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Page 1: ...Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructionsbefore operat ing this equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding 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 apply This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States Th...

Page 3: ...g or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope 3 DO NOT Do notturn 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 turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduc...

Page 4: ...ildren They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert 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 f...

Page 5: ...enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available 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 St...

Page 6: ...e 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 iiiiiiiiiiiiii ex o 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Washer 2 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 2 Screws _ _ _ 2 Lock Washers _ox_ _ o _ _ 2 Washers _ J 2 Weld Nuts 10 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge_ _ 6 ...

Page 7: ...n Steering Wheel Mulcher Video Plate Cassette r 1 Manual I I Parts Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size 2 Latch Hook Assemblies Slope Sheet c_ 2 Keys _ Steering Wheel __ed_g _ Steering II Extension II Shaft Steering Wheel Iol Adapter ...

Page 8: ... Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely 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 pointing straight forward Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft extensio...

Page 9: ...nd objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Start the engine After engine has started move throttle control...

Page 10: ...erate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See q O ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NE 3N TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE TH E BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT 10 PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining...

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

Page 12: ...scharging 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 starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Us...

Page 13: ... 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 with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always st...

Page 14: ...ove gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly 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 position Do not push or tow tra...

Page 15: ...on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear shift 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 starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run s...

Page 16: ...that will 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 grass 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 disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mul...

Page 17: ...AL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to Zsrk 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...

Page 18: ... 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 lock washer and...

Page 19: ...VISCOSITY GRADES 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 F Check your en gine 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 hou...

Page 20: ...ve 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 th...

Page 21: ...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 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 Raise lift lever to raise suspe...

Page 22: ... U STM ENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side 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 ...

Page 23: ... 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 belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above procedure Engine Pulley Clutching Idler I TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when...

Page 24: ...t other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to 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 ...

Page 25: ... wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure or ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and sys tems which are being done at the cus tomers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establish ment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authori...

Page 26: ...d justed properly see above FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion con trol lever in neutral N position Move throttle control lever to slow po sition With finger rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM While still holding throttle lever against idle speed scre...

Page 27: ...tial 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 moisture 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 fu...

Page 28: ...Corroded battery terminals Fill fuel tank See qO 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 rio Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center departm...

Page 29: ...ndrel Clogged mower deck ventholes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter 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 with fresh gaso...

Page 30: ...ty light switch Loose 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 Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for...

Page 31: ...Sy _ T_M OUTI_j T I _NC_E 5 AMP i_C _RIOQ IGNmON swrrcH POSITION CIRCUIT _MAKE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATrERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IOLETHE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS HEADLIGHTS O n SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE WI...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270650 22 41 8 I 32 ...

Page 33: ... 4 20uncx 3 4 Case Battery Switch InterlockPush In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Harness Asm Ught W 4152j Bulb Ught 1156 Cable Battery6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery6 Ga w t 6 wirered Fuse 15AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC Cable Ground6 Ga 12 black SwitchPlunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 4 Pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key BIk I 25 Text SLT Key IgnMoldedCraftsman Harness Ign BoltBIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uncx 1 2 Co...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270650 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 12 31 3 3 74 34 ...

Page 35: ... 558 29 155217X599 Lens Gdlle 30 151287X558 Fender 31 139976 Bracket Fender Support 37 174 90508 Screw Thdrol5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 139686 Pivot BracketAssembly LH 39 139887 Pivot BracketAseembly R H 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille PickoffLH 54 161464 Screw Hex WSHD 8 18 x 7 3 55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 s rD522507 Bo...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270650 GROUND DRIVE 57 25 56 72 116 _T _F F _ _8 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...r Flat 145 7449 7340 _27 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc x 2 3 4 150 165850 4470J Spacer Spilt395 x 59 Bzp 151 19133210 165838 KeeperBelt Idler 156 166002 19131312 Washer 13 82 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 158 165589 127783 Pulley Idler 159 165494 154407 BeUcrankClutchGrnd Dry STL 160 19292016 123L 05X Retainer BeltStyle Spdng STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16unc x 1 1 2 161 72140406 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC STD541...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270650 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ 63 L J _ I I L I 3O 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring K ip Bearing Steedng Column Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC ShaftAssembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft ScrewHex WSH HDTorx Plttman ShaftAssembly Bracket Steering Bushing Unk Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steedng Screw 1 1 10 32x 5 x 3 8 Flange ...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270650 2 1 3 81 38 78 72 62 13 4 _1 _ J _ _ _ J I tl _a 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 4O ...

Page 41: ...Model28U707 1174 E1 MufflerExhaust B S Lt Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated NipplePipe 3 8 NptX 3 ElbowStd 90 Degree 3 6 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth3 8 ShieldBRN DBR Guard ArrestorSpark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr CapAsm Fuel W sym Vented Clamp Hose BIk Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 Tyt Une Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown BushingSnap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw HexwshThdml 1 4 20x3 4 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16ga...

Page 42: ...6 121250X Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 21 153236 SpringSeat Cprsn2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 ScrewThdrol3 8 16 X 1 Ty _ 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan PntSeat blk KnobSeat Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch BushingSnap BIk Nyt 50 Id BoltRdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc SpringCprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc BoltShoulder5...

Page 43: ...ender Decal V belt Dr Sch Decal Dash Decal V belt Schematic Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 11 PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X427 2781 1 9040H 106108X427 106268X 7152J 104757X 144334 CapValue1ire StemValue Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service Tu...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270650 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 5 2 20 3 15 20 44 ...

Page 45: ...g 7 125631X GripHandle Fluted 8 122365X ButtonPlungerRead 11 139665 Unk Asm Lift LH 12 139866 Unk Asm Lift R H 13 S TD624008 RetainerSpring 15 127218 Unk Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Une 17 130171 TrunnionI_k Zinc 18 73680800 Nut Crownlock1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 ArmSuspensionMower 20 163552 RetainerSpring 31 1403 _ Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Cr ownlock 3 8 24 NOTE AJIcomponent...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270650 76 132 _ 84 32 31 21 22 5 6 4 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...all Mandrel 74 121748 Washer 25 32 x 1 5 3 x 16 Stripper Vented Mower Deck Gauge Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 75 t_ F_ng K ip Bolt Cardage 5 16 16x5f8 76 128903 Bolt Shoulder 3 3 16UNCx Bolt Shoulder 1 44 Baffle Vortex 77 127845 Keeper SDdng Nut CrownlOCk 5 16 18 UNC 78 160570 Arm Clutch Primary StiffenerBracket 79 1274 g6 Bushing Large Brass Bracket Deflector 80 153701 Spring Mower Clutch Cap Sle...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270650 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 157 8 70 6A 82 11 150 47 13 29 157 41A NUMBERS HERE 48 ...

Page 49: ...x 1 1 4 67 776396 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 69 792170 Retaining Ring pkgof 2 70 786187 RetainingRing 71 7880_9 RetainingRing 71B 788092 ThrustWasher 627 ID x 031W 76 780090 ThrustWasher 762 IDx 031W 77 788078A ThrustWasher 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 Anti Rotation Washer 632 82 778333 CupWasher 1 127 ID x 032W FlatWasher 750 ID x 056W 83 778338 UseAs Needed 85 792154 FlatWasher 750 ID x 062W 87 788069A Oil...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270650 BRIGGS STRAI rON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 230 614 230 I_ REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1034 1026 5O ...

Page 51: ...UMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 127 138 106 987 95 117 634 634A _ _ 51 142 137 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 27 _ 27 4r REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL I o Y _ I 2o_ 142 987_ 52 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 22 15 141_ 2_ 634A_ 13s 947_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...270650 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 523 423 842 I 525 _524 3 537 9 20 634A 842 524 868 868A 358 GASKET SET 51 137 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 4671 171 _ 535 445 304 305_p 468 _ 75 646_ 284 334 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270650 BRIGGS STRATI ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E 2O9 1019 LABEL KITI 11036 LABEL KIT EMISSIONS I 11o5 ow s A A I 729A 728 783 615 544 201 801 802 803 5 3 ...

Page 54: ... Gasket Carburetor Elbowto Cylinder Stud CarburetorMounting Washer Spring Screw Pan Head Seal Govemor Shaft Bushing Throttle Shaft Valve Needle Screw Throttle KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 98 495800 Screw Idle Speed 104 231789 Pin FleatHinge 105 231855 Valve Float 106 231854 Seat InletVaive 108 234558 Valve Choke Lrnt153 10BA 224540 Valve Choke Lrnt 154 111 262715 Spring Choke Lint 155 117 232118 Jet...

Page 55: ...75 4 Q586_ Body AirCleaner Wrench Spark Plug 877 393456 Diodeand Connector Assembly Screw Seres 947 497672 Solenoid Cartridge AirCleaner 965 94010 Nut Hex Knob AJrCleaner 975 4_a933 SowlAseambly Carburetor Screen Flush Rotating 977 494385 CarburetorGasket Set Stator Alternator 987 281166 Seal ThrottleShaft Screw Sems 1005 281400 Fan Flywheel Strap Starter 1006 224413 Retainer Fan Drive Starter 101...

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Page 59: ...ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I I AJk greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I 4_ _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme 1 caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ... replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirectsM 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 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 Call 9 am 5 pm Mond...

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