Craftsman 917.276221 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...ously 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 th_ 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: ...cause 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 engi...

Page 3: ... 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 c...

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: ...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 repair...

Page 7: ...s 4 Adjusting Bar 4 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Clevis Pins 4 Shoulder Bolt Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Mower 2 Retainer Springs 2 Flanged Pins double loop Keys Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 2 Keys 7 ...

Page 8: ...artons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1 Remove Iocknut 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 4 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter 5 Secure steering wheel to stee...

Page 9: ...sion See TO TRANSPORT in the Op eration section of this manual 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 of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people an...

Page 10: ...ent lift lever to lowest position 5 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 in line with the hole in pin 7 Secure pin with double loop retainer spring between the plate and mower bracket If n...

Page 11: ...tably and tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory Deflector Shield Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring S...

Page 12: ...will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury DANGER KEEP HANDS U 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 l_ll_lllNil CAUTION indica...

Page 13: ...se and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping th...

Page 14: ...e engine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always 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 ...

Page 15: ...eight of the mower deck Retainer Spring 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 seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip ment on ro...

Page 16: ...ailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc 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 Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause yo...

Page 17: ...r a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below 7 When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to push the choke c...

Page 18: ...e 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 is now purged and now ready for normal operation MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing i...

Page 19: ...tor does not cover 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 thi...

Page 20: ...i tion and the attachment clutch 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 ig nition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any at tempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE For best results mower blad...

Page 21: ...aterials To prevent damage to seals do not use com pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the trans 21 axle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest Sears or other qualified service center V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and ...

Page 22: ...as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterio ration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS ...

Page 23: ...e from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER 1 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position 3 Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket _ CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and re lease slowly 4 Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley 5 DISCONNECT R...

Page 24: ... 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 should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position 24 A _CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Check ...

Page 25: ... electric clutch pulley both mandrel pulleys and all idler pul leys MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 1 Install belt around both mandrel pulleys and around idler pulleys as shown 2 Install belt onto electric clutch pulley IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower pulley grooves 3 Reassemble R H and L H mandrel covers Securely tighten all screws 4 Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket ...

Page 26: ...hen you try to manually push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE Contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest 1 Remove mower See TO RE...

Page 27: ... 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 1 BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully cha...

Page 28: ...om air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized service c...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 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 section...

Page 31: ...s 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 1 Turn ignition key to ROS ON position See Operation section 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 ...

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 set between half and full speed fast position before stopping 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: ...TOR 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 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FO...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276221 ELECTRICAL 22 _4 141 i 24 I 1 2 43 I I I I I i 33 t 26 34 ...

Page 35: ... Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Plunger 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 34 110712X Switch Light Reset 40 193391 Harness Ign 41 17720408 ScrewThd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 192507 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Hourmeter Adaptor 79 175242 Bulbholder Asm Incandescent S...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276221 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 21 2 161 58 14 158 37 I 28 17 16 17 19 99 174 86 153 150 _ 122 8 13o 130 17 45 17 chassis stealth II 7 36 ...

Page 37: ...2432 35 19111116 Washer 11 32x11 16x16Ga 165 183554 36 17060512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 166 73680700 37 192397X615 Fender Pnt 167 184672 39 175278 Bracket Axle Front 169 188598 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 170 194667 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 172 17120614 45 187270 Bracket Asm Susp Chas 173 74780512 47 17490608 ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 174 10040500 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 58 183569 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276221 GROUND DRIVE 117_ 128 50 127 120 153_ 77 122 117_ 9 69 33 drive lO vgt 36 120 112 38 ...

Page 39: ...69 58 74760724 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 1 2 143 17000512 61 143995 Pulley Transaxle 145 163168 64 176601 Shaft Clutch Brake Pedal 146 140462 65 179613 Bolt Shoulder 147 141322 68 STD571812 Pin Roll 151 74760514 69 123800X Washer 152 178705 70 192390X428 Console AutomaticYT GT 153 4997H 73 74490548 Bolt Hex FIghd 5 16 18 x 3 Gr 5 74 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 77 74780716 Bolt Hex 7 16 14 x ...

Page 40: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276221 26 J _ 51 _ 21 20 34 33 32 6 42 23 22 13 31 29 28 36 1313 i I I I I II I J J 18 _ steerinct 21 vgt 52 4O ...

Page 41: ... x 16 Ga Ring Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asm Steering Draglink Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Insert Cap Steering Wheel Bearing Col Strg Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Bearing Flange ...

Page 42: ...ct Clutch 69 165391 Tank Fuel Rear 5 0 Yt Gt 96 70 176069 Cap Asm Fuel W Gauge 71 176070 Control Throttle 79 183906 Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex 81 188800 Control Choke 82 188799 Bushing 83 171877 Stem Tank Fuel 84 17060624 Fuel Line 85 179953 Spark Arrester Kit Clip Push In Hinged Clamp Hose DESCRIPTION 17490636 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 unc 17490664 Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 unc 126197X Washer 1 1 20D...

Page 43: ...d Nut 3 8 16 Uric Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 18Unc x 3 4 w Seres Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap seat 1 vgt KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 19171912 19 166369 20 124238X 21 171852 37 73800500 Bolt Carriage 1 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...

Page 44: ... 19 138047 Decal Battery 20 178482 Decal Deck Heavy Duty 22 185366 Decal Engine Logo 23 106202X Reflector Taillight 179768X428 Pad Footrest LH 166960 Decal Drawbar CNTRL 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH 196568 Owner s Manual English 196569 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 2 3 7 4 10 5 9 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X624 Rim Asm Front 4 8134H Tube Fr...

Page 45: ...43 123934X Plunger Button 70 145212 Spring 72 110452X Link Lift 73 73350600 Pin Cotter Bow Tie Lock 74 187277 Retainer Spring 75 175805 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc 76 175560 Nut Lock 1 2 13 unc 77 176205 Trunnion Infin Height 78 175689 Nut Special 79 187276 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 85 189013 Spring Compression Inf Hgt 86 188528 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adj Lift Knob Inf 3 8 16 unc Pointer Height Ind...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276221 MOWER DECK 46 57 5 116 _ 117 119 56 18 35 38 59 18 60 25 26 27 mower deck 54 2 46 ...

Page 47: ...60 187607 Nut Push 97 19133210 Deflector Shield 98 187282 Rod Hinge 113 72110508 Screw Thdroll Washer Head 114 187556 Washer Spacer MowerVented 116 184219 Pulley Mandrel 117 174873 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 118 73930600 Nut 119 19121414 Pin Suspension Rear 122 187557 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 187292 Spring Compression Pulley Idler Stationary 196101 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Washer 13 32 x 1...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276221 TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 331 3000 II1 55_ 110_ _ 137_ i 106 55 62 121_ 79 SEALANt 97 20W50 O L 205 KIT SEAL 48 ...

Page 49: ...3 142965 Pin 153 170434 44 150797 Bolt 3 8 24 x 2 1 2 155 178337 46 184702 Spring neutral 310 3000 48 178320 Puck adjusting 310 3000 50 178343 Screw hex head washer cap screw IZT 1 4 20 x 3 4 51 169530 Lower cover 157 169548 52 169531 Geroter assembly 169 184701 53 144581 O ring 203 178338 54 161139 Charge pump housing 55 178321 Kit filter Gasket 10 X 16 X 4 24 Filter 56 169533 Charge manifold 310...

Page 50: ...H777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 929A lO_ _1 _65 267 _ 216 222 188 J911_ 265 267 _ 718 _ 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 1019 LABEL KIT J 24 _ I o27 AI_40H777 O241 EI 467 _ 967 305 1267fj_ 654 447 1 53 163 617 _ r_ _ _ _ _ 51A Io_ o_ o 54 212 _ _ 89 _ 929 50 ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276221 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A_ 1370 276 _ 1123 _ 1124 _ 633 118 117e 276 A2_40H777 O241 E1 51 ...

Page 52: ... 917 276221 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 40H777 TYPE NUMBER 0241 E1 74_ O o 332 75 1119_ 3o3 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7 163 _ 51 868 1022 526f 501 695 891 573 405 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 2760 868_ 1022 697 _ A3_40H777 O241 EI 52 ...

Page 53: ...ck Piston Pin 276 690997 Pin Piston 287 690960 Rod Connecting 304 698073 Screw Connecting Rod 305 691005 Valve Exhaust 309 691262 Valve Intake 310 691263 Spring Valve Intake 311 497608 Spring Valve Exhaust 332 691059 Retainer Valve 333 691060 Keeper Valve 334 691061 Tappet Valve 337 491055 Camshaft 358 694012 Short Block 40H777 0241 E2 363 691062 Replacement Engine 383 690966 Manifold Intake 385 6...

Page 54: ...g Starter Service with 691262 Starter Motor SeaI DipsticWTube Dipstick Tube Assembly TerminaI Sparkplug Adapter Air Cover Air Guide 865A 691014 Cover Air Guide 865B 691015 Cover Air Guide 868 690968 Seal Valve 877 393456 Wire Connector Alternator 914 691127 Screw Rocker Cover 918 694000 Hose Vacuum 929 695239 Screw Choke Control Bracket 929A 691003 Screw Choke Control Bracket 943 690589 SeaI O Rin...

Page 55: ...opes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 FoBd this page aBong dotted line indicated above 2 Homd page before you so that its Belt edge is vertically paraHemto a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the foBd in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angl...

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