Страница 1: ...viously 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 Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears comicraftsman ...
Страница 2: ...cause of operator abuse including but net 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...
Страница 3: ...own 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 place S...
Страница 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...
Страница 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...
Страница 6: ...Other 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 ...
Страница 7: ...ng Sleeve Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Insert 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Video Cassette Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet 7 ...
Страница 8: ...er steer ing shaft Align mounting holes 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 fr...
Страница 9: ...rake 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 _I_WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all inst...
Страница 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 ...
Страница 11: ...lt in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage 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 might r...
Страница 12: ... 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 startin...
Страница 13: ...e Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL Use choke control whenever you are start ing a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to disengage STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attachment clutch lever to ...
Страница 14: ...our equip ment on rough rolling terrain or hills 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower 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 Lift Lever High Position Clutch Lever Low Engaged Position Position Diseng...
Страница 15: ...pill 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 storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in sto...
Страница 16: ...ine is run ning To ensure proper operation and per formance 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 replace ment it should be purged after reinstall ation ...
Страница 17: ... a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment 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 not...
Страница 18: ...s that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive Zerk full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual _Front Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to properly maintain your Zerk tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments Engine...
Страница 19: ...lts mower 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...
Страница 20: ...ling 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 center V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begi...
Страница 21: ...il Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 2 Reinstall precleaner cartridge cover and secure IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterio rati...
Страница 22: ... and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line Clam 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 wit...
Страница 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 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 MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift ...
Страница 24: ...lowing front to back adjust ment 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 distance D directly in front and behind the...
Страница 25: ...Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage p...
Страница 26: ...while motion control lever is in neutral position follow these steps 1 Loosen the adjustment bolt 2 Move the motion control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep 3 Tighten adjustment bolt securely 4 Start engine and test 5 If tractor still creeps repeat above steps until satisfied Motion Control Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmiss...
Страница 27: ...short battery terminals 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 1 Lift hood to raised position 2 Remove terminal guard 3 Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully rem...
Страница 28: ...ly TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjust ment 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 as sembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it...
Страница 29: ...ming 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 Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and ...
Страница 30: ...ent 7 8 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Brake pedal not depressed 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 3 Weak or dead battery 4 Blown fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter g Faulty operator presence switch es 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Clean repl...
Страница 31: ... up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engin...
Страница 32: ... Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tight...
Страница 33: ...RPM CHA RGENG SYSTEM DESCONNECTED _E_N_T_ RED I I LEGHT_NG SYSTEM OUTPUT I 5AMPAC 36C0 RPM DIODE I ALTERNATOR I 14 VOLTS AC MIN 36OO RPM UGHTS OFF HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS J 3HUT OFFSOLENOID I ORANGE BRQWN NOTE 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 ...
Страница 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273780 22 I I I I 26 I I I I I I _ 34 ...
Страница 35: ... w 4152J 22 4152J Light Bulb 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 179720 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Pin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire ...
Страница 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273780 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 258 28 261 39 58 166 2O8 209 2O8 2 3 74 208 chassis Laser It stlt 22 36 ...
Страница 37: ...75710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 184462 Air Duct 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 uric 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 156524 Red Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cuphelder 166 171875 Screw HwHd Hi Low 13 16 x 5 8 ...
Страница 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273780 GROUND DRIVE 26 22 84 2 25 71 _ 271 55 drive hydro stlt 29 38 ...
Страница 39: ...65580 50 72110612 Bolt Cart Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 197 169613 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 198 169593 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 199 169612 53 105710X Link Clutch 200 72140508 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 202 72110614 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 04 212 145212 57 140294 V Belt 250 17000612 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410...
Страница 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273780 STEERING ASSEMBLY I __39 T _42 i j 88 I 29 13 65 67 67 steering__pLIt 47 3 29 10 32 43 40 ...
Страница 41: ... 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw TT t0 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 x 1 1 2 11 Ga 40 STD541537 Lock Nut Center 3 8 24 unf 41 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Dash P L Mtl BIk 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Steering 46 184946X505 Cap Spind...
Страница 42: ...ust Asm Right 38 Belt 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 W Sems 39 Heat Shield Lt 45 Gasket Muffler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Tytt Shield Browning Debris Guard Control Choke engine bs intek twin 28 PART NO DESCRIPTION 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 unf 137180 Arrestor Spark 157103 Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear 161696 Cap Fuel 123487X Clamp Hose BIk 106082X Spacer Pad 8543R Line Fuel 181654...
Страница 43: ... Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat I I I I I I J I J I I I I i i 21 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 td Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4...
Страница 44: ...H Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Grille LH Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 wheel t 11 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap Tire 6513...
Страница 45: ...3 STD624008 Retainer Spring Shaft Asm Lift 15 173288 Link Front Pin Groove 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc E Ring 17 175689 Trunnion Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc Bearing Nylong 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower Grip Handle Fluted 20 163552 Retainer Spring Button Plunger Read 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered Link Asm Lift LH 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Link ...
Страница 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273780 MOWER DECK 34 5 6 19F 21 42 D man t pa h stlt 3 2 16 13_ 10_ 9_ 18 I I 21 23 24 25 28 _ 29 _112 117 _116 27 46 ...
Страница 47: ...16 Ga 158 17720408 29 131491 Rod Hinge 159 STD533717 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh Hd 184 19131410 31 129963 Washer Spacer 185 188234 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 130794 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 72110612 BoltCarr Sh 3 8 16x1 1 2Gr 5 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 169583 37 19131316 Washer13 32 x13 16 x16 Ga 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 STD624003 Retain...
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Страница 49: ...ock Nut 5 16 24Unjf Nylon 625 Insert 32 170389 SleeveBearing Outboard 81 170423 Wedge Friction Pack 75x1 750x 625 82 170424 Clip Washer 316x1 50x 1046 33 142991 Washer 3 4 ld X 1 1 20d X 13 Plated Thk 83 161162 Pin Standard Headless 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X 11 39 Key 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank R H 86 170427 Expansion Tank 36 170...
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Страница 52: ... MODEL NUMBER 407577 TYPE NUMBER 0283 E1 74 I_ __ _ 10_ 334 lOTOt _ 8_ 1005 ___ I 1329 REPLACEMENTENGINE I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 474 332 _ _ _ 573 363 405 48 3_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 868 943 524 1022 _ 51 842 51A 691 51B _ 802 1109 _t A 311797_ 797 697 52 ...
Страница 53: ...0977 Tappet Valve 333 691060 699748 Camshaft 334 691061 692714 Short Block 337 691043 699801 Manifold Intake 358 699823 690949 Q l Gasket lntake 363 691062 699803 Q l Gasket lntake 383 690966 699800 QSGasket lntake 385 690960 690951 Stud Carburetor 387 808656 699816 Screw Intake Manifold 404 690442 691055 Screen Rotating 405 697820 691057 Screw Rotating Screen 431 699806 691056 Washer Flywheel 445...
Страница 54: ...er 2 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1024 499054 Pump Oil 668 691215 Spacer 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel 691 690657 Seal Governor Shaft 1026A 690982 Rod Push Aluminum 695 693149 Screw Ring Gear 1027 492932 Filter Oil 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1029 690972 Arm Rocker 703 691010 Clip 1035 691042 Shaft Pump 718 690959 Pin Locating 1036 695704 Label Emission 726 499612 Gear Ring 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 741...
Страница 55: ... 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 of...
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