Craftsman 917.275660 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: ...irsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut not limitedto damage caused bytowingobjects beyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frame or crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto elec trical and mechanicaldamagecaused byimproperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amountof engine oil failu...

Page 3: ...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 Do not ...

Page 4: ...d 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 th...

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: ... 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 from time to t...

Page 7: ... BATTERY 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 Label ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob 2 Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat 3 Slide...

Page 8: ... After engine has started move throttle control to idle position 8 Release parking brake 9 Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid 10 Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position 11 Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow REPOSITION RIGHT REAR GAUGE WHEEL For shipping pu...

Page 9: ...e that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following important items Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regu lar unleaded gasoline B...

Page 10: ... 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 which...

Page 11: ...age 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER...

Page 12: ...ractor 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 possibility always stop engine when _opping tractor on grass ...

Page 13: ...nt 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 Attachment Clutch Switch Pull Out To Engage _ ttachemnt Lift Lever High Position _ Lo...

Page 14: ...the disengaged position Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To re engage transmission reverse above procedure Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous...

Page 15: ...n NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below 6 Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does n...

Page 16: ... in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal 8 Slowly move motion control lever for ward after the 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 i...

Page 17: ...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 of this manual At least o...

Page 18: ...engaged any at tempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never op 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 ignition switch in the engine ON posi tion and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift in...

Page 19: ... RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor 3 Rinse the battery with plain water and dry 4 Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until 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 The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure p...

Page 20: ...tick down firmly into the tube when finished 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 AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every seas...

Page 21: ...ing 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 once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbu retor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sectio...

Page 22: ...is bracket by removing retainer spring 5 5 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 6 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 7 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor Suspension Arms IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links TO INSTAL...

Page 23: ...drel 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 adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front link...

Page 24: ... or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the 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 9 16 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged positio...

Page 25: ...lightly tighten 2 Start engine and move motion con trol lever until tractor does not move forward or backward 3 Hold motion control lever in that posi tion and turn engine off 4 While holding motion control lever in place loosen the adjustment bolt 5 Move motion control lever to the neu tral N lock gate position 6 Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to ad...

Page 26: ...arting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE term...

Page 27: ...ed wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt...

Page 28: ...buretor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle 1 Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above 2 Start engin...

Page 29: ...ing 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 damage 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: ... up of grass leaves and trash under mower 4 Dirty air filter 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 Adjustm...

Page 31: ...r mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 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 tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11...

Page 32: ... 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 stoppinc engine CORRECTION 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 ...

Page 33: ...NIECTEO I _ LIGHTSW i _L_ i ALTERNATOR SYSTEM _7 _ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT _ _ _ _ CONNECTED TO THE _ _ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH BECAUSE OF THIS THE POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS OFF M G A1 WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS RUN OVERRID...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275660 41 I I 40 26 12 30 11 I I I I i i i I 50_ I I I I i 16 I I 52 29 93_ I I i i i i i 34 ...

Page 35: ...use 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 uric 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 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 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174651 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 79 175242 Socket ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275660 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 221 217 C 9O 209 209 155 _278 11 206 chassis stealth stlt 21 209 60 74 54 60 37 209 38 54 144 I 278 _ 209 209 209 36 ...

Page 37: ... 192512 Screw Hex Wshd 10 32 x 5 8 58 175351 Duct Hood 59 187495 Bushing 1 375 OD 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 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 155 161900 Bracket Dash ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275660 GROUND DRIVE 32 52 5 32 16 30 36 36 35 202 150 48 151 51 53 77 26 16 16 29 _ 84 75 73 16 76 i 55 drive hydro stlt 59 38 ...

Page 39: ...2 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 unc x 2 3 4 Gr 5 165 165623 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler Flat 166 17490510 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove 168 165492 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drw Stl 169 165580 49 123205X Retainer Belt 197 169613 50 72110612 Bolt 198 169593 51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 199 169612 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 200 72140508 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 72110614 55 105709X Spr...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275660 STEERING ASSEMBLY J J 39 __ 46 6 is 1 _ 65 68 13 46 6 28 30 67 67 steering stealth prem 13 40 ...

Page 41: ...2 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 29 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 76020412 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 32 192757 Rod Tie 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 186095X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 80D 12 Ga 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 186737 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 163888X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72...

Page 42: ... Breakdown Muffler Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 w sems Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Heat Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Cap Asm Fuel 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 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 105 17120616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 SMGML 112 3645...

Page 43: ...at Cprsn Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION 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 1...

Page 44: ...g Wheel 17 195909 Decal Chassis 20 H P 18 193307 Decal Fender Opr 20 149516 Decal Battery 21 194025 Decal Hood Side Panel 166960 Decal By Pass 184310X428 Pad Footrest LH 184311X428 Pad Footrest RH 195946 Manual Owner s English 195947 Manual Owner s Spanish 4 10 wheel 1 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X417 278H 9040H 8 106108X417 9 138468 10 7152J 11 104757X...

Page 45: ... 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Link Lift L H Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Susp Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc Trunnion Front Susp KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Asm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pivot Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17060516 S...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275660 MOWER DECK 144 H 4s 40J_ 59 148 55 117 1 113 5 6 2 34 149 140 138 21 2 J 23 24 6 29 27 18 42 D elec t path adjwl stlt 3 46 ...

Page 47: ...6 110452X Nut Push 149 165898 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 150 19091210 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 159 STD533717 29 131491 Rod Hinge 184 19131410 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh Hd 130794 31 187690 Washer Spacer 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 181542 34 STD533717 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 40 73900600 Nut Lock 3 8 16 unc 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275660 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 48 ...

Page 49: ...aft 42 170395 Magnet Ring 109 170434 43 170396 Spring Bypass 111 170435 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 112 170436 Long 113 170437 45 170397 Filter 116 170438 46 170398 Base Filter 119 170439 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 120 170440 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 121 170441 49 170401 Arm Bypass 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 External 122 170442 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250X 250Tc 123 170443 52 170...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275660 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER SV600 TYPE NUMBER 0001 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 5 CRANKCASE _ 27 26 24 _ 25 16 6 j 9 I0 50 ...

Page 51: ...ainer 2 Includes 6 10 11 11 20 173 01 S Cap valve spring 2 10 20 086 16 S Kit screw guide pin 12 20 089 03 S Spring valve 2 11 20 423 02 S Shoe guide 13 20 086 02 S Screw hex flange 12 12 154 05 S Clip hitch pin M 10xl 5x37 6 13 Washer TBD 14 12 468 05 S Washer flat 1 2 14 20 144 02 S Shaft governor cross 15 20 318 01 S Head cylinder 15 20 393 01 S Pump assembly oil Includes 16 20 016 01 S Valve e...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275660 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER SV600 TYPE NUMBER 0001 IGNJT_ON ELECTRmCAL 1 8 BLOWEF_ HOUSING AND BAFFLES r 1 52 ...

Page 53: ... Kit stator 12 236602 S Connector body 13 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 2 14 41 403 09 S Rectifier regulator 15 12 132 02 S Plug spark 16 20 584 01 S Module ignition NOT ILLUSTRATED 20 176 01 S Harness wiring BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 20 027 02 S Housing blower 20 086 06 S Screw shoulder M5x0 8x36 4 X 25 28 S Washer plain AIR INTAKE FILTRATION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIP...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275660 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER SV600 TYPE NUMBER 0001 5 15 54 ...

Page 55: ... cover Includes 8 Gasket oil passage Shaft governor gear Kit gear and weight assembly Includes 11 Pin governor regulating Screw hex flange M5x0 8x13 6 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x30 14 Seal oil Connector 90 14 15 DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 536 03 S 12 237 01 S 24 086 43 S M 664020 S 20 079 02 S 12 089 11 S 20 086 10 S 20 090 02 S 52 211 04 S X 22 11 S 12 100 07 S 20 089 07 S 25 ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275660 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER SV600 TYPE NUMBER 0001 CRANKSHAFT 2 D EXHAUST I t 2 FUEL SYSTEM_ 13 17 13_ 56 ...

Page 57: ...4 25 050 08 S 15 41 353 15 S 16 24 353 12 S 17 20 353 01 S Gasket heat deflector Deflector heat Screw hex flange M6x1 0x20 Carburetor w gaskets In cludes 5 6 Gasket carburetor Gasket air cleaner Stud carburetor mounting Nut hex flange M6xl O Screw carb S60x 1 42x85 Bracket fuel pump mounting Pump assembly fuel Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl 0 2 Clamp hose 6 Filter fuel Line fuel 2 pump to filter Line f...

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Page 59: ...lopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fo_d this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its eft edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hi elope you want to measure 4 Compare the angl...

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