Craftsman 917.275972 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...y 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 ab _ut th_ protd_ct 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: ...rsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut notlimitedto damage causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operator negligence includingbut not limitedto elec trical and mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amountof engineoil failureto...

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: ... if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 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 stoppi...

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: ...t 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob 2 Flanged _ Pins 1 Front Plate Assembly 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Centerlock Nuts Mower Gauge Wheels 2 Wheels 5 Retainer Springs loop 2 Retainer Springs single loop 2 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga Video Cassette For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...3 Remove mower and packing materials 4 Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM 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 lef...

Page 9: ...Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po sition 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 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...

Page 10: ...Chassis Front Double Loop Bracket Suspension Mower Retainer Arms Bracket Idler Shoulder Gau Bolt Wheel NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin If necessary move mower side to side to give space between plate and mower brackets IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower pulley grooves 9 Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket un...

Page 11: ... 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 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...

Page 12: ...sult 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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicatesa hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might ...

Page 13: ...s 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 RANGE SHIFT L...

Page 14: ... 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 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...

Page 15: ...rator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 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 _l engage attachment clutch control AUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the ...

Page 16: ... using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season ...

Page 17: ...ched 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 that 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...

Page 18: ... 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 spark plug clean or replace air filter and c...

Page 19: ...blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bol...

Page 20: ...en used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequent ly to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you c...

Page 21: ...R Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced on...

Page 22: ...ve belt from electric clutch pulley 9 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the As sembly section of this manual Suspension Arms Chassis Bracket TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS section...

Page 23: ... trunnion on both front links Tighten nut G on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance F is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front links NOTE Each full turn of nut G will change distance F by approximately 3 8 Recheck side to side adjustment Front Plate Trunnion Assembly TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE...

Page 24: ...l pulley 6 Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface L H Mandrel 7 Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely 8 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway bar bracket 9 Install new belt in lower groove of L H mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandrel pulley as shown 10 Roll belt over R H mandrel pull...

Page 25: ...he 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 4 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 m...

Page 26: ...O START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY AqLWARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BAT TERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure ...

Page 27: ...hen replacing hood be sure to re connect the headlight wire connector Headlight Wire ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers ex pense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE C...

Page 28: ...ory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeed ing the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustmen...

Page 29: ... 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 30: ... dead battery 1 Corroded battery terminals 2 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 CORRECTION Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Car...

Page 31: ... mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Raise cutting height reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 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 to...

Page 32: ...lty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds 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 slower speed 3...

Page 33: ...HARGING SYET6M OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM FUEL SHUT OFF 16 AMP PC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DESCONNECTED SOLENOID _ _A L_AJTLO R_ _ R o REGULATOR I IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE ON LIGHTS B A1 L A2 ON B A1 NONE START 3 S A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING PTO SWITC...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275972 ELECTRICAL 24_ 22 rr I I I I I I I I I I I I I 42 I I 12 26 I I I 33 29 I Y s I I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 24 185464 Cable Battery 25 146149 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 lgn 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 188032 Harness lgn 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 79 17...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275972 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 162 17 28 161 158 37 J _ 20 19 chassis stealU1 41 vgt 86 148 F152 138 17 16 130 56 91 85 17 67 63 63 17 45 150 122 84 60 _ 24 _66 36 ...

Page 37: ...w 5 16 18 x 3 4 37 179772X613 Fender 39 Bracket Axle Front 43 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 44 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 45 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Rh 50 Bracket Chassis Front 56 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Lh 58 Bracket Fender 60 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 63 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 66 Screw Thdr 3 8 16 x 1 2 67 Guide Belt Gear Drive 68 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 70 Keeper Belt 84 Stop Over Center Mower 85 Bracket Sup...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275972 GROUND DRIVE 42 38 36 37 6 29 30 51 28 13 27 10_ 69 3 35 34 11 52 65 48 157 155 54 66 4 15 47 drive 9 vgt 62 38 ...

Page 39: ...nger 35 137648 Rod Parking Brake 36 149412 Spring Drive Ground 37 121749X Washer 25 32 x1 1 4 x 16 Ga 38 150035 Nyliner 39 74321016 Screw Fin 10 24 x 1 40 178575 Actuator Interlock Switch 41 73931000 Locknut 10 24 42 8883R Cover Pedal 46 145170 Retainer Spring 47 138228 Clutch Rod 48 72110612 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 50 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 52 139123 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275972 STEERING ASSEMBLY 51 21 f 20 23 34 33 42 22 13 28 36 f 18_ steedng14 vgt J J 40 ...

Page 41: ... Harden Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 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 Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asm Steering Draglink Ball Joint Solid 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 ...

Page 42: ...Engine VGT Elect Clutch 47 175288 Tank Fuel Rear 5 0 62 146629 Cap Asm Fuel 69 165391 Control Throttle 70 176069 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 X 5 8 71 176070 Control Choke 74 162295 Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 79 183906 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 81 148456 Bushing 82 181654 Stem Tank Fuel 83 171877 Fuel Line 84 17060624 Spark Arrester Kit DESCRIPTION Clamp Hose Screw TT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 UNC Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 UNC Wa...

Page 43: ...Fig Gr 5 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 18 19171912 Washer 17 32x1 3 16x12 Ga 6 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 19 166369 Knob Seat 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 20 124238X Cap Spring Seat 8 171877 Bolt 5 16 18Uncx 3 4 w Sems 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 10 180186 Pan Seat 22 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap NOTE All component dimensi...

Page 44: ...Decal Engine 19 138047 Decal Battery 23 106202X Reflector Taillight 179768X428 Pad Footrest LH 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH 188053 Manual Owner s Eng 188054 Manual Owner s Spn WHEELS TIRES 3 7 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X624 Rim Assembly Front 11 106277X624 Rim Assembly Rear 4 8134H Tube Front Service Item Only 10 7154J Tube Rear Service Item On...

Page 45: ...16 Grip Handle Fluted 41 73540600 Button Plunger 42 19112410 Plunger Button 43 123934X Spring 0 62 OD x 2 125 70 145212 Link Lift 72 110452X Retainer Spring 73 73350600 Arm Suspension Vgt 75 175805 Bearing 76 175560 Retainer Spring 78 175689 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 82 169484 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Infin Height Nut Special Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga DESCRIPTION Spring Compression lnf Hg...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275972 MOWER DECK 59 58 48 6 55 45 116 53 48 49 47 48 64 36 2 2 2 22 21 54 6 8_ 99 46 ...

Page 47: ...rel 57 136577 Bar Asm Wheel Gauge 16 174493 Stripper Mower Vented 58 133957 Wheel Gauge 17 106735X Rod Hinge 59 184219 Bolt Shoulder 18 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 60 139031 Pin Clevis 19 105304X Cap Sleeve 61 136573 Bracket Wheel Gauge 20 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 62 178515 Washer Hardened 21 137607 Bracket Deflector 63 72110504 Bolt Carriage 5 16 x 1 2 22 110452X Nut Push 64 19121...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275972 TRANSAXLE 8O 3 2O 5 4 6 J 2 7 74 70 73 72 71 15 r 41 25 24 48 ...

Page 49: ...J Gearcase Reverse Idler Shaft 85 2978J and Bearings R H Includes 86 633A85 Key No s 17 18 25 33 50 87 8739H1 63 77 and 82 88 4924H Dowel Pin 89 19151516 Needle Bearing 90 110542X Thrust Bearing Race 91 19181511 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 92 75J 4th Reduction Gear Spacer Thrust Bearing Race 93 6274H Gate Lower Shift 94 76020412 Gearcase and Bearings L H 96 159783 Includes Key Numbers 18 25 97 633A10...

Page 50: ... 929A_lO__ J 11_ 213 N 268_ 267 216 222 __ 188 265 _ 267 g J 524 _ 865 44_ 447A 252 220 1035 _ 250 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 1019 LABEL KIT J _J 12 _1013 691 20_ 305 24 _ 146 8_ _741 447A _ 50 I 1027 2_ 654 447 53 1 163_ 617 r_ _F_ _ F_ 51A 54 212 _ _ 89 _ 929_ AI40H777 0241 E1 50 ...

Page 51: ...KIT 117 51 137 O SlA _ _ 1126 276 O 104 _ 1123 _ 1124 _ 105 _ 633 987 A 635 628 _ 36_ 7_ 918 _ 616 II 552 O 552A 742 404 552A 8 691 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A_ 1370 r 4 276 O 672_ _ 16o 987_ 1123 _ 1124 _ 633 118 _ 505 _ 35 1022 _ 110 798_ 211 209 914_ I 251 1169 _ 1411 J2311 672_ _ _ I _ II z 108_ I _ I _130 95 1123_ _ 160_ 1127 _ 117_ 276Q 947 I 276_ A240H777 O241 E1 51 ...

Page 52: ...ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 74I_ 334_ 851 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7_ 63 _S lO22 51 868 526 _ __ 501 695 573 405 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 2O 9_ 51A_ 691 943 _ 842 524 163_ 276 868 1022 5orO _ 5_ 3_ I 763 _J I A3_40H777 O241 E1 52 ...

Page 53: ...Valve 333 691060 42 499586 Keeper Valve 334 691061 45 690977 Tappet Valve 337 491055 46 690978 Camshaft 358 694012 48 698178 Short Block 40H777 0241 E2 363 691062 Replacement Engine 383 690966 50 695241 Manifold Intake 385 690960 51 690949 Q Gasket Intake 387 808656 51A 690950 Q I Gasket Intake 404 690442 53 690951 Stud Carburetor RPM Settings 54 695240 Screw Intake Manifold 73 691055 Screen Rotat...

Page 54: ... Plug 1029 690972 Nut Carburetor 1035 691042 Spacer 1036 695704 3 1 Gasket CarburetorPlate 1051 691265 Seal Governor Shaft 1058 274794 Screw Ring Gear 1070 691058 Screw Drive Cap 1090 691293 Clip 1095 694013 Pin Locating 1100 690973 Gear Ring 1119 691183 Clip Wire 1123 Gear Timing Retainer E Ring Screw Oil Pump Cover Gear Pinion Bracket Fuel Pump Harness Wiring Nut Brush Retainer Nut Brush Retaine...

Page 55: ... 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 fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of...

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