Craftsman 917.275762, 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: ...necessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbutnot limitedto damage causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto elec trical and mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto use the proper gradeand amountof engine oil failureto ...

Page 3: ...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 when cross ing ...

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: ... steering boot over tab 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...

Page 9: ...ion of 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 o...

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: ...en 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 tr...

Page 14: ...t of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment 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 or the deflector shield in place Attachment Attachemnt Clutch Lever Engaged High Position Position Position Disengaged _ Position Deflector OPERATING IN REVERSE Your tractor is e...

Page 15: ...ope 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 Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a f...

Page 16: ...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 clutch brake slowly return to operating position 3 Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can also be used dur ing the engine warm u...

Page 17: ...ce 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 bution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away ...

Page 18: ...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 19: ... Normal Operating CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition 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 When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into revers...

Page 20: ...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 to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte...

Page 21: ... 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 22: ... 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 23: ...y 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 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...

Page 24: ... F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Both Front Links Should be ual in Length Nut F 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 hous...

Page 25: ...stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center With parking brake Engaged _t A am Nut perating rm Do not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE B...

Page 26: ...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 steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and...

Page 27: ... 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 28: ... 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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 ...

Page 33: ...600 RPM DIODE _ ALTERNATOR UGHT SWITCH I _14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF NOTE HEADLIGHTS YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE O BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275762 i i 4 I 24 41 _ 26 i 25 I 34 ...

Page 35: ...t Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 192749 Switch Seat DP w ramps 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 1925...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275762 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 212 260 258 39 278 31 5 5 208 209 208 209 60 2_ 206 209 74 _37 208 chassis Laser It stir 33 36 ...

Page 37: ...9 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 uric x 1 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder Stlt Black 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 207 17670508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tytt 208...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR GROUND DRIVE MODEL NUMBER 917 275762 263 65 drive hydro st L6 3 38 ...

Page 39: ...16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 165 165623 51 STD541437 Nut 166 17490510 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 168 165492 53 105710X Link Clutch 169 165580 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 197 169613 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 198 169593 57 140294 V Belt Drive 199 169612 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center 200 72140508 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 202 72110614 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 212 145212 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275762 STEERING ASSEMBLY t j I _ _ 34 m_ L 37 i _D _ _ _ 36 J 68 15 15 steering pl lt 57 88 t 29 82 4O 10 68 67 13 65 67 67 26_ 43 2 30 _ 40 ...

Page 41: ...130465 Rod Tie 34 10040500 Washer Split Hvy 141cl Spr 5 16 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 186781 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 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 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle...

Page 42: ...99 E1 See Breakdown 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 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 10010500 72 71070512 78 17060620 81 73510400 DESCRIPTION Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16...

Page 43: ...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 Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zin...

Page 44: ... 199993 199994 DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Deck B 42 Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Decal Bypass 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 138468 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRIPTION Ca...

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 275762 MOWER DECK 158 67 68 30 113 1 _116 117 119 118 _ 5 6 1 42 D man t path stlt 3 21 21 28 29 18 119 113 23 24 25 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...150 19091210 26 110452X Nut Push 152 169676 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 158 17720408 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 159 72140614 29 131491 Rod Hinge 184 19131410 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 185 188234 31 187690 Washer Spacer 130794 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 STD533717 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 171491 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 44 1...

Page 48: ...4_ O0 93 7 I 52 L53 u108 125 120 i28 6 SEALANT 57 20W50 OiL 78 80Z 127 SEAL AND O RING KiT z 0 I z 0 oO m I i coZ C o i o 4 O_ I 0 ...

Page 49: ...5 170397 Filter 46 170398 Base Filter 47 170399 Actuator Bypass 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 49 170401 Arm Bypass 128 173165 50 170402 Retaining Ring 25 External 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 25 X 25 52 170404 Washer Flat 0 050 210 1000 53 170405 Retaining Ring 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 129 191032 55 142977 Spring Helical Compression 130 186352 56 142978 Washer BIockThrust 57 20W 50 Oil 58 142929...

Page 50: ...C_691 718 4 _ _J _0350 43 _ 684_ 11 _ I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 307_ 1264 1 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINEI 146o_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 8680 24 3 _ 12 9430 741_ 7 _ 1270 20 617 0 51 _ 691 _ 12661022_ _ __ 759_ 524 _ 8420 _ I 1019 LABEL KIT I I 10_8 OwNER s MANOAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 750 15_ 41 12 200 89 1027 50 ...

Page 51: ...917 275762 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0299 E1 238 1022 616 1022 404 914 614 _ 643 1267 968 35 13_ 6170 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 868 _ 525 729 697 _ 1040 3o5 _ 1005 363 1070 1044_ 1051 51 ...

Page 52: ...266A O 12660 240 0Olg 118 51 105A I 1127 127A 276A 947A NIKKIJ B I 9771_ARBURETOR GASKET SET 527_ 5 1370276 95 e 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 106 _ 1370 106 _ 142 117_ 231_ 987L_ 276 0 634_ 1266 61701266A _ 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ 6170 95A _ 634A_ 1266_ 104A _ 127AO 105A _ _ 987A 1266AO O 52 ...

Page 53: ...41 495097 Kit Choke Shaft Manual Choke 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 141A 698778 Kit Choke Shaft Nikki 34 695761 Valve Intake 142 697140 D Nozzle Carburetor 35 691279 Spring Valve Intake 146 691639 Key Timing 36 691279 Spring Valve Exhaust 187 699331 Line Fuel 37 697352 Guard Flywheel 188 691693 Screw Control Bracket 40 690964 Retainer Valve 192 691986 Adjuster Rocker Arm 43 691968 Slinger Governor Oil ...

Page 54: ...r Filter 1091 691333 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1095 690190 684 697157 Screw Breather Passage Cover 1119 691183 691 692407 Seal Governor Shaft 1127 695407 692 690572 Spring Detent 1263 697124 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1264 697104 718 690959 Pin Locating 1266 691917 729 691224 Clip Wire 1266A 697123 741 697128 Gear Timing 1267 697424 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1270 697156 757 697607 Link Count...

Page 55: ...lopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fo_d this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Homdpage before you so that its meltedge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hHNslope you want to measure 4 Compare the angNe...

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