Craftsman 917.275630 Owner'S Manual Download

Page: 1 / 52

Summary of Contents for 917.275630

Page 1: ... 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: ...ause 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 engin...

Page 3: ...es 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 direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when c...

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: ...s 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 backing Nev...

Page 6: ...ources Code 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 products it m...

Page 7: ...Y 1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob 2 Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat 3 Slide seat until a...

Page 8: ...ECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower hous ing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replac ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Af...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...TTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and ...

Page 11: ...ANT 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 CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before...

Page 12: ...o 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 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _ICAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Disen...

Page 13: ...oil level If necessary add oil until FULl mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline...

Page 14: ...ted for best engine performance see TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 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 ...

Page 15: ...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 air filter assure proper ai...

Page 16: ...less the operator is in the seat 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 ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the atta...

Page 17: ...ntil bright 5 Coat terminals with grease or petro leum jelly 6 Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if neces sary The belts are not adjustable Replace belt...

Page 18: ...er 3 Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre cleaner from base 4 Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 5 Place new pre cleaner and cartridge firmly in base 6 Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover 7 Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such a...

Page 19: ...e from the right side of tractor 1 Place attachment clutch switch in DIS ENGAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off electric clutch pulley 4 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 5 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 6 Disconnect front links from deck by ...

Page 20: ...inks Recheck side to side adjustment _ Mandrel Both Front Unks Should beEaual in Length Nut _E _ Arm Lift Link N_ Adjustment Trunnion Front Links FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housi...

Page 21: ... in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center Arm 00238 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire m...

Page 22: ... securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase ...

Page 23: ...rely 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Hex Bolt Keps_ Access __ _ L_ _ J Door _ _ositive _ 1 Red Ca e Terminal _ _Neaative Guard Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bul...

Page 24: ... the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mix ture Turning the idle mixture valve out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making carbu...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...ged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 3ORRECTION 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 secti...

Page 27: ...r 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Check all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 15 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine dies when 1 Reverse operati...

Page 28: ... 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 CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 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...

Page 29: ...CONNECTED IF SO EQUIPPED 1 _ RED _ REGULATOR __R_ll4 i LIGHT SW 02834 NOTE YOUR 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 HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIO...

Page 30: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275630 16 i I I I 1 i 29 55 93 I I I I 30 ...

Page 31: ...x Keps 1 4 20 unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch ignition 33 140403 Key 34 110712X Switch Light Reset 40 193389 Harness Ignition 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solinoid w brass plunger 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 55 17490508 Screw Thd Roll 5tl 6 18 x 1 2 79 175242 Socket Asm Bulb Tw...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275630 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 217 9O 31 2094 209 11 209 __ 209 206 chassis stealth stlt 33 10_ 209 209 6O 74 54 6O 54 278 209 J 20 59 209 209 209 32 ...

Page 33: ...Hex 10 32 x 5 8 58 175351 Duct Hood 59 187495 Bushing 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh Hd 1 4 Zinc 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear LH 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 148 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 154 16189...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275630 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 drive fender stlt 47 34 ...

Page 35: ...0400 38 179114 Pulley Composite Flat 163 74780416 39 72110622 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 unc x 2 3 4 165 165623 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler 166 17490510 47 127783 Pulley idler V Groove Plastic 168 165492 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv Stl 169 165580 49 123205X Retainer Belt 170 187414 50 72110612 Bolt 197 169613 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 unc 198 169593 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5116 18 unc 2...

Page 36: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275630 L _ 38 _39 J J 65 32 28 3O 68 i 13 67 67 67 steering stealth prem 12 36 ...

Page 37: ...1416 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 29 17000612 Screw 3t8 16 x 3 4 30 76020412 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 186095X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga 40 73540500 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 unf 41 186737 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 163888X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer 25132 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Space...

Page 38: ...n oil 23 169837 Shield Heat 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 31 179022 Tank Fuel 32 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel engine bs lcy 51 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 123487X Clamp Hose Black 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 62 10010500 Washer Split 72 71070512 Screw Hex Cap 5116 18 x 3 4 78 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 114...

Page 39: ...asher 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 182493 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 174648 Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 ...

Page 40: ...arts Decal Reflector RH DESCRIPTION Decal Steering Wheel Decal Fender Instructions Decal Fender Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Engine Decal Dash Pad Footrest ST LT LH Pad Footrest ST LT RH Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 3 9 6 278H 7 9040H 11 8 106108X624 9 138468 10 7152J 11 104757X4...

Page 41: ...embly Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Link Lift LH Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 uric 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer insert 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE Al...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275630 MOWER DECK I_ 144 _ 45 4oi 148 55 34 113 111 2_ 118 _ 5 6 149 J 19 21 2 18 2 29 18 21 23 24 I 25 28 27 117 42 D elec t path stlt 4 42 ...

Page 43: ...Washer Spacer Pulley Mandrel Nut Toplock Flanged Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 Pulley Idler Flat Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 44 140088 45 STD624003 46 137729 54 178515 55 155046 56 165723 59 141043 61 174882 68 174883 92 STD541437 111 179292 112 179293 113 17000510 116 4898H 117 188606 118 73930600 119 19121414 129 19131312 130 STD523710 131 STD533710 143 157109 144 158634 145 165888 146 171977 148...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275630 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 3 5A 83 18 4 26 56 MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 79 51 29 35 157 41A _7 42 A 44 ...

Page 45: ...50 ID x 056W Use As Needed Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W Oil Seal 5 8 Bushing 563 Flanged Bushing 5 8 ID Flanged Bushing 751 Brake Disk Brake Pad Plate Brake Pad pkg of 2 Dowel Pin Flat Washer 312 ID x 059W 41A 790079 42 792073A 42A 792085A 43 792075 44 790025 45 786066 46 786086 47 774690 48 774691 49 778356 50 778338 51 778354 52 778352 53 778350 54 778346 56 778355 57 778337 58 778353 59 778351 60 ...

Page 46: ... I 305A _ 718 8_1_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 868 12 943 0 1022 617 0 81_ 8_1_ 524 _ 8420 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 146 _ I 741 1270 lr _7591 1027 750 8842 11 _ 584_ 9_ 15_ 12641_ 126_ 24 _ 22 20 89 48 SHORT BLOCK 643 1040 3o8 _ 729 697 _ 729A_ 828_ 501 801 803_ 310 1 802 388 _ _ 74 _ 1070 1008 1 44I 1051_ 46 ...

Page 47: ...777 TYPE NUMBER 0348 E1 1022 1034 6170 914 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 _ _ 1022 276 1127_ 1091 141A 947_ 918 977 CARBURETOR GASKETSET _0 24o_ 366 _ 1266AC b 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 9 634A_ 0670 105 _ 137_ 276_ f _ I _ 1060 _ _ 6_ 1266W I 95_ 117_ 142_ 6170 1266A _ 47 ...

Page 48: ...Link Choke 29 697126 Rod Connecting Standard 222 694042 Bracket Control 697263 Rod Connecting 020 227 691374 Lever Governor Control Undersize 232 691842 Spring Governor 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 238 691843 Cap Valve 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 240 691035 Filter Fuel 34 695761 Valve intake 265 691024 Clamp Casing 35 691279 Spring Valve intake 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp 36 691279 Spring Valve Ex...

Page 49: ...on 614 691620 Pin Cotter 1040 699852 Plate Trim 616 692012 Crank Governor 1044 698139 Screw Flywheel 617 692138 O SeaI O Ring intake Manifold 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 634 690801 O SpringtSeal Assembly 1058 275038 Owner s Manual Manual Choke 1059 698516 Kit Screw Washer 634A 690802 O Spring Seal Assembly Choke 1070 690372 Screw Flywheel Fan A Matic 1090 691293 Retainer Brush 635 691909 Boot Spark...

Page 50: ...50 ...

Page 51: ...s 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 along dotted tine indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its Ieft edge is vertically parallet to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the foJd in the direction of hitl sJope you want to measure 4 Compare the angte...

Page 52: ...ly www sears com iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i i i i i i i i i i i i iii_ To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada...

Search results

Summary of Contents for 917.275630

Reviews:

Related manuals for 917.275630

Brands by name

Popular brands

Craftsman 917.275630, Owner'S Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for 917.275630

Reviews:

Related manuals for 917.275630

Brands by name

Popular brands