Craftsman 917.275013, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...built engines Before you start the en gine read and understand this Owner s Manual 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 ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ecause 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 engi...

Page 3: ... 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 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 with...

Page 4: ...nsible 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 ex...

Page 5: ... 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 Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stoppi...

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

Page 7: ...Video Cassette For FutureL_llpUs _ Keys Mower Leveling Wrench 2 Keys Bubble Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...en adjustment knob securely NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid Knob TO ROLLTRACTOR 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 g...

Page 9: ...and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist 4 All assembly instructions have been completed 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 I All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower dec...

Page 10: ... FAST SLOW ENG NEO _I_ ENG NEOFFI_I O LPRESSURE_ L G TSON_ OVI _MP _ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 10 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 11: ...s mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for dectutching and 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 LE...

Page 12: ...ion key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharged and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eli...

Page 13: ...nto clevis pin 5 Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting IMPORTANT Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck Retainer 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 he...

Page 14: ...t store spill or use gasoline near an open flame 14 IMPORTANT When operating in temperatures below32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting CAUTION 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 whi...

Page 15: ... attached to tractor Mower should be properly 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 already been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distribution of clipping...

Page 16: ... negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to properly maintain your Zerk tractor Steering j All adjustments in the Service and Sector Adjustments section of this manual should Gear be checked at least once each season Teeth Once a year you should replace the _Check spark...

Page 17: ...ce bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 2 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 3 Install new or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assembly IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandr...

Page 18: ...Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSI_ GRADES F 20 30 _ 40 80 80 100 TEMPERATUPJE RANGE _TIClPAllED 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 ope...

Page 19: ...re 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...

Page 20: ...rings from 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 electric clutch pulley 9 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage parking brake 1 Swing anti sway bar to left ...

Page 21: ... wheels is touching the ground From left side of tractor find the level decal on top of mower and place bubble level on decal as indicated Mower is level side to side when bubble is between the two lines in the bubble level If adjustment is necessary under left hand footrest turn lift link adjustment nut above yellow cap in appropriate direction to bring bubble between the lines in the bubble leve...

Page 22: ...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 clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface 5 Disconnect R H suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring 6 Careful...

Page 23: ...drels and entire upper deck surface 10 Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely Secondary Idler Arm Idler L H Pulley Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt a H Mandrel 11 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE SECONDARY DRIVE BELT 12 Install new belt in lower groove of R H mandrel pulley idler pulley and center ma...

Page 24: ...3 4 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 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 Nut A Operating Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking...

Page 25: ...ther qualified service center Adjustment Sleeves Jam Nuts TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal 3 Repair tire and reassemble 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover REAR WHEEL 1 Block rear axle securely 2 Remove five 5 hub bolts to allow wheel removal 3 Re...

Page 26: ...s _ _ _ _ Door _ I _ _ _ _ _ _Positive Red C e _ _ _ _ Neaative _BI_ Guard _ r_egatwe 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 ...

Page 27: ...ight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 2 With engine off tum idle fuel adjusting needle in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclock wise 1 turn FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes M...

Page 28: ... forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also 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 while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and car...

Page 29: ...ls 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 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 refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments ...

Page 30: ...t blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 3 5 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill...

Page 31: ...s leaves and trash under mower 8 Mower drive belt worn 9 Blades impropedy installed 10 Improper blades used 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Switch is OFF 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternat...

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Page 33: ...D CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING CHARGING SyS _M CUTPUT _ 15 AMp IX 3EGO RPM _ RED RELAY PTO SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C G B H ON C F B E A D A ou to 28 VOLTS _ _ RI_M REGULATOR O _ CONN ECT1EO HEADLIGHTS O REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS GFC DA 33 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275013 ELECTRICAL 22 J d I I I I I t 30 l I J 33 34 ...

Page 35: ...n 21 175688 Harness Socket Light W 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 25 150755 Cable Battery Red 31 26 108824X 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 170238 Harness Ign 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 12 2822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 79 175242 Bulbholder Asm Incan descent 81 109...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275013 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1u8 is 5 37 _ _ _ _156 21 17 16 130 122 _ ___ _ 160 7 159 30 130 17 67 36 ...

Page 37: ...acket Spnsn Front Lh 159 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 160 45 176018 Bracket Chassis 161 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 162 56 176016 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Lh 58 175315 Bracket Fender 60 17060620 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 PART NO DESCRIPTION 19131614 174906O8 156973 17490508 177679 144911 74780716 STD551143 180366 161464 164863 74780716 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 1 2 Guide Be...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275013 GROUNDDRIVE 28 39 _ _ 42 _ 40 41 38 37 29 36 64 _ 37 38 ...

Page 39: ... 16 143012 Set Screw 1 4 28 x 3 4 55 105706X Bearing Idler 17 126909X Spring 56 137153 V Bolt 18 137104 Lever Brake 57 141756 Bracket Shift Rod I I Lo 19 136926 Cam Brake Disc 59 122253X Shift Rod Hi Lo 21 23260412 Screw Flat Head 1 4 28 x 3 4 60 122268X Spdng Clip Connecting Unk 22 633A109 Gearshift Lever Assembly 61 137524 Pulley Transaxle 23 106932X Knob 62 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 _B 24 136925 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 275013 STEERING ASSEMBLY 21 23 22 31 34 33 32 14 1 1313 7 8 40 ...

Page 41: ... 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip 1 5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 SpacerBearingAxleFront Nut LockFlange 5 8 11 Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer LockHvy HlclSpr 3 8 Nut LockCenter3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asm Steering Rod Asm Tie Ball J Ball Vgt Inc Key No 36 40 Draglink Vgt SupportAsm Steedng Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 C...

Page 42: ...crew HWHD Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 Control Choke Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Washer Split KEY NO 37 123487X ClampHose 39 17490636 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 UNC 40 17490664 Screw l r 3 8 16 x 4 UNC 41 126197X Washer 1 112 OD x 15 32 ID x 250 42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 43 179953 Bolt Hex 7 16 80 X 3 3 4 Ga 5 47 175288 Bushing 62 146629 Shiel...

Page 43: ...ownlock 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 18Uncx 3 4 w Seres Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Split KEY PART NO NO 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 19171912 19 166369 20 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 DESCRIPTION Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Washer 17 32xl 3 16x12 Ga Knob Seat Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc NO...

Page 44: ...ESCRIPTION Decal BlowerHou _ing Decal V BeltSchematic Decal Repl Pallls Decal BatteryDnge Poi Decal Insert Strg Decal Battery Reflector Taillight Decal HandleLitHeight Adjust LiftHandle Pad Footrest LH Pad Footmst P4 l Manual Owner s Eng Manual Owner _ipan WHEELS TIRES 4 10 9 8 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X427 Rim Assembly Frollt 4 8134H Tube Front ...

Page 45: ... Button Plunger 70 145212 Spring 2 1 8 72 110452X Link Lift 73 73350600 RetainerSpdng 74 175802 Retainer Spdng 75 175805 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 76 175560 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 Unc 77 176205 Trunnion Infin Height 78 175689 Nut Special 79 175378 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 80 126684X Spdng Compression Inf Hgt Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adj Lift DESCRIPTION Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc Pointer Height indicator P...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275013 46 45 49 121 33 46 116 11 29 18 46 ...

Page 47: ...hield 126 174372 28 19111016 Washer 11132x5 8x16Ga 130 17000616 29 131491 Rod Hinge 131 19131606 30 173984 Screw Thdroll 133 72110506 31 129963 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 184 173979 32 177865 Pulley Mandrel 181704 33 178342 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 174357 36 19131316 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 37 177968 Pulley Idler 48 Pdmary 39 174375 Pulley Idler Driven 42 165723 Spacer Retainer 43 174373 Arm Idl...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275013 TRANSAXLE 7 15 14 48 ...

Page 49: ... 81 6270H Oil Seal Pressure Relief Valve 82 136984 Gearcase Reverse Idler Shaft 84 5384J and Bearings R H Includes 85 2978J Key No s 17 18 25 33 50 63 86 633A85 87 8739H1 77 and 82 Dowel Pin 88 4924H 89 19151516 Neadk3 Beadng 90 110542X Thrust Beadng Race 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 91 19181511 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 92 75 I Thrust Beadng Race Gate Lower Shift 93 6274H Gearcase and Beanngs L H 94 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275013 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHERJ 31 CRANKCASE I 25 _L_ _ t 3 7_ je 13 17 v _ _ 50 ...

Page 51: ...02 S Strap breather 34 24 128 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 CRANKCASE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 24 032 01 S 24 294 13 S 24 380 13 S 24 067 13 S 24 067 14 S 24 874 09 S 24 874 10 S 24 874 11 S 24 874 t5 S 24 108 08 S 24 108 09 S 24 108 10 S 24 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275013 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL J o 4 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 1 e _ tl to t4 m I I AIR INTAKE I T_ _T7 ...

Page 53: ... 1 24 027 20 S Housing blower Includes 2 4 2 24 100 01 S Nut plastic 3 3 25 f39 16 S Plug button 9 16 4 24 f00 02 S Nut plastic 2 5 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5xO 8x20 4 6 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5xO 8x16 3 7 M 551016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 8 M 645016 S Screw hex flange M6xf 0x16 6 9 24 146 16 S Plate backing 2 side 10 24 146 20 S Plate backing 1 side 11 24 063 20 S Baffle cylinder ba...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275013 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING V6_EM I ENGINE CONTROLS I I I y OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I 4 0 t0 _ l t 2 0 3 ...

Page 55: ... flange M5x0 8x16 Nut hex lockMSxO 6 Spring choke return Bracket centre Screw hex flange M6xl 0x16 4 Clamp cable 2 Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx16 2 Lever throttle actuator Washer lock 1 4 Nut hex flange M5x0 8 Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 Spring governor Nut hex M4x0 7 Lever throttle control Screw hex flange M5xO 8x20 Spring throttle limiter Lever choke Washer spring 1 4 Screw hex cap M4x0 7x2 5 Linkage chok...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275013 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFT J 1 EXHAUST J FUEL SYSTEMJ 1 2 2 lS ...

Page 57: ...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 NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 757 36 S 24 757 38 S DESCRIPTION Kit carburetor w gaskets Includes 2 4 Gasket carburetor Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately Service with Kits 24 757 36 S 24 757 38 S Gasket air cleaner base Stud M6xl 0x95 2 Nut hex f...

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Page 59: ... turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of...

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