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Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
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IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur- chase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Be aware of the mower discharge direc- A(_WARNING: In order to prevent ac- tion and do not point it at anyone.
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• Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere with • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree safe machine operation. limbs, etc. • Never allow children to operate the •...
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• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other people limbs, etc. before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...
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Speed Forward: AGREEMENTS (MPH): Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman@ product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's Reverse: when having a Repair Protection Agreement...
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Steering Whee! Steering Wheellnse_ (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 ® (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Steering Wheel Extension Adapter _St_eritg Shaft Seat (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Video...
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
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INSTALL SEAT 2. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat 4. Roll tractor forward off skid. washer securing seat to cardboard 5.
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2. Adjust gauge wheels before operat- • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section ing mower. See "TO ADJUST GAUGE of this manual. WHEELS" in the Operation section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower hous- ing should be properly leveled.
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These symbols mayappear on your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. _,'_ REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ® ENGINE LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE...
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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. Attachment Ignition Switch ht Switch Clutch Lever Position...
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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TO OPERATE MOWER The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2to 4". The heightsare mea- Your tractor is equipped with an operator sured from the ground to the bladetip with presence sensing switch. Any attempt the engine not running. These heights by the operator to leave the seat with the are approximateand may vary depending engine running and the attachment clutch...
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NOTE: To protect hood from damage CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called when transporting your tractor on a truck gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and attract moisture which leads to separa- secured to tractor.
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COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and • Always operate engine at full throttle below) when mowing to assure better mowing 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke performance and proper discharge of control in until the engine begins to run material.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES OAT:S AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine...
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TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when per- on mandrel assembly. forming any maintenance. 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
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BATTERY Check the crankcase oil level before start- ing the engine and after each eight (8) Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- hours of operation. ever, periodic charging of the battery with TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL an automotive charger will extend its life.
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Loosen knob and remove cover. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds 2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. removed will cause engine damage due to 3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. overheating.
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WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5.
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7. Push clutch cable housing guide into • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring. equal in length. 8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on •...
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BELT INSTALLATION With Parking Brake "Engaged" 1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys 2. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. 3. Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in this section of this manual). Mandrel Idler Pulleys TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT...
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TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Engine__ Pulley 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and Ctutching_ Idler washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - Do not Stationary J lose). Idler_ 3. Repair tire and reassemble. Center Span NOTE: On rear wheels only: align Keeper...
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TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb ORDER holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. BLACK cable first from chassis 4. Close hood. then from the fully charged battery. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS RED cable last from both batteries.
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Idle Speed In general, turning the adjusting needles Idle Fuel Adjusting Adjusting in (clockwise) decreases the supply of Needle (If Equipped) Screw fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out (counterclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixtu re.
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Immediatelyprepareyour tractorfor stor- blended fuels (called gasohol or using age at the end of the season or if the trac- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tor will not be usedfor 30 daysor more. which leads to separation and formation of _WARNING: Neverstore the tractor acids during storage.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM i 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. See "TO START ENGINE" i 2. Engine not"CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt. belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471 LIFT ASSEMBLY lift-rh I pc.stlt...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/lnf 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 125631X...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471 MOWER DECK 0 '_'_ 67 • '°/F ,_ _145 f184 106 "_ 103 105 man-t-path sUt 4.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144959 V-Belt 182032 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" STD533107 Bolt STD541437 136420 Mulcher Cover 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 71081010 Screw Pan HD Phillip 10-24 x 5/8 19061216 Washer #10 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C _,,,,31A...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 786026 Dowel Pin 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792076A Flat Washer 770128 Transaxle Case .312 ID x .059W 776395 Countershaft 790079 Brake Lever 776409 Output Shaft 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4"...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER CRANKCASE] 2_ /5 0--19 a_----8...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seal, oil front 24-033-01-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 24-032-01-S Crankcase (Includes 2-4) 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather (USE: Miniblock 24 782 34) 24-096-87-S Cover, breather 24-294-13-S Fitting...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 SLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES IGNITION/ELECTRICAL[ I_ _, '--7 _j16 AiR INTAKE...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/CHARGING KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-114-S Housing, blower Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18- (Incl. 2,24-096-85-s, 25-086- 91-s) M-403025-S rew, hex.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 ENGINE CONTROLS OI L PAN / LU B RICATION...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 OIL PAN/LUBRICATION STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24-199-07-S M-83908O-S Pan, oil assembly Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 (2) (Includes 2-11 ) M-645025-S 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift assem- Screw, hex.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFTJ FUEL SYSTEMJ...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-853-25-S 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (includes2) Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 52-139-09-S Plug, cup GlnCludes2-4) 24-041-52-S asket, carburetor 24-053-25 Carburetor assembly EXHAUST (For information only not available separately) PART sService with kits 24-757-18-...
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ¢,o down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees, Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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