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Craftsman 917.273220 Owner`s manual

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1. viv LI ea p ep pps jv 1 EN a a ee E e sl pe Replace Spark Plug pL pe s EBENE 2212 20 24 php Esp 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 5 equipped with adjustable system 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 6 Not required equipped with maintenance iree battery 3 equipped with filter change every 50 hours 7 Tighten front soda pivot bolt to 35 ft Ibs maximum 4 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soll Do not overtighlen GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does not cover OTie Rod Bail Joints items that h ve been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value Spindle Zerk Spindie Zerk from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodi Front Front cally to properly maintain your tractor Wheel Wheel All adjustments in the Service and Bearing Bearing Adjustments section of this manual should Zerk Zerk be checked at least once each season Steering Engine Once a year you should replace the Sector spark plug clean or replace air filter and Gear Teeth check bled es and belts for wear Anew spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help
2. Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Purge transmission Move throttle control to SLOW position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 sec onds before stopping engine 34 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 SCHEMATIC CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP SMART SPARK ELECTRONICS EQUIPPED WITH SPECIAL m 21 87A ALTERNATOR SYSTEM 98 85 T ee a E RELAY HEADUGHTS BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR GFC OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE PTO SWITCH i L IGNITION SWITCH WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE orc SPEED ATIDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NONE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL THEIR BRIGHTEST REMOVABLE on ETE E i CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS REGULATOR ENGINE ON FOR ENGINE N NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED PURPLE WIRE SHORTING CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR PED WIRE WHITEWIRE RED WIRE SERVICING OF UNIT THEY CARBURETOR SHOULD BE REPLACED SOLENOID OIL SENTRY PROPERLY SECURE YOUR E GREEN WIRE WIRE FOR STARTER 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 ELECTRICAL C 7722 36 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 ELECTRICAL KEY NO 1 2 8 10 11 12 16 21 22 26 28 27 29 30 33 40
3. Loose or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power Cutting too much grass too Setin Higher Cut posi fast tion reduce speed e Throttle in CHOKE position Adjust throttle control Build up of grass leaves and Clean underside of mower hous trash under mower ing Dirty air filter Clean replace air filter Low oil level dirty oil Check oil level change oil Faulty spark plug Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire e Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Water in fuel Spark plug wire loose Dirty engine air screenffins Clean engine air screenffins Dirty clogged muffler Clean replace muffler Loose or damaged wiring Check all wiring e Carburetor out of adjustment See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Engine valves out of adjust e Contact an authorized service ment center Worn bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Replace blade mandrel Tighte
4. Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified by six lines on the bolt head TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpening 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 it is on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with bal ancer Slide blade onto 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 hori zontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not a Center Hole 5 8 Bolt or Pin BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use However 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 TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the batter
5. Install one front link in top hole of the left hand front mower bracket and left hand front suspension bracket Retain with two single loop retainer springs as shown install second front link in right hand front suspension bracket only and retain with single loop retainer spring as shown Slide right side of mower back and install link in top hole of right hand front mower bracket Retain with single loop retainer spring as shown Turn height adjustment knob counter clockwise until it stops Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck pins If necessary rock and raise front of mower to align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms Retain with double loop retainer springs with loops down as shown Connect anti sway bar to chassis brack Front Mower Bracket 10 et under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspen sion Front Suspension Brackets Single Loop Retainer Springs Discharge Guard Raise deck to highest position Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation sec tion of this manual 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
6. 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 ea For in house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 REPAIR 1 800 473 7274 Para pedir servicio de reparaci n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 E For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Product Type Part Number Model Number Part Description SEARS America s Repair Speciansts 164174 Rev 4 9 3 98 TR RH JH Printed in U S A
7. 10 24 063 14 Baffle valley 2 side 11 24 063 31 Baffle cylinder barret 1 side 12 24 063 23 Baffle valley 1 side 13 M 0545010 gr hex flange M5x0 8x10 2 NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 063 36 Baffle blower housing M 0545010 a hex flange M5x0 8x10 2 7 Cover control N A 24 086 06 Screw phillips hd 11 16x3 4 2 AIR INTAKE FILTRATION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 24 164 06 Manifold intake 2 M 0651055 Screw hex flange M6x1 0x55 4 3 24 041 01 Gasket intake manifold 2 4 24 041 14 Gasket air cleaner base 5 24 094 13 Base air cleaner 6 24 041 13 Gasket fuel spitback cup 7 24 109 05 Cup fuel spitback 8 24 083 05 Precleaner element 9 24 083 03 Element air cleaner 10 230046 Seal breather 11 24 096 01 Cover inner air cleaner 12 12 100 01 Wing Nut 13 24 0965 65 Cover air cleaner 14 54 755 01 Kit knob with seal Includes 15 amp 16 15 24 153 15 O Ring 16 25 341 03 Knob cover NOT ILLUSTRATED 61 12 113 53 Decal air cleaner STARTING SYSTEM KEY NO N 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ENGINE CONTROLS KEY NO mb m on 26 27 28 PART NO 12 098 03 M 0839080 M 0841080 52 211 05 12 301 01 52 168 01 52 089 09 52 323 03 52 221 01 12 471 01 52 100 09 52 435 02 12 170 03 12 239 01 24 755 84 12 090 10 12 081 02 52 100 10 PART NO SM 0642025 24 090 14 M 0641060 24 089 01
8. 25 158 08 24 079 04 25 158 11 M 0647060 X 25 52 24 090 20 25 431 01 277341 24 079 10 M 0639016 24 126 59 X 25 72 24 112 10 24 090 09 24 089 18 M 0401030 24 126 17 24 144 11 24 086 06 M 0446030 M 0545016 24 089 20 M 0645016 12 237 01 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV26S TYPE NUMBER 69526 DESCRIPTION Starter solenoid shift Screw hex flange M8x1 24x80 2 Nut hex flange M8x1 25 Bolt thru M5x0 8x99 2 Cap commutator end Insulator Spring brush 4 Holder brush Kit brush Includes 7 Frame Nut starter Solenoid Armature Pinion drive Kit starter repair Lever starter drive Cap drive end Nut starter 2 DESCRIPTION Screw hex flange M6x1 0x25 Lever governor Nut hex flange M6x1 0 Spring linkage Bushing linkage retaining Linkage throttle Bushing throttle linkage 2 Nut hex M6x1 0 3 Washer plain 1 4 Lever choke Spacer Washer spring 3 8 Linkage choke Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 Bracket control Washer plain 1 4 3 Spacer Lever throttle control 2 Spring govemor Screw hex cap M4 0 7x30 Bracket throttle shaft Shaft throttle e Phillips hd 11 16x3 4 2 Nut hex 4 0 7 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 2 Spring throttle shaft Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 3 Clamp cable 2 62 OIL PANLUBRICATION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 M 0645025 227 hex flange M6x1 0x25 2 2 M 063100
9. Adjusting Bar Paes Seas 4 Clevis Pins 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga im OO 12 Carriage Bolts 12 Nuts 5 16 18 x 5 8 Mis 9 v 27 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Shoulder Bolt ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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 Steering ASSEMBLY Wheel insert A socket wrench set will make assembly Hex Bolt easier Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below Lock Washer 1 9 16 wrench 1 3 4 Socket w Ey Large Fl 1 Pliers drive rachet gt 2 1 1 2 wrench 1 Phillips Screw 1 Utility knife driver 1 Tire pressure gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in Steering Wheel this manual it means from your point of Wheel Adapter view when you are in the operating posi Tab tion seated behind the steering wheel Steering m abs TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM an UNPACK CARTON Steering Remove all accessible loose parts and Shaft parts boxes from shipping carton See page 6 Cut from top to bottom along lines on Steering all four corners of shipping carton and Sleeve lay panels flat Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove BE
10. Remove belt from center mandrel pul ley idler pulley and left hand mandrel pulley Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface Check secondary idler arm and idier to see that they rotate Was Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and vis bracket Install new belt in lower groove of left hand mandrel pulley idier pulley and center mandrel pulley as shown Roll belt over right hand mandrel pulley Make sure belt is in all grooves et A Reconnect spring to boit in mower housing and reinstall right hand mandrel cover Reinstall mower to tractor See INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual Reassemble mower drive belt See TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual Left Hand Mandrel Secondary Idier Arm Spring Anti Sway Bar Bracket 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 your nearest authorized service center depart ment Make sure attachment clutch and igni tion switches are in OFF position Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures 012 at all three slot loca tions cut in the
11. 16 Ga Spacer Spring Stop Idier Screw Thdrol Washer Head Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Pulley Mandrel Washer Spacer Mower Vented Bolt Carraige 38 16 1 1 4 Bolt Carraige 3 8 16 x 2 Bolt Carraige 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Stiffener Arm Idler Keeper Belt Idler Pulley Idler Flat Pulley Driven Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 Arm ldler Secondary KEY PART NO 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 58 59 62 63 64 65 66 67 99 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 112 113 NO 122052X 570541437 74760628 137200 137729 136574 137272 137273 139245 137789 139573 144959 138687 133957 137644 133943 72110612 19121414 151831 156009 73930600 72110614 153390 155986X505 156941 156852 156853 156854 156856 72010505 73980500 19171216 72110504 158325 143651 DESCRIPTION Spacer Retainer Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 1 3 4 Cover Mandrel RH Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5 8 Cover Mandrel LH Am idler Primary Spring Secondary Pulley Idler V Groove Shield Idler V Belt Mower Primary V Belt Mower Secondary Spring Primary Wheel Gauge Batt Shoulder Washer Hardened Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Ga Pulley Flat Idler Keeper Belt Idler Nut Centerlock 3 8 16 UNC Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Gr 5 Washer Felt Bar Adjusting Gauge Wheel Pin Head Pivot Bracket Pnt Ga
12. 24 757 18 24 757 19 24 757 20 24 757 21 24 757 22 DESCRIPTION Crankshaft Includes 2 Plug cup DESCRIPTION Gasket exhaust 2 Stud M8x1 25x33 4 Gasket Set DESCRIPTION Kit carburetor w gaskets Includes 2 6 Gasket carburetor Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately includes 24 234 02 24 757 18 24 757 19 24 757 20 24 757 21 24 757 22 Gasket air cleaner base Bracket throttle stop Screw pan hd M2 5x0 45x5 Stud M6x1 0x110 2 Nut hex flange M6x1 0 2 Line fuel 10 5 8 Clamp hose 6 Screw hex cap M6x1 7x18 2 Pump fuel puise Nut plastic 2 Line fuel 13 1 2 2 Filter fuel Chamber float bowl Kit overhaul w gaskets Kit choke repair w gaskets Kit gasket Kit accelerator pump w gaskets Kit solenoid replacement w gaskets 63 v9 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL pe pe SIGHTING NOT ACROSS HILL GUIDE C E SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE TA 15 MAX Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 65 66 67 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART
13. 45 46 47 50 81 83 PART NO 144927 74760412 7603 145211 150109 145769 153664 161785 4152 108824X 157899 73510400 160784 163968 140403 164099 122822X 110940X 164881 154963 109748X 163996 DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 3 4 Tray Battery Boit 1 4 20 x 7 5 Zinc Hold down Battery Dash Mount Nut Push Nylon 1 4 Switch Interlock Push In Hamess Light Bulb Light Fuse Cable Ground Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC Switch Plunger Switch Ign Key Ignition Hamess Ign Ammeter Meter Hour Screw Switch PTO Relay Asm Socket Light Bulb NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 37 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES fee 39 17 74 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 150253 Rail Frame RH VGT 2 140506 Drawbar Gt 4 73800700 Nut Lock Hex 7 16 Unc 5 163976 Dash 6 157882 Dash Asm Lower VGT 7 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 8 145166 Support Dash 1 Pc Battery 14 161023X558 Hood Asm Pnt 15 160568 Lens Asm Headlight 16 121794X Cover Access 17 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 18 160564X558 Grille 19 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 20 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 21 570541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 23 17490616 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 TY TT 24 145243X558 Footrest RH LT YT GT 95 28 145244X558 Footrest LH LT YT GT 95 30 145
14. 70109 Spring Retum Brake Spacer Shift Lever VGTH Washer Nylon High Temp Nut Hex ASF 7 16 14 UNC Keeper T A Gnd Dr Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 Transaxle See Breakdown Hydro Gear 222 3010L NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 41 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 STEERING ASSEMBLY 42 gt TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY NO oo o0oo0 5onwuv C NEPEAN NN NED de 885286 55450088 82605 90830508 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 9 45 PART NO 159944 137094 6855M 161849 161848 6266H 121748X 12000029 121232X 74781044 136518 73901000 121749X STD551137 STD541537 145103 137347 137155 161419 163887 159945 155105 152927 STD523710 159946 3366R 17490612 104239X 12000034 138136 19111610 STD551131 STD523107 138059 137156 73360600 109850X 73700600 109851X 155246 17490508 160135 19132411 DESCRIPTION Wheel Steering Axle Asm Front Spindie Asm RH Bearing Race Thrust Harden Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip 4T5304 75 Cap Spindle 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 Hicl Spr 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asm Steering Rod Asm Tie Ball J Ball Vgt Inc Key No 36 40 Draglink Ball Joint Solid Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Ad
15. Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH 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 IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine 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 AMMETER Indicates battery charging or discharging PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake into the brake position MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HOURMETER Indicates hours of opera tion The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the ww eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch When eng
16. Reinstall terminal guard First connect RED battery cable to posi tive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten secure ly Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Close terminal access doors Close hood Keps Nut Terminal P Positive Red Cable Terminal Guard Negative Black Cable 28 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or pre vent it from starting Check nd See electrical wiring dia gram 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 ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING While holding spring bushing with wrench loosen jam nut Turm adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter attachments Retighten jam nut against spring bush ing IMPORTANT Do not adjust for maximum spring tension when using light attach ments such as a mower Adjust lift lever spring to aid in lifting attachment
17. Washer Hardened Clutch Arm Assembly Bearing idler V Belt Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 1 2 Pulley Transaxie Shaft Clutch Brake Pedal Bolt Shoulder Washer Hardened Washer Flat Pin Roll Washer Console Hydro Fender Plate Console Shift KEY NO 72 73 74 76 77 78 79 80 81 BISRESR 101 105 106 107 108 109 111 112 113 115 116 117 PART NO STD541431 74490548 142432 140481 74760716 19111212 72110505 140484 17490612 150586 140479 140490 17541020 140462 140491 161592 73680700 140489 17490644 74760520 140502 133835 141103 141004 17490624 126881X 156106 140480 17580408 142918 154739 142917 140929 156240 156104 73220700 123405X 73900500 73900600 163198 DESCRIPTION Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Bolt Hex Fighd 5 16 18 x 3 Gr5 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 Bracket Transaxie Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 12 Ga Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 Bracket Torque RH Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 Bracket Mount Torrque Fan Strap Torque Mid Spacer Screw 10 24 x 1 1 4 Fan 7 Hydro Adapter Fan Pulley Idler Nut Crownlock 7 16 14 Unc Keeper Belt Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 2 3 4 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 1 25 Link Shift Asm Fastener Christmas Tree Washer Nickel Plated Bracket Shift Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer Compression Washer Bellville Bracket Idler Screw Tap 1 4 20 x 1 2 O Ring Asm Hydro Gear 70110 Line Fuel Hydro 15 VGT Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear
18. above transaxle pul ey Remove beit from transaxle pulley Remove beit from engine pulley and front V idler pulley Pull belt out of all beit keepers and remove from tractor BELT INSTALLATION Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and front V idler making sure to route belt inside of all belt keep ers Route belt on right side coming from V idler towards back of tractor above midspan belt keeper and to top of transaxle pulley Route belt on left side coming from engine pulley towards back of tractor and through loop in midspan belt keep er Place V part of belt into grooves on transaxle and fan idler pulleys making sure to route belt inside of all belt keep ers beit keeper above transaxle ulley loco belt around clutching idlers as shown making sure to route beit inside of all beit keepers Check to be sure belt is positioned cor rectly and is on proper side of all belt keepers Reinstall mower MPORTANT Check brake adjustment Tractor V Belt Drive Schematic Viewed from L H Side of Tractor Transaxle Pulley Clutching Flat Idler Above Belt Keeper B En ine Koeper Idler Pulley V Idler As Viewed from Bottom TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed it m
19. dipstick Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished N N Oil Drain Plug Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Air Screen CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from over heating Clean with a wire brush or com pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling 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 cooling 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 nd fins and or cooling shrouds re moved will cause engine damage due to overheating 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 Loosen knob and remove cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge Wash it in liquid detergent and water eee it dry in aclean cloth Allow it to dry Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean
20. discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throt tle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance 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 controlied by the motion control lever Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral N position Release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to desired position TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The cutting height is controlled by turn ing the height adjustment knob in desired direction zum non clockwise C to raise cutting eight TUM knob counterclockwise 9 to lower cutting height 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 eng
21. locknuts until ail carriage bolts have been installed Attach rear gauge wheel brackets marked rear left R L rear right RR to mower deck using 3 carriage bolts and 3 locknuts For ease of installation do not tighten locknuts until all carriage bolts have been installed Slide gauge wheel bar down into brack et channel Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts 3 8 washers and 3 8 16 center locknuts and tighten securely Adjust gauge wheels to highest position for ease of mower deck assembly Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the operation sec tion of this manual Retainer Spring Pin Gauge Wheel Mounting Bracket Adjusting Bar Retainer Pin RO 8 Gauge Wheel Bs Mounting Bracket Adjusting Bar Shoulder Bolt 3 8 16 Center Locknut Carriage Bolts INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage parking brake Cut and remove ties securing anti sway bar and belts Swing anti sway bar to left side of mower deck Slide mower under tractor with dis charge guard to right side of tractor IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower grooves Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove Double Loop Retainer Spring Inward pointing Suspension deck pins Double Loop Retainer Spring
22. off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision 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 en gine to cool before refueling Do not smoke 1 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 Port operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean 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 compon
23. seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift con trol Start mower blades by engaging attach ment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch control ACAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the discharge guard in place TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual Choose the slowest speed before start ing up or down hills nn stopping or changing speed on ills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position f stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake posi tion and engage parking brake Move motion control lever to neutral N sition IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is depressed To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting Make all turns slowly Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift Lever Switch Pull Out To High Position Engage Push In To Disengage TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission
24. x 1 2 Rod Adj Lift Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc Pointer Height Indicator Plug Hole Screw Hex Wsh 5 16 18 x 3 4 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga Scale Indicator Height Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut Push Phos amp Cil All component dimensions given in U S inches t inch 25 4 mm 49 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 MOWER DECK 50 MOWER DECK KEY NO NOMD o i ann NRBR SDIT 54885809 BREESE PART NO 156690 STD541431 138457 STD624008 130832 B50857 STD551137 140296 137380 129895 137553 137152 110485X 140329 106735X 19111016 105304X 123713X 137607 110452X 110509X 72110606 STD551037 132823 157722 137266 153535 129963 72140610 72110616 72110608 137166 156085 131494 136572 STD533107 136460 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 DESCRIPTION Mower Deck Weldment Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Bracket asm Sway Bar Retainer Spring Arm Suspension Rear Sway Bar Bolt Patched 3 8 24 x 1 1 4 Gr 8 Washer Lock Hvy Unplated 3 8 Washer Hard Blade Mower Vented Blade 3 Required Bearing Ball Mandret 6204 Shaft Asm w Lower Bearing Includes Key No 12 Housing Mandrel Bearing Ball Mandret Stripper Mower Round Rod Hinge Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 ga Cap Sleeve Spring Torsion Deflector Bracket Deflector Nut Push Shield Deflector Mower Bolt Carr Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x
25. your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check brake operation Check tire pressure OSpray Silicone lubriant Move Boots to Lubricate Check operator presence and interlock General Purpose Grease systems for proper operation rpo oa 4 Check ior fasteners Refer to Customer Responsibilities ENGINE Section IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings Viscous lu bricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self tubricating bearings If you feel thev must be lubricated use onlv a drv powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly 19 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 ar then brake must be adjusted See ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemicals which can harm rub ber e 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 OPERATO
26. 0448010 24 584 09 24 063 27 NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 126 71 X 25 63 24 176 27 25 518 28 X 22 11 24 113 18 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV26S TYPE NUMBER 69526 DESCRIPTION Kit grass screen Includes 2 4 and 24 113 18 Screw hex cap M4x0 7x25 4 Washer plain 5 16 4 Spacer grass screen 4 Bolt shoulder 4 Fan Screw hex flange M10x1 5x46 Washer plain 3 8 Key Flywheel Rectifier regulator Washer plain 3 16 2 Screw phillips hd 11 16x7 8 2 Connector 3 contact Kit 15 amp stator Includes 24 126 71 Spark Plug 2 Screw hex cap M5x0 8x25 2 Clip cable Clip cable Washer plain 1 4 Module ignition 2 Screw thread forming M5x0 8x25 4 hex flanage M4x0 7x10 2 Module speed advance Baffle heat shield Bracket stator wire Washer plain 1 4 Hamess wiring Lead black rect reg 4 18 gauge insulated grip barre eyelets Washer lock 1 4 Decal grass screen BLOWER HOUSING amp BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 54 027 95 Housing blower Incl M 0545010 amp 24 063 36 2 24 100 02 Nut plastic 2 3 0545020 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 2 4 M 0545016 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 4 5 M 0551016 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 6 M 0645016 Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 6 7 24 146 11 Plate backing 2 side 8 24 146 08 Plate backing 1 side 9 24 063 39 Baffle cylinder barrel 2 side
27. 052 Saddle Hydro 1995 31 161419 Bracket Support 1 pc VGT Steering 32 161327 Bracket Pivot Chassis Lh 33 161326 Bracket Pivot Chassis Rh 34 142131 Bracket Engine Support 35 19111116 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga 36 74780512 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 37 140002X558 Fender Pnt 39 136961 Bracket Axle Front 40 156111 Bracket Support Axie Engine 42 570533710 Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 45 154913 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Rh 47 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 50 152728 Bracket Chassis Front 39 K N 5822888885099 91 95 98 99 100 101 102 103 120 122 130 138 139 140 141 142 144 147 149 150 PART NO STD541431 154914 137113 17490620 19131614 17490508 137159 142992 74760716 STD551237 156586 105531 140503 140871 124236 17490628 STD624003 142273 138776 19131616 161464 17521312 163975 161330 163806 163805 161897 161900 162967 164769 161237 DESCRIPTION Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Lh Bracket Asm Fender Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Screw Thd 5 16 18 x 1 2 Guide Belt Mid Span Stop Over Center Mower Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 Unc x 1 ie er Lock External Tooth Rail Frame Lh VGT Push Nut Nylon Bracket Skid Chassis Rod By Pass Cap By Pass Rod Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Retainer Spring Lock By Pass Bolt 5 16 18 Type TT Washer 13 32 x 1 x 1
28. 1 0x20 4 5 X 75 23 Plug allen hd 1 8 6 12 351 02 Lifter valve 4 7 24755 66 Kit valve train Includes 8 11 12 B 24 411 05 Rod push 4 9 24 041 32 Gasket cylinder head 2 10 24 318 18 Head assembly 2 cylinder 11 25 186 01 Arm rocker 4 12 24 599 01 Pivot rocker arm 4 13 M 0640034 hex flange M6x1 0x34 14 12 086 16 a hex flange M10x1 5x90 15 24 755 74 Kit valve cover plain Includes 16 17 16 24 153 16 O Ring 17 24 086 32 Screw shoulder 4 18 24 445 01 Strap lifting 19 24 016 01 Valve exhaust Std 2 24 016 02 Valve exhaust 25 2 20 24 017 01 Valve intake Std 2 24 017 02 Valve intake 25 2 21 24 032 05 Seal valve stem 2 22 235011 Retainer spring 4 23 24 089 02 Spring valve 4 24 12 173 01 Cap valve spring 4 25 12 755 03 Kit retainer 4 26 24 318 17 Head assembly 1 cylinder 27 24 755 76 Kit valve cover breather Incl 16 17 28 28 25 313 02 Grommet rubber 2 29 24 755 57 Kit breather separator mon de Includes 28 30 33 30 0545016 o hex flange M5x0 8x16 31 24 445 02 Strap breather 32 24 126 44 Bracket breather separator 33 24 112 12 Spacer 34 24 294 06 Fitting 35 24 326 13 Hose breather 96 24326 14 Hose breather 37 X 426 9 Clamp hose 2 CRANKCASE KEY NO o oan 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 21 23 24 25 26 27 60 PART NO 24 032 01 Crankcase 24 294 13 12 380 17 24 067 13 24 067 14 24
29. 1 2 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 3 5 53 KEY NO 72 73 74 76 77 78 79 81 B2 89 91 95 96 103 104 106 108 109 110 111 112 113 117 123 124 129 PART NO 153767 142904 142905 142907 142908 142909 153768 142910 142911 142912 153769 142914 153770 142916 142917 142918 142919 142920 142921 150820 150823 150821 150822 150824 150825 153771 DESCRIPTION Locknut Hex 5 16 18 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 1 Shoulder Bolt Freewheel Actuating Arm Oil Seal 625 x 1 0x 25 Grease 10 oz Tube Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 1 2 Filter Spin On Pump BDU 10L 122 Plug Straight Thread 60 7 18 SAE x 5 16 Fitting Washer Vent Cap Assembly Fitting O Ring Assembly Control Arm Set Screw Filter Head Hose 1 2 Fitting 1 2 Beaded 90 7 8 SAE Fitting 1 2 Beaded 60 9 16 Fitting 1 2 Beaded 90 9 16 O Ring i Pinch Clamp Spring Long NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 TRANSAXLE PUMP MODEL NUMBER BU 10L 122 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 TRANSAXLE PUMP MODEL NUMBER BU 10L 122 KEY NO 35284 85058 SSH FORD mn aun 47 S 88885 PART NO 144569 122716X 122745X 122715X 122700X 122699X 122767X 122717X 122748X 122749X 144571 122770X 153801 122722X 144573 142978 127148X 142938 122786X 122718X 144578 144578 144579 122752X 12715
30. 3 Remove two retainer springs from each front link and remove links Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT if an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual Front Suspension Bracket TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT Raise mower to its highest position Measure height from bottom of deck curi to ground level at front corners of mower Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same e 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 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally s
31. 3X 142977 144581 144582 144583 144584 153769 DESCRIPTION Shaft Pump Ring Retaining Bearing Ball Spacer Seal Lip Ring Retaining Bearing Cradle Seal Lip Trunnion Guide Slot Housing Kit Transmission Bearing Thrust Bail Center Section Kit Seal Lip Shaft Motor Washer Block Thrust Swashplate Variable Block Assembly Pin Stainless Headless Gasket Center Section Check Valve Kit Check Valve Kit Charge Relief Kit Screw Socket Head Cap Bypass Valve Kit Block Spring O Ring Charge Pump Kit Gerotor Assembly Screw Socket Head Cap Pump Assembly Complete 55 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV26S TYPE NUMBER 69526 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE amp BREATHER TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV26S TYPE NUMBER 69526 IGNITION ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES AIR INTAKE 57 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV26S TYPE NUMBER 69526 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS 58 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV26S TYPE NUMBER 69526 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST 59 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV26S TYPE NUMBER 69526 HEAD VALVE BREATHER KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 24 033 03 Kit breather cover w gasket Includes 2 3 2 24 041 23 Gasket breather 3 24 096 15 Cover breather 4 M 0645020 a hex flange M6x
32. 5 Washer plain 6 mm 2 3 24 755 59 oil assembly Includes 5 11 4 24 393 08 Oil pump assembly Includes 5 5 24 12305 Tube oil pickup 6 24 162 26 Screen oil 7 24 043 12 Kit govemor gear w pin Includes 8 B 12 380 01 Pin governor regulating 9 52 448 02 Tab locking 10 12 144 02 Shaft governor gear 11 24 041 24 Gasket oil pan 12 24 422 03 Shim thrust 13 75 32 Plug hex ctsk 3 8 14 52 032 08 Seal oil PTO end 15 24 086 17 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 16 24 086 16 a hex flange M8x1 25x45 9 17 X 75 10 Plug sq hd solid 3 8 N P T F 18 54 755 14 Kit oil cooler Incl 19 24 24 146 11 amp 41 037 10 19 24 136 05 Nipple oil filter 20 24 153 17 O Ring 21 24 100 01 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 2 22 24086 12 Nut plastic 2 23 24 594 15 Cooler oil 24 52 050 02 Filter oil NOT ILLUSTRATED 41 037 10 Decal write on nameplate 24 146 11 Plate backing 2 side 24 113 25 Decal oil cooler TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV26S TYPE NUMBER 69526 CRANKSHAFT KEY NO 1 2 PART NO 24 014 72 52 139 09 EXHAUST KEY NO 1 2 PART NO 24 041 02 25 072 04 24 755 03 FUEL SYSTEM KEY NO 1 2 3 ASD 10 12 13 14 15 NOT ILLUSTRATED PART NO 24 853 27 24 041 15 24 053 27 24 041 14 24 126 53 M 0259005 M 0629105 M 0641060 24 353 03 X 426 9 24 086 12 24 393 04 24 100 01 25 353 03 24 050 02 24 234 02
33. 6 Ga Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 Screw Sitd Hex Hd W Pin Washer Cupholder Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 TT Magnet YT GT Striker Plate YT GT Bracket Dash Rh Bracket Dash Lh Fastner Nut Pal Pinch Welt Hood Duct Heat Hood NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 GROUND DRIVE 40 GROUND DRIVE KEY NO 83882588488 8608088 348858822888826 928 PART NO 7070E 7563R STD541437 STD561210 140507 140080 STD551037 140921 73940800 156103 130564 STD541237 140494 19131616 12000053 124236X 137648 149412 121749X 150035 74321016 5304 73661000 8883R 145170 138228 72110612 131494 STD541437 139123 207J 161590 105706X 140218 74760724 140488 154752 67609 140296 19131312 5142 123800 151146 151179 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 DESCRIPTION Key 1 4 x 2 5 Washer Thrust Axle Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Pin Cotter Wheel Hub Assembly Bolt Hub Wahser 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Spring Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Arm Asm Shift Knob Nut Brake Rod Washer 13 32 x 1 x 16 Ga Ring E Cap Plunger Rod Parking Brake Spring Drive Ground Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Nyliner Screw Fin 10 24 x 1 Actuator Interlock Switch Top Lock 10 24 Cover Pedal Retainer Spring Clutch Rod Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 Pulley later Flat Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC Pulley Idler Grooved
34. 6856M Fitting Grease 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube NOTE Ali component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 47 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 LIFT ASSEMBLY 48 LIFT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 KEY NO 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 38 39 40 41 42 43 70 72 NOTE PART NO 121006X 159187 159189 12000022 19292016 74780624 125631X 122365X 122364X 2876H 146704 163552 139868 140302 STD541437 674A247 STD541237 143363 STD551037 5328J STD523710 127218 STD624008 73350800 130171 73800800 150233 110807X 19131016 137150 76020308 137167 138057 155097 123935X 17490512 73540600 19112410 123934X 145212 110452X 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 Fiuted Button Plunger Plunger Button Spring 2 1 8 Link Lift Retainer Spring Arm Suspension Vgt Bearing Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Spring Asm Assist Lift Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc Bracket Spring Assist Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Bolt Adjust Spring Assist Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Link Front Retainer Spring Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Infin Height Nut Special Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Spring Compression Inf Hgt Pin Cotter 3 32
35. 874 08 24 108 05 24 018 01 12 422 09 12 422 13 12 422 07 12 422 08 12 422 10 12 422 11 12 422 12 24 012 05 52 139 09 M 0545010 24 018 04 24 402 05 12 153 01 24 126 19 12 123 04 M 0545016 12 153 02 24 038 04 24 755 46 12 153 03 12 380 04 M 0631005 12 032 01 X 25 102 24 144 01 DESCRIPTION Seal oil front USE Miniblock Fitting Pin dowel locating 6 Connecting Rod Std 2 Connecting Rod 25 2 Piston w Ring Set Std 2 Includes 7 8 Ring Set Std 2 Retainer piston pin 2 Shim camshaft A R Shim camshaft A R Shim camshaft A R Shim camshaft A R Shim camshaft Shim camshaft A R Shim camshatt A R Camshaft Plug cup a hex flange M5x0 8x10 Retainer reed 2 Read breather 2 O Ring lower fill tube Bracket oil fill tube Tube oil fill Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 O Ring upper oil fill tube Dipstick assembly Includes 21 22 Kit oil fill cap Includes 22 O Ring dipstick Pin hitch Washer plain 6 mm Seal governor cross shaft Washer plain 1 4 Shaft govemor cross IGNITION CHARGING KEY NO MY 10 1i 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PART NO 54 755 15 M 0403025 X 25 92 24 112 04 25 086 47 24 157 03 12 086 14 12 468 03 X 42 15 24 025 08 25 403 03 X 25 92 24 086 18 236602 54 755 09 12 132 06 M 0548025 48 154 02 47 154 01 X 25 63 24 584 11 M 0561025 M
36. Do not overpower spring When removing attach ment always adjust spring tension to its lowest position Adjustment Bolt Attachment TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector e Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure Headlight Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or indi vidual Warranty repairs must be per formed by an authorized engine manufac turer 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 With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast position Check that speed control lever is against stop screw If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw Tighten clamp screw securely Idle Fuel des Speed Adjusting Screw Stop Throttle Screw Control Choke Control Cable Clamp Screw 29 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary check a
37. FORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL Remove hex bolt lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft on en so they are pointing strai orward Slide the steering ela over the steer clutch brake pedal ing shaft Place gearshift lever in neutral N posi Align tabs and press steering sleeve tion extension into bottom of steering wheel Roll tractor forward off skid Position steering wheel so cross bars Remove mower and packing materials are horizontal pen right and slide Remove ties from V belts onto steering wheel adapter Secure meeting wheel to steering shaft HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR with hex bolt lock washer and large flat CHECK BATTERY Lift hood to raised position washer previously removed Tighten If this battery is put into service after TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attach ment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressing securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective materials from trac tor hood ahd grill IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge bat tery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of
38. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 24 0 HP ELECTRIC START 50 MOWER AUTOMATIC GARDEN TRACTOR Model No 917 273220 e Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION For answers to your questions Read and follow all about this product Call Safety Rules and Instructions 1 800 559 5917 before operating this equip 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat ment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 TABLE OF CONTENTS cWarranty 19 Saf ty e Service and Adjustments 23 Product Specificatlor amp 31 Assemblys Troubleshooting 32 E A Repair Parts 36 Parts Ordering Back Cover ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT te r purchase if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main and t Ei ccording to the instructions in the owner s manual ill lepa or repl ce pl charge any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship i 1 This Warranty oes not cover Expendable i items which become worn during normal use such as blades spark plugs air cleaners belts etc Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects such as nails thorns stumps or glass Repair
39. R PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure that operator presence and inter lock systems are working properly If your tractor does not function as described below repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the clutch brake pedal is fully depressed and attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position When the engine is ranning any attempt 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 an attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades i BLADE REMOVAL Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove heX bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in btade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque i IMPORTANT Biade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated Trailing Mandrel Edge ub wr y Assembly Center 4 Hole SNC 2 Flat Washer ES Hex Bolt Grade 8 Ne ban Y Lock Washer
40. UST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION ACAUTION Never or disen gage freewheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and perfor mance it is recommended that the trans mission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during bring of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removeal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstalla tion before operating the tractor Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set Disengage transmission by placing free wheel control in freewheeling position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throt tle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position Slowly disengage clutch brake pedal Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five 5 seconds Repeat this procedure three 3 times NOTE During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels The air is being removed from hydraulic drive sys tem Move motion control lever to neutral N position Shut off engine and set parking brake Engage tr
41. Wheel Asm R Rh 50 Bracket Pnt Ga Wheel Asm R LH 50 Bracket Pnt Ga Wheel Asm RH 50 Bracket Pnt Ga Wheel Asm F LH 50 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 Bik Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Washer 17 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Bolt Carriage 5 16 UNC x 1 2 Mower Service Mandrel Asm includes Key Nos 8 10 12 15 31 and 33 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 51 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 222 3010L 52 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 222 3010L KEY PART NO 6525883985882 8353 um 285355 67 69 70 71 NO 164591 164592 153765 142876 142877 142878 142879 142929 142880 142882 142883 142884 142885 142886 142887 142888 142889 142890 142891 142892 153766 142894 150818 142897 142898 142899 142900 142901 142902 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 DESCRIPTION Assembly Housing LH Assembly Housing RH Oil Seal 984 x 1 5 x 25 Brake Shaft Assembly Axle Mounting Hom Assembly Washer 1 0 x 1 63 x 08 Washer 1 0 x 2 06 x 09 Brake Yoke Assembly Brake Arm Puck Plate Brake Puck Washer 7 8 O D x 7 16 x 060 Nut Castle 5 16 24 Cotter Pin Brake Actuating Pin Hi Pro Key Spacer Brake Disc Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 Differential Assembly Dowel Pin Reduction Gear 14 Teeth to 3B Teeth Final Drive Pinion Assembly Jackshaft O Ring Washer 5 8 X 1 5 32 Washer 7 8 X 1
42. absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged car tridge Cartridge Foam Cartridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this will dam age the cartridge Remove nut and cartridge plate Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud Replace if necessary 22 Reassemble air cleaner cartridge plate and nut Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or with every second oil change if the trac tor is used more than 100 hours in one year MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs 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 on page 5 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 carbure tor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor Be sure there are no
43. ansmission by placing free wheel control in driving position See TO TRANSPORT in this section cf manual i Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throt tle control to half 1 2 speed With motion control lever in neutral N posi tion slowly disengage clutchvbrake pedal Slowly move motion control lever for ward after the tractor moves approxi mately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this pro cedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation 17 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 Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a guide The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the run ner The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distribu tion of clippings and more uniform cut ting When mowing large areas start by turn ing to the right so that clippings wil
44. apter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg Screw Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16x 1 Gr 5 Cap Wheel Steering Bearing Col Strg Screw Thrdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 Bearing Flange Ring Klip Truarc 5304 75 Bushing Nyliner Snap Washer 11 32 x 1 x 10 Ga Washer Lock Spr 5 16 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gear Sector Steering Tie Rod Jam Nut RH Thread Joint Asm Ball RH Thread Jam Nut LH Thread Joint Asm Ball LH Thread Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Extension Steering Washer 13 32 x 1 1 20 x 11 Ga NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 ENGINE 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 44 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 ENGINE KEY PAR NO NO 121361X 150828 10 105432X 11 140923 12 143996 15 151346 16 109227X 17 106082X 18 161493 19 13290300 1 2 5 7 151396 8 9 20 164409 21 17521312 22 164416 24 570551237 25 73920600 26 3645J 27 139277 28 78348 29 132920 33 570551437 37 123487X 38 74780624 39 17490636 40 17490664 41 126197 42 10040700 43 150280 47 142040 48 19132007 54 19131414 55 13280336 65 19131614 67 17490512 72 150250 73 153992 74 162295 76 17490612 77 19131316 DESCRIPTION Engine See Breakdown Kohler 265 69526 Muffler Side 1 1 8 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3 8 18 NPT Muffler Asm Guard Pulley V Idler Belt Engine Keeper Asm VGT 96 Bushing Clutch Electric Pul
45. ary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual To change engine oil see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank 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 quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness IMPORTANT When operating in tempera tures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting WARNING Experience indicates that _ alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emp tied 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 yv or permanent damage may occur CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck D
46. ay be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of chassis Park tractor on level surface Stop trac tor by turning ignition key to OFF posi tion and engage parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N postion hile holding locknut loosen jam nut Tighten locknut 1 4 turn While holding locknut tighten jam nut securely NOTE If for any reason the effort to move the motion control lever becomes too excessive reverse the above adjust men procedure by loosening locknut 1 4 um Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if necessary 27 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACE MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not hori zontal left to right when wheels are posi tioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe in is required for proper steering operation Toe in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or dam aged check toe in and adjust if necessary TO CHECK TOE IN Position front wheels straight ahead M
47. by placing freewheel control in freewheeling posi tion Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor Raise attachment lift to 0768 position with attachment lift control Remove retainer spring from freewheel control rod Push control rod in to disengage trans mission and reinsert retainer spring into control rod hole now on back side of the bracket Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure 15 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 ATTACHMENTS 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 i gi in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Unthread and remove oil fill cap dip stick wipe oil off Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube Remove and read oil level tf nec ess
48. ce center department which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments 30 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for stor age at the end of the season or if the trac tor will not be used for 30 days or more CAUTION 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 stor ing in any enclosure TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage This will allow you to clean it thor oughly Remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area Clean entire tractor See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this man ual Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur faces 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 TERMI NALS in the Maintenance section of this
49. chments 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 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 engine to accept small changes in speed and load until the choke control is fully in If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slight ly 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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unit in cold weather the transmission should be warmed up as follows Be sure the tractor is on level ground Place the motion control lever in neu tral Release the parking brake and let the clutch brake slowly return to operating position Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can be used during the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE 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 ADJ
50. cover and remove cover Roll belt over the top of left hand man drel potay 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 Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely Be sure spring is securely hooked to pri mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous ing Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely Be sure spring is securely hooked to pri mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous ing MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Install belt in both idlers Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown Left Hand Mandre Cover Keepers Primary Idler Arm Install new belt onto electric clutch pul ley Roll belt into upper groove of left hand mandrel pulley Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers Reassemble left hand mandrel cover TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake Remove mower drive beit See TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove screws from right hand man drel cover and remove cover Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing e ully roll belt off right hand mandrel pulley
51. djustment as described below before loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move choke contro located on dash panel to full choke position Remove air cleaner cover filter and car tridge plate to expose carburetor choke See AIR FILTER in the Customer Re sponsibilities section of this manual 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 se curely Reassemble air cleaner Closed for TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning the adjusting needles in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mix ture Turning the adjusting needles out increases the supply of uel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needles and the seats in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual With engine off turn idl
52. e fuel adjusting needie in clockwise closing it finger tight and then tum out counterclock wise 1 turn FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted idle speed setting With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1200 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast tum idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained Idle fuel needle setting With throttle control lever in slow position turn idle fuel adjusting needle in clockwise until engine speed decreases and then turn out counterclockwise approximately 3 4 tum to obtain the best low speed performance Recheck idle speed Readjust if neces sary ACCELERATION TEST e Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies tum idle fuel adjusting needle out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the facory high speed set ting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact your nearest authorized servi
53. easure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires dimensions A and B Front dimension A should be 1 8 to 1 4 less than rear dimension B TO ADJUST TOE IN Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod Adjust tie rod until dimension A is 1 8 to 1 4 less than dimension B e Tighten jam nuts securely FRONT WHEEL CAMBER The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber contact your nearest authorized service center depart ment poe 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 Block rear axle securely Remove five 5 hub bolts to allow wheel removal 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 Washers Retaining Ring pos Axle 0 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY ACAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batter ies Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is t
54. ents and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolute ly 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 tum machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children for this symbol to point out impor tant safety precautions It means CAU TION BECOME AWARE YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED A CAUTION in order to prevent acciden tal starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always discon nect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug 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 Adjust and service as required Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have t
55. figures that are shown for replac ing motion mower drive and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly 11 v CHECKLIST Please review the following checklist Y All assembly instructions have been completed Y No remaining loose parts in carton Y Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Y Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely Y All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overinflat ed at the factory Y Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling 4 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 Y Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in drive position While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following impor tant items Engine oil is at proper level Y Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regu lar unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Y Be sure brake system is in safe operat ing condition Y It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first l
56. fore starting behind before and while backing _ Only allow responsible adults who are Be aware of the mower discharge direc familiar with the instructions to operate tion and do not point it at anyone Do the machine not operate the mower without either Clear the area of objects such as rocks the entire grass catcher or the guard in toys wire etc which could be picked place up and thrown by the blade Slow down before turning _ Be sure the area is clear of other people Never leave a running machine unat before mowing Stop machine if anyone tended Always turn off blades set park enters the area ing brake stop engine and remove 5 keys before dismounting SAFETY RULES 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 Walch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unload ing the machine into a trailer or truck SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to 1055 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 DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes
57. fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automo tive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the elec trical system muffler air filter and carbure tor are covered to keep water out Water 4 engine can result in a shortened engine life SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key 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 Place attachment clutch DISEN GAGED position Tum height adjustment knob to lowest setting Lower mower to its lowest Pen Remove retainer spring holding anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disen gage anti swaybar from bracket Remove retainer springs from suspen sion arms at deck and disengage arms from deck Raise attachment lift to its highest posi tion Adjustment Nuts Suspension Chassis Bracket Retainer Spring Anti Sway Bar 2
58. ils CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing 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 In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Boit 5 16 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 3 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Retainer Springs single loop CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packet separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size Wheel insert Sleeve 2 Front Link Assemblies 2 Keys Steering Wheei NEN E Steering Sleeve Parts Bag Manual Extension 4
59. ime Follow proper starting and trans mission purging instructions See TO START ENGINE and PURGE TRANS MISSION in the Operation section of this manual These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning E A BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING am d ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT INI Ag gt O Y MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE CHOKE LOCK LOCKED Dm HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE REVERSE NEUTRAL MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL Mariak nnh DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 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 Ammeter Hourmeter Throttle Control Clutch Brake Pedal Choke Control Height Adjustment Knob Speed Free Wheel AU Control 1MPH Light Switch Ignition Position Switch Attachment Clutch Switch Lift Lever Plunger Attachment Lift Lever Parking Brake Motion Control Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards
60. ine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine TO SET PARKING BRAKE Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold e Place parking brake lever in EN GAGED position and release pressure from clutch brake pedal Pedal should remain in BRAKE position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure Throttie Push Into Attachment Clutch Control Disengaged Switch Pull Out To Motion Control Lever arking Brake Clutch Brake Disengaged B Pedal Drive Position Position icd STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attach ment clutch switch to DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is depressed ENGINE Move throttle control to slow position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF 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 OFF will cause the battery to be
61. ine 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 rela tively 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 condi tions Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar Lower gauge wheels to ground Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground Replace retainer spring into clevis pin Retainer 7 spring En A fi 5327 Pin IMPORTANT Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the
62. l dis charge away from shrubs fences drive ways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished 18 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possi ble 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 unde sirable 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 se lecting a low enough gear to give the mower the best 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 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE NS E e al El Check Brake Operation v e CES CAM Ca EEN oh JT ea Check Operator Presence and AA wT Ec TT R Y W P TRAE ES 2312 2111 y Lubrication Chart EE wi d J wf o creck Bany tera f 100 R E E 1 BERE REL ER j pepe does AgustBiade Bento Tension HESA Motion Drive Bents Tersin 20
63. ley Engine Elect Clutch Tank Fuel Rear 3 50 YT GT 96 Pad Spacer Pad Spacer Cap Fuel 5 1 2 Vented Cov Plug Oii Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Control Throttle Screw Hex HD W P Wsh Control Choke Lockwasher Ext Tooth 3 8 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Nut Lock Hex 3 8 16 Clamp Hose Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Unc Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 Washer 1 1 2 OD X 15 32 ID X 250 Washer Lock 7 16 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 X 4 1 4 Ga 5 Spacer Engine Washer 13 32 x 1 1 4 x 7 Ga Washer Flat 13 32 x 7 8 x 14 Ga Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Screw Muffler PRE CV25 Heat Shield Elbow Street Brass Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 TY TT Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga NOTE Ail component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 45 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 SEAT ASSEMBLY lt gt SS KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 140124 Seat 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 15 121249X Spacer Split 3 140675 Strap Fender 16 123740X Spring Cprsn 4 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 18 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 6 STD541437 Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Ga 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 19 120068X Knob Seat 1 2 13 Unc 8 150176 Bolt 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 w Sems 20 124238X Cap S
64. ll wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center Dirty air filter Clean replace air filter Bad spark plug Replace spark plug Weak or dead battery Recharge or replace battery Dirty fuel filter e Replace fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section e Contact an authorized service center Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjust ment Clutch brake pedal not Depress clutchvbrake pedal over depressed Attachment clutch is engaged Disengage attachment clutch Weak or dead battery Recharge or replace battery Blown fuse Replace fuse Corroded battery terminals Clean battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Check all wiring Faulty ignition switch Check replace ignition switch Faulty solenoid or starter Check replace solenoid or starter Contact an authorized service center Faulty operator presence switch es Engine clicks butwill Weak or dead battery Recharge or replace battery not start Corroded battery terminals Clean battery terminals
65. manual After cleaning leave cables disconnect ed and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals f 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 filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank 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 Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add sta bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage 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 carbure tor Do not drain the gas tank and carbure tor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section
66. n loose part s Replace damaged parts Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged part s Engine continues to run when operator Faulty operator safety pres ence control system Check wiring switches and con nections If not leaves seat with at corrected contact an authorized tachment clutch service center engaged department Worm bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower hous ing Replace blade mandrel e Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Poor cut uneven e Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandret Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Obstruction in clutch mecha nism Worn damaged mower drive belt Mower blades will not Remove obstruction rotate Replace mower drive belt 33 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will Frozen idler pulley Replace idler pulley rotate cont d Frozen blade mandrel Replace blade mandrel Poor grass discharge Engine speed too slow Place throttle contro in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mow ing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pres sure Replace shar
67. o mower will stay level 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 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 G on both front links an equal number of tums 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 from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut on both front links an equal number 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 NOTE Each full turn of nut G will change dim F by approximately 3 8 Recheck side to side adjustment Mandrel Ju 20 19 DT d Ef 31 PORE dee TF Nes Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL e Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake Remove screws from left hand mandrel
68. o not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame 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 Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISEN GAGED 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 control out and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F AND ABOVE 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 slight ly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The atta
69. o 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 Do notturn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 5 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 10W 30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F W FILTER 4 2 PINTS W O FILTER 3 7 PINTS Champion RC12YC FORWARD 5 8 REVERSE 2 1 FRONT 14 PSI REAR 10 PSI 15 AMPS 3600 RPM AMP HR 35 MIN CCA 280 CASE SIZE U1R 27 35 FT LBS TORQUE BLADE BOLT CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman 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 your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center We have competent well trained techni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for deta
70. of this manual CYLINDERS Remove spark plug s Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole s into cylinder s Turn ignition key to START position for a few seconds to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug s OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems f possible store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your tractor with a suitable protec tive cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM cause CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Engine not CHOKED prop See TO START ENGINE in erly Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuet filter Water in fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjust ment Hard to start Operation section Engine will not tum Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clearvreplace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasol ne and replace fuel filter Check a
71. oo weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this manual If jumper cabies are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor Is equiped with a 12 volt negative grounded system The other vehical must also be a 12 volt nega tive grounded system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each bat tery taking care not to short against chassis _ Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER e BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries REPLACING BATTERY A CAUTION Do not short battery termi nals 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 Lift hood to raised position Remove terminal guard e Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery
72. pen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in this manual Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Travel speed too fast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Wom bent or loose blade Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed improper blades used Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Headlight s not work Switch is OFF Tum switch ON ing if so equipped Buib s burned out Replace bulb s Faulty light switch Check replace light switch Loose or damaged wiring Check wiring and connections Blown fuse Replace fuse Battery will not charge Engine backfires when turing engine OFF Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Fauity alternator Replace battery Check clean all connections Replace regulator Replace alternator Freewheel control in disen Place freewheel control in gaged position engaged position Motion drive belt worn dam Replace motion drive belt aged or broken
73. pring Seat 10 155925 Pan Seat 21 153236 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 22 510541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 13 121248X Bushing Snap i NOTE Ali component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 46 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273220 DECALS 18 13 A 6 3 4 13 10 24 24 16 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 2 164754 Decal Engine 16 163204 Decal Fender 3 163916 Decal Hood Craftsman RH 17 149516 Decal Btry Dngr Psn Eng 4 163917 Decal Hood Craftsman LH 18 164065 Decal Insert Strg 5 140837 Decal Brake Parking Saddle 19 138047 Decal Battery 6 133644 Decal Maintenance 23 106202 Reflector Taillight 9 142342 Decal Control Movement 24 163223 Decal Fender Hyd Auto 10 156439 Decal Fender Danger 13831 Decal Handle LFT Hieght Adj 11 4900 Decal Clutch Brake Lift Handle 12 146790 Decal V Belt Drive Schematic 157199 Pad Footrest 13 163267 Decal Dash 164174 Manual Owner s Eng 14 160397 Decal V Belt Schematic 164175 Manual Owner s Span WHEELS amp TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 1 2 65139 Stern Valve dcc as 3 148736X427 Rim Assembly Front 01 4 8134H Tube Front Service Item Only 5 148741 Tire Front 1 6 278 Fitting Grease 6 7 9040H Bearing Flange Front Wheel 6 Only B B 104757X Hub Cap Axle 227 9 151607 Tire Rear 10 7154J Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 148738X427 Rim Assembly Rear 12
74. r SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating tem perature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES E SW 30 A 20 o 10W30 EM j 3040 eo 100 car 20 10 o 10 27 30 w TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dip securely each time you check the oil evel TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip stick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 5 of this manual Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading Keep oil at FULL line on
75. ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Follow the manufacturer s recommen dations 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 notturn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could sud denly 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 nottry to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine
76. s necessary because of operator abuse negligence improper storage or acci dent or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes LIMITED 90 DAY 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 bat tery will not hold a charge Sears will replace the battery at no charge In home warranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip ment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 SAFETY RULES j GENERAL OPERATION Never carry passengers Read understand and follow all instruc Do not mow in reverse unless absolute tions in the manual and on the machine ly necessary Always look down and be
77. 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 Slot 3 Clutch Plate Rotor TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than six 6 feet _ stopping distance at high speed in high est gear then brake must be adjusted Depress clutch brake pedal and engage parking brake Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and tum nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary lf stopping distance is still reater than six 6 feet in highest gear urther maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest authorized ser vice center department 26 Mower Blade Drive Belt Center Mandrel Right Hand Mandrel Cover With Parking Brake Engaged 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 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual BELT REMOVAL boi al parking brake creates slack in elt Remove belt from clutching and fan idler pulleys belt keeper
78. this manual for charging instructions Label Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt Tighten shoulder bolt securely Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Seat Seat Pan CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 5 of this manual CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you leam 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 ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower Be sure they are proper ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per formance Attach front gauge wheel brackets marked front left FL front right FR to mower deck using 3 carriage bolts and 3 locknuts For ease of installation do not tighten
79. y and ter minals can cause the battery to leak power e Remove terminal guard Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove 20 battery from tractor Rinse the battery with plain water and d Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright 2 terminals with grease or petroleum elly battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu al V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace beits if they begin to slip from wear TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot nspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clip pings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use com pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG o

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