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Page 1: ...fferently from previously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual 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 Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com...

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: ...evaluate 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 Remo...

Page 4: ...re subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or al low 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 Ad just and service as required Be sure the area is clear ...

Page 5: ...Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabil ity and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enab...

Page 6: ...teering Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve Steering Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Q 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 _ Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet 6 ...

Page 7: ... 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 INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Remove...

Page 8: ...n 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 freewheeling position to disengage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Opera tion section of this manual Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tra...

Page 9: ...actor 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 mower deck opening and slide into place as shown Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck Hook rear latch into hole on back...

Page 10: ... mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that aU 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 EXTRAATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS I Engine oil is at proper level J Fuel tank is filled ...

Page 11: ...GINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED 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: ...e 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 CLUTCH BRAKE 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 direction of tractor FREEWHEEL CO...

Page 13: ...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 run...

Page 14: ... 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 CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield place Attachment Clutch Lever Engaged Position Lift Lever High Position _Low Position Disengaged_ _ Position _ Deflec...

Page 15: ...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 tem peratures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting A WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa...

Page 16: ... Never engage or disen gage freewheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and perfor mance it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or ...

Page 17: ...that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f 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 disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the m...

Page 18: ... 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 AU adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug cle...

Page 19: ...s 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 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 IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated Trail...

Page 20: ...e transaxle 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 20 Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the trac...

Page 21: ...and squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged cartridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartridge Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge Reassemble air cleaner wing nut cover and tighten knob securely MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped a...

Page 22: ...ainer 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 tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame TO INST...

Page 23: ...front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary 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 of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at ...

Page 24: ... 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 Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around eng...

Page 25: ...and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Retaining Ring Axle Cover t Square Key _ ...

Page 26: ...t Ba_er Box Door Red Cable Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiri...

Page 27: ...limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Idle speed setting With t...

Page 28: ...ial 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 29: ...oo much grass too fastl Throttle in CHOKE position Fill fuel tank See q o 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 de...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...ngaged 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 o...

Page 32: ...SERVICE NOTES 32 ...

Page 33: ...LENOID BLACK I OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAy 1 BLACK SPARK IGNITION PLUG _I UNIT GAP 2 PLUGS ON TW N CYL ENG NES YELLOW 1 CHARGING SYSTEM CUTPUT 1 I_ AMp IC 0 _ _pN A REGULATOR YELLOW __ ALTERNATOR YELLOW _ VOLTS AC 3600 RPM OPERATOR _ I PRESENCE RELAY 3 o I o 5 _ H E ADLIGHTS 1 i 30 BLACK RELAY NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE RE...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 ELECTRICAL 45 J i 34 ...

Page 35: ... 146147 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 163968 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 170219 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822x Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop Hour Meter 70 170250 Harness Engine 81 109748X RelayAsm NOTE All comp...

Page 36: ... TRACTOR MODEL NUI_ B_ u cHAsSiS AND E_cL OSkIl_ES Jlc _ 74 ...

Page 37: ...Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Gdfle P 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 8 16 UNC Gdlle Lens Gdtle FendedFootmst 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 Pickoff LH S...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 GROUND DRIVE 169 156 32 3_ _ 62 52 16 3O 38 ...

Page 39: ... 154407 Betlcrank Clutch Gmd Dry STL 164 19091010 49 123205X Retainer Belt 165 165623 50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Retum Clutch 198 169593 56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Ce...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 STEERING ASSEMBLY f _t _41 37 _It I I 62 44 51_54 47 13 67 67 43 i I 4O ...

Page 41: ...Klip Bearing SteeringColumn Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Beadng Front Axle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shalt Screw hex Wshhd Torx Pittman Sha_ 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 32x 5 x3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 ENGINE 6 33 29 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 8O 4 42 ...

Page 43: ... T Engine See Breakdown KohlerModel No CV16s 43520 Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Shield BRN DBR Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel PlugOil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Guage Washe...

Page 44: ...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 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id 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 Shoul...

Page 45: ...cal 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 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 LIFT ASSEMBLY 27 25 24 23 11 13 12 49 6 30 3 8 i I 6 5 13 19 2O 15 2O 46 ...

Page 47: ...3350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 26 169484 Retainer Clip 27 126971X Rod Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 t6 UNC 29 138057 Knob Infinite Height Adjustment 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 31 1...

Page 48: ...EL NUMBER 917 271140 MOWER DECK 6 7 a 68 _I_ 157 _ _ _ _ 40 _F Z_P t t __3 _ F 3 1 _ _ t o 46 1 5 102 103 106 101 102 t r 147 14 34 90 91 _i _ _ 93 92 90 5 119 6 19 21 16 1 18 13_ 21 22 _23 24 i 2s 28 29 18 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...cer 145 165888 Pulley Mandrel 146 165891 Nut Toplock Flanged 147 131335 Bolt 148 169022 Fastner Christmas Tree 149 165898 Pulley Idler Flat 150 19091216 Washer 13 32 x 13 16x 16 Ga 151 169670 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 152 169676 Guard MandreI L H 153 169674 Retainer 154 169675 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 155 169671 Washer Hardened 156 169672 RollerAssembly Cam Follower 157 169669 Bolt Shoulder 10 24...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 HYDROGEARTRANSAXLE MODELNUMBER314 0510 7 5O ...

Page 51: ...370 60t Bull Gear 81 170423 Wedge Friction Pack 31 170371 Sleeve Bearing 82 170424 Clip Washer 75 X 1 575 X 625 316x1 50x 1046 Plated 32 170389 SleeveBearing Outboard 83 161162 Pin Standard Headless 75x1 750x 625 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube 33 142991 Washer 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank 3 4 Id X 1 1 20d X 13 Thk 86 170427 Expansion Tank 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 87 170424 Cap Poppet Va...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43520 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 20 _ CRANKCASE J 24 9 12 11 _ 14 _ 13 t4 52 ...

Page 53: ... reed 24 12 402 02 Reed breather 1 12 032 03 Seal crankshaft 2 Block cylinder Use Short Block 12 522 18 3 12 445 02 Strap lifting 4 M 0839025 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x25 5 12 380 17 Dowel locating 4 6 12 755 49 Kit camshaft Includes 7 8 7 12 089 31 Spring actuating 8 12 422 08 Shim camshaft A R blue 12 422 09 Shim camshaft A R red 12 422 10 Shim camshaft A R yellow 12 422 11 Shim camshaft A R gtee...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43520 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I AIR INTAKE I i tt IQ _ BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 13 4 t 5 0_7 t0_ 54 ...

Page 55: ... 0645016 Screw hex flange M6x1 0xl 6 12 085 01 Stator assembly 15 amp 2 12 132 02 Spark Plug 12 12 063 08 Baffle cylinder head X 728 1 Clip cable 13 12 063 09 Baffle cylinder M 0545010 Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl0 NOT ILLUSTRATED 2 X 25 92 WASHER PLAIN3 16 2 12 584 08 Module ignition 12 452 02 Terminal 12 086 35 Screw hex socket M5xO 8x20 2 AIR INTAKE FILTRATION M 0461013 Screw pan head M4 2x13 2 12...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271140 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43520 i STARTING SYSTEM I 0 3 G 8 ENGINECONTROLS I I 11 OIL PAN LUBRICATION I _ 13 I 16 111 4 56 ...

Page 57: ... M 0545016 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 11 25 462 09 Valve oil pressure relief 13 52 050 02 Filter oil 14 X 75 10 Plug sq hd solid 3 8 15 12 393 01 Pump oil assembly 16 12 153 06 O Ring oil pump cover 17 12 096 34 Cover oil pump 18 M 0545016 Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx16 3 19 12 032 03 Seal oil P T O end 20 24 086 16 Screw hex flange M8xl 25x45 11 21 24 086 17 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 22 12 199 53 A...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL N UMBER 917 271140 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS 43520 CRANKSHAFT I FUEL SYSTEM I 2 _j6 9 4 3 ...

Page 59: ...1 01 Gasket carburetor 2 1 25 072 04 Stud 2 9 12 265 04 Deflector heat 2 12 041 63 Gasket exhaust manifold 10 47 154 01 Clip cable 4 12 26 11 Bracket muffler 11 X 426 09 Clamp hose 2 5 12 445 06 Strap lifting 12 25 353 10 Line fuel 9 6 M 0645025 Screw hex flange 13 25 050 02 Filter fuel M6xl Ox25 2 12 522 18 Short Block NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 755 82 Gasket Set 12 757 02 12 757 03 12 041 01 12 04 02 12...

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Page 63: ...IDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL i d Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not J H _U_ greater than 150 never across the face Make turns gradu J _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme I caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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