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Page 1: ...usly built engines Before you start the engine 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 Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears corn craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ecause 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 electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engi...

Page 3: ...ither the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence ...

Page 4: ...onsible 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 comers 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 stoppin...

Page 6: ...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 Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _WARNING This trac...

Page 7: ...inc_ Boot Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter Seat 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5116 18 x 1 1 4 1 SEtx_eering n Shaft _Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...o lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 18 22 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...

Page 9: ... Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in transmis sion disengaged position See 1O 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 _IL WARNING Before starting read understand a...

Page 10: ...our tractor check to see that the brake is properly 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...

Page 11: ...NE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST SLOW Oi k UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED _ _ ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ... the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor AI rACHMENT 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 CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB U...

Page 13: ...re stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP 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 STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engin...

Page 14: ...pped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Lower mower with attachment lift control 3 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _ CAUTION Do not operate the mower ...

Page 15: ...al To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not overfill 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 quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure...

Page 16: ...ge 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 trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacemen...

Page 17: ...ed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used 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 ...

Page 18: ...ver 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 a year you should replace the...

Page 19: ...lades 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 19 4 Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 hea...

Page 20: ...s if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check you...

Page 21: ...LEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other extemal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled N...

Page 22: ...ey bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms 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 tractor 1 Rai...

Page 23: ... Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjustment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best 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 Measure d...

Page 24: ...stance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear lurther maintenance is neces sary Contact a Sears or other qualified service center With Parking Brake Engaged Jam Nut Nut A Arm Do Not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance the...

Page 25: ...at above steps until satisfied Adjustment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACE MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are p...

Page 26: ...wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hood to raised position 2 Remove terminal guard 3 Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 4 Install new...

Page 27: ...JUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as de scribed below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not lo...

Page 28: ...m forming 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 ca...

Page 29: ...utting too much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 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 gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 Sea To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustmen...

Page 30: ...deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism CORRECTION 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter...

Page 31: ... fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty 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 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower sp...

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Page 33: ...YSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST BROWN HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G AI NONE _UN LIGH B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START S A1 NO...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272460 I I I I I I 41 I 26 16 I I I I t 29 34 ...

Page 35: ...152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 24 4799 I Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 179720 Hamess Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20unc X 1 2 42 131563 Cover TerminalRed 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter 52 141940 ProtectionWire L...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272460 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 60 74 142 J3 3 14 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...5692X612 Fender Footrest 31 139976 Bracket Support Fender 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot MowerRear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 174930 Air Duct 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16unc x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 STD5414 37 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272460 GROUNDDRIVE 36 77 55 ...

Page 39: ...168 165492 52 STD641431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 16Unc 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 106709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw3 8 16 x 1 1 4 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 202 72110614 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 212 145212 62 8883R Cover Pedal 250 17060612 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 65 s rD551...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272460 STEERING ASSEMBLY L _ _ _ _ 311 __39 i _ _ _ i _ t 1 i 15 15 29 68 67 67 6 II 13 g7 _ 3 J 32 10 34 4O ...

Page 41: ...00 CrownlockNut5 16 24 36 155099 BushingStrg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg 39 19132411 Washer 13 32 X 1 112X 11 Ga 40 STD541537 Lock nut 41 159945 AdaptorWheel Strg 42 1450 5AX428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga 44 153720 ExtensionSteering Shaft LWLT 46 121232X Cap SpindleFrTop BIk 51 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 5 16 18 54 STD523112 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272460 ENGINE 31 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 13 81 i 42 ...

Page 43: ...ntrolChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 3 5 STL W O Sensor 32 161696 Cap FueIGauge 33 123487X Clamp Hose BIk 34 106082X Strip Foam 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 39 t 09227X Pad Spacer 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 62 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 72 71070512 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5 16 18 x 3 4 81 73510400 Nut Kep...

Page 44: ... Unc 17 123976X 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 21 171852 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 5 22 STO541431 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 24 19171912 10 180186 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION Bracket MountingSwitch BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cpmn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge FigGr5 Zinc BoltShoulder 5 16...

Page 45: ... Mower Srs Heavy Duty 12 Ga Decal Hood Side Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Deck B 42 Decal BatDardPsn Decal Replacement Parts Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Decal Handle LftHeight Adjust Decal By Pass Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X427 2781 1 9040H 106108 427 122082 7152J ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272460 LIFTASSEMBLY 29 _ 28 27 37 38 40 11 13 41 4 6 13 19 19 32 49 7 2 6 20 20 46 ...

Page 47: ...ut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Spring Retainer 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 2 1 8 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 126971X Rod Adj Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Uric 29 138057 Knob Inf 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 30 150233 Trunnion 32 73540600 Nut Lock 3 8 24 36 15...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272460 MOWER DECK 142 147 I 68 34 119 118 6 19F 21 21 2 16 1 18 13_ 10 _ 9_ 23 24 25 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...8 29 131491 Rod Hinge 150 19091216 30 173984 ScrewThdrolWasher Head 151 169870 31 129963 Washer Spacer 152 169676 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 153 169674 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 154 189675 34 STD533717 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 155 169671 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 156 169672 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 157 169669 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 158 17720408 44 140088 Guard MandreI L...

Page 50: ...81 79 73 16 64 93 32 63 60 58 19 48 120 24 107 128 12 88 o I 0 I1 1 2 I I oO mo r m Zl cz Ouu _ 010 o_ o ...

Page 51: ... 170434 42 170395 Magnet Ring 111 170435 43 170396 Spring Bypass 113 170437 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 Long 116 170438 45 170397 Filter 119 170439 46 170398 Base Filter 120 170440 47 170399 Actuator Bypass 121 170441 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 49 170401 Arm Bypass 122 170442 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 123 170443 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250Tc 124 170444 52 170404 Fl...

Page 52: ...EL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 I IoTI __i l 10 216 188 267 _ 710 207 _ _ 524 220 75o I 32 _ I 1010LABELKIT I 304 447A 2_ 965 I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMJSSION LABEL I 1017 3O5 19 eA7A 447 501 163 617 51 s4_ 654O 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 276 O 1_3_ o22_ _ ...

Page 53: ...022 211 _ i_ P _D_ 2_ I 40_ 505 I_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 L__ _ _J 276 O 633 0 B_ sszA 8 742 4040 552A8 691 0 987 104 983_ 105 _ 1123 0 117 _ 1124 137 _ 1125 9T CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633 51 987 137C_ 983C _ 150_ 1123_ 276 0 1124_ 914 _ 108_ I I 11311130 9stl __ I _ oo I I llll _ 117 f 276 Q 118 IP 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272460 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 78 573 _ 4O5 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 51 9 117 276 691 d_ 8O3 54 ...

Page 55: ...63 Spring Valve Exhaust 333 691060 40 690964 Retainer Valve 334 691061 42 499586 Keeper Valve 337 691043 45 690977 Tappet Valve 358 694012 46 690978 Camshaft 363 691062 48 692714 Short Block 446777 0027 E2 383 690966 Replacement Engine 385 690960 50 695241 Manifold Intake RPM Settings 51 690950 O 1 Gasket Intake 53 690951 Stud Carburetor 54 695240 Screw Intake Manifold Included in 73 691055 Screen...

Page 56: ...1023A499600 Cover Rocker Cylinder2 628 690960 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1024 499054 Pump Oil 633 690998 O _ Seal Choke Throttle Shaft 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel 635 66538 Boot Sparkplug 1026A690982 Rod Push Aluminum 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1027 492932 Filter Oil 668 691216 Spacer 1029 690972 Arm Rocker 672 690234 O_ Gasket Carburetor Plate 1035 691042 Shaft Pump 691 690657 Seal Governor Shaft 1036...

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Page 59: ...s greater than 15 degrees Make 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...

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