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Craftsman 917.275222 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
JCRAFTSMAN°J
25.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
48" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.275222
• 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 pro, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
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 pro, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordedng ..... Beck Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipmentis maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instrucUonsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in matedal or workmanship.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cuffing machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in sadous injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION U, SLOPE OPERATION • Reed, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructionsin the manual and on the control and tipover accidents, which can re-...
  • Page 4 IlL CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a close Tragic accidents can occur if the operator area. is not alert to the presence of children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blaq Children are often attracted to the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that you will not have to stop or shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer of • Avoid startingor stopping on a slope. If your tractor.

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS We have competent, well-trained techni- cians and the proper tools to service or GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS repair this tractor. CAPACITY UNLEADED Please read and retain this manual. The AND TYPE: REGULAR instructionswill enable you to assemble OIL TYPE SAE 10W30 and maintain your tractor properly.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve SteedngWheellnse_ Steedng Sleeve Extension Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Mower _2)Flanged (5) Retainer Spdngs P'ms (double loop) Assembly (1)Front Plate (2) Retainer Spdngs (single loop) (4) Adjusting Bar Gauge Wheels (4) Shoulder Bolt /!'_L_ Spdngs...
  • Page 8 Video Cassette Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    Yournew 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. TOOLS REQUIRED 6.
  • Page 10 5. Pivot seat and pan forward and HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR assemble adjustment knob and fl; CHECK BATTERY washer loosely. Do not tighten. 1. Lift hood to raised position. 6. Lower seat into operating positioi NOTE: If thisbattery is put into service sit in seat.
  • Page 11 TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELSTO MOWER DECK Operation section for location and function of controls) The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when 1. Press llft lever plunger and raise operating mower. Be sure they are attachment llft lever to its highest posiUon.
  • Page 12 7. Place the suspension arms on 11. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spdng with with double loop retainer spdng. loops up as shown. 12.Turn height adjustment knob clock- wise to remove slack from mower 8.
  • Page 13 V'CHECKUST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor,we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product. Please review the following checklist: ,/'All assembly instructions have been completed. `/No remaining loose parts in carton. `/Battery is propedy prepared and charged.
  • Page 14 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BA'rrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF elL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP "_ LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED...

  • Page 15: Operation

    KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiadze yourself with the locations of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hourmeter Ignition Light Switch Switch Choke Control Attachment Clutch...
  • Page 16 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 performingany adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 17 TO OPERATE MOWER The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- Your tractor is equipped with an operator sured from the ground to the blade tip presence sensing switch. Any attempt by with the engine not running. the operator to leave the seat with the These heights are approximate and may engine ronning and the attachment clutch...
  • Page 18 TO TRANSPORT • For cold weather operationyou should change oilfor easier starting(Sea "OIL When pushing or towing your tractor, be VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte- sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling nance section of this manual). •...
  • Page 19 AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION WARM UP NOTE: Beforestartilg, readthe warm and coldstaring proceduresbolow. Before driving the unit in cold weather, 6. Insert key into ignition and turn key the transmission should be warmed up as clockwise to "START" position and follows: release key as soon as engine starts. 1.
  • Page 20 5. Move motion control lever to neutral • When mowing large areas, start by (N) position. Shut- off engine and set turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, parking brake. 6. Engage transmission by placing driveways, etc.
  • Page 21 FILL IN DATES REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES CheCkBrakeOper&tlon ;11_ ChOCk Tire pre_ure Ch_k Operator PreSence and Inted_k Systems R Ch._ forLoo... F .t..er_ Sherpen/Repla_ Mower BLades Lubrlcstl°n Chart Check BattePJ LeVel Clean BattaP/and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling I# # Adjust Blade Ben(s) Tension Adjust Motion DriVe Belt(I) Tension (l_s Check Engine OII Level...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure properassembly. 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 fiat washer in exact order as shown. if tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in 5.
  • Page 23 • Keep battery andterminals clean. ENGINE • Keep b attery bolts tight. LUBRICATION • Keep small vent boles open. Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. with API service classification SF-SJ. NOTE: The odginal equipment battery on Select the oil's SAE viscositygrade your tractor is maintenance free, Do not according to your expected operating...
  • Page 24 D rainValve 9, Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut. 10, Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob. Foam Draiia__cIosed Pre-Cleaner Cartridge CLEAN AIR SCREEN LockedPosition Plate Rubber Air screen must be kept free of dirt and Seal chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 25 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: kl. Depress brake pedal fullyand setparking brake. 2.Place a ttachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position, 3, Tum ignition key =OFF" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5.
  • Page 26 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut EQUAL IN LENGTH will change mower height about 3/16". • Recheck measurements after adjust- ing. BottomEdgeof Bottom Edgeof Mowerto Ground Mowerto Ground .Nut =G" FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to- side.
  • Page 27 R.H. Mandrel Cover BeltTensionRod Electric (Disengaged , Crutch Pultey P_ition) _,_7 Idler Pulleys Spring Arm R.H. Mandrel R.H. Suspension Arm Primary Idler Arm TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE 7. Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely. BELT 8.
  • Page 28 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric dutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-inbrake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually,the internal brake will wear Retainer Spdng which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required. Tension Adjustments should be made by your Handle...
  • Page 29 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- 3, Repair tire and reassemble. MENT 4. Replace washers and snap retaining dng securely in axle groove. If staering wheel crossbars are not 5. Replace axle cover. horizontal (left to right)when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove REAR WHEEL - steering wheel and reassemble per Block rear axle securely.
  • Page 30 INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged widng may cause ) tractorto run poorly,stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check widng. See electrical widng diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holderis locate( behind the dash.
  • Page 31 ENGINE 2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor Maintenance, repair, or replacement of choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the the emission control devices and sys- Maintenance section of this manual). tems, which are being done at the 3.
  • Page 32 ACCELERATION TEST - NOTE: The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted. 5. Move throttle control lever from slow to 2. Idle speed setdna - With throttle fast position. If engine hesitates or control lever in slow position, engine dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle should idle at 1200 RPM.
  • Page 33 expedance indicates that alcohol Immediately prepare your tractor for blended fuels (called gasohol or using storage at the end of the season or if the ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tractor will not be used for 30 days or which leads to separation and formation more, of acids dudng storage.

  • Page 34: Service And Adjustments

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Willnot start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2, See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section, properly. 3, Wait several minutes before 3, Engine flooded. attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4.
  • Page 35 "rROUBLESHOO_NG CHART CAUS E CORRECTION PROBLEM Lossofpower 1. Cuffing too much grass/too 1. Set in =Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in =CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. 3. Clean underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Vlower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. mechanism. _ot rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower ddve belt. ddve belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4.
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275222 SCHEMATIC BATTERy SOLENC_D i ....(PEDAL UP) ..---m, (DISENGAGED) pRESENCE ELAy #1 SEAT SVdTCH (NOT OCCUPIED) S_PARK GAp P LUGS (2 PLUQ_ O_ TVVIN ENGINE_ FUEL SHUT SOLENOID REGULATO S'W1TC HEADUGHTS _SR1ON Q_UIT...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 917.275222 ELECTRICAL i ......r ..
  • Page 39 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275222 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 Bagery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 166184 Harness Socket LightW/4152J 4152J...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 917.275222 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 17_.._ *"-130...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR- MODEL N U MBER 917.275222 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175465 Rail, FrameRH 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 175282 Drawbar, Gt 176018 Bracket AsrrL, Susp Chas.Rh 738007(0 Nut, Lock Hex 7116 Unc 17490608 Screw Thdrc_. 3/8-16 x 1/2 163976)(428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 175476...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275222 GROUND DRIVE 117\...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275222 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Hydro Gear 133835 Fastener Christmas Tree 311-3500 (See Breakdown) 141004 Bracket Shi9 9396E Key 1/4 x 1/4 x 2 142918 O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear STD561210 Pin, Cotter 154739 Line Fuel Hydro 15"VGT 140507 Wheel, Hub Assembly 142917...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 917.275222 STEERING...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275222 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel,Steering 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asrn, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Beadng, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25132 x 1-5/_ x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip#T5304-75 121232X Cap, Spindle 74781044...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 917.275222 ENGINE 2t _ I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145006 C_ip Engine (See Breakdown) ..Kohler Model No. CV26-69940 100105(0 Washer Spilt 149723 Mu61er 123487X ClampHose 121361X 17490636 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC Pulley V-Idler 17490664 Scre,v TT 3/8-16 x 4 UNC...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275222 SEAT A SSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 121249)( Spacer, Split 140675 Strap, Fender 123740X SpSng,Cprsn 127018X BOlt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x 62 123971_ Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr.
  • Page 48 175291 Decal V-Belt Schem ENGAsm 177419 Decal Hood Side Pnl 171702 DeCal Hond RH Graftsman 177665 Decal Dash panel 171703 DeCal Hood LH Craftsman 164065 Decal Insert Strg 140837 Decal Brake Parking Saddle 138047 Decal BatteP/ 133644 Decal Maintenance 166960...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 917.275222 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 r,... KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X STD551037 Washer 13132x3i8x16Ga. Rod Asm., Lever 177535 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 137150 Sphng, Compression tnf Hgt 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh STD560907 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2 12000022 E-Ring Truarc#51334B7...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 917.275222 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR- MODEL N U MBER 917.275222 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 174346 DeckWetdrnent Mower 48 174368 V-Belt, Mower, Primary 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 73680600 Nut, Crowrdock 3/8-16 UNC 4939M Retainer Spring 72110612 Bolt, Cart. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway 175820...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275222 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 311-3500...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275222 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 311-3500 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP'BON 161122 Main Housing Assembly 169535 Ball Brg 6205-1 178317 R.H. Housing Assembly 161157 Seal l"ld X 2.0472 _ X 0.375" 169522 Center Section Assembly 161153 Shaft, Axle 161125 Spacer 142884...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275222 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26, TYPE NUMBER 69540 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE & BREATHER • 1__,;4 L_ 7 o--I --11...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 917,275222 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26, TYPE NUMBER 69540 CRANKCASE HEADNALVF.JBREAT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-033-03-S Kit, breather" covet w/gasket 24-032-Q1-S Seal, oll front _lncludes 2,3) Crankcase 24.041-23-S Gasket, breather (USE: Minlblock 24 782 23) 24.096-5g-s Cover, breather 24-294-13-S Fitting...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275222 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26, TYPE NUMBER 69540 IGNITION I ELECTRICAL SLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES fp-,-5 AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275222 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV26, TYPE NUMBER69540 IGRITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES pART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-32-S Housing, blower (Includes (Includes 2-4,aod 24 113 2-4) 24-100-01-S Nut, plasflc 13I M-403025-S Screw, he0(. cap MAxO.7x25 24o100-02-S Nut, plastic 25-139o16-S Plug, button 9/16"...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275222 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26, TYPE NUMBER 69540 .;TARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS t3..._'v.,_ " 1S--_ OIL PAN LUBRICATION...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275222 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV26, TYPE NUMBER 69540 OIL PAN/LUBRICA'nON STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-641080-S Nut, hex. flange M8x1.25 M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange M-636080-S Screw, hax. flange M6x1.0x25 I_SX'_.25XSG (2) M-631005-S Washer, plain 6 mm (2) Kit, oil pan w/gasket 12-098-63-S Starter...
  • Page 60 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 917.275222 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26, TYPE NUMBER 69540 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 61 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 917.275222 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26, TYPE NUMBER69540 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 24`053-81-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets (includes 2-4) 24`014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 24-041-15-S Gasket, carburetor 52-139-09-S Plug, oup 24-053-27 Carburetor assembly information on y no EXHAUST available separately)
  • Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE erate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 64 For repairofmajorbrandappl_ncesin your own home... no matterwho made it,no matterwho soldit] 1-800..4-MY-HOM E_ Anytme, day or night (1-800-4Sg-,_63) (U.,S._ a nd Canada) Forrepair of cany-inproductslike vacuums,lawnequipment, a nd electronics, callforthe nearest Sears Partsand RepairCenter. Forthe replacement p arts,accessories a nd owner'smanuals thatyouneed todo-it-yourself, callSears PartsDIrect-_! 1-800-366-PART 6 a.m.- 11 p.m., 7days aweek...