Craftsman 917.275401, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...usly 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: ...he engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electri cal 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 debris or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs ne...

Page 3: ...des 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 3 Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades whe...

Page 4: ...the watchful care of a respon sible 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 the mow...

Page 5: ...r wear gloves 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...

Page 6: ... 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 ucts it may require...

Page 7: ...ring Boot 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 U Steering Wheel Steering Extension Shaft 1 Large Flat Washer u I I w Steering Wheel Adapter 1 5 16 Lock Washer Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...slots in dash and push down to 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...

Page 9: ... this manual 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 othe...

Page 10: ...s 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 front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling v Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers v Check ...

Page 11: ... will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage l_ l lll_ l CAUTION indicat...

Page 12: ... 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 FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengagages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engin...

Page 13: ...hen 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 run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this pos sibility always stop engine when stopping t...

Page 14: ...EM 1 Move motion control lever to neutral N position 2 With engine running turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS ON posi tion 3 Look down and behind before backing up 4 Slowly move motion control lever to reverse R position to start movement 5 When use of the ROS is no longer needed turn the ignition key clockwise to engine ON position ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operation TO OPE...

Page 15: ...h 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 Acid ic 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...

Page 16: ... throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal 3 Slowly move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds or approximately 40 feet Slowly move lever to full reverse posi tion and hold for five 5 seconds or approximately 20 feet After the tractor moves approximately 20 feet in reverse return the mot...

Page 17: ...r 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 manual At least once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and cl...

Page 18: ...at 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 shift into reverse should shut off the engine ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operation When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch is engaged any a...

Page 19: ...t cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean 19 Inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clip pings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use com pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the trans axle ever leak or require ...

Page 20: ... 25 hours of operation or every 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 N...

Page 21: ... plug 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 pain...

Page 22: ...retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck 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 Small Retainer Spring Clutch Spring Small Retainer Clutch Spring S IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove...

Page 23: ...ld be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of trac tor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one ...

Page 24: ...engaged position 5 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated 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 With parking brake Engaged Nut A Nut Arm Do not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears...

Page 25: ...efore 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 steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your ...

Page 26: ... prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift seat pan to raised position 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 3 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 First connect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cover over terminal 5 Con...

Page 27: ... 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 adjustments 2 Be sure the t...

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: ...sh under mower 4 Dirty air filter 5 Low oil level dirty oil 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 Adjustme...

Page 30: ...on section 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Excessive vibration Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse Engine continues to run when ...

Page 31: ...uipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place ...

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Page 33: ...ISCONNECTED FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID r _ _ Z I RED LIGHTING SYSTEM OL_T_ __ _ _j _1 _ 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM DIODE I ALTERNATOR I i L I r CY 0 O A GE LIGHT SWITCH IKI_ 3600 RPM UGHTSOFF NOTE HEADLIGHTS YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE 0 BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS BECAUSE OF THIS ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275401 26 34 ...

Page 35: ...400 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 34 110712X Switch Light 40 193374 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 180449 Cover Terminal 92 193465 Harness Pigtail Reverse Switch 93 192540 Sc...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275401 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3O 25 26 5 28 39 278 208 26 207 209 208 209 33 10 208 14 38 145 34 26 chassis Laser It stlt 47 36 ...

Page 37: ...3 Fend Ftrest 31 136619 Bracket Fender Support 33 179716X613 Footrest LH 34 179717X613 Footrest RH 35 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 169473X428 Cupholder 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275401 GROUND DRIVE 32 3o 16 _52 62 36 52 32 36 77 95 103 30 26 200 71 73 26 16 16 27 84 263 53 55 drive hydro stlt 64 38 ...

Page 39: ...Nylon 120 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 36 19211616 Washer 150 175456 Spacer Retainer 37 1572H Pin Roll 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 38 179114 Pulley Composite 156 166002 Washer 5 16 x 1 0 x 1 25 39 72110622 Bolt Rdhd 158 165589 Bracket Shift Mount 3 8 16 unc x 2 3 4 Gr 5 159 183900 Hub Shift 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler 162 73680400 Nut Crownlock 1 4 20 unc 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Belt 163 7...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275401 STEERING ASSEMBLY 97 39 _ j _ 1 t _ 42 i 91 43 _ 88 46 8_ 47 67 67 67 3 82 1 is 40 steering pl lt 58 28 3O 43 8 4O ...

Page 41: ...STD561210 Pin Cotter 32 192757 Rod Tie 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 5 16 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 186781 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19113812 Washer 11 32 ID x 3 80D x 12 Ga 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...

Page 42: ... Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose KEY PART NO NO 37 137040 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 10010500 72 71070512 78 17060620 81 73510400 DESCRIPTION Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer ...

Page 43: ...t Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 174648 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk...

Page 44: ... Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Engine Decal Mower Hvy Duty 12 Ga Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Decal By Pass Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 1 _ e 5 8 7 4 10 3 9 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X624 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DES...

Page 45: ...in Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift L H Link Asm Lift R H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lif...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275401 MOWER DECK 158 34 67 68 0 146 5 6 19 _ 21 42 deck man t path 3 29 18 21 28 23 24 25 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...0 20 159770 Baffle Vortex 152 169676 21 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 158 17720408 23 177563 Bracket Deflector 159 72140614 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 184 19131410 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 185 188234 26 110452X Nut Push 130794 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 29 131491 Rod Hinge 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 171639 31 187690 Washer Spacer 32 15...

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Page 49: ... 170398 Base Filter 47 170399 Actuator Bypass 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 49 170401 Arm Bypass 50 170402 Retaining Ring 25 External 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 25 X 25 52 170404 Washer Flat 0 050 210 1000 128 173165 53 170405 Retaining Ring 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 55 142977 Spring Helical Compression 56 142978 Washer Block Thrust 57 20w 50 Oil 78 80z 58 142929 Kit Brake Yoke 129 191032 59 17...

Page 50: ...BER 0297 E1 30 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGIN_ 307_ 3_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20_ 6170 868_ 943 0 1022 51 _ 691 0 524 _ 8420 1266 11 718 24 43 _ 16 146_ 741 684 _ 11_ 584_ _ 9_ 1264I_ I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 750 15_ 12 200 89 1027 50 ...

Page 51: ...DEL NUMBER 31H777 TYPE NUMBER 0297 E1 238 914 1022 6170 1023 35 13_ 516_ 404_ _ 614 _ _505_ 2ooi 5 267 _ 559 1267 968 1119_ 643 3091 801 _ 544 803_ 310 802 729 697 _ 1040 3o_ 1265 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 O 1022 868 305A 1070 1005 63 _ I_J_ 1051_44 _ _763 51 ...

Page 52: ...7 _1o6 105 137 276 950_ 1091 127A 276A 947A_ NIKKI 118 1266AO 1266 0 93_ 627_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95 104 _ 1270 231_ 105 _ 1370 276 634 _ 1060 142 6170 117_ 987 _ 1266 1266A O I 77 CARBURETOR GASKETSET 1 70 121ACARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ 6170 95A e 634A 104A _ 127Ae 987A_ lO6A _ l_o_J _ _ 1266_ 1266A O 52 ...

Page 53: ...rsize 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 Val...

Page 54: ...9 691183 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1127 695407 684 697157 Screw Breather Passage Cover 1263 697124 691 692407 Seal Governor Shaft 1264 697104 692 690572 Spring Detent 1265 697125 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1266 691917 718 690959 Pin Locating 1266A 697123 729 691224 Clip Wire 1267 697662 741 697128 Gear Timing 1270 697156 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1279 690960 757 697607 Link Counterweight 132...

Page 55: ...s greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page a_ong dotted _ine indicated above 2 Ho_d page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fo_d in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle...

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