Craftsman 917.275390, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...y built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT 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 IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut not limitedto damage causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto elec tricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amount of engineoil failureto ke...

Page 3: ... Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when cro...

Page 4: ...nd in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in th...

Page 5: ...s and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Nev...

Page 6: ...ublic Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all prod...

Page 7: ... 18 x 4 _ Steering Wheel Adapter i I I i Steering Wheel 1 Large Flat Washer 1 5 16 Lock Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x1 3 16 x12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet 2 Keys 7 ...

Page 8: ...o secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter 6 Assemble large flat washer 5 16 lock washer 5 16 hex bolt and tighten se curely 7...

Page 9: ...ion 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people ...

Page 10: ...Please review the following checklist v All assembly instructions have been completed v No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely v All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory v Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side...

Page 11: ...ty damage SLOW IGNITION SWITCH PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY t FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard whi...

Page 12: ...tery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting...

Page 13: ...ove 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 discharge 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 eliminate this possibility always st...

Page 14: ...t clutch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and hold 2 With engine running turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS ON posi tion 3 Look down and behind before backing up 4 Move ge...

Page 15: ... gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during 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 n...

Page 16: ...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 rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished J 00272 If grass is...

Page 17: ...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 properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this ma...

Page 18: ...ate unless the operator is in the seat CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ig nition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to go into reverse should shut off the engine ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the a...

Page 19: ...lly 5 Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only ...

Page 20: ...ry season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine 2 Remove cover 3 Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre cleaner from base 4 Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damaged ...

Page 21: ...g fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line Clamp_ Clamp _ Fuel Filter CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painte...

Page 22: ...ck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift lever to its ...

Page 23: ...front links Recheck side to side adjustment _ __ Mandrel Both Front Unks Should beEqual in Length Nut _E _ n Arm Lift Link N_ Adjustment FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should...

Page 24: ...ted above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center 00238 Operating Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest...

Page 25: ...retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sear...

Page 26: ...inal cover over terminal 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 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...

Page 27: ... of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mix ture Turning the idle mixture valve out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjus...

Page 28: ...ng 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 dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and c...

Page 29: ...ose 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 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments secti...

Page 30: ...r mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 2 3 4 5 1 Raise cutting height 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 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empt...

Page 31: ...itch 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 alternator Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slow...

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Page 33: ...J k _j l _ I 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM D ODE i ALTERNATOR I i O_A aE _ _j k _ Jk_jk_ Jj I LIGHT SWITCH I 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600RPM LIGHTSOFF HEADLIGHTS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGI...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275390 I I 42 41 22 I I I I I 26 48 I 34 ...

Page 35: ...3510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 34 110712X Switch Light 40 193372 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 Adapter Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180499 Cover Battery Terminal 92 193465 Harness Pigtai...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 917 275390 212__ 3O 26 31 26 25 5 28 39 278 208 207 26 209 208 209 33 10 209 13 206 209 14 38 36 37 145 34 26 chassis Laser It stlt_47 208 ...

Page 37: ...16 x 1 Panel Dash L H Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Laser Bumper Hood Large 1 75 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 uric x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Nut Grille Lens Asm Laser Includes Key Nos 29 and 212 Lens Laser Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support Footrest LH Footrest RH Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracke...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275390 GROUND DRIVE drive fender stir 46 38 ...

Page 39: ...D541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 197 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 198 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 212 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 04 57 130801 V Belt 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal PART NO DESCRIPTION 175410 Pulley Engine 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 1 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275390 STEERING ASSEMBLY 1 J 97 39 J i _ 42 _3 65 67 67 67 _ 40 15 steering_plJt 58 43 _ _ 43 95 2 30 I 40 ...

Page 41: ...x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 5 16 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 186781 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 186737 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 190752 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 183226 Fi...

Page 42: ...81 73510400 Control Throttle Choke Screw Hex Head Thread Cutting 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine Briggs Model No 31H777 0297 E1 See Breakdown Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Wa...

Page 43: ...10 Ga Clip Push In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 G...

Page 44: ...ION Decal V Belt Drive Schematic Decal Chassis Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LFI Pad Footrest RFI Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 1 _ 5 8 4 10 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 9 lO 11 PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Ite...

Page 45: ...ring Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275390 MOWER DECK 46 44_2 55 142 _147 34 5 6 19f 21 42 D man t path stlt 3 2 i i 18 21 29 23 24 25 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...1431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 150 19091210 23 177563 Bracket Deflector 152 169676 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 158 17720408 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 159 72140614 26 110452X Nut Push 184 19131410 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 185 188234 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 130794 29 131491 Rod Hinge 30 173984 Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex 31 187690 Washer Spacer 169583 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275390 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 47 13 18 4 83 180 _ 150 29B 56 MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 79 51 52 34 29 35 48 ...

Page 49: ...788092 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 76 780090 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 79 792144 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 82 778333 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 83 778338 Use As Needed 85 792154 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 87 788089A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 150 788093A 34 780194 Bushing 563 157 788088A 35 780193 Flan...

Page 50: ...l 27_ 0380 43 68481 __ 884_ 9_ I 1330 REPA R MANUAL I 307_ 1264_ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 148o_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 868 _ 24 3 _ 12 9430 741_ 7 _ 1270 20_ 617 0 51 _ 691_ 12661022 _ __ 759 524 _ 8420 k_ I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 750 15_ 41 12 89 50 ...

Page 51: ...NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0297 E1 914 1023 404 614_ 559 238 35 6170 54_ 654 53_ 616_ 265_ 267 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 6170 1022_ 868 334 305A _ 965 643 1267 801 803 _ 310 579_46_ _ 503_ 802 1070 729_ _ 697 _ 1005 1044 I_ 1040 __ 363 _ _ _o_ _ 1 _d_Z _o_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...1 1091 127 O 987A 51 105A 104A 127A 276A 947A_ NIKKI 118 1266AO 1266 0 93_ 95 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 231 _ 105 _ 137_ 276 634_ 1060 142 6170 117 _ 987 _ 1266 0 1266A O I 9771_ARBURETOR GASKET SET 5 1370 276 121ACARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ 6170 95A e 634A 127A0 104A _ 987A_ 106A _ l_o_ J _ 1266 1266A O 52 ...

Page 53: ...e 141A 698778 Kit Choke Shaft Nikki 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 142 697140 O Nozzle Carburetor 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 146 691639 Key Timing 34 695761 Valve Intake 187 697098 Line Fuel 35 691279 Spring Valve Intake 188 691693 Screw Control Bracket 36 691279 Spring Valve Exhaust 192 691986 Adjuster Rocker Arm 37 697108 Guard Flywheel 202 691841 Link Mechanical Governor 40 691752 Retainer Valve 2...

Page 54: ... Cable 1036 695700 Label Emission 584 697112 Cover Breather Passage 1040 698368 Plate Trim 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1044 698139 Screw Flywheel 614 691620 Pin Cotter 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 616 692012 Crank Governor 1058 275038 Owner s Manual 617 692138 D SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1059 698516 Kit Screw Washer 634 690801 O Spring Seal Assembly Manual 1070 690372 Screw Flywheel Fan Choke 1090 691293...

Page 55: ...opes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 FoBd this page among 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 fomd in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the an...

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