Craftsman 917.275010, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...on 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 Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES L 60179 Visitour Craftsmanwebsite www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...or negligence including but net limited to electdcal 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 debds or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscon tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or ...

Page 3: ...g mower safely enough to protectthemselves and others from sedous in ury Keep mach ne free of grass leaves or other debds build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts 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 storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATION S...

Page 4: ... operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debds build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment ifyou 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: ...e 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 specificationsof 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 san lose tract...

Page 6: ...d maintain your tractor propody Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIRAGREEMENT 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_WA...

Page 7: ... 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob 5 Retainer Spdngs double loop 2 Retainer Spdngs single loop ns i_1 Gauge Wheels _ 2da _Ustin _ W2 eGe_sUg e _ 2 Retainer Springs _ _ _ __double loop 2 Locknut 3 8 16 2 Shoulder Bolt 2 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga Video Cassette _ Slope Sheet 1 UII uraln lUl3e Keys _ 2 Keys ...

Page 8: ...teedng shaft 2 Positionfront wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 3 Slide the steering sleeve over the steedng shaft 4 Align tabs and press steedng sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steedng wheel adapter 6 Secure steedng wheel to steedng shaft with hex bolt lock washer and large ...

Page 9: ...eration sectionof this manual Retainer Sprin Shoulder Bolt Adjusting Gauge _ __11 I Wheel _J J 3 8 16 Center 3 8 Washer_ _ Locknut 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 gearshift lever in neutral N positio...

Page 10: ... PLIERS FOR RETAINER SPRINGS Anti Sway Bar Suspension Double Loop Retainer Spring Outward pointing deck pins 8 Position fTontplate assembly between front mower brackets Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate and mower brackets NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole in pin is inline with n...

Page 11: ...assure that you receive the host performance and satisfaction from thisQuality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructionshave been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is propedy prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely vAIl tires are properlyinflated For shipping purposes the tireswere ovednflate...

Page 12: ...G ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER FEMP t LIGHT 1 M FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT r_ _ R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ... to your tractor LIGHT SW TCH Turns the headlightson and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutchingand braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when startinga cold engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor RANGESHIFT LEVER Allows high H and...

Page 14: ...ire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to atop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignitionswitch in any positionother than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditionswhen tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass T...

Page 15: ...e sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Lower mower with attachment llft control 3 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTION Do not operate the mower withouteither the entire grass...

Page 16: ...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 16 A CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off an spilled oil or fuel Do not store spillor use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When stadJng tha enginefar thefirsttime q theer_ne has mn outof fuo...

Page 17: ... dght of the tractor This will result in a more even distribu tion of clippingsand more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the dght so that clippingswill discharge away from shrubs fences ddveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns untilfinished If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fir...

Page 18: ...vice and Adjustmentssection 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 beltsfor wear A new spark plugand clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixtureand help your engine ran better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 ...

Page 19: ...ades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and fiat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharponed 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 bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque MPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat tre...

Page 20: ...ng to your expected operating temperature 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 dipsticksecuro y each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected befo...

Page 21: ... cartridge 6 Remove nut and cartridge plate 7 Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge 8 Check rubber seal for damage and proper positionaround stud Replace if necessary 9 Reassemble air cleaner cartddge plate and nut 10 Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob Foam Cartridge Rubber Seal Nut ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season o...

Page 22: ...lutch pulley 9 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are propedy inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you wil...

Page 23: ...n beth front links NOTE Each full turn of nut G will change dim F by approximately 3 8 Recheck side to side adjustment _rel BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTH Nut G TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1 Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake 2 Lower mower to its lowest position 3 Remove screws from R H mandrel cover and remove cover 4 Remove any dirt or grass...

Page 24: ...stops the pulleywithin 5 seconds Eventu ally the intemal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not stopas required Adjustments should be made by your nearest autho rized service center department 1 Make sure attachment clutch and ignitionswitches are in OFF position 2 Adjust the three nylon Iocknutsuntil space between clutch plate and rotor measures 012 at all three ...

Page 25: ...rs 7 Reinstall mower ddve belt onto electric clutch pulley IMPORTANT Check Brake Adjustment Clutching Flat Idler _ Engine Pulley Transaxle Belt Pulley Twists Belt Keeper TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steedng wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to fight when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steedng wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly sectionof this manual F...

Page 26: ...ry tostartothervehicels TOATrACH 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...

Page 27: ...ttachment always adjust spring tension to its lowest position Adjustment Bolt Spring Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and sys tems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non reed engine repair establish ment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service ...

Page 28: ...JUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 2 With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle In clockwise closingit finger tight and then turn out counterclcck wise 1 tum FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allowto warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position NOTE The highidle is set at the...

Page 29: ...sential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank duringstorage Also expedance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasobel 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 and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lin...

Page 30: ...d or starter CORRECTION 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See ToAdjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other quali...

Page 31: ... 5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 refillwith fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refilltank...

Page 32: ...amaged wiring 5 Blown fuse Battery will not 1 charge 2 3 4 Englna hockflres 1 when turning engine OFF Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections 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 sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower ddve...

Page 33: ...tCING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING i i FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID RELAY CLUTCH I BRAKE L PEDAL UP q85 861 b i 30I OP_ CPRRR RATOR PRESENCE m_c LAy 1 S_CK SPARK PLUGS IGNmON GAP UNIT PLUGS PTO SWITCH POSITION ORC_ ON C F 8 ErA D OFF C GIB H PJEGULATOR_ H_LIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS GFC OA 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER917 275010 29 16 34 ...

Page 35: ...Push In 21 136184 Hamess Socket LightWI4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 25 150775 Cable Battery 136824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex t 4 20 Une 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Lgni_on 40 170238 Harness Ign 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 protection Wire Loop 79 163996 Bulbholder Asm incan descent 81 109748X Rel...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER917 275010 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES o 2 17 7 42 _4L130 36 ...

Page 37: ... Bolt Fin Hex 7116 14 UNC x 1 Grille 88 STD551143 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7 16 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 90 STD551237 Washer Lock External Tooth 3 8 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 91 175464 Rail Frame Lh NutLockHexwllns 3 8 16Unc 106 138776 SPJew ThdrolHexHeadZLncMwr Screw 3 8 t6 x 1 5 122 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 Fo_rast RH 136 164863 Scl_w HWHD Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 Footrest LH 137 74780716 Bo6...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER917 275010 GROUND DRIVE 39 36 37 6 64 _ 34 5130 17 718 28 14 9 19 27 _ 22 48 57 15 47 69 4 62 38 ...

Page 39: ...Arm Assernbly 17 126909X Spring 55 105706X Bearing Idler 18 137104 Lever Brake 56 137153 V Belt 19 136926 Cam Brake Disc 57 141756 Bracket Shift Rod HI Lo 21 23260412 Screw Flat Head 114 28 x 3 4 59 122253 Shift Rod Hi Lo 22 633A109 Ge_rshlft Lever Assembly 60 122268X Bpd ng Cnp connecting Link 23 106932X Knob 61 137524 Pulley Trar_saxle 24 136925 Buppod Puck Brake 62 BTD551143 Washer LOck 7 16 25...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER917 275010 STEERING ASSEMBLY 3 S S 13 I _ ij 13 I I _ 40 ...

Page 41: ...int Soiid Vgt 19 156011 Support Asrn Steering Vgt 20 163887 428 Boot Steedng 21 159945 Adapter Wheel Steeheg 22 155105 Bushing Strg Blk 23 1_2927 Screw 25 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 315 16 x 1 Gr 5 26 1_9948X428 Cap Wheel Steering 27 3366R Beadng Col Strg 28 17000612 _crew Hex Wsh Thdral 318 16 29 104239X Bearing Flange 31 138136 Bushing Nyliner Snap 32 19111610 Washer 11132 x 1 x 10 G_ 33 STD551131 W...

Page 42: ...47 175288 Bushing 15 151346 Tank Fuel Rear 3 50 Yt Gt 96 62 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 16 10_27X pad Spacer 69 24_041_ 2 Gasket 17 106082X pad Spacer 70 175545 Tube Exhaust LH 18 161493 Cap Asm FtJelW Gauge 71 175546 Tuhe Exhaust RH 20 177328X428 ControlThrottle 74 162295 Elbow Street Brass 21 164863 Screw HWHD Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 80 M73030800 Nut Flange 22 175441X428 ControIChoke 61 148456 Ping Dra...

Page 43: ... 6 STO541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Uric 19 166369 7 124181X Spd r g Seat Cprsr_ 20 124238X 8 171877 Bolt 5 16 18 UnC x 3 4 w Seres 21 171852 10 174894 Pan seat 22 11To41431 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X BuShing Snap BOlt Carriage 114 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Sprit Spdng Cprsn NUt Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga Knob Seat Cap Spring Seat SQIt Shoulder 5116 18 Unc 2A Nut ...

Page 44: ...Decal Blower Housing DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Repl Parts Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Ir_sertStrg Decal Battery Decal Mower Reflector Taillight Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust LiftHandle pad Footrest Manual Owner s Eng Manual Owner s Span WHEELS TIRES 4 10 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 Cap Valve Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106228X427 Rim Assembly Front 8134H Tub...

Page 45: ... Washer 13 32 x13 16 x16 Ga Bolt Adjust Spring Assist Bott Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 RetaS_er Spring Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Nut Crowntock 1 3 13 Uric Trunolon nflnHeight KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 30 110807 Nut Speciat 31 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 32 137150 Spdng Compresslon InfHgt 33 STD560907 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 34 137167 Rod Adj Lift 35 138957 Knob Inf 3 8 16 Uric 38 155097 Pointer Height ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER917 275010 MOWER DECK 46 116 48 26 18 46 ...

Page 47: ...Fixed Tension 21 73680500 Nut Crowntock 5 16 18 UNC 113 72110508 Bolt Con 5 16 18 x 1 24 105304X Cap S_eeve 116 137644 Bolt Shoulder 25 178012 Spring Torsion 117 133957 GaugeWheeI WLde 26 110452X Nut Push 118 739_0600 Nut Centerlock 3 8 16 UNC 27 174346 428 Deilector Shulld 119 19121414 Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Ca 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 121 174371 SpringSecondaryDrive 29 131491 Rod_ H...

Page 48: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER917 275010 2 6 2 73 72 48 ...

Page 49: ...ef Valve 81 6270H Gearcase Reverse Idler shag 82 136984 and Bearings R H Includes 84 5384J Key No s 17 18 29 33 50 85 29783 63 77 and 82 88 633A85 Dowel Pin 87 8739H1 Needle Beedng 88 49_4H Thruat Bearing Race 89 19151516 4th Reduction Gear Shaft _ 110542X 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 91 19181511 Thrust Bearing Race _ _ 75J Gate Lower Shift Gearcase and Bearings LH 93 6274H Includes Key Numbers 18 25...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER917 275010 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER L 11 L 8_11 _E 50 ...

Page 51: ...ake 25 2 17 12 123 04 S 23 24 032 05 S Seal valve stem 2 18 M 545016 S 24 235011 S Retainer spdeg 4 25 24 089 02 S Spring valve 4 19 12 153 02 S 26 12 173 01 S Cap valve spldng 4 20 24 038 04 S 27 12 755 03 S Kg retainer 4 28 24 318 67 S Head assembly 1 cylinder 21 24 755 46 S 29 24 755 76 S Kit valve cover breather 22 12 153 03 S thcl 18 19 30 23 24 018_09 S 30 25 313 02 S Grommet rubber 24 M 931...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER917 275010 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I IB 1 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES i 13__ 10 14 r AIR INTAKE_ e T_ _ tT 52 ...

Page 53: ...09 S Kit 15 am stator side Includes 2P4 126 71 S 14 24 063 23 S Baffle valley 1 side 16 12 132 06 S Spark Plug 2 15 M 545010 S Screw hex flange 17 M 548025 S Screw hex cap M5x0 8x25 M5xO 8xl0 2 2 cable 18 4fl 154 02 S Clip NOT ILLUSTRATBD 19 X 25 63 S Washer plain 1 4 24 Qg6 66 S Cover control 20 24 584 01 S Module ignition 2 24 086 06 S Screw phillips hd 11 16x3 21 M 545020 S Screw hex flange 4 2...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER917 275010 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM_ ENGINE CONTROLS Q_ jlT OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I _ 2 0 3 101_ 4 0 11 I 4 ...

Page 55: ...er throttle actuator X 20 1 S Washer lock 1 4 M 541050 S NUt hex flange M5X0 8 24 468 01 S Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 24 089 45 S Spring governor M 446030 S Nut hex M4x0 7 24 090 13 S Lever throttle conb ol M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 24 089 51 S Spring throffie Ilmlter 24 09g 05 S Lever choke 41 468 03 S Washer spdeg 1 4 M 403025 S Screw hex cap M4x0 7x25 24 079 05 S Linkage choke 9 10 11 12...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER917 275010 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFTJ EXHAUSTJ 1 FUELSYSTEM I 1 11 6 _2 18 ...

Page 57: ... 7 47 154 0 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 DESCRIPTION Kit carburetor w gaskets Includes 2 4 Gasket carburetor Carburetor assembly For infoffnation only not available separately Servtse with Kits 24 757 36 S 24 757 38 S Gasket air cleaner base Stud M6x1 0 95 2 Nut hex flange M6xl 0 2 Clip cable Line fuel 12 Cl...

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Page 59: ... SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL A 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 __ ml_es ...

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