Craftsman 917.275022, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ously built engines Before you start the engine 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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website wwwosears corn craftsman ...

Page 2: ...because of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bendthe 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: ...lts who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects 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 behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without...

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 stoppin...

Page 6: ...ways 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 _kWARNING This tractor is equipped wi...

Page 7: ...ff seat without moving its adjusted position 5 Raise seat and tighten 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 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 Re...

Page 8: ...rmance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist 4 All assembly instructions have been completed 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 overinflated at the factory Be sure mower ...

Page 9: ...G ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST SLOW Gi k OVE_MP _1 UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT 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 9 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 10: ...he headlights on and off THROTTLE 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 IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attach ments mounted to yo...

Page 11: ...charging rate Full throttle offers the best mower performance lotion Pedal Control Knob Brake Pedal Drive Position Parking Brake Disengaged Engaged Position Position TO USE CHOKE CONTROL Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to disengage TO MOVE FORWARD AND STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop ...

Page 12: ...levis 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 Spring Clevis Pin 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 Sele...

Page 13: ...ance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill 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 with...

Page 14: ...on handle and replace the retainer spring AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving 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 during the...

Page 15: ...and 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 clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two roun...

Page 16: ...have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug cle...

Page 17: ...e unless the operator is in the seat BLADE CARE Blade Bolt Special Hole TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpen ing blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharp...

Page 18: ...rgent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature 3 Unlock drain valve by pushing upward slightly and turning counterclockwise 4 To open pull down on the drain valve 5 After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing upward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked positio...

Page 19: ...g make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other extemal 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 ...

Page 20: ... electric clutch pulley 9 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor Chassis Bracket Front Mower Bracket 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 side of mower deck 2 Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor IMPORTANT Check belt for ...

Page 21: ...de NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3 16 Recheck measurements after adjust ing Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground o_ Suspensi n J L _ _ _ Lift Link _Adjustment _Nut FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjustment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mowe...

Page 22: ...top of R H mandrel pulley 7 Remove belt from electric clutch pulley 8 Remove belt from idler pulleys 9 Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely 10 Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 1 1 Install belt in both idlers 12 Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley 13 Carefully roll belt into upper groove of ...

Page 23: ...els and entire upper deck surface 10 Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely 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 mandrel pulley as shown 13 Carefully roll belt over L H mandrel pulley Make sure belt ...

Page 24: ...on bottom of left footrest 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual BELT REMOVAL 2 Create slack in belt by removing retainer spring from drive belt tension handle 3 Remove belt from all idler pulleys transaxle pulley and then from engine pulley Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle If tractor requires more th...

Page 25: ...e purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN ADJUSTMENT Front whee...

Page 26: ...be a 12 volt system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel...

Page 27: ...or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as de scribed below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast posit...

Page 28: ... engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position NOTE The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted 2 Idle soeed settino With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1200 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained 3 Idle fuel needle settino With throttle control lever in slow p...

Page 29: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experiance indicates that 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 ...

Page 30: ...ut of adjustment 8 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Brake pedal not depressed 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 3 Weak or dead battery 4 Blown fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1...

Page 31: ... mandrel Clogged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 2 3 4 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 carburetor refill tank wit...

Page 32: ...ator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FASff p...

Page 33: ...LIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING CP_RGING SYSTEM OUTPUT MP Dc I _ RPM REO RELAY PTO SWITCH POSITION ClRCU_ OFF C G B H ON C FIB E_A D i w REGULATOR HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS GFC DA ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275022 ELECTRICAL 22 34 ...

Page 35: ...lock 21 175688 Hamess Socket LightW 4152J 22 4152J BulbLight 25 150755 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ige 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 170238 Harness Ign 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 1 2822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 HourmeterAdaptor 79 175242 BulbholderAsm Incandescent SV 81 109748X Relay ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275022 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 138 141_ 15 28 21 I 47 17 _20 19 37 _ 130_ 68 31 35_ 130 150 122 8 17 144 7 17 36 _6 L e 17 139 7 42 56 86 36 ...

Page 37: ...144 161900 32 161327 Bracket Pivot Chassis Lh 148 164655 33 161326 Bracket Pivot Chassis Rh 150 161237 34 177018 PlateAsm Engine 152 177956 35 19111116 Washer 11 32x11 16x16Ga 153 179761 36 17060512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 156 17000512 37 167287 558 FenderPnt 157 161840 39 175278 Bracket Axle Front 158 17670608 42 STD533710 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 159 17000612 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 44 1369...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275022 GROUNDDRIVE 9 7 69 33 3 128 127 120 142_ 122 114 11T_ 36 6 46 _148 111 120 125 145 112 38 ...

Page 39: ...2 175469 61 143995 Pulley Transaxle 143 17060512 64 176601 Shaft Clutch Brake Pedal 144 160849 65 67609 Bolt Shoulder 145 163168 68 STD571812 Pin Roll 146 140462 69 12380OX Washer 147 141322 70 164892X428 ConsoleAutomaticYT GT 148 17060620 71 151179 Plate Console Shift 151 74760514 73 74490548 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 x 3 Gr 5 152 178705 74 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 77 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275022 STEERING 15 13 47 1313 4O ...

Page 41: ...ndle Bolt Fin Hax 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Beating Axis Front Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut LockCenter 3 8 24 UNF Shelf ksm Steenng Rod Asm Tie Ball J Ball Vgt Inc Key No 36 40 Draglink Vgt Support Asrn Steedng Vgt Boot Steering AdapteL Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Cap Wheel Steering Bearing CoL Strg Scre...

Page 42: ...w hwhd Hi Lo 13 16x3 4 Control Choke Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Bushing Stem Tank Fuel FuelLine Spark Arrester Kit KEY NO 31 35 37 3g 4O 41 42 43 47 62 69 7O 71 74 8O 81 82 83 84 PART NO DESCRIPTION 145006 Clip 10010500 Washer Split 123487X ClampHose 17490636 Screw r 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 UNC 17490664 Screw t 3 8 16 x 4 UNC 126197X Washer 1 1 20D x15 32 ID x 250 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 1...

Page 43: ...lock 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt5 I 6 18Uncx314w Seres Pan Seat Bracket MountingSwitch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20X 1 1 2 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 121249X Spacer Split 16 123740X Spring Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 18 19171912 Washer 17 32x1 3 16x12 Ga 19 166369 Knob Seat 20 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 22 73800500 Nut Lock Hx w Ins 5 16 18...

Page 44: ..._ 1_7_ 23 DESCRIPTION Decal Replacement Decal V Belt Schem Decal HoodSide Pnl Decal Deck HVYDTY Decal Dash Panel Decal Insert Strg Decal Battery DecalDrewbar CNTRL Reflectre Taillight Pad FootrestRH Pad FootrestLH Decal Handle LftHeight Adjust LiftHandle Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES y 4 7 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap ValveTire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106...

Page 45: ...Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 70 145212 Spring Asm Assist Lift 72 110452X Bracket Spring Assist 73 73350600 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 74 175802 Bolt Adjust Spring Assist 75 175805 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 76 175560 Retainer Spring 77 176205 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 78 175689 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 Unc 79 175378 Trunnion Infin Height KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 110807X Nut Special STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275022 MOWER DECK 46 45 31 42 21 _ 46 116 17 24 26 46 ...

Page 47: ...137644 Cap Slaeve 117 174873 Spring Torsion 118 73930600 Nut Push 119 19121414 DeflectorShield 121 174371 Washer 11 32x5 Sx16Ga 126 174372 Rod Hinge 130 17000616 Screw ThdrollWasher Head 131 19131606 Washer Spacer MowerVented 133 72110506 PuUey Mandrel 184 173979 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 151704 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 174357 Pulley Idler Flat Pulley idler Driven Spacer Retainer Arm Idler Se...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275022 TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 331 3000 i I I 48 ...

Page 49: ...8 Puck Friction 120 142883 Bypass Plate 121 169540 Bypass Actuator 122 178329 Lip Seal 124 178330 Bypass Arm 125 142887 Retaining Ring 126 161172 Pin 127 161173 Screw 128 142885 Puck 129 142886 Screw Self Tapping 130 161174 Lower Cover 131 142882 Gerotor Assembty 132 169544 O Ring 134 178331 Gerotor Cover 136 178332 Filter 137 178333 Charge Manifold 138 178334 Retainer Motor Bearing 139 161176 Pin...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275022 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 32 I 31 CRANKCASEJ 3 2 _m13 IT VI Sm l V I ...

Page 51: ... 24 126 19 S 23 24 032 05 S Seal valve stem 2 17 12 123 04 S 24 235011 S Retainer spring 4 18 M 545016 S 25 24 089 02 S Spring valve 4 26 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 4 19 12 153 02 S 27 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 4 20 24 038 04 S 28 24 318 67 S Head assembly 1 cylinder 29 24 755 76 S Kit valve cover breather 21 24 755 46 S Inc1 18 19 30 22 12 153 03 S 30 25 313 02 S Grommet rubber 23 24 018 09 S 31...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275022 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I m _r 13 AIR INTAKE 14 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 1 52 ...

Page 53: ...M5x0 Sx16 3 M 551016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 M 645016 S Screw hex flange M6xl 0x16 6 24 146 16 S Plate backing 2 side 24 146 2g s Plate backing 1 side 24 063 20 S Baffle cylinder barrel 2 side 24 063 14 S Baffle valley 2 side 24 063 58 S Baffle cylinder barrel 1 side 24 063 23 S Baffle valley 1 side M 545010 S Screw hex flange M5x0 Sxl0 2 NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 096 66 S Cover control 24 086 06 S ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275022 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM I l 3 0 ENGINE CONTROLS s I q OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I 0 3 O_7 J _ j_l 10 _ _j 4 2 _ tQ _ 16 54 ...

Page 55: ...6 2 15 24 090 g7 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 24 089 45 S Spring governor 20 M 446030 S Nut hex M4x0 7 21 24 090 13 S Lever throttle control 22 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 23 24 089 51 S Spring throttle limiter 24 24 090 05 S Lever choke 25 41 468 03 S Washer spring 1 4 26 M 403025 S Scre...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275022 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 RANKSHAFT J EXHAUST I FUEL SYSTEM J q t5 56 ...

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 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 M6x1 0x95 2 Nut hex flange M6xl 0 2 Clip cable Line fuel 12 C...

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Page 59: ... 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 the hill ...

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