Craftsman 917.275030, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...s differently from previously 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 Sear Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears ...

Page 2: ...rankshaft 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 engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debds or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel s...

Page 3: ...e 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safe_ enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to Ioss ot control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution I...

Page 4: ... operation 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 ere subiect to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or ...

Page 5: ... where it cannot contact spark plug _ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _I CAUTION Tow only 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 stope is dangerous Tires can lose tra...

Page 6: ...mble _i_df _ihi _ y_ ur tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A RepairAgreementis available on this product Contactyour nearestSears storefor 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...

Page 7: ...g Sleeve Steenng Sleeve E_ension 1 Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob 3 Retainer Springs double loop Gauge Wheels 2_ s_o_ _ _ Whee s 2 Centerlock Nuts 2 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga Video Cassette F 7 For Future Use Keys 4 2 Keys Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...D ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1 Remove hex bolt _ock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft 2 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 3 Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft 4 Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering whe...

Page 9: ...controls 1 Press liftleverplungerand raise attachmentlift leverto itshighest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 RoI tractorforward oft skid TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _I _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section...

Page 10: ... wise to remove slack from mower i i _E_iOrl 11 Raise deck to highest position 12 Assemble gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder botts 3 8 washers and 3 8 16 center Iocknuts Tighten securely 13 Adjust gauge wheels before operat ing mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overin flated at the factory for shipping pur poses Correct...

Page 11: ...t the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side frent to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling f Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers J Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attenti...

Page 12: ...FF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW FUEL CHOKE OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP _1_ LIGHT MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFt LOCKED _r_ 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 KEEPHANDSANDFEETAWAY 12 EREEWHEEL Automatic Mode_ only ...

Page 13: ...SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THRO I FLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching 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 LEVER Allows high H and low L speed for a...

Page 14: ...move key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switcl in any position other 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 stoppi...

Page 15: ... the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and 1he 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 clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped...

Page 16: ...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 until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions fo additional information Never use engin or carburetor cleaner products in the ...

Page 17: ...ed for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Use the runner on the right side of the mower as a guide The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner The 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 Thi...

Page 18: ...arranty on this tractor does not cover items that 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 propedy maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season ...

Page 19: ... highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat 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 mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque ...

Page 20: ...ssification SF SJ Salect the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRAOES 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 dipstick securely each time yo...

Page 21: ... 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 position around stud Replace if necessary 9 Reassemble air cleaner cedridge plate and nut 10 Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob Cartndge Foam Pre Cleaner Cartridge Rubber Seal Nut Knob ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filt...

Page 22: ...remove belt from electric clutch pulley 9 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links Adjustment Suspension Nuts Lift Links TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in iNSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELl in the Assembly section of this manual TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tr...

Page 23: ... G on both front links an equal number of turns When distance P is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front links NOTE Each full turn of nut G will change dim P by approximately 3 8 Recheck side to side adjustment BottomEdge of BottomEdge of M_r to Ground A_ __ _ Mower toiround BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH Front Trunnion Links TO REPLACE MOWER DR...

Page 24: ... manual Mower Blade L H Ddve Belt Center Mandrel_ _ Malndrel R H Mandrel J_ _ _ I_ _ Cover IdlerArm _ _ _ _L _ _ _ Spring I_ _ _ swayBar q_ I Bracket Idl Pulle_ TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service The clutch has a built in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage o...

Page 25: ...e transaxle pulley 5 Place 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 drive belt onto electdc clutch pulley IMPORTANT Check Brake Adjustment Clutching Flat Idler Engine Keeper Transaxle _ Belt f _ 1 Engin_ Twists Belt Pulley _ _ J Pulle_ Keeper _ _As V ewed from Bottom TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN...

Page 26: ...oundedsystem Do not use your tractor batteryto startothervehicles TO ATTACHJUMPER 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 REMOV...

Page 27: ... Do not overpower spring When removing attachment always adjust spring tension to its lowest position _ Adjustment Bolt ng Bushing _fi F JatmN t Attachment Lift ll _ aam Nu _ Spring TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 To replace reverse above procedure Headligh...

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

Page 29: ...n essential 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 and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run unti_the fu...

Page 30: ...efore 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 Adjustments section 1O Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Repla...

Page 31: ... 5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 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 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tan...

Page 32: ...ight switch 4 Loose or damaged widng 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 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 drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Rep...

Page 33: ...E YOUR WIRING BAKERY SOLENOID r i WWIT_b I STARTER r C G _ _ _c_ WH I_ II t _ i I _rr i _ _ u _ 2 j i_ t _ F t I ELECTRIC CLUTCH _K I A i _e_ t o_ OPERATOR L _CK RELAY 1 SEAT SWITCH _J RELAY 1 E _CK L_ NOT OCCUPIED FUK 1 _K UNE _ SPARK eLUGS _ 2 PLUGS UNIT I ON TWIN CYL ENGINES L i FUEL SHUT_ FF PTO SWITCH HEADLIGHTS Posn ION CIRCUIT ON C F B EIA D OFF C G B H RELAY GFC REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CON...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275030 22 34 ...

Page 35: ...sh In 21 166184 Harness Socket Light W 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Ught 25 150775 Cable Battery 26 108824 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 163968 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 170238 Harness Ign 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 79 163996 Bulbhdider Asm Incan descent 81 109748X R...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275030 CHASSIS ANDENCLOSURES ...

Page 37: ...crew 86 74760716 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 UNC x 1 Gdlle 88 ST To51143 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7 16 Washer 13 32x13 16x12 Ga 90 S_T_51237 Washer Lock External Too_ 3 8 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 91 175464 Rail Frame Lh NutCrownl_ k 3 8 t6Unc 106 138776 Screw ThdroIHexHead SncMwr Screw 3 6 16 x1 5 122 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 16 x 7 8 Footrest RH 130 164863 Screw HWHD Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 Footrest LH 137 7478...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 275030 GROUND DRIVE 39 36 _ 37 6 I 62 ...

Page 39: ...1037 Washer 13 32x13 16 x 16 Ga 54 161590 Clutch Arm Assembly 16 143012 Sot Screw 1 4 28 x 3 4 55 1C5706X Beadeg Idler 17 126909X Spdng 56 137153 V Belt 18 137104 Lever Brake 57 141756 Bracket Shift ROd Hi Lo 19 136926 Cam Brake Disc 59 122253X Shift Rod Hi Lo 21 23260412 Screw Fiat Head 1 4 28 x 3 4 60 122268X Spring Clip Connecting Link 22 633A109 Gearshift Lever Assembly 61 137524 Pulley Transa...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275030 STEERING ASSEMBLY 21 34 42 19 6 16 23 17 1313_ 14 40 ...

Page 41: ...gt 19 156011 Support Asm Steehng Vgt 20 163887X426 Boot Steedng 21 159945 Adapter Wheel Steedng 22 155105 Bushing Strg BIk 23 152927 Screw 25 BTD523710 Bolt FinHex 3 8 16xl Gr 5 26 159946X428 Cap Wheel Steering 27 3366R Bearing CoL Strg 28 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 29 104239X Beadng Range 30 12000034 Ring Klip Truarc 5304 75 31 138136 Bushing Nyliner Snap 32 19111616 Washer 11 82x 1 x 16 Ga 33 3...

Page 42: ...o_ 3 8 25 73920600 Nut Ke_ _ 24 UNF 26 384_ Bushing 27 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 28 7834R Fuel Line 29 137280 Spark Arrester Kit 31 145006 Clip Push In HFnged 42 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 18012800 Washer Split 37 12_87X ClampHc_e 17490636 Screw _ 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 UNC 40 17490664 Screw Tr 3 8 16x4 UNC 41 126197X Washer 1 1 20D x 15 32 ID x 250 42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 43 137937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 X 4...

Page 43: ... Bolt 5 1 6 18Uncx 3 4 w Seres 10 174894 Pan Seat 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 121249X Spacer Split 16 123740X Spdng Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 18 19171912 Wacher17i32xl 3 16x12Ga 19 166369 Knob Seat 20 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 22 STE_o41431 Nut Crownl...

Page 44: ...ng 17 149516 Decal Battery Dnge Po 18 164065 Decal Insed Strg 19 138047 DeCal Battery 23 10620__X Reflector Taillight 138311 DeCal Handle Lit Height Adjust Lift Handle 157199X428 Pad Footrest 177515 Manual Owner s Eng 177516 Manual Owner s Span WHEELS TIRES 3 7 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIP iION 1 59192 Cap Valve_ Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 1 _228X427 Rim Assembly Front 4 8134H Tube Front Service Ite...

Page 45: ...Spdng Asm AssLst Lift Bracket Spdng Assist Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Bolt Adjust Spdng Assist Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Link Front Retainer Spring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 24 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 25 130171 Trunnton 26 73680800 Nut Crowdiock 1 2 13 Unc 29 150233 Trunnion Infin Height 30 11 _07X Nut Special 91 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 9 x 16 Ga 32 197150 Spdng Compression Inf Hgt 33 S...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU MBE R 917 275030 MOWER DECK 48 55 46 45 48 59 64 22 46 ...

Page 47: ...6 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 65 151831 27 STD5510_7 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 66 156669 28 132823 Spacer Spring S_p Idler 67 73930600 30 157722 Screw Thdrol Rolling Washer 99 72110614 Head 143651 31 137266 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 3_ 153535 Pulley Mandrel 158330 33 129963 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 34 72140610 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 35 72110616 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 2 36 72110608 Bolt Carda...

Page 48: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275030 8O 8 32 74 B4 _ 66 86 8 5 88 7 73 72 6 41 25 24 48 ...

Page 49: ...ear Sintered Iron Seadng 69 4206R High SpeedGear Shill Fork Shaft High Low Range 70 1370H Thrust Beadng Race Differential Pinion Spacer 71 633A69 Intermediate and High Differential Pinion Bushing Speed Cluster Pinions Gdpco Cerdedock Nut 3 8 24 72 139120 Input Shall Shift Fork R H 73 4201R LowSpeed Pinion Oil Seal 74 12000008 E I_ng Sintered Iron Beadng 75 1152R Reverse Idler Gear Shift Fork Shaft...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I T_ 17 j6 4 t5 E X r _ 5o ...

Page 51: ... S Shim camshaft A R 2 12 422 t2 S Shim camshaft A R 17 24 755 74 S Kit valve cover plain 10 24 012 10 S Camshaft Includes 18 19 11 52 139 09 S Plug cup 18 24 153 16 S O Ring 12 M 545010 S Screw hex flange 19 24 086 32 S Screw shoulder 4 M5x0 Sxl0 2 20 24 445 01 S Strap lifting 13 24 018 04 S Retainer reed 2 21 24 016 01 S Valve exhaust Std 2 14 24 402 05 S Reed breather 2 24 016 02 S Valve exhaus...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESJ AIR INTAKE J 14 52 ...

Page 53: ...9 S Kit 15 amp stator side Includes 24 126 71 S 14 24 063 23 S Baffle valley 1 side 16 12 132 06 S Spark Plug 2 15 M 54501g s Screw hex flange 17 M 548025 S Screw hex cap M5x0 8x2 5 M5x0 8xlO 2 2 18 48 154 02 S Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED 19 X 25 63 S Washer plain 1 4 24 096 66 S Cover control 20 24 584 0t S Module ignition 2 24 086o06 S Screw phillips hd 11 16x3 21 M 545020 S Screw hex flange 4 2 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM I 3 1_ _ 4 t C_ 1t 54 ...

Page 55: ...x16 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 MSx0 8 18 24 468 01 5 Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 19 24 089 45 5 Spring governor 20 M 44603O S Nut hex M4x07 21 24 090 13 S Lever throttle control 22 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx20 23 24 089 51 S Spring throftle timiter 24 24 090 05 S Lever choke 25 41 468 03 5 Washer spring 1 4 26 M 403025 S Scr...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275030 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANI SHAFTJ FUELSYSTEMJ t EXHAUSTI 6 13 14 lI ...

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 K_t carburetor w gaskets _ncludes 2 4 asket carburetor Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately Service with Kits 24 757 36 S 24 757 38 S Gasket ai_ cleaner base Stud M6x1 0x95 2 Nut hex flange M6xl 0 2 Clip cable Line fuel 12 Cl...

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

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