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Craftsman 917.276011 Owner's Manual

25.0 hp, 48" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Owner's Manual
ICHFTSMeN,
I
DEN TRACTOR
25.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.276011
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 pm, Mon - 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 IMPORTANT: For answers to your questions about this product, 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, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN...
  • Page 2 Warranty..........2 Maintenance........1 5 SafetyRules.......... 3 Serviceand Adjustments.....19 ProductSpecifications......5 Storage..........27 Assembly/Pre-Operation....... 7 Troubleshooting ........28 Operation..........9 Repair Parts......... 32 MaintenanceSchedule......15 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.Sears will...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: 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- _IWARNING: In order to prevent tion and do not point it at anyone.
  • Page 4 Never allow children to operate the machine. • Mow up and down slopes, not across. Use extra care when approaching blind • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects limbs, etc. that may obscure vision. •...
  • Page 5 • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other limbs, etc. people before mowing. Stop machine if • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven anyone enters the area. terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...
  • Page 6 Repair Protection Agreement today! Some limitations and exclusions apply. Congratulations on making a smart pur- For prices and additional information chase. Your new Craftsman® product is call 1-800-827-6655. designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod-...
  • Page 7 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel)•...
  • Page 8 J CHECKLIST 9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set park- ing brake and place gearshift lever in Before you operate your new tractor, we neutral position. wish to assure that you receive the best 10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. performance and satisfaction from this Continue with the instructions that follow.
  • Page 9 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 FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE 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 ht Switch Switch Position Ammeter...
  • 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 or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 12 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 with presence sensing switch. Any attempt the engine not running. These heights by the operator to leave the seat with the are approximate and may vary depending...
  • Page 13 TO TRANSPORT IMPORTANT: When operating in temper- atures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. • When pushing or towing your tractor, CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called be sure gearshift...
  • Page 14 • 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 15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ._*_ ,_-_ _ ,_/_ AS YOU COMPLETE REGO 'R SERV,CE OATES C hh :: kkTB_raek;, eOsPe_:i°n Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level C_ean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check WBefts Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 16 TRACTOR 3. Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck Always observe safety rules when per- and mandrel assembly. forming any maintenance. IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, BRAKE OPERATION center hole in blade must align with star on If tractor requires more than six (6) feet mandrel assembly.
  • Page 17 • Keep battery and terminals clean. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on T_MPE RAT& E A A NG°EANT,C,OATED B_FORE N2OT O,L C_ANGE your tractor is maintenance free.
  • Page 18 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 cool- or every other oil change if the tractor is ing shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and used more than 100 hours in one year.
  • Page 19 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5.
  • Page 20 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 •...
  • Page 21 NOTE: Each full turn of nut "C" will change dim. "B" by approximately 3/16". • When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links. BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE •...
  • Page 22 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC- 11. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary ONDARY) DRIVE BELT idler arm and secondary spring arm. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE parking brake. (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE 12.
  • Page 23 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH 4. Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust The electric clutch should provide years if necessary. If stopping distance is of service. The clutch has a built-in brake still greater than five (5) feet in highest that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.
  • Page 24 TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BAT- Clutching Clutchim TERY Above Mids Engine _WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when Belt around batteries. Keeper I ransaxle If your battery is too weak to start the _e._ P II...
  • Page 25 4. Install new battery with terminals in ENGINE same positionas old battery. Maintenance, repair, or replacement 5. Reinstallterminal guard. the emission control devices and systems, 6. First connectRED battery cableto which are being done at the customers ex- positive(+) battery terminal with hex pense, may be performed by any non-road bolt and keps nut as shown.Tighten engine repair establishment or individual.
  • Page 26 4. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces- Closed for Full sary. ACCELERATION TEST - 5. Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly.
  • Page 27 which leads to separation and formation of Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam- age at the end of the season or if the trac- age the fuel system of an engine while in _will not be used for 30 days or more.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Will not start See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded. before attempting to start.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center i PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" Adjust throttle control. position. 3. Clean underside of mower 3.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. mechanism. not rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.

  • Page 31: Wiring Diagram

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEATSWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) PTO (DISENGAGED) BLACK GROUNDING eLUE CONNECTOR £LACK FUEL I IGNITION SPARK GAP PLUGS (2 PLUGS UNIT ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM FUEL SHUT-OFF...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 ELECTRICAL KEY 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 Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 175688 Harness Socket Light W/4152J...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES j156 139 \ _139 chassis-stealth 38=vgt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 180375 Rail, Frame RH 175282 Drawbar, Gt 73680700 Nut, Crownlock Hex 7/16-14 unc 163976X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 184668 Support, Battery 175260X615...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 GROUND DRIVE 42"----"_ drive 9-vg...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 149176 Wheel, Hub Assembly 12000034 Klip, Ring 140080 Bolt, Hub 142509 Disc, Brake 136927 Yoke, Brake Disc 73750800...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 STEERING ASSEMBLY fill Ix _),/ +" 18 _._/_ steering 16wgt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 STEERINGASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel, Steering 178557 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 184946X505...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 ENGINE I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I engine-k0hler22 14-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490636 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler 17490664 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 UNC Model No. CV730-0017 149723 Muffler 126197X Washer 1-1/20D...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat S-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180598 Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 180166 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123740X Spring, Cprsn 140675 Strap, Fender Assy. 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 8 145006 Clip, Push In, Hinged 19171912 Washer 17/32x1-3/16x12 STD541437...
  • Page 42 Decal, Engine LTX Twin 178482 I06202X Reflector, Taillight Decal Deck Hvy Dry 185980 Decal Engine 177916 Decal, Engine LTX RH I86572 Decal Fender, Craftsman 177917 Decal, Engine LTX LH 156439 I79768X428 Pad, Footrest,LH Decal Fender Danger Decal Clute_Brake 181249 179769X426...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27601 LIFT ASSEMBLY j F'_ PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12t006X Rod Asm., Lever 138057 Knob, |nf 3/6-16 Unc 180045 Shaft Asm., LiftVgt 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator 159189 Lever Asrn.>Utt Rh 123935X Plug, Hole 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 17060516...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 184952 DeckWeldment Mower 48 178915 Bracket Asm. Sway Bar 4939M Retainer Spring 178024 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar) 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade (The following blades are available) 180054 Blade, 48" Hi-lift (For bagging and discharging) 173921 Blade, 48"...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 TRANSAXLE .595_...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 TRANSAXLE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Axle Shaft 8119M 4197R Needle Bearing 12000034 Thrust Bearing Race Retaining Ring 4220R 4199R Final Drive Gear 4209R 3rd Reduction Pinion, Low Differential Gear 4213R 4th Reduction Gear 4216R 4215R...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE BREATHER j'iF z,J-_ BRANKCASEJ ..7 & go-@...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 HEAD/VALVF_JBREATH ER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24_033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 24-032_01-S Seal, front oil (GlnCludes 2 , 3) Crankcase (USE: Mini 24041-23S asket, breather block 24 782 14) 24 096-87_S Cover, breather 24-294q3-S...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 IGNIT_ON,t E LECTRICA L_ BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES i ;j--4 /'_ 18 AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 24-027u114uS Housing, blower(Includes2) 24-10001-S Nut, plastic (2) 54u755- 15uS Kit, grass screen Mu551016 S Screw, hex. flange _mcludes 2-4) M5x0.8x16 M-403025-S craw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 Mu545016S Screw, hex.
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 STARTING SYSTEM I ENGINE CONTROLS °! _Ert OiL PAN / LU BR]CATJON J...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LU BRICATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839080-S 24-199_07-S Screw. hex. flange Pan assembly, oil MSx1.25x80 (2) _cludes 2-11 ) 25_098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift 24-393 37-S pump assembly (Includes 3,4) _ncludes 3-7) 25 086 113-S...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276011 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 EXHAUSTJ CRANKSHAFT FUELSYSTEM] CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24 041 14-S Gasket, air cleaner base 24_014-72S Crankshaft (Includes2) M_629095-S Stud, M6x1.0x95 (2) 52q 39-09_S Plug, cup M_641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6x1.0 (2) EXHAUST 2535303-S Line, fuel 14"...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically 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, Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill,...
  • Page 56 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances...

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