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Page 1: ...ously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT 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 IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...cause of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engi...

Page 3: ... thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direc tion and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in pla...

Page 4: ...nsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use ex...

Page 5: ... if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stoppi...

Page 6: ... states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all prod ucts it may require repai...

Page 7: ... 20 Steering Wheel 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steer Boot Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 _ teering Extension Shaft _Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys t Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...es in ex tension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut se curely to 10 12 ft Ibs torque 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 o...

Page 9: ...tion 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in trans mission disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read un dersta...

Page 10: ...y adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual v CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum ...

Page 11: ... which can result in death serious injury and or property damage MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicatesa hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicatesa hazard which if not avoided migh...

Page 12: ... battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for...

Page 13: ...tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position Brake Pedal Parking Brake Engaged Position TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance Control Lever Disengaged Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades m...

Page 14: ... blades by engaging at tachment 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 Attachemnt Lever Engaged f _ High Position _ Position Position Disengaged Position Deflector TO OPERATE ON HILLS _WARNING Do not drive up or down hills with...

Page 15: ...hness 15 _I_ CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in tempera tures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during sto...

Page 16: ...ove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstall ation before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission ...

Page 17: ... the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy grass re duce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly If grass is extremely tall it sh...

Page 18: ...at 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 Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug...

Page 19: ... blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low access to blades 2 Remove blade 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 blade bolt loc...

Page 20: ...d clean Inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clip pings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use com pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the trans axle ever leak or require servicing contact a Sears or other qualified service...

Page 21: ...a dirty bent or damaged cartridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartridge 2 Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge 3 Reassemble air cleaner wing nut cover and tighten knob securely Air Cleaner Cover Cleaner Nut Rubber Paper Cartridge Air Cleaner Base Fill Cap Screen Dipstick ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil...

Page 22: ...re properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmission are covered to keep water out Water ...

Page 23: ...from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor Small Clutch Spring Clutch 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 INSTALL MOWE...

Page 24: ...The two front links must remain equal in length When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length nArm LAid_Li kent N _ FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both fro...

Page 25: ...st tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center 25 With parking brake Engaged _t A 13_Jam Nut __erating Do not t_th_rrbrake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service ce...

Page 26: ...ISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before op erating the tractor See PURGE TRANS MISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and...

Page 27: ...event sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift seat pan to raised position 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 3 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cover over terminal 5 Connec...

Page 28: ...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 clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above 2 Start engine and allow to warm for...

Page 29: ...orming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also 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 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbu...

Page 30: ...y terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid 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 carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjus...

Page 31: ...e mandrel Clogged mower deck vent from build up 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 refill ...

Page 32: ...alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact aSears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST po...

Page 33: ...GULIA_OR YELLOWALTERNATOR L_ 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RpM I 1 RE GULATOR D SCONNECTE D OPERATOR _ J PRESENCE RELAY 3 BLO0 HEADL GRTS nED I 87 i 30 OLACK I _ 87A _ nED IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START 3 S A1 NONE RELAY NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273142 ELECTRICAL 41 26 25 I 16 i i i 27 I 34 ...

Page 35: ...attery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch lgn 33 140403 Key Ign 40 179722 Harness lgn 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 81 109748X Relay Asm 9...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273142 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 258 261 18 39 58 166 208 208 6O 3 145 74 208 chassis Laser It stlt 16 36 ...

Page 37: ...rt 37 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 Pivot Bracket Assembly Rear 39 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 Duct Air Engine 60 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Unc x 1 64 Dash Lower STLT 74 Nut Crownlock 3 8016 Unc 142 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder Stlt Black 166 171875 Screw Hwhd HFLo 18 16 x 3 4 206 170165 Bolt Should...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273142 GROUND DRIVE 32 16 _ 03 52 166 163 212 7O 35 62 36 2_ 32 36 53 28_ 30 73 drive hydro stlt 29 38 ...

Page 39: ...eeper Belt Center 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 202 62 8883R Cover Pedal 212 63 175410 Pulley Engine 250 64 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 x 20 x 4 x Gr 5 1 5 65 10040700 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro PART NO DESCRIPTION 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH 169183 Strap Torque Lh 169182 Strap Torque Rh 137057 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 12000001 Ring E 123583X Key Square 121748...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273142 STEERING ASSEMBLY _12 _39 _ _ _ I 41 88 t3 65 67 67 67 15 steering pL1 47 40 10 40 ...

Page 41: ... Drag 19131416 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 STD561210 Pin Cotter 130465 Rod Tie 155099 Bushing Steering 152927 Screw 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 19182411 Washer 9 16 Id x 1 1 20D 11 G Zin 7810H Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 180640 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 184946...

Page 42: ...n 44 17670412 Kohler Model CV492 27506 Muffler 45 17000612 Gasket 46 19091416 Tube Drain Oil Easy 77 19101216 Washer 80 74760508 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 81 73510400 Arrestor Spark 105 17120616 Tank Fuel 116 184362 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose DESCRIPTION Line Fuel Plug 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...

Page 43: ...00616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 180186 Pan Pnt Seat blk 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 ld Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge F...

Page 44: ...7740 Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Deck B 42 Decal Strong WhL Decal Grille RH Decal Grille LH Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Decal By pass Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 7 9040H 11 8 106108X624 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 ...

Page 45: ... Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip 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 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273142 MOWER DECK 157 _67 106S_ _ 102 103 105 118 _ 34 5 6 F 19 21 42 D m_n t path stir 3 16 10 9_ 18 11 21 I I _112 _117 _116 23 24 25 28 29 _ 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...Deflector 151 169670 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 152 169676 131491 Rod Hinge 153 169674 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 154 169675 129963 Washer Spacer 155 169671 153535 Pulley Mandrel 156 169672 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 157 169669 STD533717 Bolt 158 17720408 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 159 72140614 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16Ga 184 19131410 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 130794 1400...

Page 48: ... 3O 81 79 73 77 16 93 17 2 12 35 64 32 62 9 60 58 125 48 122 109 124 107 12 88 19 900 _127 r 0 6 rn I I _ I o_ _0 _m _m OlID M ...

Page 49: ...170437 41 170394 Pin Jackshaft 42 170395 Magnet Ring 116 170438 43 170396 Spring Bypass 119 170439 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 120 170440 2 5 Long 121 170441 45 170397 Filter 46 170398 Base Filter 47 170399 Actuator Bypass 122 170442 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 123 170443 49 170401 Arm Bypass 124 170444 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 125 170445...

Page 50: ...RACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273142 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER YLmNDRE DIRIGE SOUPAPE ET RENIFLARD CRANKCASEJ CARTER MOTEUR J 23 22 i a N__ _ _ _ t4 50 ...

Page 51: ...e 11 12 018 02 S M10x1 5x81 5 12 12 108 07 S 18 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 2 12 108 08 S 19 12 326 03 S Hose breather 12 108 09 S 20 M 645020 S Screw hex flange 13 12 067 11 S M6x1 0x20 5 12 067 06 S 21 12 096 07 S Cover valve w nipple 14 12 380 01 S 22 M 545010 S Screw hex flange 15 12 043 05 S M5x0 8xl 0 16 M 631005 S 23 12 018 01 S Retainer breather reed 17 12 144 02 S 24 12 402 02 S Reed breather ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273142 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGN_TION ELECTRICAL ALLUIViAGE ELECTRIQUE BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESI_ HABiTATiON DE SOUFFLEUR ET DECALENT 5 52 ...

Page 53: ...cket terminals Washer plain 5 16 attach ground lead and this washer to lift strap screw X 25 5 S DESCRIPTION 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 M 545010 S 24 468 10 S 12 146 07 S M 550010 S 24 096 05 S 12 027 76 S 12 063 18 S 25 154 02 S 12 086 37 S 12 063 20 S M 645016 S 12 063 19 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl 0 6 Washer plain 1 4 Plate blower housing Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl 0 Cover pinion Housing blower B...

Page 54: ...917 273142 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM w ENGINE CONTROLS DEMARRANT D LESYST_ME MOTEUR CONTROLE 1 I i 2 g OIL PAN LU BR CATION DE LA HU LE PAN DE LA LUBB FICATIO N _ _io lu II cJ 16 54 ...

Page 55: ...fill Screw hex flange M6x1 0x25 O Ring lower oil fill tube Screen oil pickup Cover oil pickup screen Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl 6 Valve oil pressure relief Filter oil Plug sq hd solid 3 8 Pump oil O Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl 6 3 Seal oil P T O end Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Incl 11 14 17 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273142 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 CRANKSHAFT _ j t EXHAUST ECHAPPEMENT _ _ FUELSYSTEM 7 3 56 ...

Page 57: ...7 14 S 9 52 353 22 S 10 25 050 03 S 11 47 154 01 S NOTILLUSTRATED M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5x0 8xl 0 Washer lock 1 4 Kit float Kit carburetor repair Gasket carburetor Gasket air cleaner Gasket bowl Gasket bowl screw Seal solenoid Kit solenoid repair Gasket bowl screw Tie cable Terminal Lead red 37 20 gauge insulated socket and unin sulated socket terminals X 22 11 S 12 757 02 S 12 757 03 S...

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Page 59: ...ake turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope...

Page 60: ...nt and electronics call or go on hne for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 u SA 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para ped_rservicio de reparaciSn a dom_ciho y para ordenar ptezas 1 888 SU HOGAR _ 1_88 784 6427 Au Canada pou...

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