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Page 1: ...n Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your questioJ 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 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...arranty service on your Craftsman dding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of pumhase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip ment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase but ...

Page 3: ...of a cliff or ditch or if an edge cavus in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do nottry tb stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that childr...

Page 4: ... turn machine off 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 s...

Page 5: ...ml_le and maintain your tractor properly Alway observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able on this product Contact your neares 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...

Page 6: ...x Bolt 5116 18x 1 1 4 1 Hex BoAt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 5 16 18 i 1 Knob 1 Washer i7 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 10 2 Weld Nuts 10 _ 10 x 5 8 ...

Page 7: ...arts Bag Steenng Boot Steedng Wheel Parts Bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder Bolts _ 2 Center lock Nuts 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge Steedng Wheel Adapter Slope Sheet 2 Keys _ t Steedng Extension Steedng Shaft 2 Gauge Wheel Insert Wheels _ J 2 Latch Hook Assemblies 7 ...

Page 8: ...en sion and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut secure ly to 18 22 ft Ibs torque 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 Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer ing shaft extension Position steering wheel...

Page 9: ...Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Remove cardboard packing on seat p_ Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt 13ghten shoulder bolt securely Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat...

Page 10: ...rear latch into hole on back of mower deck _CAUTION Do not remove discharge guard from mower Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory NOTE It is not necessary ...

Page 11: ...ut ed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is preperl 1 adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual v CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST v All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 ...

Page 12: ...LOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP Ijim I LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ... to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine THRO FrLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutch ing and braking the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages trans mission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cut...

Page 14: ...itionand allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to Ubackfire 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 ...

Page 15: ...ver to neutral N position IMPORTANT rhe motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is depressed To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in...

Page 16: ...ne near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 16 Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position Sit on seat in operating p6sition depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Move a...

Page 17: ...orward position and hold for five 5 seconds Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five 5 seconds Repeat this procedure three 3 times NOTE Dudng this procedure there will b no movement of drive whee s TheJair is being removed from hydraulic ddv6 sys tem Move motion controllever to neutral N position Shut off engine and set parkin brake Engage transmission by placing free wheel control in...

Page 18: ...o the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recut ting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly...

Page 19: ... this tractor does not cover 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 periodi cally 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 y...

Page 20: ...el 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 Mandrel Trailing Assembly Edge t Blade Center Hole FlatWasher Lock Washer _ Hex Bolt Grade 8 Star TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpen ingblade but if you do be sure the blade isbaianced Care should be taken to keep ...

Page 21: ...t oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating tem perature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these muki viscosity oils wil result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 1 Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from runnin...

Page 22: ...e cartridge They may cause deteriora tion of the cartridge Do not oilcartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge Knob Wing Nut Foam Pre Cleaner Air Screen Plate ENGINE COOLING RNS Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating Air guJdecovers must be removed Remove side panels and hood See TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY in the S...

Page 23: ... MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch red from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck...

Page 24: ... that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the roar when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on dght side of tractor Measure distance D directly in 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 equa...

Page 25: ...nd parking brake clutching idler Measure distance between brake oper Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor ating arm and nut A on brake rod Carefully remove belt upwards from If distance is other than 1 9 16 loosen transmission input pulley and over cool jam nut and turn nut A until distance ing fan blades becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut Pull belt toward front of tractor and against nut A remove...

Page 26: ...ock up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire 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 sea...

Page 27: ...l Close hood REPLACING BATTERY CAUTION Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a 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 Lift hood to raised position Remove terminal guard Disconnect BLACK battery cable...

Page 28: ...hoke position Remove air cleaner cover filter and car tridge plate to expose carburetor choke see AIR FILTER in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw se curely Reassemble air cleaner Choke Lever TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been pr...

Page 29: ...ng in any enclosure TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage This will allow you to clean it thor oughly Remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area Clean entire tractor See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Lubricate as shown i...

Page 30: ...OIL _3rainoil with engine warm and replace withclean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER S Remove spark plug s Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole s into cylinder s Turn ignition key to START positionfor a few seconds to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug s OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline oan if it ...

Page 31: ...uch grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean raplace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See ToAdjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments secfion Contact an authorized se...

Page 32: ...Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel Engine speed too slow Travel speed too fast Wet grass CORRECTION Clean underside of mower hous ing Clean replace air tilter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refillwith fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten...

Page 33: ...ol in disen gaged position Motion drive belt worn dam aged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicin9 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW positionfor 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pres sure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower hous ing Replace mower ddve belt Reinstall blades sharp e...

Page 34: ... LECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270840 41 25 I I I ...

Page 35: ... Cable Batten 25 146148 Cable Batten 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 140301 Switch Ignition4 Position 31 124211X Nut Ignition 32 141228 Cover IgnitionSwitch 33 109310X Key Molded Craftsman 40 166145 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 168327 Solenoid 44 73640400 NutKepsEgkHex ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270840 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 58 28 12 31 6O S3 23 54 14 36 ...

Page 37: ... 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH ClipTinnennan GrilleP l_ Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Ro_ 3 8 16 x 1 2 Type IF Hood Assembly Burnber Hood Plata Mto Batted Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fue4Une Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 UNC Grille w Cnps MS 558 Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw ThdroL 5 16o18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot BracketAssembly LH Mower Rear PivotBracketAssem...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270840 ROUNDDRIVE 71 156 1M 38 _ 147 32 30 103 97 62 16 02 16 _ _ 98 3O 61 146 115 27 84 38 ...

Page 39: ...ove 116 72110610 BellcrankClutch Grad Dn STL 144 19111016 Retainer Belt 150 165850 Bolt 151 19133210 Nut Crownlock 3 6 16 UNC 156 166002 Nut Crowntock 5 16 18Unc 157 153236 Unk Clutch 158 165589 Spdng Return Clutch 159 165494 BottHex 3 6 16x1 1 4 160 19292016 V Belt GroundDrive 161 72140406 Keeper Center Span ScrewThdrol 3 6 16 x 3 41 162 73680400 Fr 163 74780416 Cover Pedal Pulley Engine 164 1909...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270840 STEERINGASSEMBLY Ikl _ s I s1_ 4 40 ...

Page 41: ...2 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn t__k Omg Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front A de NuL Lock Range 5 8 11 UNC ShaftAssembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw hex Wshhd Torx PlttmanShaftAssembly Bracket Steenng Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Re Bush _g Steering Screw 1 1 10 32x 5 x 3 8 Flange ...

Page 42: ...NGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270840 _ _ 26 17 17 39 31 i i 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4 42 ...

Page 43: ...707_0145 E1 MufflerF_Jd_aust ExhaustAsm Left ExhaustAsm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Sems Heat ShieldLt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 BoltFin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler NipplePipe 4 1 2 ElbowStd 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock ExtTooth3 8 Screw Thdrol3 8 16xl 1 2 Tytt Sh _id Brownk_ _ ebris Guard ControlChoke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Arrest...

Page 44: ...ged 16 121250X Nut Hex Lockw Ins3 6 16 Uns 17 123976X SpdngSeatCprsn2 250 BIkZi 21 153236 Screw Thdrol3 8 16 X 1Ty tt 22 STD541431 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 24 19171912 Pan PntSeat blk 25 127018X KnobSeat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION BracketPnt Moun_ Switch BushingSnap BlkNy150 Id BoltRdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer s_128x 9s_nc SpdngCprsn 1 27 BI_ Pnt NutLock 1 4 Lge Rg Gr 5 Zinc BoltShoulder5 16 18...

Page 45: ...Tractor E 166712 DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower DriveSchematic Decal Battery Diehard Scars Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal LiftHandle Decal Drawbar Cntd MvL Hyd U Pad Footre_ Lh STLT Pad FootrestRh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish H WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 ValveCap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front T...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270840 IFT ASSEMBLY 29_ 27 4 6 23 49 30 3 19 3 13 19 20 _ 1718 20 15 _ 16 _ 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...h 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 ArmSuspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13i32xSi8x16Ga 25 2876H Spdng 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Rod AdjustLife 28 73350600 Nut HexJam 3 8 16UNC 29 138057 Knob InfiniteHeightAdmustment 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Heigh_ 31 140302 Bearing PvI Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crowrdock3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer HeightInd...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270840 MOWER DECK 73 71 81 17 78 179 34 31 58 w 21 21 16 10_ 9_ 21 22 _ _23 24 28 29 18 27 48 ...

Page 49: ... Idler Rat 121 143723 37 19131316 Washer 13i32x13 16x 16Ga 128 153390 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 8 16UNC 129 19131312 41 133551 Rod Pivot with _tbs 130 STD523710 43 140083 Rod Clutch Secondary w Nibs 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 131 STD533710 45 STD624O63 Retainer 132 19132203 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 141 6266H 48 133944 Washer Hardened 130794 49 155066 RollarAssembly Cam Follower 50 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270840 IYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0650 28 59 23 17 4 5O ...

Page 51: ...17 142941 Guide Slot 83 142971 JackshaftAssembly 18 150772 Shaft Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft 19 150773 Bearing Thrust 42x68x16 88 142973 Screw Cap 23 142944 Block CylinderAssembly 89 142974 Washer 7 16 x I x 1 2 24 142945 Seal Lip 10 x 25 x 7 90 142975 Sleeve Baadng 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 142976 Seal Wiper 26 150774 Center SectionAssemblyKit 92 142977 Spdng Block 27 142948 Seal Lip 26x42x8 93 ...

Page 52: ...MBER 917 270840 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E1 5 552A 552 404 o 113 2set 11010LABEL Krr J 11058 OWNER S MANUAL I k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 15 _ 10 INSTALL SEEREPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 52 ...

Page 53: ... BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0i45 E1 208_ _ 202 5 _i_7 2 2 _o3_ 534 54_ _ 51A _ 725 _ _ _ INSTRUCTION MANUAL 859 _ 392 _2_ 391 435 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 637 95 807 e 971 73 _ 332 _4_ 78_ 1006 726 _ I 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270840 3RIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E1 J97 _ 544 513 803 801 797A 797 358 GASKET SET 634 _ 7 54 ...

Page 55: ...Valve Camshaft Slinger Oil ShortBlock Manifold Intake _0 Gasket Intake r _ Gasket Intake Screw Carburetor Screw intake Manifold Screen Rotating Washer F lywheel Screw Flywheel Fan 91 693483 BodyAssembly Upper 95 690718 Screw ThrottleValve 97 693485 Sheft Throttle 98 807923 Kit IdleSpeed 102 693509 Gasket CarburetorBody 104 693506 Pin Roat Hinge 105 692078 Valve Float Needle 107 693482 BodyAssembly...

Page 56: ...282989 Gear Timing 783 693059 GearoSterter 797 94010 Nut StarterTerminal 797A 693167 Hut StarterTermina 801 394860 Cap Drive 802 497607 Cap End 803 497604 Housing Starter 807 693511 Spacer 822 693497 Washer Ssel ThrottleShaft 847 495715 Dipstick TubeAseembly 851 493880 Terminal Cable 859 693488 O i Diaphragm Fuel Pump 861 393397 Kit Fuel Pump 865 224774 Cover Air Guide 865A 224775 Cover AirGuide 8...

Page 57: ...CH I Ic u N OFF G M L NONE RUN UGHT B L A y RUN B L NONE START B L S NON YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHARGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE UGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS HEAOUGHTS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE WILL BECOME T...

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Page 59: ...ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL O1 _D t _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution _lng direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...pair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirectS 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 Hours a day 7days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pro...

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