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Page 1: ... d_fferently from previously budt engmesl 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears c...

Page 2: ...haft 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 syste...

Page 3: ...valuate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves 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 Remov...

Page 4: ...are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow 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 o...

Page 5: ...ULATIONS 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 m...

Page 6: ...l Adapter Wheel Insert 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 g _ 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Large Flat _ 1 Washer I1__1 t_1 1_1_1_1 Locknut 5 16 18 Seat 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette F 3 Slope Sheet 6 ...

Page 7: ... all four corners of shipping carton and lay panels 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...

Page 8: ...e tractor from the skid TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID See 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 depressing clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Opera tion section of this manual Roll tractor forward o...

Page 9: ...ments 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 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 properly 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 HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS I Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled wi...

Page 11: ... ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PF_ESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP t_ LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING 8RAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r l R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE __ _ _r_ KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...EVER 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 FREEWH...

Page 13: ...g 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 standing idle with the engine r...

Page 14: ... 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 _cage attachment clutch control AUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mo...

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

Page 16: ...gine 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 performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION _kCAUTION Never engage or...

Page 17: ...harge 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 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each u...

Page 18: ... 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 che...

Page 19: ... 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 assembly 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 Mandrel Assembly Trailing Edge Up Blade Center Hole Flat W...

Page 20: ... Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing 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 Vi_tT_ GRADES _ _2o o _ 3o 32 4o 6o i_ lOO NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc i...

Page 21: ...il If very dirty or damaged 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 an...

Page 22: ...ngine 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 Raise lift lever to ...

Page 23: ...following front to back adjust ment 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 behind ...

Page 24: ...nd turn 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 necessary Contact your nearest authorized service center department 24 With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A Jam Nut g Arm Do not touch this nut If fur...

Page 25: ...L ALIGN MENT 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: ...ort battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding Lift hood to raised position Remove terminal guard Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove batt...

Page 27: ...as de scribed below before loosening cable If adjustment 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 ch...

Page 28: ...d throttle lever against idle 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 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if neces sary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not ...

Page 29: ...al el system parts such 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 ...

Page 30: ...oo much grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position 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 filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in section Contact an authorized service center depa...

Page 31: ...ction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel CORRECTION 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 tig...

Page 32: ...ion Motion drive belt worn 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 of...

Page 33: ..._ __ i q_ y___y___L_ U_ _T _S CST _O J_ UT _ _t ALTERNATOR I i t NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS BROWN _ _ _BLACK_I EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL _ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I _ I THE LIGHTS ARE NOT I _ 1 CONNECTED TO THE _ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR _ _ OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS _ WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE SPEED...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270923 I I I 42 41 25 22 26 34 ...

Page 35: ...cket 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 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 163968 Switch ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 170217 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fie Hex 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wir...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270923 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 208 11 208 207 53 52 55 7 54 207 6O 3 37_ 3 7 2O8 36 ...

Page 37: ... Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH Hood Assembly 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 8 16 UNC Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 t 8 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 16Ga Bracket Grille Pickoff L...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270923 GROUND DRIVE 62 36 30 511 I 53 2O0 73 61 38 ...

Page 39: ...d Ddve 198 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 199 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 200 62 8883R Cover Pedal 202 63 140186 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 65 STD551143 Washer PART NO DESCRIPTION 154778 134683 169183 19132012 169182 169496 121749X STD581075 123583X 121748X 165596 165711 19171216 169594 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro Guide Belt RH Engine Strap Torque Lh Washer 13 32 x 1 1 4 x 1...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270923 STEERING ASSEMBLY _38 J i t _ s J _41 I 62 4_ 51 54 t 68 40 47 26 28 30 43 I I t 4O ...

Page 41: ... Bearing Steering Column Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Hexflange Lock 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 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw TT t0 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 ...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270923 2 1 14 32 34 1 39 _ 33 27 3 _ 10 13 5 12 23 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42 ...

Page 43: ...akdown Briggs Model No 42E707 2631 E3 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Seres Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 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 Shield Browning Debris Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Sc...

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 Mounting Switch 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bo_t Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock I 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt ...

Page 45: ...N Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 NOTE 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270923 LIFT ASSEMBLY _ _ 7 5 13 4 19 13 13 2 2O 3 46 ...

Page 47: ... Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimens...

Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270923 34 i _ 147 142 i 6 121 I 21 22 2 16 1 18 13_ 24 25 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...e 146 165891 Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh Hd 147 131335 Washer Spacer 148 169022 Pulley Mandrel 149 165898 Nut Toplock Flanged 150 19091216 Bott 151 169670 Fastner Christmas Tree 152 169676 Pulley Idler Flat 153 169674 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 154 169675 Nut Crownlock 3 6 16 UNC 155 169671 Guard Mandrel L R 156 169672 Retainer 157 169669 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20x 5 8 158 17720410 Washer Hardened 159 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270923 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 5O ...

Page 51: ...aft 112 170436 42 170395 Magnet Ring 113 170437 43 170396 Spring Bypass 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 116 170438 Long 119 170439 45 170397 Filter 120 170440 46 170398 Base Filter 121 170441 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 122 170442 49 170401 Arm Bypass 123 170443 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 External 124 170444 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 125 170445 52 1...

Page 52: ...MBER 2631 E3 48 22A 523 I 842 449 _ 524 _ 520_ 595 9 _ _ 991 552A 359 _ 3375_A 552_ 3 3 10_ 3 3 _Y_3_ _ 0 o 1095 VALVE _ _ _ _ 34_ GASKET SET _ 45_4_0 A 3_ _ 220 51A _ 7A_ 27_ 1 11019 ASEL K rI LlO58 OWNER S MANUAL I _ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 22_ 1132 _ 46 _ 15 _J 52 ...

Page 53: ...GINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E3 51 122 1A 365_ 54 _51A 861 FUEL PUMP KIT 394A 39_ 3o7L 240 188_ 122211138 1136 _ _ J_ 1137 _ _2 _ 1 _os_ I os 212 _ 276_ 629 _ 1036LABEL EMISSIONS j 643 334 1119_ 235 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 119_ 108_ IlO_ 105_ 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270923 _GGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E3 697 783 1051 310_ 803 544 513 80 797 7 3 332 934_ 7_ _ 1006_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 524o 883_ 51_ 691_ i 54 ...

Page 55: ...ndersize 276A 693497 32 691133 Screw Connecting Rod 276B 693510 33 390420 Valve Exhaust 278 692810 34 261528 Valve Intake 35 65906 Spring Valve intake 279 690366 36 26828 Spring Valve Exhaust 297 94289 40 221596 Retainer Valve 304 495587 40A 292260 Retainer Valve Exhaust 42 494553 Keeper Valve RPM Settings 45 261368 Tappet Valve 46 692857 Camsllaft 47 393415 Oil Slinger _ Included 48 499945 Short ...

Page 56: ...91084 Ground Terminal 1095 498047 523 691385 Dipstick 1119 93621 524 280860 _ Dipstick Tube Seal 1132 690353 525 690823 Dipstick Tube 1136 690329 544 497603 Armature Starter 1137 690390 551 690415 Valve Cover 552 690552 Bushing Governor Crank 1138 690330 552A 690553 Bushing Governor Crank 562 690311 Bolt Governor Control Lever RPM Settings 573 690764 Plate Back 601 95162 Clamp Hose 615 93898 Retai...

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Page 59: ...DE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 01 _O I _ 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 ...

Page 60: ...ories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirectSr_t 1 800 366 PART 6am 11 _mCST 1 800 366 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 m CST Men Sat Para pedir servicio de reparaeiSn a domiciUo y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 888 SU HOGAR sM Au Canada pour service en tra...

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