Craftsman 917.276340, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ously 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 th_ 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: ...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: ...s 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 when ...

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: ...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: ...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 repair...

Page 7: ...ller Nose Roller _i _ _ Retainer Spring _ii_ 21L__cknuts _ 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Clevis Pins Nose Roller _ Bracke_ 2 Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 Mower 4 Shoulder Bolt Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob 2 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Flanged Pins 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1 Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering shaft 2 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 3 Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft 4 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter 5 Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with Iocknut and large flat washer p...

Page 9: ...F 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 other people and objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed 2 Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank w...

Page 10: ...ent 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 in line with the hole in pin 7 Secure pin with double loop retainer spring between the plate and mower bracket If n...

Page 11: ...d tight ened securely v All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory Deflector Shield 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 wiring S...

Page 12: ...erty damage SLOW IGNITION SWITCH PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY t FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION 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 indicates a hazard w...

Page 13: ... raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stoppin...

Page 14: ...ever 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 _LCAUTION Always stop tractor...

Page 15: ...prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip ment on rough rolling terrain or hills 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Lower mower with attachment lift con trol 3 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 equipp...

Page 16: ...eavy 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 Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and ...

Page 17: ...r a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below 7 When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to push the choke c...

Page 18: ...tractor moves approxi mately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is ...

Page 19: ... 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 tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section o...

Page 20: ...th 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 reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be ...

Page 21: ...ns 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 21 axle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest Sears or other qualified service center V BE...

Page 22: ...Cover Cartridge Foam 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 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure pr...

Page 23: ... 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 CAUTION 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 DISCONNECT R...

Page 24: ...are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of blade loosen nut C on both front links an equal number of turns NOTE Each full turn of nut C will change distance B by approximately 3 16 When distance B is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut D against trunnion on both front links To raise front of blade loosen nut D fro...

Page 25: ...age slowly 5 Raise attachment lift lever to highest position Belt Routing L H Mandrel Belt Tension Rod Disengaged Position _ Locking Bracket Electric Clutch Pulley R H Mandrel Cover R H Mandrel Idler Pulleys TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service The clutch has a built in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear w...

Page 26: ... pulley and lastly into all the idler pulleys 2 Check to be sure belt is positioned cor rectly and is on proper side of all belt keepers 3 Engage the drive belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring 4 Reinstall mower Retainer Spring Drive Belt Tension Handle Engine Pulley Transaxle Pulley L_ Belt Keeper Flat Idler Belt Keeper x V Idler Keeper Keeper Clutching Clutching Idler Flat Idler TO...

Page 27: ...ng 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 Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 4 Instal...

Page 28: ...NTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Loosen knob and remove cover as sembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing...

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: ... much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 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 Adjustments sectio...

Page 31: ... 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 service center 5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Ex...

Page 32: ...ternator 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 throttle control i...

Page 33: ...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 2_VOLTSAC _ 3_00RPM REGULATOR O_SCONNECTED BLACK HEADLIGHTS 02833 WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNEC...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276340 i 26 34 29 33 I 193391ROS t t t I 34 ...

Page 35: ...149 Cable 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Plunger 30 193350 Switch Ign 34 110712X Switch Light Reset 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 193391 Harness Ign 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Soleniod 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Hourmeter Adaptor 79 175242 Bulbholder Asm Incandescent SV 92...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276340 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 21 2 161 158 37 58 28 14 i 144 17 174 99 174 86 153 150 _ 122 8 13o 130 17 156 _156 45 _ 17 17 chassis stealth II 7 36 ...

Page 37: ...et Axle Front 170 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 172 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 173 45 187270 Bracket Asm Susp Chas 174 47 17490608 ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 58 183569 Bracket Asm Fender 68 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5t16 18 x 1 2 188164 Upstop 54 Deck 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 unc x 1 180374 Rail Frame Lh 177143 Rod By Pass 192512 Screw Hex Wshd 10 32 x 5 8 19...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276340 GROUND DRIVE 117_ 128 50 127 120 153_ 77 122 117_ 9 69 33 drive lO vgt 36 120 112 38 ...

Page 39: ...69 58 74760724 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 1 2 143 17000512 61 143995 Pulley Transaxle 145 163168 64 176601 Shaft Clutch Brake Pedal 146 140462 65 179613 Bolt Shoulder 147 141322 68 STD571812 Pin Roll 151 74760514 69 123800X Washer 152 178705 70 192390X428 Console AutomaticYT GT 153 4997H 73 74490548 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 x 3 Gr 5 74 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 77 74780716 Bolt Hex 7 16 14 x ...

Page 40: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276340 26 J _ 51 20 34 33 32 6 42 23 22 13 31 29 28 36 I _ 1 1313 i I I I I Ill I J 18 _ steering 21 vgt 52 4O ...

Page 41: ...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 HIcl Spr 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asm Steering Draglink Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Insert Cap Steering Wheel Bearing Col Strg Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Bearing Flange B...

Page 42: ...ect Clutch 69 165391 Tank Fuel Rear 5 0 Yt Gt 70 176069 Cap Asm 71 176070 Control Throttle 79 183906 Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex 81 188800 Control Choke 82 188799 Bushing 83 171877 Stern Tank Fuel 84 17060624 Fuel Line 85 179953 Spark Arrester Kit Clip Push In Hinged Clamp Hose ScrewTT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 unc DESCRIPTION 17490664 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 unc 126197X Washer 1 1 20D x 15 32 ID x 250 STD551...

Page 43: ...17 Clip Push In Hinged 18 Nut 3 8 16 Unc 19 Spring Seat Cprsn 20 Bolt 5 16 18Unc x 3 4 w Sems 21 Pan Seat 37 Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 PART NO DESCRIPTION 121249X Spacer Split 123740X Spring Cprsn 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 166369 Knob Seat 124238X Cap Spring Seat 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 73800500 Nut Lock Hx...

Page 44: ...l Deck Heavy Duty DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Schem Decal Hood Side Phi Decal Chassis Decal Insert Strg Decal Battery Decal Deck Caution Decal Engine Logo Reflector Taillight Pad Footrest LH Decal Drawbar Bypass Pad Footrest RH Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 2 3 7 4 10 5 9 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X624 Rim Asm Front 4...

Page 45: ... Handle Fluted 43 123934X Plunger Button 70 145212 Spring 72 110452X Link Lift 73 73350600 Retainer Spring 74 187277 Retainer Spring 75 175805 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc 76 175560 Nut Lock 1 2 13 unc 77 176205 Trunnion Infin Height 78 175689 Nut Special 79 187276 Washer 13 32 x 518 x 16 Ga 85 189013 Spring Compression Inf Hgt 86 188528 Pin Cotter 3132 x 1 2 Rod Adj Lift Knob Inf 3 8 16 unc Pointer Hei...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276340 MOWER DECK 90 182 46 46 94 180 I 183 57 5 116 117 119 56 43 i 98J l l 5033 i 25 26 27 mower deck 54 2 46 ...

Page 47: ...sher 13 32 27 187257X428 Deflector Shield 98 187282 Spring Clutch Drive 29 131491 Rod Hinge 113 72110508 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5 16 18 x 3 4 30 173984 Screw Thdroll Washer Head 114 187556 Rod Tension Relief 31 187690 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 116 193406 Bolt Shoulder 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 117 174873 Gauge Wheel 33 178342 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 118 73930600 Nut Centerlock 318 16 unc 34 73680600 Nu...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276340 TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 331 3000 II1 55_ 110_ _ 137_ i 106 55 62 121_ 79 SEALANt 97 20W50 O L 205 KIT SEAL 48 ...

Page 49: ...78336 43 142965 Pin I53 170434 44 150797 Bolt 3 8 24 x 2 I 2 I55 178337 46 184702 Spring neutral 310 3000 48 178320 Puck adjusting 310 3000 50 178343 Screw hex head washer cap screw IZT 1 4 20 x 3 4 5t 169530 Lower cover I57 169548 52 169531 Geroter assembly I69 184701 53 144581 O ring 203 178338 54 161139 Charge pump housing 55 178321 Kit filter Gasket 10 X 16 X 4 24 Filter 56 169533 Charge manif...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276340 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446977 TYPE NUMBER 0471 E1 216 267_19_ 188 265 267 11 of _467_ 4451_ NN_ 305 50 ...

Page 51: ... NUMBER 917 276340 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446977 TYPE NUMBER 0471 E1 35_ 36 1029 1022 11oo_ 798 _ 914_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 _ 1370 _ _ 276_ 672 _ __ _ 150_ 987 1124 _ 633 552 552A_ 742 404 o 552A 691 51 ...

Page 52: ...9 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 74_ 1070 I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 789A 1019 LABEL KIT lOS_ _ I lO58 OWNER S MANUALI 405 7261 695 _ 1330 REPAIR MANUAL J 165 _ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET O 7_ 868 334_ 363_ 8_5313_ 163 1022_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 3O 9_T_ 51 1 2760 868_ 691 _ 943 _ 842_ 10 524_ 797 697_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...eel 358 89 690283 Plug Oil 363 95 690718 Screw Throttle Valve 383 98 699721 Kit Idle Speed 104 694918 O Pin Float Hinge 105 698537 O Valve Float Needle O 108 699723 Valve Choke 117 699436 Jet Main Left Standard 117A 699437 Jet Main Right Standard 118 699458 Jet Main Right High Altitude 118A 790890 Jet Main Left High Altitude 121 699734 Kit Carburetor Overhaul 791230 Carburetor 690993 Valve Throttl...

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Page 55: ...slopes 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 Hne indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its Jeff edge is vertically parallet to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hilt sIope you want to measure 4 Compare the a...

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