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Craftsman 486.24251 Lawn Mower User Manual

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1. 02828 When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades Agat REMOVAL Raise mower to highest position to al low access to blades 2 Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts Trailing Mandrel Assembly Edge Up _ Blade TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharp ening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unba
2. osol TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary 1 Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel and lightly tighten 2 Start engine and move motion con trol lever until tractor does not move forward or backward Hold motion control lever in that posi tion and turn engine off While holding motion control lever in place loosen the adjustment bolt Move motion control lever to the neu tral N lock gate position 6 Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position After above adjustment is made if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position follow these steps 1 Loosen the adjustment bolt 2 Move the motion control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep Tighten adjustment bolt securely Start engine and test If tractor still creeps repeat above steps until satisfied om FG OPO Motion Control Lever Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt 26 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this m
3. Engine See Breakdown Briggs Model No 31P777 0296 E1 4 137352 Muffler Exhaust 13 165291 Gasket Muffler 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 23 169837 Shield Browning Debris Guard 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 32 161696 Cap Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose Blk 34 106082X Pad Spacer 37 137040 Line Fuel OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42 KEY NO 38 39 44 45 46 62 72 78 81 PART NO 181654 14109227X 17670412 17000612 19091416 10010500 71070512 17060620 73510400 engine bs 1cyl 30 DESCRIPTION Plug Drain Oil Easy Pad Idler 1 75 x 75 x 06 Screw Hexwsh Thdri 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Washer Split Screw Hex Head Cap 5 16 18 x 3 4 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Nut Keps 1 4 20 Starter Nut NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm seat It knob 1 KEY PART NO NO 1 188719 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 182493 11 166369 12 174648 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 SEAT ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 1 Washer 13 32 x 3 4 x 10 Ga Clip Push In Hinged Nut Hex Lock w ins 3 8 16 unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 43 KEY PART NO
4. ORANGE BROWN BLACK IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE RUNOVERRIDE RUN B A1 L A2 START NOTE HEADLIGHTS YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS 7h REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 02836 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 ELECTRICAL 22 k LE KA KA KA S OX 3 g A VA ARE K U7 Lon 7770 lt den NG 90 N 34 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO NO 1 163465 2 74760412 8 186491 16 176138 21 183759 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146148 26 175158 27 73510400 28 145491 29 192749 30 193350 33 140403 34 110712X 40 193374 41 71110408 42 131563 43 178861 45 121433X 52 141940 55 17490508 90 180449 91 190270 92 193465 93 192540 94 191834 DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Box Battery Switch Interlock Harness Light Socket w 4152J Light Bulb Cable Battery Cable Battery
5. Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemicals which can harm rub ber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly If your tractor does not function as de scribed repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disen gaged position CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM When the engine is running any at tempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any at tempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never op erate unless the operator is in the seat CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ig nition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to go into reverse should shut off the engine ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating
6. 26 126847X 28 19131416 29 17000612 30 76020412 32 192757 34 10040500 36 155099 37 152927 38 186095X428 39 19113812 40 73540600 41 186737 42 145054X428 43 121749X 44 190752 46 184946X505 65 160367 67 72110618 68 169827 71 175146 82 169835 87 173966 88 175118 91 175553 95 188967 97 74780564 DESCRIPTION Steering Wheel Front Axle Assembly Spindle Assembly L H Spindle Assembly R H Bearing Race Thrust Hardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Rod Tie Washer Lock Hvy Hlel Spr 5 16 Bushing Steering Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Washer 11 32 ID x 2 3 8 OD x 12 Ga Lock Nut Center 3 8 24 Adaptor Steering Wheel Boot Steering Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Extension Steering Cap Spindle Spacer Brace Axle Bolt Rhnd Sq 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Brace Axle Steering Asm Bracket Susp Chassis Front Washer Flat 781 x 1 1 2 x 14 Bolt Shoulder 7 16 20 Clip Steering Washer Hardened 793 x 1 637 x 060 Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 Gr 5 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 41 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 ENGINE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 170545 Control Throttle Choke 2 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 5 8 3
7. 792154 788088A 792141 792200 792199 792184 792193 792198 780096 786162 792046 788104 786199 786200 786198 784384 788093A 788102 730229 788103 792118 792196 798050 792150 792151 794787 798044 798055 798053 798040 798054 794788 DESCRIPTION Spacer 625 765 Spring Oil Fill Plug Oil Seal 3 4 Washer 3771D 058W Snubber Washer Snubber Spring 47ID Washer 437ID 078W Screw 1 4 28 x 490 Nut 3 8 24 Washer 625 ID 057W Sleeve Assembly Screw 1 4 20 x 1 O Ring Sleeve Ass y Incl 157 Sleeve Ass y Incl 87 Sleeve Assembly Incl 87 Shift Lever Ass y Incl 109 Liquid Gasket RTV Silicon Oil Seal 9 16 ID BOil Spec 80W90 Grommet Relief Valve Hose Barb Tubing 1 2 x 5 Washer Nut 7 16 20 Differential Gear Reduction Drive Pulley amp Hub Ass y Disconnect Lever Mounting Plate Fan Control Lever Hydro Module LH Fender Con trol TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0296 E1 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1024 1036 EMISSION LABEL 48 SHORT BLOCK 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 943 n a o 50 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 BRIGGS 8 STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0296 E1 _ ca 9878 276 1266 6348 O sr 1266A ED 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 BRIGGS amp STRATTO
8. DISEN the mower deck is to be mounted on the GAGED position tractor remove the front links and hook 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to the clutch spring Into sguare hole in frame lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley TO INSTALL MOWER ne 4 Remove small retainer spring and 1 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest remove clutch spring off pulley bolt position 5 Remove large retainer spring slide 2 Slide mower under tractor with deflec collar off and push housing guide out tor shield to right side of tractor of bracket 3 Lower lift lever to its lowest position 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis 4 Connect front links to mower deck and bracket by removing retainer spring secure With retainer springs 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear 9 Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets by removing retainer deck brackets and secure with retainer springs springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by 6 Connect anti sway bar to chassis removing retainer springs bracket and secure with retainer spring Small Retainer Spring tga z os be pe Clutch Spring Ha esa a a 7 a m Small Retainer i Square Hole Clutch Spine Engine Spring Pulley Retainer Spring Anti Sway Bar Retainer Springs Collar Both Sides Deflector Shield Housing Guide Retainer Spring 7 Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket slide collar onto guide and secure With large retainer spring Pl
9. v TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not at tach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recom mendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes e Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment e On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable ano the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition e Use only approved gasoline container e Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling e Never fuel the machine indoors e Never store the machine or fuel con tainer where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances e Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling SAFETY RULES Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with t
10. 141043 Guard Tuv Idler 94 67 149846 Knob Custom Oval 68 144959 V Belt 92 TD541437 Locknut Hex W Wsh 3 8 16 unc 111 179292 Bracket Wheel Guage LH 112 179293 Bracket Wheel Guage RH 113 17000512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 116 4898H Bolt Shoulder 117 188606 Wheel Gauge 118 73930600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 1 119 19121414 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 14 Ga 129 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 130 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 1Gr 5 131 STD533710 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 1 134 156941 Pin Head Rivet 135 159765 Bracket Asm Wheel Gauge Rear LH 136 155986 Bar Adj Gauge Wheel 138 159763 Bracket Asm Wheel Gauge Rear RH 139 159767 Bracket Asm Wheel Gauge Front RH 140 159768 Bracket Asm Wheel Gauge Front LH 142 165890 Arm Spring Brake Mower 143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42 144 158634 Keeper Belt 42 Clutch Cable 145 165888 Pulley Idler Flat 146 171977 Bolt Carraige Idler 147 131335 Spring Extension 148 169022 Spring Return Idler 149 165898 Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc 150 19091210 Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 10 Ga 152 169676 Cable Clutch 42 158 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 5 8 159 STD533717 Bolt Rdhd San 3 8 16 unc x 1 3 4 184 19131410 Washer 3 8 185 188234 Head Asm Cable Clutch 130794 Mandrel Assembly Includes housing shaft and shaft hardware only pulley not included 169583 Replacement Mower Complete Std Deck Order separately guage wheel components key nos 116 119 NOTE All compone
11. 159770 21 STD541431 23 177583 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 130968X428 28 19111016 29 131491 30 173984 31 187690 32 153535 33 178342 34 72110612 36 131494 40 73900600 44 140088 45 STD624003 46 137729 48 133944 52 139888 53 184907 54 178515 55 155046 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 DESCRIPTION Mower Housing Bolt Bracket Asm Sway Bar Front Bracket Sway Bar 38 42 Retainer Spring Bar Sway Deck Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 25 Gr 8 Washer Lock Washer Hardened The following blades are avail able Blade 42 Hi Lift For bagging or discharge Blade 42 Mulching Std For mulching mowers only Blade 42 Mulching Premium For better wear when mulching Shaft Assembly Mandrel Vented Incl Key Number 6 Housing Mandrel Vented Bearing Ball Mandrel Stripper Mower Deck Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 Bolt Shoulder Baffle Vortex Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc Bracket Deflector Cap Sleeve Spring Torsion Deflector Nut Push Shield Deflector Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Rod Hinge Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh Hd Washer Spacer Pulley Mandrel Nut Toplock Flanged Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 Pulley Idler Flat Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc Guard Mandrel L H Retainer Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 Washer Hardened Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc Arm Assembly Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler 47 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 56 165723 Spacer Retainer 59
12. 5 After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown 6 Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve 7 Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip stick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual 8 Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level For accurate reading tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before removing dipstick Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Replace pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine 2 Remove cover 3 Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre cleaner from base 4 Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 5 Place new pre cleaner and cartridge firmly in base 21 6 Align tabs on c
13. 6 278H Fitting Grease Front Wheel Only 7 9040H Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only 8 106108X624 Rim Rear 9 138468 Tire Rear 10 7152J Tube Rear Tire Not Provided Service Item Only 11 104757X428 Cap Axle 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube wheel 1 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 44 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 lift rh 1plece 3 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm 15 173288 Link Front Shaft Asm Lift 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc Pin Groove 17 175689 Trunnion E Ring 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower Bearing Nylong 20 163552 Retainer Spring Grip Handle Fluted 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered Button Plunger Read 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Link Asm Lift L H Link Asm Lift R H NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches Retainer Spring 1 inch 25 4 mm 45 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 MOWER DECK 42 D man t path stlt 3 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO NO 1 165892 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 165480 5 STD624008 6 178024 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 138971 134149 439775 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 174493 18 72140505 19 132827 20
14. Bolt 27 35 Ft Lbs Torque CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact a Sears or other qualified service center We have competent well trained techni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in main taining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owners 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 6 In the state of California the above is re quired by law Section 4442 of the Califor nia Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available throu
15. CARTON 1 Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton 2 Cut along dotted lines on all four pan els of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat 3 Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter 6 Assemble large flat washer 5 16 lock washer 5 16 hex bolt and tighten securely 7 Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel 8 Remove protective materials from trac tor hood and grill O Je gt KC Insert T 5 16 Hex Bolt 5 16 Lock Washer Large Flat Washer 5 Steering Boot Extension a a Shaft IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid 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 tracto
16. ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0296 E1 DESCRIPTION Pump Fuel Washer Governor Crank Elbow Intake Filter Air Cleaner Cartridge Washer Starter Cable Alternator Strap Starter Nut Governor Control Lever Drive Starter Clutch Drive Dipstick Seal Dipstick Tube Tube Dipstick Starter Armature Bushing Governor Crank Bolt Governor Control Lever Nut Starter Cable Cover Breather Passage Clamp Hose Pin Cotter Crank Governor Seal O Ring Intake Manifold Spring Seal Assembly Manual Choke Spring Seal Assembly Choke A Matic Boot Spark Plug Retainer Air Filter Nut Carburetor Screw Breather Passage Cover Seal Governor Shaft Screw Drive Cap Pin Locating Clip Wire Gear Timing Screw Oil Pump Cover Link Counterweight Counterweight Pin Counterweight Gear Pinion Harness Wiring Nut Brush Retainer Cap Drive Cap End Housing Starter Stud Rocker Arm Seal O Ring Dipstick Tube Dipstick Tube Assembly Terminal Spark Plug Seal Valve Screw Rocker Cover Line Vacuum Seal O Ring Oil Pump Cover 54 KEY NO 947 965 967 968 PART NO 694393 499613 697015 699848 495933 690192 691326 697111 690770 697143 272475 692492 499054 692003 692011 696854 691751 690822 693784 695700 699852 698139 691265 275038 698516 691058 691293 691333 690190 691183 691657 697124 697104 697125 691917 1266A 697123 1267 1270 1279 1329 1330 O x 697424 697
17. Fuse Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc Cable Ground Switch Seat Switch Ignition Key Molded Switch Light Harness Ignition Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 Cover Terminal Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular Protection Wire Loop Hour Meter Screw 5 16 18 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Strap Battery Mount Front Harness Pigtail Reverse Screw Module Reverse ROS NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 35 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis Laser It stit 46 36 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO NO 1 174619 2 176554 5 155272 9 193511X013 10 STD533710 11 174996 13 172105X010 14 17490608 17 184272X615 18 184921 26 STD541437 28 184259 30 192393X615 31 139976 37 17490508 38 175710 39 174714 58 184270 60 72140606 64 154798 74 STD541437 90 124346X 142 175702 143 186689 144 175582 145 156524 159 155123X428 166 189747 206 170165 207 17670508 208 17670608 209 17000612 217 179132X428 258 184264X599 259 184263X599 260 184262X428 263 184265 264 184266 272 184269X428 273 184268X428 274 184260X428 275 184261X428 278 191611 5479J 187801 DESCRIPTION Chassis Drawbar Bumper Hood Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Panel Dash RH Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Extrusion Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 unc Grille Lens Asm
18. NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap Blk Ny 50 id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bik Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 2A Nut Hex Lock w Ins 5 16 18 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 DECALS 1 T 16 6 zi 2 2 3 44 9 14 14 KEY PART 20 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 156439 Decal Fender Danger Sears 16 164065 Decal Steering 2 186367 Decal Hood Side RH LH 19 138047 Decal Battery Diehard Sears 3 186366 Decal Hood RH LH 20 172331 Decal Deck Mower EZ3 5 189020 Decal Engine H P 22 149516 Decal Battery 6 133644 Decal Maint Customer Sears Dom 178392 Decal Disconnect 7 193565 Decal Replacement 138311 Decal Lift Handle 8 179128 Decal Deck 184310X428 Pad Footrest Lh STLT 9 186572 Decal Fender Craftsman 184311X428 Pad Footrest Rh STLT 11 193307 Decal Fender STLTH Oper Inst E S 195509 Manual Owner s English 14 189088 Decal Dash Panel 195510 Manual Owner s Spanish 15 160396 Decal Mower Drive Schematic WHEELS amp TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Item Only 5 106732X624 Rim Front
19. at the factory for shipping purposes Cor rect tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower hous ing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replac ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual VY CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed Y No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely Y All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for le
20. better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check brake operation Check tire pressure Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation Check for loose fasteners mn BONG 18 SOU peN jue 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 5 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft Ibs maximum Do not overtighten LUBRICATION CHART Spindle Spindle Zerk Zerk SE a NN Front Wheel Front Wheel Bearing SHET Bearing Zerk Zerk Engine i i t h General Purpose Grease REFER TO Maintenance ENGINE SECTION IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings If you feel they must be lubricated use only a dry pow dered graphite type lubricant sparingly TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per forming any maintenance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES e Maintain proper air pressure in all tires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual
21. 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 eguipment 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 eguip ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge Sears will replace the battery at no charge During the first 30 days of purchase there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME After the first 30 days for your convenience IN HOME warranty service will still be avail able but a trip charge will apply This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location For the nearest authorized Sears location please call 1 800 4 MY HOME This battery warranty applies only while this product is within the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 2 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw ing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions c
22. the at tachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged Turning the ROS ON to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM 1 Move motion control lever to neutral N position With engine running turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS ON posi tion Look down and behind before backing 2 up Slowly move motion control lever to reverse R position to start movement When use of the ROS is no longer needed turn the ignition key clockwise to engine ON position ROS ON Position o Engine ON Position Normal Operating TO OPERATE ON HILLS 44WARNING 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 slo
23. to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of trac tor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown 24 Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal num ber of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Mandrel Froni Links q TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be re placed without tools Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower from tractor See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual 2 Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys 3 Pull belt away from mower BELT INSTALLATION 1 Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys Make sure be
24. 060612 17060516 19131616 17000612 DESCRIPTION Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 unc Keeper Belt Engine Spacer Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga E Ring Key Square Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Shaft Asm Cross Tapered Spring Torsion Washer 17 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Nut Lock Center 1 4 28 FNTHD Console Shift Disconnect Asm Rod Bypas LTH Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 10 Ga Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3 8 16 x 1 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 Spacer Retainer Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga Washer Srrted 5 16 ID x 1 125 Bracket Shift Mount Hub Shift Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gr 5 Nut Crownlock 1 4 20 unc Bolt Hex Fin 1 4 20 unc x 1 Gr 5 Bracket Pivot Lever Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 561 Plate Fastening Nyliner Snap In 5 8 ID Washer Nyl 7 8 ID x 105 Hyd Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Gr 5 Nut Hex Flange Lock Strap Torque Lh LTH2000 Strap Torque Rh LTH2000 Link Shift Transaxle LTH2000 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 16 Ga Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 STEERING ASSEMBLY q 97 El Gg PG aa 7 SX Ki Ng ang Pct SUS Tem CPF tas a E NG netics steering plit 57 40 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO 1 186093X428 2 184706 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 8 12000029 10 175121 11 STD551137 13 136518 15 145212 17 190753
25. 156 690960 DESCRIPTION Solenoid Fuel Cover Oil Pump Filter Pre Cleaner Cover Air Cleaner Bowl Float Gasket Set Carburetor Seal Throttle Shaft Fan Flywheel Screen Oil Pump Kit Label Gasket Rocker Cover Cover Rocker Arm Pump Oil Rod Push Intake Rod Push Exhaust Filter Oil Arm Rocker Guide Push Rod Shaft Pump Label Emission Plate Trim Screw Flywheel Ring Retaining Owner s Manual Kit Screw Washer Screw Flywheel Fan Retainer Brush Cap Limiter Gasket Set Valve Screw Alternator Screw Float Bowl Reed Breather Screw Breather Reed Support Blower Housing Seal O Ring Intake Elbow Seal O Ring Intake Elbow Latch Blower Housing Plug AVS Counterweight Screw Blower Housing Support 31Q777 0036 Replacement Engine 272147 Repair Manual Included in Engine Gasket Set Key No 358 Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit Key No 121 Included in Carburetor Gasket Set Key No 977 Included in Valve Gasket Set Key No 1095 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm GG SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION gt VAL THIS Fa OTTE TED D LIN GREE Sloe j N 4 S MMC AV ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX WARNING To avoid serious injury operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make tur
26. 410 64 173937 65 STD551143 66 154778 DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless LTH2000 See Breakdown Rod Shift Fender Adjust Pin Cotter 1 8 x 1 CAD Washer Lock Hvy Helical Bolt Hex FLGHD 5 16 18 Gr 5 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 5 16 18 unc Nut Lock Hex W Wsh 3 8 16 unc Knob 1 2 13 Rod Brake Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc Spring Brake Rod Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 CAD Rod Parking Brake Cap Parking Brake Bracket Transaxle Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 Shaft Foot Pedal Bearing Nylon Washer Pin Roll Pulley Composite Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 unc x 2 3 4 Gr 5 Keeper Belt Idler Pulley Idler V Groove Bellcrank Clutch Retainer Belt Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc Link Clutch Spring Return Clutch Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 V Belt Keeper Center Span Screw 3 8 16 x 875 Cover Pedal Pulley Engine Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 Washer Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 39 KEY PART NO 69 70 74 75 76 77 78 81 82 83 85 89 95 112 116 120 150 151 156 158 159 161 162 163 165 166 168 169 197 198 202 212 245 246 247 250 251 252 263 NO 142432 134683 137057 121749X STD581075 123583X 121748X 178139 165711 19171216 150360 192387X428 178134 19091210 72140608 73900600 175456 19133210 166002 165589 183900 72140406 73680400 74780416 165623 17490510 165492 165580 169613 169593 72110614 145212 178122 178121 181462 17
27. BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor Rinse the battery with plain water and dry Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright Coat terminals with grease or petro leum jelly Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot To prevent possible damage to seals do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean D a R 20 Inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clip pings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use com pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not reguired for the life of the transaxle Should the trans axle ever leak or require servicing contact a Sears or other gualified service center V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classificatio
28. Includes Key Nos 258 259 260 263 264 274 and 275 Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser Lt Air Duct Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc Nut 1 4 Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis Bracket Footrest STLT Rod Pivot Chassis Hood Cupholder Screw Hi Lo 13 16 x 5 8 w Patch Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 Console Fuel Window Lens RH Lens LH Cover Lens Bezel Grille LH Bezel Grille RH Vent Hood RH Vent Hood LH Insert Grille LH Insert Grille RH Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex Plug Button Plug Dome Plastic Choke Hole NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 37 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 GROUND DRIVE 74 75 drive hydro stit 53 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO NO fe s 8 192502 10 STD561210 14 10040400 15 74490544 16 STD541431 19 STD541437 21 130564 22 178141 24 73350600 25 106888X 27 STD561210 28 175765 29 71673 30 169592 32 74760512 34 175578 35 120183X 36 19211616 37 1572H 38 179114 39 72110622 41 175556 47 127783 48 154407 49 123205X 50 72110612 51 STD541437 52 STD541431 53 105710X 55 105709X 56 17060620 57 178138 59 169691 61 17120614 62 8883R 63 175
29. N ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0296 E1 697 7 729 8 37 L SS rar 783 ka A te 52 KEY PART NO NO 1 697174 2 399265 3 391086 4 697188 5 698147 7 699168 9 697109 11 697113 12 697110 13 690360 15 690946 16 697127 20 690947 22 692125 23 693557 24 222698 25 699052 699054 26 699051 697559 27 698469 28 697099 29 697126 697263 32 692852 33 695760 34 695761 35 691279 36 691279 37 697108 40 690964 43 691968 45 690564 46 698492 48 697762 50 690193 51 692137 53 690227 54 691148 73 697133 74 697897 78 691003 89 690283 93 690602 94 498030 95 691636 98 495800 104 690525 105 231855 106 691780 108 690464 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0296 E1 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Assembly Kit Bushing Seal Magneto Side Seal Oil Magneto Side Sump Engine Head Cylinder Gasket Cylinder Head Gasket Breather Tube Breather Gasket Crankcase Screw Cylinder Head Plug Oil Drain Crankshaft Seal Oil PTO Side Screw Crankcase Cover Sump Flywheel Key Flywheel Piston Assembly Standard Piston Assembly 020 Over size Ring Set Standard Ring Set 020 Oversize Lock Piston Pin Pin Piston Rod Connecting Standard Rod Connecting 020 Under size Screw Connecting Rod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Valve Intake Spring Valve Exhaust Guard Flywheel Retainer Valv
30. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN LAWN TRACTOR 18 5 HP 42 Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No 917 275820 T This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT For answers to your questions 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 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty eee eee nenene 2 Maintenance Schedule Safety Rules een 3 Service and Adjustments Product Specifications 6 Storage rene tete tenants tete AssemblyPre Operation 8 Troubleshooting ee Operation ua lina nains 11 Repair Parts 3 Maintenance eee 18 Sears Service WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two 2 years from the date of purchase if this Craftsman Riding Eguipment is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner s manual Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be defective in material or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable warranted pa
31. RT PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM ROS J 5 f7 4 i a B OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT lt a a D EY HE Les j ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION ve p LIGHTS ON DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION 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 death The safety alert symbol FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only gt Day HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which hii f not avoided could result in death serious injury fi is used to identify safety inform and or property damage ation about hazards which Cali Ag 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 11 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tracto
32. See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustmenis 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 trac tor This will result in a more even distri bution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished 00272 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesir able clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mow ing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used 17 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure eck Operato
33. T The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is depressed 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 Never use choke to stop engine or repairs We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this pos sibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas ACAUTION 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 e Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever 1 Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral N position 2 Release parking
34. TION Allows operation of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed 12 WEAR YOUR 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 adjustmenis FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT oct mask worn over spectacles HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and hold 2 Pull parking brake lever up and release pressure from clutch brake pedal Pedal should remain in brake position Make sure parking brake will hold trac tor secure Attachment Clutch Lever Throttle Engaged Position ce Ignition Key ws J Disengaged AA D Position Brake Position TN Disengaged Position Cad Parking Brake al i Engaged Sga Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attachment clutch lever to DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal all the way down Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTAN
35. ace flat washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring 9 Install belt onto engine pulley TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT Raise mower to its highest position At the midpoint of both sides of mower measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1 4 of each other 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 1 8 e Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge of Bottom edge mower to ground of mower to ground at Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8
36. after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above 7 When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below 7 When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly then move throttle control to fast position This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature 2 3 4 16 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unit in cold weather the transmission should be warmed up as follows 1 Be sure the tractor is on level ground 2 Place the motion control lever in neutral Release the parking brake and let the clutch brake slowly return to operating position Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can also be used dur ing the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel
37. anual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Ring Axle Cover Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY 44WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BAT TERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual v I
38. brake 3 Slowly move motion control lever to desired position TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height Grasp lift lever e Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position The cutting height range is approxi mately 1 1 2 to 4 The heights are mea sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed The average lawn should be cut to ap proximately 2 1 2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better look ing lawns mow often and after moder ate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut rela tively high the second to desired height TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface 1 Adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in this section of manual With mower in desired height of cut position gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the grou
39. creases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments 2 Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above FINAL SETTING See TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in this section of the manual 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 2 Move throttle control lever to slow posi tion With finger rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM 3 While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture valve full travel clockwise then coun terclockwise until engine runs rough Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions Release throttle lever ACCELERATION TEST 4 Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle mixture valve out coun terclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust or damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine spe
40. e Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blades Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when cross ing gravel surfaces Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher discharge guard or other safety devices in place and working Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before clean ing the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or un loading the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when oper ating machine Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved ina large percenta
41. e Slinger Governor Oil Tappet Valve Camshaft Short Block Manifold Intake Gasket Intake Stud Carburetor Screw Intake Manifold Screen Rotating Screw Rotating Screen Screw Flywheel Guard Plug Oi Bushing Throttle Shaft Kit Idle Mixture Screw Throttle Valve Kit Idle Speed Pin Float Hinge QValve Float Needle OSeat Inlet Valve Choke Manual Choke 53 KEY NO 108A 117 118 121 125 127 130 131 133 137 141 141A 142 146 186 187 187A 188 192 202 209 216 222 227 232 238 240 265 267 276 304 305 305A 306 307 309 310 311 333 334 337 358 363 383 385 385A PART NO 692344 694352 697228 697241 698445 695005 691750 494379 494381 281165 495097 495931 697140 691639 692317 697098 698417 691693 691986 691841 692208 691840 694042 691374 691842 691843 298090 691024 695134 692255 699829 697102 697103 697107 691003 693551 690323 497608 492341 691061 691043 697191 19203 89838 694476 690297 DESCRIPTION Valve Choke Choke A Matic Jet Main Standard Jet Main High Altitude Kit Carburetor Overhaul Carburetor Plug Welch Valve Throttle Kit Throttle Shaft Float Carburetor tGasket Float Bowl Kit Choke Shaft Manual Choke Kit Choke Shaft Choke A Matic Nozzle Carburetor Key Timing Connector Hose Line Fuel Line Fuel Screw Control Bracket Adjuster Rocker Arm Link Mechanical Governor Spring Governo
42. e of your new purchase for years to come Pur chase your Repair Protection Agreement today Some limitations and exclusions apply For prices and additional information call 1 800 827 6655 SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE For Sears professional installation of home appliances garage door openers water heaters and other major home items in the U S A call 1 800 4 MY HOME UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Steering Wheel Wheel heat L CN Steering Steering wW Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Im Boot Shaft 1 Large Flat Washer 1 5 16 Lock Washer 1 Hex Bolt i 5 16 18 x 4 Pad que 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Oil Drain Tube D For Future Use Slope Sheet 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 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below 1 3 4 wrench 1 Pliers 1 1 2 wrench 1 Utility knife 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 posi tion seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK
43. ed Overspeed ing the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments Idle Speed Screw Throttle Lever Idle Mixture Kas Valve with Limiter a 28 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for stor age at the end of the season or if the trac tor will not be used for 30 days or more Acaution Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store ina clean dry area 1 Clean entire tractor See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt 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 e Fully charge the battery
44. ee TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls Awarnine Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed 2 Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline 3 Place freewheel control in trans mission engaged position See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake 5 Place motion control lever in neutral N position 6 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi tion 7 Start the engine After engine has started move throttle control to idle position Release parking brake Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid 10 Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place motion conirol lever in neutral position 11 Turn ignition key to STOP position 9 Continue with the instructions that follow CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated
45. f jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is eguipped with a 12 volt system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery 2 RED cable last from both batteries Weak or Dead Battery Fully Charged Battery REPLACING BATTERY 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 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 ter
46. 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 TER MINALS in the Maintenance section of this manual After cleaning leave cables discon nected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals If battery is removed from tractor for storage do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage e Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting 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 e 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
47. ge of riding mower re lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommen dation for wheel weights or counter weights Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage SAFETY RULES II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Opera tion on all slopes requires extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it Mow up and down slopes not across Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Do not mow on wet grass Tires may lose traction Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction dis engage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope Keep all m
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49. he rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely GENERAL SERVICE Never operate machine in a closed area Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi tion Never tamper with safety devices Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a respon sible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Repair if neces sary before restarting Never make any ad
50. iring Carburetor out of adjustment 10 Engine valves out of ONOUGUAUN 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 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 Cutting too much grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position Build up of grass leaves and trash under mower Dirty air filter Low oil level dirty oil Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other O DNIANBONA qualified service center Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Empty f
51. justments or repairs with the engine running Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s recom mended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction dis engage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradu ally downhill if possible PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 5 Gallons Unleaded Regular SAE 30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 Below 32 F W Filter 3 5 Pints W O Filter 3 0 Pints Champion RC12YC Gasoline Capacity and Type Oil Type API SG SL Oil Capacity Spark Plug GAP 030 Ground Speed MPH Tire Pressure Forward 5 5 Reverse 2 4 Front 14 PSI Rear 10 PSI Charging System 3 Amps Battery 5 Amps Headlights Battery Amp Hr 28 Min CCA 230 Case Size U1R Blade
52. lanced 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 19 balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced 5 8 Bolt or Pin 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 e Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to leak power 1 Remove terminal guard 2 Disconnect
53. lt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides Install mower See To Install Mower in this section of this manual 2 3 Mandrel _____ Idler Pulleys Pulley TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission dis engaged position Pull freewheel con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged 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 9 16 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut A Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position 2 3 25 Road tes
54. minal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 27 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Hex Bolt Terminal Access Door Guard TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting e Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap 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 Hood Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s ser
55. minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car buretor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER S 1 Remove spark plug s 2 Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole s into cylinder s 3 Turn ignition key to START position for a few seconds to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug s OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your tractor with a suitable pro tective cover that does not retain mois ture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Out of fuel Engine not CHOKED properly Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel Loose or damaged w
56. mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION To ensure proper operation and per formance it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstall ation before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely in an area that is flat for approximately 80 feet in front of the tractor and set the parking brake Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds or approximately 40 feet Slowly move lever to full reverse posi tion and hold for five 5 seconds or approximately 20 feet After the tractor moves approximately 20 feet in reverse return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this proce dure three 3 times Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance
57. n 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 separation and formation of acids during storage Acid ic 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 45 Products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 5 Move throttle control to choke position 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
58. n SG SL Se lect the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES T T T T T 20 10 10 20 30 c TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil vise chartt NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more freguent ly to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL e Be sure tractor is on level surface e Oil will drain more freely when warm e Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting 2 O Drain Valve Closed and Locked Position Drain Tube 3 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise 4 To open pull out on the drain valve
59. nd Install gauge wheel in ap propriate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 locknut and tighten securely Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel Mounting Bracket x 8 16 gt Locknut n DANG f 3 8 Washer KO Shoulder Gauge Wheel Bolt TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip ment on rough rolling terrain or hills 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control 44CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place 14 Attachment Lift Lever __ High Position Attachment Clutch Lever Engaged Position Disengaged Position OPERATING IN REVERSE Your tractor is eguipped with a Reverse Operation System ROS Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless the ignition key is placed in the ROS ON position A WARNING Backing up with
60. ns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill e or ours Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME Anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 U S A and Canada www sears com www Sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in products like vacuums lawn eguipment and electronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U SA 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci n Au Canada pour ser
61. nt dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 oa 87 115 100 gt HON Ke 101 AUNG 48 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 KEY PART NO NO 1 772151 3 770135 5 776355 6 778263 9 786197 13 778368 14 778368 15 778373 17 786139 22 792194 23 792195 25 792073A 26 792125 28 792035 29 780065 31 780189 36 790071 37 790007 38 799021 40 792204 41 790102 42 792202 42A 792203 43 792171 44A 790100 44B 790099 45 790101 47 774869 48 774688 49 778378 56 778379 65 780195 67 776440 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 DESCRIPTION Cover L H Case Counter Shaft Spur Gear 11T Neutral Sleeve 572 Bevel Gear Incl 14 13 Teeth Bevel Gear Incl 13 13 Teeth Ring Gear 54 Teeth Drive Pin Spring Washer 750 ID Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Retaining Ring Retaining Ring Washer 627 ID 091W Washer 563 ID 062W Brake Disk Brake Pad Plate Brake Pad Roll Pin 25 Brake Lever Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 Screw 10 24 x 500 Inside Brake Mach Outside Brake Casting Actuator Rod Axle 16 812 Axle 11 625 Spur Gear 18T Spur Gear 81T Washer 750ID 062W Brakeshaft 49 KEY NO 70 79 85 87 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 109 113 114 115 127 150 157 180 182 183 184 185 190 191 200 203 206 207 208 209 210 PART NO 786196 792201
62. ould result in serious injury or death Awarnine In order to prevent ac cidental starting when setting up trans porting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug AWARNING Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor 44WARNING Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor 44WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle com ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm 44WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machin
63. ovement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Use extra care while operating ma chine with grass catchers or other at tachments they can affect the stability of the machine Do no use on steep slopes Donot try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in Ill CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a respon sible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine e Never allow children to operate the machine e Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child
64. over with slots in blower housing and replace cover 7 Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterio ration of the cartridge Do not oil car tridge Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge f Handle CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Debris may clog the engine s air cool ing system Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage Air Screen Clean out chaff and debris ADA M Era ae 8 NY 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 ar
65. r 2 Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing Remove the cardboard packing and discard 3 Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan 4 Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor 5 Pivot seat and pan forward and as semble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten 6 Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat 7 Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down 8 Get off seat without moving its ad justed position 9 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Shoulder CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po sition 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in trans mission disengaged position S
66. r Link Choke Bracket Control Lever Governor Control Spring Governor Cap Valve Filter Fuel Clamp Casing Screw Casing Clamp tWasher Sealing Housing Blower Screw Blower Housing Screw Blower Housing Shield Cylinder Screw Cylinder Shield Motor Starter Bolt Starter Motor Brush Set Armature Magneto Screw Magneto Armature Plug Spark Gasket Set Engine Flywheel Puller Wrench Spark Plug Screw Fuel Pump Screw Fuel Pump Included in Engine Gasket Set Key No 358 Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit Key No 121 Included in Carburetor Gasket Set Key No 977 Included in Valve Gasket Set Key No 1095 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY NO 387 404 431 445 462 474 503 505 510 513 523 524 525 544 552 562 579 584 601 614 616 617 634 634A 635 643 654 684 691 697 718 729 741 750 757 758 759 783 789 797 801 802 803 830 842 847 851 868 914 918 943 PART NO 697090 691691 697122 697153 691261 696459 691532 691251 693699 692024 697086 691032 697085 692034 697144 691119 691029 697112 95162 691620 692012 692138 690801 690802 691909 697155 690958 697157 692407 690372 690959 691224 697128 691033 697607 697134 697392 693713 698329 693167 691283 691286 693757 691095 691031 697087 692424 690968 690960 697091 690589 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 BRIGGS 8 STRATTON
67. r Presence and C ROS Systems eck for Loose Fasteners S arpen Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart eck Battery Level DOHOBIH ean Battery and Terminals eck Transaxle Cooling eck V Belts hange Engine Oil with oil filter ange Engine Oil without oil filter ean Air Filter C C C Check Engine Oil Level C C C ean Air Screen nspect Muffler Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter If equipped Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run
68. r to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Attachment Ammeter Clutch Lever Light Switch Throttle Choke Control Clutch Brake Pedal Freewheel Control Ignition Switch ROS ON Position aa Lift Lever Plunger 7 Attachment Lift Lever Height Adjustment Indicator o Parking Brake Lever a V Sata Motion Control Lever 02815_LSW Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengagages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSI
69. row pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all 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 transmission covered to keep water out Water in en gine or transmission will shorten the usful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key 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 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension TO REMOVE MOWER arms Slide mower out from under trac Mower will be easier to remove from the tor right side of tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than Place attachment clutch in
70. rts for the two full years During the first 30 days of purchase there will be no charges to service the product at your home for issues covered by this warranty See exclusions below For your conve nience IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur chase but a trip charge will apply This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location For the nearest authorized Sears location please call 1 800 4 MY HOME This warranty applies only while this product is within the United States 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 eguipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or failure to maintain the eguipment according to the instructions
71. t Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel Poor grass discharge oo NO OB WN Engine speed too slow Travel speed too fast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Worn bent or loose blade Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed 10 Improper blades used 11 Clogged mower deck vent Headlight s not working if so equipped holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Light switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Battery will not charge Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Loss of drive Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission Engine backfires 1 when turning engine OFF during shipment or servicing Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reins
72. t 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 15 Engine valves out of 5 Contact a Sears or other adjustment qualified service center 4 Worn bent or loose blade ne blade Tighten blade olt Bent blade mandrel Contact a Sears or other ualified service center Loose damaged part s Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine dies when 1 Reverse operation system Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted ROS is not ON while ROS ON position into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section is engaged Engine continues 1 Faulty operator safety Check wiring switches and to run when presence control system connections If not corrected contact a Sears or other qualified service center clutch engaged Poor cut uneven 1 Worn bent or loose blade 3 peeve blade Tighten blade olt Mower deck not level Level mower deck Buildup of grass leaves and 3 Clean underside of mower trash under mower housing Bent blade mandrel Contact a Sears or other ualified service center Clogged mower deck vent Clean around mandrels to from build up of grass leaves open vent holes and trash around mandrels 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will not rotate Obstruction in clutch mechanism Non LL mower drive el
73. t are recom mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil 1 Check engine oil with tractor on level ground 2 Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill e For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE e Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quanti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness 44CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in tempera tures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clea
74. t 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 Operating Arm Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Remove belt downward from around engine pulley Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor BELT INSTALLATION 1 Carefully work new belt down onto the input pulley Slide belt into the center span keeper Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER in this section of manual 5 D a A WN Engine Pulley Clutching Idler Stationary Idler Center Span Keeper Transmission Input Pulley
75. tall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Oo N D OR WN Turn light switch ON Replace bulb s or lamp s Check replace light switch Check wiring and connections Replace fuse Replace ee Check clean all connections Replace regulator Replace alternator Place freewheel control in engaged position Replace motion drive belt Purge transmission Engine throttle control not set 1 Move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 32 between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275820 SCHEMATIC 4PATTERY ofili id RED RED SOLENOID STARTER BLUE AMNETER OPTIONAL JI FUSE WHITE LUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP BLACK ATTACHMENT CLUTCH CLUTCH OFF BLACK BLACK SEAT SWITCH REVERSE SWITCH IGNITION UNIT GRAY NOT IN REVERSE SHORTING CONNECTOR BLACK OPTIONAL HOUR BLACK a METER SPARK PLUGS GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES BLUE FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID 022322552 1 LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DC 3600 RPM DIODE I 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RI CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED
76. uel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Depress brake pedal Disengage attachment clutch Recharge or replace battery Replace fuse Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace ignition switch Check replace solenoid or starter Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Raise cutting height reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center Loss of power Faulty spark plug Clean and regap or change cont spark plug Dirty fuel filter Replace fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Water in fuel Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 10 Spark plug wire loose 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 13 Check all wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustmen
77. veling y Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following important items v Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean reg ular unleaded gasoline v Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe oper ating condition Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System ROS are working properly See the Opera tion and Maintenance sections in this manual Y It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first time Follow proper starting and trans mission purging instructions See TO START ENGINE and PURGE TRANS MISSION in the Operation section of this manual 10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning R N H L N e REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW ome IGNITION SWITCH 17 8 O Og O v ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE STA
78. vice en fran ais a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 800 LE FOYERMC 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 800 533 6937 1 888 784 6427 www sears ca 02410 Sears LS Sears Roebuck and Co Registered Trademark M Trademark SM Service Mark of Sears Roebuck and Co Marca Registrada Marca de Fabrica SM Marca de Servicio de Sears Roebuck and Co MC Marque de commerce M Marque d pos e de Sears Roebuck and Co 195509 11 19 04 TR Printed in U S A
79. vice outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move throttle control lever from slow to choke posi tion Slowly move lever from choke to fast position 2 Check that holes A in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line up If holes A are not aligned loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned Tighten clamp screw securely Governor Control Lever Governor Control Plate 0 Clamp Screw TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differ ences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning idle mixture valve in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mix ture Turning the idle mixture valve out counterclockwise in
80. west speed before start ing up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake posi tion and engage parking brake Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is depressed To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting e Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor 1 Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control 2 Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To re engage transmission reverse above procedure Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH MENTS Tow only the attachments tha

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