Craftsman 917.275520 Owner'S Manual Download

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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: ...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: ...ar 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 gravel surfaces D...

Page 4: ... a respon sible adultotherthan the operator Bealert and turn machineoff if a child entersthe area Beforeandwhile backing look behind and downfor small children Nevercarry children evenwith the bladesshut off Theymayfall off and be seriouslyinjuredor interferewith safemachineoperation Childrenwho havebeen givenrides inthe past may suddenlyappearinthe mowingarea for anotherride and be run overor bac...

Page 5: ...nd 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 Never ...

Page 6: ...e 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 requir...

Page 7: ...ering 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 ...

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: ...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 of othe...

Page 10: ...ps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check...

Page 11: ...hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage 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 which ...

Page 12: ...nts mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine 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 Use...

Page 13: ... speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast posi tion before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when 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...

Page 14: ...olt 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 terrain or hills 1 Selec...

Page 15: ... than two 2 MPH To re engage transmission reverse above procedure 15 Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom mended by an...

Page 16: ...choke control in wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start pull the choke con trol out and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above 8 When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The attachments ...

Page 17: ...ready 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 distr...

Page 18: ...nstructed 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 clean ai...

Page 19: ...p erate unless the operator is in the seat ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ig nition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch is 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 an...

Page 20: ...should be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not 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 pres sure 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...

Page 21: ...eason Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Remove cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 2 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 3 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth 4 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace pre ...

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: ...ing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by 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 tractor Small Retainer Spring Clutch Spring Small Retainer Clutch S IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the...

Page 24: ...ing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of trac tor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adj...

Page 25: ...ion by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position 5 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 gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center 25 With parking brake Engaged _N ut A Operating _ dam Nut TO REPLACE M...

Page 26: ...fter 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 CAM BER The front wheel toe in and camber a...

Page 27: ...g 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 Connect BLACK groun...

Page 28: ...re 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 clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Replace air cleaner cover asse...

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: ...rash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen fins 1...

Page 32: ...pped 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 th...

Page 33: ...ONNECTED FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID r _ _ Z I RED LIGHTING SYSTEM OL_T_ __ _ _j _1 _ 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM DIODE I ALTERNATOR I i L I F CY O o A G_ LIGHT SWITCH IKI_ 3600 RPM UGHTSOFF NOTE HEADLIGHTS YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE _ 0 BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS BECAUSE OF THIS T...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275520 24 41 I I 26 I I 52 93 29 34 ...

Page 35: ...400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 192749 Switch Seat 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 192540 Sc...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275520 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 212_ 208 30 _159 I I 31 26 207 25 26 5 209 58 208 28 39 278 209 13 33 10 38 37 209 145 34 26 chassis Laser It stlt 48 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...est 31 136619 Bracket Fender Support 33 179716X613 Footrest LH 34 179717X613 Footrest RH 35 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 184462 Air Duct 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 169473X428 Cupholder 206 170165 Bolt S...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275520 GROUND DRIVE 166 47 _ 62 120 _ 36 32 52 30 36 35 53 29 252 252 25 v 19 22 55 i 4 74 75 78 76 drive hydro stlt 72 38 ...

Page 39: ... Gr 5 169 165580 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 318 16 unc 197 169613 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 uric 198 169593 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 72110614 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 212 145212 56 17060620 Screw 3t8 16 x 1 1 4 245 178122 57 178138 V Belt 246 178121 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 247 181463 61 17120614 Screw 318 16 x 875 251 17060516 62 8883R Cover Pedal 252 19131616 63 175410 Pull...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275520 STEERING ASSEMBLY 97 39 _ j _ 1 t _ 42 i J 91 43 _ 88 46 8_ 47 67 67 67 j J 3 82 _ 1 is 40 steering pl lt 58 28 3O 8 4O ...

Page 41: ...STD561210 Pin Cotter 32 192757 Rod Tie 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 186781 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19113812 Washer 11 32 ID x 2 3t80D x 12 Ga 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 318 24 41 186737 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25t32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 190752 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle ...

Page 42: ...er Exhaust Tube RH Exhaust Tube LH Bolt 5 6 18 unc x 3 4 Shield Browning Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield BrntDbr Guard Control Choke Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 32 140527 Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46...

Page 43: ...Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 unc Spring 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 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 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 2A Nut Hex Lock w Ins 5 16 18 Washer 17...

Page 44: ...lt Schematic Decal Engine Decal Mower Hvy Duty 12 Ga Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Decal Disconnect 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 Cap Value T...

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 uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Li...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275520 MOWER DECK 158 34 67 68 0 146 113 111 21 _116 119 118 _ 5 6 19 _ 21 42 deck man t path 3 21 23 24 25 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...17720408 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 159 72140614 26 110452X Nut Push 184 19131410 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 185 188234 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 130794 29 131491 Rod Hinge 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 31 187690 Washer Spacer 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 171491 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 36 131494 Pulley idler Flat 40 7390...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275520 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 42A 191 3 190 _ 203 208 _ 105 FI 28 II 185 U 200 25 22 I 184 182 _ 100 _ _ _ 1_2 _ lo2lol 48 ...

Page 49: ...99 Sleeve Ass y Incl 157 29 780065 Washer 627 ID 091W 114 786200 Sleeve Ass y Incl 87 31 780189 Washer 563 ID 062W 115 786198 Sleeve Assembly Incl 87 36 790071 Brake Disk 127 784384 Shift Lever Ass y Incl 109 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicon 38 799021 Brake Pad 157 788102 Oil Seal 9 16 1D 40 792204 Roll Pin 25 180 730229 BOil Spec 80W90 41 790102 Brake Lever 182 7881...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275520 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 445577 TYPE NUMBER 0485 E1 5O ...

Page 51: ...5577 TYPE NUMBER 0485 E1 35_ 36 1029 1022 1100 _ 798 _ 33y 211 209_ 635_ 118AI 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KI1 51 1370 14211128 276 O 104 _ 1123 1124_ 105_ 633 987_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SE r 51 _ 137 o72_ 15o_ 27 987_ 11230 1124_ 633 616U 552 552A6 742 404 552A 8 691 914 51 ...

Page 52: ...BER 445577 TYPE NUMBER 0485 E1 I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE_ 74_ 100_ 332_ 75_ 7261 695 165_ 3o3 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 200 883 524_ 1789 1119_ __ __ 573 __ 405 11330 REPAIR MANUAL I 334_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868_ 883_ 163 1022_ 3091 783 513_ 803 II 311_71_ 797 697_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...20 Oversize 219 698231 Gear Governor 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 220 690412 Washer Governor Gear 28 690229 Pin Piston Standard 222 698761 Bracket Control 29 699699 Rod Connecting Standard 227 691048 Lever Governor Control 32 690976 Screw Connecting Rod 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 33 499596 Valve Exhaust 240 691035 Filter Fuel 34 697464 Valve Intake 250 690957 Retainer Breather 35 690963 Spring Valv...

Page 54: ...4 690988 695 693149 Screw Ring Gear 1126 690991 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1127 690992 703 691010 Clip 1128 690990 718 690959 Pin Locating 1329 726 499612 Gear Ring 741 690980 Gear Timing 742 690328 Retainer E Ring 750 696999 Screw Oil Pump Cover 783 693058 Gear Pinion 1330 788 691039 Bracket Fuel Pump 1342 789 698330 Harness Wiring 797 691029 Nut Brush Retainer 797A 693167 Nut Brush Retainer O 79...

Page 55: ...pes 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 atong dotted Jine indicated above 2 Hotd page before you so that its left edge is vertically paratle_ to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill sJope you want to measure 4 Compare the ang...

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