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Page 1: ...tenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call t 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am _5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates il 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ndtheframeor crankshaft or overspeedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto electricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe propergradeand amountof engineoil failureto keep the deckclear of flammable debris or the failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructions containedin the owner s manual Engine fuelsystem cleanin...

Page 3: ...age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury II 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 cautio...

Page 4: ... operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or ...

Page 5: ...ire where it cannot contact spark plug_ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose trac...

Page 6: ...ble and maintain your tractor properly_ Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Repair 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 o Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this own...

Page 7: ... Sleeve Steering Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Locknut 5 16 I 8 O _ _J 318 __ _ 1 Hex Bolt _j 5 1618xl 1 4 1 Large Flat Washer Seat 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 I6 18 I Knob 1 Washer t7 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...s and install 5 16 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to rig...

Page 9: ... starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly steps have been complete 2 Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline 3 Place freewheel control in transmis sion engaged position 4 Sit on se...

Page 10: ...EFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THATYOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST 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 Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely v All tires are pr...

Page 11: ...UEL CHOKE 4_ REVERSE SLOW OIL PRESSURE MOWER HEIGHT FORWARD FAST C QI LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT G PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED IGN ITION REVERSE NEUTRAL A FFACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED H L HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Mode s only 11 ...

Page 12: ...ng 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 CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor FREEWHEEL CONTROL Di...

Page 13: ...rol to slow position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire o Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use 13 Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be d...

Page 14: ...r tractor be sureto disengagetransmissionby placing freewheelcontrol in freewheeling position Freewheelcontrolis locatedat the reardrawbarof tractor 1 Raiseattachmentlift to highest positionwithattachmentlift control 2 Pull freewheelcontrol out and down intothe slot and releaseso it is heldin the disengagedposition o Do not pushor towtractorat morethan two 2 MPHo To reengagetransmission reverse ab...

Page 15: ... is in the transmission engaged position 2 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake_ 3o Place motion control lever in neutral N position 4_ Move attachment clutch to DISEN GAGED position 5 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below 6 Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START ...

Page 16: ...neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal 8 Slowly move motion control lever forward after the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your tractor is now purge...

Page 17: ...d interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly o Certain typ...

Page 18: ...L RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor 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 Al adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at ...

Page 19: ...to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 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 4o Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs tor...

Page 20: ...ed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxte ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE 20 LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with AP1 service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Altho...

Page 21: ... Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge 7 Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1_ Remove cartridge nut 2o Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor 3 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 4 Reinstall cartridge nut precleaner co...

Page 22: ...DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3o Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7o Disconnect suspension arms from rear de...

Page 23: ...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 mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 o If links are not equal in le...

Page 24: ...IVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footresL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan bla...

Page 25: ...emble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4o Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Retaining Ring Washers Axle Cover t Squa...

Page 26: ...ely 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Seat Box Door Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO 1 2 REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pul bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood I...

Page 27: ...of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Turning the idle mixture valve out counter clockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fueVair mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tighL PRELIMINARY SETTING 1_ Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustm...

Page 28: ...ential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also 28 experiance 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 and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fue...

Page 29: ...ice center 1 Clean replace air filter 2o Replace spark plug 3_ Recharge or replace battery 14o Replace fuel filten 5o Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline i6 Check all wiring 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments sectiom 8 Contact a qualified sen ice center_ Engine will not turn over 2 3o L4 i5o i6 17 8 9 Clutch brake pedal not depressed Attachment clutch is engaged Weak or d...

Page 30: ... screen finso 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves out of 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s o 1 Faulty operator safety presence control system 14 2 3 4o 5 Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent from buil...

Page 31: ...ldup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Switch is OFF 2 Bulb s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 6 Replacetsharpen blade Tighten blade bolto 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10oReplace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes 1 Turn switch ON 2 Replace...

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Page 33: ..._6_ RP 3 AMP DO 3_00 RPM CHARGING SYBI EM DISCONHEC rBD _ _cG_ _ _ _ 2P_ uT DIODE ALTERNATOR t 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 W1LL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR B...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270662 t 34 ...

Page 35: ... 6 Ga 1t red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 5 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Hunger Nc Gray 30 163968 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 170217 Harness Ign 41 7 110408 Bolt Biko Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal Red 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire L...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270662 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 212 28 12 53 52 55 54 57 6O 74 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...rt 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 14520t Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 84 6 UNC x 3 4 64 154796 Dash LowerSTLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crow...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270662 GROUND DRIVE 77 15 38 ...

Page 39: ...etainer Belt 165 165623 50 74760624 Bolt 166 166880 5t 73680600 Nut 168 165492 52 73680500 Nut Crowntock 5 I 6 28 169 165580 53 t05710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 I05709X Spring Return Clutch t98 169593 56 74760620 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 UNC x 1 1 4 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt Drive 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center 202 72110612 6 17060612 Screw 3 8 I6 x 3 4 62 8883R Cover Peda 205 19171616 63 140...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270662 STEERING ASSEMBLY 67_ 68 4O IO 26 3O 67 67 I I f I t 40 ...

Page 41: ...7 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Ktip 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 Ptttman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3f8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert SteeringWheel Washer 131...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270662 3 72 62 13 4 33 37 40 33 29 23 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42 ...

Page 43: ...i28U707 1174 E3 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket 1 313 td Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 318 Np X 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 318q8 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Debris Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel I 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing Snap Nyt BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3t8 I6 x 3 4 Washer ...

Page 44: ...Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 7 Unc 21 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Bik Zi 22 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 24 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 121246X 121248X 72050412 134300 121250X 123976X 171852 STD541431 19171912 127018X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id _olt Rdhd Sht Nk 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Z...

Page 45: ...28 173022 173023 DESCRIPTION Decal Engine Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Sd Wht Decal Lift Handle Decal By Pass Hydro Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO t 59192 2 65139 3 I06222X 4 59904 5 I06732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 11 9 I06268X I0 7152J II 104757X 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap Value Tire Stem Value Tire...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270662 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 1 13 4 12 6 2 6 19 13 32 I I 32 19 2O 15 2O 46 ...

Page 47: ... 12563tX Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 4939M RetainerSpring 15 167253 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 t3 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73680800 Nut Crown ock 1 2 13 Uric 19 t39868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 140302 Bearing PvL Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nu_ Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE Alt comp...

Page 48: ...MOWERDECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270662 34 18 28 29 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...8 UNC Stiffener Bracket 142 165890 Bracket Deflector 149 165898 Cap Sleeve 150 19091216 Spring Torsion Deflector 15t 169670 Nut Push 152 169676 Shield Deflector 153 169674 Washer 11 32x5 8x 16 154 169675 Gauge 155 t6967t Rod Hinge ScrewThdrolWasher Head 156 169672 Washer Spacer 157 t69669 Pulley Mandrel 158 17720410 Nut Toptock Flanged Bolt 130794 Fastner Christmas Tree Pulley Idler Fiat Washer I3...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270662 HYDROTRANSAXLE MODELNUMBER322 0510 73 t6 93 7 4B 5O ...

Page 51: ...t 109 t70434 42 170395 Magnet Rling 111 t70435 43 170396 Spring Bypass 13 170437 44 150797 Hydro mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 Long 116 170438 45 170397 Flilter 119 173161 46 170398 Base Filter 120 17044 47 170399 Actuator Bypass 122 173162 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 49 170401 Arm Bypass 123 173163 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 124 170444 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 TC 125 170445 52 170...

Page 52: ...7 270662 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E3 914_ _ 1023 13_ 1022 ss4 _J 383_ 103 1029 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 71 _rREQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1019 LABEL KIT I 52 ...

Page 53: ...ER 1174 E3 968 t 95 _ 987 93 _ _ 51A_ LMT CARBURETOR PART NUMBER 142 LOCATIONs 1 7 23t e I 634 _ I 692 g 27s 947 THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE A MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS 1 1 CARBURETOR OVE AUL KmT 104 1270 26_ _87 _ 634A_ 634_ 117_ 231 _ I 176 265 267 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 53 ...

Page 54: ...0662 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E3 3 0_ _ 151ol 513 _ _ n _ Z83A _lJ 304 3O5A_ 729A S 305 287 __ _ 524 1005 363 334 934 I006 789 _ I4741 a77 1044_ 75_ 1051c 783A 1051 0 _ t 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 54 ...

Page 55: ...MODEL NUMBER 917 270662 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E3 209 728 _ 222 tj 615 201 783 482 1019 LABEL KITI 240 I1036 LABEL KIT EMISSIONS 1 11058 OWNER S MANUAL 44 801 802 311 803 55 ...

Page 56: ...t Ring Gear 26 495854 Ring Set Piston Std 167 281051 Nut Air Cleaner 495852 Ring Set 010 O S 176 281106 _ O Ring Seal Air Cleaner 495851 Ring Set 020 O S I Base 495855 Ring Set 030 OIS_ 185 94010 Nut Air Cleaner Base 27 691299 Lock Piston Pin 186 493496 Connector Hose 26 498319 Piston Pin Std 187 492790 Line Fuel Cut 1o Required 498320 Piston Pin D05 O S Length 29 692419 Rod Connecting Std 188 949...

Page 57: ...1019 496758 Bolt Governor Control t022 272475 Lever 1023 691192 Nut Starter Cable 1026 494432 Clamp Hose 1026A 495136 PimCotter 1029 224554 Crank Governor 1033 690190 Seal Spring Assembly 1034 690822 Manual Choke 1036 694997 Seal Spring Assembly 044 94673 Choke A Matic 1051 263080 Boot Spark Ptug 1090 497605 Nut Carburetor I091 691333 Governor Shaft Seal 1119 93621 Spring Detent Screw Ring Gear Sc...

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Page 59: ...HILL Jt SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX I _ _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not _1_ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu il _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme i I caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirectSM 1 800 366 PART 6a_ 11 p_m CST 800 366 7278 7 days a week www sears com partsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p rn CST Mono Sat Pare pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 888 8 U HOGAR 1 888 784_6427 Au Canada pour servic...

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