd Thdcut I 4 20 x 5 8 141 Washer Hardened Roller Assembly Cam Follower Bolt Shtoulder 10 24 Grade 5 _ Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler Spacer Retainer 140086 141043 162113 144200 142427 131870 127847 121748X 12000029 128903 127845 160570 127498 153701 73350600...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259172 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0650 58 18 27 28 59 91 19 23 26 44 17 14 63 4 5 3 11 11 36 35 48 ...

Page 49: ...6 24 t7 142941 Guide Slot 83 142971 Jackshaft Assembly 18 150772 Shaft Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft 19 150773 Bearing Thrust 42 x 68 x16 88 142973 Screw Cap 23 142944 Block Cylinder Assembly 89 142974 Washer 7 16 x l x 1 2 24 t42945 Seal Lip I0 x 25 x 7 90 142975 Sleeve Bearing 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 t42976 Seal Wiper 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 Spring Block 27 142948 Seal L...

Page 50: ...NUMBER 917 259172 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 615 _ 24 634A N SS2A 615 q_ 552 220 _ _ 2ao_ 32 868 _i _ 40 35 33 219A _ 4s 534 t 642 165 643 525 523 I 842 422 284A 535 445 284_ ___ 235 161 537 50 ...

Page 51: ...BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 1358 GASKET SET I 1861 PUMP REPAIR KIT 121 CARBURETOR KIT I 98 _ _ 391 8 859 32 434 392 1270 9S _p o 51 51A 51 52 _ 232 L 257 203 54 52 468 332 Q 75 188 10O6 356 1005 337 _ 635 383 51 ...

Page 52: ...AIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259172 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 653 783 801 _ 802 544 803 311 ill l i ii ii ill i ii i ii l i 229 592 209A 209 201 414 207 y 307 52 ...

Page 53: ...EL NUMBER 917 259172 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 8A 9 10A 304 572 10 305 5A 13 1 Io 9 ASEL TI _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAl 305 307 308 306 308A 307 305 53 ...

Page 54: ...Seal Oil 161 496599 Base Air Cleaner 22 94724 Screw Seres 165 94289 Nut Wing 23 491180 Flywheel 187 299146 Line Fuel 28 Long Cut to Suit 24 222698 Key Flywheel 188 94627 Screw 25 498584 Piston Assembly Standard Size 201 262683 Link 498585 Piston Assembly o010 Oversize 202 262684 Link 498586 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize 203 280997 Crank Bell 498587 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 205 93971 Screw Hex H...

Page 55: ...97212 434 223688 Cover Diaphrag 869 261463 435 93829 Screw Diaphragm Cover 870 213316 445 394019 Filter Air 871 261961 468 497908 Screen Rotating 2312t8 474 393474 Alternator 877 393456 482 93621 Screw 881 495901 510 497606 Drive Starter 955 397882 523 494947 Cap Oil Fill 1005 281053 524 271157 Seal FilITube 1006 224901 525 495348 Tube Oil Fill includes Seals 019 496726 528 393815 Hose Vacuum 1090...

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Page 60: ...at The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259172 ENGINE MODEL NO 42E707 2631 E1 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has add...

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