Craftsman 917.275011, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ion Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answersto your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears CraftsmanHelp Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...r 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 o...

Page 3: ...mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from sedous injury Keep machine 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 stodng the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATION Slo...

Page 4: ...er operation regulady 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 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 detedoration which could expose moving parts or a...

Page 5: ...ire where it cannot contact spark plug ACAUTION Do not coast down e hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor CAUTION Tow only 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 can lose tract...

Page 6: ...and maintainyour 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 cadng for and using your tractor Follow the instructionsunder Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _I_...

Page 7: ... Knob 5 Retainer Springs double loop Retainer Spdngs single loop Mower _ 2 Flanged 1 Freer PLate _ Assembly f 2 Adjusting Bar GaugeWheels _ 2 Shoulder Bolt 0 _ 2 Wheels _ _ _ f_k__ 2 Reta iner Springs OOUDle lOOp iO i _2 vy ash ers _ I 3 8 16 _J _ x _ 4 x 4 _a _ 2 Clevis Pins _ Video Casse_e_ Slope Sheet Keys I 2 Keys 7 ...

Page 8: ...STEERING WHEEL 1 Remove hex bolt lock washer and large fiat washer from steering shaft 2 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 3 Slide the steedng sleeve over the steedng shaft 4 Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel 5 Position steedng wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to dght and slide onto steedng wheel adapter 6 S...

Page 9: ...ver 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 iN position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _ WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructionsin the Operation sectionof this manual Be ...

Page 10: ...n height adjustment knob cou clockwise until it stops 4 Lower mower linkage with attach lift control 5 Install belt into electric clutch pulh groove 6 Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins Reta with double loop retainer spdngv loops up as shown 7 Installfront plate assembly to trac suspension brackets and retain single loop retainer spdngs as sh 8 Position front plate assembly be...

Page 11: ...ure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed J No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were ovednfl...

Page 12: ...ARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT O FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT r_ R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL AutomaUcModelsonly 12 ...

Page 13: ... to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turnsthe headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutchingand 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 GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor RANGESHIFT LEVER Allows high H an...

Page 14: ...lways remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthodzed use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignitionswitch 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 eliminate this possibility always stop engine when s...

Page 15: ... change the cutting height of the mower deck Retainer 1 Spring _ 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 Lower mower with attachment lift control 3 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutc...

Page 16: ...ohol 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 an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next sea...

Page 17: ...singis attached to tractor Mower should be propedy leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a mere even distribu tion of clippingsa...

Page 18: ...n this manual Some adjustmentswill need to be made periodicallyto properlymaintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustmentssection of this manusI should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and cheek blades and belts for wear A new spark plugand clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your...

Page 19: ...AL 1 Raise mower to highest positionto allow access to blades 2 Remove bex bolt lock washer and fiat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandre assembly 4 Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and fiat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten belt securely 45 ...

Page 20: ... service classificationSF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscositygrade according to your expected operating temperature 2O Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year ifthe 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 oilfill cap dipsticksecurely each time you check the...

Page 21: ...e cartridge 6 Remove nut and cartridge plate 7 Reinstall the pre cfeaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartddge 8 Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud Replace if necessary 9 Reassemble air cleaner cartddge plate and nut 10 Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure Foam Pre Cleaner Cartridge Rubber Seal Nut Knob ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or...

Page 22: ...nd remove belt from elecb icclutch pulley 9 Slide mower out from under dght side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual Suspension Chassis TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are propedy inflated See PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS sectionof this ma...

Page 23: ...st 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 BottomEdgeof Bottom Edgeof Mowerto Ground Mowerto Ground __ _ o_ Mandrel o o _ BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUALIN LENGTH Front Trunnion Assembly TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1 Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake 2 Lower mower to ...

Page 24: ...f this manual L H Secondar Idler Arm Mandrel Idler Pulley Center R H Mandr_ TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electdc dutch should provide years of service The clutch has a built inbrake that stops the pulleywithin 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not stop as required Adjustments should he made by a Sears or other qualified servic...

Page 25: ...ce long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper 6 Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keepers 7 Reinstall mower ddve belt onto electde clutch pulley IMPORTANT Check Brake Adjustment 25 Clutching Flatidlerrh a _ tchi_ g I_ _Be ff a e AboveBelt ___ _eeper EnJn Keeper Belt I Transaxle Twis st Befit Pulley Keeper V Idler _AS V_ ledIK_r_ rB ottom TO ADJUST STEERING WHE...

Page 26: ...r tractor battery to start other vehicles 26 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 ORD...

Page 27: ...ttachments 2 Retighten jam nut against spring bushing IMPORTANT Do not adjust for maximum spring tension when using lightattach ments such as a mower Adjust lift lever spring to aid in lifting attachment Do not overpower spring When removing attachment always adjust spring tension to its lowestposition _ Bushing _ _ Spring 27 Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the...

Page 28: ...O ADJUST 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 tightand then turn out countercl_ k wise 1 tam FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for fiv minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion controllever in neutral N position NOTE The high idle is set at ...

Page 29: ...essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during 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 l...

Page 30: ...l not start 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other quali...

Page 31: ... Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildupof 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 refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank ...

Page 32: ...iring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bed battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 2 Replace mower ddve 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 dec...

Page 33: ...IT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING _illlL_8 _T_ERy SOLEF IO_ D m_u_ _ I_r1_ I m STARTER i G I I LkJ III I1_1 ECJ C_ I _ F I I ELECTRIC CLUTCH H d CLUTCH IBRAKE _ 40_04_ q _ t D n _85 86_ PTO DISENGAGED _ n _ I 1 _ _ _Y_ow_ _ _ EOE_ NOT OCCUPIED _ SPAR PLUGS FUEL SHUT OFF FU_ _ OFF RELAY GFC REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H B DA 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275011 22 11 I I i i 26 34 ...

Page 35: ...152J Z2 4152J Bulb Light 24 4014J Cable Battery 25 146686 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Ptunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key ignition 40 170238 Harness Ign 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 154336 Cover Terminal 43 175141 Sotenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 protection Wire Loop 79 16399...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275011 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 45 36 ...

Page 37: ...5 19111116 Washer 11 32xll116x16Ga 142 161897 36 17060512 Screw 5116 18 x 3 4 144 1619 30 37 167286X558 Fender 148 164655 39 175278 Bracket Axle Front 150 161237 42 72140608 Buit Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 152 177956 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 153 160568 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 156 17066512 45 176018 Bracket Chassis 157 161840 47 17670668 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 50 175476 Bracket Chassis...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275011 GROUNDDRIVE 39 28 5 36 37 6 38 ...

Page 39: ...16 143012 Set Screw 1 4 28 x 3 4 55 105706X Beadng Idler 17 126909X Spdng 56 137153 V Bed 18 137104 Lever Brake 57 141756 Bracket Shift Rod Hi Lo 19 136926 Cam Brake Disc 59 12_253X Shift Rod Hi Lo 21 23260412 Screw Flat Head 1 4 28 x 3 4 60 122268X Spdng Clip COnnecting Link 22 633A109 Gearshift Lever Assembly 61 137524 Pulley Transaxle 23 106932X Knob 62 STI 551143 Washer Lcck 7 16 24 136925 Sup...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275011 STEERINGASSEMBLY 34 32 27 40 ...

Page 41: ...ink Vgt 19 156011 Support Asm Steering Vgt 20 163887X428 Boot Steering 21 159945 Adapter Wheel Steering 22 155105 Bushing Strg BIk 23 15_927 Screw 25 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 26 159946X428 Cap Wheel Steering 27 3366R Beadng Col Strg 28 17000612 Screw 318 16 x 314 29 104239X Beahng Flange 31 138136 Bushing Nyliner Snap 32 19111610 Washer 11 32 x 1 x 10 Ga 33 STD551131 Washer Lock Hvy ...

Page 42: ...her Ext Tooth 3 6 25 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF 26 3645J Bushing 27 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 26 T834R Fuel Line 29 137280 Spark Arrester Kit 35 10010500 Washer Spl_t KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 123487X ClampHose 39 17490636 Screw TT 3 8 16 x2 1 4 UNC 40 17490664 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 UNC 41 126197X Washer 1 1 2 OD x 15 32 ID x 250 42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 43 173937 Bolt Hex 7116 20 X 4 Ga 5 47...

Page 43: ... 18 x 62 18 19171912 Washer 17 32x1 3 16x12 Ga 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 19 166369 Knob Seat 6 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 _ 16 Unc 20 124238X Cap Spring Seal 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 8 171877 BoltS 16 18Uncx3 4w Sems 22 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18Unc 10 174894 pan Seat 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap NOTE A I componentdimensions g...

Page 44: ...DESCRIP _ Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Repl Parts Decal Dash Amrn Eng Decal Battery Dnge Poi Decal Insert Strg Decal Battery Reflect x Taillight Decal Handle Ltt Height Adjust Lift Handle pad Footrest Manual Owner s Eng Manual Owner s Span WHEELS TIRES 3 7 4 10 8 9 10 11 12 o PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stern Valve 3 106228X427 Rim Assembly Front 4 8134H Tube Front SerVic...

Page 45: ...ainer Spring 70 145212 Nut Crowstock 3 8 16 Unc 72 110452X Sphng Asm Assist Lift 73 73350600 Bracket Spring Assist 74 1758 _ Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ca 75 175805 Bolt Adjust Spring Assist 76 175560 BO6 Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 77 176205 Retainer Spring 78 175689 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 79 175378 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Infin Height Nut Special KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 19131016 Washer 13 32 ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275011 MOWERDECK 46 45 16 ...

Page 47: ...d Hinge 126 174372 30 157722 Scl_w Thdmll Washer Head 130 17060616 31 129963 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 131 19131606 32 177865 Pullay Mandrel 175396 33 176342 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 36 19131316 Washer t3 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ca 37 173437 PuIlay Idler Flat 39 174375 Pulley Idler Driven 174357 42 165723 Spacer Retainer 43 174373 Arm Idler Secondary 45 174343 Cover Mandrel Deck 46 137729 Screw ThdrolL...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275011 TRANSAXLE 6 2 73 72 7 48 ...

Page 49: ...ermediate Speed Gear Sintered IronBearing 69 4236R High Speed Gear Shdt Fork Shaft High Low Range 70 1370H Thrust Searing Race Differential Plaion Spacer 71 633A69 Ictermediate and HighSpeed Differential Pinion Bushing Cluster Pinions Gdpco Centerlock Nut 3 8 24 72 139120 Input Shaft Shift Fork R H 73 4201R LowSpeedPinion Oil Seal 74 1_ E Ring SInfered Iron Beadng 75 1153R Reverse Idler Gear Shift...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275011 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV24 TYPE NUMBER 75532 ...

Page 51: ...t A R 17 24 g86 32 S Screw shoulder 4 12 422 12 S Shim camshaft A R 18 24 445 01 S Strap lifting 10 24 01g 06 S Camshaft Includes 11 12 19 24 016 01 S Valve exhaust Std 2 11 24 089 35 S Spdng ACR Heavy 24 016 02 S Valve e_haust 25 2 12 24 089 34 S Spring ACR Light 20 24 O17 O1 S VaNe intake Std 2 13 52 139 09 S Ptug cup 24 017 02 S Valve intake 25 2 14 M 0545010 S Screw hex flange 21 24 032 05 S S...

Page 52: ...RACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275011 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBERCV24 TYPE NUMBER 75532 IGNITION I ELECTRICAL I pz 1 t 9 _9 _ _7 11 12 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I lil _ 14_ la 8 _ _ o ift AIR INTAKE J is I 13 52 ...

Page 53: ...ator 13 24 063 30 S Baffle cylinder barrel 1 includes 24 126 71 side 16 12 132 06 S Spark Plug 2 14 24 063 23 S Baffle valley 1 side 17 M 548025 S Screw hex cap M5x0 Sx25 15 M 545010 S Screw hex flange 2 M5xO SxlO 2 18 48 154 02 S Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED 19 X 25 63 S Washer plein 114 24 Q96 66 S Cover control 20 24 584 01 S Module tgnflion 2 24 086 06 S Screw phillips hd 11 16x3 21 M 545020 S S...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9t7 275011 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBERCV24 TYPE NUMBER 75532 STARTING SYSTEM I 3 A I 0 ENGINE CONTROLS I 6 OIL PAN LUBRICATION I 54 ...

Page 55: ... 24 468 01 S Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 16 24 g89 18 S Spring governor 17 M 446030 S Nut hex M4x0 7 18 24 g90 13 S Lever throttta control 19 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 20 24 089 51 S Spdng throttle limger 21 24 090 05 S Lever choke 22 4 1 468 03 S Washer spr_g 114 23 M 403025 S Screw hex cap M4X0 7X25 24 24 079 05 S Linkage choke NOT ILLU S nRATED M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5X0 8X16 Goes i...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275011 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV24 TYPE NUMBER 75532 CRANKSHAFT I 1 EXHAUST J FUELSYSTEM I 1 8 7 9 13 56 ...

Page 57: ...skets Includes 2 4 2 24 041 15 S Gasket carburetor 3 24 853 61 S Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately 4 24 041 14 S Gasket air cleaner base 5 M 629095 S Stud M6x1 0x95 2 6 Mo641060 S Nut hex flange M6xl 0 2 7 47 154 01 S Clip Cable 8 52 353 22 S Line fuel 12 2 9 X 426 9 S Clamp base 6 10 24 086 12 S Screw hex Cap M6x1 7x18 2 11 24 393 16 S Pump fuel pulse 12 24 100 01 ...

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

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