Craftsman 917.275032 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...differently from previously built engines Before you start the en I gine read and understand this Owner s Manual CAUTION 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 ROEBUCKAND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears co...

Page 2: ... negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or...

Page 3: ... mower safely enough to protect them selves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and bum Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATI...

Page 4: ... operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or ...

Page 5: ...wire where it cannot contact spark _lug CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor ACAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous 13res can lose tra...

Page 6: ... and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual...

Page 7: ... Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob 2 Flanged Pins 1 Front Plate Assembly Mower 5 Retainer Springs 2 etainer Springs Isingle loop Gauge Wheels 2 Bolt s _ 2 Wheels _ 2 Centerlock Nuts 2 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga Video CasseHe For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...lt o_ Lock Washer Steering _ Large Flat Wheel_teeri_ _ _ie _ _ Adapter Steering _ Sleeve __ _Tebs Extension I Steering Shaft Sleeve IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1 Remove hex bolt lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft 2 Po...

Page 9: ...of controls 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 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 AWARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operatio...

Page 10: ... 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 routing in all mower pulley grooves 9 Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring 10 If equipped turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspensi...

Page 11: ...ly instructions have been completed 3 No remaining loose parts in carton 3 Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps 3 Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely 3 All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory 3 Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be...

Page 12: ...NGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW J OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT r l R N H ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CLUTCH ENGAGED L LOW PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 12 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 13: ...ents mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH 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 LEVER Al...

Page 14: ...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 OFF will cause the battery to be discharged 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 sto...

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 control 3 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control ACAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the ...

Page 16: ...age 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 See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fu...

Page 17: ...for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Use the runner on the right side of the mower as a guide The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This ...

Page 18: ...tor 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 All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you sho...

Page 19: ...E REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex 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 hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt sec...

Page 20: ...ification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature 20 Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil leve...

Page 21: ... Remove nut and cartridge plate 7 Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge 8 Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud Replace if necessary 9 Reassemble air cleaner cartridge plate and nut 10 Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob Cartridge Foam Pre Cleaner Cartridge Rubber Seal Nut Knob ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filt...

Page 22: ...ghest position 8 Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley 9 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor Suspension Arms Chassis Bracket TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in iNSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly ...

Page 23: ...front links an equal number of turns 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 dim F by approximately 3 8 Recheck side to side adjustment Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground Mandrel BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH Nut Nut G Front Plate Trunnion Assembly TO REP...

Page 24: ...embly section of this manual Reassemble mower drive belt See TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual Sway Bar Bracket Idler Pulley TO ADJUST ATFACHMENT 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 which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not st...

Page 25: ...3 Make sure V part of belt engages V idler 4 Place belt around transaxle pulley beginning at top V part of belt should engage transaxle pulley 5 Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper 6 Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keepers 7 Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley 25 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars ...

Page 26: ...em Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO A I rACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CA...

Page 27: ...ot overpower spring When removing attachment always adjust spring tension to its lowest position ustment Bolt TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 To replace reverse above procedure Headlight Wire lector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission c...

Page 28: ... THRO I FLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 2 With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclock wise 1 turn FINAL SEI rlNG 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position NOTE The high idle is set at ...

Page 29: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also expedance indicates that 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 damage the fuel system of and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel ...

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

Page 31: ...ug wire 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 11 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Faulty operator safety presence control system 2 3 4 5 Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel C...

Page 32: ...connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sha...

Page 33: ...TED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING CP_ RGING S_STI_J OUTPUT iS AMP O0 _OORFM RELAY rl PTO SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C G B H ON C F_B E_A D A REGULATO y VOt lr8 AC 3_00_ HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS e NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS GFC DA ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275032 12 26 I 52 16 J 34 ...

Page 35: ... interlock Push In 21 175688 Harness Socket LightW 4152J 25 150775 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 170238 Harness Ign 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop 79 175242 BulbholderAsm Incandescent 81 109748X RelayAsm N...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275032 CHASSISANDENCLOSURES _138 148 130_ 36 _ 37 130 _ 17 4 17 17 36 ...

Page 37: ...61897 35 19111116 Washer 11 32x11 16x 6Ga 144 161900 36 17060512 ScrewS 16 18x 3 4 148 164655 37 167286X558 Fender 150 161237 39 175278 Bracket Axle Front 152 177956 42 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3 8 18x 1 153 179761 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 157 161840 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 158 17670608 45 154913 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Rh 47 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 50 175476 Bracket Cha...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275032 GROUND DRIVE 3o 1 51 28 40 4t 69 6 37 62 38 ...

Page 39: ... 154752 26 137552 Spring Return 65 67609 27 17490528 Screw Hex Wsh Thd 66 140296 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 67 19131312 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 68 5142H 29 137213 Brake Rod 69 136327 30 19131616 Washer 13 32xlx16Ga 117 73900600 34 71673 Cap Plunger 150 9858M1 35 137648 Rod Parking Brake 174742 36 149412 Spring Ddve Ground 37 121749X Washer 25 32 x1 1 4 x 16 Ga Nyliner Screw Fin 10 24x 1 Actuator Inted...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275032 STEERING ASSEMBLY 1313 I I r_ II I Sl l 7 8 40 ...

Page 41: ...Ga Ring Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Bearing AxleFront Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Uric 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 Rod Asm Tie Ball J Ball Vgt Inc Key No 36 40 Draglink Ball JointSolid Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steedng Bushing Strg BIk Screw Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1...

Page 42: ... Throttle Screw HWHD Hi Lo 13 16 x3 4 Control Choke Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Washer Split KEY PART NO NO 37 123487X 39 17490636 40 17490664 41 128197X DESCRIPTION ClampHose Screw TT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 UNC Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 UNC Washer 1 1 20D x 15 32 ID x 250 42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 43 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 X 4 Ga 5 47 175288...

Page 43: ... Hinged Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt5 16 18Uncx 3 4 w Sems Pan Seat Bracket MountingSwitch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 121249X Spacer Split 16 123740X Spring Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 18 19171912 Washer 17 32x1 3 16x12 Ga 19 166369 Knob Seat 20 124238X Cap Spdng Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 22 STD541431 Nut Cro...

Page 44: ...SCRII qlON Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Rep Parts Decal Dash Atom Eng Decal Battery Dnge Poi Decal Insert Strg Decal Battery Reflector Taillight Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Lift Handle Pad FootrestRH Pad FootrestLH Manual Owner s Eng Manual Owner s Span WHEELS TIRES 2 3 7 4 10 5 9 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X427 RimAssembly Front 4 8134H Tube Fr...

Page 45: ...0 14 169865 Bearing 43 123934X 15 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16Unc 70 145212 16 674A247 Spring Asm Assist Lift 72 110452X 18 143363 Bracket Spring Assist 73 73350600 19 STD551037 Washer 13132x 13 16 x 16 Ga 75 175805 20 5328J Bolt Adjust Spring Assist 76 175560 21 STD52710 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 78 175689 23 STD624008 Retainer Spring 24 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc DESCRIPTION Nut Crowntock 1...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275032 55 116 53 3O 45 44 43 48 47 36 4 36 2 2 2 22 21 54 46 ...

Page 47: ...ctor 59 137644 Bracket Deflector 60 139031 Nut Push 61 136573 Shield Deflector Mower 62 133943 Runner RH 63 72110612 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 64 19121414 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 65 151831 Spacer Spring Stop Idler 66 156009 Screw ThdrolRollingWasher 67 73930600 Head 99 72110614 Nut FigTop Lock Cntr 9 16 143651 Pulley Mandrel Washer Spacer Mower 158330 Vented Bolt Carriage 3 8 16x 1 1 4 Bolt ...

Page 48: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275032 3 2O 5 73 4 6 1 2 oo o o 7 24 48 ...

Page 49: ...984 Pressure Relief Valve 84 5384J 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 DowelPin 89 19151516 Needle Bearing 90 110542X ThrustBearing Race 91 19181511 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 92 75J 4th ReductionGear Spacer ThrustBearing Race 93 6274H Gate Lower Shift 94 76020412 Gearcase and Bearings LH 96 159783 Includes...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275032 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 2 g _ Is 1 P vI V I V i o_ ll ...

Page 51: ...25 2 17 12 123 04 S 23 24 032 05 S Seal valve stem 2 18 M 545016 S 24 235011 S Retainer spring 4 25 24 089 02 S Spring valve 4 19 12 153 02 S 26 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 4 20 24 038 04 S 27 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 4 28 24 318 67 S Head assembly 1 cylinder 21 24 755 46 S 29 24 755 76 S Kit valve cover breather 22 12 153 03 S Incl 18 19 30 23 24 018 09 S 30 25 313 02 S Grommet rubber 24 M 93101...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275032 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I _t4 _g 17 _ BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 1 AIR INTAKE J 14 _t7 52 ...

Page 53: ... Decal grass screen 25 454 03 S Tie wire 3 24 027 20 S 24 100 01 S 25 139 16 S 24 100 02 S M 545020 S M 545016 S M 551016 S M 645016 S 24 146 16 S 24 146 20 S 24 063 20 S 24 063 14 S 24 063 58 S 24 063 23 S M 545010 S Housing blower Includes 2 4 Nut plastic 3 Plug button 9 16 Nut plastic 2 Screw hex flange MSx0 8x20 4 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 Screw hex flange M6x1 0x...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR oMODEL NUMBER 917 275032 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEMJ I OIL PAN I LUBRICATION J I 54 ...

Page 55: ...throttle Bushing throttle linkage Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 Nut hex lock M5x0 8 Spring choke return Bracket control Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 4 Clamp cable 2 Screw hex flange M5xO 8xl 6 2 Lever throttle actuator Washer lock 1 4 Nut hex flange M5x0 8 Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 Spring governor Nut hex M4x0 7 Lever throttle control Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 Spring throttle limiter Lever choke Washer sp...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 275032 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFT I FUELSYSTEMJ EXHAUST J 1 2 t5 56 ...

Page 57: ...block 9 25 237 14 S 24 755 108 SGasket Set 10 24 086 12 S 11 24 393 16 S 12 24 100 01 S 13 24 353 03 S 14 15 353 04 S 15 24 050 02 S DESCRIPTION Kit carburetor w gaskets GlnCludes2 4 asket carburetor Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately Service with Kits 24 757 36 S 24 757 38 S Gasket air cleaner base Stud M6xl 0x95 2 Nut hex flange M6xl 0 2 Clip cable Une fuel 12 Clam...

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Page 59: ...UIDE TH i 8 ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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