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Craftsman 917.275643 Owner's Manual

18.5 hp, 42" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
18.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275643
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 pro, Mort - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pro, Mort - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    After the first 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be avail- able but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- in.gobjects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Never direct discharged material _bWARNING; In order to prevent ac- toward anyone. Avoid discharging cidental starting when setting up, trans- material against a wall or obstruction.
  • Page 4 II. SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a major factor related to loss of be seriously injured or interfere with control and tip-over accidents, which can safe machine operation. Children who result in severe injury or death.
  • Page 5 • Remove gas-powered equipment from • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or the truck or trailer and refuel it on the other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel ground. If this is not possible, then spillage and remove any fuel-soaked refuel such equipment with a portable debris.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    Champion RC12YC AGREEMENTS GAP: .030") Congratulations on making a smart pur- Ground Speed Forward: chase. Your new Craftsman® product is (MPH): Reverse: designed and manufactured for years of Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI dependable operation. But like all prod- Rear: 10 PSI ucts, it may require repair from time to time.
  • Page 7 Drain Tub_ For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory• When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the oper- ating position (seated behind the steering wheel)• TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM 3.
  • Page 8 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM 5. Removebanding holdingdeflector shield up against tractor. After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See adjusted. See '%0 ADJUST BRAKE" in Operation section for location the Service and Adjustments section of...

  • Page 9: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I'.,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE PAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Switch Ammeter Plunger...
  • Page 11 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 I or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety I mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 12 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Attachment Clutch Switch _,_. Attachemnt Pull Out To "Engage" Gauge wheels are properly adjusted Lift Lever High Position when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help "...
  • Page 13 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'I-FACH- TO OPERATE ON HILLS MENTS ,_,LWARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do Tow only the attachments that are recom- not drive across any slope. Use the slope mended by and comply with specifications guide at the back of this manual.
  • Page 14 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can below) attract moisture which leads to separa- 7. When engine starts, allow engine tion and formation of acids during storage. to run with the throttle control in the Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of choke position until the engine runs...
  • Page 15 3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. MOWING TIPS After the engine is running, move • Mower should be properly leveled for throttle control to slow position. With best mowing performance. See 'TO motion control lever in neutral (N) LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"...
  • Page 16 FILL IN DATES REoo ,R SERVICE ;2 E"VIOE OA'ES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Ik_s i Lubrication Chart Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle CoolLng Check...
  • Page 17 TRACTOR • When the engine is running with the ig- nition switch in the ROS "ON" position and Always observe safety rules when per- the attachment clutch engaged, any at- forming any maintenance. tempt by the operator to shift into reverse BRAKE OPERATION should NOT shut off the engine.
  • Page 18 TRANSAXLE COOLING • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper balancer. (When using a cone balancer, cooling. follow the instructions supplied with Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis- balancer.) sion while engine is running or while the...
  • Page 19 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL ENGINE OIL FILTER Determine temperature range expected Replace the engine oil filter every season before oil change. All oil must meet API or every other oil change if the tractor is service classification SG-SL. used more than 100 hours in one year. •...
  • Page 20 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER CLEAN AIR SCREEN The fuel filter should be replaced once Air screen must be kept free of dirt and each season, if fuel filter becomes chaff to prevent engine damage from clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu- overheating.
  • Page 21 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5.
  • Page 22 Check adjustment on right side of tractor. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Measure distance "D" directly in front of Adjust the mower while tractor is parked and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of on level ground or driveway. Make sure mower housing as shown.
  • Page 23 2. Work belt off both mandrelpulleysand 5. Road test tractor for proper stopping idler pulleys. distance as stated above. Readjust 3. Pull belt if necessary. If stopping distance is away from mower. still greater than five (5) feet in highest BELT INSTALLATION - gear, further maintenance is necessary.
  • Page 24 Neutral 7. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves Motion Control Lever Lock Gate and inside all belt guides and keepers. 8. install mower (See 'q'O iNSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual). Electric Clutch Clutch Clutching-- Adjustment Bolt Idler TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/...
  • Page 25 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK 3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable BATTERY then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. _WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- 4. Install new battery with terminals in erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame same position as old battery. and smoking materials away from bat- 5.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    In general, turning idle mixture valve in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to Hood the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mix- ture. Turning the idle mixture valve out Headlight Wire (counterclockwise) increases the supply Connector of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture.

  • Page 27: Storage

    Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol age at the end of the season or if the trac- or using ethanol or methanol) can attract tor will not be used for 30 days or more. moisture which leads to separation and _IIWARNING: Never store the tractor...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless dira_cted to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1, Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See 'q-O START ENGINE" in 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. 3.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil. (continued) 6. Faulty spark plug. 6.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 3, Frozen idler pulley, 3. Replace idler pulley, not rotate 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Contact a Sears or other (continued) qualified service center, 1.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID AMMETER FUSE (OPTIONAL) wHn_ [DISENGAGED) _-T--I ..CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) L ..SPAT SWfTCH .(NOT QCCUPIEDJ ----_--T--_--- ..REVERSE SWITCH .... -I--- SHORTING CONNECTOR NOTIN R EWRSE I ..ELECTRIC CLUTCH .....
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 ELECTRICAL • •...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603,.I Tray Battery 145211 Bolt Btr Front 1/4.20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 176138 Switch Interlock 175688...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _209 chassis-stealt_.sttt_23...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 193635X428 Dash 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 167203 Panel Dash LH 188702X010 Panel Dash RH 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/6-16 x 1/2 175260X615 Hood Assembly 162026 Plate Battery STD541437...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 GROUNDDRIVE • .._. 23 "_" _254 _-_39 ,_32 "26 drive-hydro.stir 73...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 GROUNDDRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION - - - Transaxle, HydroGear, 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 x Gr. 5-1.5 Model 314-0510 (See Break down) STD551143 Washer 192502 Rod Shift Fend. t 54778 Keeper Belt Engine 180505 Clutch Electric...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 STEERING ASSEMBLY " steedng_pl.lt_62...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275643 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 186094)(428 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Beedng Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring KJip #15304-75 175121 Link Drag STD551137...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 ENGINE s_ _ i I I I _ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.1cyl_51...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 176636X505 Control Throttle/Choke 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex Engine Bdggs Model 31 P777-0348-E1 (See Breakdown 137352 Muffler Asm Twin Lo-Tone 165291 Muffler Gasket 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 169837 Shield Heat 137180...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 LIFT ASSEMBLY liff-_.lpiece3...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 197980 Plunger Assembly 198070 Shaft Assembly, Lift 188822 Pin Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x21 Ga. 120183)( Bearing Nylon 175830 Grip Handle Fluted 139865 Unk Lift L.H. 139866 Link Lift R.H.
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_It.knob 21 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188719 Seat 134300 SpacerSplit 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 121250X SpringCprsn 145006 123976X Clip Push-In Nut Lock1/4 Lge FigGr. 5 Zinc STD541437 Nut Hex w/Ins 3/8-16 unc 124238X Cap SpringSeat 124181X...
  • Page 45 Decal V-Belt Schematic 186242 Decal Hood RH 187408 Decal Reflector RH 186243 Decal Hood LH 164065 Decal Steering Wheel 186572 Decal Fender Craftsman 193307 Decal Fender Opr. 146046 Decal V-Belt Drive Schematic 149516 Decal Battery 193654 Decal Dash 186331 Deca[ Hood Side Panel...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 MOWER DECK 113 111 21 23 24 118-_...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Housing 73900600 Nut Lock 3/8_16 unc STD533107 Bolt 140088 Guard Mandrel L.H. 138017 Bracket Asm Sway Bar Front STD624003 Retainer 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 48 r- , -nr'- SEALANT - 20W50 OIL - 78.80Z 127- SEAL AND O-RING...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bolt, Nylok 170351 Kit, Main Housing 142892 Main Housing, Machined 170411 Spacer, Brake Torsion Spring Bushing .865 X .985 X .790 170413 Bolt, Square Head - BraKe Nut, Castle 5/16-24 170352 Kit, Side Housing...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 43<_ 1264_ 146 wI _2c_gl e 7184 741,,_ 358 ENGINEGASKET SET 1270 617 0 524 Q 8420 1266 0 10"tgLABELKIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I I 1036EMISStON LABEL 2O O ,g S 1330REPAIRMANMAL I 1329 REPLACEMENTENGINE...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 1095 VAI_VE. _KET 6170 1025 1o5 _ 275 I_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL _')(_...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (MagnetoSide) 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 694352 _i Jet-Main (Standard) 697188 Sump-Engine 697228...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275643 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seal-Valve 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 690968 .+ Screw (Rocker Cover) 694476 Screw (Fuel Pump) 690960 Line-Vacuum 385A 690297 Screw (Fuel Pump) 697091 SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover) 697090 Pump-Fuel 690589 °...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up end down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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