Craftsman 917.275810 Owner'S Manual Download

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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: ...ecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut not limitedto damage causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto elec tricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amount of engineoil failureto ke...

Page 3: ...s 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 3 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 ...

Page 4: ...he 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 the mowi...

Page 5: ...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 Never...

Page 6: ...blic Resources 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 produ...

Page 7: ...el insert Steering Boot 1 Hex Bolt R 5 16 18 x 4 Ld Steering Wheel 1 Large Flat Washer 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 7 ...

Page 8: ...osition 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 16 lock washer 5 16 hex bolt and tighten securely 7 Snap steering wheel insert into cen...

Page 9: ...al N position 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 oth...

Page 10: ... Please review the following checklist v All assembly instructions have been completed v No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely v All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory v Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to sid...

Page 11: ...rty 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 wh...

Page 12: ...f battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER 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 sta...

Page 13: ...ngine 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 stopping tractor on grass areas _CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described...

Page 14: ...ff 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 Clutch Lever Engaged Disengag Position Shield OPERATIN...

Page 15: ...il 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 16: ...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 17: ...nual 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 prop...

Page 18: ... 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 and...

Page 19: ...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 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 necessary The belts are not adjusta...

Page 20: ... cover 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 su...

Page 21: ...ove clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing 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 ou...

Page 22: ...inks Recheck side to side adjustment _ Mandrel Both Front Links 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 hous...

Page 23: ... 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 Nut A Jam Nut 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...

Page 24: ...etaining 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 and use tire sealant from Sears...

Page 25: ...nnect 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 e0s L Terminal _ _ _ _ Access _ Door _ JlI _ Bed _ i _ Cable Terminal _ j_ _ Negative Guard Black 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 ...

Page 26: ...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 26 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 car...

Page 27: ...ial 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 carburetor ar...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ... 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 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 slow...

Page 31: ... _Ov 5AMP AC 3600 RPM DIODE I ALTERNATOR q ORANGE I _L_L__J j I UGHTSWITOH I k14VOLTSACMIN 8600RPM LIGHTSOFF HEADLIGHTS 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 NON REMOVABLE RE...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275810 i 42 24 41 22 21 I I 26 32 ...

Page 33: ... Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Seat DP w Ramps 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 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 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 55 17490508 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 2 90 180449 Cover Terminal Battery 91 190270 Strap Battery Mount Fr...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275810 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 39 208 31 209 58 208 278 209 6O 2_ 206 209 74 142 14 3_ 38_14 37 208 chassis Laser It stlt 45 34 ...

Page 35: ... STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear LH 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 148 17490620 ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 159 155123X428 Cupholder 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 TT 207 17670508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 208 17670608 ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 209 1...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275810 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 drive fender stlt 38 6 ...

Page 37: ... 8 16 unc 170 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 unc 198 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 212 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 123583X 121748X STD580025 145090 165592 165711 19171216 166231 150360 8883R Cover Pedal 175410 Pulley Engine 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 STD551143...

Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275810 _ 38 T I _ I i Ii I I 88 I 29 82 j 15 15 _ 29 steering pl lt 57 46 10 68 13 6 67 67 26_ 43 8 2 30 38 ...

Page 39: ...er 1 8 x 3 4 32 130465 Rod Tie 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy HLCL Spr 5 16 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 186095X428 Insert Steering Wheel 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 186737 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 190752 Extension Shaft Steering 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72110618 Bolt RD...

Page 40: ...er Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Clamp Hose KEY PART NO NO 34 106082X 37 137040 38 181654 39 109227X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 10010500 72 71070512 78 17060620 81 73510400 DESCRIPTION Pad Spacer 1 xl x 1 Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Easy Pad Idler 1 75 x 75 x 06 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh 3 8 16 x 3 4 WEasher 9 32 x 7 8 x 16...

Page 41: ...0 Ga Clip Push In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga...

Page 42: ...Dr Sch Tractor DESCRIPTION Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Sears Decal Deck Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 5 8 7 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not P...

Page 43: ... 1 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id Grip Handle Button Plunger Yellow Link Lift LH Fixed Length Link Lift RH Fixed Length Retainer Spring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 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 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearin...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275810 MOWER DECK 67 4o J_ 42 D man t path silt 3 2 21 29 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...1210 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 152 169676 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 158 17720408 29 131491 Rod Hinge 159 STD533717 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 184 19131410 31 187690 Washer Spacer 185 188234 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 130794 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 STD533717 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 169583 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 ST...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275810 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 83 180J_ 150 47 15 _1ODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE Model et Seriel Chiffre c I 79 157 41A _7 42A 29 46 ...

Page 47: ...her 627 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 79 792144 031W 82 778333 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 83 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 85 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 87 032W 150 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 157 Use As Needed 180 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 900 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 34 780194 Bushing 563 35 780193 Flanged Bushing 5 8 ID 35A 780197...

Page 48: ...296 E1 307 3 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 20 6170 718 _ 022 51 _ 691 _ 0 524 _ 8420 1266 24 43 _ 16 146 741 664I 11_ 584_ 1264I_ I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 1 I 46 sHORT BLOCK I I 133o REPAIR MANUALI_ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 750 15_ 41 12 20 O 89 1027 48 ...

Page 49: ...0296 E1 914 238 1022 35 6170 1034 1022 240 118 6Ol 141A 95_ 918 1 654 lO4 105 93_ 106 117_o 1266A _ 334 385_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 634A_ 987 137_ 276_ 634_ 1266 142_ 6170 1266A _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 lO22_ 471 525 105 17L 137 276 1127_ 127 O ii6 947 49 ...

Page 50: ...MODEL NUMBER 917 275810 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0296 E1 305A 643 1267 968 309_ 801 _ 544_ 803 579 _ _ _1_ 462 1797 __ 802 729 697 _ 310 1 1070 1005 _ 1044_ 1051 363 _ _J _ 783 50 ...

Page 51: ...rd 227 691374 Lever Governor Control 697263 Rod Connecting 020 Under 232 691842 Spring Governor size 238 691843 Cap Valve 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 240 298090 Filter Fuel 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 265 691024 Clamp Casing 34 695761 Valve Intake 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp 35 691279 Spring Valve Intake 276 692255 a l Washer Sealing 36 691279 Spring Valve Exhaust 304 699829 Housing Blower 37 697...

Page 52: ...97124 718 690959 Pin Locating 1264 697104 729 691224 Clip Wire 1265 697125 741 697128 Gear Timing 1266 691917 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1266A 697123 757 697607 Link Counterweight 1267 697424 758 697134 Counterweight 1270 697156 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 1279 690960 783 693713 Gear Pinion 1329 789 698329 Harness Wiring 1330 797 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 801 691283 Cap Drive 802 691286 Cap ...

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Page 55: ... slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Ford this page along dotted _ine indicated above 2 Ho_d page before you so that its _eft edge is vertically paraHe_ to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fo_d in the direction of hill s_ope you want to measure 4 Compare the ...

Page 56: ...tronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488ot222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sesrs oom 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 1o800o361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas t 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888_784_6427 Au Canada pour ser...

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