Craftsman 917.276211 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...sly built engines Before start the you engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT Read and followall Safety Rules and Instructionsbefore operatingthis 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_ Ao Visit our Craftsman website www sear com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...because 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 en...

Page 3: ...s Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area_ Nevercarry 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 walt or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when cr...

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: ...se extra caution when servicing them Checkbrake 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 car...

Page 6: ...de 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 may requ...

Page 7: ...e Gauge Wheels 4 Retainer Springs double loop f o o O 4 Washers 8 x3 4x 14 Ga 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Wheels _ L__ 4 Clevis Pins t 1 Washer t7 32 x t 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Mower 2 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Flanged Pins 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet ...

Page 8: ...ose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1_ Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft 2 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 3 Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft 4o Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter 5 Secure steeri...

Page 9: ...ess lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po sition_ 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 _ WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section o...

Page 10: ...be aligned so when the front suspension plate is lowered it should slide between the mower brackets 4 Lower attachment lift lever to lowest position 5o Cut plastic tie and lower front suspen sion plate 6 ATTACH FRONT PLATE From left side of mower position front plate as sembly between front mower brackets align holes position flanged pin notch vertically and insert the pin all the way The notch is...

Page 11: ... to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist Deflector Shield All assembly instructions have been completed 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 All tires are properly inflated For ship ping pur...

Page 12: ... will 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 I WARNING indicatesa hazard which tf not avoided could result In death or serious injury CAUTION indlcates a hazar...

Page 13: ...chments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CHOKE CONTROL _ Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height...

Page 14: ...ays 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 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 w...

Page 15: ...g performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch_ Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the sea...

Page 16: ...sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous 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 rei...

Page 17: ...htly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly This may re quire an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature The attachments can be used during the engine warm up period and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel m...

Page 18: ...rranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual V V v v v V i V v v v v v V t_ V V _ V V 2 VS 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 _ Engine Sector Gee _ Mandrel Teeth Zerks _ Check Add Transa...

Page 19: ...n 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 engaged any...

Page 20: ...E AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling CHECKTRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL 1_ Block up rear axle securely_ 2 Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts 3 Remove filler plug from transaxie Oil level must be even with plug threads If necessary fill with SAE 30 motor oil AP SG SL Replace filler plug 4 Reassembl...

Page 21: ...t Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Remove cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 2 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 3 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth 4 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace pre cteaner TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty o...

Page 22: ... 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 lineo Fuel Filter ____ CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter_ Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted su...

Page 23: ...ect suspension arm from pin and release pin 6 Go to other side of mower and discon nect rear pin in the same manner 7 Remove the four retainer springs and two flanged pins from front plate as sembly and remove plate 8 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 9 Turn tractor steering wheel to the left as far as it will go 10_Stide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWE...

Page 24: ...han rear tighten nut D against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH 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 blades shoul...

Page 25: ...on rod and en gage slowly 5 Raise attachment lift lever to highest position Belt Routing Locking Bracket Electric Clutch R H v Mandrel Cover B_H Mandrel Pulleys TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT 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 o...

Page 26: ...xle pul ley_ 4_ Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys then off engine pulley and front V idler pul ley 5 Pull belt out of all belt keepers BELT INSTALLATION 1 Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and front V idler making sure to route belt inside of belt keep ers 2 Put belt coming from V idler above mid span belt keeper then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown 3 Make sure V part of...

Page 27: ... 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 terminal C of fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery_ TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER t BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the ...

Page 28: ...ed as follows 1 With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast position 2 Check that swivel is against stop If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pul cable back until swivel is against stop Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before lo...

Page 29: ...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 carbure...

Page 30: ...se or damaged wiring_ 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1_ FilI fue 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 6o Replace fuel filter 7 Empty fue tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section...

Page 31: ...l 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 fins 12 Clean replace muffler f 3 Check all wiring t4 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 15 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Reverse operat...

Page 32: ... 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4o Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9_ Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades l...

Page 33: ...E BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LfGHTS WILL CHANGE WiTH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WiLL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST 0_63_ o NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE iF WIRING iNSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SE...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276211 11 34 T 33 34 ...

Page 35: ...attery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 uric 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Plunger 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key lgnttton 34 110712X Switch Light Reset 40 193394 Harness Ign 4t 17720408 ScrewThdoCut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 192507 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 I41940 Protection Wire Loop 79 175242 Bulbholder Asm lncan Descent 95 1...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276211 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 03 17 17 36 ...

Page 37: ...pnsn Front Rh 169 45 187270 Bracket Chassis 170 50 75476 Bracket Chassis Front 172 58 183569 Bracket Fender 173 60 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 174 63 19131614 Washer 13 32x I x 14Ga 66 17490608 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 2 67 156973 Guide Belt Gear Drive 17490508 ScrewThdroL 5 16 18 x 1 2 188578 Guide Be_t 188164 Up Step 144911 Bracket Support Transaxle 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 t4 uric x 1 STD551143 Was...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276211 GROUND DRIVE 3B 36 _o 37 6 50 69 157 155 dr_ve9_vgt 62 38 ...

Page 39: ...140296 27 193135 Screw Hexwsh Thd 67 19131312 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 68 5142H 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 69 136327 29 137213 Brake Rod 117 73900600 30 19131616 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 155 12000028 34 71673 Cap Plunger 157 1370H 35 137648 Rod Parklng Brake 36 149412 Spring Drive Ground 37 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gao 38 150035 Nyliner DESCRIPTION Screw Fin 10 24 x 1 Actuator interlock Switch...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276211 STEERING ASSEMBLY 1 23 i 34 33 i 4O ...

Page 41: ...Harden Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring KItp T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Rn Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 uric Washer 25 32 x 1 t 4 x t6 Ga_ Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 24 unf Shaft Asm Steering Draglink Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Insert Wheel Steering Bearing Col Strg Screw 3 8 I...

Page 42: ...m Tank Fuel 28 188669 Fuel Une 29 137180 Spark Attester Kit 3t 145006 Clip Push ln Hinged 37 123487X Clamp Hose KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 39 17490636 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 unc 40 17490664 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 unc 41 126197X Washer t 1 20D x 15 32 ID x f250 42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 45 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 uno 47 I75288 Bushing 62 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 69 165391 Gasket 70 176069 ...

Page 43: ...inged 18 19171912 6 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 19 166369 7 I24181X Spring Seat Cprsn 20 124238 8 171877 Bolt 5 16 18 unox 3 4 w Sems 21 171852 10 182493 Pan Seat 12 174648 Bracket MountingSwitch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Belt Carriage t 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga Knob Seat Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 t6 18 37 STD541450 N...

Page 44: ...164065 Decal Insert Strg 19 138047 Decal Battery 20 193114 Decal Mower Upstop 23 106202X Reflector Taillight 179768X428 Pad Footrest LH 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH 196566 Manual Owner s Eng 196567 Manual Owner s Span WHEELS TIRES 2 3 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X624 Rim Assembly Front 4 8134H Tube Front Service Item Only 5 106230X Tire Front 6 2...

Page 45: ...t Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc Nut Lock 1 2 13 unc Trunnion Infin Height Nut Special Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gao Spring Compression lnf Hgt Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adj Lift KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 35 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 unc 38 155097 Pointer Height indicator 39 123935X Plug Hole 40 17060516 Screw 5 16 t8 x 1 41 175994 Nut 7 16 20 42 19112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 43 123934X Scale Indicator He...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276211 MOWER DECK 46 51 33 I 26 27 mower_deck_54_2 46 ...

Page 47: ... 39 187284 Pulley idler Stationary 40 19131312 Washer 13 32 x I3 16 x 12 Ga 41 19132203 Washer 13 32 x I 3 8 x 3 Ga_ 42 165723 Spacer Retainer 43 196216 Arm Idler 46 137729 Screw ThdrolL 1 4 20 x 5 8 47 191273 V Belt Mower 49 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 une 50 72110616 Bolt Cart 3 8 16 x 2 51 72110610 Bolt 52 188460 Pulley idler Clutching 53 74520636 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Gr 5 56 155986 Bar...

Page 48: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276211 8O 3 5 2O t9 72 9 10 7 25 24 48 ...

Page 49: ... 82 t36984 Gearcase Reverse Idler Shaft 84 5384J and Bearings R H includes 85 2976J Key No s 17 18 25 33 50 63 86 633A85 77 and 82 87 8739H 1 Dowel Pin 88 4924H Needle Bearing 89 19151516 Thrust Bearing Race 90 110542X 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 91 19181511 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 92 75J Thrust Bearing Race Gate Lower Shfft 93 6274H Gearcase and Bearings L H 94 76020412 includes Key umbers 18 25 4...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276211 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 0241 E1 o2om IoV_J 11_ 2161 222 188 _ 265 _ 718 O _ _L_ _ 445 967 305 A1jtOH777 0241 El 5O ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276211 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 0241 E1 35_ 36 1029 11oo _LT_ 799 _ I o 814 _ 1_ _J 38 __ A2_40H777 O241 EI 51 ...

Page 52: ...76211 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 0241 E1 74 173 I t 334_ 333 332 75 _ 1119_ 1095 VALVEGASKET SET 1022 51 868 sgs 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3O 7 20 _ 276 9 _ 51A_ 868 2_ 691 _ 1 943 _ 842 524 _ _ 1022 526 t 405 4B 52 ...

Page 53: ...25 Screw Rotating Screen 75 691056 Washer Flywheel 89 690283 Plug Oil 95 690718 Screw Throttle Valve 98 499802 Kit idle Speed 104 690984 O Pin Float Hinge 105 690985 O Valve Float Needle 108 690986 Valve Choke 117 690232 O Jet Main Standard 118 690989 Jet Main High Altitude 25 698434 25 698435 Kit Carburetor Overhaul Carburetor Valve Throttle Kit Throftle Shaft Float Carburetor Tube Fuel Transfer ...

Page 54: ... Plug 1029 690972 Nut Carburetor 1035 691042 Spacer 1036 695704 O_ Gasket Carburetor Plate 1051 691265 SeaI GovernorShaft 1058 274794 Screw Ring Gear 1070 691058 Screw Drive Cap 1090 691293 Clip 1095 694013 Pin Locating 1100 690973 Gear Ring 1119 691183 Ctip_Wire 123 690987 Gear Timing Retatner E Ring 1124 690988 Screw Qtl Pump cover Gear Ptnlon I126 690991 Bracket Fuel Pump 1127 690992 1t28 69099...

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Page 56: ...s 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 com To purchase a protection agreement U S Ao _i i iii i _ i_i _ I_ III or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears i 1 800 827 6655 usA 1 800 361 6665 Canada Papa pedir servicio de repapacbn a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888 784 642...

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