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Craftsman 917.271653 Lawn Mower User Manual

1. 179124X428 Cap Asm 177328X428 Control Throttle Screw HWHD Hi Lo 43 16 x 3 4 175441X428 Control Choke STD551237 Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 ENGINE KEY PART NO NO 35 siiis 2 149723 8 121361X 9 177748 10 175287 11 170056 12 143996 15 179115 18 20 21 171875 22 24 25 73920600 26 3645 27 139277 28 78348 29 137180 35 10010500 37 123487X Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Washer Split Clamp Hose 45 KEY PART NO NO 39 17490636 40 17490664 41 126197 42 STD551143 43 179953 47 175288 62 146629 69 24 041 49 70 175545 71 175546 74 162295 80 73030800 81 148456 82 181654 83 171877 84 17060624 DESCRIPTION Screw 38 16 x 2 1 4 UNC Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 UNC Washer 1 1 2 OD x 15 32 ID x 250 Washer Lock 7 16 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 X 3 3 4 Ga 5 Bushing Shietd Heat Muffler Gasket Tube Exhaust LH Tube Exhaust RH Elbow Street Brass Nut Flange Tube Drain Oil Easy Plug Oil Drain Easy Bolt 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 W Sems Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 NOTE Ail component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch z 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 PART NO 180598 180166 145006 STO54 1437 124181X 171877 180186 121246X 121248 72050412 121249 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot Seat Clip Push In Hinged Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 18Uncx 3 4 w Sems Pan Seat
2. Registered Trademark Trademark Service Mark of Sears Roebuck and Co Marca Registrada Marca de F brica Marca de Servicio de Sears Roebuck and Co Marque de commerce 0 Marque d pos e de Sears Roebuck and Co Sears Roebuck and Co 185823 12 16 02 RD Printed in U S A
3. in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Depress clutch brake pedal Disengage attachment clutch Recharge or replace battery Replace fuse Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace ignition Switch Check replace solenoid or starter Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check repiace solenoid or starter TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Loss of power Cutting too much grass too Set in Higher Cut position fast reduce speed 2 Throttle in CHOKE 2 Adjust throttle control po
4. power 1 Remove terminal guard 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor 3 Rinse the battery with plain water and dry 4 Clean terminals and battery cable ends 5 6 with wire brush untii bright Coat terminals with grease or petro feum jelly Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL 1 Block up rear axle securely 2 Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts 3 Remove filler plug from transaxle Oil level must be even with plug threads If necessary fill with SAE 30 motor oil API SF SJ Replace filler plug 4 Reassemble wheel to hub Transaxle Filler Plug V BELTS Check V beits for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with AP service classification SF SJ Se lect the oil s SAE viscosity grade accord ing to your expected operating tempera ture SAE VISCOSITY GRADES e en ee 10W30 300 20 0 9 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT CHANGE Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the trac
5. 6 25 351 01 S Lifter valve 4 7 24 755 66 S Te tr train Includes 8 8 24 411 05 S Rod push 4 9 24 041 37 S Gasket cylinder head 2 10 24 318 72 8 Head assembly 82 cylinder 11 25 186 01 5 Arm rocker 4 12 24 599 01 S Pivot rocker arm 4 13 12086 16 5 Screw hex flange M10x1 5x90 4 14 640034 5 Screw hex flange 6 1 0 34 4 15 24 755 74 5 valve cover plain Includes 16 17 16 24 153 23 S O Ring 17 24 086 32 5 Screw shoulder M6x1 0x30 4 18 24 445 01 S Strap lifting 19 24 016 01 S Valve exhaust Std 2 24 016 02 S Valve exhaust 25 2 20 24 017 01 S Valve intake Std 2 24 017 02 S Valve intake 25 2 21 66 032 05 5 Seal valve stem 2 22 235011 S Retainer spring 4 23 24 089 02 5 Spring valve 4 24 12 173 01 8 Cap valve spring 4 25 12 755 03 S retainer 4 26 24 318 69 8 Head assembly 1 cylinder 27 2460501 5 Liner exhaust port 2 28 24 755 76 5 Kit valve cover breather includes 16 17 29 29 25 313 03 5 Grommet rubber 30 24 755 57 S breather separator Includes 29 31 34 31 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 2 32 24 445 01 5 Strap breather 33 24 126 44 5 Bracket breather separator 34 24 112 12 S Spacer 35 24 326 55 S Hose breather CRANKCASE KEY PAR NO NO 24 032 01 S nao Na gt 3 5 24 380 13 5 24 067 13 5 24 067 14 S 6 24 874 08 S 24 8
6. Clean engine battery seat finish etc of ali foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with auto motive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis sion are covered to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER OR ADJUSTMENTS Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Place attachment clutch DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key to STOP and remove key Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER 1 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGEP position 2 Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting 3 Lower mower to its lowest position 4 Remove retainer spring holding anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti swaybar from bracket Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly and remove plate 6 Remove retainer springs from suspen sion arms at deck and disengage arms
7. Shaft Brake Snap Ring Crescent Type High Low Range Gears Needle Bearing Sintered tron Bearing Shift Fork Shaft High Low Range Differential Pinion Spacer Differential Pinion Bushing Gripco Centerlock Nut 3 8 24 Shift Fork R H Seal Sintered Iron Bearing Shift Fork Shaft Shift Fork L H Shift Shaft High Low Range Oil Seat Pressure Relief Valve Gearcase Reverse idler Shaft and Bearings R H Includes Key 5 17 18 25 33 50 63 77 and 82 Dowel Pin Needle Bearing Thrust Bearing Race 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 4th Reduction Gear Spacer Thrust Bearing Race Gate Lower Shift Gearcase and Bearings L H Includes Key umbers 18 25 49 50 2 51 and 52 Pipe Plug 1 2 14 N P T Bolt Hex 5 16 18 UNC x 1 1 4 Oil Seal Pipe Plug 1 4 18 Needie Bearlng Needle Bearing Needle Bearing KEY PART NO NO 52 8119 53 4220R 54 4209R 55 4213R 56 44428 57 41958 58 4214R 59 41949 60 75289 61 42088 62 42078 63 7398H 64 4203 65 4204R 66 2898 67 12000033 68 4205R 69 42069 70 1370H 71 633A69 72 139120 73 42018 74 12000008 75 1153R 77 6803 79 1167R 80 73360700 81 6270H 82 136984 84 5384 85 2978J 86 633A85 87 8739 1 88 4924H 89 19151516 90 110542X 91 19181511 92 75 93 6274H 94 76020412 96 159783 97 633A109 98 174741 DESCRIPTION Needle Bearing Thrust Bearing Race 3rd Reduction Pinion Low 4th Reduction Gear 3rd Reduction Pinion Spa
8. 4 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 6 First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown T ghten securely 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Close terminal access doors Close hood 7 Terminal 7 Access Bolt Door 7 Positive Red Cable Terminal Guard Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 When replacing hood be sure to re connect the headlight wire connector Headlight Wire Connector Hood ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission c
9. SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw ing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death A warnine in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor WARNING Tow only the attach ments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the man ufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro ductive harm WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handiing GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instruc tions in the manual and on the machine before starting Be aware of the mower discharge direc tion an
10. amp TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X624 Rim Assembly Front 4 8134H Tube Front Service Item Only 5 106230X Tire Front 6 278H Fitting Grease Front Wheel Only 7 9040H Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only 8 104757X428 Cap Axle Front Wheel Only 8 9 105588X Tire Rear 10 7154J Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 106277X624 Rim Assembly Rear 12 6856 Fitting Grease 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube NOTE Aii component dimensions given in U S inchest inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 LIFT ASSEMBLY 3 dw di 74 T M ae Ma 48 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 121006X Rod Asm Lever 2 180045 Shaft Asm Lift Vgt 3 159189 Lever Asm Lift Rh 4 12000022 E Ring Truarc 5133 87 5 19292016 Washer 29 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 6 71110624 Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x1 1 2 7 175830 Grip Handle Fluted 8 175831X505 Button Plunger 10 183894 Spring 0 62 OD x 2 125 1i 146704 Link Lift 12 163552 Reta ner Spring 13 139868 Asm Arm Suspension 14 169865 Bearing Pivot Lift 23 570624008 Retainer Spring 24 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 26 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 Unc 29 150233 Trunnion Infin Height 30 110807X Nut Special 3i 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 32 137150 Spring Compression Inf Hgt 49 KEY PART NO NO 34 137167 35 138057 38
11. area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equip ment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuet 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 runn ng Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturers recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required SAFETY RULES Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off Do not mow in reverse uniess abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while back ng Never carry children They may fail off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area
12. 23 110509 428 Shield Deflector Mower 26 72110606 Bolt 3 8 16 x 3 4 27 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 28 132823 Spacer Spring Stop Idler 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Rolling Washer Head 31 178342 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 129963 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 34 172140610 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 35 72110616 Balt Carriage 3 8 16 x 2 36 72110608 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 37 137166 Stiffener Arm Idler 38 173979 Keeper Belt idler 39 131494 Pulley Idier Flat 40 174375 Pulley Driven 51 KEY NO NO 42 570533107 43 136460 44 165723 45 570541437 46 74760628 47 137200 48 137729 49 136574 50 137272 51 137273 52 184058 53 180807 54 148763 55 144959 56 138687 58 133957 59 184219 62 178515 63 172110504 64 19121414 65 1518931 66 156009 67 73930600 99 72110614 103 155986 505 104 156941 105 156852 106 156853 107 156854 108 156856 109 72010505 110 73980500 112 19171216 143651 185831 DESCRIPTION Carriage 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 Arm idler Secondary Spacer Retainer Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Une x 1 3 4 Cover Mandrel RH Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 Cover Mandrel LH Arm Idler Primary Spring Secondary Pulley W er V Groove Shield Idler V Belt Mower Primary Mower Secondary Spring Primary Wheel Gauge Bolt Shoulder Washer Hardened Bolt Carriage 5 16 x 1 2 Washer 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga Pul
13. allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement Torestart movement slowly release park ing brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly 5 Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropr ate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil 1 Check engine oil with tractor on levet ground Unthread and remove oil fill cap dipstick 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 If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather op
14. carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat 3 Remove mower and packing materials 4 Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1 Remove hex bolt lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft 2 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 3 Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft 4 Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter 6 Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt lock washer and large flat washer previously removed Tighten Securely 7 Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel 8 Remove protective materials from trac tor hood and grill Steering Wheel Insert Hex Bolt 9 Lock Washer Large Washer Steering Wheel Adapter Steering d Sleeve chte Extension dcr Steering Shaft PANTS i E M n Steering Sleeve Ua Au ndn VEL Vi tase X H IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label la
15. conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of th s manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check brake operation Check tire pressure Check operator presence and intertock systems for proper operation Check for loose fasteners BONS 2492 1 Change more often when operating under heavy load or LETT TINS 55555 SINS TIN TTS IS EE HEEN ss IT 11111 11 1 111111 11 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Not required f equipped with maintenance tree battery 5 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft Ibs maximum Da overtighten LUBRICATION CHART 9 Spindle Zerk Front Wheel Bearing Zerk Steering Sector Gear Teeth DCheck Add Tra
16. hex flange 5 0 8 20 Spring throttle limiter Lever choke Washer spring 1 4 Screw hex cap M4x0 7x25 Linkage choke OIL PAN LUBRICATION KEY NO _ o m 19 NO 24 199 07 5 24 393 37 5 24 381 11 8 24 153 01 5 631005 5 M 645025 S 24 162 26 S 24 043 12 S 52 032 08 S 24 086 17 S 24 086 16 S 25 139 57 S DESCRIPTION Pan assembly oil d 2 11 bly il pump assembly In cludes 3 4 i Tube oil pickup O Ring cil pump Washer plain 6 mm 2 Screw hex flange M6x1 0x25 2 Screen oil Kit governor gear w pin Includes 9 Pin governor regulating Tab locking Shaft governor gear O Ring Plug hex ctsk 3 8 Nipple oil filter Filter oil Seal oil PTO end Screw hex tiange M8x1 25x45 Screw hex flange 1 25 45 9 Plug sq hd solid 3 8 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 59 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0017 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST 60 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0017 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 24 014 72 S Crankshaft includes 2 2 52 139 09 5 Plug cup EXHAUST KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 24 041 02 S Gasket exhaust 2 25 072 04 S Stud M8x1 25x33 4 DB 24782 23 24755 113 5 Miniblock Gasket Set 61 FUEL SYSTEM KEY P
17. manual Chassis Electric E Brackets EN Clutch Pulley Front Mower Double Loop Relainer Spring SEH Reiner Sag Gauge Wheel USE PLIERS FOR RETAINER SPRINGS Arms Double Loop Loop Retainer Spring Down inward pointing deck pins IN Single Loop Retainer Springs Front Plate Assembly Deflector Shield CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overin flated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for re placing motion mower drive and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Ad justments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 4 CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been comple
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19. the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished If grass is extremely tali it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a iow enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Operator Presence and 3o 0 24 E CC SS COTO check Engine Otter ls Change Engine wih Cange Engine winout onion Clean Air Filter GemArSeee inspect MutterSpark reser Replace Fir ecuippec cien Engine Cooling Fins neces Pug Repiace Fier Paper Replace we in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty
20. under mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in th s manual 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Headlight s not working if so equipped Turn switch ON Replace bulb s or lamp s Check replace light switch Check wiring and connec tions Repiace fuse Switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring dew pet UNS Blown fuse Battery will not charge Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Replace battery Check clean all connec tions Replace regulator Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator gt 2008 Replace alternator Move throttle control to SLOW position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine Engine backfires when turning engine OFF 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine NOTES 34 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 SCHEMATIC T Spie BATTERY DEG BLACK SOLENOIO 12 22 58 29 2 j Ca O Or OUS A
21. 010 S 24 063 14 5 24 063 60 5 LLUSTRATED 24 096 85 S 25 086 91 S DESCRIPTION SR blower Includes Nut plastic 2 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 4 Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 6 Plate backing 2 side Plate backing 1 side Baffle cylinder barrel 2 side Baffle cylinder barrel 1 side Screw hex flange M5x0 8x10 2 Baffle valley 2 side valley 1 side Cover blower housing 2 tapping 10 16 1 2 2 AIR INTAKE FILTRATION KEY NO 0 OUO 20 PART NO 54 755 01 S 25 341 03 S 24 153 20 S 24 096 67 S 12 100 01 5 24 096 01 5 231032 5 24 083 05 5 24 083 03 5 24 109 09 5 24 041 13 5 24 094 34 5 24 041 14 5 24 164 51 5 24 041 52 5 24 153 27 5 M 651040 S 24 126 130 S 545010 5 24 063 51 5 DESCRIPTION Kit knob with seal Includes 2 3 Knob cover O Ring Cover air cleaner Wing Nut Cover inner air cleaner Seal breather Precleaner element Element air cleaner Cup tuet spit back Gasket fuel spit back cup Base air cleaner Gasket air cleaner base Manifold intake Includes 15 16 Gasket carburetor O Ring intake port 2 Screw hex flange 6 1 0 40 4 Bracket air cleaner base Screw hex flange M5x0 8x10 2 Batfle spit back cup NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 57 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 K
22. 155097 39 123935X 40 17060516 41 173540600 42 19112410 43 123934X 70 145212 72 110452 73 73350600 75 175805 76 175560 78 175689 79 175378 82 169484 DESCRIPTION Rod Adj Lift Knob Inf 38 16 Unc Pointer Height Indicator Piug Hole Screw 5 16 18 x 1 Nut 3 8 24 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x10 Ga Scale indicator Height Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut Push Phos 4 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc Plate Asm Susp Front Pin Flange Trunnion Susp Front Arm Susp RR LH Retainer Clip NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 MOWER DECK lt 2 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 181606 Mower Deck Weldment 50 2 STD541413 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 5 138457 Bracket Asm Sway Bar 6 STD624008 Retainer Spring 7 178024 Bar Sway Deck 8 850857 3 8 24 1 25 Gr 8 Patched 9 570551137 Washer Lock 3 8 Unplated 10 140296 Washer Hard Blade Mower Vented The following blades are available 11 137380 Biade 50 Hi Lift Std tt 156468 Blade 50 Hi Lift Premium For belter wear 13 137553 Shaft Asm W Lower Brg 14 137152 Housing Mandrel 50 Vent 15 110485X Bearing Ball Mandrel 16 174493 Stripper Mower Vented 17 106735X Rod Hinge 18 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 19 105304 Cap Sleeve 20 123713 Spring Torsion Deflector 21 137607 Bracket Deflector 22 110452 Nut Push
23. 55246 42 17490508 44 160135 428 45 19132411 DESCRIPTION Wheel Steering Axle Asm Front Fitting Grease Spindle Asm LH Spindle Asm RH Bearing Race Thrust Harden Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip 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 Hvy 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 Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg Screw Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 1 Gr 5 Cap Wheel Steering Bearing Col Strg Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Bearing Flange Bushing Nyliner Snap Washer 11 32x 1 10 Ga Washer Lock Hic 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 Fhdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Extension Steer ng Washer 13 32 x 1 1 20 x 11 Ga NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches t inch 25 4 mm 43 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 ENGINE 29 44 MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 DESCRIPTION Engine See Breakdown Kohler Model No CV730 0017 Muffler Pulley V idier Keeper Asm Belt Engine Bushing Clutch Electric Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch Tank Fuel Rear 5 0
24. 7 52 139123 54 161590 55 105706X 56 137153 57 141756 59 122253X 60 192268X 61 137524 62 570551143 63 74780720 64 154752 65 179613 66 140296 67 19131312 68 5142 69 136327 117 73900600 150 9858M1 DESCRIPTION Screw Fin 810 24 x 1 Actuator Interlock Switch Nut Centerlock 10 24 Cover Pedal Retainer Spring Clutch Rod Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 Pulley dier Flat Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC Pulley Idler Grooved Clutch Arm Assembly Bearing Idler Bracket Shift Rod Hi Lo Shift Rod Hi Lo Spring Clip Connecting Link Pulley Transaxle Washer Lock 7 16 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 1 4 Shaft Clutch Brake Pedal Bolt Shoulder Washer Hardened Washer Flat Pin Rolt Hub Cover Nut Lock Fig 38 16 Unc Key Woodruft NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 STEERING ASSEMBLY 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO 1 159944X428 2 178557 3 6855M 4 161849 5 161848 6 6266H 7 121748X 8 12000029 9 184946 505 10 74781044 11 136518 12 73901000 13 121749 14 STD551137 15 570541537 16 145103 17 137347 18 175572 19 156011 20 163887X428 21 159945 22 155105 23 152927 25 510523710 26 159946 428 27 33668 28 17000612 29 104239 31 138136 32 19111610 33 STD551131 34 STD523107 35 138059 36 137156 37 73360600 38 109850 39 73700600 40 109851X 41 1
25. 74 16 S 24 108 05 5 24 018 01 5 12 422 09 S 12 422 13 S 12 422 07 S 12 422 08 S 12 422 10 5 12 422 11 5 12 422 12 5 10 24 012 16 S 11 52 139 09 5 12 M 545010 S 13 24 018 04 5 14 24 402 05 5 15 12 153 01 S 16 24 126 19 5 17 12 123 04 S 18 545016 5 19 12 153 02 5 20 24 038 04 5 21 24 755 46 S 22 25153 02 5 23 24 018 09 5 24 931010 5 25 28 032 09 5 26 24 468 15 S 27 24 144 38 5 son DESCRIPTION Seal front oil Crankcase USE Mini block 24 782 14 Fitting Pin locating 6 Se Rod Std Connecting Rod 25 2 Piston w Ring Set Std 2 Includes 7 8 Kit piston w ring set 0B Ring Set Std amp 08 2 Retainer piston pin 4 Shim camshaft A R Shim camshatt A R Shim camshaft A R Shim camshatt A R Shim camshaft Shim camshait A R Shim camshait A R Camshaft Plug cup Screw hex flange M5x0 8x10 2 Retainer reed 2 Reed breather 2 O Ring tower oil fill tube Bracket oil fill tube Tube oil fill Screw hex hange M5x0 8x16 O Ring upper oil fill tube Dipstick assembly In cludes 21 22 Kit oil fill cap Includes 22 O Ring dipstick Ring retainer Washer nylon top Seal governor cross shaft Washer bottom Shaft governor cross NOTE Aii component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 55 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0017 IGNITION ELEC
26. ART NO 1 2 3 14 NOT ILLUSTRATED NO 24 853 90 S 24 041 52 S 24 053 90 24 041 14 5 629095 5 641060 5 25 353 03 5 25 237 14 5 24 086 12 5 24 393 16 5 24 100 01 5 24 353 03 5 24 234 02 5 24 757 18 5 24 757 19 5 24 757 20 5 24 757 21 S 24 757 22 5 DESCHIPTION Kit carburetor w gaskets Includes 2 4 Gasket carburetor Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately Service with 24 234 02 S amp Kits 24 757 18 S 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 21 S amp 24 757 22 5 Gasket air cleaner base Stud M6x1 0x95 2 Nut hex flange M6x1 0 2 Line fuel 14 Clamp hose 6 o en hex cap M6x1 7x18 Pump fuel pulse Nut plastic 2 Line fuel 10 5 8 Line fuel 11 1 2 Filter fuel Bowl float Kit overhaul Kit choke repair Kit gasket Kit accelerator pump repair Kit fuel shutdown solenoid NOTE Ali component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 62 9 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL down the face of slopes never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when an direction on WARNING avoid serious injury operate your tractor up and 1 Fold RE page dotted ins indicated above 2 page before you
27. Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacies such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 5 Gallons Unieaded Regular SAE 10W30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F W Filter 4 0 Pints W O Filter 3 5 Pints Champion RC12YC Gasoline Capacity and Type Oil Type API SF SJ Oil Capacity Spark Plug Ground Speed MPH Front Rear Tire Pressure 10 PSI Charging System Battery 15 Amps 3600 RPM Amp Hr 35 Min CCA 280 Case size U1H Blade Bolt Torque 27 35 Ft Lbs CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact a Sears or other qualified servic
28. Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Split KEY PART NO 16 123740 17 123976 18 19171912 19 166369 20 124238 21 171852 37 570541431 38 71110616 39 19131610 DESCRIPTION Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Washer 17 32x1 3 16x12 Ga Knob Seat Cap Spring Seat Boit Shoulder 5 16 18 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc x 1 Washer Flat 13 32 x 1 x 10 Ga NOTE Ali component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 46 MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 DECALS 18 2 63 5 5 15 4 10 1 12 1 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 177665 Decal Dash Panel Lower 18 164065 Decal Insert Strg 164085 Decal Dash 19 138047 Decal Battery 3 186242 Decal Hood RH 20 181470 Decal Deck Leveling 4 186243 Decal Hood LH 21 177914 Decal Engine Kohl Sears Logo 5 186725 Decal Hood Side Panel 22 177918 Decal Engine LTX Twin 6 133644 Decal Maintenance 23 106202 Reflector Taillight 8 185980 Decal Engine 24 177916 Decal Engine LTX RH 9 186572 Decai Fender 25 177917 Decaf Engine LTX LH 10 156439 Decal Fender Danger 179768 428 Pad Footrest LH 11 181249 Decal Clutch Brake 179769 428 Pad Footrest RH 12 146047 Decal V Belt Drive Schematic 185823 Manual Owners Eng 14 160397 Decal V Belt Schematic 185824 Manual Owner s Span 15 186401 Decal Repl Parts 17 149516 Decal Battery Dnge Poi WHEELS
29. F and below 7 When engine starts siowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the en gine to accept small changes in speed and load until the choke control is fully in If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature The attachments can be used during the engine warm up period and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high aititude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuei mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to
30. MMETER STARTER OPTIONAL WHITE 5 5 D mee 1 pq 1 were D ER Sb ELECTRIC CLUTOH Q ANO AAS D Let 41 220m emo N 3 CLUTCHTERAKE gt C PEDAL UP 1 E x IGNITION Ze SWITCH BAK C O 0 1 4 MR 2 DISENGAGED ae Deeg d 87 iu hr vil i d O PRESENCE ME b er E wa RELAY 1 SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED OPTIONAL IGNITION UNIT FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID RED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTEUT 13 AMD OC Cm Bet O REGULATOR Ch cios Ox 499 ALTERNATOR 26 VOLTS REGULATOR DISCONMECTEC PTO SWITCH HEADLIGHTS or ON C F B E A 0 OFF IM G A1 NONE Beat e REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE A WIRING INSULATED CLIPS CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H 5 NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED 11 CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY DA SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 35 o x a TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 ELECTRICAL S 22 R r 1 2 A CG SL 27 y 2 e 29 i gt 1 1 pps 4 Se f 36 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Ba
31. OHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0017 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS 58 STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART NO NO N ENGINE CONTROLS 839080 5 25 098 09 5 25 086 113 S 25 435 05 5 25 755 33 5 25 141 05 5 25 221 01 8 NO NO 24 211 03 S 24 090 33 S M 641060 S 24 089 01 S 25 158 08 5 24 079 04 5 25 158 11 5 M 545016 S M 547050 S 24 089 03 S 24 126 56 S M 645016 S 12 237 01 S 24 086 43 5 24 090 07 5 20 1 5 541050 5 24 468 01 5 24 089 45 5 446030 5 24 090 13 5 545020 5 24 089 51 5 24 090 05 5 41 468 03 5 403025 5 24 079 02 5 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0017 DESCRIPTION Screw hex flange 8 1 25 80 2 Starter solenoid shift Includes 3 7 crew external torx hd 3 Kit solenoid Includes 3 Kit pinion drive Includes 6 Ring Kit brush DESCRIPTION Bolt round head square neck Lever governor Nut hex flange 1 0 Spring linkage Bushing linkage retaining Linkage throttle Bushing throttle linkage Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 Nut hex lock M5x0 8 Spring choke return Bracket control Screw hex fiange M6x1 0x16 4 Clamp cable 2 Screw hex flange 5 0 8 16 2 Lever throttle actuator Washer lock 1 4 Nut hex flange M5x0 8 Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 Spring governor Nut hex 4 0 7 Lever throttle contro Screw
32. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN GARDEN TRACTOR 25 0 HP 50 Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Model No 917 276030 This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual nm IMPORTANT For answers to your questions Read and follow all Safety about this product Call Rules and Instructions before 1 800 659 5917 operating this equipment Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat SEAHS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 US A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman TABLE OF CONTENTS Eege 2 18 Safety Rules 3 Service and Adjustments 22 Product Specifications 6 A exiis 30 Assembly Pre Operation 8 31 AAA e 12 Repair 36 Maintenance Schedule 18 X Sears Back Cover WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two 2 years from the date of purchase if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner s manual Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be defective in m
33. Sears or other qualified service center Poor cut uneven 1 Worn bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel a WN mode Paz Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE 1 Obstruction in clutch Remove obstruction mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel Mower blades will not rotate Replace mower drive belt m idler pulley Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Po Piace throttle control in FAST position Engine speed too slow 2 Travel speed too fast 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Wet grass 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air 5 Check tires for proper air pressure pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade boft 7 Buildup of grass leaves 7 Clean underside of mower and trash
34. TANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharged and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best mower perfor mance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL Use choke control whenever you are start ing a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke control pull knob out Stowly push knob in to disengage TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever 1 Start tractor with clutch brake pedal de pressed and gearshift lever in neutral N position 2 Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired position 3 Slowly release clutch brake pedal to start movement IMPORTANT Bring tractor to a complete stop before shifting or changing gears Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The cutting height is controlled by turn ing the height adjustment knob in desired directi
35. TRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0017 IGNITION ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 54 755 15 S grass screen includes 2 4 2 M 403025 S hex cap 4 0 7 25 4 3 25 92 5 Washer plain 5 16 4 4 24 112 04 S Spacer grass screen 4 5 25 086 47 5 GR shoulder M6x1 0x16 6 24 157 08 S Fan 7 12 086 14 S Screw hex flange M10x1 5x46 8 12 468 03 S Washer plain 3 8 9 42 15 5 10 24 025 01 S 11 25 403 03 5 Hectifier regulator 12 25 92 5 Washer plain 3 16 2 13 24 086 18 S S philips hd 11 16x7 8 14 236602 S Connector 3 contact 15 12 132 06 S Spark Plug 2 16 548025 5 uid hex cap M5x0 8x25 17 54 755 09 5 Kit 15 amp stator Includes 18 18 2412671 S Bracket stator wire 19 48 154 02 S cable 20 05 63 5 Washer plain 1 4 21 24 584 01 S Module ignition 2 22 545020 5 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 4 23 235173 5 Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED X 22 11 S Washer lock 1 4 24 176 82 5 Harness wiring 24 518 12 S Lead black rect reg 6 12 gauge insulated grip barrel eye lets 25 454 03 S Tie wire 3 BLOWER HOUSING amp BAFFLES KEY NO i SS x GU A pM a f2 13 NOT PAR NO 24 027 114 S 24 100 01 5 551016 5 M 545016 S M 545020 S 645016 5 24 146 16 S 24 146 20 S 24 063 20 S 24 063 58 S M 545
36. ace retainer spring into clevis pin Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting IMPORTANT Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck 4 5 Retainer TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Lower mower with attachment lift con trol 3 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES jsengage attachment clutch control AUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Lift Lever Attachment Clutch High Position Switch Pull Out To Push In To Disengage TO OPERATE ON HILLS AWARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the slope guide at the back of this manual Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills if slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position t stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move gearshift leverto 1st gear and range shift lever to low L position Be sure you have
37. ade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel boit or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should rema n in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade i is Sx e 5 8 Bolt or Pin wf 2 Center Hole Oi BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use How ever periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life Keep battery and terminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to leak
38. aterial or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the two full years During the first 30 days of purchase there wili be no charges to service the product at your home for issues covered by this warranty See exclusions below For your conve nience IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur chase but a trip charge will apply This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location For the nearest authorized Sears location please call 1 800 4 MY HOME This warranty applies only while this product is within the United States This Warranty does not cover Expendable items which become worn during normal use including but not limited to blades spark plugs air cleaners belts and oil filters Standard Maintenance Servicing oil changes or tune ups Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects such as nails thorns stumps or glass Repairs necessary because of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Hepairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the prope
39. ay bar to left side of mower deck 2 Slide mower under tractor with de flector shield to right side of tractor IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower pulley grooves 3 If equipped turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops 4 Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control 5 Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove 6 Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck pins Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown 7 Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and reta n with single loop retainer springs as shown Front Suspension 8 Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate and mower brackets NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin If necessary move mower side to side to give space between plate and mower brackets IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower pulley grooves 9 Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring 10 If equipped turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension 11 Raise deck to highest position 12 Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation sec tion of this
40. bel located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions 477 Label INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob 1 Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of Seat to tractor Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing Remove the cardboard packing and discard Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolts are positioned over the large slotted holes in pan Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor Pivot seat and pan forward and as semble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit in 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 ad justed position Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Shoulder Bolts Adjustment Knob NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid ROLL OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po sition Release parking brake by depressing
41. belt in both idlers Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown 10 Install new belt onto electric clutch pul ley 11 Roll belt into upper groove of L H man drel pulley 12 Carefully check beit routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers 13 Reassemble L H mandrel cover L H Mandrel Idler Cover Pulleys Electric Primary Idler Arm Clutch Spring Pulley L H Mandret 24 Housing REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake 1 Remove mower drive belt See TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this man ual Remove screws from R H mandrel cover and remove cover Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing Carefully roll beit off R H mandrel pul ley Remove belt from center mandrel pulley idler pulley and L H mandrel pulley Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface Check secondary idier arm and idler to see that they rotate freely Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway bar bracket Install new belt in lower groove of L H mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandrei pulley as shown 10 Roll belt over R H mandret pulley Make sure belt is in all grooves prop erly 11 Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing a
42. cer 2nd Reduction Gear Shaft Final Drive Pinion 1st Reduction Gear Shaft 1st Reduction Shaft Spacer 3rd Reduction Pinion High 2nd Reduction Gear Needie Bearlng Low Speed Gear and 2nd Reductlon Pinion Cluster Reverse Gear Key Hi Pro 1 8 x 17 32 Ring Intermediate Speed Gear High Speed Gear Thrust Bearing Race Intermediate and High Speed Cluster Pinions Input Shaft Low Speed Pinion E Ring Reverse Idler Gear Needle Bearing Sealing Washer Nut Hex Jam 7 16 20 Oil Seal Reverse idler Shaft Gearshift Lever Bent Gearshitt Cap Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin Shift Lever Guide Ball Keyed Spring Washer 15 32 x 15 16 x 16 Ga Shift Mechanism Seal Washer 9 16 x 15 16 x 12 Ga Gearshift Gate and Reinforcement Shift Ball Cover Gasket Cotter Pin 1 8 x 3 4 Screw Hex Washer HD Gearshift Lever Assembiy Transaxle 6 Speed Complete Assembly NOTE Aii component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0017 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER 54 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0017 HEAD VALVE BREATHER KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 24 033 03 S Kit breather cover w gasket includes 2 3 2 24 041 23 S Gasket breather 3 24 096 87 S Cover breather 4 M 645020 S Screw hex flange M6x1 0x20 4 5 2513960 S Plug hex ctsk 1 8
43. clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls AWARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Sit on seat in operating position depress clutchvbrake pedal and set the parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi tion Start the engine After engine has started move throttle control to idle position Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Slowly release clutch brake pedal and Slowly drive tractor off skid Apply brake to stop tractor set park ing brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position 10 Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow 2 3 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 1 Cut and remove ties securing anti sway bar and belts Swing anti sw
44. crew 3 8 16 x 3 4 160 17000512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 161 179612X428 Console Fuel Window 162 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 165 183554 Bracket Support Tank NOTE component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 GROUND DRIVE 40 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 3 75638 Washer Thrust Axle 4 17490508 Screw Thdrot 5 16 18 x 3 4 5 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 6 STD561210 Pin Cotter 7 149176 Wheel Hub Assembly 8 12000034 Ring 9 140080 Bolt Hub 10 142509 Disc Brake 11 136927 Yoke Brake Disc 12 73750800 Nutlock 1 2 20 Unf 13 139419 Washer Special 14 138901 Bushing 15 510551037 Washer 13 32x13 16 16 Ga 16 143012 Set Screw 1 4 28 x 3 4 17 126909 Spring 18 137104 Lever Brake 19 136926 Cam Brake Disc 21 23260412 Screw Flat Head 1 4 28 x 3 4 22 6334109 Gearshift Lever Assembly 23 106932X Knob 24 136925 Support Puck Brake 25 196923 Puck Brake Top 26 137552 Spring Return 27 17490528 Screw Hex Wsh Thd 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 29 137213 Brake Rod 30 19131616 Washer 13 32 x 1x 16 Ga 34 71673 Cap Plunger 35 137648 Rod Parking Brake 36 149412 Spring Drive Ground 37 121749X Washer 25 32 x1 1 4 x 16 Ga 38 150035 Nyliner TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 KEY PART NO NO 39 74321016 40 178575 41 73931000 42 8883 46 145170 47 138228 48 72110612 50 131494 51 STD54143
45. d do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unat tended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or un loading the machine into a trailer or truck Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related in juries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure
46. dirt and stub born 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 cool ing shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbu retor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line nnd
47. e 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 REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in main taining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual AWARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim proved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it Should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is re quired by law Section 4442 of the Califor nia Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering 4 Steering Sleeve Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Extension Mower Lev
48. eling Wrench amp 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob 2 Flanged Y 5 Retainer Springs e ne double toop 2 Retainer an 4 Brackets Gauge Wheels AS 0 22 4 ates piod 4 Clevis Pins 4 Wheels Optional 4 Adjusting Bar 9 0 4 Washers o ptional E m x 3 4 x 14 5 4 12 6 Nuts 12 Carriage Hm 5 16 18 5 16 18 5 8 4 ShoulderBolt 4 Ro 38 16 Video Cassette Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys 2 Keys ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness Review the video cassette before you begin TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below 1 9 16 wrench 1 Pliers 1 1 2 wrench 1 Utility knife 1 3 4 socket with drive ratchet 1 Tire pressure gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means from your point of view when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1 Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton 2 Cut along dotted lines on all four pan els of
49. eration you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Mainte nance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and Jead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quan tities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness A CAUTION Wipe off any spilled or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame 16 IMPORTANT When operating in temper atures below32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE When star
50. es too Slow or fast turn idle speed adjusting Screw in or out until correct idle is at tained 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 approxi mately 3 4 turn to obtain the best low speed performance Recheck idle speed Readjust if neces sary ACCELERATION TEST 5 Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle fuel adjusting needle out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if neces sary until eng ne 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 factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equip ment and experience to make any neces sary adjustments 4 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 WARNING Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TRACTOR Remove mower fr
51. from deck 7 Raise attachment lift to its highest posi tion 8 Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley 9 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the As sembiy section of this manual Suspension Chassis Bracket Retainer Spring Front Mower Bracket TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT WITH BUBBLE LEVEL NOTE if necessary check side to side surface below tractor for leveiness with a long board and the bubble level Using the lift lever place mower in position where no part of the mower including gauge wheels is touching the ground From left side of tractor find the level decal on top of mower and place bubble level on decal as indicated Mower s level side to side when bubble is between the two lines in the bubble level Electric Clutch Pulley Retainer Springs Both Sides If adjustment is necessary under left hand footrest turn lift link adjustment nut above yellow cap in appropriate To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 l
52. 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 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor age container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car buretor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER S 1 Remove spark plug s 2 Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole s into cylinder s 3 Turn ignition key to start position for a few seconds to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug s OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can Starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems if possible store your tractor indoors and cover i
53. gt ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury FREE WHEEL Automatic Models onty CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury A CAUTION when used without the alert symbol indicates a situation that could result in damage Failure to follow instructions to the tractor and or engine could result in serious injury or 2g HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which death The safety alert symbol if not avoided could result in death serious injury is used to identify safety inform and or property damage ation about hazards which can e FIRE indicates a hazard which if not avoided result in death serious injury could result in death serious injury and or and or property damage property damage 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 Clutch Brake Pedal Choke Control Height Adjustment Knob Gear Shift Lever Ignition Switch Light Switch Position Attachment Clu
54. ing the parking brake will shut off the engine 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and hold 2 Pull parking brake lever up and release pressure from clutch brake pedal Pedal should remain in brake position Make sure parking brake will hold trac tor secure Push In to Disengaged Attachment Clutch Choke Switch Pull Out To Throttle Control Brake Pedal Disengaged Position Drive Position Gear Shift iti Height djustment Position Knob Lever STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attachment clutch switch to disengaged position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal all the way down Move gearshift lever to neutral N position ENGINE Move throttle control between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast posi tion before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles Never use choke to stop engine IMPOR
55. ley Idler Flat Mower Keeper Belt idler 44 50 Nut Centerlock 3 8 16 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Gr 5 Bar Adj Wheet Gauge Pin Head Pivot Bracket Wheel Rivet Gauge Rear RH Bracket Wheel Rivet Gauge Rear LH Bracket Wheel Rivet Gauge Front RH Bracket Wheel Rivet Gauge Front LH Bolt 5 16 18 x 5 8 Nut 5 16 18 Washer 17 32 x 3 4 x t6 Ga Mandrel Assembly Includes Key Nos 8 10 13 15 31 and 33 Heplacement Mower Complete NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 TRANSAXLE 52 TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO NO 1 4197R 2 12000034 3 4199R 4 4216 5 42158 6 4217R 7 174728 8 74020652 9 7392M 10 137261 11 4985 12 6266 13 4212 14 137125 15 6276 16 633A63 17 8118M 18 8740H1 19 122238 20 42188 21 862521 22 78108 23 6262H 24 73938 25 99281 26 139111 27 49869 28 122254 29 6269 30 5855 31 174731 32 6277H 33 42258 34 7396H 35 4198R 36 42008 37 7395 38 160789 39 174729 40 13320400 41 17580520 45 6271H 46 13060200 49 4895H 50 4222R 51 1529R TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 DESCRIPTION Axle Shaft Retaining Ring Final Drive Gear Differential Gear Differentia Pinion Differential Carrier Axle Thrust Washer Bolt Hex Head 3 8 24 x 3 1 4 1 Thread Length Steel Ball Spring Shift Fork Detent Shift Fork High Low Range Thrust Bearing Race 4th Reduction Pinion
56. nd reinstall R H mandrel cover 12 Reinstall mower to tractor See IN STALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual 13 Reassemble mower drive belt See TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual Mower Blade Drive Belt Center Mandrel Mandrel Sway Bar Bracket Idler Pulley 25 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service The clutch has a built in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by a Sears other qualified service center 1 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 siot loca tions cut in the side of brake plate NOTE After installing a new electric clutch run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate 2 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete
57. ne pulley and front V idier pul ley 5 Puli belt out of all beit keepers BELT INSTALLATION 1 Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and front V idler making sure to route belt inside of belt keep ers 2 Putbelt coming from V idler above mid span belt keeper then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown 3 Make sure V part of belt engages V idler 4 Place belt around transaxie pulley beginning at top V part of beit should engage transaxle pulley 5 Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper 6 Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all beit keepers 7 Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley 26 IMPORTANT Check Brake Adjustment Clutching Flat Idler Clutching Idler Above Midspan Engine Belt Keeper 9 Belt Transaxle Engine Twists pett Puliey Pulley Keeper As Viewed from Bottom TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbar horizontal Tighten securely 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 1 Positi
58. ngth If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower housing loosen nut on both front links an equal num ber of turns When distance F is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower housing loosen nut H from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut G on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance F is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front links NOTE Each full turn of nut G will change distance F by approximately 3 8 Recheck side to side adjustment BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH Front Plate Assembly REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1 Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake Remove screws from L H mandrel cover and remove cover Roll belt over the top of L H mandrel pulley Remove belt from electric clutch pulley Remove belt from idler pulleys Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur face DAR o N 7 Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely 8 Be sure spring s securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 9 Install
59. nsaxle Fluid SAE 30 or 10w30 motor Y General Purpose Grease 9 Refer to Maintenance ENGINE Section Spray silicone lubriant Move Boots to Lubricate IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings If you feel they must be lubricated use only a dry powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly 18 Front Wheel Bearing Zerk 19 Engine Always observe safety rules when forming any maintenance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemicals which can harm rub ber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are working properly If your trac tor does not function as described repair ne probiem immedia
60. om tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store ina clean dry area 1 Clean entire tractor See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 3 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual 4 Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 5 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting BATTERY Fully charge the battery for storage After a period of time in storage battery may require recharging To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly see TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Maintenance section of this manual After cleaning leave cables discon nected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals battery is removed from tractor for Storage do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended
61. on Turn knob clockwise Y to raise cutting height Turn knob counterclockwise Y 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 engine not running These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2 1 2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface 1 Lower mower and adjust mower to de sired cutting height See TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in this section of manual 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 Repl
62. on front wheels straight ahead 2 Measure 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 1 Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on t e rod 2 Adjusttie rod until dimension A is 1 8 to 1 4 less than dimension B 3 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 a Sears or other qualified service center REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal Repair tire and reassemble Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover REAR WHEEL 1 Block rear axle securely 2 Remove five 5 hub bolts to allow wheel removal 3 Repair tire and reassemble Replace and tighten hub bolts securely a e mos Retaining Ring Washers Axle Cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when a
63. ontrol devices and systems which are being done at the customers ex pense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized eng ne manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast position 2 Check that speed contro lever is against stop screw If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cabie until lever is against screw Tighten clamp screw securely Idle speed Adjusting E Scrow Idle Fuel Adjusting Needle um Throttle Control Cable Choke Control Cable ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary check adjustment as described be low before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position Remove air cleaner cover filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke See AIR FILTER in the Main tenance section of this manual Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely clo
64. or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor for ward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod if distance is other than 1 3 4 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 3 4 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center With Parking Brake Engaged TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest It is not necessary to remove mower BELT REMOVAL 1 Engage parking brake creates slack in belt 2 Remove mower drive belt from electric clutch pulley only See REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual 3 Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pul ley 4 Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys then off engi
65. over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity Never as sume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Never run a machine inside a closed
66. ower direction to bring bubble between the lines in the bubble level Remove bubble level from mower and store in a safe place Bubble Between Bubble Level Level Decal Brake Pedal Left Hand Footrest Lift Link Adjustment Nut Yellow ALTERNATE SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT METHOD Raise mower to its highest position Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of mower Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same If adjustment is necessary make adjust ment on one side of mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3 16 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground Adjustment Nut FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjustment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side than the rear when the mower is in its hi ghest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor M easure distance F directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of m ower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front plate links are equal in le
67. r grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or oxidized stale In general fuel should be used within 30 days of its pur chase date Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes or product label replacement Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY For ninety 90 days from date of purchase if any battery included with this riding equip ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge Sears will replace the battery at no charge During the first 30 days of purchase there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME After the first 30 days for your convenience IN HOME warranty service will still be avail able but a trip charge will apply This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped of at an authorized Sears location For the nearest authorized Sears location please call 1 800 4 MY HOME This battery warranty applies only while this product is within the United States Th s warranty gives you specific lega rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 2
68. rain Tube ENGINE FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Loosen knob and remove cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 2 Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge 3 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 4 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Allow it to dry 5 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Heplace a dirty bent or damaged car tridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartridge 1 Remove nut and cartridge plate 2 Reinstail the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge 3 Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud Replace if necessary 4 Reassemble air cleaner cartridge plate and nut 5 Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob Foam Pre Cleaner Cartridge E NES CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove
69. round batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BAT TERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK cabie first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery 2 RED cable last from both batteries Weak or Dead Battery Fully Charged Battery REPLACING BATTERY A WARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hood to raised position 2 Remove terminal guard 3 Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor
70. sed Tighten casing clamp screw securely Reassemble air cleaner Closed for Full 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 mixture Turning the adjusting needles out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel 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 1 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 idle fuel adjust ing needle in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counter clockwise 1 turn 29 FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position NOTE The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted 2 idle speed setting With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1200 RPM If engine idl
71. sition 3 Build up of grass leaves 3 Clean underside of mower and trash under mower housing 4 Dirty air filter 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Low oil level dirty oil 5 Check oil level change 6 Fauity spark plug 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Dirty fuel filter 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Stale or dirty fuel 8 Urain fuel tank and refili with fresh gasoline 9 Water in fuel 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Clearvreplace muffler 13 Check all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 15 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 10 Spark plug wire loose 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves out of adjustment Excessive Worn bent or loose blade Replace blade vibration Tighten blade boit Bent blade mandrel Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Loose damaged part s Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Faulty operator safety presence control system Check wiring switches and connections If not contact a
72. t to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your tractor with a suitable pro tective cover that does not retain mois ture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM cause CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Out of fuel Engine not CHOKED properly Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment 10 Engine valves out of ch O NOMS Q Tq adjustment Dirty air filter Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Clutch brake pedal not depressed Attachment clutch is engaged Weak or dead battery Blown fuse Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty ignition switch Faulty solenoid or starter Faulty operator presence switch es Weak or dead battery Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE
73. tch Switch SY Lever SJ Plunger i S Attachment Lift Lever 4177 4 Parking Brake Range Shift Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor RANGESHIFT LEVER Allows high H and low L speed for all forward and reverse gears ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine AMMETER Indicates battery charging or discharging PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake into the brake position WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first sett
74. ted 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 overin flated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting resuits Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Y Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properiy around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Y Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following important items Engine oil is at proper level Y Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regu lar unleaded gasoline Y Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Y Be sure brake system is in safe operat ing condition OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning R NH se REVERSE NEUTRAL RIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION 9 c qd ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ENGINE START PARKINGBRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OI Ne 23 i a E OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER UFT LIGHT 25
75. tely The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position When the engine is running any at tempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any at tempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never op erate unless the operator is in the seat BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low access to blades Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown 2 3 19 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on assembly 4 Reassemble blade boit lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated Trailing Edge Up Flat Washer Lock Washer 29 Sf plage Bolt Grade A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified by six lines on the bolt head TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharp ening blade but if you do be sure the blade is batanced Care should be taken to keep the bl
76. the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing il SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of controt and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the siope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it SAFETY RULES DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Un even terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the siope Follow the manufacturer s recommend ations for wheel weights or counter weights to improve stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn
77. ting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Siton seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to disengaged position Move throttle control to fast position Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below 6 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 the choke con troi out and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above 7 When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughiy pull the choke contro out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly N The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50
78. tor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change Ail oil must meet service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor 5 on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting Oil Drain Valve Closed and Locked Position 3 Unlock drain valve by pushing upward slightly and turning counterclockwise 4 To open pull down on the drain valve 5 After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing upward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown 6 Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the end of the drain valve 7 Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip stick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual 8 Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level 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 at FULL line on dipstick Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished D
79. ttery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 3 4 8 7603J Tray Battery 10 145211 Bolt 1 4 20 x 7 5 Zinc 11 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1 4 16 176138 Switch Intertock Push In 21 175688 Harness Socket Light W 4152J 22 41525 Bulb Light 25 185456 Cable Battery Red 31 26 108824X Fuse 27 173510400 Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Jgn 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 170238 Harness Ign 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 79 175242 Bulbholder Asm Incan descent 81 109748X Relay Asm NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 37 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES MODEL NUMBER 917 276030 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 180374 Rail Frame RH 2 175282 Drawbar Gt 4 73680700 Nut Crownlock Hex 7 16 14UNC 5 163976X428 Dash YTGT 2 6 157882 Dash Lower Vgt One Piece 7 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 8 184668 Support Battery 14 175260X615 Hood Asm 16 121794X Cover Access 17 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Zc 18 174515 615 Grille 19 19131312 Washer 13 32x13 16x12 Ga 20 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 21 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 24 179717X615 Footrest RH 28 179716X615 Footrest LH 30 145051 014 Saddle Sikscr 31 161419 Bracket S
80. upport 1 pc 32 161327 Bracket Pivot Chassis Lh 33 161326 Bracket Pivot Chassis Rh 34 177018 Plate Asm Engine Chassis 35 19111116 Washer 11 32x11 16x16 Ga 36 17060512 Screw 5 16 18 3 4 37 179772X615 Fender 39 175278 Bracket Axle Front 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 45 154913 Bracket Chassis 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 56 154914 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Lh 58 183569 Bracket Fender 60 17000616 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 63 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 39 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 66 17490608 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 2 67 156973 Guide Belt Gear Drive 68 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 70 177679 Belt Keeper VGT Ground Drive 84 142992 Stop Over Center 85 144911 Bracket Support Transaxle 86 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 UNC x 1 88 510551143 Washer Lock Hiel Spr 7 16 91 180374 Rail Frame th 106 17580520 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 25 122 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 130 171875 Screw HWHD Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 137 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x1 Gr 5 138 179125X428 Cuphoider YTGT 139 171873 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 TT 140 163806 Magnet YTGT 141 163805 Striker Plate YTGT 142 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 144 161900 Bracket Dash Lh 148 164655 Extrusion Bumper 150 175352 Duct Heat Hood 152 177956 Shield Browning 153 179761 Light Box Asm w Lens 156 17000512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Blk 157 161840 Lens Bar 158 17670608 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 159 17000612 S

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