Craftsman 917.276071 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.276071 Owner's Manual

Garden tractor 26.0 hp, 48" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Owner's Manual
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GARDEN TRACTOR
26.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.276071
This product has a low emission engine which operates
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differently
from previously
built engines.
Before
start the
you
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 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 ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Sears Service ......Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT:This cutting machineis capable of amputatinghands and feet and throw- ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury or death. • Be aware of the mower discharge direc- WARNING: In order to prevent tion and do not point it at anyone. accidentalstarting when setting up, not operate the mower...
  • Page 4 Never allow children to operate 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. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
  • Page 5 • Be sure the area is clear of other • Removeobstacles such as rocks,tree limbs,etc. people beforemowing.Stop machineif • Watchfor holes, ruts, or bumps.Uneven anyoneenters the area. terraincould overturnthe machine.Tall • Nevercarry passengersor children evenwith the bladesoff. grass can hide obstacles. •...
  • Page 6 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 of dependable operation. But like all prod- SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE ucts, it may require...
  • 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 this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel).
  • Page 8 Apply brake to stop tractor, set park- ,/CHECKLIST ing brake and place gearshift lever in Before you operate your new tractor, 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...
  • Page 9 These symbols may appearon your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE...
  • 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 various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Ignition iht Switch Switch Position Ammeter Throttle Control...
  • 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 glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Page 14 • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) When engine starts,...
  • Page 15 FILL IN DATES AS COMPLETE S E R V,OE O ATE S R EGUL AR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts...
  • Page 16 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on Always observe safety rules when per- mandrel assembly. forming any maintenance. Install and tighten blade bolt securely BRAKE OPERATION (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT:...
  • Page 17 TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils Corrosionand dirt on the battery and (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting terminals can causethe battery to "leak" cold weather, they will result in increased power. oil consumption when used above 32°R 1. Removeterminal guard. Check your engine oil level more frequent-...
  • Page 18 ENGINEOIL FILTER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Replacethe engineoil filter every season To insure proper cooling, make sure the or every other oil change if the tractor grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter- used more than 100 hours in one year. nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at...
  • Page 19 & WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER, VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.
  • 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 Blade 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 Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE 12.
  • Page 23 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake if necessary. If stopping distance still greater than five (5) feet in highest that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.
  • Page 24 Clutchin( TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- Clutching Flat TERY Above Mids eper Engine Belt Kee _k, WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- Pulley V-Idler erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.
  • 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 cable to which are being done at the customers positive (+) battery terminal with hex pense, may be performed by any non-road bolt and kepsnut as shown.Tighten...
  • Page 26 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to a Sears or other qualified ser- vice center for repair and/or adjustment. High speed stop is factory adjusted.
  • Page 27 which leads to separation and formation 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 _i_ will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the tractor storage.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" Adjust throttle control. position. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Remove obstruction• 1. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID STARTER BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR BLUE BLACK FUiL' '11'_PARK PLUGS - I _/\'X ULIN E IGNITION _ll_ UNIT "J (2 PLUGS _L_" ON TWIN CYL ENGINES) CHARGING SYSTEM...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 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 Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 175688 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 4152J...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-stealth 38-vgt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 180375 Rail, Frame RH 175282 Drawbar, Gt 73680700 Nut, Crownlock Hex 7/16-14 unc 187934X428 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 917.276071 GROUND DRIVE drive 9-vgt...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 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 139419...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - . MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 STEERING ASSEMBLY 18 _ steering_16-vgt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel, Steering 178557 Axle Asm., Front 183226 Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1%/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 184946X505...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 ENGINE LSPARK ARRESTER KIT J engine ELS 1-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 unc Engine Briggs Model No. 17490664 Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x .250 (See Breakdown) 446777-0244-E1 126197X 149723 Muffler 100400700...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat 1-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188714 Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Fender 121249 Spacer, Split 140675 Strap, Fender Assy. 123740 Spring, Cprsn 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr.
  • Page 42 Decal, Battery 190417 106202X Reflector, Taillight Decal, RPL 186725 Decal, SD PNL 179768X428 Pad, Footrest,LH 186572 179769X428 Pad, Footrest,RH Decal, Fender, Craftsman 156439 190744 Manual, Owner's, English Decal, Fender Danger 181249 190745 Manual, Owner's, Spanish Decal, Clutch/Brake PART WHEELS & TIRES...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 LIFT ASSEMBLY liftrh8 PART PART 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 Screw 5/16-18 x 1 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 17060516...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 MOWER DECK _..33 _ mower deck,48 standard 1-vgt...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 178915 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 4939M Retainer Spring 178024 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar) 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 180054 Blade, 48" Hi-lift (For bagging and discharging) 174360 Shaft Asm.
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 TRANSAXLE...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 TRANSAXLE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Axle Shaft 8119M 4197R Needle Bearing 12000034 Retaining Ring 4220R Thrust Bearing Race Final Drive Gear 4209R 4199R 3rd Reduction Pinion, Low 4216R Differential Gear 4213R 4th Reduction Gear Differential Pinion 4442R 4215R...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244-E1 lOI, ..........................................1026 865_ }[3(- 447A #£1 525 ?_'L I i/_ 447A 1017 15 @ _t__ 1035 o 7I D 1095 VALVE GASKET 220@ _9_3Qj_ ..........1330 REPAIR MANUAL -_'_ 276 @...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244-E1 38,_ lO22 1029 1100 914_ 1054_ 240_ 385_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 1_50 _142 1128 818 [ 552A 1123 552A 1124 977 CARBURETOR GASKET to_oLW._J 1123 1124...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244-E1 74 _' 334 '_ 1851 1°7°_°°5_ 75 @ 1119 ENGINE GASKET 2o @ 802 ( 943 0 1022 _ 1051 /_7_ - -_°_-_ ---- /" ioo_...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699753 Cylinder Assembly 699729 Tube-Fuel Transfer 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 690994 O:1: Gasket-Float Bowl 391086 ° Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 699722 Kit-Choke Shaft 699747 Sump-Engine 699726 O Nozzle-Carburetor...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276071 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697820 Screw (Back Plate) 865B 691015 Cover-Air Guide 690999 Plate-Carburetor 690968 °+ Seal-Valve 698754 Filter-Air Cleaner 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 ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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