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Page 1: ...ustments Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mot Sat CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 659 5917 m_ ...

Page 2: ...bankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 2 III CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are...

Page 3: ...hould be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED...

Page 4: ...reen 18 Cooling Fins Engine 18 Oil Change 17 Oil Level 13 17 Oil Type 17 Preparation 3 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting 14 Storage 26 F Filters Air 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels 8 H Hood Removal Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 15 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 2I Adjustment Side to Side 2t Blade Sharpening 16 Blade Replace...

Page 5: ...arge or bag clippings bagger optional without ch_ _ngingblades For models not equipped as 3 inol Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET Jet you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother Jawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameter water4ight drum holds up to 390 lbs of weight Rounded edges preve...

Page 6: ...rs _ 3 16 x3 4 x 16 Gauge 2 Screws 10 x 5 8 2 Weld Nuts 10 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel Mulcher Plate Parts Bag Steering Boot Manua_ Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder Bolts Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 Center lock Nuts 2 Latc...

Page 7: ...ower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 6 he bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18 22 FT LBS TORQUE Ptace 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 straig ht forward Slide steering wheel adapter onto stee...

Page 8: ...osition is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted position _ Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely SEAT F_Go3 CHECK T RE PRESSUAE The tires on your tractor were overinftated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in PRODUC...

Page 9: ...FLECTOR SH FiG 6 CHECKMST BEFORE YOU OPERA TE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT Y OURECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA 77SFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIS7_ Atl assembly instructions have been completed No remaining toose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortabIy and tightene...

Page 10: ...E t CAUTION OR FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED L LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...ted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTORtBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Lacks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor ATTACR_ _ENT LiFT LEVER Used to...

Page 12: ...dal to start movement IMPORTANT BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS FAILURE TO DO SO W LL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TRANSAXLE STOPPING See Fig 8 MOWER BLADES Move attachment clutch lever to DISENGAGED po sition GROUND DRIVE Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position o Move gearshift lever to neutral N position ENGINE Move throttle control to slow posit...

Page 13: ...t_ CHECK EiNGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 15 The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with surnmer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on ievel ground o Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oH level If necessar i add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not ovediII For ...

Page 14: ...ance See TO LEVEl_ MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adiustments section of this manuat The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This wil result in a mare even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting o When mowing large areas start by turning to the right s...

Page 15: ... 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 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 16: ... towards deck as shown Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 30 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT lS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but ifyou do be sure the blade is balanced BLADE FLAT WASHER TRAiLiNG EDGE HEXBOLT A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BYSIXLINES ONTHEBOLTHEAD FiG 12 TO SHARPEN BLADE...

Page 17: ... 30 _ _20 10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE RG 14 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 your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of op...

Page 18: ...ris from en tering carburetor Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface tfvery dirty or damaged replace cartr dge Reinstall cartridge plate wing nuts precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERiORATiON OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CART...

Page 19: ...ting fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine coo remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fue filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline NG 18 CLEANING o Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished s...

Page 20: ...osition Rolr belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs o Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor I...

Page 21: ...nd 23 LMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUSTBOTH 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 tra...

Page 22: ...ler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above procedure IMPORTANT MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TAB TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 25 Your tractor is equipped with an...

Page 23: ...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 sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY FIG 29 TO START ENGINE W_TH A ...

Page 24: ...adjustment as described be ow before loosening cable If adjustment is necessa_ proceed as follows With ei_g r_eno_running move fllrottle centre ever to fast position Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle If it is not loosen cab e clamp screw and pull caD e back until swivel is against quarter circle Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 33 The cl_oke cont...

Page 25: ... throttle control lever in slow position hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 200 to 1400 RPM o While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture screw in clockwise until engine begins to die and then turn out counterclock wise until engine runs rough Turn screw to a paint midway between those two positions Continue to hold ...

Page 26: ...TFM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL F LTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EX _ERIENCE NDICATES CHAT 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 Drain the fuel tank Start the enoine and let it run until the fue lines and ...

Page 27: ...soline 6 Check all wiring 7 See To Adjust CarburetoK in Service Adjustments section 8 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Cutting too much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 3 Build up of grass leaves and trash under mower 4 Dirty air filter 5 Low oil levelidirtyoil 6 Faulty spark plug 7 Dirty fue filter 8 Stale or dirty fuel 9 Water in fuel 10 Spark plug wire loose 11 Dirty...

Page 28: ...damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTUON 1 Chect wiring witches ar d connectJor_s _f not corrected car loci an authorized service cent r r department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Leveimower deck 3 C leart ...

Page 29: ...L ENGINES 28 dOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM CHARGtNG SYSTEM DISCONNECTED BLUE LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT DIODE _ALTERNATOR ORANGE 5 AM_AC 3600 F PM _ 4 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF HEADLIGHTS I BROWN BLACK YOUR TRACTOR IS L _O C_ _ I EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL _ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT _ _ CONNECTED TO THE NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE _J_ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS OWN ELECTRICA...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259565 ELECTRICAL I ...

Page 31: ...8 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex 1 4 20 Tube Tray Battery Clamp Hose Bolt Btr Front 4 20 x 7 1 2 Holddown Battery Front Mount Nut Push Nylon Battery Front 1 4 Switch interlock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 Harness Light Socket w 4152J Light Bulb Cable Battery Cable Battery Fuse Cable Ground Switch Seat Switch Ignition 4 Position Nut Ignition Cover Ignition Switch Key Molded Crafts...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259565 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 58 28 12 14 31 37 53 55 57 6O 74 3 3 14 38 _ 3 32 ...

Page 33: ... Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 2 Type TT Hood Assembly Bumber Hood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 6 UNC Grille W Clips MS 558 Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Pivot Bracket Assembly RH Mower Rear N...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259565 DRIVE 88 87 86 81 84 18 58 5 5 18 62 6 3536 34 37 26 l 51 49_ _ 51 _ 75 27 53 34 ...

Page 35: ...ing Brake 79 2228M Cap Parking Brake Red 80 160783 Bracket Transaxle 81 156044 Keeper Belt L H 82 123782X Bolt 83 19171216 Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 84 145643 Bearing Nylon 85 150360 Washer 86 71208 Roll Pin 87 19212016 Pulley Idler Flat 88 12000008 Boll 89 154886 Spacer Split 395x 59 90 124346X Keeper Belt Idler Fool Proof 112 19091210 Washer 13 32x 13 16 x12 Gauge 116 72110610 Pulley Idler V Gro...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259565 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 i 36 44 i d_ 11 61 4O 53 67 88 70 43 36 ...

Page 37: ...1 114 x 16 Gauge Ring KIip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Loci _earing Axle STLT GT Nut Lock FIange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Assemb y Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 S _pport Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 062 Screw Hex Socket Head 1 4 20 x 5 8 Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin R...

Page 38: ...sher 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050411 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc Nut Lock Hex ...

Page 39: ...r Sch 161406 161407 DESCRIPTfON Decal Chassis 42 Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Insert Hood Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Mulching Decat Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 4 10 11 39 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259565 ENGINE 14 31 39 40 37 13 10 I 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 4O ...

Page 41: ...631 E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust f_sm Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Seres Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt Shield Browning Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw T l 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Arrestor Spa...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259565 MOWER LIFT 28 27 25 24 23 7 4 19 13 19 13 49 30 5O 3 f N 15 42 ...

Page 43: ...ner Spring 5 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut LockW Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 STD624008 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Spring 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 2 1 8 26 76020308 Pin cotter 3 32 x 2 27 126971X Rod Adj Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 30 150233 Trun...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259565 MOWER DECK 68 59 34 33 32 105 17 _104 105 _ 106 6 21 16 27 44 ...

Page 45: ... 5 8 Washer Hardened Roller Assembly Cam Follower Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake DESC_ PTION 54 133943 55 155046 56 122052X 58 140086 59 141043 67 149846 68 144200 71 142427 72 131870 73 127847 74 121748X 75 12000029 76 128903 77 127845 78 154809 79 127498 80 153701 81 73350600 82 142028 83 20958X 84 156084 85 72140618 92 STD541437 101 136420 1...

Page 46: ...REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o259565 DANA TRANSAXLE o _ODEL NUMBER 4360ot 14 52 53 54 _2 70 46 ...

Page 47: ...itches 54 160946 Seal Oil 55 160947 Gear Spur 12T 56 160948 C011ar Clutch 57 110071X Assy Kit Clutch Keys 58 120952X Bearing Flange 59 160949 Shaft Intermediate 60 160950 Key Woodruff No 61 61 160951 Ring Retaining 62 120961X Sprocket 18T 63 7294J Spacer 1 131X1 45X 494 64 108989X Gear Spur 3TT 65 160952 Gear Spur 35T 66 120954X Gear Spur 30T 67 160953 Gear Spur 25T 68 138244 Gear Spur 22T 69 1089...

Page 48: ...RTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259565 BRIGGS STRATTOH ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 868_ 40 35 36 _ 33 34 219A _ 4s 12 601 240 523 842 422 284A 525 524 0 284 _t 534 643 535 445 235 642 537 161 48 ...

Page 49: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917 259565 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 103 435 _ 634 _ _ 232 202 257 54 52 4 68 1O05 332 Q 75 188 1oo6 _726 383 49 ...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259565 BRIGGS TRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 653 783 801 544 803 592 201 209A 209 414 207 y 307 5O ...

Page 51: ...BER 917 259565 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE _ MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 8A_ 9 10A 10 304 305 3 22 881 5A 13 t019 LABEL KIT REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTION MANUAL 305 3O8 306 3O7 306A 308A 307 3O5 51 ...

Page 52: ...ssembly Standard Size 201 262683 Piston Assembly 010 Oversize 202 262684 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize 203 280997 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 205 93971 Ring Set Standard Size 206 94298 Ring Set 010 Oversize 207 262337 Ring Set 020 Oversize 209 262352 Ring Set 030 Oversize 209A 261563 Lock Piston Pin 219 394348 Pin Piston Standard Size 219A 393415 Pin Piston 005 Oversize 220 222773 Rod Connecting S...

Page 53: ...3688 Cover Diaphragm 868 497212 435 93829 Screw Diaphragm Cover 869 261463 445 394019 Filter Air 870 213316 468 497908 Screen Rotating 871 261961 474 393474 Alternator 231218 482 93621 Screw 877 393456 510 497606 Drive Starter 881 495901 523 494947 Cap Oil Fill 955 397862 524 271157 Seal Fill Tube 1005 281053 525 495348 Tube Oil Fill includes Seals 1006 224901 528 393815 Hose Vacuum 1019 496726 53...

Page 54: ...SERVICE NOTES 54 ...

Page 55: ...WN HILL NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTH SKY LINE OR TREE t _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu O ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 56: ...actor will be found on the model plate located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259565 ENGINE MODEL NO 42E707 2631 E1 ...

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