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Craftsman 917.27499 Owner's Manual

23.0 hp electric start 50" mower (optional accessory - not included with tractor) 6 speed garden tractor
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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAWI
23.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
50" MOWER (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY -
NOT INCLUDED WITH TRACTOR)
6 SPEED
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.274990
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
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, Mort - Sat
SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mort - Sat...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance Schedule ... 18 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 3 MPORTANT: Th s cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in sedous injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
  • Page 4 nl. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED ANDTYPE: REGULAR )ILTYPE SAE 10W30 API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) _)ILCAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5PINTS W/O FILTER: 4.0PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION GAP: .030") RC12YC GROUND SPEED (MPH): REVERSE: TiRE FRONT: 14 PSI PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Steering Wheel @i" Steering Wheel Insert Seat _17/32 _(1) Mower (2)Flanged Pins (1)Front Plate Assembly Gauge Wheels (2) Centedcck Nuts Video Cassette For Future Use € (2) Keys Steedng Sleeve (1)Washer x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Knob (5) Retainer Spdngs (2) Retainer Springs single loop) (2) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 9 INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake. 1. Cut and remove ties securing anti- sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. 2.
  • Page 11 CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. See 'q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
  • Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATrERY CAUTION REVERSE WARRING E.e,NEO. ENG...OFF O,L.RESSUe. FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED _)_(_) ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED eANGER, :KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY...
  • Page 13 KNOWYOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Pedal_ Control Height Adjustment Knob...
  • Page 14 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 15 The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. •...
  • Page 16 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'I-rACH- MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specificationsof the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. "13rescan lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
  • Page 17 • 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 desodbedo above. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 Fand below) 7.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /_/'_@/_/_a R_G UL_R _E RV,CE __/_.,,I_ C_d_B_ak° O_r=ion C;_ck _m Pre_ure Operator PreseP_e Interlock Systems Check forLoose Fasteners Shmpep/Repla_ Mower Blades LubricationChart Check Battep/Lev_ Clea,_ _tterj lind Telmkr,_s Ch4_k TrarJ_ Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) TenSion Adjust Motion Odve B4_lt (s) TenSion CheCk En_ne 0_1 LeVel...

  • Page 19: Operation

    TRACTOR Always o bserve safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be ad- justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
  • Page 20 • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: Tne original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.
  • Page 21 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 stubborn dried gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.
  • Page 22 ,_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1, Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. 5, Make sure the b_ades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6.
  • Page 23 NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16". • Recheck measurements after adjust- ing. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to- side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side.
  • Page 24 L,H. Screws Electric Mandrel Idler Clutch Pulley Bolt in Mandrel Mower D(hte Belt Belt Keepers TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Pork the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).
  • Page 25 4. Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stoppingdistance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. With Park, in Brake "Engaged"...
  • Page 26 Adjustment Sleeves Jam Nuts TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL- 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal 3. Repair tire and reassemble. 4. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. 5.
  • Page 27 Bolt Guard Cabte 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.
  • Page 28 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.

  • Page 29: Storage

    Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. _kCAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filtar. 6. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged widng. 9, Carburetor out of adjustment 10.Engine valves out of adjustment.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE LOSSof power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/didy oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Mowerbledeswlll 1. Obstruction in clutch lot rotate mechanism, 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Engine speed too slow. Poor grass discharge 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4, Mower deck not level. 5.
  • Page 33 Tt_AGTOP_"._oDEL HU_6_-P"9"L't' ,_14990...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.274990 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push NyJon 1/4" 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 166184 Harness Socket Light W/4152J...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - -MODEL N UMB ER 917.274990 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 175465 Rail, Frame RH 175282 Dtav/oar, Gt 73680700 Nut, CrownlockHex7/16-14UNC 163976X428 Gash YTGT 2 Cyl 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 145166 Support, Batre_y 175259X558 Hood Asm 121794X...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMB ER 917.274990 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.274990 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 75636 Washer, Thrust, Axle 174905(38 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 STD541437 Nut, Ctownleck 3/8-16 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 149176 Wheel, Hub Assembly 12000034 Klip, Ring 140080 Bolt, Hub 142509...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMB ER 917.274990 STEERINGASSEMBLY 45 _ 27 _...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.274990 STEERINGASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel, Steedng 178557 Axle Asm., Front 5855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm.. RH 6266H Beadng, Race Thrust Harden 121748;< Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 121232X...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990 ENGINE 21 _ I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMB ER 917,274990 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION Engine(SeeBreakdown)Kohler ModelNo,CV674-Y5544 149723 Muffler 121361X Pul!ey V-Idler 177748 Keeper Asm, Belt Engine 175287 Bushing 170056 Clutch Ek_ctric 143996 Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch 151346 Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 YffGt 96 10_227X Pad Spacer 106082X...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMB ER 917.274990 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 14(_651 Bracket, Pivot Seat 140675 SVap, Fender 127018)( Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 145006 Clip, Push in, Hinged STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3JS-16Unc 124181X Spdng, Seat Cprsn 171877 Bolt 5/16-18Uncx 3/4 w/Seres 174894 Pan, Seat...
  • Page 45 171702 Decal, Hood, RH 171703 Decal, Hood, LH 177415 Decal, Hood Side Panel 133644 Decal, Maintenance 177416 Decal, Engine 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 4900J Decal, ClutcWBrake 146047 Decah V-Belt Ddve Schematic WHEELS & TIRES I_EY PART...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMB ER 917.274990 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRiPTiON 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 177535 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 12000022 E-RiogTruarc#5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 71110624 Bolt, FinRex 3/8-16uncxl-1/2 175830 Grip, Handle Fluted 175831 Button, Plunger 122364X...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990 TRANSAXLE ,;:::o"...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990 TRANSAXLE KEY PART DESCRIPTION Axle Shaft 4197R 120(X)034 Retaining Ring Final Drive Gear 4183R Differential Gear 4216R Differential Pinion 4215R Differential Carrier 4217R Axle Thrust Washer 174728 74020652 Soft, Hex Hd 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 (1 •...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.274990 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER75544 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER 0--t0 11 / e._tl _m15 © ©...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER75544 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART DESCRIPTION 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/ gasket (Includes 2, 3) 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather 24-096-59-S Cover, breather M-645020-S Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x20 X-75-23-S Plug, allen hd. 1/8" 25-351-01-S Lifter valve !4) 24-755-68-S Kit, valve tram...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.274990 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER75544 IGNITION/CHARGING PART DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18-S) M-403025-5 Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 X-25-92-S Washer, plain 5/16" (4) 24-112-04-S Spacer, grass screen (4) 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder (4) 24-157-03-S 12-086-14-S...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.274990 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM I ENGINE CONTROLS o--i I LUBRICATION Z__ ', t0/_ (_--11 f}'/_...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION M-839080-S Screw, bex. flange MSx1.25xE0 25-098-08oS Starter, solenoid shift (Includes 4-7) M-841080-S Nut, hex. flange M8x1.25 25-435-04-S Kit, solenoid 25-755-33-S Kit, pinion ddve (Includes 6_ng 25-141-05-S 25-221-01-S...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 9 17,274990 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 EXHAUST ] CRANKSHA_] FUELSYSTEM I...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990 KOHLEB ENGiNE-MODELNUMBERCV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRIPTION 24-014-72"S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST PART DESCRIPTION 24-041-02-S Gasket exhaust 25-072-04-S Stud, M8x1,25x33 PA-75544 Replacement Engine 24 782 14 Miniblock 24 755 108-SGasket FUEL SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING Operate your Tractor up end down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. caution when changing direction SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL...
  • Page 60 Forrepairofmajorbrand appliances in your own home... no matterwho made it,no matterwho sold 1-800-4-MY-HOME @ Any'dine, (1-8(_) V,_YW.Se_l;.¢OI31 Forrepairofcarry-in products likevacuums,lawnequipment, a nd electronics, callforthenearestSears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 www_ Forthe replacementparts,accassodes and owner'smanuals that you need to do-it-yourself,carlSears PartsDirectS"! 1-800-366-PART (1-8(X_-366-7278) www.sems.con_...

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