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Craftsman 917.272067 Owner`s manual

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2. TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO 1 139768 2 175131 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 175121 11 10551137 13 136518 15 145212 17 177876 26 126847X 28 19131416 17060612 STD561210 130465 155099 152927 139769 19133812 STD541537 100711L 145054x428 121749X 153720 121232X 6855M STD541431 74780520 STD523710 160367 72140618 169827 175146 169835 133835 175118 175553 288683808862552662688 54588688 DESCRIPTION Steering Wheel Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL Spindle Assembly L H Spindle Assembly R H Bearing Race Thrust Hardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Washer Lock Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Adaptor Steering Wheel Boot Steering Shaft Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Extension Shaft Steering LR LT Cap Spindle Fitting Grease Nut Lock Hex w Ins 5 16 18 UNC Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 UNC x 1 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Gr 5 Spacer Brace Axle Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Axle Brace Steering Asm Bracket Susp Chassis Front Fastner Christmas Tree Bolt Shoulder 7 16 20 Cl
3. Excessive Worn bent or loose blade Replace blade vibration Tighten blade bolt Bent blade mandrel Replace blade mandrel Loose damaged part s Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine continues 1 Faulty operator safety Check wiring switches and to run when presence control system connections If not corrected operator leaves contact a Sears or other seat with qualified service center attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven 1 Worn bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Gm Obstruction in clutch Remove obstruction mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel Mower blades will not rotate Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Po m 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass discharge MA WN Engine speed too slow Travel speed too fast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Wor
4. 75x1 750x 625 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 1 2 Od X 13 Thk Lip Seal Axle Seal Shaft Axle 75 X11 39 Key R H Shaft Axle 75 X16 99 Key L H Miter Gear Splined Miter Gear 15t 0 5 Id Shaft Ring Spiral Retaining Pin Jackshaft Magnet Ring Spring Bypass Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 Long Filter Base Filter Actuator Bypass Rod Bypass Actuator Arm Bypass Retaining Ring 250 External Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc Fiat Washer 5 8 td X 1 0 Od X 05 Thk Retaining Ring Bearing Center Block Spring Helical Compression Washer 20w 50 Oil Brake Yoke KEY PART NO NO 59 170408 60 142883 61 142881 62 142887 63 170410 64 142892 65 170411 66 170412 67 170413 68 170414 69 170415 70 170416 71 170417 72 170418 73 142884 74 170419 75 170420 76 170421 77 170422 78 142969 79 142980 80 150778 81 170423 82 170424 83 161162 84 170425 85 170426 86 170427 87 170424 88 170429 90 170430 93 170431 107 170432 108 170433 109 170434 111 170435 112 170436 113 170437 116 170438 119 170439 120 170440 121 170441 122 170442 123 170443 124 170444 125 170445 126 170446 127 170447 128 173165 900 166768 DESCRIPTION Rotor Brake Brake Puck Puck Plate Brake Actuating Pin Hihcs 1 4 20x2 W Patch SpecialFlange Bolt 1 4 20 X 1 W Patch Spacer Spring Brake Arm Bias Sq Hd Bolt 5 16 24 Ribbed Arm Brake Slotted Hex Nut 5 16 24 Cotter Pin 3 32 X 3 4 Compression Spring Brake Anti
5. Replace fuse Replace battery Check clean all connec tions Replace regulator Replace alternator Place freewheel control in engaged position Replace motion drive belt Purge transmission Move throttle control to SLOW position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 SCHEMATIC LACK O BATTERY SOLENOID AMMETER OPTIONAL CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP CLUTCH IGNITION CLUTCH OFF SWITCH FUEL SHUT OFF As SOLENOID SEAT SWITCH IF SO EQUIPPED NOT OCCUPIED BACK TI C ee OPERATOR SE PRESENCE RELAY 1 BLACK BLUE SPARK IGNITION PLUG Y UNIT GAP I 2 PLUGS ON OPERATOR TWIN CYL ENGINES PRESENCE RELAY 2 TO STATOR BRAKE RELAY STATOR CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT DC 3600 RPM LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT DIODE 5 AMP 3600 RPM ORANGE 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 MM E IGNITION SWITCH SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS O WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT HEADLIGHTS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS I SAL I NOE NOTE IF WIRING I
6. All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Y Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Y Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure free wheel control is in drive position While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following important items 4 Engine oil is at proper level v Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Y Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition Y It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first time Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions See START ENGINE and PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning EA i 9 e BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OILPRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT IN 9 Y M FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCK
7. Complete NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 49 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 127 20W50 OIL SEAL O PING KIT KEY PART NO NO 170351 170352 170353 170354 169898 170355 170356 170357 170358 170359 170360 169870 170361 169869 170362 170363 170364 150771 170365 170366 170367 170368 170369 170370 170371 170389 mr m OO Wf gt 142991 170390 170391 170392 150792 150793 150809 170393 170394 170395 170396 150797 170397 170398 170399 170400 170401 170202 170403 170404 170405 170406 142977 142978 150798 170407 84884896 B9285X355 8 BLSBSSRBGar TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 DESCRIPTION Main Housing Assembly Side Housing Assembly Center Section Assembly Swashplate Trunion Machined Block Assembly Sealant 10 5 Oz Hex Flange Screw 1 4 20 X 1 25 Stud 5 16 24 Hex Double End Shaft Input Ring Retaining Spacer Ring Retaining Seal Lip 67 X 1 58 X 276 Ball Brg 17mm Id X 40mm Od X 12mm Hex Flange Head Screw 5 16 24 X 0 75 Lip Seal 18 X 32 X 7 Arm Control Bearing 30x52x13 Thrust Check Plug Assembly Washer Shaft Motor Gear Pinion 13t 10U48t Gear Gear 10t Jackshaft 60t Bull Gear Sleeve Bearing 75 X 1 575 X 625 SleeveBearing Outboard
8. MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO NO 8 165866 10 STD561210 14 10040400 15 74490544 16 570541431 19 STD541437 21 130564 22 169498 24 73350600 25 106888 26 570551037 27 570561210 28 175765 29 71673 30 169592 32 74760512 34 175578 35 120183 36 19211616 37 1572H 38 179114 39 74760648 41 175556 47 127783 48 154407 49 123205X 50 STD523715 51 STD541437 52 570541431 53 105710 55 105709 56 17060620 57 140294 169691 17120614 8883R 175410 71170764 STD551143 154778 88288215 DESCRIPTION Transaxle See Breakdown Hydro Gr 314 0510 Rod Shift Fender Adjust Pin Cotter 1 8 x 1 CAD Washer Lock Hvy Helical Bolt Hex FLGHD 5 16 18 x Gr 5 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 5 16 18 Unc Nut Lock Hex W Wsh 3 8 16 Unc Knob Deluxe 1 2 13 Rod Brake Hydro Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc Spring Brake Rod Washer 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 Rol Pulley Composite Flat Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 Keeper Belt Idier Pulley Idler V Groove Beilcrank Clutch Retainer Belt Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16 x 4 1 2 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc Link Clutch Spring Return Clutch Screw 3 8 16 x 1 04 V Belt Keeper Center Span Screw 3 8 16 x 875 Cover Pedal Pulley Engine Bolt Hex 7 16 20 4 Gr 5 Washer Keeper Belt Engine Hy
9. follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable 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 Negative Terminal Positive Terminal Charged Battery Negative Terminal REPLACING BATTERY Acaution 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 seat pan to raised position and open battery box door 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 3 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt a
10. 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 NO 141043 149846 144959 73800600 136420 71081010 19061216 STD551110 160793 2029J 179292 179293 17060510 STD541431 72110505 4898H 165746 73930600 STD551037 19131312 510523710 STD533710 165890 157109 158634 165888 171977 131335 169022 165898 19091216 169670 169676 169674 169675 169671 169672 169669 17720408 72140614 130794 169583 DESCRIPTION Guard TUV Idler Knob Custom Oval V Belt Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Mulcher Cover Screw Pan Hd Phillips 10 24 x 5 8 Washer 10 Washer Lock 10 Latch Assembly Bagger Nut Weld Bracket Gauge Wheel L H Bracket Gauge Wheel R H Screw 3 8 16 x 625 Nut Hex Keps 5 16 18 Unc Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 Bolt Shoulder Wheel Gauge Nut Centerlock 3 8 16 Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x12 Ga Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x1 Gr 5 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16UNCx 1 Arm Spring Brake Mower Bracket Arm Idler 42 Keeper Beit 42 Clutch Cable Pulley Idler Flat Bolt Carriage Idler Spring Extension Spring Return Idler Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Bracket Clutch Cable Clutch 42 In Washer Flat 3 8 Type B Spring Retainer Spring Retention Lever Spacer RodCiutch Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x5 8 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3 8 16 UNC x 1 3 4 Mandrel Assembly Includes housing shaft and shaft hardware only puiley not included Replacement Mower
11. 15 16 17 NO 12 079 11 S 12 237 01 5 24 086 43 5 664020 5 12 536 10 5 443025 5 443020 5 12 089 11 5 12 089 23 5 12 089 24 S 12 755 83 5 12 100 07 5 52 211 04 5 12 090 28 5 25 158 08 5 12 079 10 S 25 158 11 S DESCRIPTION Linkage choke Clamp cable Screw hex flange Screw lobed socket 0 20 2 Control speed assembly Includes 6 9 Screw pan head M4x0 7x25 Screw pan head M4x0 7x20 Spring choke 2 Spring choke return Spring governor Kit governor lever Includes 12 14 Nut hex flange 1 4 20 Bolt 1 4 20 1 Lever governor Bushing throttle linkage Linkage throttle Bushing throttle linkage NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO NO 1 M 641060 S 2 X 22 11 S 3 M 629116 S 4 12 041 02 S 12 053 115 ou 7 12 041 01 S 8 12 265 06 S 9 25 237 14 5 10 25 353 10 S 11 25 050 02 5 12 47 154 01 S NOT ILLUSTRATED M 561010 S 12 757 02 S 12 757 33 S 12 757 03 5 12 454 03 5 12 518 37 5 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 DESCRIPTION Nut hex flange M6x1 0 2 Washer lock 1 4 Stud M6x1 0x116 2 12 853 115 S Kit carburetor w gasket Includes 5 6 7 qty 1 Gasket air cleaner Carburetor assembly F
12. Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unload ing the machine into a trailer or truck Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect them selves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and bum 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 Il SLOP
13. air as this will damage the cartridge 7 Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge 8 Reassemble air cleaner wing nut cover and tighten knob securely Air Cleaner Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge Screen MUFFLER inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if ee eg as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual 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 1 Drain oil from engine crankcase See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in this section of this manual through step remove drain plug 2 Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter 3 Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter 4 Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter Turn oil filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter then tighten filter an addi tional 1 2 turn 5 Fill crankcase with new oil See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in this section of this manual For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS section of this manual 6 Start the engine and check for oil leaks Correct any leaks before placing engin
14. brake pedal is de pressed ENGINE Move throttle control to slow position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position to allow engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety ifti glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF wiil cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas ACAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed
15. cT E T Patto MAS lt Den P lt lt en un gt lt 7 et ESCH of E wr TET 2 1 d 22 L evt ci Retainer Springs Both Sides SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT To raise front of mower loosen nut Raise mower to its highest position from trunnion on both front links e At the midpoint of both sides of mower Tighten nut E on both front links an measure height from bottom edge of equal number of turns mower to ground Distance A on both When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower sides of mower should be the same or at front than rear tighten nut F against within 1 4 of each other trunnion on both front links If adjustment is necessary make Recheck side to side adjustment adjustment 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 of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground _ C f ps J too a GROUND LINE Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE side If the following front to back adjust BELT ment is necessary be sure to adjust both The mower blade drive belt may b
16. move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry 2 3 4 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 8 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 depend ing on the temperature 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 3 Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can also be used during 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 mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments s
17. mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown 2 3 19 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble hex boit lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade is grade 8 heat treated Trailing Edge Up Mandrel Assembly Blade Center N Hole St Fe Flat Washer XS e Lock Washer NS 28 2 xl N 3 Hex Bolt A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified by six lines on the bolt head TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpen ing blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone bal ancer follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole m
18. of movement is controlled by the motion control lever 1 Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral N position 2 Release parking 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 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 measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2 1 2 inches during the Cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface 1 Adjust mower to desired cutting height See ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT i
19. on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check brake operation Check tire pressure Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation Check for loose fasteners fON gt 6 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 7 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft Ibs maximum Do nat overtighten LUBRICATION CHART Spindle Zerk OFront Wheel Bearing Bearing Zerk Zerk Engine u Nm OGeneral Purpose Grease OReter TO Maintenance ENGINE Section IMPORTANT Do not cil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings If you feel they must be lubricated use only a dry powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly TRACTOR Always o
20. slopes SAFETY RULES II CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use oniy an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Never run a machine inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spill
21. 174619 2 176554 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337X013 10 STD533710 11 155927 13 172107X010 14 17490608 17 174330 558 18 126938 25 19131312 26 5870541437 28 175049 29 174332 599 30 175692 558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 175710 39 174714 58 150127 60 72140606 64 154798 74 73680600 142 175702 143 154966 144 175582 145 156524 159 155123X428 166 164863 206 170165 207 17670508 208 17670608 212 175143 5479J DESCRIPTION Chassis Stamping Drawbar Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 BumperHood Dash Dash Bott Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash L H Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Laser Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille Lens Asm Laser Lens Laser Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser Duct Air Engine P L LT Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 DashLowerSTLT Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT Jod Pivot Chassis Hood Cupholder Screw 13 16 x 3 4 Boit Shoulder 5 16 18 TT Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYTT Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Insert Lens Reflective Plug Button NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 37 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 GROUND DRIVE gt Z 22 lt e TRACTOR
22. 5 12 086 15 5 25 237 14 S 12 326 03 5 645020 5 12 096 07 S M 545010 S 12 018 01 S 12 402 02 S DESCRIPTION Lifter valve 2 Kit cylinder head Includes 3 17 Gaskets 12 041 01 8 Qty 2 12 041 02 5 amp 12 041 03 S Rod push 2 Gasket cylinder head Valve intake Std Valve intake 25 Valve exhaust Std Valve exhaust 25 Plug allen hd pipe 1 8 Cylinder Head Arm rocker 2 Pivot rocker arm 2 Screw hex flange M6xl 0x34 2 Spring valve 2 Cap valve spring 2 Kit retainer 2 Washer plain 13 32 Spacer head bolt exhaust port Screw hex flange M10x1 5x81 5 Clamp hose 2 Hose breather Screw hex flange M6x1 0x20 5 Cover valve w nipple Screw hex flange M5x0 8x10 Retainer breather reed Reed breather CRANKCASE KEY NO ONON AW N PART NO 12 032 03 S 12 445 02 S 12 422 1 12 755 64 S 25 102 5 12 032 01 5 631015 5 12 154 05 5 DESCRIPTION Seal crankshaft Block cylinder Use Short Block 12 522 50 Strap lifting Screw hex flange M8x1 25x25 Dowel locating 4 Kit camshaft Includes 7 8 Spring actuating Shim camshaft A R blue Shim camshaft A R red Shim camshaft A R yellow Shim camshaft A R green Shim camshaft A R gray Shim camshaft black Shim camshaft A R white Shaft balance Piston w Ring Set Std Includes 11 12 Piston w Ring Set 25 Piston w Ring Set
23. 50 Retainer piston pin 2 Ring Set Std Ring Set 25 Ring Set 50 Connecting Rod Std Connecting Rod 25 Pin governor regulating Gear governor Washer plain 6 mm Shaft governor gear Plug cup Kit gov cross shaft w clip Includes 23 Washer plain 1 4 Seal governor cross shaft Washer plain 6 mm Clip hitch pin NOTE Ali component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITION ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITION ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 086 14 5 Screw hex flange M10x1 5x46 Washer plain 3 8 Screen grass Bolt shoulder M6x1 0x16 4 Fan Key Flywheel Connector Screw hex cap M5x0 8x25 2 Stator 3 amp Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 2 Spark Plug Clip cable 2 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x10 2 Module ignition 12 468 03 S 24 162 03 S 25 086 47 S 12 157 06 S X 42 15 S 12 025 37 S 12 155 09 S M 548025 S 12 085 10 5 545020 5 10 11 12 132 02 5 728 1 5 545010 5 17 18 19 20 12 584 04 S NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 154 06 S Clip 2 12 454 03 S Tie wire 12 518 35 S Lead white 36 18 gauge fully insulated push on tab and uninsulated socket terminals 55 BLOWER HOUSING amp BAFFLES KE
24. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope 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 Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED AA CAUTION In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor AA CAUTION 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 AAWARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro ductive harm AWARNING Battery posts terminals and related acc
25. Drag Washer Ht 5 1 0 X 1 O D X 032 Flat Washer 11 32 1 0 X 7 8 O D Oil Seal 625 X 1 0 X 25 Check Plug Assembly 027 Washer Stud 5 16 24 Friction Pack Puck 330 X 1 50 X 0975 Spring Helical Comp Spacer Hex Lock Nut 5 16 24Unjf Nylon Insert Wedge Friction Pack Clip Washer 316x1 50x 1046 Plated Pin Standard Headless Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube Hose Expansion Tank Expansion Tank Cap Poppet Valve Boit Self Tapping 10 32 X 1 2 Puck Inner Wedge Spring Clip Housing Thrust Deflector Washer Motor Shaft 71id x 1 150dx 030thk Plug Sae 6 O Ring 07 X 301 1 0 Shield Vent Bracket Support Expansion Tank Silicon Sponge Fan 7 In Pulley Hex Lock Nut 1 2 20 Nylon Insert Washer Belleville Belt Keeper Center Section Filter Bypass Assembly Filter Assembly Fan Pulley Service Assembly Seal O Ring Kit Kit Expansion Tank Transaxle Complete NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 51 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE BREATHER KEY NO N a O ORO PART NO 25 351 01 5 12 755 94 5 12 318 36 S 25 186 01 S 12 599 03 S 640034 5 12 089 01 5 12 173 01 5 12 755 03 5 12 468 05 5 12 112 13
26. E OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can re sult in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc e Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overtum the machine grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Follow the manufacturer s recommenda tions for wheel weights or counter weights to improve stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep
27. E PEDAL Used for THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used declutching and braking the tractor and for starting and controlling engine speed starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the transmission for pushing speed and direction of tractor or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off WEAR YCUR THAN NO SIGHT HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine 1 Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold 2 Place parking brake lever in EN GAGED position and release pressure from clutch brake pedal Pedal should remain in BRAKE position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure Throttle Attachment Clutch Lever Choke Engaged Control Position Ss RE Clutch iti Brake Pedal F DENION Parking Brake E Disengaged Brake N an Position Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attach ment clutch lever to DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch
28. ED MOWER LIFT LOCKED ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ES a G ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference m Light Switch Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lever Lift Ammeter bbb Lever 2 5 Plunger Throttle Choke Attachment Control Lift Lever Clutch Brake Any o Height Pedal O Adjustment Indicator Ab Parking Brake Lever Motion Control Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute AMMETER Indicates charging or IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and discharging of battery stopping the engine ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release to engage the mower blades or other attachment lift lever when changing its attachments mounted to your tractor position ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on raise lower and adjust the mower deck and off or other attachments mounted to your PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks clutch tractor brake pedal into the brake position CLUTCH BRAK
29. Gauge Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut 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 272067 DECALS KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 156811 Decal Oper Instr 2 177368 Decal HP Engine 3 177333 Decal Hood R H 4 177334 Decal Hood L H 5 171763 Decal Hood Replacement 6 133644 Decal Customer Maintenance 7 177325 Decal Hood Side B 172331 Decal Deck 9 163204 Decal Fender Craftsman 10 156439 Decal Fender Danger 11 179128 Decal Deck B 42 WHEELS amp TIRES 11 KEY PART NO NO 12 146046 13 177336 14 160396 16 138047 20 149516 138311 165800X428 165799X428 169210 180991 180992 KEY PART NO 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732 427 278 9040H 106108X427 122082X 7152J 200 son Z o 104757 428 144334 10 16 12 DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Drive Schematic Decal Lower Dash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal By Pass LT Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish DESCRIPTION Valve Cap Tire Stem Valve Tire Fron
30. INE 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 protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows conden sation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over 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 wiring Carburetor out of adjustment 10 Engine valves out of 0 N adjustment Dirty air filter Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel
31. If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly sect on of this manual 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 wheel contains 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 tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY Acaution Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries if your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting
32. 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 CORRECTION Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other h N qualified service center Clearvreplace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service 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 Che
33. NSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO start 8 5 1 none PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H lt cc TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 ELECTRICAL o ZA AY Z 222 CCC SS 7 mme gt I 2 d a ANS Z Te Z LL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO NO 1 163465 2 74760412 8 156417 16 161343 21 175688 4152J 4799J 146147 175158 73510400 4207J 160784 175566 140403 178440 71110408 131563 178861 121433X 141940 109748X DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Case Battery Mech Hinge Switch Interlock N Opn N Opn Harness Light Socket Includes 4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 20 Amp Nut Keps 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive Switch Ignition Key Ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular Protection Wire Loop Relay Asm NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO NO 1
34. NTROLS STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART NO NO 1 M 839070 S 2 25 098 04 5 3 12 755 39 S 4 12 227 03 5 5 12 170 04 5 6 12 755 38 5 7 12 243 04 S 8 12 086 20 S TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 DESCRIPTION Screw hex flange M8x1 25x70 2 Starter assembly Includes 3 8 Kit drive end Cap drive end Armature Kit drive parts Cap commutator end Screw hex flange 2 OIL PAN LUBRICATION KEY PART NO NO 1 12 038 01 5 2 3 2 25 755 13 S 3 12 153 03 8 4 12 153 02 S 5 12 123 04 8 6 645025 5 7 12 153 01 S 25 162 07 5 9 12 096 03 5 10 M 545016 S 11 25 462 09 S 12 12 050 01 8 13 X 75 10 S 14 12 393 01 S 15 12 153 06 5 16 12 096 34 S 17 M 545016 S 18 12 032 03 5 19 24 086 16 S 20 24 086 17 S 21 12 199 56 5 DESCRIPTION Dipstick assembly Includes Kit oil fill cap Includes 3 O Ring oil fill cap O Ring upper oil fill tube Tube oil fill Screw hex flange M6x1 0x25 O Ring lower oil fill tube Screen oil pickup Cover oil pickup screen Screw hex flange 5 0 8 16 Valve oil pressure relief Filter oil Plug sq hd solid 3 8 Pump oil O Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 Seal oil P T O end Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Incl 11 14 17 57 ENGINE CONTROLS KEY 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
35. OL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion contro 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 Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off While holding motion control lever in place loosen the adjustment boit Move motion control lever to the neutral N lock gate position 6 Tighten adjustment bolt securely OTE 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 3 4 5 25 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 Motion Control Lever Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACE MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT
36. Owner s Manual CRRFTSMRN 16 0 HP ELECTRIC START 42 MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No 917 272067 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION 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 1 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Maintenance Schedule 18 Safety Rules 3 Service and Adjustments 23 Product Specifications 6 St rage E 29 Assembly 8 Troubleshooting 30 Operation ame 11 Repair Parts 34 Maintenance 18 Parts Ordering Back Cover WARRANTY LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two 2 years from the date of purchase if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner s manual Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship Warranty service is available free of c
37. Spring 6 130832 Arm Suspension Rear 8 850857 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 25 Gr 8 9 STD551137 Washer Lock 10 140296 Washer Hardened 11 134149 Blade Mulching 13 137645 Shaft Assembly Mandrel Vented 14 128774 Housing Mandrel Vented 15 110485X Bearing Ball Mandrel 16 174493 Stripper Mower Deck 18 72140505 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 19 132827 Bolt Shoulder 20 159770 Baffle Vortex 21 570541431 NutCrownlock 5 16 18 UNC 22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 23 131267 Bracket Deflector 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 26 110452X Nut Push 27 130968 428 Shield Deflector 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 29 131491 Rod Hinge 30 173984 Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex 31 129963 Washer Spacer 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Topiock Flanged 34 570533717 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 40 570541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16 UNC 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 49 174284 Roller Assembly Cam Follower 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Gr 5 51 570541410 Locknut 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 53 131845 Arm Assembly Pad Brake 54 133943 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 56 165723 Spacer Retainer KEY PART NO 59 67 68 92 101 102 103 104 105 106 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 129 130 131 142 143 144 145
38. Y PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 545010 5 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x10 4 Washer plain 1 4 Plate blower housing Screw hex flange 5 0 8 10 Cover pinion Housing blower Baffle intake side Clip mounting 3 Screw captive washer M5x0 8x20 3 Baffle cylinder head Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 2 Baffle cylinder 24 468 10 S 12 146 07 S 550010 5 24 096 05 5 12 027 55 S 12 063 18 S 25 154 02 S 12 086 37 5 12 063 20 5 645016 5 12 12 063 19 5 NOT ILLUSTRATED M 541050 S Nut hex flange M5x0 8 12 096 40 S Cover goes over rectifier regulator hole in blower housing 12 141 01 S Retainer ring 2 secures cover 12 096 40 S to housing AIR INTAKE FILTRATION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 281 01 S Duct air 2 25 341 03 S Knob air cleaner cover 3 12 096 24 S Cover air cleaner 4 12 083 12 S Precleaner element 5 12 100 08 S Wing Nut 6 12 083 10 S Kit air cleaner element Includes 5 7 8 7 12 743 12 S Filter element Includes 5 8 8 12 032 11 S Seal 1 7 16 9 12 094 07 S Base air cleaner Includes 10 11 10 12 072 04 S Stud mounting plate M6x1 0x75 11 12 086 01 S Screw 10 Hi Lo thread forming 2 12 12 041 02 S Gasket air cleaner NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 113 53 S Decal air cleaner NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV460 TYPE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CO
39. age Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles SAFETY RULES Use slow speed
40. al quickly to brake position 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 de pressed To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel 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 reengage transmission reverse above procedure Detlector Shield 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 7 2 2 fun 2 2 2 d AL TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended 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
41. allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle 1 Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above 2 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 3 Idle speed setting With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1750 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast tum idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained 4 fuel needle setting With throttle control lever in slow position tum idle fuel adjustment needle in clockwise until engine begins to die and then tum out counterclockwise until engine runs rough Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions 5 Recheck idle speed Readjust if neces sary ACCELERATION TEST 6 Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies tum idle fuel adjusting needle out counterclockwise 1 8 tum Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed h
42. ay appear to be centered but are not Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel boit or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use How ever periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life Keep battery and terminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to leak power 1 Open battery box door 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor Rinse the battery with plain water and dry Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright Coat terminals with grease or petro leum jelly Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are no
43. bserve safety rules when performing any maintenance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be ad justed See ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are working properly If your tractor does not function as described repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control is in the disengaged position When the engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat BLADE CARE For best results
44. 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 Unthread and remove oil fill cap dipstick wipe oil off Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube Remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Mainte nance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness 2 15 IMPORTANT When operating in temperatures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting A WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
45. ck 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 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed Adjust throttle control TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power Build up of grass leaves continued and trash under mower CORRECTION Clean underside of mower housing Dirty air filter Clean replace air filter Low oil level dirty oil Check oil level change oil Faulty spark plug Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel o go Water in fuel OA PEE 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 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Check all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 15 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 15 Engine valves out of adjustment
46. 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 transmis sion engaged position 4 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position 6 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 7 Start the engine After engine has started move throttle control to idle position 8 Release parking brake 9 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 control lever in neutral position 11 Turn ignition key to OFF position Continue with the instructions that follow e INSTALL MULCHER PLATE If previously removed 1 Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place as shown Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck AACAUTION Do not remove deflector shield from mower Raise and hold shietd when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation 2 3 4 TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place Your mower is now ready fo
47. d surface then brake must be adjusted 1 Depress clutch brake pedal and engage parking brake Measure distance between brake operating 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 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact a Sears or other qualified service center With Parking Brake Engaged 5 6 2 3 Nut A Operating Arm Do Not touch this nut If further brake adjust ment is necessary contact your nearest authorized service center department TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above procedure Engine Pulley Clutching Idler Stationary Idler Transmission Input Pulley TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTR
48. d adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable if adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move throttle control lever from slow to choke position Slowly move lever from choke to fast position 2 Check to see if hole in throttle lever and hole in speed control bracket are aligned 3 If holes are not aligned loosen cable clamp screw and align the holes by inserting a pencil or a 1 4 drill bit through both holes 4 Pull throttle cable up to remove slack and tighten cable clamp screw Remove alignment pencil or drill bit Throttle Lever TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general tuming the adjusting needles in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Tuming the adjusting needles out counter clockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fueVair mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needles and seats in carburetor may result if turned in too tight NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needie with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits
49. dro KEY PART NO 70 71 73 74 75 76 77 78 81 NO 134683 169183 169182 137057 121749X STD581075 123583X 121748X 165596 165711 19171216 169594 164890X428 124346X 170201 4497H 72140608 73900600 175456 19133210 166002 165589 165494 72140406 73680400 74780416 19091010 165623 166880 165492 165580 169613 169593 169612 72140508 72110614 145212 17060612 DESCRIPTION Keeper Belt Engine Strap Torque Lh Hydro Strap Torque Rh Hydro Spacer Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge E Ring Key Square Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Shaft Asm Cross Tapered Spring Torsion Washer 17 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Link Transaxle Console Shift Nut Self Thd Wsh hd 1 4 Zinc Control Bypass Hydro 20 Tires Retainer Spring 1 Zinc Cad Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3 8 16 x 1 25 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 Spacer Retainer Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga Washer Srried 5 1610 x 1 125 Bracket Shift Mount Hub Tapered Flange Shift Lt 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 Washer 5 8 x 281 x 10 Ga 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 Shoulder 5 16 18UNC Bolt Rdhd Sgnk 5 16 18UNC x 1 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 3 4Gr 5 Nut Hex Flg Lock Screw 3 8 16 x 75 NOTE Ali component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 STEERING ASSEMBLY
50. e front links equally so mower will stay replaced without tools Park the tractor on level side to side level surface Engage parking brake To obtain the best cutting results the BELT REMOVAL mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 i ER lower than the rear when the mower is in this manual its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor de ues porn mandrel pussysang Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Mandrel Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length f 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 Pull belt away from mower Idler 24 BELT INSTALLATION 4 Install new belt in reverse order of removal Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or pave
51. e boot and onto adapter 2 1 2 wrench 1 Utility knife cs Insert 3 8 Hex Bolt Do 3 8 Lock Washer os Flat a Washer EA 2 Le gt Adapter H l pu 5 16 Locknut 777 Extension Shaft 75 16 Hex Bolt gt LM f 2 K Lower 12 A Steering d Shaft 51015 6 Assemble large flat washer 3 8 lock washer 3 8 hex bolt and tighten securely 7 Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel 8 Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tire where tractor is to roll off skid CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door 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 instructions Label Seat Pan Terminal Battery Box Door Terminal INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob 1 Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor 2 Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing Remove the cardboard packing and discard 3 Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in
52. e into full operation IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbure tor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline Clamp Fuel Fitter CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automo tive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS AA CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key OFF and remove key Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER IMPORTANT If an attachment o
53. ection of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION ACAUTION Never engage or disen gage freewheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and perfor mance it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission 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 reinstalla tion before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position See TRANSPORT in this section of manual 3 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 4 Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five 5 seconds Repeat this procedure three 3 times NOTE During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system 5 Move motion control lever to neutral N position Shut off engine and set parking brake 6 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving posi
54. essories 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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 1 25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED AND TYPE REGULAR OILTYPE SAE 10W30 above 32 F API SF SJ SAE 5W 30 below 32 F OIL CAPACITY W FILTER 4 0 PINTS W OFILTER 3 5 PINTS SPARK PLUG CHAMPION RC12YC GAP 040 GROUND FORWARD 5 5 REVERSE 2 4 FRONT 14PSI REAR 10 PSI 3 AMPS BATTERY 5 AMPS HEADLIGHT AMP HR 30 MIN CCA 240 CASE SIZE U1R 27 35 FT LBS SPEED MPH TIRE CHARGING SYSTEM BATTERY BLADE BOLT 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 REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and usin
55. g your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owners manual A WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Steering Wheel Wheel Insert a 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Lock 1 e Hex Bolt ae 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 3 8 16 x 1 O 1 Locknut 22 5 16 18 Steering Steering Extension Boot Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 0 Washer 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Slope Sheet 2 Keys Video Cassette C 1 Cil Drain Tube For Future Use ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware y
56. harge by returning your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States This Warranty does not cover Expendable items which become worn during normal use such as blades spark plugs air cleaners belts and oil filters Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects such as nails thorns stumps or glass Repairs necessary because of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical 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 flammabie debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or oxidized stale In general fuel should be used within thirty 30 days of its purchase date Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes A product is used for commercial purpose if is used for any purpose other than single family household dwellings or in usage
57. igh speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments Idle Speed Adjusting Screw idle Fuel Adjusting Needle STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more A CAUTION Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area 1 Clean entire tractor See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Mainte nance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting BATTERY Fully charge the battery for storage After a period of time in storage battery may require recharging To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage battery cables should be di
58. ip Steering NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 41 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 ENGINE 2 lt ul D o l z 4 2 o o k Ben lt x ke o TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 ENGINE KEY PART NO NO 1 170548 2 17720408 4 174667 13 12 041 03 14 148456 16 570551237 23 169837 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487 37 137040 38 148315 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 77 19101216 80 74760508 81 73510400 101 73030800 105 17120616 DESCRIPTION Control Throttle Screw Hex Head Thread Cutting 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown Kohler Model No CV460 26509 Muffler Gasket Kohler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 Unc x 1 2 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20Unc Nut Flan ge M8 1 25 Non Lk Zinc Screw 3 8 16 x 1 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 SEAT ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot Seat Bolt Washer 13 32 x 1 x 10 Gauge Clip Push In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14
59. it the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings When doing a second cut mow across or perpendicu lar to the first cut path Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn 17 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ere Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart T Interiock Systems R A T 0 R Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Motion Drive Bett s Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Screen Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Adjust Blade Belt s Tension Clean Air Filter Replace Oil Filter If equipped Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Fuel Filter Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 5 ff equipped with adjustable system 1 2 Service more often when operating In dirty or dusty conditions 3 equipped with oil filter change od every 50 hours 4 Replaca blades more often when mowing in sandy soil GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty
60. mage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Remove knob and cover 2 Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER Slide foam pre cieaner off cartridge 4 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 5 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Allow it to dry 6 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged cartridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized
61. n 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 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 whenturning engine OFF during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes PP Tum switch ON Replace bulb s or lamp s Check replace light switch Check wiring and connec tions
62. n this section of manual 2 With mower in desired height of cut position gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 locknut and tighten securely 3 Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole 3 8 16 Locknut Wheel Meuning e racke 225 3 8 Washer 7 9 Shoulder Gauge Wheel Ow di TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control A CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Lift Lever High Position EN Low Position Attachment Clutch Lever Disengaged Position TO OPERATE ON HILLS ACAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake ped
63. nd keps nut as shown Tighten securely 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door iJ Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 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 To replace reverse above procedure Headlight Wire Q 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 service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory an
64. or information only not available separately Service with Kit float 12 757 02 5 Kit solenoid repair 12 757 33 S Kit repair 12 757 03 S Gasket carburetor 2 Deflector heat Clamp hose 2 Line fuel 9 Filter fuel in line Clip cable Screw thread forming 5 0 8 10 Kit float Kit solenoid repair Kit repair Tie cable Lead red 37 20 gauge uninsulated socket and insulated socket terminals 59 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO 1 12 014 57 5 2 25 139 27 S EXHAUST KEY PART NO NO 1 25 072 04 5 2 12 041 03 5 3 12 126 11 S 4 12 445 06 5 5 645025 5 12 522 50 12 755 93 5 DESCRIPTION Crankshaft Includes 2 Plug cup DESCRIPTION Stud M8x1 25x33 2 Gasket exhaust manifold Bracket muffler Strap lifting Screw hex flange M6xl 0x25 2 Short Block Gasket Set NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 61 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Tues _ ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL SIGHTING 7 cu NOT ACROSS HILL GUIDE Tus ON gelt we SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes For repair of major brand appliances in your own home no matter
65. ou assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness Review the video cassette before you begin TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below 1 9 16 wrench 1 Tire pressure gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means from your point of view when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1 Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton 2 Cut from top to bottom along lines on all four corners of carton and lay 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 steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 18 22 ft lbs torque 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 insid
66. 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 assemble 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 adjusted position 9 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Seat lt Seat Pan 22 Shoulder Bolt 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 position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmis sion See 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 A WARNING Before starting read understand 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
67. r discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory NOTE It is not necessary to change blades The mulcher blades are de signed for discharging and bagging also CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing 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 replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly 10 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual v 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 Y All assembly instructions have been completed Y No remaining loose parts in carton 4 Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely
68. sconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly see TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI NALS 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 5 29 Also experiance indicates that alcoho blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENG
69. t Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Item Only Rim Front Fitting Grease Front Wheel Only Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only Rim Rear Tire Rear Tube Rear Tire Not Provided Service Item Only Cap Axle Sealant Tire 10 oz NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 LIFT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X e 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 570624008 15 173288 16 73350800 17 175689 18 73800800 19 139868 20 163552 31 169865 32 73540600 DESCRIPTION Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly Shaft Assembly Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Gauge Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Link Lift L H Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC Trunnion Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 47 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 MOWER DECK E TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272067 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly 42 2 STD533107 Bolt 3 138017 Bracket Assembly Sway Bar Front 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38 42 eck 5 STD624008 Retainer
70. t adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot 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 Inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clippings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins o D gt TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES T 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick sec
71. ther than Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position belt off engine pulley Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor Mo fe o Small Retainer Spring Housing Guide Large Retainer Spring the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame TOINSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor 3 Lower lift lever to its lowest position 4 Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions 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
72. tion See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual 7 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to half 1 2 speed With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal 8 Slowly move motion control lever forward after the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT For best performance best mowing performance See TO keep mower housing free of built up LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the grass and trash Clean after each use Service and Adjustments section of this The special mulching blade will recut manual the grass clippings many times and The left hand side of mower should be reduce them in size so that as they fall used for trimming onto the lawn they will disperse into the Drive so that clippings are discharged grass and not be noticed Also the onto the area that has already been mulched grass will biodegrade quickly cut Have the cut area to the right of the to provide nutrients for the lawn tractor This will result in a more even Always mulch with
73. urely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting Oil Drain Valve Closed and Locked Position Yellow cap Drain Tube 3 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise 4 To open pull out on the drain valve 5 After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown 6 Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the end of the drain valve 7 Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual 8 Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine da
74. where profit is made LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY For ninety 90 days from date of purchase if any battery included with this riding equipment 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 Warranty service is available free of charge by retuming your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN HOME WARRANTY SERVICE SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1 800 4 MY HOME This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing
75. while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur A CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 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 DISEN GAGED 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 after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start
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77. your highest engine distribution of clippings and more blade speed as this will provide the uniform cutting best recutting action of the blades When mowing large areas start by Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet turning to the right so that clippings will Wet grass tends to form clumps and discharge away from shrubs fences interferes with the mulching action driveways etc After one or two The best time to mow your lawn is the rounds mow in the opposite direction early afternoon At this time the grass making left hand turns until finished has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy grass reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will su

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