Craftsman 917.275821 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: ...snecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbutnot limitedto damage causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto elec trical and mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto use the proper gradeand amountof engine oil failureto...

Page 3: ... 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 cross ing gra...

Page 4: ... 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 mowing...

Page 5: ... frequently Ad the equipment is in safe working condi just and service as required tion Maintain or replace safety and instruc Never tamper with safety devices 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...

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: ...el Insert Steering Boot 1 Hex Bolt R 5 16 18 x 4 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 _7 _9 1 Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...tension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position 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 ins...

Page 9: ...on section of this manual 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 ...

Page 10: ...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 side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling v Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers v Check...

Page 11: ... result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Failure to follow instructions could result 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 Jl_ ll ll _lll CAUTION indicates...

Page 12: ... 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 FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengagages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off IGNITION SWITCH Used fo...

Page 13: ...Parking Brake Pedal Engaged Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attachment clutch lever to DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal all the way down Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is depressed ENGINE Move throttle control...

Page 14: ... 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 _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place OPERATING IN REVERSE Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System ROS Any attem...

Page 15: ... Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil 1 Check engine oil with tractor on level ground 2 Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remov...

Page 16: ...le control to fast position This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unit in cold weather the transmission should be warmed up as follows 1 Be sure the tractor is on level ground 2 Place the motion control lever in neutral Release the parking brake and let the clutch brake slowly...

Page 17: ... 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 more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from...

Page 18: ...ucted 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 check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air fi...

Page 19: ...perator 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 into reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch...

Page 20: ...XLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot To prevent possible damage to seals do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean Inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clip pin...

Page 21: ...R 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 Replace pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first 21 Service air cleaner more often under du...

Page 22: ... remove filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line Clamp_ Clamp Fuel Filter CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oi...

Page 23: ...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 Clutch S Small Clutch Spring __ Small Retainer 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower dec...

Page 24: ... adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of trac tor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Befor...

Page 25: ...y placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position 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 maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center With parking brake Engaged Nut A Nut Arm Do not touch this nut If further bra...

Page 26: ...er reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are ...

Page 27: ... battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 4 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 6 First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten s...

Page 28: ... 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 carburetor adjustments 2 Be sure the throttle...

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 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 ...

Page 30: ...sh under mower 4 Dirty air filter 5 Low oil level dirty oil 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 Adjustme...

Page 31: ...d trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 Clean engine air screen fin...

Page 32: ... alternator 1 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 se between half and full speed fast position before stoppin engine 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: ...ELLSEHNLT DOFF r _ _ 1 _rr I LIGHTING SYSTEM OU_ __ jk_ jk _J _ _ I I 5AMP AC 3600 RPM DIODE I ALTERNATOR r_ c _ _ J_ _ UGHT SWITCN _ 14_VOLTS AC MIN S600 RPM LIGHTS OFF F EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL f 7 ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE 0 _ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL 9O TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275821 41 25 16 I k I I 29 i 34 ...

Page 35: ...Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 34 110712X Switch Light 40 193374 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 uric x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop Hour Meter 55 17490508 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 2 90 180449 Cover Terminal 91 190270 Strap Battery Mount Front 92 193465 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275821 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 258 273 _275 278 11_ 208 20T 39 58 278 209 208 2_ 2O6 209 209 6O 74 208 chassis Laser It stir 46 36 ...

Page 37: ...c x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 uric 90 124346X Nut 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder 166 189747 Screw Hi Lo 13 16 x 5 8 w Patch 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 207 17670508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 208 17670608 Screw Thdrol 3 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275821 GROUND DRIVE 30 52 77 32 30 36 120 _ 36 35 55 drive hydro stlt 34 38 ...

Page 39: ...16 50 72110612 Bolt Cart Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 165 165623 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 166 17490510 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 168 165492 53 105710X Link Clutch 169 165580 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 197 169613 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 198 169593 57 140294 V Belt 199 169612 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 200 72140508 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 202 72110614 62 88...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275821 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ L 4 88 L 29 15 1515_ steering pl lt 57 82 4O 10 68 67 67 13 40 ...

Page 41: ... Thrust Hardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Rod Tie Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 5 16 Bushing Steering Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Washer 11 32 ID x 2 3 80D x 12 Ga Lock Nut Center 3 8 24 Ad...

Page 42: ... E1 Muffler Exhaust Gasket Muffler Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Browning Debris Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Clamp Hose BIk Pad Spacer Line Fuel KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 39 109227X Pad Idler 1 75 x 75 x 06 44 17670412 Screw Hexwsh Thdrl 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 62 10010500 Washer Split ...

Page 43: ...at Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Sh...

Page 44: ...ON Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Steering Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Battery Decal Disconnect Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 1 _ 2 65139 2_ 5 8 3 106222X 4 10 4 59904 7 5 106732X624 3 9 6 278H 6 _ 11 7 9040H 8 106108X624 9 138468 10 7152J 11 104757X428 wh ell 1...

Page 45: ...0800 5 19211621 Washer 21 32 x 1 x21 Ga 19 139868 6 120183X Bearing Nylong 20 163552 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 31 169865 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 32 73540600 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring DESCRIPTION Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc Trunnion Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc Arm Suspension Mower Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered Nut Cr...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 275821 MOWER DECK 3 52 55 142 il 47 119 113 111 _2 118 _ 5 6 f 19 21 42 D man t path stlt 3 21 I _ 28 29 12 23 24 117 _116 25 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...ewThdrol RollingWsh Hd 150 19091210 31 187690 Washer Spacer 152 169676 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 158 17720408 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 159 STD533717 34 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 184 19131410 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 185 188234 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 130794 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 169583 48 133944 Wa...

Page 48: ...4_ O0 7 30 37 52 L53 108 125 120_ 43 J _47 O7 i9 i26 2_ 128 F L _113 85 L 36_ 88 6 SEALANT 57 20W50 OIL 78 80Z 127 SEAL AND O RENG Ki Z 0 111 z_ _0 X I F o I o_ _0 r rl Z r e _z _C m_ _m 6_ 01 L QO L ...

Page 49: ...70399 Actuator Bypass 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 49 170401 Arm Bypass 50 170402 Retaining Ring 25 External 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 25 X 25 128 173165 52 170404 Washer Flat 0 050 210 1000 53 170405 Retaining Ring 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 55 142977 Spring Helical Compression 56 142978 Washer BIockThrust 57 20W 50 Oil 129 191032 58 142929 Kit BrakeYoke 130 186352 59 170408 Rotor Brake 60 14...

Page 50: ... 307_ 3_ 2_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 1022 20 6170 51 _ 691 _ 0 524 _ 842 O 1266 5_691 24 434_ 16 146e_ 741 684I 11_ _ 584_ _ 9_ 1264 I_ 1263 _ I 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 11036 EMISSION LABEL I I 1 I 48 SHORT BLOCK I I 1330REPAIR MANUAL EE I I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 7506 15g 200 89 1027 50 ...

Page 51: ... E1 914 616_ 238 1022 1022 6170 35 13_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 8680 lO22_ 93 _ 95t_ 654 53 _ 1119_ 334 267 661 ge 366 D 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _2 634A _ 987 105 _ 137_ 276 _e _ R 63 1266 106_l17_b 142_ 6170 1266A _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 137_ 276 1266AC b 525 276 1127_ 127 O 947_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...L NUMBER 917 275821 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0296 E1 305A _ 643 1265 1267 1040 968 305 _ 729 697 _ 1070 1005 _ 1044_ 1051 801 _ 544_ 803 310 I _ 5o_ 579 _1_ 4621 797 _ _ 802 74 73_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...dard 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 O l Washer Sealing 36 691279 Spring Valve Exhaust 304 699829 Housing Blower 37 6...

Page 54: ...697124 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...

Page 55: ...ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX _i ARNING To avoid serious injury operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 56: ...ofessional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME Anytime day or night I 800 469 4663 U S A and Canada www sears com www sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in products like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears c...

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