Craftsman 917.276012, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ly built engines Before start the you 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: ...ause of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engin...

Page 3: ... by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing 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 Be aware of the mower discharge direc tion and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slow...

Page 4: ...ponsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use ...

Page 5: ...traight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 5 Gallons and Type Unleaded Regular Oil Type SAE 10W30 above 32 F_ API SG SL SAE 5W30 below 32 F Oil Capacity W Filter 4 0 Pints W O Filter 3 5 Pint...

Page 6: ...a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense Here s what s included in the Agreement Expert service by our 12 000 profe sional repair specialists Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed Discount of 10 from regular price of service and service related parts not ...

Page 7: ...ts ad justed position 5 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Adjustment Knob NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise at tachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Release...

Page 8: ...n the Service and Adjustments section of this manual JCHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted...

Page 9: ...esult 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 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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided migh...

Page 10: ...nts mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE 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 ...

Page 11: ...e battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best mower perfor mance Clutch Brake Pedal Disengaged Drive Position Position Height Adjustment Knob STOPPING nitior _ Key Parking Brake Engaged Position Gear Shift Lever MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal all the way down Move gearshi...

Page 12: ...erdeck Retainer S Clevis Pin TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip ment on rough rolling...

Page 13: ... Purchase fuel in quan tities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness ACAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in temper atures below32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can att...

Page 14: ...BURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor 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 th...

Page 15: ...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 manual At least once a year you should replace the ...

Page 16: ...des NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 2 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 3 Install new or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assembly IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Special blad...

Page 17: ... engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Install the drai...

Page 18: ... all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overhea...

Page 19: ...STALL MOWER Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage parking brake Chassis Bracket Retainer Spring 1 Swing anti sway bar to left side of mower deck 2 Slide mower under tractor with deflec tor shield to right side of tractor IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower pulley grooves 3 If equipped turn height adjustment kn...

Page 20: ...ore in a safe place LBiUbebs I Bubble Level _ Level Decal B 0 Left Hand Lift Link re_t a_ __st __ _ ustment ea W ALTERNATE SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT METHOD Raise mower to its highest position Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of mower Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same If adjustment is necessary make adjust ment on one side of mower only To r...

Page 21: ... R H mandrel cover and remove cover 4 Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur face 5 Disconnect R H suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring 6 Carefully roll belt over the top of R H mandrel pulley 7 Remove belt from electric clutch pulley 8 Remove belt from idler pulleys 9 Check primary idler arm and two idle...

Page 22: ...s and entire upper deck surface 10 Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely L H Mandrel Secondary Idler Arm Idler Pulley 11 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE SECONDARY DRIVE BELT 12 Install new belt in lower groove of R H mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandrel pulley as shown 13 Carefully roll b...

Page 23: ...rake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 3 4 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 3 4 Retighten jam nut against nut A 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 ...

Page 24: ...ire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Retainin Ring Axle Cover Washers TO START ENGINEWlTH AWEAK BAT TERY _WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries...

Page 25: ...l 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector ...

Page 26: ...d the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 2 With engine off turn idle fuel adjust ing needle in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counter clockwise 1 turn FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion cont...

Page 27: ... 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 car...

Page 28: ...oose 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments sectio...

Page 29: ...place muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 13 Check all wiring 14 Carburetor out of 14 See To Adjust Carburetor adjustment in Service and Adjustments section 15 Engine valves out of 15 Contact a Sears or other adjustment qualified service center Excessive 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade vibration Tighten blade bolt 2 Bent blade mandrel 2 Contact a Sears or other Engine continues 1 to run ...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ...H ON C F B E A D POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF VI G A1 NONE SHOULD BE REPLACED TO ON LIGHT c B A1 L A2 PROPERLY SECURE YOUR ON B A1 NONE WIRING START 3 S A1 NONE 02390 WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY A REGU_TOR _ 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED HEADLIGHTS GFC NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS RELAY D A 31 ...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276012 22 21_ I I I I I I i_ _J F I I I 1 i t I I I 3_42 I 25 i II I x I 26 32 ...

Page 33: ...terlock Push In 21 175688 Harness Socket Light W 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 25 185456 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 188032 Harness Ign 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 79 175242 Bulbholder Asm Incan descent...

Page 34: ...CTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276012 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 138 Y 21 chassis stealth 38 vgt 161 158 37 20 19 86 17 16 56 91 17 67 85 14 148 153 130 171 63 17 156 139 32 172 45 17 63 60 122 150 _ 122 142 _130 5O 34 ...

Page 35: ...9 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 161 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 162 45 176018 Bracket Chassis 165 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 172 56 176016 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Lh 58 183569 Bracket Fender 60 17000616 ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 19131614 17490608 156973 17490508 177679 144911 74780716 STD551143 180374 17580520 161464 191611 74780716 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 1 2 Guide Belt Gear Driv...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276012 GROUND DRIVE 39_ 42 40 41 24 69 52 65 48 57 157 155 62 54 15 47 4 23 drive 9 vgt 62 36 ...

Page 37: ...Belt 17 126909X Spring 57 141756 Bracket Shift Rod Hi Lo 18 137104 Lever Brake 59 122253X Shift Rod Hi Lo 19 136926 Cam Brake Disc 60 122268X Spring Clip Connecting Link 21 23260412 Screw Flat Head 1 4 28 x 314 61 184787 Pulley Transaxle 22 633A109 Gearshift Lever Assembly 62 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 23 106932X Knob 63 74780720 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 1 4 24 136925 Support Puck Brake 64 154752 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276012 STEERING ASSEMBLY 34 33 41 32 6 23 22 13 31 29 28 36 15 13 13 i i i I I I I ill I 8 5 J 18 steering 16 vgt 52 38 ...

Page 39: ... Harden Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Shaft Asm Steering Draglink Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Cap Wheel Steering Bearing Col Strg Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 ...

Page 40: ... HWHD Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 Control Choke Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Clamp Hose Screw TT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 unc Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 unc KEY NO 41 42 47 62 69 70 71 74 79 8O 81 82 83 84 85 86 PART NO DESCRIPTION 126197X Washer 1 1 20D x 15 32 ID x 250 100400700 Washer Lock 7 16 175288 Bushing 146629 Shield Heat Muffler Gasket See Engine Breakdown 175545 Tube Exhaust LH 175546 Tube ...

Page 41: ...d Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 uric Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 18 uncx 3 4 w Sems Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 121249 Spacer Split 16 123740 Spring Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 18 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 19 166369 Knob Seat 20 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 37 STD541431 Nut Cr...

Page 42: ...ine 18 177914 Decal Engine 19 138047 Decal Battery 20 177918 Decal Engine 21 177916 Decal Engine RH 22 177917 Decal Engine LH 23 106202X Reflector Taillight 179768X428 Pad Footrest LH 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH 191891 Manual Owner s English 191892 Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 3 7 4 10 whee a_t vg 5 9 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X624 Rim Assem...

Page 43: ...2410 Grip Handle Fluted 43 123934X Button Plunger 70 145212 Spring 0 62 OD x 2 125 72 110452X Link Lift 73 73350600 Retainer Spring 74 175802 Retainer Spring 75 175805 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 uric 76 175560 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 uric 77 176205 Trunnion Infin Height 78 175689 Nut Special 79 175378 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Spring Compression Inf Hgt Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adj Lift DESCRIPTION Knob In...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276012 MOWER DECK 46 21 46 21 116 184 19 24 29 26 mower_deck 48_standard_1 vgt 18 44 ...

Page 45: ...all Mandrel Stripper Mandrel Deck Bolt RDHD Sq Neck 3 8 16 x 1 25 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 Bolt Hex Hd Shoulder 5 16 18 Baffle Vortex Mower Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc Cap Sleeve Spring Torsion Nut Push Deflector Shield Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Rod Hinge Screw Thdroll Washer Spacer Pulley Mandrel Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Pulley Idler 48 Primary Pulley Idler Driven Spacer Retainer Arm Idler Se...

Page 46: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276012 8O 73 7 r 41 25 24 4G ...

Page 47: ...136984 Gearcase Reverse Idler Shaft 84 5384J and Bearings R H Includes 85 2978J Key No s 17 18 25 33 50 63 86 633A85 77 and 82 87 8739H1 Dowel Pin 88 4924H Needle Bearing 89 19151516 Thrust Bearing Race 90 110542X 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 91 19181511 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 92 75J Thrust Bearing Race Gate Lower Shift 93 6274H Gearcase and Bearings LH 94 76020412 Includes Key umbers 18 25 49 96 1...

Page 48: ...R 917 276012 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 YLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I j6 3 I 3O 5 28 CRANKCASE 2 4 022 20 O 19 _z18 1 5j 10 9 _ 1 5 4 4 23 _ _ 25 27 _L 6 X_ 7 f I 7 4 14 15 I_ 117 13 1 3 t3 _ 48 ...

Page 49: ...ead assembly 1 cylinder Kit valve cover breather 21 Includes 16 17 29 22 Grommet rubber 23 Kit breather separator 24 Includes 29 31 34 25 Screw hex flange 26 M5x0 8x16 2 27 Strap breather Bracket breather separator Spacer Hose breather 24 032 01 S 24 294 13 S 24 380 13 S 24 067 13 S 24 067 14 S 24 874 08 S 24 874 16 S 24 874 20 S 24 874 21 S 24 108 05 S 24 108 06 S 24 108 07 S 24 018 01 S 12 422 0...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276012 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I _23 _ 5 20_ 19 _3 17 1 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESJ 6 7 3 AIR INTAKE J 7 10_ 18 20 50 ...

Page 51: ...16 S Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx16 4 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx16 3 5 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx20 4 6 M 645016 S Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 6 7 24 146 16 S Plate backing 2 side 8 24 146 20 S Plate backing 1 side 9 24 063 39 S Baffle cylinder barrel 2 side 10 24 063 58 S Baffle cylinder barrel 1 side 11 M 545010 S Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx10 2 12 24 063 14 S 13 24 063 60 S NOT ILLUST...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276012 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 STARTING SYSTEM I 7 ENGINE CONTROLS J 25 26 OIL PAN LUBRICATION J 10 f_ 11__ _2 17 O 16 1 52 ...

Page 53: ...5 24 112 27 S Spacer 16 24 090 47 S Lever throttle actuator 17 24 468 20 S Washer plain 18 M 446030 S Nut hex M4x0 7 19 24 090 13 S Lever throttle control 20 24 468 01 S Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 21 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 22 24 090 05 S Lever choke 23 41 468 03 S Washer spring 1 4 24 M 403025 S Screw hex cap M4x0 7x25 25 24 079 22 S Linkage choke 26 24 089 55 S Spring throttle limiter 2...

Page 54: ...ludes 2 3 2 24 041 52 S Gasket carburetor 3 24 041 14 S Gasket air cleaner base 4 M 629095 S Stud M6x1 0x95 2 5 M 641060 S Nut hex flange M6x1 0 2 6 25 353 03 S Line fuel 14 7 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 6 8 24 086 12 S Screw hex cap M6x1 7x18 2 9 24 393 16 S Pump fuel pulse 10 24 100 01 S Nut plastic 2 11 24 353 03 S Line fuel 10 5 8 12 15 353 04 S Line fuel 11 1 2 13 24 050 10 S Filter fuel 14 47 154...

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 t Fotd this page atong dotted line indicated above 2 Hotd page before you so that its left edge is vertically paratlel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the a...

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