Craftsman 917.275000, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Une 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...r 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 flammable debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con rained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated o...

Page 3: ...ing mower Safely enough to protectthem selves and others from serious inju_ Keep machine free of grass reaves or other debds build upwhich can touch hot exhaust engine pads and bum Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debds which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or stodng the machine Allow machine to cco_before storage II SLOPE OPERATION Sl...

Page 4: ...peration regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before Storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or al...

Page 5: ...wire where it cannot contact spark plug CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _ CAUTION Towonly 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 i rescan lose trac...

Page 6: ... 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 using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _I WARNING T...

Page 7: ...ing Sleeve Extension Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Mower 2 Flangecl c_ 1 Front Plate _ j _ Assembly o_q _ o o ing s 2 Retainer Springs _single loop 2 Shoulder Bolts Gauge Wheels _ 2 Wheels 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge Q 2 Center lock Nuts 7 ...

Page 8: ...arts and parts cartons from carton 2 Cut from top to bottom along lines on all four comers of carton and lay panels fiat 3 Remove mower and packing materi als 4 Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1 Remove hex bolt lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft 2 Position frontwheels of the tractor so they are poi...

Page 9: ...slotted hole in pan 4 Push down on seat to engage shoulder belt 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 clutcWbmke pedal all the way down 8 Get off seat without movi...

Page 10: ...ion arms on outward pointing deck pins Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown 7 Install front p_ateassembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown 8 Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between...

Page 11: ... were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is property 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 propedy around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure free wheel...

Page 12: ...ARNtNG ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP t tiGhT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT r_ t R N H L A_ACHMEHT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATrACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNmON CLUTCH DISENGAGEO SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL AutomaticMode_ only 12 ...

Page 13: ...off THRO I I LE CONTROL Used to control engine speed BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height IGNDON SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine A n ACHMENT UFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIF...

Page 14: ...rming 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 positionother than OFF will 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 e...

Page 15: ...r and insert clevis pins Gauge wheels should be slightlyoff the ground 4 Replace retainer springs into clevis pins Retainer Spring Gauge Bar Gaug Wheel _ Brack ClevisPin TO OPERATE MOWER Yourtractor 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 15 1 Select desired...

Page 16: ...ange engine oil see the Mainte nanse sectionin this manual ADD GASOUNE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness IMPORTANT When operating in temperatures...

Page 17: ...and replace the retainer spdng AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION WARM UP Before ddving 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 brake slowly return to operating position 3 Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done dudng the engine warm u...

Page 18: ...left hand side of mower should be used for trimming Ddve so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even diStribu tion of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippingswill discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds ...

Page 19: ...l mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and intedock systems for proper operation 5 Check for loose fasteners 6 N_ r_llnld If_Fal_ w_lh m_nbmanCe hel bettmy 7 Tight _ kent _ plv_ bo t to 3_ P J_4 r_ DO not o_ten LUBRICATION CHART _ Tie Rod BallJoints _ _ Spindle _ Spin...

Page 20: ... Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer secudng blade 3 install new or resharpeoed blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble hex belt lock washer and fiat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 ...

Page 21: ... 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 c _ _ _ _ _o _ _ _ 1 I _ _ERATU_E RANGE AN_OIPAT_D BF_ _E NEXT OIL C_NQE Change the oil after every 50 hours of ope...

Page 22: ...ssurized air as this will damage the cartridge 6 Remove nut and cartridge plate 7 Reinstall the pre cteaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge 8 Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud Replace if necessary 9 Reassemble air cleaner cartridge plate and nut 1O Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob Foam Pre Cfeaner Cartridge Nut ENGINE OIL FILTER Replac...

Page 23: ...suspension arms at deck and disen gage arms from deck 7 Raise attachment lift to its highest position 8 Slide mower forward and remove belt from alectdc clutch pulley 9 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor Suspension Chassis Bracket TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure descdbed in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower w...

Page 24: ...ten nut H against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower housing loosen nut H from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut G on both front links an equal number of tams When distance F is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at frontthan rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front links NOTE Each full turn of nut G will change dim F by approximately 3 8 Recheck side to side adjustment _ oo _ Mand...

Page 25: ...tate freely 8 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway bar bracket 9 Install new belt in lower groove of LH mandrel pulley idler pulley end center mandrel pulley as shown 10 Roll belt over R H mandrel pulley Make sure belt is in all grooves properly 11 Reconnect spdng to belt in mower housing and reinstall R H mandrel cover 12 Reinstall mower to tractor See INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE ...

Page 26: ...and is on proper side of all belt keepers 3 Engage the drive belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring 4 Reinstall mower TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary 1 Park Tractor on level surface Stop tractor by taming ignitionkey to OFF position and engage parking brake 2 Loosen the adj...

Page 27: ...d 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 Retainin Axle TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY _bCAUTION Lead acidbatteriesgenerate explosivegasos Keep sparks flameand smofdngmaterials away fiom batteries Alwayswear eye protection when around batteries Ifyour battery is too weak to st...

Page 28: ... 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 tractorto runpoorly stop running or preventitfrom starling Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Pads section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug infuse The fuse holder is ...

Page 29: ...nd cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke See AIR FILTER in the Maintenance section of this manual 3 Choke should be closed if itis not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Reassemble air cleaner Closed for Full TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjustment should not be necess...

Page 30: ...4 Recheck idle speed Readjust if necessary ACCELERATION TEST 5 Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies fum idte fuel adjusting needle out countemlockwise 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 govern...

Page 31: ...ssential fuel system parts such as ca d_retor fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also expedance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lin...

Page 32: ...ter CORRECTION 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attemptingto start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refilltank withfresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified ser...

Page 33: ...ck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh g...

Page 34: ...trol in disengaged position Motion drive belt wom damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing CORRECTION Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharp...

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Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275000 ELECTRICAL 29 I0 36 ...

Page 37: ...h in 21 166184 Harness S_cket Light W 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 25 150755 Cable Batte_ 26 1088_4X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 17G_38 Harness Ign 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 1228_2X Ammeter 50 174652 SwitCh PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 79 163996 Bulbholder Asm Incandescent SV 81 109748 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275000 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 37 21 38 ...

Page 39: ...t Axle Front 42 11T533710 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 45 154913 Bracket Asm Susp Ches Rh 47 174906Q8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 56 154914 Bracket Asm Susp Ches Lh 58 175315 Bracket Asm Fender 68 1749C508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 16 x 1 2 84 142992 Stop Over Center Mower 86 74760716 Bait Fin Hex 7 16 14 UNC x 1 9...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275000 GROUND DRIVE 33 M 144 40 ...

Page 41: ...2 Unk Control Clutch 46 145170 Retainer Spr_ng 128 176624 Spring Drk e GRND 48 72110614 Bolt RDHD 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 129 178588 Bracket Asm Idlar Tet_sioning Gr 5 130 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 50 131494 Pullay Idler Flat 131 76020312 Pin Cotter 3i32 x 3 4 52 127783 Pulley Idler Grooved 132 175467 Bracket Mtg Hydro3 500 LH VGT 53 207J Washer Hazdened 133 1754_8 Bracket Mtg Hydro 3500 RH VGT 5...

Page 42: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275000 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...ring 21 159945 Adapter Wheel Steering oo 155106 Bushing Strg BJk 23 1529_7 Screw 25 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3 6 16 x 1Gr 5 28 159946X428 Cap Wheel Steedng 27 3366R Bearing Col Strg 28 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 29 104239x Bearing Flange 31 138136 Bushlag Nyliner Snap _o 19t11610 Washer 11 32 x 1 x 10 Ga 33 STD551131 Washer LockHvyHIclSpr 5 16 34 74780512 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18uric x 3 4 35 138059 Gea...

Page 44: ...6 Tank Fue_ Rear 3 50 YtiGt 96 47 175287 Spewer Engine 16 10S_27X Pad Spacer 1_2 146629 Shiekt Heat Muffler 17 1060_2X Pad Spacer _ 24 O41 _ Gasket 18 161493 Cap Asm Fuel W Gauge 70 175545 Tube Exhaust LH 20 177328X428 Control rnrottle 71 175546 Tube Exhaust RH 21 164863 Screw hwhd Hi Lo 13 16x3 4 74 162295 EYoow Street Brass 22 175441X428 ControlCheke 80 M73030800 NutFlange 24 STD551237 Washer Ex...

Page 45: ...877 Bolt5 16 18Uncx3 4 wlSems 10 174894 Pan Seat 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Smzp KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 72060412 Bolt Carriage 114 20 X 1 1 2 15 12_ 249X Spacer Split 16 123740X Spdng Crxsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 18 19171912 Washer 17 32xl 3 16x12 Ga 19 166369 Knob Seat 20 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 22 STD541431 Nut Crown...

Page 46: ...cai Dash Panel 18 164065 Decal I_sed Strg 19 138047 Decal Batted 22 166960 Decal Dmwt_ CNTRL 23 1062 _X Reflectro T_llight 157199X428 Pad Footrest 138311 Oecal Handle Lft Height Adjust Lift Handle 179082 Owner s Manua Eng sh 17g083 Ownel s Manual Spanish WHEELS ANDTIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 5919_ Cad Valve _re 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 I06228X427 RimAsm Front 4 8134H Tube Front Service Item Onl...

Page 47: ...20 53_8J Bolt Adjust SPnng Assist 21 STC623710 Bolt FinHex 3 8 t6xl 22 127218 Un_ Front 23 S _ 4006 Retainer Spring 24 733508 X Nut Jam Hex I 2 13 Unc KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 26 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 Unc 29 _50233 Tmnnion lnfin He_ht 30 11060 X Nut Special 31 1_5_tG37 Washer 13 32x5_x16Ga 32 137150 Spdng Compression Inf Hgt 33 11To60907 p_ Cotter 3 32xlt2 34 137167 Rod Adj Lift 36 13805...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275000 TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 331 3000 48 ...

Page 49: ...8318 Arm Return 116 169539 Retaining Ring 35 178319 Arm Actueting 117 161168 Std Hdls Pin 36 169528 5 16 24 Stud 120 142883 Puck Brake 37 142967 Puck Friction 121 169540 Rid Neck Bolt 2 38 150787 Bypass Rate 122 178329 Brake Yoke 39 169529 Bypass Actuator 124 178330 Arm Brake 40 142945 Lip_at 125 142887 Pins Brake 41 142952 Bypass Arm 126 161172 Lockwasher 1 4 42 142953 RetaioingRing 127 161173 Nu...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275000 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I I 11 k___ Io t Q _1 8t7 o 5O ...

Page 51: ...S Kit valve cover breather Incl 18 19 30 30 25 313 02 S Grommet rubber 31 24 755 57 S Kit breather separator Includes 30 32 35 32 M 545016 S Screw has flange M5x0 8x16 2 33 24 445 02 S Strap breather 34 24 126 44 S Bracket breather separator 35 24 112 12 S Spacer 36 24 294 06 S Fitting 37 24 326 13 S Hose breather 38 24 326 14 S Hose breather 39 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 2 24 032 01 S Seal oil fro_t ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275000 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 52 ...

Page 53: ...cal grass screen 25 454 03 S Tle wire 3 12 13 14 15 24 027 20 S Housing bk_Wer includes 24 100 01 S _ u_ ptast_ 3_ 25 139 16 S Plug button 9 16 24 100 02 S Nut plastic 2 _ 545020 5 Screw hex flange MSxO 8xgO 4 M 545016 S ScreW heoCflange MBxO ax16 3 M 551016 S Screw heX flange M5x0 ax16 14_645016 S Screw he_ flange M6xl 0x16 6 24 146 16 S Plata basing 2 aide 24 146 20 S Plate backing 1 s_de 24 063...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275000 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 TARTIN G SYSTEM J t _ ENGINE CONTROLS _ OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I 54 ...

Page 55: ... M5x0 8x16 2 15 24 090 07 S Lever throttle actuator 16 X 20 1 S Washer lock 1 4 17 M 541050 S Nut hex flange M5x0 8 18 24 468 01 S Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 19 24 08g 45 S Spring govemor 20 M 446030 S Nut hex M4x0 7 21 24 090 13 S Lever throttle control 22 M 545020 S Screw hex flange MSx0 8x20 23 24 089 51 S Spdng throttleI mlter 24 24 090 05 S Lever choke 25 41 468 03 S Washer spdng 1 4 26 M 403025 S...

Page 56: ...61 4 24 041 14 S 5 M 629095 S 6 M 641060 S 7 47 154 01 S 8 52 353 22 S 9 25 237 14 S 10 24 086 12 S 11 24 393 16 S 12 24 100 01 S 13 24 353 03 S 14 15 353 04 S 15 24 050 02 S carburetor w gaskets _ncludes 2 4 asket carburetor Carburetorassembly For informationonly not available separately Service with Kits 24 757 36 S 24 757 38 S ner base Gasket air clea Stud M6x1 0x95 2 Nut hex flange M6xl 0 2 Cl...

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Page 59: ...ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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