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Page 1: ... differently from previously built engines 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 Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears...

Page 2: ...kshaft 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 contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel syst...

Page 3: ...e 60 years 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 injury or death All slopes require extra caution ...

Page 4: ...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 deterioration which could expose moving parts or a...

Page 5: ...where it cannot contact spark plug _ cAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _ 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 elope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose tract...

Page 6: ...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 Fellow e regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this own...

Page 7: ...ot _ Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Belt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 t6 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter t teering Extension Shaft Seat Slope Sheet _Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Usa Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...E EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 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 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 ste...

Page 9: ...ver plunger and raise attachment tilt lever to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depre clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral 1_ position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflect shield up against tractor TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID Operation section for location al function of controls _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instru...

Page 10: ...tion and 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 R...

Page 11: ...RNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT r l R N H L 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 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ... ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used te engage the mower blades or ether 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 GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and ...

Page 13: ...tor 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 running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas ...

Page 14: ...he 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 crutch 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 Attachemn...

Page 15: ... 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 Never us...

Page 16: ... mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance end proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as weir 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 MOW...

Page 17: ...djustments 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 end 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 tire pressure 4 Check ...

Page 18: ...E 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 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 sec...

Page 19: ...ighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level 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 dirf to enter the engine when changing ...

Page 20: ...Screen L L _ MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil ...

Page 21: ...hment 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 spring and lift clutch spdng off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar oft and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti awaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms...

Page 22: ...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 front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front...

Page 23: ... 2 Measure distance between 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 Sea...

Page 24: ...nd 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 24 NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your Iooal parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retainin Ring Axle Cov...

Page 25: ...onnect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Battery 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...

Page 26: ...ne is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment _Vrth n the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The rimiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle 1 Be sure you have a clean air tilter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above 2 Stad engine and allow to warm ...

Page 27: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during 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 until the fuel...

Page 28: ...ulty solenoid or starter il 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 B Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other ...

Page 29: ...ower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 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 refill tan...

Page 30: ...battery cell s Poor cable connections CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower driv...

Page 31: ... i FUELSHUT OFF SOLENOID IFSO_OUIPPED eL_K PRESENCE RELAy 1 BL_CK 185 86 I E i 3o1 _ i SPARK 1 _ _ o T o _ PLO0 r _c_ Tr I _ UNIT _ GAP I_ C_tL ENGINES P REGULATOR YS ow ALTERNATOR BROWN _ACK OPERATOR ____PRESENCE RELAY 3 ILUE P I HFJ_DLIGHTS J i i NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS RELAY WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING iNSULATED CUPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOUL...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272051 25 32 ...

Page 33: ... red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 170219 Harness Ign 41 71110406 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminaIRed 43 175141 Sblenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire LOOp 81 109748X RelayAsm ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272051 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 12 60 207 207 57 74 2011 84 ...

Page 35: ... Nut Lock wAnsert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145262 Bracket Gdlle Plckoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 58 150127 Duct Air Engine 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8016UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh StJP930 115 17060620 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272051 GROUND DRIVE 24 36 ...

Page 37: ...ap Parking Brake 113 127285X Strap Torque 90 Degrees 30 169592 Bracket Transaxle 116 72140608 Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3 8 16 Uric x 1 32 ST To23107 Bolt 120 738CO600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 Unc 34 175578 Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 145 74490540 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 Gr 5 35 120183X Beadng Nylon 150 175456 SpacerRetalner 36 STDS 51P6_ Washer 151 19133_10 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga 37 STD571610 Rollpln 156 1660 _ W...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272051 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 ...

Page 39: ...61210 Pin Cotter 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 BTD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unt 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054 428 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Firing Grease 51 STD541...

Page 40: ... 26504 Muffler 45 170 _612 Gasket 46 19091416 Tube Drain Oil Easy 77 19101216 Washer 80 74760508 Shield Bm Obr Guard 81 73510400 Arrestor Spark 101 M73030800 Tank Fuel 105 17120616 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose DESCRIPTION Une Fuel Plug Drain Off 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 16 Ga Washer 5 16 x...

Page 41: ...Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 5 145006 Clip Push In H_ngecl 17 123976X Nut LoCk 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 6 STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 21 i71852 Bolt Sboutder 5 16 18 Un_ 2A 22 STD541431 Nut HeX Lock w Ins 5 16 t 8 7 124181X Spdng Seat Cprsn 2 250 SIk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 XI2Ga 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Bo_tShoulder 5 16 18 X 62 10 174...

Page 42: ...al HP Engine 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal Mower Srs 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Fender Craftsman 177990 Owner s Manual English Decal Fender Danger 177991 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 StemValue 3 106222X Ttte F TS 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 front White Servic...

Page 43: ...er 21 32 x 1 x21 Ga Beahng NyJong Gdp Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift L H Link Asm Lift R H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Unk Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Beahng Pvt Lilt 32 735406_O Nut Crownlock 3 8_24...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272051 MOWER DECK 17 _21 21 106_ 102 103 105 o d jlJ o _ j j l 01_ _ _1 106 102 113 111 114 119 118_ 121 5 6 21 16 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...5 Fastner Christmas Tree 153 169674 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 154 169675 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 155 169671 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 156 169672 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 157 169669 45 STD624gg3 Retainer 158 17720410 46 137729 Screw Thd ROlJ 1 4 20 x 5 8 159 72140614 48 133944 Washer Hardened 130794 49 174284 Rbller Aseembly Cam Follower 50 131340 BOJt Shoolder 16 24 Grad...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272051 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C O 71B 18 4 47 180_ 150 so 29 35 157 NUMBERS HERE 46 ...

Page 47: ...er 627 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x O31W 79 792144 29B 780_51 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 82 778333 290 780199 AntioRotation Washer 632 83 778338 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 85 792154 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 87 788089A Usa AS Needed 150 788093A 31A 780195 FlatWasher 75OtDx O62W 157 788088A 32 788083 Ofl Seal 5 8 180 730229A 34 780194 Bushing 563 900 7...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272051 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV461 TYPE NUMBER 26504 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 1 1o 2O t9 t8 19 1 IB _ L 48 ...

Page 49: ... 422 13 S Shim camshaft A R black 12 12 089 01 S Spring valve 2 12 422 07 S Shim camshaft A R white 13 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 2 9 12 144 28 S Shaft balance 14 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 2 10 12 874 01 S Piston w Ring Set Std 15 12 468 g5 s Washer plain 13 32 Includes 11 12 16 12 112 13 S Spacer head bolt exhaust 12 874 02 S Piston w Ring Set 25 port 12 874 03 S Piston w Ring Set 50 17 12 086 1...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272051 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV461 TYPE NUMBER 26504 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I AIR INTAKE J 3 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES l 12 I0 _ 5 4 S 50 ...

Page 51: ...ly insulated push on tab and uninsulated socket terminals 12 518 35 S 1 M 545010 S Screw hex flange MSx0 8xl0 6 2 24 468 10 S Washer plain 1 4 3 12 146 07 S Plate blower housing 4 M 550010 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl0 5 24 098 05 S Cover pinion 6 12 027 76 S HousLn_ blowe_ 7 12 063 18 S Baffle intake side 8 25 154 02 S Clip mounting 3 9 12 088 37 S Screw captive washer M5x0 8x20 3 10 12 063 17 S B...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272051 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV461 TYPE NUMBER 26504 STARTING SYSTEM 1 I i 8 8 6 ENGINE CONTROLS 1 11 _IL PAN LUBRICATION J 2 4 _ lm e I _5 8 7 11 20 52 ...

Page 53: ...e M5xO 8xt6 11 25 462 09 S Valve oil pressure relief 12 52 050 02 S Filter oil 13 X 75 10 S Plug sq hd solid 3 8 _4 12 393 01 S Pump Bit 16 12 153 06 S O Ring oil pump cover 16 12 096 34 S Cover oil pump 17 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5xO 8xl 6 3 18 12 B32 B3 S Sea_ c_ P T O end 19 24 086 16 S Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 11 20 24 086 17 S Screw hex flange MSx1 25x45 21 12 199o56 S Aseembl Pan oil...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272051 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV461 TYPE NUMBER 26504 CRANKSHAFT 1 2_ EXHAUST J 3 FUELSYSTEM I 54 ...

Page 55: ... 25 353 10 S Line fuel 9 11 25 050 03 S Filter fuel in line 12 47 154 01 S Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED M 561010oS Screw _nread forming M5x0 8x10 12 757 27 S Kit carburetor overhaul with gaskets 12 757 28 S Kit solenoid repair with gaskets 12 757 30 S Kit choke repair with gaskets 12 757 31 S Kit gasket replacement with askets 12 454 03 S _ ie cable 12 518 36 S Lead red 37 20 gauge un nsulated push ...

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Page 59: ...OR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I i greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu a ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme ...

Page 60: ...e replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirectSi 1 800 366 PART 6am 1_ pmcsm 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 Mon Sat Para pedirservicio de reparaci6n a domicillo y para ordenar piezas con entrega a dornicilio 1 888 SU HOGAR _ 1 888...

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