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Page 1: ...fferently from previously built engines Before you start the en glne 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 com ...

Page 2: ...rankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence includ ng 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 contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel s...

Page 3: ...ars and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe in ury or death All slopes requ re extra caut on f you c...

Page 4: ...er operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and detedoration which could expose moving parts or...

Page 5: ...e it cannot contact spark plug _ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _I CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction...

Page 6: ...able you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair 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 Cus tomer Responsibilities and Stora...

Page 7: ...Wheel 1 Large Flat Washer _ 1 1 Hex Bolt Lock washer 3 8 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut t 5 16 18 Steering Extension Shaft _ Steering Wheel Adapter Seat _Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob _ Shoulder olt 5 16 18 Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Video Casseffe 7 ...

Page 8: ...extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars a...

Page 9: ...2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all ins ructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tr...

Page 10: ...nd mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments 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 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE...

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

Page 12: ...Indicates charging or discharging of battery A rrACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT UFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tra...

Page 13: ...en leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use 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 eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas _CAUTION Always ...

Page 14: ...eave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Lever Att...

Page 15: ...ich leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information...

Page 16: ...mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and propel 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 16 MULCHING M...

Page 17: ...y 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 checked at least once each season Once ...

Page 18: ...ise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer secudng blade 3 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 4 Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft ...

Page 19: ... operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level 19 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine...

Page 20: ...r _ ___ Air C eaner 2 7_ Base Screen MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create e fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning each mowing season or after avery 10 hours of operation whichever occurs fi Spark ptug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATtON section of this manual 4 2O ENGINE OIL FILTER Re...

Page 21: ...clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spdng and lift clutch spdng off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from r...

Page 22: ...ower housing as shown Before making any necessa_ 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 loosen nut E on both front links an equal number c turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 Iow_ at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on ...

Page 23: ...en brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 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 a Sears or other qualified ser...

Page 24: ...t lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prew flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local part dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire d rot and corrosion Washers Axle Cove...

Page 25: ...grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Baffe_ Door Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AN...

Page 26: ...s engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle 1 Be sure you have a oleen air fiiterand the throttlecontrolcable is adjustedproperly see above 2 Start engine and allow to war...

Page 27: ... essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also expedance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel ...

Page 28: ...solenoid or starter t Fill fuel tank 2 See 1 O START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualif...

Page 29: ...e mandrel 5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor ...

Page 30: ...witch is OFP 2 Bulb s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged widng 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower dec...

Page 31: ...ELAY 1 85 86_ Ja7 i 3o G_ g ON e YetLow T WI_ CYL ENGINES P VB LOWALTERNATOR _V_TS_ e _ Rm B_WN _K OPERATOR __PRESENCE RELAY 3 _ ue I i HF A DLIGHTB IGNITION SWITCH posITION CIRCUIT _MAKE OFF M G Af NONE START B S A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B AI A2 L RUN B A1 NONE RELAY NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVEO FOR SERVICING OF UNIT T...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271053 ...

Page 33: ...46147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wirered 26 175158 Fuse 20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable GrOUnd 6 Ga 12 black 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op O_ive 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 170_19 Hamess Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Rn Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover TerminaJ Red 43 175141 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 81 109748X Re...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 271053 CHASSIS ANDENCLOSURES 5S 57 2M 11_ k_ f _ _ 34 ...

Page 35: ...400 Nut LOCkw Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9F32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Plckoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 1452 _ Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 58 150127 Duct Air En_ne 60 72140606 Boq Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 S_1437 NutCrown ock 3 8016UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 115 17060620 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271053 GROUND DRIVE 36 ...

Page 37: ... Pulley idler V Groove Ptastic 164 19091010 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grad Dry Stl 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer Belt 166 166880 50 STD523715 Bolt 168 165492 51 STD541437 NutCrownLock3 6 16UNC 169 165580 52 STD541431 NutCrownLock5 16 18UNC 170 173898 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 196 169593 56 STD523712 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16x 1 1 4 2 2 72110612 57 130801 V Belt ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271053 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ 63 j17 2S 26 38 ...

Page 39: ...3 x 16 Gauge 29 17060613 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin Cotter 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Stsering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steedng Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STDr _41537 Nut LOck Center 3 5 24 Unf 41 I00711L Adeptor Stsedng Wheat 42 145054X428 Scot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Stsedng LR LT 46 12...

Page 40: ...Easy 77 19101216 16 STD551237 Washer 80 74760508 23 169837 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 81 73510400 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 101 M73030800 31 10920 2X Tank Fuel 105 17120616 32 158990 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 137040 Line Fuel DESCRIPTION Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 18 Ga W...

Page 41: ...g Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 5 145006 Clip Push tn HInga_i 17 12 3976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 6 STD541437 Nut Hex LOCk w ins 3 8 16 Llnc 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A 7 124181X Spdng Seat CprsN 2 250 Sl_ Zi 22 S_1431 Nut Hax Lock w Ins 5 16 t 8 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X12Ga 9 19131614 Wacher 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 X 62 10 1...

Page 42: ...ecal Battery Dngr Psn Eng 21 163207 Decal Fender Sd Wht 138311 Dacal_ Lift Handle 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 165799X428 Pad Footn_st RH STLT 177561 Owner s Manual English 177562 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 CapValue Tire 2 65139 Stem Value 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 front White Service ...

Page 43: ...dng Nylong 7 125631X Gdp Handle Ruted 8 1223_5X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 S rD624008 Retainer Spdng 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 t3 Un 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Z_nc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2ol 3 Unc 19 1398_8 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 169865 Beadng Pvt Lift 3_ 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All c...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271053 MOWER DECK 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...er42 24 165304X Cap Sleeve 144 158634 Keeder Belt 42 Clutch Cahte 25 123713X Spdng Torsion Deflector 145 165888 Pulley Idler Flat 26 110452X Nut Push 146 171977 Bdlt Cardage Idler 27 130968X429 Shlald Deflactor 147 131335 SpdngExtenolon 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 148 169022 SpdngReturnldler 29 131491 Rod Hinge 149 165898 Retainer Spdng Yellow 7 nc 30 157722 ScrewThdrolWasherHeed 150 1909121...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271053 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 13 I 157 46 ...

Page 47: ...780160 Thrust Washer 77 788078A 762 ID x O31W 79 792144 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 82 778333 762 ID x 031W 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 83 778338 30 780108 Cup Washer 85 792154 1 127 ID x 032W 87 788089A 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 150 788093A Use AS Needed 157 788088A 31A 780195 Fat Washer 750 ID x 180 730229A 062W 900 794712 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 34 780194 Bushing 563 35 780193 Fla...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271053 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER 41598 AIR INTAKE J 5 _ Q C ANNS AFT I J BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I _ 4 14 1 _ ENGINE CONTROLS I SXHAUSTJ ___S 6 48 ...

Page 49: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271053 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER 41598 FUEL SYSTEM I 7 _11 _ 9 2 1 _ 1S i CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 25__ 49 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271053 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER 41598 IGNITION I ELECTRICAL J OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I _ 4 1_ _ CRANKCASE J 23 22 _ 1 2 3 I 13 STARTING SYSTEM I o 5o ...

Page 51: ...e Intake Side 13 M 0645016 S Screw He Flange M6 x 1 0 x 16 2 14 12 063 08 S Baffle Cylinder Head 15 12 063 01 S Baffle Cylinder NOTILLUSTRATED 12 113 64 S Decal Horsepower ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 079 07 S Linkage Choke 2 12 237 01 S Clamp Cable 3 M 0664020 S Screw Locked Socket M6 x f B x 2B 2 4 M 0545B16 S Screw Hex Flange M5 x 8 x 16 5 12 536 09 S Control Speed AsSembly I...

Page 52: ...S Screw Hex Flange 10 25 353 10 S Line fuel 9 M10 x 1 5 x 81 5 11 25 050 03 S Filter Fuel 11 12 089 01 S Spring Valve 2 12 47 154 01 S Clip Cable 12 12 173 01 S Cap Valve Spring 2 13 12 757 02 S Kit Float 13 12 755 03 S Kit Retainer 2 14 12 757 33 S Kit solenoid repair 14 X 426 9 S Clamp Hose 2 Includes 15 12 454 15 12 326 03 S Hese Breather 03 S Tie wire t 6 M 0645020 S Screw Hex Flange 25 452 20...

Page 53: ...lange M8X 1 25X45 21 12 199 56 S Pan Oil Assembly Includes 12 14 17 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 032 03 S Seal Crankshaft 2 12 522 18 S Block Cylinder Use Short Block 3 12 445 02 S Strap Lifting 4 M 0839025 S Screw Hex Flange M8 x 1 25 x 25 5 12 380 03 S Dowel Locating 4 6 12 755o49 S Kit Camshaft includes Key 7 8 7 12 089 18 S Spring Actuating 8 12 422 08 S Shim Camshaft Blue 12 422 09 S Shim ...

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Page 55: ...RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I I greater than 15 never across the face Make rums gradu idly to prevent Upping or loss of control Exercise extreme I caution when changing direction on slopes J I ...

Page 56: ...owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears ParteDirectSM 1 800 366 PART 8am 14 pmCST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week www seers conVpartsdlrect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat Pare pedirservlciode reparacibn a domlcilio y pare ordenar plazas con entrega a domicilio 1 888 SU HOGAR _ 1 B88 784 6427 Au Canada pour servicean fra...

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