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Page 1: ...tion Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment 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 IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date 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 equip ment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a s...

Page 3: ...tch 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 foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 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 mowing activity Never assume that children will remain w...

Page 4: ...lert 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 n across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Unew terrain could overturn the machine Ta_ grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear s that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid...

Page 5: ...wdl enable you to assemble and maintam your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintam Ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance an...

Page 6: ...RTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob 6 ...

Page 7: ... 3 16 x 314x _6Gauge Parts packet separately in carton Seat f Mulcher _ _ Plate Steering Wheel _ Video Cassette Manual Parts Bag Steering Boot Parts Bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel Adapter N Steering Wheel Insert Slope Sheet 2 Latch Hook Assemblies t Steering Extension Shaft 2 Keys 7 ...

Page 8: ... lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in exten sion and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut secure ly 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...

Page 9: ...seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Seat Seat Pan Shoulder Bolt INSTALL MULCHER PLATE Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw washer lock washer and weld nut as shown NOTE Pre assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down Tighten hardware securely Raise and hold deflector shield in up ri...

Page 10: ... operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed 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 All tir...

Page 11: ...RSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP _ 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 A I rACHM ENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...r blades or other attach ments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and start ing the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust...

Page 13: ... to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire 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 st...

Page 14: ...stall gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 Iocknut and tighten securely Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel __ _ Mounting _ 3j__ _ I_ _ Bracket 1_ _ _ _ ooknut pl 3 8 WasherS _ _ _ Shoulder Gauge Wheel _ _ __ Bolt TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the ...

Page 15: ...ld change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Mainten ance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainten ance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE _ Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel i...

Page 16: ...he engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slight ly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F AND BELOW When engin...

Page 17: ...hen operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment 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 disper...

Page 18: ...his 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 trac tor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a yea...

Page 19: ... mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpen ed blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTAI_T To ensure proper assembly center h_le isn blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten _olt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs tor...

Page 20: ...hen used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently t_ avoid possible engine damage from running ow 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 in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dip stick securely each time you ch...

Page 21: ... and hood See TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY in the Service and Ad justments section of this manual Top Air Gui_ Engine Cooling Fins q Air Guide Cover _ Both Sides MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation ...

Page 22: ...ey Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti swaybar 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 mower out from under trac tor iMPORTANT If an attachment other tha...

Page 23: ...ar tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Mandrel Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length _k Suspension FRONT TO BAC...

Page 24: ...TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keepers Pu...

Page 25: ... sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batter ies Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used f...

Page 26: ...wiring See electrical wiring dia gram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedures j Hood i Headlight Wire ...

Page 27: ... 1 4 to 1 1 2 turns FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position With throttle control lever in slow posi tion 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 mixtur...

Page 28: ...uch 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 while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor...

Page 29: ... Corroded battery termi nals 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 carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel fil ter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser ...

Page 30: ...h under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of CORRECTION Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Set in Higher Cut posi tion reduce speed Adjust throttle control I Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter I Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline D...

Page 31: ...se 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 CORRECTION Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mow...

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Page 33: ...TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM _o_ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BA3 FERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSEOF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS RED L _l rnNQ SYSTEM OUTPUT DIODE tALTERNAT...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 91 1 270812 i I_ I i i I i 34 ...

Page 35: ...ulb Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 15 Amp 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 140301 Switch Ign 4 Position 31 124211X Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover IgnitionSwitch 33 109310X Key Molded Craftsman 40 166145 Hamess Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk FinHex 114 20Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 44 736...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270812 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 Z 14 31 14 4 38_ 39 53 23 54 55 14 36 ...

Page 37: ...1 Panel Dash LH ClipTinnerman Gdlio P L Panel Dash R H ScrewThdml 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Plate Mtg Batten Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Une Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12Gauge Locknut Hex withInsert 3 8 t6 Unc Gdllew _ lips MS 558 Lens Grille Fend Ftrast Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Pivot BracketAssembly L H Pivot BracketAssembly R H Nut Lockw Insert 1 4 20 UNC ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270812 GROUND DRIVE 34 38 ...

Page 39: ...159 165494 41 165838 Keeper Belt Idler 160 19292016 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 161 72140406 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 162 73680400 48 154407 BellcrankClutchGrnd Dry Sit 163 74780416 49 123205X Retainer Belt 50 STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 18 x 1 1 2 164 19091010 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 UNC 165 165623 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 UNC 166 166880 53 105710X ...

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Page 41: ...2 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn DreglinkExtendedStamped Washer Lock 3 8 Beadng AxleSTLT GT Nut Lock Range 5 8 11 UNC ShaftAssembly Steedng Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wsh Hd Torx Pittman ShaftAssembly Bracket Steedng Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Rod Tie Bushing Steedng Sc...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270812 31 39 32 34 x_ I J_ I 1 a 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 35 4 42 ...

Page 43: ...kdown No 42E707 2631 E1 Muffler Exhaust ExhaustAsm Left ExhaostAsm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt5 16 18unc x 3 4 W Sems Heat Shield Lt WasherLock I Ivy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20Unc x 75 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 16 NPT Washer Lock Ext Tooth3 8 Screw Thdrol3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt Shield BrWDbrGuard ControlChoke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw n 10 32 x 5 x 3 6 Flange Ar...

Page 44: ...p Push _nHirzged 16 121250X 17 123976X Nut Hex L_k w Ins3 8 16 Unc 21 153236 SpdngSeat Cprsn2 250 BIk2 22 STD541431 SCrewThdn _ 3 6 16 X 1Ty tt 24 19171912 Washer13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan PrdSeat bfk 25 127018 KnobSeat Adj W _Jnut BracketPntMountingSw_tch DESCRIPTION Bushing SnapB_ Nyf50 Id BoltR _xI ShtNk 1 4 20xl J 2 Spacer Sp_lt28 X S6 ZJnc SpringCprsn 1 27 B kPnt Nut L _ E1 4 LgeRg Gr 5 Zinc BoltS...

Page 45: ...TLT Oper Inst WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 4 10 5 106732X427 J 6 278H 3 9 1 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X _ __ 10 7152J 11 104757X 144334 NOTE 2 __ 8 7 E S Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Mower DriveSchematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owners Manual English OwneCsManual...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270812 LIFT ASSEMBLY 5 4 6 19 49 13 30 3 k 1 26 6 5 20 7 20 46 ...

Page 47: ... 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 RetainerSpring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 25 2876H Spdng 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Rod Adjust Uft 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 UNC 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8o16 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 31 140...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MO_ EL NUMBER 917 270812 MOWER DECK 71 81 17 118 4 21 ...

Page 49: ... Screw nxIml Washor Head 114 STD541431 Washer Spacer 115 72110504 Pulley Mandrel 116 4898H Nut Teplock Flanged 117 165746 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 x t 3 4 118 73930600 Fastner ChristmasTree 119 STD551037 Pulley Idler Flat 121 143723 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 128 153390 Gauge 129 19131312 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 130 STD523710 Rod Pivot withNibs Red Clutch Secondary with 131 STD533710 Nibs Guard Mandrel L H...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2701B12 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 3SA 157 47 8 7O 6A I 5O ...

Page 51: ...ID x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 ThrustWasher 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 82 778333 29C 780199 Anti RotationWasher 632 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 83 778338 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 85 792154 Use As Neadsd 87 78808gA 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 150 788093A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 157 788088A 34 780194 Bushing 563 180 730229A 35 780193 F...

Page 52: ...BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 615 q_ _ 24 634A_ 552A 615 q_ 552 220 _ A 230 32 601 41 12 868_b _ 40 35 42 _ _ _ _ _ 819 41 36 cz_ _J 34 v 33 _45 21 523 422 284A 525 524 O l _ 534 642 165 643 535 S37 52 ...

Page 53: ...MODEL NUMBER 917 270812 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 1358 GASKET SET I ls61PUMP REPAIR KI11 1121 CARBURETOR KrrJ 51 51A 51 52 205 634 202 _03 257 468 _332 75 188 334 337 383 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270812 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 653 783 615A 801 802 209A 209 3O7 54 ...

Page 55: ... BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E 5 572 10A 10 3114 244 9 305 3 _22 881 5A 13 1019 LABEL KITI ltr REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO IHSTALL SEE REPAZR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 305 __ 573 308 306 307 307 306A_ _ 305 55 ...

Page 56: ...291675 Seal Oil 121 491539 CarburetorKit 22 94724 Screw Seres 125 19306 Carburetor 23 491180 Flywheel 127 223472 Plug Welch 24 222698 Key Rywheel 147 497684 Jet Pilot 25 498584 PistonAssembly Standard Size 161 496599 Base Air Cleaner 498585 PistonAssembly 010 165 94289 Nut Wing Oversize 187 299146 Line Fuel 28 Long Cut to 498586 PistonAssembly 020 Suit Oversize 188 94627 Screw 498587 PistonAssembl...

Page 57: ...ble 358 495868 Gasket Set 858 270989 Diaphragm Carburetor 363 19203 Flywheel Puller 859 271025 Gasket Pump 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 860 261359 Spdng Diaphragm 391 280197 Body Pump 861 393397 Repair Kit Pump 392 261395 Spring Diaphragm 868 497212 Seal Valve 394 272638 Diaphragm Carburetor 669 261463 Seat Valve tntake 414 220680 Washer 870 213316 Seat Valve Exhaust 422 222875 Bracket Oil F dl 871...

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

Page 60: ...e repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect sM 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 a...

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