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LAWN TRACTOR
17.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275380
[_
his 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
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5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
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- Page 1 IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman engine which operates this Owner's Manual, For answers to your questions about this product, Call:...
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Page 2: Warranty
Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts ... Sears Service RIDING EQUIPMENT if this Craftsman up according to the instructions any parts that are found to be defective to the guidelines of coverage warranted parts for the two full years. there will be no charges... -
Page 3: Operation
IMPORTANT:This cuttingmachine is capableof amputatinghands and feet andthrow- ing objects.Failureto observe the followingsafety instructionscould result in serious injury or death. WARNING: In order to preventac- cidental startingwhen setting up, trans- porting, adjustingor making repairs, always disconnectspark plug wire and place wire where it cannotcontact spark plug. - Page 4 II, SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related control and tip-over accidents, result in severe injury or death. tion on all slopes requires extra caution. you cannot back up the slope uneasy on it, do not mow it. • Mow up and down slopes, •...
- Page 5 • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,then refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable container,rather than from a gasoline dispensernozzle. • Keepthe nozzle in contactwith the rim of the fuel tank or containeropening at all times until fueling is complete.Do not use a nozzle lock-opendevice.
- Page 6 32°F) muffler is available Sears service section of this manual). REPAIR PROTECTION RC12YC AGREEMENTS Congratulations chase. Your new Craftsman® designed and manufactured dependable ucts, it may require time. That's when tion Agreement aggravation. Purchase a Repair now and protect hassle and expense.
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) 5/16 Lock Washer Boot Steerin_ _(1) Slope Sheet (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 Steering Wheel Adapter (1 Washer 1Lf)/32x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Knob For Future Use Keys -_-'_ Steering Extension Shaft...
- Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled unassembled for shipping purposes. all parts and hardware you assemble as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 3/4"...
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Page 9: Check Battery
Slide seat until a comfortable is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. Get off seat without moving justed position. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. Seat Seat Flat Washer Adjustment Knob CHECK BATTERY 1. - Page 10 CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were at the factory for shipping purposes. rect tire pressure is important cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower ing should be properly...
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON OPERATION SYSTEM(ROS) FUEL OIL PRESSURE OVER TEMP LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED LIGHTS ON FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) &...
- Page 12 KN OW YOU R TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Attachment Clutch Lever Light Switch Throttle/Choke Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Freewheel Control...
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Page 13: To Move Forward And Backward
The operation of any tractor eyes, which can result in severe or eye shields while or repairs. We recommend mask worn over spectacles. TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. -
Page 14: Reverse Operation
• The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during season and to over 3 inches months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. -
Page 15: To Start Engine
TOTRANSPORT When pushingor towing your tractor,be sure to disengagetransmissionby placing freewheelcontrolin freewheeling position. Freewheelcontrol is located at the rear drawbarof tractor. 1. Raise attachmentlift to highest posi- tion with attachmentlift control. 2. Pullfreewheelcontrolout and down into the slot and releaseso it is held in the disengagedposition. - Page 16 Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position key as soon as engine starts. not run starter continuously than fifteen seconds per minute. engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control position, wait a few minutes again.
- Page 17 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly best mowing performance. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" Service and Adjustments section manual. • The left hand side of mower should used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already cut.
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Page 18: Lubrication Chart
MAINTENANCE SOHEOU'E F ILL IN OATES ASYOUCOMPLETEREGULARSERVlCE C :i;; kkTBiraek; r Ope[ _i ° n Check Operator Presence Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level... - Page 19 TRACTOR Always observe safety ruleswhen per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest on a level, dry concrete or paved then brake must be checked (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
- Page 20 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend ening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual to mower and engine.
- Page 21 Change the oil after every 25 hours of op- eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before start- ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation.
- Page 22 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Debris may clog the engine's ing system. Remove blower housing clean area shown to prevent and engine damage. Air Screen Clean out chaff and debris MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded spark arrester (if equipped) as it could ate a fire hazard and/or damage.
- Page 23 WARNING: SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: TO AVOID Depress clutch/brake Place motion control Place attachment Turn ignition key to "STOP" Make sure the blades Disconnect spark come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove right side of tractor. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-...
- Page 24 Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring. Push clutch cable housing bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer Place flat washer and clutch idler pulley bolt and secure retainer spring. Install belt onto engine pulley.
- Page 25 BELT REMOVAL Remove mower from tractor REMOVE MOWER" in this section manual). Work belt off both mandrel idler pulleys. Pull belt away from mower. BELT INSTALLATION 1. Work belt around both mandrel and idler pulleys Make sure belt is in all pulley and inside all belt guides.
- Page 26 Engine Pulley Clutching Idler _ Stationary Idler j Center Span ... Keeper Transmission Input Pulley TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment be necessary. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel and lightly tighten.
- Page 27 If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. your tractor battery to start other vehicles. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1.
- Page 28 ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement emission control devices and systems, are being done at the customers may be performed by any non-road repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE...
- Page 29 Immediatelyprepareyour tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be usedfor 30 days or more. _CAUTION: Neverstore the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. Out of fuel. Engine properly. Engine Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water Loose or damaged Carburetor 10. Engine valves out of adjustment. - Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: appropriate section =ROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power Faulty spark (continued) Dirty fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. Water in fuel. 10. Spark 11. Dirty engine 12. Dirty/clogged 13. Loose 14. Carburetor 15. Engine adjustment, Excessive Worn, bent or loose blade. vibration Bent blade mandrel.
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Poor grass Engine discharge Travel speed Wet grass. Mower deck not level. Low/uneven Worn, Buildup trash under mower. Mower drive belt worn. Blades Improper Clogged holes from buildup leaves, mandrels.
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER SCHEMATIC 02836 193374 / 390 -" AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLUE YOUR TRACTOR EQUIPPED ALTERNATOR THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED BATTERY, OWN ELECTRICAL BECAUSE IGNITION SWITCH BRIGHTNESS WILL CHANGE POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" SPEED. M+G+A1 WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE RUN/OVERRIDE B+A1 SPEEDED B+A1...
- Page 34 TRACTOR ELECTRICAL 33 J 30 / - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380...
- Page 35 TRACTOR ELECTRICAL KEY PART NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery Fender 176138 Switch, Interlock 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152j...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _209 -209 ;j209 38_114 chassis-Laser-It.stlt...
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Page 37: Chassis And Enclosures
TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES NOTE: - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 193510X012 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X613 Hood Assembly Laser... -
Page 38: Ground Drive
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 GROUND DRIVE 78 76 dfive.hydro,stlt_72... - Page 39 TRACTOR GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless (See Breakdown) 192502 Rod Shift Fender STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 74490544 Bolt Hex FLGHD STD541431 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/16-18 STD541437 Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 130564 Knob 1/2-13...
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Page 40: Steering Assembly
TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY / ... "--'2 ... 2-" 82 / steering pl.lt 58 - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275380 1" •... - Page 41 TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 PART DESCRIPTION 186780 Steering Wheel 175131 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, 121748X Washer 25t32...
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Page 42: Optional Equipment
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275380 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.lcyl... - Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER ENGINE NOTE: All component 1 inch = 25.4 mm 917,275380 PART DESCRIPTION 170545 Control Throttle/Choke 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine Briggs Model (See Breakdown) 137352 Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt 165291 Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated 148456 Tube Drain oil easy...
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Page 44: Seat Assembly
TRACTOR SEAT ASSEMBLY seaUt.knob_9 PART DESCRIPTION 188716 Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 180166 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 314 x 10 Ga. 145006 Clip Push In Hinged STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16... -
Page 45: Wheels And Tires
Decal, Hood, R.H. 186281 Decal, Hood, L.H. 179128 Decal, Deck "B" 42" 133644 Decal, Customer 193545 Decal Hood Side 186282 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 138047 Decal, Battery 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic WHEELS &TIRES 4,10 917.275380 PART... -
Page 46: Lift Assembly
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275380 LIFT ASSEMBLY 161718 lift-rh,lpiece... - Page 47 TRACTOR LIFT ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component 1 inch = 25.4 mm - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21t32 x 1 x21 120183X Bearing Nylong...
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Page 48: Mower Deck
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275380 MOWER DECK 10-.--< 9 .---_ 42 D man-t-path stlt 3... - Page 49 TRACTOR MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, STD533107 Bolt 138017 Bracket Assembly, Front 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck STD624008 Retainer Spring 178024 Bar Sway Deck 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 STD551137 Washer, Lock 140296 Washer, Hardened (The following blades available) 138971...
- Page 50 TRACTOR PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 _2" o7 _ 15 157 _113 _49_ - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275380 06_0 (_114_, " 87 _ "" "" I" " 191 • ... 185--...
- Page 51 TRACTOR PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 PART DESCRIPTION 772151 Cover LH. 770135 Case 776355 Counter Shaft 778263 Spur Gear 786197 Neutral Sleeve 778368 Bevel Gear (Incl. 14) (13 Teeth) 778368 Bevel Gear (Incl. 13) (13 Teeth) 778373 Ring Gear (54 Teeth) 786139 Drive Pin 792194...
- Page 52 TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20@ 6170 691_ 524 @ 8420 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL [ 1036 EMISSION LABEL I - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 NUMBER 31C707,TYPE 307_ 868 (_) 943 O 1266 0 NUMBER 0230-E1 lOI'11_ 584_...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET 617 0 1022 238 O 1022 6170 103z 6240 1022 ¢? 1 O2: 616_ 4o4,_ _ G14_ /_ /_%_5°5<_ 267 _,...
- Page 54 TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL 1266A O 1266 0 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 NUMBER 31C707,TYPE 108A 634A,_ 1091 121 CARBURETOR 104 _ 1270 105 _ 137 0 93'_ 1060 95 e' 117,_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 51(_ 1370 276@ NUMBER 0230-E1 OVERHAUL 987(_ 231_'...
- Page 55 TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL 305A 1267 803_ 310 1 __I 5o_ 462 ! 797 " 801A 1783A.@_ 544A 31o_ 803A NOTE: For Replacement Starter Motor, See Reference 309. - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 NUMBER 31C707, TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 1070 1051&...
- Page 56 TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL PART DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal 391086 Seal-Oil (Magneto 697106 Sump-Engine 698147 Head-Cylinder 692410 Gasket-Cylinder 697109 Gasket-Breather 697157 Screw (Breather 697113 Tube-Breather 697110 Gasket-Crankcase 690360 Screw (Cylinder 690946 Plug-Oil Drain 697127 Crankshaft 690947 Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 692125 Screw...
- Page 57 TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL PART DESCRIPTION 89838 Wrench-Spark 691691 Washer (Governor 697122 Elbow-Intake 698083 Filter-Air Cleaner 691261 Washer (Starter 696459 Alternator 691532 Strap-Starter 691251 Nut (Governor Control 693699 Drive-Starter 510A 497606 Drive-Starter 692024 Clutch-Drive 697086 Dipstick 691032 • Seal-Dipstick Tube 697184 Tube-Dipstick...
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
- Page 60 For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, no matter who made it, no matter For the replacement owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional and items like garage door openers and water heaters. 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com...