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Page 1: ... differently from previously built engines Before you start the en gine read and understand this Owner s Manual 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 www sears c...

Page 2: ...nd the frame or crankshaft 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 of flammable debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s man...

Page 3: ...themselves and others from serious injury SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which 3 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 Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Un...

Page 4: ...ow 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 of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry pas...

Page 5: ... ORQUE CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabili ty and performance 5 Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please r...

Page 6: ...16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 1a _ _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Fiat Washer t 1 Lockwasher 318 Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot __ _ Seat f _ 17 32 x 1 Washer 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge t_ 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette ...

Page 7: ...ing 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 sect ire INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Remove steerng wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension _ Insert _3 ...

Page 8: ...est position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Roll tractor forward Off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _ WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be s...

Page 9: ...motion and mower blade ddve belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU ...

Page 10: ...ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP tl _ LIGHT L FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER L_FT _r_ l R N H L c _I ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED _ _ ATTACHMENT tGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...harging 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 Used...

Page 12: ...ctor 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 stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas...

Page 13: ...er to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement srowly 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 tractor at more than...

Page 14: ... 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 ...

Page 15: ... 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 th_ mu...

Page 16: ...t 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 season Once a year you should replace...

Page 17: ...or best results mower 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...

Page 18: ...ure SAE VISCOSITy GRADES i i TEt_ERAIURE P_NGEANTiClpt_l _ DBEFORENEXTOJL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starling 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 operati...

Page 19: ...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 the c...

Page 20: ... in DISEN GAGED position 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 bracket...

Page 21: ...f 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 of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and be...

Page 22: ...ance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 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 neces sary Contact your nearest authorized ...

Page 23: ...ire and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 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 Washer Retainin Axle Cover I Square K...

Page 24: ... securely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Battery Door Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood 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 hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INT...

Page 25: ...oved without breaking the adjusting needle The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adiustment should not be necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning idle mixture valve in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a lea...

Page 26: ...is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous ifyou think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact your nearest autho rized service center which has proper equipment to make any necessary adjustments Idle Spee...

Page 27: ... fuel 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 moistur_ 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 fuel...

Page 28: ...nce switch es Fill fueltank 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean repla...

Page 29: ...e damaged part s Faulty operator safety presence control system Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 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 wi...

Page 30: ...witch 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 blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent hores Remove obstruction Replace mower d...

Page 31: ...GHTIN_ sY _T_M OUTPUT DODE i ALTERNATOR OP_G s M O_OORPM _ YOUR TRACTOR IS ClAL I EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM shown _ll_ _ t_l_Ti3_ _ _ THE UGHTS ARE NOT _ _ CONNECTED TO THE BAT ERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE HEADLIGHTS BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS _ _ 7 iGNITION SWITCH WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270670 ELECTRICAL 25 32 ...

Page 33: ...46147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 166190 Fuse 15AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 163968 Switch lgn 33 140403 Key Ign Molded Craltsman 40 170217 Harnesslgn 41 71110409 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270670 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 2921_ 28 p 12 208_ 53 55 57 54 _ _3 6O 3 3 74 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ... 139976 Bracket Fender Suppod 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 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 Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex WSHD 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket G r Be Pickoff RPI 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 60 STD533707 Bo6 Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270670 GROUND DRIVE 5 72 116 37 36 ...

Page 37: ...589 41 165838 Keeper Beg ldter 159 165494 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 160 19292016 47 127783 Pulley Idler 161 72140406 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry STL 162 73680400 49 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring 163 74760416 50 STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16unc x 1 1 2 164 19091010 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 165 165623 52 STD541431 NutCrownLock5 16 18 166 166880 53 105710X Link C...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270670 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ 3a _ 3g _ 41 42 I 40 38 ...

Page 39: ...60612 Screw 3 8 16x3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 139769 Cap Wheel Steer OPP BIk 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Dash P L Mtl BIk 43 121749X Washer 25 32xl 1 4x16Gauge 44 153720 Extension Steering Non Adjus...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270670 81 13 4 38 78 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 45 4O ...

Page 41: ...3 169837 Shield BRN DBRGuard 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 109202X Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr 32 158990 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented 33 123487X ClampHoseBIk 37 137040 Line Fuel20 38 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyi BIk Fuel Line 44 17490412 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 45 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16ga 62 STD551131 Washer Lock Hvy Hicl Spr 5 16 ...

Page 42: ...t Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn I 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoul...

Page 43: ...ecal Fender Decal V belt Dr Sch Decal Dash Panel 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 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 Stem Va_ue 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 front White Service 6 278H Fittin...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270670 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 11__ 6 12 3 2 20 _ 15 20 44 ...

Page 45: ...7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 8 122365X ButtonPlungerRead 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Sphng 15 167253 Link Front 16 73350800 NutJamHex 1 2 13Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73600600 Nut Lockw wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All compone...

Page 46: ...I HAL IUH MODEL NUMBER 917 270670 MOWER DECK 187 _ 67 158 _ _ I 34 144 45 145 147 1 il 21 22 23 46 ...

Page 47: ...Washer Spacer 153 169674 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 154 169675 33 137266 Nut Toplock Flanged 155 169671 34 STD533717 Bolt 156 189672 35 133835 Fastner ChdstmasTree 157 169669 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 158 17720410 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 15972140614 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 130794 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 STD624003 Retainer 169583 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270670 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE oMODEL NUMBER 206 545C 13 48 ...

Page 49: ... 786102 Spacer1 130 X 695 61 778345 SpurGear 25teeth 20 792077A Bal15 16 dia 65 780189 FlatWasher 5631Dx O62W 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 66 776422 Input Sha8 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 69 792170 RetainingRing 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 70 786187 Spacer 890 26 792125 RetalningRing pkgof2 71 788069 SquareCutRing 27 792035 ...

Page 50: ...TON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER310707 TYPENUMBER0136 E1 k REQU RESSPECIALTOOLS 5_ TOINSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONMANUAL 654_ 103 617 36_ 30E I 1019 LABEL KIT J I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 7_ 6170 71 _ 13_ s5 _22 691 d 46 146 L J 12 5O ...

Page 51: ...RE3 PEC AL TOOL3 TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 133 _d 95 _ 987 _ 127 _ _ 5_ 276 _ LMT CARBURETOR i PART NUMBER 142 LOCATIONS 947 THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE A MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS 232 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104_ 127_ 276 _ 987_ 95_ 634A_ 634__ _ 117 _ _ 231 _142_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270670 BRIGGS 8 STRA I FON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER310707 TYPENUMBER0136 E1 803 462 287 _ 524 _ Q 783A 695 165 1119_ 73 74_ _ J 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS J 52 ...

Page 53: ...6 690162 Ring Set Piston Std 202 262767 Mechanical Governor Link 690164 Ring Set Piston 010 O S 209 260695 Spdng Governor 690166 Ring Set Piston 020 O S 216 262766 Link Choke 690168 Ring Set Piston 030 O S 27 691299 Look Piston Pin 222 694042 Bracket Contrbl 28 498319 Pin Assembly Piston Std 227 691374 Lever Governor Control 231 691636 Screw Choke Valve 498320 Pin Assembly Piston 0O5o s 232 262785...

Page 54: ...23 3 Dipstick 987 691326 Seal Throttle Shaft 524 281370 _ Dipstick Tube Seal 996 690678 Carburetor Shield 625 496113 Dipstick Tube 1005 281400 Fan Flywheel 544 497603 Armature Starter 1006 690452 Retainer Fan 552 491986 Bushing Gov Lever 1019 690180 Label Kit 562 691119 Bolt Governor Control 1622 272475 _ Gasket Rocker Cover Lever 1023 691192 Cover Rocker 579 92278 Nut Starter Cable 1026 494432 Ro...

Page 55: ...SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION NG I SIGHTI _ _ CUT GUIDE THe S ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL o 1 ...

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