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Craftsman 917.275970 Owner`s manual

1. TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 DESCRIPTION Screw Back Plate Plate Carburetor Filter Air Cleaner Cartridge Screw Air Guide Cover Screw Air Guide Cover Knob Air Cleaner Alternator Regulator Nut Governor Control Lever Drive Starter Clutch Drive Dipstick Seal Dipstick Tube Tube Dipstick Screw Regulator Armature Starter Service with 691262 Starter Motor Bushing Governor Crank Bushing Governor Crank Bolt Governor Control Lever Plate Back Clamp Hose Retainer Governor Shaft Crank Governor Seal O Ring Intake Manifold Screw Fuel Pump Bracket Qt Seal Choke Throttle Shaft Boot Spark Plug Nut Carburetor Spacer Gasket Carburetor Plate Seal Governor Shaft Screw Ring Gear Screw Drive Cap Clip Pin Locating Gear Ring Clip Wire Qoar Timing Retainer E Ring Screw Oil Pump Cover Gear Pinion Bracket Fuel Pump Harness Wiring Nut Brush Retainer Nut Brush Retainer Screw Rocker Arm Cap Drive Cap End Housing Starter Service with 691262 Starter Motor Seal Dipstick Tube Dipstick Tube Assembly Terminal Sparkplug Adapter Air Cover Air Guide KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 865A 691014 Cover Air Guide 865B 691015 Cover Air Guide 868 690968 Seal Valve 877 393456 Wire Connector Alternator 914 691127 Screw Rocker Cover 918 694000 Hose Vacuum 929 695239 Screw Choke Control Bracket 929A 69
2. parking brake Remove screws from L H mandrel cover and remove cover Roll belt over the top of L H mandrel pulley Remove belt from electric clutch pulley Remove belt from idler pulleys Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur face 7 Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely 8 Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 9 Install belt in both idlers Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown 10 Install new belt onto electric clutch pul ley 11 Roll belt into upper groove of L H man drel pulley 12 Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers ons w P 2313 Reassemble L H mandrel cover F AN Primary Idler Arm UA Idler Pulleys ar L H Mandrel Cover L H Mandrel Electric Clutch Pulley Bolt in Mower Housing Belt Keepers TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE 7 Check secondary idler arm and idler to BELT see that they rotate freely Park the tractor on level surface Engage 8 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway bar bracket parking brake h 1 Remove mower drive belt See TO 9 Install new belt in lower groove of L H REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in mandrel pulley idler pulley and center this section of this ma
3. 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 engine 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 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT AS SEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage parking brake 1 Cut and remove ties securing anti sway bar and belts Swing anti sway bar to left side of mower deck 2 Slide mower under tractor with deflec tor shield to right side of tractor IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower pulley grooves 3 If equipped turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops 4 Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control 5 Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove 6 Pl
4. Gasket Air Cleaner Nut Ring Gear Line Fuel Cut to Required Length Line Fuel Molded Screw Control Bracket Adjuster Rocker Arm Spring Governor Spring Governed Idle Link Throttle Bracket Choke Control Link Choke Gear Governor Washer Governor Lever Bracket Control Lever Governor Control Screw Choke Valve Filter Fuel Retainer Breather Collector Oil Clamp Casing Screw Casing Clamp 690997 Washer Sealing 690960 698073 691005 691262 691263 497608 691059 691060 691061 491055 694012 691062 690966 RPM Settings Qf Screw Dipstick Tube Housing Blower Screw Blower Housing Motor Starter Bolt Starter Motor Brush Set Nut Flywheel Armature Magneto Screw Magneto Armature Plug Spark Set Engine Gasket Flywheel Puller Wrench Spark Plug Screw Fuel Pump Pump Fuel Washer Governor Crank Low Speed 1900 2100 High Speed 3000 3200 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 Overhaul Kit Key No 1095 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 53 KEY NO PART NO 697820 690999 695667 691003 690960 691008 691063 691185 691029 497606 692024 691036 691032 691037 690960 690552 690553 690311 691009 691038 690317 691045 697891 690960 693167 697890 691283 691286 691031 499602 493880 698072 691012
5. All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Y Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Y 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 y Engine oil is at proper level v Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regu lar unleaded gasoline y Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operat ing condition OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning R N H L N os REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION E ol ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED Ol ni i E OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT rs Gs 6 a EA CR Ja a ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a ha
6. Footrest LH 8 186318 Decal SD PNL 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH 9 186282 Decal Fender Craftsman 185380 Manual Owner s Eng 10 156439 Decal Fender Danger 185381 Manual Owner s Span WHEELS 8 TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X624 Rim Assembly Front 11 106277X624 Rim Assembly Rear 4 8134H Tube Front Service Item Only 10 71543 Tube Rear Service Item Only 5 106230X Tire Front 9 140183 Tire Rear 8 6 278H Fitting Grease Front Wheel Only 12 6856M Fitting Grease 7 9040H Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only 8 104757X428 Cap Axle Front Wheel Only 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 44 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO 1 121006X 2 180045 3 159189 4 12000022 5 19292016 6 71110624 7 125631X 8 122365X 9 122364X 10 183894 11 146704 12 163552 13 139868 14 169865 23 STD624008 24 73350800 26 73800800 29 150233 30 110807X 31 19131016 DESCRIPTION Rod Asm Lever Shaft Asm Lift Vgt Lever Asm Lift Rh E Ring Truarc 5133 87 Washer 29 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Plunger Button Spring 0 62 OD x 2 125 Link Lift Retainer Spring Arm Suspension Vgt Bearing Retainer Spring Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion infin Height Nut
7. More me 150 672 9870 1230 112439 633 51 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 51 f 7 Q 2 276 510 ae o O y gt ala 868 e 10514 691 mO 842 524 102 52 KEY PART NO NO 1 690231 2 499585 3 391086 4 690069 5 697580 5A 697581 T 690962 8 499601 9 690937 10 690960 11 690942 12 690945 13 690360 15 690946 16 691047 20 690947 22 694966 23 691053 24 222698 25 698429 25 698433 25 698434 25 698435 26 698430 26 698436 26 698437 26 698438 27 690975 28 690229 29 499583 32 690976 33 697576 34 499597 35 690963 36 690963 40 690964 42 499586 45 690977 46 690978 48 698178 50 695241 51 690949 51A 690950 53 690951 54 695240 73 691055 74 698425 75 691056 89 690283 95 690718 98 499802 104 690984 105 690985 108 690986 117 690232 118 690989 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Assembly Kit Bushing Seal Magneto Side Seal Oil Magneto Side Sump Engine Head Cylinder Cylinder 1 Head Cylinder Cylinder 2 Gasket Cylinder Head Breather Assembly Gasket Breather Screw Breather Assembly Tube Breather Gasket Crankcase Screw Cylinder Head Plug Oil Drain Crankshaft Seal Oil PTO Side Screw Engine Sump Flywheel Key Flywhee
8. 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 drain 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 areas are still warm 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual uniess directed to Sears se
9. 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 SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level T R A Cc T 0 R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V Beits Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil with oil filter Change Engine Oil without oil filter Clean Air Filter Clean Air Screen inspect Muffler Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter If equipped Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient tempera
10. double loop 2 Retainer Springs ae single loop 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Centerlock Nuts 2 Wheels 2 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga Video Cassette 1 Oil Drain Tube D Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys ASSEMBLV PRE OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness Review the video cassette before you begin TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below 1 9 16 wrench 1 Pliers 1 1 2 wrench 1 Utility knife 1 3 4 socket with drive ratchet 1 Tire pressure gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means from your point of view when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1 Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton 2 Cut along dotted lines on all four pan els of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat 3 Remove mower and packing materials 4 Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1 Remove hex bolt lock washer and large flat w
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12. 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 switch ON Replace bulb s or lamp s Check replace light switch Check wiring and connec tions Replace fuse Replace battery Check clean all connec tions Replace regulator Replace alternator Move throttle control to SLOW position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 SCHEMATIC AED O O BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID RED RED ADO SO Oe el u AMMETER FUSE l i STARTER OPTIONAL Emi E CLUTCH f BRAKE 8 8 E CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 16 AMP DG 3600 RPM RED BLACK OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY 1 N BLACK SPARK PLUGS LO SAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES PEDAL UP x IGNITION 3 SWITCH 02 0 Z a 1 9 i z g hoe Po E E e _POWISENGAGED aaa re Et f I I I o GREEN O O GREEN ira BLACK SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED HOUR O LEO METER O ES OPTIONAL i FUEL TAS UNE i i Lg ENmioN i i UNIT Va hp ee FUEL SHUT OFF eo SOLENOID REGULATOR IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT M G A1 NONE B At L A2 ON B At NONE START B S A1 NO
13. or loose blade Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged part s 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 31 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Check all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 15 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Check wiring switches and connections If not contact a 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 TROUBLESH
14. or petro leum jelly Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL 1 Block up rear axle securely 2 Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts 3 Remove filler plug from transaxle Oil level must be even with plug threads If necessary fill with SAE 30 motor oil API SF SJ Replace filler plug Reassemble wheel to hub Transaxle Filler Plug V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Se lect the oil s SAE viscosity grade accord ing to your expected operating tempera ture SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 o c 30 20 10 o 10 20 30 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE 30 32 40 60 80 100 20 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at least once a year if th
15. 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 AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Remove knobs and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 2 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 3 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth 4 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 2 Reinstall precleaner cartridge cover and secure with knobs IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterio ration of the cartridge Do not oil car tridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 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 CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cool
16. will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idie 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 AACAUTION 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 mower perfor mance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL Use choke control whenever you are start ing a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to disengage 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 and range shift levers to desired position 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 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The cutting height is controlled by turn ing the height adjustment knob in desired direction Turn knob clockwise N to raise cutting height Turn
17. 05706X 56 137158 57 141756 59 122253X 60 122268X 61 137524 62 STD551143 63 74780720 64 154752 65 179163 66 140296 67 19131312 68 5142H 69 136327 117 73900600 150 9858M1 DESCRIPTION Washer Thrust Axle Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Pin Cotter Wheel Hub Assembly Klip Ring Bolt Hub Disc Brake Yoke Brake Disc Nutlock 1 2 20 Unf Washer Special Bushing Washer 13 32x13 16 x 16 Ga Set Screw 1 4 28 x 3 4 Spring Lever Brake Cam Brake Disc Screw Flat Head 1 4 28 x 3 4 Gearshift Lever Assembly Knob Support Puck Brake Puck Brake Top Spring Return Screw Hex Wsh Thd 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Brake Rod Washer 13 32 x 1 x 16 Ga Cap Plunger Rod Parking Brake Spring Drive Ground Washer 25 32 x1 1 4 x 16 Ga Nyliner Screw Fin 10 24 x 1 Actuator interlock Switch Locknut 10 24 Cover Pedal Retainer Spring Clutch Rod Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 Pulley idler Flat Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC Pulley idler Grooved Clutch Arm Assembly Bearing Idler V Belt Bracket Shift Rod Hi Lo Shift Rod Hi Lo Spring Clip Connecting Link Pulley Transaxle Washer Lock 7 16 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 Shaft Clutch Brake Pedal Bolt Shoulder Washer Hardened Washer Flat Pin Roll Hub Cover Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 Unc Key Woodruff NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 39 TRACTOR
18. 1003 Screw Choke Control Bracket 943 690589 Seal O Ring Oil Pump Cover 947 499809 Solenoid Fuel 965 499613 Cover Oil Pump 967 273638 Filter Pre Cleaner 968 698075 Cover Air Cleaner 975 499810 Bowl Float 977 499812 Gasket Set Carburetor 987 691000 Seal Throtile Shaft 1005 499603 Fan Flywheel 1013 690954 Nipple Oil Filter 1017 690770 Screen Oil Pump 1019 690103 Kit Label 1022 690971 Gasket Rocker Cover 1023 499599 Cover Rocker Cylinder 1 1023A499600 Cover Rocker Cylinder 2 1024 499054 Pump Oil 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel 1026A690982 Rod Push Aluminum 1027 696854 Filter Oil 1029 690972 Arm Rocker 1035 691042 Shaft Pump 1036 695704 Label Emission 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 1058 274794 Owner s Manual 1070 691058 Screw Flywheel Fan 1090 691293 Retainer Brush 1095 694013 Kit Valve Overhaul 1100 690973 Pivot Rocker Arm 1119 691183 Screw Alternator 1123 690987 Qi Seal O Ring Solenoid Re tainer 1124 690988 Qi Seal O Ring Fuel Transfer Tube 1126 690991 Screw Fuel Transfer Tube 1127 690992 Screw Float Bowl 1128 690990 Screw ee Nozzle 1169 693140 Screw Carburetor Cover Plate 1267 698440 Latch Blower Housing RPM Settings Low Speed 1900 2100 High Speed 3000 3200 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 Overhaul Kit Key No 1095 NOTE
19. 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 41 ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 DESCRIPTION Engine Briggs Model No 40H777 0241 E1 Order parts from engine manuf Muffler Side Pulley V Idier Keeper Asm Belt Engine VGT Bushing Clutch Electric Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch Tank Fuel Rear 5 0 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel 175437X505 Control Throttle Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 X 5 8 175440X505 Control Choke KEY PART NO NO 4 lisez 2 149723 8 121361X 9 177748 10 175287 11 170056 12 143996 15 179115 18 20 21 171875 22 24 11050600 25 73920600 26 3645 27 139277 28 7834R 29 137180 Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit SPARK ARRESTER KIT PART NO 37 123487X 39 17490636 40 17490664 41 126197X 42 10040700 43 179953 45 73510400 47 175288 62 146629 69 165391 70 176069 71 176070 74 162295 79 183906 81 148456 82 181654 83 171877 84 17060624 DESCRIPTION Clamp Hose Screw TT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 UNC Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 UNC Washer 1 1 2 OD X 15 32 ID X 250 Washer Lock 7 16 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 3 75 Gr 5 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Spacer Shield Heat Muffler CV Intek Gasket Tube Exhaust LH Tube Exhaust RH Elbow Street Brass Screw Socket Head 5 16 18 x 1 Tube Drain Oil Easy Plug Oil Drain Easy Bolt 5 16 18unc X 1 3 4 W Sems Screw Thdrol 3 8 1
20. 6 x 1 1 2 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches1 inch 25 4 mm 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO 1 180597 2 180166 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 171877 10 180186 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134800 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot Fender Clip Push In Hinged Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 18Uncx 3 4 w Sems Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Split KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 146 121250X Spring Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 18 19171912 Washer 17 32x1 3 16x12 Ga 19 166369 Knob Seat 20 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 37 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 38 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 1 39 19131610 Washer Flat 13 32 x 1 x 10 Ga NOTE Ail component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 DECALS 2 9 1 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 182168 Decal Dash Panel 11 181249 Decal Clutch Brake 2 164085 Decal Dash 12 146047 Decal V Belt Drive Schematic 3 186316 Decal Hood Craftsman RH 14 160397 Decal V Belt Schematic 4 186317 Decal Hood Craftsman LH 17 186399 Decal Engine 5 149516 Decal Battery DNGR PSN 19 138047 Decal Battery ENG Asm 23 106202X Reflector Taillight 6 133644 Decal Maintenance 179768X428 Pad
21. All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 54 SG SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX down the face of siopes never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on siopes A 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 Get it fixed at your home or ours 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 tems like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 USA 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 Part
22. BURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment 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 27 28 STO 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 WARNING 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 in a 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 replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 3 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance sect
23. Drive Pinion 1st Reduction Gear Shaft 1st Reduction Shaft Spacer 3rd Reduction Pinion High 2nd Reduction Gear Needle Bearing Low Speed Gear and 2nd Reduction Pinion Cluster Reverse Gear Key Hi Pro 1 8 x 17 32 Klip Ring Intermediate Speed Gear High Speed Gear Thrust Bearing Race Intermediate and High Speed Cluster Pinions Input Shaft Low Speed Pinion E Ring Reverse Idler Gear Needle Bearing Sealing Washer Nut Hex Jam 7 16 20 Oil Seal Reverse Idler Shaft Gearshift Lever Bent Gearshift Cap Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin Shift Lever Guide Ball Keyed Spring Washer 15 32 x 15 16 x 16 Ga Shift Mechanism Seal Washer 9 16 x 15 16 x 12 Ga Gearshift Gate and Reinforcement Shift Ball Cover Gasket Cotter Pin 1 8 x 3 4 Screw Hex Washer HD Gearshift Lever Assembly Transaxle 6 Speed Complete Assembly NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 304 1036 EMISSION LABEL 50 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 1179 P sil Ps s7 i a COLO 22 1728777 Burg e722 A 1508 Hj 130 26 10 11264 112430 1050 633 987 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET o 4 137 GIO
24. EA Control gt 4 Parking Brake pet Pi Range Shift Lever Adjustment g Knob Gear Shift Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor RANGESHIFT LEVER Allows high H and low L speed for all forward and reverse gears ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine AMMETER Indicates battery charging or discharging PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake into the brake position 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safe
25. Front Electric Chassis Front Suspension a Double Loop Bracket Suspension Mower Brackets ulley Retainer Bracket Spring Shoulder Gauge Bolt Wheel 3 8 3 8 16 Double Center Loop Locknut Retainer Anti S Spring Bar Use Pliers For Retainer Springs Double Loop Retainer Spring inward pointing deck pins AS J Loop Down Front Plate Assembly D Single Loop Retainer Springs Deflector Shield CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower 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 re placing motion mower drive and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Ad justments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Y CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely Y
26. Hex 7 16 14 x 1 Gr 5 88 STD551143 Washer Lock Hvy Hicl Spr 7 16 91 180374 Rail Frame Lh 106 17580520 Screw Thdrol Hex Head Zinc Mwr 122 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 130 171875 Screw HWHD Hi Lo 1413 16 x 3 4 137 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x1 Gr 5 138 179125X428 Cupholder 139 171873 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 TT 142 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 144 161900 Bracket Dash Lh 148 164655 Extrusion Bumper 150 175352 Duct Heat Hood 152 177956 Shield Browning 153 179761 Lens Asm Stealth Bar 156 17000512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 157 161840 Lens Bar Stealth Bar 158 17670608 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 159 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 161 179612X428 Console Fuel Window 162 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 Unc 165 183554 Bracket Support Fuel Tank NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 37 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 GROUND DRIVE 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO NO 3 7563R 4 17490508 5 STD541437 6 STD561210 7 149176 8 12000034 9 140080 10 142509 11 136927 12 73750800 13 139419 14 138901 15 STD551037 16 143012 17 126909X 18 137104 19 136926 21 23260412 22 633A109 23 106932X 24 136925 25 136923 26 137552 27 17490528 28 73350600 29 137213 30 19131616 34 71673 35 137648 36 149412 37 121749X 38 150035 39 74321016 40 178575 41 73931000 42 8883R 46 145170 47 138228 48 72110612 50 131494 51 STD541437 52 139123 54 161590 55 1
27. MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_5 vgt 40 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO 1 139768 2 178557 3 6855M 4 161849 5 161848 6 6266H 7 121748X 8 12000029 9 DESCRIPTION Wheel Steering Axle Asm Front Fitting Grease Spindle Asm LH Spindle Asm RH Bearing Race Thrust Harden Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip T5304 75 184946X505 Cap Spindle 10 74781044 11 136518 12 73901000 13 121749X 14 STD551137 15 STD541537 16 145103 18 175572 19 156011 Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asm Steering Draglink Ball Joint Solid Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt 20 172020X428 Boot Steering 21 100711L 22 155105 23 152927 24 19133812 25 STD523710 26 139769 27 3366R 28 17000612 29 104239X 31 138136 32 19111610 33 STD551131 34 74780512 35 138059 36 186799 41 155246 42 17490508 Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg Bik Screw Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Cap Wheel Steering Bearing Col Strg Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Bearing Flange Bushing Nyliner Snap Washer 11 32 x 1 x 10 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 Bolt Fin Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gear Sector Steering Tie Rod Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97 Screw Thdrol 5
28. NE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING MAKE POSITION OFF ON LIGHTS oy PTO SWITCH Leal rom our l 30 C F 8 EA D RELAY O e REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 9 o 3 n gt lo0 YELLOW ALTERNATOR 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED BROWN a BLACK 0 EY 7 HEADLIGHTS 275970 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 ELECTRICAL 34 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 3 4 8 76034 Tray Battery 10 145211 Bolt 1 4 20 x 7 5 Zinc 11 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1 4 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 175688 Harness Socket Light W 4152J 22 4152 Bulb Light 24 185464 Cable Battery 25 146149 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch ign 33 140403 Key ignition 40 170238 Harness ign 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 79 175242 Light Asm 81 109748X Relay Asm NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 35
29. OOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center Poor grass discharge Battery will not charge Engine backfires when turning engine OFF Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel oo N o PR ON 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 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned ouf Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 32 om NP AR WN 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
30. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN GARDEN TRACTOR 22 0 HP 50 Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No 917 275970 This product has a low emission engine which operates Lo differently from previously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT For answers to your questions Read and follow all Safety about this product Call Rules and Instructions before 1 800 659 5911 7 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 Maintenance Safety Rules sas Service and Adjustments di Product Specifications 6 Storage a z 30 Assembly Pre Operation e 8 Troubleshooting Operation z Repair Parts Maintenance Schedule 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 owners 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 Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the two full years During the first 30 days of purchase
31. RATE 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 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Lower mower with attachment lift con trol 15 3 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES isengage attachment clutch control AUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Hen Pret en dida Switch Pull Out To z Low Shield Push In To Disengage TO OPERATE ON HILLS AWARNING 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 starting up or down hills Aoig stopping or changing speed on ills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range shift lever to low L position Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release park ing brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to hi
32. Special Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 32 137150 Spring Compression Inf Hgt 34 137167 Rod Adj Lift 35 138057 Knob inf 3 8 16 Unc 38 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 39 123935X Plug Hole 40 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 41 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 42 19112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 43 123934X Scale indicator Height 70 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock 72 110452X Nut Push Phos amp Oil 73 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 75 175805 Plate Asm Susp Front 76 175560 Pin Flange 78 175689 Trunnion Front Susp 80 126684X Washer Shim 82 169484 Retainer Clip NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 45 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 MOWER DECK 46 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 181606 Mower Deck Weldment 50 2 STD541413 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 3 72110506 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 4 76313 Runner Mower LH 5 138457 Bracket Asm Sway Bar 6 STD624008 Retainer Spring 7 178024 Bar Sway Deck 8 850857 Bolt 3 8 24 x 1 25 Gr 8 Patched 9 STD551137 Washer Lock Hvy 3 8 Unplated 10 140296 Washer Hard Blade Mower Vented The following blades are available 11 137380 Blade 50 Hi Lift Std 7 156468 Blade 50 Hi Lift Premium For better wear 13 137553 Shaft Asm W Lower Brg 14 137152 Housing Mandrel 50 Vent 15 110485xX Bearing Ball Mandrel 16 174493 Stripper Mower Vent
33. TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis stealth_40 vgt 36 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 180375 Rail Frame RH 2 175282 Drawbar Gt 4 73680700 Nut Crownlock Hex 7 16 14UNC 5 163976X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyi 6 157882 Dash Lower Vgt One Piece 7 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 8 184668 Support Battery 14 175260X613 Hood Asm Pnt Stealth YTGT 16 121794X Cover Access 17 17060612 Screw 18 174515X613 Grille 19 19131312 Washer 13 32x13 16x12 Ga 20 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 21 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 24 179717X613 Fooirest RH 28 179716X613 Footrest LH 30 145051X014 Saddle Sikscr Vgt 31 161419 Brace Supt 1 pc VGT Strg 32 161327 Bracket Pivot Chassis Lh 33 161326 Bracket Pivot Chassis Rh 34 177018 Plate Asm 35 19111116 Washer 11 32x11 16x16 Ga 36 17060512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 37 179772X613 Fender 39 175278 Bracket Axle Front 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 45 154913 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Rh 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 56 154914 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Lh 58 183569 Bracket Fender 60 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 63 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 66 17490608 Screw Thdr 3 8 16 x 1 2 67 156973 Guide Belt Gear Drive 68 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 70 177679 Keeper Belt 84 142992 Stop Over Center Mower 85 144911 Bracket Support Transaxle 86 74780716 Bolt Fin
34. Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage 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 necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 5 Gallons Capacity Unleaded and Type Regular Oit Type SAE 30 above 32 F API SF SJ SAE 5W 30 below 32 F W Filter 4 0 Pints W O Filter 3 75 Pints Champion QC12YC Oil Capacity Spark Plug Gap 040 Ground Speed MPH Lo 0 7 1 4 2 3 0 9 Front Rear Hi 1 7 3 3 5 4 2 1 14 PSI 10 PSI Reverse Tire Pressure Charging System Battery 16 Amps 3600 RPM Amp Hr 35 Min CCA 280 Case size 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 p
35. ace the suspension arms on inward pointing deck pins Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown 7 Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown 8 Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin If necessary move mower side to side to give space between plate and mower brackets IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower pulley grooves 9 Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring 10 If equipped turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension 11 Raise deck to highest position 12 Assemble gauge wheels as shown us ing long shoulder bolts 3 8 washers and 3 8 16 center locknuts Tighten securely 13 Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation sec tion of this manual 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 the plate and mower brackets
36. an five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center With Parking Brake Engaged Jam Nut Operating Arm Z TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest It is not necessary to remove mower BELT REMOVAL 1 Engage parking brake creates slack in belt 2 Remove mower drive belt from electric clutch pulley only See TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual 3 Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pul ley 4 Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys then off engine pulley and front V idler pul ley 5 Pull belt out of all belt keepers BELT INSTALLATION 1 Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and front V idler making sure to route belt inside of belt keep ers 2 Put belt coming from V idler above mid span belt keeper then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown 3 Make sure V part of belt engages V idler 4 Place belt around transaxle pulley beginning at top V part of belt should engage transaxle pulley 5 Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper 6 Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keepers 7 Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley os IMPORTANT Check Brake Adjustme
37. an oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles
38. ant Move Boots to Lubricate 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 powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly Engine 18 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per forming any maintenance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be 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 Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are working properly If your trac tor does not function as described repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position When the engi
39. ary Spring Primary Bar Asm Wheel Gauge Wheel Gauge Bolt Shoulder Pin Clevis Bracket Wheel Gauge Washer Hardened Bolt Carriage 5 16 x 1 2 Washer 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga Pulley Idler Flat Mower Keeper Belt Idler 44 50 Nut Centerlock 3 8 16 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Gr 5 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 Mandrel Assembly Includes Key Nos 8 10 13 15 31 and 33 Replacement Mower Complete NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 47 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 TRANSAXLE 48 TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO NO 1 4197R 2 12000034 3 4199R 4 4216R 5 4215R 6 4217R 7 174728 8 74020652 9 7392M 10 137261 11 4985R 12 6266H 13 4212R 14 137125 15 6276H 16 633A63 17 8118M 18 8740H1 19 122238X 20 4218R 21 6252H1 22 7810H 23 6262H 24 7393R 25 992R1 26 139111 27 4986R 28 122254X 29 6269H 80 5855H 31 174731 32 6277H 33 4225R 34 7396H 35 4198R 36 4200R 37 7395H 38 160789 39 174729 40 13320400 41 17580520 45 6271H 46 13060200 49 4895H 50 4222R 51 1529R TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275970 DESCRIPTION Axle Shaft Retaining Ring Final Drive Gear Differential Gear Differential Pinion Differential Carrier Axle Thrust Washer Bolt Hex Head 3 8 24 x 3 1 4 1 Thread Length Steel Ball Spring Shift Fork Detent Shift Fork High Low Range Thrust Bearing Race Ath Reduction Pinion Shaft Brake Snap Ring Crescent Type H
40. asher from steering shaft 2 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 3 Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft 4 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter 5 Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt lock washer and large flat washer previously removed Tighten securely 6 Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel 7 Remove protective materials from trac tor hood and grill Steering Wheel insert Hex Bolt amp Lock Washer Large Flat Wheel Washer Steering Wheel eo Adapter Steering Shaft FE Steering Sleeve IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR 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 INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob 1 Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor 2 Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing Remove the cardboard packing and discard 3 P
41. 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 appear 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 BATTERY gt 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 4 gyour tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of elec trolyte 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 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
42. ctor Hood Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers ex pense 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 to fast position 2 Check that swivel is against stop If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Loosen knob and remove cover as sembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob TO ADJUST CAR
43. der to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor warnine Tow only the attach ments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the man ufacturer 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 WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro ductive harm WARNING 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 I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instruc tions in the manual and on the machine before starting Only allow responsible adults 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 blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Sto
44. e 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 SF SJ 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 changing oil Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting Oil Drain Valve Closed and Locked Position Unlock drain valve by pushing upward slightly and turning counterclockwise To open pull down on the drain valve After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing upward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve 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 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 FUL line on dipstick Tighten cap onto the tube securely
45. easures 012 at all three slot loca tions cut in the side of brake plate NOTE After installing a new electric clutch run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate Rotor Clutch Plate 012 Nylon Slot 3 Locknut 3 Brake Plate TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 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 2 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 3 4 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 3 4 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater th
46. ed 17 106735X Rod Hinge 18 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 19 105304X Cap Sleeve 20 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 21 137607 Bracket Deflector 22 110452X Nut Push 23 110509X428 Shield Deflector Mower 24 136320 Runner RH 25 19111216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 27 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 28 132823 Spacer Spring Stop idler 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Rolling Washer Head 31 178342 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 129963 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 84 72140610 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 35 72110616 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 2 86 72110608 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 37 137166 Stiffener Arm idler KEY PART NO NO 38 173979 39 131494 40 174375 42 TD533107 43 136460 44 165723 45 STD541437 46 74760628 47 137200 48 137729 49 136574 50 137272 51 137273 52 184058 53 180807 54 148763 55 144959 56 138687 57 136577 58 133957 59 184219 60 139031 61 136573 62 178515 63 72110504 64 19121414 65 151831 66 156009 67 73980600 99 72110614 116 73680500 143651 181689 DESCRIPTION Keeper Belt Idler Pulley Idler Flat Pulley Driven Bolt 5 16 18 Une x 3 4 Arm Idler Secondary Spacer Retainer Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 1 3 4 Cover Mandrel RH Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 Cover Mandrel LH Arm Idler Primary Spring Secondary Pulley idler V Groove Shield Idler V Belt Mower Primary V Belt Mower Second
47. engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature The attachments can be used during the engine warm up period and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly 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 Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will 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 direction making left hand turns until finished 17 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load
48. er Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh 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 Loss of power Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven Cutting too much grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position Build up of grass leaves and trash under mower Dirty air filter Low oil level dirty oil Faulty spark plug Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel ON oF V N Water in fuel 10 Spark plug wire loose 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves out of adjustment Worn bent
49. es 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 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery 3 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 Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY AWARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hood to raised position 2 Remove te
50. from electric clutch pulley Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the As sembly section of this manual Suspension Arms Front Mower Bracket i TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT e Raise mower to its highest position Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of mower Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same If adjustment is necessary make adjust ment on one 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 3 16 Recheck measurements after adjusting Retainer Springs Both Sides Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjustment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level
51. ghest 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 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
52. igh Low Range Gears Needle Bearing Sintered Iron Bearing Shift Fork Shaft High Low Range Differential Pinion Spacer Differential Pinion Bushing Gripco Centerlock Nut 3 8 24 Shift Fork R H Oil Seal Sintered Iron Bearing Shift Fork Shaft Shift Fork L H Shift Shaft High Low Range Oil Seal Pressure Relief Valve Gearcase Reverse Idler Shaft and Bearings R H includes Key No s 17 18 25 33 50 63 77 and 82 Dowel Pin Needle Bearing Thrust Bearing Race 4th Reduction Gear Shaft Ath Reduction Gear Spacer Thrust Bearing Race Gate Lower Shift Gearcase and Bearings L H Includes Key Numbers 18 25 49 50 2 51 and 52 Pipe Plug 1 2 14 N PT Bolt Hex 5 16 18 UNC x 1 1 4 Oil Seal Pipe Plug 1 4 18 N PT Needle Bearing Needle Bearing Needle Bearing 49 KEY PART NO NO 52 8119M 53 4220R 54 4209R 55 4213R 56 4442R 57 4195R 58 4214R 59 4194R 60 7528R 61 4208R 62 4207R 63 7398H 64 4203R 65 4204R 66 2898J 67 12000033 68 4205R 69 4206R 70 1370H 71 633A69 72 139120 73 4201R 74 12000008 75 1153R 77 6803J 79 1167R 80 73360700 81 6270H 82 136984 84 5384J 85 2978J 86 633A85 87 8739H1 88 4924H 89 19151516 90 110542X 91 19181511 92 75 93 6274H 94 76020412 96 159783 97 633A109 98 174741 DESCRIPTION Needle Bearing Thrust Bearing Race 3rd Reduction Pinion Low 4th Reduction Gear 3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer 2nd Reduction Gear Shaft Final
53. ing fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cool ing shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the 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 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 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gas
54. ion 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 RAGE which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur
55. knob counterclockwise to lower cutting height 14 The cutting height range is approximately 1 1 2 to 4 1 2 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 approximately 2 1 2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow 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 2 Lower mower with lift control Remove rear retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel Lower gauge wheels to ground Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and in sert clevis pins Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground Replace retainer springs into clevis pins Clevis Pin Retainer Spring Bracket E TO OPE
56. l Piston Assembly Standard Piston Assembly 010 Over size Piston Assembly 020 Over size Piston Assembly 030 Over size Ring Set Piston oie Ove Ring Set Piston 010 Over size Ring Set Piston 020 Over size Ring Set Piston 030 Over size Lock Piston Pin Pin Piston Rod Connecting Screw Connecting Rod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Valve Intake Spring Valve Exhaust Retainer Valve Keeper Valve Tappet Valve Camshaft Short Block 40H777 0241 E2 Replacement Engine Manifold Intake J Gasket Intake Ot Gasket Intake Stud Carburetor Screw Intake Manifold Screen Rotating Screw Rotating Screen Washer Flywheel Plug Oil Screw Throttle Valve Kit Idle Speed Pin Float Hinge Valve Float Needle Valve Choke Jet Main Standard Jet Main High Altitude KEY NO 121 125 130 131 133 135 137 141 142 146 150 160 163 165 187 PART NO 499811 499804 690993 499805 499806 499803 690994 499807 499808 690979 690995 690996 691001 693148 691050 697712 690960 690083 697674 691019 695238 691021 691022 698231 690412 691023 691048 690718 695666 690957 690956 691024 695134 DESCRIPTION Kit Carburetor Overhaul Carburetor Valve Throttle Kit Throttle Shaft Float Carburetor Tube Fuel Transter Gasket Float Bowl Kit Choke Shaft Nozzle Carburetor Key Timing Ot Gasket Nozzle Retainer Solenoid
57. l before storage Il SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it SAFETY RULES DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Un even terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Follow the manufacturer s recommend ations for wheel weights or counter weights to improve stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use g
58. lace seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolts are positioned over the large slotted holes in pan 4 Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor 5 Pivot seat and pan forward and as semble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten 6 Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat 7 Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down 8 Get off seat without moving its ad justed position 9 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 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 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 pee and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed
59. ne 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 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low access to blades 2 Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble blade 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 grade 8 heat treated Mandrel A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified by six lines on the bolt head 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
60. 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 CAUTION 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 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 Place gear shift lever in neut
61. nt Clutching Idler Clutching Flat Idler Above Midspan Engine Belt Keeper Pulley Idier en Keeper Transaxle Engine Twists by Pulley Pulle Keeper vadier As Viewed from Bottom 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 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal Repair tire and reassemble Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover REAR WHEEL 1 Block rear axle securely 2 Remove five 5 hub bolts to allow wheel removal 3 Repair tire and reassemble Replace and tighten hub bolts securely 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 a ae NH Retaining Washers g Rin Axle Cover 5 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY AAWARNING Lead acid batteri
62. nual mandrel pulley as shown 2 Remove mower See TO REMOVE 10 Roll belt over R H mandrel pulley MOWER in this section of this man hi sure belt is in all grooves prop ual 3 Remove screws from R H mandrel 11 Reconnect spring to bolt in mower cover and remove cover Unhook housing and reinstall R H mandrel spring from bolt on mower housing cover 4 Carefully roll belt off R H mandrel pul 12 Reinstall mower to tractor See IN ley y p STALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in 5 Remove belt from center mandrel gt St u an A ulley idler pulley and L H mandrel heassemble mower drive beit See BIS HET TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT 6 Remove any dirt or grass which may in this section of this manual have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface Mower Blade Drive Belt Center Mandrel R H Mandrel Cover Secondary Idier Arm Spring Sway Bar Bracket Idler Pulley 24 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service The clutch has a built in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Make sure attachment clutch and igni tion switches are in OFF position 2 Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor m
63. oline 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 SER VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED 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 REMOVE MOWER 1 2 3 4 Remove retainer spring holding 8 9 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting Lower mower to its lowest position anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti swaybar from bracket Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly and remove plate Remove retainer springs from suspen sion arms at deck and disengage arms from deck Raise attachment lift to its highest posi tion Slide mower forward and remove belt
64. 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 ing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death Awarnine In or
65. p machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direc tion and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unat tended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow 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 un loading the machine into a trailer or truck Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related in juries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury 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 coo
66. ral N position Move attachment clutch to disengaged position Move throttle control to fast position Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below 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 push choke control in wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start pull the choke con trol out and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above 7 When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly ak O ND 16 The attachments and ground drive can now 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 7 When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the en gine to accept small changes in speed and load until the choke control is fully in If the
67. rass catcher on steep slopes Ill CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity Never as sume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fail off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Never run a machine inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equip ment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Cle
68. rminal guard 3 Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 4 Install new battery with terminals in 26 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 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Terminal e Hex Access Bolt Door T Positive E Red Cable Terminal Guard Negative Black SS Cable 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 30 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 headlight 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 conne
69. roperly Always observe the SAFETY RULES ERS ONER 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 A 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 6 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 through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all prod ucts it may require repair from time to time That s when having a Repair Protec tion 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
70. rvice center CORRECTION 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 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 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check ail wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other o amp Noma amp N qualified service cent
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72. side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance F directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front plate 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 housing loosen nut Q on both front links an equal num ber of turns When distance F is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower housing loosen nut H from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut G on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance F is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front links NOTE Each full turn of nut G will change distance F by approximately 3 8 Recheck side to side adjustment Mandrel VE BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH Nut G Assembly TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1 Park tractor on a level surface Engage
73. 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 ans 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 cal Ban 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 or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning
74. tures 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 All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation 5 Check for loose fasteners 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 Tie Rod Ball Joints Front Wheel Bearing Zerk Front Wheel Bearing Zerk Gear Teeth Check Add Transaxle Fluid SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil General Purpose Grease Refer to Maintenance ENGINE Section Spray silicone lubri
75. ty mask worn over spectacles 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 Push In to Disengaged Attachment Clutch A Switch Pull Out To Throttle Control Brake Positio Clutch Engaged Brake Pedal Disengaged Position Drive _ Position Gear Shift iti Height Adjustment Position Knob Lever 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 to slow position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position to allow engine to idle 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
76. zard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury A CAUTION when used without the alert symbol indicates a situation that could result in damage Failure to follow instructions to the tractor and or engine could result in serious injury or HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which death The safety alert symbol if not avoided could result in death serious injury is used to identify safety inform and or property damage ation about hazards which can 4 FIRE indicates a hazard which if not avoided result in death serious injury could result in death serious injury and or and or property damage property damage 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE 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 ee ae Switch Ammeter Sa E D Attachment Throttle Control A N Clutch Switch TH JG y Lift Lever Plunger Clutch Brake Pedal 7 mc N Attachment A y Lift Lever Choke Mea

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