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Craftsman 917.275033 Owner's Manual

23.0 hp, 50" mower electricstart 6 speed
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Owner's Manual
GARDEN TRACTOR
23.0 HP, 50" Mower
ElectricStart
6 Speed
Model No.
917.275033
This product has a low emission engine which operates
I_
differently from previously built engines. Before
start the en-
you
gine, read and understand this Owner's Manual,
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, Mon - Sat
SEARS, ROEBUCKAND
CO., HOFFMAN
ESTATES, IL60179
U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by retuming your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing, objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. 4UkLook for this symbol to point out • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely important safety precautions.
  • Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off and be sedously injured or interfere • Mow up and down slopes, not across. with safe machine operation. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Never allow children to operate the limbs, etc.
  • Page 5 • Remove obstacles such as recks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other limbs, etc. people before mowing. Stop machine if • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. anyone enters the area. Uneven terrain could overturn the •...

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble Gasoline 3.5 Gallons and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the =SAFETY RULES". Capacity Unleaded and Type: Regular REPAIR AGREEMENT Oil Type SAE 10W30 A Repair Agreement is available on this (above 32°F) product, Contact your nearest Sears 'API-SF-SJ):...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steedng Sleeve Steering Extension Wheel Insert Steedng Sleeve Seat <:_ (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gsuge _(1) Knob Mower (2) Flanged (5) Retainer Springs loop) (2) Retainer Springs (1)Front Plate Assembly i (single loop) © (2) Shoulder Bolts (2) Centerlock Nuts (2) Wheels...

  • Page 8: Check Battery

    Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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

    INSTALL SEAT TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. function of controls) 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise washer secudng seat to cardboard attachment lift lever to its highest packing and set aside for assembly of position.

  • Page 10: Check Tire Pressure

    INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with Be sure tractor is on level surface and notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower suspension arms are raised with mower side-to-side to give space attachment lift control.
  • Page 11 CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS / CHECKLIST For best cutting results, mower should be Before you operate your new tractor, we propedy leveled. See "TO LEVEL wish to assure that you receive the best MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and performance and satisfaction from this 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 OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,NEON ENGINEOFF O,LPRESSORE L.GRTSON OVI,_T_M. ] FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L...
  • Page 13 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locationsof various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Ignition Switch Position Ammeter hment h Switch Throttle Control Lift Lever...
  • 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 perform ng any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 15 The cutting height range is approximately 3. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- TO STOP MOWER BLADES - sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These disengage attachment clutch control.

  • Page 16: To Start Engine

    TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATrACH- IMPORTANT: When operating in MENTS temperatures below32°F(0oc), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help Tow only the attachments that are insure good cold weather starting. recommended by and comply with CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called specifications of the manufacturer of your gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) tractor.

  • Page 17: Cold Weather Starting

    • 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.

  • Page 18: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _._. _._/'_ Check Brake C_oerait o ft v" Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades LubricationChart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Termlnads Check; Transaxle Cooitng Check V-Belts v0 v' Check Engine OII Level Change Engine OII (with oll filter) Change Engine 011(without oll filter)
  • Page 19 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 20 • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery belts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on •_0 your tractor is maintenance free. Do not TEMPERATURE RANGEANTICIPATED BEFOR_ NEXTOIL CHANGE attempt to open or remove caps or covers.
  • Page 21 ENGINE OIL FILTER Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Replace the engine oil filter every season remove the blower housing and other or every other oil change if the tractor is cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins used more than 100 hours in one year.
  • Page 22 WARNING: TO AVIOD SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. 5.
  • Page 23 • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift Mandrel link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16". • Recheck measurements after adjust- ing. Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of BOTH FRONT UNKS MUST BE EQUAL Mower to Ground...
  • Page 24 Idler Pulleys Spring L.H. Mandrel Electric Cover Clutch Pdmary Idler Arm Pulley L.H. Mandrel Bolt in Mower Housing Mower Drive Belt Belt Keepers TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE 12. Reinstall mower to tractor (See BELT =INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this Park the tractor on level surface.
  • Page 25 2. Remove mower drive belt from electric 2. Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor clutch pulley only (See "TO REPLACE measures .012" at all three slot MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section locations cut in the side of brake plate. of this manual).
  • Page 26 TO CHECK TOE-IN - Retaining Washers 1. Position front wheels straight ahead. Ring 2. Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions "A" Axle Cover and "B"). • Front dimension =A" should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear dimension "B". TO ADJUST TOE-IN - TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK 1.
  • Page 27 Positive terminal must be connected first 2. Retighten jam nut against spring bushing. to prevent sparking from accidental IMPORTANT: Do not adjust for maximum grounding. 1. Lift hood to raised position. spdng tension when using light attach- ments such as a mower. Adjust lift lever Remove terminal guard.
  • Page 28 2. Check that speed control lever is (countemlockwise) increases the supply against stop screw. If it is not, loosen of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/ air mixture. casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw. IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and the seats in carburetor may result if...
  • Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract storage at the end of the season or if the moisture which leads to separation and tractor will not be used for 30 days or formation of acids during storage.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not =CHOKED" 2. See "TO START ENGINE" properly, in Operation section. Engine flooded.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ LOSSof power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Wom/damaged mower 2. Replace mower ddve belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID RE D FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) ELECTRIC CLUTCH (PEDAL OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY #1 SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) (OPTIONAL) LINE SPARK PLUGS IGNITION UNIT .)PLUGS FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID Fro SWITCH HEADLIGHTS C+GrS+H IGNITION SWITCH PO_RION CIRCUIT...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Boll Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 BOIl 114-20x 7.5 Zinc 150109 HolddownBatteryDash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 176138 Switch InterlockPush-In 175688 Hamess SocketLightW/Bulb 150775 Cable, Battery 108824X...

  • Page 36: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION BracketAsm., Fender 175465 Rail, Frame RH 175315 ScrewThdrol. 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 175282 Drawbar, Gt 17060620 Washer 13/32 x I x 14 Ga. 73680700 Nut, Crownlock Hex 7/16-14UNC 19131614 Guide, Belt Gear Drive 163976)(428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl...

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODE L NUMBER 917.275033 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nyliner 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 150035 Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1 17490508 Screw Thdro15116-18 x 314 74321016 Actuator,InterlockSwitch STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 178575 Nut,Centadock#10-24 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 73931000 Cover,Pedal 149176...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.275033 STEERING A6SEMBLY 1313" ,40" ,/_' <"...

  • Page 41: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel, Steenng 178557 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting,Grease 161849 SpindleAsm, LH 161848 SpindleAsm., RH 6266H Beadng,Race ThrustHarden Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 121748X 12000029 Ring,Klip#T5304-75 121232X Cap,Spindle 74781044 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4 136518...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 ENGINE • 37 IsPA.K A..ES_. K,T I...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 ENGINE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Engine(See Breakdown)Kohler 123487X ClampHose ..ModelNo.CV674-75544 17490636 Screw'l-I" 3/8-16 x2-1/4 UNC Muffler 17490664 Screw 1-I" 3/8-16 x 4 UNC 149723 Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x 121361X PulleyV-Idler 126197X .25O 177748 Keeper Asm.

  • Page 44: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 SEAT ASSEMBLY ..-.---16 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1805.98 Seat 123740X Spring,Cprsn 180166 123976X Bracket, Pivot Seat Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 Washer 17/32x1-3/16x12 Ga. 140675 19171912 Strap, Fender 166369 145OO6 Knob,Seat Clip, Push In, Hinged STD541437...

  • Page 45: Wheels And Tires

    164065 Decal, InsertStrg 177415 Decal,Hood Side Panel 138047 Decal, Battery 133644 Decal,Maintenance 174969 Reflector,TaillightLH 177416 Decal,Engine 174970 Reflector,TaillightRH 163204 Decal,Fender,Craftsman 138311 Decal, Handle LftHeight 156439 Decal,FenderDanger Adjust(LiftHandle) 181249 Decal,Clutch/Broke 179768X428 Pad, FootrestLH 146047 Decal, V-Belt Drive 179769X428 Pad, FootrestRH Schematic...

  • Page 46: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 42 43...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBE R 917.275033 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X RodAsm., Lever 150233 Trunnion,InflnHeight 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 110807X Nut,Special Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 159189 Lever Asm., lift Rh 19131016 12000022 E-RingTruarc#5133-87 137150 Spdng,CompressionInf Hgt...

  • Page 48: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.275033 MOWER DECK 53.,...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 181606 MowerDeckWeldment50 137166 Stiffener,Arm Idler STD541413 Nut,Crownlock 5/16-18 173979 Keeper, Belt Idler 72110506 Bolt,Cardage 5/16-18 x 3/4 131494 Pulley, Idler Flat 7631J Runner,MowerLH 174375 Pulley,Ddven Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 138457 BracketAsm., Sway Bar S'i'D533107...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 TRANSAXLE...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 TRANSAXLE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4197R Axle Shaft 8119M NeedleBeadng 12000034 ThrustBearingRace RetainingRing 4,'220t:1 Final DdveGear 4209R 4199R 3rd ReductionPinion,Low 4th Reduction Gear 42.16R Differential G ear 4213R Differential P inion 4442R 4215R 3rd ReductionPinionSpacer 2nd Reduction Gear Shaft 4217R DifferentlalCarrier...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 KO_II.ER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674,TYPE NUMBER 75544 CYLINDEI_.JkD, VALVE AND BREATHER _--III o,_$...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKCASE HEADNALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRIP_ON DESCRIPTION 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/ 24-032-01-S Seal, oil front Crankcase gasket (Includes 2, 3) 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather _USE: Miniblock 24 782 14) 24-096-59-S Cover, breather 24-294-13-S...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I l/tz AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.275033 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/CHARGING PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755"15"S Kit, grass screen 24-027-20-S 2HQusing'-4) blower (Includes (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18-S) 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (3) M-403025-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM J ENGINE CONTROLS I • ?---I OIL PAN I LUBRICATION...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.275033 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 OIL PAN/LUBRICATION STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-83g080-S 24-199-07-S Pan, oil assembly Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 (2) _ncludes 2-10) M-645025-S 25-098-08-S Starter, solenoid shift crew, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 (2) NlnCludes4-7) M-631005-S...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.275033 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM I 2" ,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-)%...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275033 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-853-61-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) _ncludes 2-4) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup 24-041-15-S asker, cadouretor 24-053-61 Carburetor assembly (For EXHAUST information only not available separatety) PART...

  • Page 63: Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1_ lopss greater than 1S degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent changing direction on slopes. 1. FOld ;;_l.,,-_r--;-,-,_,;--;-.-,:7--- :..-2-.-;-.-; -_.--- 2. Hold page before you so that Its left edge Is vcrtlcally parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure, 3, Sight across the fold In the direction of hill slope you want to measure, 4.
  • Page 64 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Forrepair o fmajor brand appliances In yourownhome... nomatter whomadeit,nomatter w hosold _ 1-800-4-MY-HOME_ /_j_n_day or night (1-e00-_S_S3) (u.sA a nd Canada) Forrepairofcany-inproducts likevacuums,lawnequipment, a nd electronics, callforthe nearestSears Partsand RepeJrCenter. 1-800-488-1222 AnyUn_ d ay orrtJt (U.SAody) Forthere_ parts, a ccessod_ andowner's manuals thatyou needto(:k:Pit-yourself,...

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