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Page 1: ...n Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructionsbefore operat ingthis 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 II60179 Visit our Craftsman website wvjw sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...nkshaft 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 con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel sy...

Page 3: ...hemselves and others from serious injury 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 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 Uneve...

Page 4: ...ed parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing ther_ Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never...

Page 5: ...TULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabili ty and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained techni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this ...

Page 6: ... Steering Wheel i i Steering Wheel Adapter Steedng Sleeve I teering Extension Shaft _ 1 Washer Seat 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette FN Slope Sheet I 6 ...

Page 7: ...anels flat Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering 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 secure Assemble larg...

Page 8: ...uction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID Se Operation section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressin clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmissi See TO TRANSPORT in the Oper_ tion section of this manual R...

Page 9: ...tments 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 0 ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual INSTALL MULCHER PLATE If previously removed Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position Place front of mulcher plate over front of mow...

Page 10: ... mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed property around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure free wheel control is in drive position WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUF TRACTOR PAY EXTRAA I fENTION TC THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled w...

Page 11: ...GINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L A I rACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT 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: ...ER 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor FREEWHEE...

Page 13: ...ne to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Tum 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 ...

Page 14: ... 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 Lower mower with attachment lift control Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch control A kCAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass ca...

Page 15: ...nd reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh ness IMPORTANT When operating in temperatures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which l...

Page 16: ...m up This can be done during the engine warm up pedod The attachments can be used dudng the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine perfor mance See TO ADJUST CARBURE TOR in...

Page 17: ...erate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better 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 If MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPOR...

Page 18: ...andySoil DO notoveritghten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to Zerk 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 Ser...

Page 19: ...es 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 flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated Man...

Page 20: ...g contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE _SCOTTY GRADES TIEMPERATURE RN GEANT_CIpATEO I_1_ N NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting i cold weather these multi...

Page 21: ...replace pre cleaner Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge plate wing nuts precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTA...

Page 22: ...on 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 brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Ra...

Page 23: ... 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 beh...

Page 24: ... 9 16 loosen jam nut and tum nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 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 authodzed service center department With Parking Brake Engaged A m Jam Nut Arm Do not touch t...

Page 25: ...EL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authori...

Page 26: ...als by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting batter remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected firs to prevent sparking from accidental grounding Lift hood to raised position Remove terminal guard Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefu ly remove battery from tractor Ins...

Page 27: ...justment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position Remove air cleaner cover filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke see AIR FILTER in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tight...

Page 28: ...le speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM Release throttle lever ACCELERATION TEST Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle mixture screw out counterclockwise 118 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if neces sary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IM...

Page 29: ...l fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank dunng 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 ...

Page 30: ...ss too fast Throttle in CHOKE position CORRECTION Fill fuel tank See 0 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 filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in section Contact an authorized service center depar...

Page 31: ...ndrels Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel 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 carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and t...

Page 32: ...ion Motion drive belt wom damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW _ position for 30 seconds stopping engine CORRECTION 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 Tighten blade bolt Clean underside o...

Page 33: ...INES OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE UGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE UGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CUPS HEADLIGHTs 0 NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS O REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIR NG...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 12 25 I I I 29 I i 34 ...

Page 35: ... Socket w 4152J 22 4152J Light Bulb 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UriC 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 163968 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 170217 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hsx 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp 52 141940 Protectio...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 74 36 ...

Page 37: ...1 Panel Dash LH ClipTlnnerman GrifleP L Panel Dash RH HoodAssembly Bumber Hood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with insert 3 6 16 UNC GdUe Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Nut Lock W Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Bracket Grille Pic...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 GROUND DRIVE 32 52 16 _ 62 36 30 __ S3 38 ...

Page 39: ...BellcrankClutchGmdDwSTL 164 19091010 49 123205X Retainer Belt 165 165623 50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18Unc 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 STD523712 BoltHex 3 8 16x1 1 4 199169612 57 140294 V Belt GroundDrive 20072140508 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 202 7211061...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917270921 STEERINGASSEMBLY p t _ t I 62 44 1 M A 40 47 t 40 ...

Page 41: ...Klip Bearing SteeringColumn Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing FrontAxle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw hex Wshhd Torx Pittmen Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Unk Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw 1 1 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert SteeringWheel Washer 13 32 x 2...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 39 14 81 i 32 31 33 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 42 ...

Page 43: ...1707 O145 E3 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right ClampTube DoubleEngine Bolt 5 16 19 UNC X 3 4 W Seres Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock H W Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hax 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler NipplePipe 4 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt ShieldBrowning DebrisGuard ControlChoke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange A...

Page 44: ...w Ins 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch 13 12t248X 14 72050412 15 1343O0 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Nyt 50 td Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Sh...

Page 45: ...PTION Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Ddve Schematic Decal Battenj Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLh STLT Pad FootrestRh STLT Manual Ovmer s Engl sh Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 1t KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 LIFTASSEMBLY 11 13 5 4 6 6 8 11 13 19 13 32 19 15 2O 46 ...

Page 47: ...31X GripHandle Fluted 8 122365X ButtonPlunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 RetainerSpdng 15 167253 Link Front 16 73350800 NutJam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13Unc 19 139868 ArmSuspensionMower 20 163552 RetainerSpdng 31 140302 Beadng Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock3 8 24 NOTE Allcomponentdimension...

Page 48: ...MOWERDECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 34 i I I I 119 121 _ 130 131 19F 21 16 I 117 _t116 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...stner ChristmasTree 162 169676 36 131494 Pulley Idler Fiat 153 169674 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 154169675 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 8 16UNC 155 169671 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 156 169672 45 STD624003 Retainer 157 169669 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 158 17720410 48 133944 Washer Hardened 159 S rD533717 49 155066 RollerAssembly CamFoUower 130794 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 5O ...

Page 51: ...ft 42 170395 Magnet Ring 109 170434 43 170396 Spdng Bypass 111 170435 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 112 170436 Long 113 170437 45 170397 Fdtar 116 170438 46 170398 Base Filter 119 1704 39 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 120 170440 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 121 170441 49 170401 Arm Bypass 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 Extemal 122 170442 51 170403 Seal Up 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 123 170443 52 17040...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 52 ...

Page 53: ...461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 307 240 _ 789 527 _ 197 _ 121 CARBURETOR KIT 1 968 432_ 392_104_ 102_ 643 859_ 433_ 386_ 297 233 f lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAl 235 161 _ _163 _ 2__ 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 865A 447 306A 307_L 334 72 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270921 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 697 513 783 y 803 544 801 802 797 358 GASKET SET 177_ 163_ 51A_ 634 _ 7 9 O 7A 54 ...

Page 55: ...14 Rod Connecting Standard 278 691366 29 498541 Rod Connecting 020 U S 297 94289 32 691133 Screw ConnectingRod 304 691390 33 390420 Valve Exhaust Include s 305 69G960 494553 Keaper Valve 306 6904141 Ref No 42 306A 690435 34 691302 Valve Intake 35 65906 Spring Valve Intake 36 26828 Spring Valve Exhaust 40 221596 Retainer Valve Exhaust 41 292260 Retainer Valve Exhaust k 42 494553 Keeper Valve 45 261...

Page 56: ...3513 Plug Carburetor 482 93621 Screw Alternator 968 691207 Cover AirCleaner 510 497606 Drive Starter 971 690720 Screw 513 398003 Clutch Drive Upper Bedy ToLower Bedy 523 691385 Dipstick 1005 498157 Fan Flywheel 525 690823 Tube OilFlU 1006 691247 Retainer Fan 527 690423 Clamp Tube 1019 496726 LabelKit 535 272490 Filter Air 1036 694979 LabelKit Emission 544 497603 Armature Starter 1051 263080 Ring R...

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Page 59: ... _ ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL O1 Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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