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Craftsman 917.275632 User's Manual

1. 526 Y d 501 Ge 733 hes u 1 n dl 46 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0348 E1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET AN 1022 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT ZW 104 Z 694A 987 er C d 1266 SB 106 B i 634 8 142 ev 1266A Co 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET M 17 TS 959 178 47 KEY NO 26 27 28 29 PART NO 697174 399265 391086 697188 698147 699168 697109 697113 697110 690360 690946 697127 690947 692125 693556 222698 699052 699054 699051 697559 698469 697099 697126 697263 692852 695760 695761 691279 691279 697352 691752 691968 690564 698492 697762 690193 692137 690227 691148 697133 697897 691003 690283 690602 498030 691636 495800 690525 231855 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0348 E1 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Assembly Kit Bushing Seal MagnetoSide Seal Oil Magneto Side Sump Engine Head Cylinder Gasket Cylinder Head Gasket Breather Tube Breather Gasket Crankcase Screw Cylinder Head Plug Oil Drain Crankshaft Seal Oil PTO Side Screw Crankcase CoverSump Flywheel Key Flywheel Piston Assembly Standard Piston Assembly 020 Oversize Ring Set Standard Ring Set 020 Oversize Lock Piston
2. Turn ignition key to ROS ON position See Operation section Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact Sears or other qualified service center Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Clean around mandrels to open vent holes TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will not rotate Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel Poor grass discharge oo N O ur WN Engine speed too slow Travel speed too fast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Worn bent or loose blade Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed 10 Improper blades used 1 Headlight s not working if so equipped Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Light switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Battery will not charge Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine backfires 1 when tur
3. BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Disconnect clutch wire harness 3 Remove clutch locator 4 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 5 Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch 6 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keepers Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor BELT INSTALLATION 1 Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt keepers and onto the input pulley Slide belt into the center span keeper Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler Reinstall clutch locator and tighten nut securely Reconnect clutch harness Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this section of manual 7 WIN Electric Clutch Clutching Idler Stationary Idler Center Span di Keeper Clutch Wire Transaxle Harness Pulley TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral N lock gate position The adjustment is preset
4. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height Grasp lift lever Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position The cutting height range is approxi mately 1 1 2 to 4 The heights are mea sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed The average lawn should be cut to approxi mately 2 1 2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow 11 often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface 1 Adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in this section of manual 2 With mower in desired height of cut position gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground Install gauge wheel in ap propriate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8
5. at the factory however if adjustment is needed proceed as follows 1 Make sure transaxle is in neutral N NOTE When the tractor rear wheels move freely the transaxle is in neutral 2 Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel 3 Position the gear shift lever in the neu tral N position 4 Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center 22 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and
6. or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or oxidized stale In general fuel should be used within 30 days of its pur chase date Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes or product label replacement Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY For ninety 90 days from date of purchase if any battery included with this riding equip ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge Sears will replace the battery at no charge During the first 30 days of purchase there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME After the first 30 days for your convenience IN HOME warranty service will still be avail able but a trip charge will apply This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location For the nearest authorized Sears location please call 1 800 4 MY HOME This battery warranty applies only while this product is within the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 2 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw
7. 1 inch 2 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 STEERING steering stealth prem 12 36 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 STEERING KEY PART NO NO 1 186094X428 2 184706 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 8 12000029 10 175121 11 STD551137 12 73940800 13 136518 15 145212 17 177883 26 126847X 28 19131416 29 17000612 30 76020412 32 130465 36 155105 37 152927 38 186095X428 39 19183812 40 73540500 41 186737 42 163888X428 43 121749X 46 184946X505 65 160367 67 72110618 68 169827 71 175146 82 169835 87 173966 88 175118 95 188967 DESCRIPTION Wheel Steering Axle Asm Spindle Asm LH Spindle Asm RH Bearing Race Thrust Harden Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip 5304 75 Link Drag Washer Lock Hvy Hicl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Asm Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Rod Tie Bushing Strg Screw Insert Cap Strg Wh Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 unf Adaptor Wheel Strg Boot Steering Washer 25 32 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Cap Spindle Spacer Brace Axle Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Axle Brace Steering Asm Bracket Susp Chassis Front Washer Flat 781 x 1 1 2 x 15 Bolt Shoulder 7 16 20 unc Washer Hardened NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 37 ENGINE TRAC
8. 37 790007 38 799021 39 786026 40 792076A TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C DESCRIPTION Transaxle Cover Needle Bearing 5 8 Transaxle Case Countershaft Output Shaft Spur Gear 38 teeth Spur Gear 15 teeth Spur Gear 11 teeth Shift Key Woodruff Key 9 Shift Collar Shift Rod amp Fork Bevel Gear 30 teeth Input Bevel Pinion 13 teeth Bevel Gear 13 teeth Include 14 Bevel Pinion 13 teeth Include 13 Ring Gear 43 teeth Drive Pin Spacer 1 130 X 695 Ball 5 16 dia Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 Spring 310 OD x 625 L Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 Retaining Ring Retaining Ring Thrust Washer 627 ID x 031W Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W Anti Rotation Washer 632 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W Use As Needed Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W Oil Seal 5 8 Bushing 563 Flanged Bushing 5 8 ID Flanged Bushing 751 Brake Disk Brake Pad Plate Brake Pad pkg of 2 Dowel Pin Flat Washer 312 ID x 059W KEY PART NO NO 41A 790079 42 792073A 42A 792085A 43 792075 44 790025 45 786066 46 786086 47 774690 48 774691 49 778356 50 778338 51 778354 52 778352 53 778350 54 778346 56 778355 57 778337 58 778353 59 778351 60 778349 61 778345 65 780189 66 776422 67 776396 69 792170 70 786187 71 788069 71B 788092 76 780090 77 788078A 79 7
9. BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0348 E1 DESCRIPTION Wrench Spark Plug Screw Fuel Pump Screw Fuel Pump Pump Fuel Washer Governor Crank Elbow Intake Filter Air Cleaner Cartridge Washer Starter Cable Alternator Regulator Strap Starter Nut Governor Control Lever Drive Starter Clutch Drive Dipstick Seal Dipstick Tube Tube Dipstick Screw Regulator Starter Armature Bushing Governor Crank Bolt Governor Control Lever Nut Starter Cable Cover Breather Passage Clamp Hose Pin Cotter Crank Governor Seal O Ring Intake Manifold Spring Seal Assembly Manual Choke Spring Seal Assembly Choke A Matic Boot Spark Plug Retainer Air Filter Nut Carburetor Screw Breather Passage Cover Seal Governor Shaft Screw Drive Cap Pin Locating Clip Wire Clip Wire Gear Timing Screw Oil Pump Cover Link Counterweight Counterweight Pin Counterweight Gear Pinion Harness Wiring Nut Brush Retainer Cap Drive Cap End Housing Starter Stud Rocker Arm Seal O Ring Dipstick Tube Dipstick Tube Assembly Terminal Spark Plug 49 KEY NO 868 PART NO 690968 690960 697091 690589 694393 499613 697015 699848 495933 690192 691326 699043 690770 697143 272475 692492 499054 692003 692011 696854 691751 690822 693784 695700 699852 698139 691265 275038 698516 690372 691293 691333 690190 691183 691657 697124 697104 691917 697
10. STD541437 21 106933X 22 130804 23 190736 24 STD541237 25 106888X 26 STD551037 27 STD561210 28 175765 29 124236X 30 169592 32 STD523107 33 72140506 34 175578 35 120183X 36 STD551062 37 STD571810 38 179114 39 72110622 41 175556 47 127783 48 154407 49 123205X 50 72110612 51 STD541437 52 STD541431 53 105710xX 55 105709X 56 17060620 DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless 206 545C See Breakdown Spring Return Brake Pulley Transaxle Ring Retainer Strap Torque Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Rod Shifter Fender STLT Clutch Pin Cotter Washer Shift Plate Bolt 1 4 28 UNF W Patch Gr 8 Washer Lock Hvy Helical Bolt Hex FLGHD 5 16 18 Gr 5 Nut Lock Hx W Ins 5 16 18 unc Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 1 Gr 5 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 x Gr 5 1 5 Nut Knob Rod Brake Bracket Anti Rotation Nut Spring Brake Rod Washer Pin Rod Parking Brake Cap Parking Brake Bracket Transaxle Bolt Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal Bearing Nylon Washer Roll Pin Pulley Composite Flat Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 unc x 2 3 4 Keeper Belt Idler Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv Stl Retainer Belt Bolt Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 unc Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 unc Link Clutch Spring Clutch Return Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 35 KEY PART NO NO 57 130801 59 169691 61 17120614 62 123533X 63 174607 65 STD551143 66 154778 69 142432 74 137057 75 121749X 76 S
11. ing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death Ay WARNING In order to prevent ac cidental starting when setting up trans porting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug A WARNING Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor AWARNING Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor AWARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle com ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm AWARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible adults
12. or other objects that may block your view of a child IV TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not at tach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recom mendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment Onslopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable ane the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Use only approved gasoline container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Never fuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel con tainer where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling SAFETY RULES Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoli
13. Only Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only Rim Asm 8 rear Service Tire R Ts 20 x 8 8 C Service Tube Rear Service Item Only Cap Axle Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO 1 197980 2 198070 3 188822 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 175830 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 173288 DESCRIPTION Plunger Assembly Shaft Assembly Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Link Lift L H Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front 20 KR 14718 20 15 N 16 20 20 15 lift rh 1piece 25 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 194209 Pin Cotter 7 16 BowTie Lock 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 41 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 165892 Mower Housing 2 STD533107 Bolt 3 138017 Bracket Assembly Sway Bar Fr 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38 42 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 8 850857 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 25 Gr 8 9 STD551137 Washer Lock 10 14029
14. Pin Pin Piston Rod Connecting Standard Rod Connecting 020 Undersize Screw Connecting Rod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Valve Intake Spring Valve Exhaust Guard Flywheel Keeper Valve Slinger Governor Oil Tappet Valve Camshaft Short Block Manifold Intake Di Gasket Intake aa 691780 Y Stud Carburetor Screw Intake Manifold Screen Rotating Screw Rotating Screen Screw Flywheel Guard Plug Oil Bushing Throttle Shaft Kit Idle Mixture Screw Throttle Valve Kit Idle Speed Pin Float Hinge Valve Float Needle Seat Inlet 48 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 108 690464 Valve Choke Manual Choke 108A 692344 Valve Choke Choke A Matic 117 694352 Jet Main Standard 118 697228 Jet Main High Altitude 121 697241 Kit Carburetor Overhaul 125 698445 Carburetor 127 695005 Plug Welch 130 691750 Valve Throttle 131 494379 Kit Throttle Shaft 133 494381 Float Carburetor 137 281165 f Gasket Float Bowl 141 495097 Kit Choke Shaft Manual Choke 141A 495931 Kit Choke Shaft Choke A Matic 142 697140 Nozzle Carburetor 146 691639 Key Timing 186 698174 Connector Hose 187 697098 Line Fuel 187A 698417 Line Fuel 188 691693 Screw Control Bracket 192 691986 Adjuster Rocker Arm 202 691841 Link Mechanical Governor 209 692208 Spring Governor 216 691840 Link Choke 222 694042 Bracket Control 227 691374 Lever Governor Control 232 691842 Spring Governor 238 691843 Cap Valv
15. Plate Battery 26 STD541437 Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 unc 28 174515X615 Grille 29 161840 Lens Bar 30 192395X615 Fender Footrest 31 139976 Bracket Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 54 192512 Screw Wshd Hex 10 32 x 5 8 58 175351 Duct Hood 59 187495 Bushing 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh Hd 1 4 Zinc 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear LH 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 148 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 155 161900 Bracket Dash Lh 158 162037 Parking Brake Bkrt 159 191120X428 Cupholder 161 164655 Bumper 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 209 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 211 145212 Nut Hexflange Lock 217 179132X428 Console Fuel Window 278 191611 Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 33 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 GROUND DRIVE drive fender stit 45 34 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO NO di ds te eres 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17060512 8 192502 9 180505 10 STD561210 11 105701X 13 74550412 14 10040400 15 74490544 16 STD541431 18 STD523710 20 173937 19
16. STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil 1 Check engine oil with tractor on level ground 2 Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds re move and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of 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 quan tities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness ACAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in temper atures below32 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
17. Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the two full years During the first 30 days of purchase there will be no charges to service the product at your home for issues covered by this warranty See exclusions below For your conve nience IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur chase but a trip charge will apply This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location For the nearest authorized Sears location please call 1 800 4 MY HOME This warranty applies only while this product is within the United States E Warranty does not cover Expendable items which become worn during normal use including but not limited to blades spark plugs air cleaners belts and oil filters Standard Maintenance Servicing oil changes or tune ups Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects such as nails thorns stumps or glass Repairs necessary because 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 elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris
18. an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur 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 1 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 4 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below 5 Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above 6 When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now
19. be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below 6 When engine starts leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms up and begins to run roughly Once rough running begins imme diately move the throttle control to the fast position Engine warm up may take from several seconds to several minutes the colder the temperature the longer the warm up The attachments can also be used dur ing the engine warm up period NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance see TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual MOWING TIPS 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 result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direc
20. fuel tank and carbure4 tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 1 Clean engine air screen fins 2 Clean replace muffler 3 Check all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 15 Contact a Sears or other Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel ON AGE ON O ON DAR WN Water in fuel 10 Spark plug wire loose 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 1 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 4 4 15 Engine valves out of Excessive vibration Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attach ment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven adjustment Worn bent or loose blade Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged part s Reverse operation system ROS is not ON while mower or other attachment is engaged Faulty operator safety presence control system Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 27 qualified service center Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts
21. replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 3 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual 4 Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 5 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting BATTERY Fully charge the battery for storage After a period of time in storage battery may require recharging To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly see TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Maintenance section of this manual After cleaning leave cables discon nected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals If battery is removed from tractor for storage do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from 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 dam age 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 carburetor
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23. use tire sealant from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Ring Axle Cover Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BAT TERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery 2 RED cable last from both batteries Fully Charged Battery Weak or Dead Battery REPLACING BATTERY A WARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both ter
24. 123 697424 697156 DESCRIPTION Seal Valve Screw Rocker Cover Line Vacuum Seal O Ring Oil Pump Cover Solenoid Fuel Cover Oil Pump Filter Pre Cleaner Cover Air Cleaner Bowl Float Gasket Set Carburetor Seal Throttle Shaft Fan Flywheel Screen Oil Pump Kit Label Gasket Rocker Cover Cover Rocker Arm Pump Oil Rod Push Intake Rod Push Exhaust Filter Oil Arm Rocker Guide Push Rod Shaft Pump Label Emission Plate Trim Screw Flywheel Ring Retaining Owner s Manual Kit Screw Washer Screw Flywheel Fan Retainer Brush Cap Limiter Gasket Set Valve Screw Alternator Screw Float Bowl Reed Breather Screw Breather Reed Seal O Ring Intake Elbow Seal O Ring Intake Elbow Latch Blower Housing Plug AVS Counterweight 31Q777 0036 Replacement Engine 272147 Repair Manual included in Engine Gasket Set Key No 358 included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit Key No 121 included in Carburetor Gasket Set Key No 977 included in Valve Gasket Set Key No 1095 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm SERVICE NOTES 50 LS SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 15 DEGREE s LINE LOPE un LESA ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 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 wh
25. 465 2 74760412 8 7603J 10 145211 11 150109 12 145769 16 176138 21 175688 22 4152J 24 8860R 25 146148 26 175158 27 73510400 28 145401 29 192749 30 193350 33 140403 34 110712X 40 193389 41 17720408 42 131563 43 178861 45 122822X 50 174652 52 141940 55 17490508 79 175242 92 193465 93 192540 94 191834 DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Tray Battery Bolt Battery Front 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 Holddown Battery Front Nut Push Nylon Battery Front 1 4 Switch Interlock Harness Light Bulb Light 1156 Cable Starter Cable Fuse Nut Hex Keps 1 4 20 unc Cable Ground Switch Seat Switch Ignition Key Switch Light Reset Harness Ignition Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Solinoid w brass plunger Ammeter Switch PTO Protection Wire Loop Screw Thd Roll 5 16 18 x 1 2 Socket Asm Bulb Twistlock Harness Pigtail Reverse Switch Screw Plastite 10 24 x 2 0 Module Reverse ROS NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 31 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES p d 206 chassis stealth stit 33 32 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 9 193635X428 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3 8 16 x 1 11 167203 Panel Dash LH 13 188702X010 Panel Dash RH 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 17 175260X615 Hood Assembly 20 162026
26. 6 Washer Hardened The following blades are available 11 138971 Blade 42 Hi Lift For bagging or discharge 139775 Blade 42 Mulching Premium For better wear when mulching 134149 Blade 42 Mulching STD For mulching mowers only 13 137645 Shaft Assembly Mandrel Vented Incl Key Number 6 14 128774 Housing Mandrel Vented 15 110485X Bearing Ball Mandrel 16 174493 Stripper Mower Deck 18 72140505 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 19 132827 Bolt Shoulder 20 159770 Baffle Vortex 21 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 23 177563 Bracket Deflector 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 26 110452X Nut Push 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 29 131491 Rod Hinge 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh Hd 31 187690 Washer Spacer 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 43 KEY PART NO 44 45 46 54 55 56 59 61 68 92 111 112 113 116 117 118 119 129 130 131 143 144 145 146 148 149 150 159 184 NO 140088 STD624003 137729 178515 155046 165723 141043 174882 174883 STD541437 179292 179293 17000510 4898H 188606 73930600 19121414 19131312 STD523710 STD533710 157109 158634 165888 171977 169022 165898 19091210 STD533717 19131410 130794 176207 DESCRIPTION Guard Mandrel L H Retai
27. 92144 82 778333 83 778338 85 792154 87 788089A 150 788093A 157 788088A 180 730229A 900 794712 DESCRIPTION Brake Lever Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Screw 1 4 20 x 2 1 4 Locknut 5 16 24 Brake Pad Holder Spacer 2625 x 1 0 Brake Lever Bracket Axle 11 15 16 Long Axle 16 1 2 long Spur Gear 29 teeth Spur Gear 27 teeth Spur Gear 23 teeth Spur Gear 19 teeth Spur Gear 16 teeth Spur Gear 15 teeth Spur Gear 11 teeth Spur Gear 13 teeth Spur Gear 17 teeth Spur Gear 21 teeth Spur Gear 24 teeth Spur Gear 25 teeth Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W Input Shaft Shifter amp Brake Shaft Retaining Ring Spacer 890 Square Cut Ring O Ring Flat Washer 1 128 ID x 058W Inverted Retaining Ring Spring 430 OD x 5000L Bevel amp Spur Gear 30 amp 13 teeth Spur Gear 27 teeth Oil Fill Plug Oil Seal 9 16 Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone Oil Seal 3 4 Gear Oil 80W90 Replacement MST 206 545C Transaxle NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 45 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0348 E1 ce S i CUm e 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 1830 REPAIR MANUAL 1829 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 75 SHORTELGCK 7508 729 Y 697 1040 LN 7294 f
28. G CONNECTOR IGNITION SWITCH Posmon amcor mare RUN B A1 L A2 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 REVERSE SWITCH LM mu d _NOTIN REVERSE e i BLACK RSS ESL _ ELECTRIC GLUTCH I i INN BLACK Lu 1 A 3 I RED 1 i tae att AA Sl ast pane Se 2 BLACK WHITE IGNITION SPARK PLUGS amp D UNT TO eB ON TWIN CYL ENGINES BLUE HOUR BLACK 9 FUEL SHUT OFF METER C I SOLENOID 1 OPTIONAL UNE o I i e BLUE l i CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 Ri O ie f S AMP DC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED IF SO EQUIPPED Vs ley ds REGULATOR i iuc ALTERNATOR 0o 5 L ORANGE 8 EES 1 LIGHT SW _ BROWN BLACK e BLACK NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS HEADLIGHTS P EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT Pa 1 CONNECTED TO THE e D BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED 02834 WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 ELECTRICAL 30 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO NO 1 163
29. L HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW er IGNITION SWITCH e amp 4 0 0 ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM ROS e a v at i amp EX OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT gt o j o ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT BRAKE CLUTCH CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED PEDAL KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION D DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided LIGHTS ON will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only x CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided DANGER KEEP HANDS might result in minor or moderate injury AND FEET AWAY CAUTION when used without the alert symbol A indicates a situation that could result in damage to the tractor and or engine ralure SIGN Wn dona HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which could result in serious injury or amm if not avoided could result in death serious injury death The safety alert symbol and or property damage UBER to identity safety inform Af FIRE indicates a hazard which if not avoided ation about hazards which can j could result in death serious injury and or result in death serious injury property damage and or property damage KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFO
30. ON HILLS WARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the slope guide at the back of this manual Choose the slowest speed before start ing up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake posi tion and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE
31. Owner s Manual CRRFTSMRN LAWN TRACTOR 18 5 HP 42 Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No 917 275632 FT This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT For answers to your questions about Read and follow all Safety this product Call Rules and Instructions before 1 800 659 5917 operating this equipment Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty sse 2 Maintenance 15 Safety Rules 3 Service and Adjustments 19 Product Specifications 6 Storage e Sidon eee edie en een 25 Assembly Pre Operation 7 Troubleshooting 26 Operation 9 Repair Parts 30 Maintenance Schedule 15 Sears Service Back Cover WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two 2 years from the date of purchase if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner s manual Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be defective in material or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below
32. RE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Light Switch Ammeter Ignition Switch Throttle Choke Control ROS ON Position Attachment Clutch Switch Lift Lever Plunger Attachment Lift Lever Clutch Brake Pedal Height Adjustment Indicator Gearshift Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH 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 GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSITION Allows operation of mower deck o
33. REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor 1 Place attachment clutch switch in DIS ENGAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off electric clutch pulley Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 7 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor a Pu N Oo Arms Retainer f Spring Anti Sway Bar Suspension IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor with deflec tor shield to right side of tractor Lower lift lever to its lowest position Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring 7 Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove a BW M Oo Electric e Clutch Li Se Front Link Retainer Springs Both Sides Deflector Shield TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sur
34. TD581075 77 123583X 78 121748X 79 STD580025 80 145090 81 165592 82 165711 83 19171216 84 166231 85 150360 89 192388X428 96 STD624003 112 19091210 113 127285X 120 73900600 150 175456 151 19133210 156 166002 158 165589 159 183900 161 72140406 162 73680400 163 74780416 165 165623 166 17490510 168 165492 169 165580 170 187414 197 169613 198 169593 202 72110614 254 17000616 DESCRIPTION V Belt Ground Drive Keeper Belt Center Span Screw 3 8 16 x 875 Cover Pedal Pulley Engine Washer Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 unc Spacer Axle Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga E Ring Key Square 2 0 x 1845 1865 Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Key Woodruff Arm Shift Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 20 Spring Torsion Washer 17 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Link Transaxle Nut Nylock Console Shift STLT Retainer Spring Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 10 Ga Strap Torque 90 Degrees Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc Spacer Retainer Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga Washer Srrted 5 16 ID x 1 125 Bracket Shift Mount Hub Shift Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gr 5 Nut Crownlock 1 4 20 unc Bolt Hex Fin 1 4 20Unc x 1 Gr 5 Bracket Pivot Lever Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 TT Yellow Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 561 Plate Fastening Lt Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear Nyliner Snap In Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gr 5 Bolt Carr SH 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Gr 5 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Smgml Tap R NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches
35. TOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 176636X505 Control Throttle 2 191611 Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex 3 Engine Briggs Model 31P777 0348 E1 See Breakdown 4 137352 Muffler 13 165291 Muffler Gasket 14 148456 Tube Drain oil 23 169837 Shield Heat 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 31 179022 Tank Fuel 32 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel 38 KEY PART NO NO 33 123487X 37 8543R 38 181654 41 139277 45 17000612 62 10010500 72 71070512 78 17060620 81 73510400 3645J engine bs 1cyl 51 DESCRIPTION Clamp Hose Black Line Fuel Plug Drain Cil Easy Stem Tank Fuel Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer Split Screw Hex Cap 5 16 18 x 3 4 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc Bushing NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 000 40 01 QOO ND ROT MES NO TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 SEAT ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot Seat Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 1 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 10 Ga Clip Push In Nut Hex w Ins 3 8 16 unc Spring Seat Cprsn Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 24 25 DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat Bol
36. able position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down 4 Get off seat without moving its ad justed position 5 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Adjustment Knob NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po sition Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor ak W N TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls AWARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed 2 Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline 3 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake 4 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 5 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi tion 6 Start the engi
37. air if neces sary before restarting Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s recom mended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction dis engage the blades and proceed 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 neces sary and then turn slowly and gradu ally downhill if possible PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 4 0 Capacity and Unleaded Type Regular Cil Type SAE 30 above 32 F API SG SL SAE 5W 30 below 32 F W Filter 3 5 Pints W O Filter 3 0 Pints Spark Plug Champion RC12YC Gap 030 Forward 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Reverse Front Rear 14 PSI 10 PSI Charging System 9 amps 3600 RPM Tire Pressure Battery Amp Hr 28 Min CCA 230 Case Siz
38. and proceed slowly straight down the slope Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Use extra care while operating ma chine with grass catchers or other at tachments they can affect the stability of the machine Do no use on steep slopes Donot try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in III 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 children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a respon sible adult other than the operator Bealert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees
39. aper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on 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 periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 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 air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check brake operation Check tire pressure Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation Check for loose fasteners m PONS 15 IMSUSIOREN UOS ueu 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 5 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft Ibs maximum Do not overtighten LUBRICATION CHART Spindle Spindle Zerk Zerk Front Wheel Bearing Bearing Zerk Z
40. are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor age container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car buretor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER S 1 Remove spark plug s 2 Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole s into cylinder s 3 Turn ignition key to START position for a few seconds to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug s OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your tractor with a suitable pro tective cover that does not retain mois ture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust area
41. be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbu retor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter 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 Fuel Filter 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 with auto motive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis sion are covered to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGEP position Turn ignition key to STOP and remove key Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO
42. e 240 691035 Filter Fuel 265 691024 Clamp Casing 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp 276 692255 Ot Washer Sealing 304 699829 Housing Blower 305 697102 Screw Blower Housing 305A 697103 Screw Blower Housing 306 697107 Shield Cylinder 307 691003 Screw Cylinder Shield 309 693551 Motor Starter 310 690323 Bolt Starter Motor 311 497608 Brush Set 333 492341 Armature Magneto 334 691061 Screw Magneto Armature 337 691043 Plug Spark 356 697089 Wire Stop 358 697191 Gasket Set Engine 363 19203 Flywheel Puller Included in Engine Gasket Set Key No 358 2 included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit Key No 121 an included in Carburetor Gasket Set Key No 977 Included in Valve Gasket Set Key No 1095 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY NO 383 385 385A 387 404 431 445 462 474 501 503 505 510 513 523 524 525 526 544 552 562 579 584 601 614 616 617 634 634A 635 643 654 684 PART NO 89838 694476 690297 697090 691691 697122 697153 691261 696459 691188 691532 691251 693699 692024 697086 691032 697085 697088 692034 697144 691119 691029 697112 95162 691620 692012 692138 690801 690802 691909 698401 690958 697157 692407 690372 690959 691224 694123 697128 691033 697607 697134 697392 693713 698329 693167 691283 691286 693757 691095 691031 697087 692424 a qa TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632
43. e U1R Blade Bolt Torque 27 35 Ft Lbs CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact a Sears or other qualified service center We have competent well trained techni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in main taining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim proved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is re quired by law Section 4442 of the Califor nia Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available thr
44. e tires are properly inflated See PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT Raise mower to its highest position At the midpoint of both sides of mower measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1 4 of each other ment on one side of mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge of mower to ___ ern er to ground groun 7 Ne Ground Line TA Suspension Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following 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 trac tor 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
45. en changing direction on slopes WARNING To avoid serious injury operate your tractor up and 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 the hill Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME Anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 U S A and Canada www sears com www sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in products like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 USA 1 800 361 6665 Canada I Para pedir
46. erk Engine Gearshift Pivots DSAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil General Purpose Grease Refer to Maintenance ENGINE Section IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings If you feel they must be lubricated use only a dry pow dered graphite type lubricant sparingly TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per forming any maintenance BRAKE OPERATION 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 See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemicals which can harm rub ber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage 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 OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly If your tractor does not function as de scribed repair the p
47. es 44 CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your tractor Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous could damage your tractor and void your warranty UE REMOVAL 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 bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts Trailing ins Assembly TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharp ening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may ap
48. ging oil Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting Oil Drain Valve Closed and Locked 3 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise 4 To open pull out on the drain valve 5 After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown 6 Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve 7 Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip Stick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual 8 Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level For accurate reading tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before removing dipstick Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Replace pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operat
49. ht wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 When replacing hood be sure to re connect the headlight wire connector Headlight Wire Connector 23 ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle 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 throttle control lever from slow to choke posi tion Slowly move lever from choke to fast position 2 Check that holes A in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line up If holes A are not aligned loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned Tighten clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Governor Control Lever Governor 2 Control Plate Throttle Cable NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the lim
50. ion or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine 2 Remove cover 3 Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre cleaner from base 4 Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 5 Place new pre cleaner and cartridge firmly in base 6 Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover 7 Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close 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 cartridge fi Handle Cover Cartridge ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Debris may clog the engine s air cool ing system Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage Clean out chaff and debris Air Screen 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 beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should
51. iter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning idle mixture valve in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mix ture Turning the idle mixture valve out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments 2 Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 2 Move throttle control lever to slow posi tion With finger rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM 3 While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture valve full travel clockwise then coun terclockwise until engine runs rough Turn valve to a point midway between those two po
52. l speed fast position 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 Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever 1 Start tractor with clutch brake pedal de pressed and gearshift lever in neutral N position 2 Move gearshift lever to desired po sition 3 Slowly release clutch brake pedal to start movement IMPORTANT Bring tractor to a complete stop before shifting or changing gears Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle
53. links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns If tires are over or underinflated If adjustment is necessary make adjust Bottom edge of When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal num ber of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Front Links TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be re placed without tools Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake BELT REMOVAL 1 2 3 Remove mower from tractor See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys Pull belt away from mower BELT INSTALLATION 1 Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys 2 Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves 3 and inside all belt guides Install mower See To Install Mower in this section of this manual Mandrel Mandrel Pulley TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor i
54. minals 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 battery with terminals in same position as old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 6 First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Close terminal access doors Close hood oo Hex Bolt Terminal Access Door Terminal Guard TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 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 INTERLOCKS 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 with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlig
55. ne After engine has started move throttle control to idle position 7 Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold Move gearshift lever to 1st gear 8 Slowly release clutch brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid 9 Apply brake to stop tractor set park ing brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position 10 Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overin flated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower hous ing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replac ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality P
56. ne dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely GENERAL SERVICE Never operate machine in a closed area Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi tion Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating 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 Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a respon sible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Rep
57. ner Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 Washer Hardened Arm Idler Spacer Retainer Guard Tuv Idler 94 Spring Ext Elect Clutch V Belt Locknut Hex W Wsh 3 8 16 unc Bracket Wheel Guage LH Bracket Wheel Guage RH Bolt 5 16 18 Hedx Whshd Lckserr Bolt Shoulder Wheel Gauge Nut Crownlock 3 8 1 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 14 Ga Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 1Gr 5 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 1 Bracket Arm Idler 42 Keeper Belt 42 Clutch Cable Pulley Idler Flat Bolt Carraige Idler Spring Return Idler Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 10 Ga Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3 8 16 unc x 1 3 4 Washer 3 8 Mandrel Assembly Includes housing shaft and shaft hardware only pulley not included Replacement Mower Complete Std Deck Order separately guage wheels key nos 116 119 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 44 KEY PART NO NO 1 772147 2 780086A 3 770128 4 776395 5 776409 6 778364 GA 778369 7 778330 8 792180 8A 792047 9 784352 10 784378 11 778334 12 778309 13 778368 14 778368 15 778370 17 786188 18 786102 20 792077A 21 792078 22 792079 25 792073A 25A 792177 26 792125 27 792035 28 788040 29 780072 29A 780160 29B 780051 29C 780199 30 780108 31 780001 31A 780195 32 788083 34 780194 35 780193 35A 780197 36 790075
58. ning engine OFF Engine throttle control not set 1 between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 28 Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Turn light switch ON Replace bulb s or lamp s Check replace light switch Check wiring and connections Replace fuse Replace battery Check clean all connections Replace regulator Replace alternator Move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY ol l hie SOLENOID c BONO RED SS oqup e T AMMETER FUSE l STARTER OPTIONAL o o AS PER WHITE O C Y i BLACK O i O owe AN Iw eS o dnas BRAKE E PEDAL UP 5 GRAY Z o SEAT SWITCH E Le 9 _ NOTOCCUPIED _ _ I SHORTIN
59. ough 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 products it may require repair from time to time That s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense Here s what s included in the Agreement e 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 e Discount of 10 from regular price of service and service related parts not covered by the agreement also 1096 off regular price of preventive mainte nance check Fast help by phone phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in home repair plus conve nient repair scheduling Once you purchase the Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service ap pointment online Sears has over 12 000 professional repair specialists who have access to over 4 5 million quality parts and accessories That s the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your ne
60. pear to be centered but are not Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced Center Hole BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use How ever periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life Keep battery and terminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to leak power 1 Remove terminal guard 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor Rinse the battery with plain water and dry Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright Coat terminals with grease or petro leum jelly Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual o a 4 W 17 TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can re
61. r other powered attachment while in reverse THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed WEAR YOUR FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask over 77 spectacles or standard safety glasses HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and hold 2 Pull parking brake lever up and release pressure from clutch brake pedal Pedal should remain in brake position Make sure parking brake will hold trac tor secure Throttle Choke Attachment Clutch Switch Engaged Position Disengaged Clutch Position Brake Disengaged Parking Brake Pedal Position Engaged Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal all the way down Move gearshift lever to neutral N posi tion ENGINE Move throttle control between half and ful
62. roblem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disen gaged position CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM When the engine is running any at tempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any at tempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never op erate unless the operator is in the seat CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ig nition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blad
63. roduct Please review the following checklist V All assembly instructions have been completed v No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely v All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory v Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling V Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers v Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following important items v Engine oil is at proper level V Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regu lar unleaded gasoline v Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine v Be sure brake system is in safe oper ating condition v Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System ROS are working properly See the Opera tion and Maintenance sections in this manual OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning R NH LNSS REVERSE NEUTRA
64. rs age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower re lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommen dation for wheel weights or counter weights Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage SAFETY RULES II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Opera tion on all slopes requires extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it Mow up and down slopes not across Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Do not mow on wet grass Tires may lose traction Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction dis engage the blades
65. s are still warm 25 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE ORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Out of fuel Engine not CHOKED properly Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment 10 Engine valves out of DADAALN adjustment Dirty air filter Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Clutch brake pedal not depressed Attachment clutch is engaged Weak or dead battery Blown fuse Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty ignition switch Faulty solenoid or starter Faulty operator presence switch es Weak or dead battery Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adju
66. s 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 parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor for ward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center 2 2 3 21 With Parking Brake Engaged TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest
67. sitions Release throttle lever ACCELERATION TEST 4 Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle mixture valve out coun terclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeed ing the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments Idle Speed Screw Idle Mixture Valve With Limiter STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for stor age at the end of the season or if the trac tor will not be used for 30 days or more ACAUTION Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store ina clean dry area 1 Clean entire tractor See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt
68. st Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other O DADAIRON qualified service center Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Depress clutch brake pedal Disengage attachment clutch Recharge or replace battery Replace fuse Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace ignition switch Check replace solenoid or starter Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power Cutting too much grass too Raise cutting height reduce fast speed Throttle in CHOKE position Adjust throttle control Build up of grass leaves Clean underside of mower and trash under mower housing Dirty air filter Clean replace air filter Low oil level dirty oil Check oil level change oil Faulty spark plug Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Empty
69. strict cooling V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if neces sary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 T C 30 E E TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE o T 30 32 40 60 T T T NOTE Although multi viscosity oils SW30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequent ly to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil 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 engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when chan
70. t Shoulder 5 16 18 unc STD541431 NutHex Lock W Ins 5 16 18 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 39 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275632 DECALS 11 16 9 3 13 17 21 18 24 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 187407 Reflector LH 2 138047 Decal Battery Diehard Sears 3 186242 Decal Hood RH 4 186243 Decal Hood LH 5 160396 Decal Deck Sch 6 146046 Decal V Belt Drive Schematic 7 179128 Decal Deck B 42 9 193561 Decal Replacement 10 156439 Decal Fender Danger 11 189088 Decal Panel Dash 12 172331 Decal Mower Heavy Duty 13 133644 Decal Replacement Parts 15 187408 Decal Reflector RH WHEELS amp TIRES wheel 1 KEY NO 16 17 18 20 21 23 24 KEY z o OONDAKRWN gt 21 4 PART NO 164065 193308 186572 149516 186331 189020 193654 184310X428 184311X428 199048 199049 PART NO 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X624 278H 9040H 106108X624 138468 7152J 104757X428 144334 DESCRIPTION Decal Steering Wheel Decal Fender Instructions Decal Fender Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Engine Decal Dash Pad Footrest ST LT LH Pad Footrest ST LT RH Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish DESCRIPTION Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Tire F Ts 15 x 6 0 6 Service Tube Front Service Item Only Rim Asm 6 front Service Fitting Grease Front Wheel
71. tion making left hand turns until finished If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart heck Battery Level ean Battery and Terminals heck Transaxle Cooling heck V Belts hange Engine Oil with oil filter hange Engine Oil without oil filter ean Air Filter C C Cl ci Check Engine Oil Level Cl C C C ean Air Screen nspect Muffler Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter If equipped Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter P
72. urning the ROS ON to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and hold 2 With engine running turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS ON posi tion 3 Look down and behind before backing up 4 Move gear shift lever to reverse R po sition and slowly release clutch brake pedal to start movement 5 When use of the ROS is no longer needed turn the ignition key clockwise to engine ON position ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating TO OPERATE
73. w purchase for years to come Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today Some limitations and exclusions apply For prices and additional information call 1 800 827 6655 SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE For Sears professional installation of home appliances garage door openers water heaters and other major home items in the U S A call 1 800 4 MY HOME PARTS BAG CONTENTS 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys E Slope Sheet ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the oper ating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1 Cut along dotted lines on all four pan els of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat 2 Remove protective materials from trac tor hood and grille IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob 2 Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat 3 Slide seat until a comfort
74. washer and 3 8 16 locknut and tighten securely 3 Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel Mounting X Bracket x 37 1 TN Locknut Shoulder Bolt Gauge Wheel TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped 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 You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your 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 A CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Switch Engaged Position Attachment Lift Lever High Position Low Position Disengaged Position OPERATING IN REVERSE Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System ROS Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless the ignition key is placed in the ROS ON position MAWARNING Backing up with the at tachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged T
75. who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blades Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating 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 Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when cross ing gravel surfaces Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher discharge guard or other safety devices in place and working Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before clean ing the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unload ing the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when oper ating machine Data indicates that operato

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