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26.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic
Transmission
Model No.
917.276081
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- Page 1 For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow aJJSafety Rules and Instructions before 1_800°659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am =5 pm, Men =Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Warranty..........2 Maintenance........1 6 SafetyRules .......... 3 Service andAdjustments.....20 ProductSpecifications......5 Storage..........29 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... 7 Troubleshooting ........3 0 Operation..........9 Repair Parts......... 34 MaintenanceSchedule......16 Sears Service......B ack Cover LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual, Searswill repair or replacefree of charge any parts that are foundto be defectivein materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Searswill...
- Page 3 mlV]PORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Be aware of the mower discharge direc- In order to prevent tion and do not point it at anyone.
- Page 4 Never carry children. They may fall off Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere with Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree safe machine operation. limbs, etc. Never allow children to operate machine. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. even terrain could overturn...
- Page 5 @@@@@ Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree Be sure the area is clear of other people limbs, etc. before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall Never carry passengers or children even with the blades...
- Page 6 Agreement today! Some limitations and exclusions apply. Congratulations on making a smart pur- For prices and additional information chase. Your new Craftsman® product call 1-800=827-6655. designed and manufactured for years dependable operation. But like all prod- SEARS INSTALLATION SERVmCE ucts, it may require...
- Page 7 Yournew tractor has been assembledat the factory. Reviewthe video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentionedin this manual,it means,from your point of view, when you are in the operatingposi- tion (seated behindthe steeringwheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON Adjustment UNPACKCARTON...
- Page 8 6. Start the engine.After engine has ,/'CHECKLIST started, movethrottle controlto idle Before you operate your new tractor, position. wish to assure that you receive the best 7. Releaseparking brake. performance and satisfaction from this 8. Slowly movethe motioncontrol lever Quality Product.
- Page 9 These symbols may appearon your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. I'.,I '_ SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL...
- Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THINSOWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATmNG 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. Light Switch Ammeter ignition Position Choke Attachment...
- Page 11 The operation of any tractor result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety SAFETYGLASSES glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a...
- Page 12 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTmNG HEmGHT Retainer Spring The cutting height is controlled by turn- ing the height adjustment knob in desired direction. ,, Turn knob clockwise (f_t) to raise cut- ting height. ,, Turn knob counterclockwise lower cutting height. The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2"...
- Page 13 BEFORE STARTmNG ENGmNE Avoid stopping or changing speed hills. CHECK ENGmNE Oral LEVEL If stopping is absolutely necessary, push The engine in your tractor has been brake pedal quickly to brake position shipped, from the factory, already filled and engage parking brake.
- Page 14 TO START ENGINE NOTE: In extreme cold conditions, engine will not start you may need to dis- When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will engage the motion drive belt as follows: take extra cranking time to move fuel from Be sure parking...
- Page 15 MOWING TiPS Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move Tire chains cannot be used when throttle control to slow position. Disen- mower housing is attached to tractor. gage parking brake. Mower should be properly leveled Move motion control...
- Page 16 F,LL,. BATES AS YOU CO M P LETE /__'_E D,,,," REGULAR SERVICE f_/£-'Ay£'_'_v SERVICE DATES Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades I_:_ Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals t,," Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts...
- Page 17 TRACTOR mMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. on mandrel assembly. Install and tighten blade bolt securely BRAKE OPERATION (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet mMPORTANT:...
- Page 18 Adding or checking level of electrolyte not necessary. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery c -_o -2'0 -_ terminals can cause the battery to "leak" TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oilvi_c @aftle power.
- Page 19 CLEAN AmR mNTAKE/COOUNG AREAS 7. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstickfor checkinglevel. Foraccurate reading, To insure proper cooling,make sure the grass screen,cooling fins, and other exter- tightendipstickcap securelyonto the nalsurfacesof the engine are kept clean tube before removingdipstick. Keepoil at all times. at "FULL:' l ine on dipstick.Tightencap Every 100 hoursof operation(more often onto the tube securely when finished.
- Page 20 WARNmNG: T O AVOmD SERmOUS mNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMmNG ANY SER- VmCE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brakepedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachmentclutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 3. Turn ignitionkey to "STOP"and removekey. 4. Makesure the bladesand all movingparts havecompletelystopped. 5.
- Page 21 ALTERNATE SIDE-TO-SIDE NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged ADJUSTMENT METHOD pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower Raise mower to its highest position. side-to-side to give space between plate Measure height...
- Page 22 TO REPLACE MOWER DRmVE BELT NOTE: Each full turn of nut "C" will change dim. "B" by approximately 3/16". MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower Park tractor on a level surface. Engage at front than rear, tighten nut "D"...
- Page 23 R.H. MandreU Cover Electric Pulley Idler Pulleys m.m_ Mandrel m.m_ Suspension Primary Idler Arm TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC- 10. Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely. ONDARY) DRmVE BELT 11. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary Park the tractor...
- Page 24 Secondary Udbr Udbr Arm Pulley pring Secondary Center Mower BUade (Secondary) Drive BeUt m.m. Mandrel Disengage transmission by placing TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH freewheel control in "transmission dis- The electric clutch should provide years engaged" position. Pull freewheel con- of service. The clutch has a built-in brake...
- Page 25 FRONT WHEEL TOE4N/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in Retainer camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Spring TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAmRS Drive Belt Tension FRONT WHEEL -...
- Page 26 2. Connectone end of the BLACKcable TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C) of Raise hood. fully charged battery. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the 3. Connectthe other end of the BLACK backside of the grill. cable (D) to good chassisground, Replace bulb in holder...
- Page 27 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Maintenance, repair, or replacement Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your the emission control devices and systems, engine does not operate properly due to which are being done at the customers suspected carburetor problems, take your pense, may be performed by any non-road tractor...
- Page 28 ance indicates that alcohol blended fuels Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. nol) can attract moisture which...
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in rnanuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Wiii not start 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before Engine...
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" Adjust throttle control. position. Clean underside of mower Build=up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON 1. Remove obstruction. Mower blades wiii 1. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
- Page 33 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.276081 SCHEMATmC BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH © CLUTCH / BRAKE • (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) PTO (DISENGAGED) • GROUNDING CONNECTOR BLUE FUEL i _PARK PLUGS BLACK "_ (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL.
- Page 34 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.276081 ELECTRmCAL...
- Page 35 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276081 ELECTRmCAL PART DESCRmPTmON 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 Nylon 1/4" 176138 Switch Inter!ock Pushqn 175688 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 4152J...
- Page 36 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.276081 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-stealth 43-vgt...
- Page 37 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276081 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRiPTiON 180375 Rail, Frame RH 175282 Drawbar, Gt 73680700 Nut 7/16-14 187934X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyi 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 184668 Support, Battery 175260X615 Hood Asm...
- Page 38 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.276081 GROUNDDRIVE 117\ 153_ /145 drive 6-vgt...
- Page 39 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.276081 GROUND DRmVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 Unc Transaxle Hydro Gear 73680700 Fastener Christmas Tree 331-3000 (See Breakdown) 133835 Bracket Shift 7070E Key 1/4 x 2+5 141004 7563R Washer Thrust 142918 O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear STD561210 Pin, Cotter 154739...
- Page 40 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.276081 STEERmNG ,,.31 i I I I II /" >...
- Page 41 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276081 STEERmNG KEY PART DESCFtmPTmON 159944X428 Wheel, Steering 178557 AxIe Asm. Front 183226 Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 SpindIe Asm. RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Ktip #T5304-75 184946X505...
- Page 42 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276081 ENGINE [ SPARK ARRESTER KIT 1 engine ELS 1-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490664 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 UNC Engine (See Breakdown) 126197X Washer 1-1/20D x15/32 ID x .250 Briggs Model No. 446777-0244-E1 STD551143 Washer Lock 7/16 149723 Muffler...
- Page 43 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.276081 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat 5-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188714 Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123740X Spring, Cprsn 140675 Strap, Fender Assembly 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 145006 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. Clip, Push h, Hinged STD541437 Nut 3/8-16 Unc...
- Page 44 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276081 DECALS KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164094 186725 Decal Hood Side Phi Decal Dash 149516 178482 Decal Deck HVYDTY DecaI Battery DNGR/PSN 182786 Decal Dash PaneI ENG Asm Decal Hood RH 186242 164065 Decal Insert Strg Decal Hood LH 138047 Decal Battery...
- Page 45 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.276081 UFT ASSEMBLY lift rh 8 KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm. Lever 138057 Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc 180045 Shaft Asm. Lift Vgt 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator 159189 Lever Asm. Lift Rh 123935X Plug, Hole 12000022 Screw Hex Wsh 5/16-18 x 1...
- Page 46 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276081 MOWER DECK !131 184_ J_25 mower deck.48 standard 1-vgt...
- Page 47 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276081 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 180358 Deck Weldment 174373 Arm, Idler Secondary 178915 Bracket Asm, Sway Bar 180806 Cover, Mandrel Deck 4939M Retainer Spring 137729 Screw, Thdroll. 1/4-20 x 5/8 178024 Arm, Suspension, Rear 180808 V-Belt, Mower, Secondary (Sway Bar)
- Page 48 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.276081 TRANSA×LE=-MODELNUMBER331-3000 z-76 /t22 /2', SEA{ANT 20W50 20,3 KIT, SEAl...
- Page 49 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276081 TRANSAXLE==MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 Part Part Description Description 161122 Kit housing main 161150 Gear, differential bevel (310-3000) Main housing 161151 Gear, differential bevel pinion Lip seal (310-3000) Flange bearing 161152 Shaft, differential (310-3000) Trunnion bushing 161163 Plate, differential thrust...
- Page 50 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276081 BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244=E1 188_,_ 255 _ 276@ 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 1329 REPLACEMENTENGINE 868_ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 447A_ 1022_...
- Page 51 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276081 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244°E1 1022 1022 1029 1100 798_.;:_ 914'_ 1023_ 1_,,_ 3 y 383_ 505 @ 1054_ 24o_ 1251 38538_7_ 788_628 " _ ,2_1 072_ LI__°_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL lO_____ 13o o. o16_ _,_(._ 552A...
- Page 52 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.276081 BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER446777,TYPE NUMBER0244=E1 1070_' 1005 75 @ 573 _ 1119 '_ 358 ENGINE GASKET 868 _) 943 0 51 _ 1022 524 _ ""_J 311 " 797 / 797, 163 _ 276 @ 801"_ >...
- Page 53 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.276081 BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER446777,TYPE NUMBER0244=E1 PART PART DESCRmPTION DESCRIPTmON 699753 Cytinder Assembly 699729 Tube-Fuel Transfer 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 690994 aS Gasket-Float Bowl 391086 • SeaFOiI (Magneto Side) 699722 Kit-Choke Shaft 699747 Sump-Engine 699726 G Nozzle-Carburetor 697580 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 1) 690979 Key-Timing...
- Page 54 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276081 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244°E1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 697820 Screw (Back Plate) 865B 691015 Cover-Air Guide 690999 Plate-Carburetor 690968 • + Sea!-Valve 698754 Filter-Air Charier Cartridge 691127 Screw (Rocker Cover) 691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 694000 Hose-Vacuum 447A...
- Page 55 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 WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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