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Page 1: ...aintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment 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 IL 60179 visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... overspeedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbutnot limitedto electricalend mechanicaldamage causedby improperstorage failure to use the propergrade and amountof engineoil failureto keep the deck clear of flammable dabris or the failure to maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructions containedin the owner smanual Engine fuelsystem cleaningor repairscausedby fu...

Page 3: ...ators age 60 years and above are involved in a large bementage of riding mower related injudes These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the dding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury n SLOPE OPERATION Slopesare a maiorfactorrelatedto loss of controland tipover accidents which can resultinsevere injuryor death All slopes requireextracaution if you...

Page 4: ...p 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 stdke 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 deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be throw...

Page 5: ...here it cannot contact spark plug CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _L 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 tractio...

Page 6: ...is manual The instructions willenable you to assemble and maintainyour tractorproperly Alwaysobservethe SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A RepairAgreementis availableon this product ContactyournearestSears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observethe safetyrules Followa regular schedulein maintain ing caringfor and usingyour tractor Followthe instructions under Mainte nance and Sto...

Page 7: ...arge Washer Flat 1 HexBolt 5 16 18x1 1 4 1 Looknut 5 16 18_ 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 T_ j Steedng Steedng Wheel Extension Adapter Steedng Shaft _ Boot 1 Washer _ 7 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette ...

Page 8: ...ign mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 2 Place tabs of steedng 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 ...

Page 9: ...ise attachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake Redal 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 AWARNING Before starting read understand and fo ow a nstructions n th...

Page 10: ...e designed for discharging and bagging also Deflector Mulcher Latch Hooks CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be propedy ...

Page 11: ... the factory Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be propedy inflated for leveling Check mower and ddve belts Be sure they are routed propedy around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring Bee that all connections are still secure and wires are propedy clamped While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the ...

Page 12: ...VERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW FUEL CHOKE A OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP lr LIGHT MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r_ R _N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS i IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 12 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 13: ...Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARSHIFT LEVER ...

Page 14: ...to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire I 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 st...

Page 15: ...l in appropriate hole with shoulderbolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 Iocknut and tighten securely 3 Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole GMau ntg_inW_l_ _ 3 8 16 Locknut _ 3 8wk th_ _r GaugeWheel _ _ _ _ Bolt 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 at...

Page 16: ...uld change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Mainte nance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOUNE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in ...

Page 17: ...he engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The attachments and ground ddve can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below 7 When engin...

Page 18: ... speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWINGTIPS 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 end reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also t...

Page 19: ...n 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 clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tir...

Page 20: ...eat BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown 20 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel...

Page 21: ...e the oil after avery 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil ch...

Page 22: ...TRIDGE t Removewing nutsand cartridgeplate 2 Carefullyremovecartridgeto prevent debrisfromenteringcarburetor 3 Clean cartridgeby tappinggently on flat surface NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 4 Reinstall cartridge plate wing nuts precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterioratio...

Page 23: ...sition 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring 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 rear deck brackets by r...

Page 24: ... 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 Vleasure distance D directly in front and _ehind the mandrel at bottom edge of nower housing as shown Beforemaking any necessaryadjust ments check that bothfront linksare equal in length Bothlinks...

Page 25: ...ut _ _ Operating Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Parkthe tractoron levelsurface Engage parkingbrake For assistance thereis a belt installationguide decalon bottom sideof left footrest I Removemower See 1 OREMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecti...

Page 26: ...Tire sealant also prevents tire dry or and corrosion Washers Retaining _ _ _ _ Ring ___ll Axle Cover _ Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BATI1ERY _CAUllON Lead acid batteriesgenerate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smokingms_edalsaway from batteries Always wear eye protectionwhen around battedss Ifyourbattenj istoo weak to startthe engine it shouldbe recharged See BA I rE...

Page 27: ... RELAYS Looseor damagedwiringmay causeyour tractorto run poorly stoprunning or preventitfromstarting Checkwidng See electricalwiring diagraminthe RepairParts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replacewith 20 amp automotive type plug infuse Thefuse holderis located behindthe dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlightwire connector 3 Standinfront of tractor Grasphoodat sides tilttow...

Page 28: ...hoke are adjusted properly see above 2 With engine off turn idle mixture screw in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclockwise 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 turns FINALSETTING 1 Start engineand allowto warm forfive minutes Make finaladjustments with engine runningand shift motion controllever in neutral N position 2 Withthrottlecontrolleverin slow position holdthrottlelever againstidle sp...

Page 29: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also experiance 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 and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel l...

Page 30: ...enoid or starter 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO 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 B Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified...

Page 31: ... 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 refilltank ...

Page 32: ...tch is OFP 2 Bulb s bumed out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blownfuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Fault 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 deck 5 ...

Page 33: ...EQUIPPED uemm sy__ SAMP C e _u DIODE _ C4_ANOE I L I YOUR TRACTOR IS _ BLACK EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL 1 ALTERNATOR SYSTEM L_ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS F WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME TH...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL N UMBER 917 271830 ELECTRICAL 22 I i I 34 ...

Page 35: ...arness Light Socket W 4152j 22 4152J Bolb Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 CableGround 29 1213_5X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Molded Craltsman 40 17 _17 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt B4k Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal 43 175141 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 1...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271830 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 S8 12 74 53 208 36 ...

Page 37: ... 1 2 38 169834 Pivot Bracket Assembly L H 51 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Gdlle Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 1452G2 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH 57 _7 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 58 140547 Air Duct P L B S 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LOWerSTLT 74 s rD641437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 114...

Page 38: ...GROUND ORIVE TRACToR MODELNUMBERgIT 271030 ...

Page 39: ...ring 1 29 71673 Cap parking Brake 112 19091210 Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x10 Gauge 30 169592 Bracket Trensaxle 113 127285X Strap Torque 90 Degrees 32 ST _23107 Bolt 116 72110610 Boft Rdhd Sqneck 3 8 16 x 1 25 34 155071 Shaft ASSembly Foot Ped_ 120 739006G0 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 35 120183X Beadng Nylon 145 7_ Bolt Hex FIg_d 5 16 16 Gr 5 36 STD551062 Washer 150 165850 Bushing Belicrank Grd Drive 37 ST _671810...

Page 40: ...STEERING TRACTOR MOD EL NUMBER 917 271830 4O ...

Page 41: ...3 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 5 4 30 S _o61210 Pin 3_ 130465 ROd Tte 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steedng Wheel 39 19133812 Washer t3 82 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Grlpco Nut 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spi...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271830 31 39 2 I_ 14 32 34 38 81 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arresler 13 i 42 ...

Page 43: ...t Fin Hex 1 4 20Unc x 75 13 165287 Gasket Muffler 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 ST _51237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 5 8 16xl 1f2 Tytl 23 169837 Shield Bm Dbr Guard 25 145996 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3_ 24 Unf 27 152927 Screw 17 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 15710_ Tank Fuel 3_ 161696 CapFuelGuage 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 106082X Spacer Pad ...

Page 44: ... 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 174894 Pan Pnt Seat blk 166369 Knob Seat 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 14 _ 2 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 16 121250X Spring Cpmn 1 27 BIk Pnt 17 123976X Not Lock 1 4 Lge Ffg Gr 5 2_nc 21 171852 Bott ShoukJer 5 16 18 UnC 2A 22 STD541431 NOt...

Page 45: ... Lift Handle Decal Lower Dash 165800X428 Ped Foo_n st LH STLT Decal Rplcmnt 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Fender Craftsman Gold 177306 Owner s Manual English Decal Fender STLT Oper Inst F_ S 177307 Owners Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem VaNe 3 106222 Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Item Only 5 1_6732X...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODE L NUMBER 917 271830 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 13 19 I 13 32 6 13 19 2O 3 15 2O 46 ...

Page 47: ...eadng Nylon 7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139665 Unk Lift LH 12 13_66 Unk Uft R H 13 STD_4_08 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 7335 3800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169665 Beadng Pvt Lift 3_ 735406C0 Nut CrOwnlock 3 8 24 NOTE All _ent dimensions given ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271830 MOWER DECK II J46 J 34 21 22 25 27 413 ...

Page 49: ...168676 36 131494 Pulley Idler Rat 153 169674 37 STD5510G7 Washer 13 82 x13 16 x16 154 169675 Gauge 155 169671 40 STD541437 NutCmwnlock3 8 16UNC 156 169672 44 140 _88 Guard MaodreL L H 157 16_669 45 S_400_ Retainer 158 17720410 46 137729 Screw i_d Rdll 1 4 20x5 8 159 STD533717 48 133944 Washer Hardened 130794 49 174284 Roller Assembly Cam Foltewer 50 131340 B_t Sfloulder 10 24 Grade 5 169583 51 STD...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER917 271830 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C I I 79 5O ...

Page 51: ...778352 Spur Gear 19 teeth Bevel Pinion t3 teeth 53 778350 Spur Gear 16 teeth Include 13 54 778346 Spur Gear 15 teeth Ring Gear 43 teeth 56 778355 Spur Gear 11 teeth Ddve Pin 57 778337 Spur Gear 13 teeth Spacer 1 130 X 695 58 778353 Spur Gear 17 teeth Ball 5 16 dia 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 6 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth Spring 310 OD x 625 L 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth Scr...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271830 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODELNUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 146 4 lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 15 _ TO _rALL SEEREPAm INSTRUCTION MANUAL 52 ...

Page 53: ... NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 861 PUMP REPAIR KIT _O 432 _ 386 865_ 305_ 197 121 CARBURETOR KIT 432_ 3920104_ 102 2 _ f r REQ_IIRES SPECIAL rOotS TO INSTALL SEE REP_JR 161 392 432 391 267 t_ 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 447 307_ 73 33_ 934V 7_ 1006 78 _ 72 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271830 BRIGGS STRA I rON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 697 Y 544 803 801 797 358 GASKET SET 1 9 gO _TA_ 3 20 54 ...

Page 55: ... OitDrain 177 271170 Seal O Rin Crankshaft 187 499167 Line Fuel _ut to Required Eushin Length Seat O_ 197 690364 Screw Back Plate 202 690570 Lnk Mechan ca Governor Flywheel Key Flywheel 203 280997 Crank Bell Piston Assembly Standard 205 690322 Screw Bell Crank Piston Assembly 010 O S 209 691273 Spring Governor Piston Assembly 020 O S 211 261563 Spring Governor Piston Assembly 030 O S 212 693985 Lt...

Page 56: ...13 Plug Carburetor 482 93621 Screw Alternator 968 691207 Cover Air Cleaner 510 497606 Ddve Starter 971 690720 Screw Upper Body To Lower 513 398003 Clutch Ddve Body 523 691385 UipsiDi stick 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 1051 263080...

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Page 59: ...IDE _ _8 ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I j_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not J greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent Upping or loss of control Exercise extreme I caution when changing direction on slopes I ...

Page 60: ...ars com For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call _ars PartsDirsctSM 1 800 366 PART eam 11 pmCaT 1400 366 7278 7 daysa week www sears com partsdlrect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat Para pedir serviciode reparacibna domicitio AUCanada pour serviceen frane _ds y para ordenar plezas con...

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