Page 1: ...pair Parts eng n_ tead andUn_eNtan_i thi_ CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operat ing 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 I160179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...
Page 2: ...ur 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 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 charg...
Page 3: ...den changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop otis ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if ...
Page 4: ...fore and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across ALook for th s symbol to point out impor tant sarety precautions It means CAU TIONI BECOME AWARE YOUR SAFETY IS iNVOLVED CAUTION In order to prevent acci dental starting when setting up trans porting adjusting or making repairs al ways disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot con...
Page 5: ...intain 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 of this owner...
Page 6: ...Adapter Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve I teering Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Locknut 5 16 18 Seat 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob b Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet ...
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: ...propri ate instruction below to remove the 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 sect...
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 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 mo...
Page 10: ... mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers I 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 YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRAANENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled wi...
Page 11: ...ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW FUEL CHOKE OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON MOWER HEFGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIR R N H L A FFACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...
Page 12: ...s 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 CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and ...
Page 13: ...tle control 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 tr...
Page 14: ...lt TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped 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 Lower mower with attachment lift control Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch control ...
Page 15: ...reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh Bess IMPORTANT When operating in temperatures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starling _l_ WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which ...
Page 16: ...up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can be used during 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: ...ate 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 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT ...
Page 18: ...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 reptace...
Page 19: ... 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 Trailing Edge Up...
Page 20: ... leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service centeddepartment 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 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in ...
Page 21: ...ged 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 IMP...
Page 22: ...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 Raise...
Page 23: ...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 behind the mandrel at botto...
Page 24: ... than 1 9 16 loosen jam nut and 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 neces san Contact your nearest authorized service center department With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A Jam Nut _eratin ...
Page 25: ...L 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 authodze...
Page 26: ... 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 battery...
Page 27: ...that swivel is against side of quarter circle If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against quarter circle Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With ...
Page 28: ...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 adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never t...
Page 29: ...tial el system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohot 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 fue...
Page 30: ...ss too fast Throttle in CHOKE position 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 tot 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 tilter 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: ...engaged position 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 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 ...
Page 33: ... B A_ A2 L RUN B AI NONE START B S AT NONE NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WiTH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS HEADLIGHTS NON REMOV...
Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270962 42 24 41 33 _ 25 I i i 16 34 ...
Page 35: ... Harness Light Socket w 4152J 22 41523 LightBulb 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146145 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 Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270962 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 58 28 12 208 _ 11 207 53 23 54 207 52 55 60 74 37 3 208 36 ...
Page 37: ...anel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Gdlle 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 Gnlle Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18x 1 2 1_T Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Nut Lock W Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Bracket Gdlle Picko...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270962 GROUND DRIVE 19 55 _8 ...
Page 39: ...92 Bracket Transa_de 150 165850 Bushing BeltcrankGrd Drive 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga 155071 Shaft Foot Pedal 156 166002 Washer Srrted 5 161D x 1 125 120183X Bearing Nylon 158 165589 Bracket Shift Mount 19211616 Washer 159 165494 Hub Tappered Flange Shift Lt 1572H Pin Roll 161 72140406 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 3 4 131494 Pulley Idler Flat Gr 5 72110...
Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270962 STEERING ASSEMBLY 30 _39 j 1 _41 _ 4 t 62 44 51_54 47 13 67 67 4O ...
Page 41: ...Bearing Steedng 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 Piftman 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 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 ...
Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270962 2 38 39 31 _ _ 26 14 27 13 81 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42 ...
Page 43: ... 0145 E3 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right ClampTube 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 t6x1 1 2 Tytt Shield Browning Debris Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw 37 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange ...
Page 44: ...6X Unc 21 171852 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat btk 25 127018X Knob Seat 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 155925 11 166369 DESCRIPTION Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 ld Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 26 X 98 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc BoltSho...
Page 45: ...TION Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Ddve Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal LiftHandle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 1t 7 8 9 10 11 NOTE PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front ...
Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270962 LIFT ASSEMBLY 29_ 28 27 23 7 13 11_ _12 19 j 13 49 13 6 1 5 4 2O 20 46 ...
Page 47: ...h 1 2 13 Unc 19 139668 Arm SuspensionMower 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 26 169484 RetaInerClip 27 126971X Rod Adjust Life 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 UNC 29 138057 Knob Infinite Height Admustment 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 31 140302 Beadng Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crewnlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height Ind...
Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270962 6z a 68 f 1 6 _36 _ qk _Y _ 34 142 119 6 4 149 i 19 21 27 48 ...
Page 49: ...1 16 670 Nut Push 152 16 676 Shield Deflector 153 16 674 Washer 11 32 x 518 x 16 Ga 154 16 675 Rod Hinge 155 16 671 Screw Tbdrol Rolling Wsh Hd 156 169672 Washer Spacer 157 16 669 Pulley Mandrel 158 17720410 Nut Toplock Flanged Bolt 159 STD533717 Faslner ChfistmasTree Pulley Idler Flat 130794 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Nut C rownlock 3 8 16 UNC 169583 Guard Mandrel L H Retainer Screw Thd Rol_1 4...
Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270962 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 5O ...
Page 51: ...70395 Magnet Ring 3 170396 Spnng Bypass 109 170434 4 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 111 170435 3 8 24 X 2 5 Long 112 170436 5 170397 F_lter 113 170437 6 170398 Base Filter 7 170999 Actuator Bypass 116 170438 8 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 119 170439 9 170401 Arm Bypass 120 170440 0 170202 Retaining Ring 250 Extemal 121 170441 1 170403 Seal lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 2 170404 Flat Washer 122 170442 5 8 td X 1 00...
Page 52: ...GGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 12191 615A_ I 220 _ _ _i_ 1132 1 13 _ 634 552A 552 404 o I 1019 LABEL KIT I 2_8 _ 11050 OWNEWS MANUAL I tk REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS 15 _I_ TO INSTALL SEEREPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 52 ...
Page 53: ... NUMBER 0145 E3 861 PUMP REPAIR KIT 121 CARBURETOR KIT _ I 432 3 2 104102 1 859 _ 433 I 386 j_ _ r 258 1138 11311 _6 211 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 4741 I 877 482 _ 78 _ 73 _ 332 _ _ 934 _ 7_ lOO6 _ __1 5 _ _ 9 _ i 53 ...
Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270962 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 697 783 y 803 513 544 801 802 797 358 GASKET SET 54 ...
Page 55: ... Short Block 213290 Manifold intake 271412 trOGasket lntake 270884 _ Gasket lntake 690321 Screw Carburetor 93208 Screw Intake Manifold 691438 Screen Rotating 225137 Washer Flywheel 691134 Screw Flywheel Fan 693483 Body Assembly Upper 95 690718 97 693485 98 807923 102 6935O9 104 693506 105 692078 107 693482 108 693505 109 693498 117 693538 693500 121 491539 122 281411 125 693479 130 693504 133 6935...
Page 56: ...nator 955 693513 Plug Carburetor 482 93621 Screw Alternator 968 691207 Cover Air Cleaner 510 497606 Drive Starter 971 690720 Screw Upper Body 513 398003 Clutch Drive To Lower Body 523 691385 Dipstick 1005 498157 Fan Flywheel 525 690823 Tube Oil Fill 1006 691247 Retainer Fan 527 690423 Clamp Tube 1019 496726 Label Kit 535 272490 Filter Air 1036 694979 Label Kit Emission 544 497603 Armature Starter ...
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Page 59: ...UIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL ol D I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu J ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...
Page 60: ...or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirectsM 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 pro M...
