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Page 1: ...t the differently previously engines you engine read and understand this Owner s Manual Read and follow aJJSafety 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 Men Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...essarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut not limitedto damage causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto elec tricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amount of engine oil failureto kee...

Page 3: ...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 place Slow down be...

Page 4: ...sponsible 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...

Page 5: ... slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible PRODUCT SPECmFmCATmONS Gasoline 5 0 Gallons Capacity Unleaded and Type Regular Oil Type SAE 10W30 API SF SJ above 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F Oil Capacity W Filter 4 0 Pints W O Filt...

Page 6: ...ction Agreement now and protect yourseff from unexpected hassle and expense Here s what s included in the Agreement Expert service by our 12 000 profe sional repair specialists Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed Discount of 10 from regular price of service and service related parts not covered by the...

Page 7: ...and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po sition 2 Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in transmission disengaged position See To Trans port in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid _ t__ s j _ LabeU eL ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knobs 2 Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat 3 Slide seat u...

Page 8: ...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 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin fiated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled sid...

Page 9: ... FORWARD SLOW IGNITION 6 PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a 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...

Page 10: ...he headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEmGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height mGNmTmONSWmTCH Used for starting and stopping the engine ATTACH_ _ENT UFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to you...

Page 11: ... NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast posi tion before 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 Un...

Page 12: ...to desired cutting height 2 Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar 3 Lower gauge wheels to ground Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground 4 Replace retainer spring into clevis pin 5 Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting mMPORTANT Be sure to readjust gau...

Page 13: ... already filled with summer weight oil 1 Check engine oil with tractor on level ground 2 Unthread and remove oil fill cap dipstick wipe oil off Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube Remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULE mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil...

Page 14: ...owly This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature NOTE In extreme cold conditions if engine will not start you may need to dis engage the motion drive belt as follows 1 Be sure parking brake is engaged 2 Remove retainer spring from the drive belt tension handle to relieve belt ten sion 3 Start engine and allow it to warm up for thre...

Page 15: ...hains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will ...

Page 16: ...s will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments Sector described in the Service and Adjustments Gear section of this manual Teeth At least 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...

Page 17: ...hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 2 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 3 Install new or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assembly mMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque mMPORTANT Special blade bolt is heat treated...

Page 18: ...fication SF SJ Se lect the oil s SAE viscosity grade accord ing to your expected operating tempera ture SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 c 1o _ _o 1o 4o TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the eng...

Page 19: ... surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginni...

Page 20: ...uspensionarmsare raisedwith attachmentlift control Engageparking brake Chassis Bracket Retainer Spring 1 Swing anti sway bar to left side of mower deck 2 Slide mower under tractor with deflec tor shield to right side of tractor mMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower pulley grooves 3 If equipped turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops 4 Lower mower linkage with at...

Page 21: ... store in a safe place Bubbb Between Bubbb LeveU Lines LeveUDecaU Peda Left Hand Footrest __ _ o o_ J 7_ ___ Z Lift Link Yellow Cap Nut ALTERNATE SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT METHOD Raise mower to its highest position Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of mower Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same If adjustment is necessary make adjust ment on one ...

Page 22: ... screws from R H mandrel cover and remove cover 4 Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur face 5 Disconnect R H suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring 6 Carefully roll belt over the top of R H mandrel pulley 7 Remove belt from electric clutch pulley 8 Remove belt from idler pulleys 9 Check primary idler arm ...

Page 23: ...drel pulley idler pulley and R H mandrel pulley 9 Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface 10 Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely 11 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE SECONDARY DRIVE BELT 12 Install new belt in lower groove of R H mandrel pul...

Page 24: ...BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission dis engaged position Pull freewheel con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor fo...

Page 25: ... front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAmRS FRONT WHEEL 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal 3 Repair tire and reassemble 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover REAR WHEEL 1 Block rear axle securely 2 Remove five 5 hub bolts to al...

Page 26: ... 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 mNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace ...

Page 27: ...throttle control cable is adjusted properly see TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 2 With engine off turn idle fuel adjust ing needle in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counter clockwise 1 turn FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control le...

Page 28: ...uel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also exper ance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or metha nol 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 Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel li...

Page 29: ...damaged wiring 4 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 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 10 Co...

Page 30: ...een fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves out of 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Check all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 15 Contact a Sears or other adjustment qualified service center 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade ...

Page 31: ...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 CORRECTmON 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Sh...

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Page 33: ... I GROUNDING _ CONNECTOR OPTIONAL 8LACK SPARK PLUGS IGNITION _ GAP UNIT _ 2 PLUGS J ON TWIN CYL ENGINES 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED ALTERNATOR j IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE ON LIGHTS B A1 L A2 ON B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YO...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276021 ELECTRmCAL 22 i 11 I_ I I I 27 1_ _ _ 12 33 34 ...

Page 35: ...Pushqn 21 175688 Harness Socket Light W 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 25 185456 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 188032 Harness Ign 42 154336 Cover TerminaI 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Hourmeter Adaptor 79 175242 Bulbholder Asm Incandescent SV 81 109748...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276021 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 138 161 158 37 122 150 122 21 I _o 19 2 56 86 156 6 chassis stealth 43 vgt 36 ...

Page 37: ...10X615 Fender Pnt 39 175278 Bracket Axle Front 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 45 176018 Bracket Asm Susp Chas Rh 47 17490608 Screw ThdroL 3 8 16 x 1 2 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 56 176016 Bracket Asm Susp Chas Lh 58 183569 Bracket Asm Fender 68 17490508 ScrewThdroL 5 16 18 x 1 2 86 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 UNC x 1 91 180374 Rail Frame Lh 99 177143 Rod B...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276021 GROUNDDRmVE 117_ 128 50 127 120 _ 153_ 122 69 33 drive 6 vgt 36 65 143 35 34 6 46 68 64 37 38 5i 38 ...

Page 39: ...olt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 1 2 142 175469 61 143995 Pulley Transaxle 143 17060512 64 176601 Shaft Clutch Brake PedaI 145 163168 65 179613 Bolt Shouider 146 140462 68 STD571812 Pin RolI 147 141322 69 123800X Washer 151 74760514 70 179121X428 Console Automatic YT GT 152 178705 73 74490548 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 x 3 G r 5 153 4997H 74 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 NOTE 77 74780720 Bolt Hex 7 16 14 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917 276021 STEERmNG 34 33 32 23 22 13 31 29 14 36 15 13 13 42 16 28 49 0 i i I 1 I I I II I J 18 _ _ steering 13 vgt J 4O ...

Page 41: ... 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Bearing AxIe Front Nut Lock FIange 5 8 11 Uric Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asm Steering Draglink Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Cap Whee Steering Bearing Col Strg Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Bearing Flange Bus...

Page 42: ...crew hwhd Hi Lo 13 16x3 4 Control Choke Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Attester Kit Clip KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 123487X Clamp Hose 39 17490636 ScrewTT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 UNC 40 17490664 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 UNC 41 126197X Washer 1 1 20D x15 32 ID x 250 42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 47 175287 Spacer Engine 62 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 69 24 041 49...

Page 43: ...Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 18Unc x 3 4 w Sems Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 121249X Spacer Split 16 123740X Spring Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 18 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 19 166369 Knob Seat 20 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 22 73800500 Nut Lock Nx ...

Page 44: ...ecal Dash Panel 18 164065 Decal Insert Strg 19 138047 Decal Battery 20 181470 Decal Deck Level 22 177914 Decal Engine Logo 23 106202X Reflector Taillight 25 177917 Decal Engine LH 26 177916 Decal Engine RH 179768X428 Pad Footrest LH 166960 Decal Drawbar CNTRL 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH 188073 Owner s Manual English 188074 Owner s Manual Spanish KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 6...

Page 45: ...23934X Plunger Button 70 145212 Spring 72 110452X Link Lift 73 73350600 Retainer Spring 74 175802 Retainer Spring 75 175805 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 76 175560 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 Uric 77 176205 Trunnion Infin Height 78 175689 Nut Special 79 175378 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Spring Compression Inf Hgt Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adj Lift KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc Pointer Height In...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917 276021 MOWER DECK 46 49 I 130 46 116 26 mower deck 481owcost 1 18 46 ...

Page 47: ...Hex Hd Shoulder5 16 18 116 184219 Baffle Vortex Mower 117 174873 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 UNC 118 73930600 Cap Sleeve 119 19121414 Spring Torsion 121 174371 Nut Push 126 174372 Deflector Shield 130 17000616 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 131 19131606 Rod Hinge 133 72110506 Screw ThdrolI 184 173979 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 174356 Pulley Mandrel Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 186353 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917 276021 TRANSA LE MODEL NUMBER331 3000 i 59 t _13 _14 _15 j65 22 80_ 12 21 95 79 ALAN 1 97 20W50 OIL 205 KIT S_AL 48 ...

Page 49: ...8336 43 142965 Pin 153 170434 44 150797 Bolt 3 8 24 x 2 1 2 155 178337 46 184702 Spring neutral 310 3000 48 178320 Puck adjusting 310 3000 50 178343 Screw hex head washer cap screw dZT 1 4 20 x 3 4 51 169530 Lower cover 157 169548 52 169531 Geroter assembly 169 184701 53 144581 O ring 203 178338 54 161139 Charge pump housing 55 178321 Kit filter Gasket 10 X 16 X 4 24 Filter 56 169533 Charge manifo...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917 276021 KOHLER ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0017 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER i 31 30 5 7 CRANKCASEJ 23_ 5 13 _ 5 12j_ 1 9 3 _ j X_7 0 5O ...

Page 51: ... cover breath 25 er Includes 16 17 29 26 29 25 313 03 S Grommet rubber 27 30 24 755 57 8 Kit breather separator Includes 29 31 34 31 M 545016 8 Screw hex f_ange M5x0 8x16 2 32 24 445 01 S Strap breather 33 24 126 44 S Bracket breather separator 34 24 112 12 S Spacer 35 24 326 55 S Hose breather DESCRIPTION 24 032 01 8 24 294 13 S 24 380 13 S 24 067 13 S 24 067 14 S 24 874 08 S 24 874 16 S 24 108 0...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917 276021 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV730 TYPENUMBER0017 I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES i 7 6 52 ...

Page 53: ...Baffle vaHHey 1 side 16 M 548025 S Screw hex cap M5xO 8x25 2 NOT ILLUSTRATED 17 54 755 09 S Kit 15 amp stator 24 096 85 S Cover blower housing HncHudes18 25 086 91 S Screw tapping 10 16xl 2 2 18 24 126 71 S Bracket stator wire 19 48 154 02 S C_ip cable 20 X 25 63 S Washer pHain 1 4 AIR INTAKE FILTRATION 21 24 584 01 S Module ignition 2 KEY PART 22 M 545020 S Screw hex fHange NO NO DESCRIPTION M5x0...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276021 KOHLER ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0017 STARTING SYSTEM I 7 ENGUNE CONTROLS I 18 j 5 _2 54 ...

Page 55: ... 090 07 S Lever throttle actuator 16 X 20 1 S Washer lock 1 4 17 M 541050 S Nut hex flange M5xO 8 18 24 468 01 S Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 19 24 089 45 S Spring governor 20 M 446030 S Nut hex M4xO 7 21 24 090 13 S Lever throttle control 22 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5xO Sx20 23 24 089 51 S Spring throttle limiter 24 24 090 05 S Lever choke 25 41 468 03 S Washer spring 1 4 26 M 403025 S Screw hex cap...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917 276021 KOHLER ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0017 CRANKSHAFT J 2 FUEL SYSTEM 1 EXHAUST I 8 s _ l 7 56 ...

Page 57: ...3 S 13 15 353 04 S 14 24 050 02 S NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 234 02 S 24 757 18 S 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 21 S 24 757 22 S DESCRIPTION Kit carburetor w gaskets includes 2 4 Gasket carburetor Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately Service with 24 234 02 8 Kits 24 757 18 8 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 21 S 24 757 22 S Gasket air cleaner base Stud MSx1 0x95 2 Nut hex flang...

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Page 59: ...SS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX i_ WARNING To avoid serious injury operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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