Craftsman 917.27636 Owner'S Manual Download

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Owner’s Manual

GARDEN TRACTOR

25.0 HP, 48” Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission

This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously 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.

Model No.

917.27636

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/crafts man

Summary of Contents for 917.27636

Page 1: ...ore 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 Model No 917 27636 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...rs necessary 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...

Page 3: ...hat operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower re lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommen dation for wheel weights or counter weights Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch...

Page 4: ...area and 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 appea...

Page 5: ... blade or wear gloves 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 a...

Page 6: ...urchase your Repair Protection Agreement today Some limitations and exclusions apply For prices and additional information call 1 800 827 6655 SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE For Sears professional installation of home appliances garage door openers water heaters and other major home items in the U S A call 1 800 4 MY HOME PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 5 0 Gallons Capacity Unleaded and Type Regular O...

Page 7: ...mps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knobs 2 Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat 3 Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down 4 Get off seat without moving its ad justed position 5 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob secu...

Page 8: ...follow CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructio...

Page 9: ... 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 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 if not avoided might result in minor or mode...

Page 10: ...he tractor with the engine off HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION HAN DLE Used when changing mo...

Page 11: ...h an operator presence sensing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine 1 Depress brake pedal all the way down and hold 2 Pull parking brake lever up and release pressure from brake pedal Pedal should remain in brake position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure STOPPING MOWER BLADES To ...

Page 12: ...in or hills 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Lower mower with attachment lift con trol 3 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 The cutting height range is approximately 1 1 2 to 4 1 2 The heights...

Page 13: ...es greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual Choose the slowest speed before start ing up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If stopping is absolutely necessary push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake IMPORTANT The motion control lever returns to neutral N position when the brake pedal ...

Page 14: ...everal seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature NOTE In extreme cold conditions if engine will not start you may need to dis engage the motion drive belt as follows 1 Be sure parking brake is engaged 2 Remove retainer spring from the drive belt tension handle to relieve belt ten sion 3 Start engine and allow it to warm up for three 3 minutes 4 Shut off engine and engage parking brak...

Page 15: ...nce it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstall ation before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on l...

Page 16: ...and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation 5 Check for loose fasteners BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil with oil filter Replace Air Filter Pap...

Page 17: ...mage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly If your tractor does not function as de scribed repair the problem immediately...

Page 18: ...allel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced 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 ...

Page 19: ...r dusty conditions 1 Loosen knob and remove cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 2 Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge 3 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 4 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Allow it to dry 5 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged car tridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or ...

Page 20: ...te a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginning 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 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect paint...

Page 21: ...elt from electric clutch pulley 10 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage parking brake 1 Swing anti sway bar to left side of mower deck 2 Slide mower under tractor with deflec tor shield to right side of tractor IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mow...

Page 22: ...r loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3 16 Recheck measurements after adjusting 00598 GROUND LINE Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground 01553 Suspension Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut 02548 B Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground A A B Blade FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to bac...

Page 23: ...nnect R H suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Carefully roll belt over the top of R H mandrel pulley 8 Remove belt from electric clutch pulley 9 Remove belt from idler pulleys 10 Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely 11 Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 12 Install belt ...

Page 24: ...s and entire upper deck surface 10 Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely 11 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE SECONDARY DRIVE BELT 12 Install new belt in lower groove of R H mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandrel pulley as shown 13 Carefully roll belt over L H mandrel pulley Make sure belt is...

Page 25: ...e center 1 Make sure attachment clutch and igni tion switches are in OFF position 2 Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures 012 at all three slot loca tions cut in the side of brake plate NOTE After installing a new electric clutch run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate TO CHECK AND ADJUST ...

Page 26: ...er reinstallation and before op erating the tractor See PURGE TRANS MISSION 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 ar...

Page 27: ...s nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood 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 push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from ...

Page 28: ...es and seats in carburetor may result if turned in too tight NOTE The carburetor 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 an...

Page 29: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experi ance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or metha nol 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 ...

Page 30: ...5 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 6 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Check all wiring 7 Carburetor out of 7 See To Adjust Carburetor adjustment in Service and Adjustments section 8 Engine valves out of 8 Contact a Sears or other adjustment qualified service center Engine will not 1 Brake pedal not 1 Depress brake pedal turn over depressed 2 Attachment clutch is 2 Disengage attac...

Page 31: ...ears or other adjustment qualified service center Excessive 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade vibration Tighten blade bolt 2 Bent blade mandrel 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 3 Loose damaged part s 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine dies when 1 Reverse operation system 1 Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted ROS is not ON while ROS ON position into ...

Page 32: ...und mandrels to holes from buildup of open vent holes grass leaves and trash around mandrels Headlight s not 1 Light switch is OFF 1 Turn light switch ON working 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s if so equipped 3 Faulty light switch 3 Check replace light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Check wiring and connec tions 5 Blown fuse 5 Replace fuse Battery will not 1 Bad batter...

Page 33: ... 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 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope ...

Page 34: ...t U S A only www sears com Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY...

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