Craftsman 917.275641, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...sly 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: ...pairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut not limitedto damage causedbytowingobjects beyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbutnot limitedto elec trical and mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper grade and amountof engine oil failu...

Page 3: ...e 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 cross ing grav...

Page 4: ...nd in 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 t...

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: ...ates 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 repair f...

Page 7: ...id that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob ...

Page 8: ...lutch brake pedal and set the parking brake 5 Place motion control lever in neutral N position 6 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi tion 7 Start the engine After engine has started move throttle control to idle position 8 Release parking brake 9 Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid 10 Apply brake to stop tractor se...

Page 9: ...ee that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following important items Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regu lar unleaded gasoline ...

Page 10: ... 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 which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury 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 ...

Page 11: ...er 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 FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengagages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and ...

Page 12: ...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 stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas ...

Page 13: ...rt mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _kCAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Switch Pull Out To Engage Push in to Disengage Lift Lever High _Position _S _ Low Position Deflector Shield REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS You...

Page 14: ...of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil 1 Check engine oil with tractor on level ground 2 ...

Page 15: ...not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above 7 When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart ...

Page 16: ...dy for normal operation MOWING TIPS 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 trac tor This will result in a more even distri b...

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

Page 18: ...tion switch in the engine ON posi tion and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating When the engine is running with the ig nition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any at tempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE ...

Page 19: ... attempt to clean fan or transmis sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot To prevent possible damage to seals do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean 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 ...

Page 20: ...ely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Replace pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every s...

Page 21: ...L FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbu retor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and 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 a...

Page 22: ...t by removing retainer spring 5 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 6 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 7 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift...

Page 23: ...nts check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nu...

Page 24: ...ke system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Disengage transmission by placin...

Page 25: ...s 1 Loosen the adjustment bolt 2 Move the motion control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep 3 Tighten adjustment bolt securely 4 Start engine and test 5 If tractor still creeps repeat above steps until satisfied Motion Control Lever Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it sho...

Page 26: ...lets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hood to raised position 2 Remove terminal guard 3 Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 4 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 6 First connect RED battery cab...

Page 27: ...n clockwise decreases the supply 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 carbure...

Page 28: ...ming 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 Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and ...

Page 29: ...TART 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 section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 11 See To start engine...

Page 30: ...olt 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts 1 Turn ignition key to ROS ON position See Operation 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 servi...

Page 31: ... position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 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 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 Repla...

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Page 33: ... I O_11 iLTERNATO R _J_JL_OL_jI I ORANaE LIGHT SW L 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 ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIR...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275641 41 I I L 22 4O 26 t I i 8O 11 I I I 25 52 29 93 I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...0 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 34 110712X Switch Light Reset 40 193389 Harness ignition 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5t16 18 x 1 2 79 175242 Socket Asm Bulb Twistl...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275641 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 31 209_ 78 278 209 _ _155 _278 11 209 209 54 54 209 J 20 59 209 209 206 chassis stealth stlt 32 6O 74 209 14 38 6O 3 209 13_ 209 36 ...

Page 37: ... 1 2TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 54 192512 Screw Hex Wshd 10 32 x 5 8 58 175351 Duct Hood 59 187495 Bushing 1 375 OD 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 uric x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 155 16190...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275641 GROUND DRIVE 32 30 9_ lO 36 52 36 35 30 29 i 252 27 _ 22 55 19 52 25 78 76 74 75 drive hydro stlt 71 38 ...

Page 39: ...r 5 202 72110614 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 245 178122 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 246 178121 53 105710X Link Clutch 247 181462 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 250 17060612 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 251 17060516 57 178138 V Belt 252 19131616 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 254 17000616 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 263 17000612 62 123533X Cover Pedal 63 174607 Pulley Eng...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275641 STEERING ASSEMBLY J 46 68 15 13 3O 46 6 67 67 steering stealth prem 3 40 ...

Page 41: ...13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 29 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 76020412 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 186095X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 x 1 1 2 x 11Ga 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 163888X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer25 32 1 1 4x16Ga 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 721106...

Page 42: ...asket 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 23 169837 Shield Heat 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scm 31 179022 Tank Fuel 32 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose Black 37 8543R Line Fuel KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3t8 16 x 3 4 62 10010500 WAsher Split 72 71070512 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5 16 18 x 3 4 78 17060620 Screw...

Page 43: ...eat Cprsn Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 1...

Page 44: ...lacement Hood 184310X428 Pad Footrest LH Decal Fender Danger 184311X428 Pad Footrest RH Decal Panel Dash 178392 Decal Chassis Disconnect Decal Mower Heavy Duty 184310X428 Pad Footrest STILT LH Decal Replacement Parts 184311X428 Pad Footrest STILT RH 195872 Manual Owner s English 195873 Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 1062...

Page 45: ...n Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Link Lift L H Link Lift R H Retainer Spring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 173288 Link Front Susp 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion Front Susp 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Asm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pivot Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOT...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275641 MOWER DECK 68 148 34 119 118 21 29 18 28 21 23 24 25 26 27 _117 _116 42 D elec t path silt 1 46 ...

Page 47: ...nc 146 171977 23 177563 Bracket Deflector 148 169022 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 149 165898 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 150 19091210 26 110452X Nut Push 159 STD533717 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 184 19131410 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 518 x 16 Ga 130794 29 131491 Rod Hinge 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh Hd 31 187690 Washer Spacer 176207 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flang...

Page 48: ...R 917 275641 HYDRO TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 1 _ 150 _ _ _ 14 _ 47 48 65 13 _ 13 65 115 87 157 _113 _3_ _ _ _ _ 49 _ 109 65 _114_ 9 87 _ 191 3 _ 190 203 I z _ 204A L _ 208 105 qh 185 U 200 _ _ 25 J 184 _ 22 182 _ 48 ...

Page 49: ...eeve Ass y Incl 157 31 780189 Washer 563 ID 062W 114 786200 Sleeve Ass y Incl 87 36 790071 Brake Disk 115 786198 Sleeve Assembly Incl 87 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 127 784384 Shift Lever Ass y Incl 109 38 799021 Brake Pad 150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicon 40 792204 Roll Pin 25 157 788102 Oil Seal 9 16 1D 41 790102 Brake Lever 180 730229 BOil Spec 80W90 42 792202 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 182 788103 Gr...

Page 50: ...MANUAL I 305A _ 7 718 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 8680 437 684_ 11 __ _b 1 584__ 146 _ I 126 24 8 22 741 12 943 O 1022 20 617 0 1266 8420 524 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I J 1270 757__ 759_ 1027 7506 20 89 48 SHORT BLOCK 643 729 697 _ 801 803_ 310 1 802 366_ _ 74 1070 lOO6 1o4 1051_ 363 _J _ 783 50 ...

Page 51: ...UMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0348 E1 238 g5 1022 1034 6170 914 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 _ 1022 276 1127 _ 127 O 1091 6o1 947 918 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET _60 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 04 _ 634A_ 9870 105 _ 137_D 276d_ _ _ I 95 117_ 142 t 6170 1266A L__ 51 ...

Page 52: ... Valve 306 697107 46 698492 Camshaft 307 691003 48 697762 Short Block 309 693551 50 690193 Manifold intake 310 690323 51 692137 oO5 Gasket Intake 311 497608 53 690227 Stud Carburetor 333 492341 54 691148 Screw Intake Manifold 334 691061 73 697133 Screen Rotating 337 691043 74 697897 Screw Rotating Screen 356 697089 78 691003 Screw Flywheel Guard 358 697191 89 690283 Plug Oil 363 19203 93 690602 O ...

Page 53: ...retor 1119 691183 684 697157 Screw Breather Passage 1127 691657 Cover 1263 697124 691 692407 Seal Governor Shaft 1264 697104 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1266 691917 718 690959 Pin Locating 1266A 697123 729 691224 Clip Wire 1267 697424 729A 694123 Clip Wire 1270 697156 741 697128 Gear Timing 1329 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1330 757 697607 Link Counterweight 758 697134 Counterweight 759 697392 P...

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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 t Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hotd page before you so that its left edge is vertically paraHe_ to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the foJd in the direction of hitl slope you want to measure 4 Compare the ang...

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