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Page 1: ...s differently from previously built engines Before you start the engine 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: ...te of 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 Sta...

Page 3: ...y straight down the slope DO NOT Do notturn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradu ally downhill if possible 3 Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could sud denly 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 Reduced traction could cause sliding Do nottry to stabilize the machine by putting your f...

Page 4: ...on Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if chil dren 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 for holes ruts or bumps Un even terrain could overturn the ma chine Tall grass can hide ...

Page 5: ...semble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 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 Storage sections ...

Page 6: ...Locknut 5 16 18 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 10x5 8 3 16 2 3 W4axSh16r_ auge 2 Lock Washers 10 2 Weld Nuts 10 6 ...

Page 7: ...er Plate F q t Video Cassette Manual Steering Wheel Parts Bag contents not shown full size Steering Boot I Parts Bag _ _ i _ I I I Slope Sheet 2 Latch Hook Assemblies Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert 2 Keys 7 ...

Page 8: ... shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut 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 ex...

Page 9: ...ects 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 iN position Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Start the engine After engine has started move throttle control to i...

Page 10: ...perate 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 RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose...

Page 11: ...REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE A LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP 1 L LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATIACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

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

Page 13: ...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 with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To...

Page 14: ...with an operator presence 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 CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so ...

Page 15: ...ns for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur _ _CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranki...

Page 16: ...ter mowing performance and 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 i I I MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of...

Page 17: ...hten GENERAL 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 All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be...

Page 18: ...t 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 bolt ...

Page 19: ...ed operating temperature SAE 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 engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tr...

Page 20: ... Cover 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 pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year Unscrew old filter by turning counter cloc...

Page 21: ...rd 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 suspension arms Slide...

Page 22: ...ts 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 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loos...

Page 23: ...tionary 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 IdlerI Stationary dler TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the g...

Page 24: ...rt the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emer gency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end...

Page 25: ...g done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establish ment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTI LE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is ne...

Page 26: ...e lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1300 to 1500 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 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...

Page 27: ...ial 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 fue...

Page 28: ...solenoid or starter CORRECTION Fill fuel tank 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 depa...

Page 29: ...eaves and trash around mandrels Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt CORRECTION 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 gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank...

Page 30: ...ght 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 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 Tight...

Page 31: ... M L NONE RUN LIGH1 FUSE BLACK a_c_ CLUTCH OFF GROUNDING CONNECTOR OPTIONAL B_CK FUEL _ I I I r L FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID t NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIQNS WIRING INSULATED CUPS 8 L A Y NOTE _F WIR_NG_NSULATEO CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR RUN B L NONE SERVICING OF UNIT THEYSHOULD BE REPLACED TO START B L S NONE PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WlRING 31 ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270774 ELECTRICAL 25 i I I I I I I I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...2J Bulb Light 1156 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 140301 Switch Ign 4 Position 31 1242t 1X Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover Ignition Switch 33 109310X Key Molded Craftsman 40 166145 Harness Ign 41 71110408 BoltBIk FinHex 1 4 20 Unc x1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 44 7364...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270774 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 28 58 12 14 11116 3 3 74 38_ 39 37 i 53 20 23 54 14 34 ...

Page 35: ... 4 Panel Dash L H Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x 1 2 Hood Assembly BumperHood 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 Uric GriUe Lens Asm Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Pivot Bracket Assembly L H Pivot Bracket Assembly RH Nut Lock w Insert 4 20 U...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270774 GROUND DRIVE 163 168 1 8 113 8 _ 42 t_40 _ i 8 39 _ 2 62 61 _ 34 55 _ 64 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ... 74490540 Roll Pin 150 165850 Pulley Idler Flat 151 19133210 Bolt 158 166002 Spacer Split 395 x 59 156 165689 Keeper Belt Idler Fool Proof 159 165494 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 160 19292016 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 161 72140406 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry Stl 162 73680400 Retainer Belt 163 74780416 Bolt 164 19091010 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 UNC 165 165623 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 UNC 166 166880 Li...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270774 STEERING ASSEMBLY _63 _ o _41 __2L I 62 44 3O 13 38 ...

Page 39: ...sher 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Bearing Axle STLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw insert S...

Page 40: ...ENG NE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 911 _ v 32 34 33 39 33 4O ...

Page 41: ...B S 14 13280336 Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 15 13200300 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT 16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 23 159880 Shield Brn DbrGuard 25 145996 ControIChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 32 161696 Cap FuelGuage 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 106082X Spacer Pad 35 17060512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 37 854 3R Line Fuel 38 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdo...

Page 42: ...Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 5 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pat Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 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 5 ...

Page 43: ... Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck EZ3 Decal Battery Decal Engine Radius Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner S Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 1062223 4 59904 5 106732 427 6 278H 11 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 138468 10 7152J 11 104757X 144334 DESCRIPTION Valve Cap Tire Stem Valve Tire Front Tu...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270774 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 2 1 6 5 19 13 13 19 20 20 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Uft L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73680800 Nut Lock 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Special 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensions...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270774 76 73 _ 78 71 34 32 31 116 113 111 114 1 8 _ 4 5 6 J 21 16 29 18 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...nge 114 STD5414 31 ScrewThdrolWasher Head 115 72110504 Washer Spacer 116 4898H Pulley Mandrel 117 165746 Nut Toplock Flanged 118 73930600 Bolt 119 STD551037 Fastner Christmas Tree 121 143723 Pulley Idler Flat 128 153390 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 129 19131312 Gauge 130 STD523710 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 131 STD533710 Rod Pivot with Nibs 132 19132203 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs Guard Mandrel LH 1...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270774 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 67 I 0 718 34 83 70 6A _O 157 2gB 77 I MODEL and SERIAL j NUMBERS HERE 51 52 56 57 2g 35 57 41A _ 45 42A 48 ...

Page 49: ...Thrust Washer 627 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 IO x 031W 79 792144 296 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 82 778333 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 83 778338 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 85 792154 Use AS Needed 67 788089A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 759 ID x 062W 150 788093A 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 _4 780194 Bushing 563 157 788088A 180 73...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270774 BRIGGS STRA I I ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034 A1 71 _ss2 e87 REQUIR S SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTtON MANUAL 5O ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270774 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034 A1 1091 127 5 127A _1037 947 _467 4_535 161 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270774 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034 A1 2 32_ _332_ 668 _ _ 1006 729 lOO5 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270774 BRIGGS STRAI I ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034 A1 188A _Lw 0VEnaL K_r BRF ATHER GASKL_I SEt 53 ...

Page 54: ...Standard 189 805449 Washer Lock Size 192 807623 Screw Valve Adjustment 807994 Ring Set Piston 010 1 Includes Jam Nut Oversize 201 805480 Link Governor 807995 Ring Set Piston 020 209 805462 Spring Governor Oversize 209A 805453 Spring Governed Idle 807996 Ring Set Piston 030 216 805439 Link Choke Oversize 222 808195 Bracket Governor Control 27 805099 Lock Piston Pin 227 807528 Lever Assembly Governo...

Page 55: ...et 9A 224356 Clip Debris JB 280470 Clip Wire 805675 Gear Timing 280104 Gear 807685 Bracket Fuel Pump 394856 Cap Assembly Drive End 494988 Cap Assembly Commutator End 494205 Housing Assembly 305057 Screw Sems 823 805317 Screw Mounting 842 270920 O Ring 851 473880 Terminal Ignition Cable 862 807859 Bracket Air Cleaner 864 805083 Liner Exhaust Port 866 805738 Valley Cover Air Guide 868 805094 Seal Va...

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

Page 60: ...r replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect S 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 Mon...

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