Craftsman 917.276120, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...my buimt engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manuak Read and follow aH Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about th_ product Ca 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...cause 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 engi...

Page 3: ...own 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 S...

Page 4: ...onsible 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 e...

Page 5: ...enterthe area Beforeand when backing look behind and downfor small children Mowup and downslopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If t...

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 PROTECTmON 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 from...

Page 7: ...rings double loop r 0 0 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Locknut 3 8 16 I 4 Wheels Ir 4 Clevis Pins 4 Shoulder Bolt Mower Leveling Wrench t IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 4 Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 3 4 4 Lockwasher Nose Roller 2 Hex Bolts Spring 5 16 18 x 1 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys Mower 2 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Flanged Pins ...

Page 8: ...e steering shaft 4 Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter 6 Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with Iocknut and large flat washer previously removed Tighten securely 7 Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel 8 Remove protective mater...

Page 9: ... tractor forward off skid TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARN NG 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 and objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed ...

Page 10: ...be aligned so when the front suspension plate is lowered it should slide between the mower brackets 4 Lower attachment lift lever to lowest position 5 Cut plastic tie and lower front suspen sion plate 6 ATTACH FRONT PLATE From left side of mower position front plate as sembly between front mower brackets align holes position flanged pin notch vertically and insert the pin all the way The notch is ...

Page 11: ...sembly instructions have been completed Deflector Shield 11 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 fiated at the factory v Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to sideifront to rear for best cu...

Page 12: ...D SLOW IGNITION PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION _ llll ll DANGER indicatesa 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...

Page 13: ... headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEmGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with ...

Page 14: ...ne to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use 14 Never use choke to stop engine mMPORTANT 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 cau...

Page 15: ...ght of the mowerdeck Retainer Spring 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 me...

Page 16: ... change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOUNE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quan tities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fres...

Page 17: ...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 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 be used during the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may req...

Page 18: ... 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 f r G_ J J 00272 If grass is ext...

Page 19: ...oes 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 man...

Page 20: ...on to al low access to blades 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 mMPORTANT 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 tor...

Page 21: ...elts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature 21 SAEV SOOS T GRAOES 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 s o 2 o 1_ 8 o _o 3o 4 o TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil viscchar_4 e Change the ...

Page 22: ...cooling fins and other exter nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cool ing 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 f...

Page 23: ...ire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER 1 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position 3 Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket _i CAUTmON Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and re lease slowly 4 Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley 5 DISCONNEC...

Page 24: ...nce A on both sides of mower should be the same If adjustment is necessary make adjust ment on one side of mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3 16 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge...

Page 25: ...move screws from R H and LH mandrel covers and remove covers 5 Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface 6 Remove belt from electric clutch pulley both mandrel pulleys and all idler pulleys MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 1 Install belt around both mandrel pulleys and around idler pulleys as shown 2 Install belt onto electric clutch p...

Page 26: ...nd engage parking brake 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission dis engaged position Pull freewheel con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BR...

Page 27: ...ad Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY _I_WARNmNG Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets 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 Di...

Page 28: ...sening cable If adjust ment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast position 2 Check that speed control lever is against stop screw If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw Tighten clamp screw securely 0167_ Stop Screw Clamp Screw Choke Control Cable TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control ha...

Page 29: ...ft motion control lever in neutral N position NOTE The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted 2 Idle speed setting With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1750 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is at tained 3 Idle fuel needle setting With throttle control lever in slow position turn idle fuel...

Page 30: ... 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 31: ...oose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Fill fueltank 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 section...

Page 32: ... screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade i2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Faulty operator safety presence control system i2 3 i4 i5 Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent h...

Page 33: ...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 CORRECTmON 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 slowe...

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Page 35: ...TOR BROWN HEADLIGHTS I PTO SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C G B H ON S F B E A D WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING GFC IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE H B OFF _I G A1 NONE ON LIGHT_ B A1 L A2 D A ON B A1 NONE REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE PTO SWITCH START 3 S A1 NONE 02741 CONNECTIONS CONNECT...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917 276120 ELECTRmCAL I F 22 I i T i i _ _27 28f _ _58_57 36 ...

Page 37: ...nterlock 21 175688 Harness Asm Light 22 4152J Bulb Light 25 185456 Cable 4 Ga 31 Red CV25 w 16 W 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 uric 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Hunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 188033 Harness Ign 42 154336 Cover TerminaI 45 177500 Ammeter 46 177501 Meter Hour 50 174652 Switch PTO 79 175242 Socket Asm Bulb 91 184932 Tachometer Roun...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917 276120 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 21 2 58 161 28 17 19 158 37 16 36 47 169 86 99 122 150 153 130 130 122 8 17 45 chassis stealth 48 38 ...

Page 39: ... 32 161327 Bracket Pivot Chassis Lh 158 17670608 33 161326 Bracket Pivot Chassis Rh 161 34 177018 Plate Asm Engine 162 35 19111116 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga 165 36 17060512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 166 37 178510X615 Fender Pnt 167 39 175278 Bracket Axle Front 169 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 172 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 45 187270 Bracket Asm Susp Chas Screw ThdroI 3 8 16 x 1 2 Bracket Ch...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276120 GROUND DRmVE 117_ 128 50 127 120 153_ 77 65 122 117_ 9 69 33 drive 6 vgt 143 36 4O ...

Page 41: ...6 14 x 1 1 2 142 175469 61 143995 Pulley Transaxle 143 17060512 64 176601 Shaft Clutch Brake PedaI 145 163168 65 179613 Bolt Shoulder 146 140462 68 STD571812 Pin RolI 147 141322 69 123800X Washer 1 1 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 151 74760514 70 179121X428 Console Automatic YT GT 152 178705 73 74490548 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 x 3 Gr 5 153 4497H 74 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 77 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7 ...

Page 42: ...STEERmNG TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276120 34 33 32 6 42 23 22 13 31 29 28 36 J 18 _ steering 13 vgt 52 42 ...

Page 43: ...6 Ga Ring Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Bearing Axte Front Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 uric Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hid Spr 3 8 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Shaft Asm Steering Dragl nk Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Insert Wheel Steering Bearing Col Strg Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Bearing Flange Bushing Nyliner Sn...

Page 44: ...rol Throttle Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex Control Choke Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Clip Pushdn Clamp Hose ScrewTT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 unc KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 40 17490664 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 41 126197X Washer 1 1 20D x 15 32 ID x 250 42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 47 175288 Bushing 62 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 69 24 041 49 Gasket KohIer CV18 CV26 70 175545 Tube Exhaust ...

Page 45: ... Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split Spring Cprsn KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 17 123976X 20 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 177946 25 177947 26 19111012 28 10010500 33 74780512 35 178426 37 73800500 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc Track Slide Seat LH Locking Track SIide Seat RH Free Washe...

Page 46: ...ttery 20 182796 Decal Lower Dash 21 177914 Decal Engine KoH 22 177916 Decal Engine RH 23 106202X Reflector Taillight 24 178482 Decal Deck Hvy Duty 25 177917 Decal Engine LH _ 166960 Decal Bypass Control Drawbar _ 179768X428 Pad Footrest LH _ 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH _ 191134 Owner s Manual English _ 191135 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS ANDTmRES 4 10 5 9 8 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap V...

Page 47: ...07X Nut Special 31 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 32 137150 Spring Compression Inf Hgt 33 STD560907 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 34 137167 Rod Adj Lift 35 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 unc _iftrh 16 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 38 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 39 123935X Plug Hole 40 17060516 Screw Hex Wsh 5 16 18 x 1 41 175994 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 42 19112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 43 123934X Scal...

Page 48: ...MOWERDECK 46 57 5 116 117 119 56 47 46 34__ 39 51 33 17 35 38 5 59 17 29 25 26 27 mower deck 54 1 48 ...

Page 49: ...7278 Arm IdIer 46 137729 Screw ThdrolL 1 4 20 x 5 8 47 191273 V Belt Mower 49 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 uric 50 72110616 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 2 51 72110610 Bolt 52 188460 Pulley Idler Clutching 56 155986 Bar Pnt Adj 57 156941 Pin Head Rivet 58 187342 Baffle Right 59 187344 Baffle Left 60 187607 Baffle Center 90 74760516 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 91 180535 Bracket Asm N Roller RH 94 176066 Roller Nose 48 9...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276120 TRANSA LE MODEL NUMBER 311 3500 111 5 I 56 146 _55 50_ _ 51 79 SEALANT 97 _ 20W50 O L 203 K r SEAL 141 5O ...

Page 51: ...78335 46 184702 Spring neutral 310 3000 144 169545 48 178320 Puck adjusting 310 3000 145 169546 50 178343 Screw hex head washer cap screw IZT 146 169547 1 4 20 x 3 4 151 170417 51 169530 Lower cover 152 178336 52 169531 Geroter assembly 153 170434 53 144581 O ring 155 178337 54 161139 Charge pump housing 55 178321 Kit filter Gasket 10 X 16 X 4 24 Filter 56 169533 Charge manifold 310 3000 157 16954...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276120 KOHLER ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER CV740 TYPE NUMBER 0024 CYUNDER HEAD_ VALVE AND BREATHER_ 28 r_ I _u 27 CRANKCASEJ 2O C 19 _ j18 16 _ 17 18 j 10 1 i ii _ Y _ Ill _ 8 52 ...

Page 53: ...spring 4 18 12 153 0 S 24 089 02 S Spring valve 4 18 24 126 9 S 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 4 17 12 123 04 S 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 4 18 M 548016 S 24 318 69 S Kit 1 cylinder head 19 12 153 02 S 24 755 142 S Kit valve cover breather Includes 20 24 038 04 S 16 17 28 21 24 758 48 S 25 313 03 S Grommet rubber 22 28 153 02 S 24 755 87 S Kit breather separator 23 24 018 09 S includes 28 30 33 24 M 9...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 947 276120 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV740_ TYPE NUMBER 0024 iGNITION ELECTRICALJ BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I AiR iNTAKE r 14 B 17 i 2O 54 ...

Page 55: ...cal grass screen Tie wire 3 DESCRIPTmON 54 755 01 S 20 341 01 S 24q 53 20 S 24 096 67 S 12q00 01 S 24_096 01 S 231032 S 24_083 05 S 24 083 03 S 24_109 09 S 24 041 13 S 24_094 34 S 24 041 14 S 24_164 51 S 24 041 52 S 24 53 27 S M 661040 S Kit knob with seal Includes 2 3 Knob cover O Ring Cover air cleaner Wing Nut Cover inner air cleaner Seal breather Precleaner element Element air cleaner Cup fuel...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917 276120 KOHLER ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER CV740 TYPE NUMBER 0024 5 6 ENGINE CONTROLS 27 22 25 OraL PAN 1 LUBRICATmON 19 3_ O 56 ...

Page 57: ...ew hex flange M5xO 8x16 Nut hex lock M5xO 8 Spring choke return Bracket control Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 4 Clamp cable 2 Screw thread forming 2 Spacer control assembly Lever throttle actuator Washer plain Nut hex M4xO 7 Screw hex flange M5xO 8x20 Lever throttle control Washer plain 5 5 mm Lever choke Washer spring 1 4 Screw hex cap M4xO 7x25 Linkage choke Spring governor Spring governor OIL PAN ...

Page 58: ... 24 041 52 S Gasket carburetor 3 24 041 14 S Gasket air cleaner base 4 M 629095 S Stud IV 6x1 0x95 2 5 M 641060 S Nut hex flange M6xl 0 2 6 25 353 03 S Line fuel 13 1 2 7 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 6 8 47 154 01 S Clip cable 9 24 086 12 S Screw hex cap M6xl 7x18 2 10 24 393 16 S Pump fuel pulse 11 24 100 01 S Nut plastic 2 12 24 353 03 S Line fue 10 5 8 13 15 353 04 S Line fue 11 1 2 14 24 050 10 S Fi...

Page 59: ...es 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 along 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 hi slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle ...

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