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ICRRFTSMRN* I
23 HP
ELECTRIC
START
48" MOWER
6 SPEED
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No,
917.275010
• 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, ROEBUCKAND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, ]L 60179
Visitour Craftsmanwebsite: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 pro, Mon - Sat SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, ]L 60179 Visitour Craftsmanwebsite:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Parts Ordedng ..... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubdcated and tuned up according to the instructionsin 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 cutting m achine iscapable ofamputating hands a nd feet a nd throwing, objects. Failure toobserve the following safety instructionscoeld result in sedous injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructions in the manual and on the control and tipover accidents, which can machine before starting.
- Page 4 III.CHILDREN - Never store the machine or fuel Tragic a ccidents canoccur iftheoperator container inside where there is an not alert to the pmsanca of children. open flame, such as a water heater. Children ere often attracted to the • Never run a machine inside a closed 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 specificationsof the manufacturer of • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor.
- Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Sears or other qualified service center. We have competent, well-trained techni- GASOLINE 3.5GALLONS cians and the proper tools to service or CAPACITY UNLEADED repair this tractor. AND TYPE: REGULAR Please read and retain thismanual. The instructionswill enable you to assemble OILTYPE SAE 10W30 and maintain your tractor propody.
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steedng Sleeve Steering Extension Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert (1) Washer 17132 x %3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob (5) Retainer Spdngs (double loop) (2) Retainer Spdngs (single loop) (2) Shoulder Bolt Gauge Wheels ._ !2da)_Ustin (W2)eGe_sUg (2)Retainer Springs _(_'_ (2) Washers __double...
- Page 8 Your new tractor hasbeen assembled at the factory with exception of those parts k 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 correof tools as necessary to insure proper t_jhteess. TOOLS REQUIRED FORASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: Check for and remove...
- Page 9 2. Pivot seat u pward and remove from Retainer Sprin the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of Shoulder shoulder bolt is positioned over large Bolt\ Adjusting slotted hole in pan. 4.
- Page 10 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT 8. Position fTont plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and Be sure tractor is on level surface and plate assembly to align holes and mower suspension arms are raised with insert flanged pins. Secure pins with attachment lift control Engage parking double loop retainer springs between brake.
- Page 11 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE V" CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were ovednflated Before you operate and enjoy your new at the factory for shipping purposes. tractor,we wish to assure that you receive Correct tire pressure is imp_tant for host the host performance and satisfaction cutting performance.
- Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BA'rFERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS OVER "FEMP LIGHT MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED...
- 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 locations of various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IgnitJon Switch Pc_s_tion Ammeter Attachment ThrottJe Contro4 Switch Plunger Clutch/Brake...
- 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 performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
- Page 15 The cutting h eight range isapproximately 1. Select desired height of cut. 1-1/2" to4-1/2". The heights are mea- 2. Lower mower with attachment llft sured f rom theground totheblade tipwith control. engine not running. These heights are 3. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.
- Page 16 TOWING CARTS A ND OTHER AT- A, CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank TACHMENT8 filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off an' Tow only the spilled oil or fuel, Do not store, spill or attachments that are use gasoline near an open flame. recommended by and comply with TO START ENGINE specificationsof the manufacturer of your...
- Page 17 warm-up period from several seconds • Always operate engine at full throttle to several minutes, depending on the when mowing to assure better mowing temperature. performance and proper discharge of • The attachments can be used dudng matedal Regulate ground speed by the engine warm-up period and may selecting a low enough gear to give the require the choke control be pulled out...
- Page 18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DA_-S AS yOLI CCMPLETE P_EG_J LAR SERVtCE _ERVICE DATES Ched_ B ake O_a_c_ C_eck _re P_sssu_ V" Check Ope_ato_ PmsePo_ T In_oc_ sy,,_r,_ ChQckro_ LOO_ Fa_,_ ShamerVRspi_ceMower BJades kubacati= Cha,1 IV _ O check B,_tV,_y L,_,_ aean Battery and Terminals Check TraPs,axle COOling...
- Page 19 TRACTOR 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when shown. performing any maintenance. 5. Tighten bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs. BRAKE OPERATION torque. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet MPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat stopping distance at high speed in...
- Page 20 NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Change the oil after every 50 hours of Corrosionand dirt on the battery and operation or at least once a year if the terminals can cause the battery to "leak"...
- Page 21 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from Foam overheating. Clean with a wire brush or Cartridge compressed air to remove dirt end Rubber Seal stubborn dried gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other ENGINE OIL FILTER...
- Page 22 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE ORADJUSTMENTS: 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)position. l. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped, 6.
- Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT:rO-BACKADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to- MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL side. If the following front-b_back 1. Park tractor on a level surface. adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust Engage parking brake. bothfront links equally so mower will stay 2.
- Page 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH BELT The electdc clutch should provide years of Park_'le tractor on level surface. Engage service. The clutch has a built-in brake that parking brake. stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventu- 1.
- Page 25 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there If steedng wheel crossbars are not is a bolt installation guide decal on horizontal (left to fight) when wheels are bottom of left footrest.
- Page 26 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, FRONTWHEEL- away from fuel tank and battery. 1. Block up axle securely. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and 1.
- Page 27 TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdll. Headlight Wire 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb Connector holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. 4.
- Page 28 PRELIMINARY SETTING - TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL 1. Be sure you have a clean air filter, and The choke control has been preset at the the throttle control cable is adjusted factory and adjustment should not be propedy (see "TO ADJUST necessary, check adjustment as de- THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE"...
- Page 29 expedance indicates that alcohol blended Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the fuels (called gasobel or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads tractorwill not be used for 30 days or to separation and formation of acids during more.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See =TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes Engine flooded. before attempting to start, Bad spark plug. 4.
- Page 31 ROUBLESHOO'I1NG CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ Loss of power 1. Cuffing too much grass/too 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 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mowerbladeswill 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower I 2. Replace mower ddve holt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel. Poor grass 1.
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275010 SCHEMATIC AMMETER v*_r_ CLUTCH I BRAKE L ..(PEDAL UP) PRESENCE CPRRR!RATOR m_c< LAy #1 S_CK SPARK PLUGS IGNmON , GAP UNIT . PLUGS • FUEL SHUT SOLENOID PJEGULATOR_ SWITCH H_LIGHTS POSITION ORC_ C÷GIB÷H IGNITION SWITCH C÷F,...
- Page 34 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275010 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275010 ELECTRICAL pART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bclt 114-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 114" 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 136184 Hamess Socket LightWI4152J 4152J...
- Page 36 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER917.275010 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES '_4L130...
- Page 37 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER917.275010 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175465 Rail, Fran_ RH 175476 Bracket, Chassis Front 175282 Drav/oar, Gt 176016 Bracket Asrn., Susp Chassis Lh 7368O7OO Nut, Crown Lock 7/16-14 Unc 175315 Bracket Asrn., Fender 163976 Dash "(I"GT 2 Cyl 17060620 Screw Thdrol.
- Page 38 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER917.275010 GROUND DRIVE 5130 17 "718...
- Page 39 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER917.275010 GROUND DRIVE pART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 74321016 Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 314 5304.1 Actuator, Lntedeck Switch S]O541437 NUt, Crownlock 3/6-16 73661000 LocknLIt #10-24 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 8883R Cover, pedal 149176...
- Page 40 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER917.275010 STEERING ASSEMBLY 13" / ij !
- Page 41 TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER917.275010 STEERINGASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159ojI4Xd28 Wheel, Steering 137694 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm,, RH 6266H Be_dng, RaCe Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/_ x 16 Ga, 12(100029 Ring, KUp#T5304*75 121232X Cap, Splndal 74781044 B01t,Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4...
- Page 42 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275010 ENGINE 69 _62 [SPARK ARRESTER KIT J PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Euglne (See Bre_zkdown)Kohler 123467X Clamp Hose Model No. CV674-75544 17490636 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC 149723 Muffler 17490664 Screw TT 3/8-16 x4 UNC 121361X Pulley V-Idler 126197X Washer 1-1/20D...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - -MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275010 SEAT A SSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 72050412 BOlt, Carriage 114-20 X 1-1/2 140951 Bracket, pivot Seat 121249X Spacer, Sprit 140675 Strap,Fender 123740)( Spdng, Cprsn 127018X Sort, SheLilder 5116-18 X .62 123976X NUt, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr.
- Page 44 133179 Decal, Mower 133644 Decal, Maintenance 10_02X Reflector, Taillight 177416 Decal,Engine 138311 Decal, Handle Lft Height Adjust 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman (Lift Handle) 156436 pad, Footrest Decal, Fender Danger 157199X428 490(]J Decal, Clutch/Brake 177667 Manual, Owner's (Eng) 146047 Decal, V-Bert Drive Schematic...
- Page 45 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER917.275010 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 t,-7 24 78 KEY PART PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 110807)( Nut, Speciat 19131016 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga, 177535 Shaft Asm,, Lift Vgt 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 137150 Spdng, Compresslon Inf H gt 12000022...
- Page 46 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER917.275010 MOWER DECK...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.275010 MOWERDECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 174377 DeckWeldrnent Mower 48 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 138017 Bracket Asm., Swey Bar 72110612 Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/3 Gr, 5 4939M Retainer Spring 175820 PulLeyidler Flat 130832 Arm, Suspension_ Rear (Sway Bar) 155986X...
- Page 48 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275010 TRANSAXLE...
- Page 49 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER917,275010 TRANSAXLE pART PART DESCRIP'nON NO. NO, DESCRIFI3ON Axle Shaft 4222R 4197R Needle Bearing 1200(_34 Retaining Ring 1529R Needle Bearing 4199R Final Ddve Gear 9119M Needle Bearing Differential Gear 4;_0R 4216R Thrust Bearing Race 4215R Differential Pialon 4209R 3rd Reduction Pinion, Low OiffereiffialCarder...
- Page 50 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER917.275010 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE BREATHER 8_11...
- Page 51 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275010 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKCASE HEADNALVE/BREATHER PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION 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) (_itting 24-096-59-S Cover, breather 24-294-13-S M-645020-S...
- Page 52 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER917.275010 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES i IGNITION/ELECTRICAL IB--1 13__ AIR INTAKE_] • e\ _,tT...
- Page 53 TRACTOR --MOD ELNUM BER 917.275010 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITIONICHARGING pART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54.755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (Includes (Includes 2-4.and 24 113 2--4) 18-S) 24-100-01-S Nut, ptasUc (3) M-403025-S Screw, hex.
- Page 54 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER917.275010 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM_ ENGINE CONTROLS OIL PAN I LUBRICATION 0--3 101_ 0--11...
- Page 55 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275010 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION PART KEY pART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange 24-199-07-S Pan, oil assembly M8xl.25x80 (Includes 2-10) 25-098-08-S S arter, so enoid shift M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange (Includes 4-7) M6x1.Qx25 M-841080-S Nut, hex.
- Page 56 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER917.275010 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUSTJ FUELSYSTEM...
- Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275010 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 24-853-61-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 52-139-09-S Plug, cup (Includes 2-4) 24-041-15-S Gasket, carburetor EXHAUST 24-053-61 Carburetor assembly (For infoffnation only not PART available separately)
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL Operate 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. Exercise extreme ml_es.
- Page 60 For repair of majorbrandappliar_:e6in your own home... no matterwho madeit,no matterwhosold 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ /w/_ne, d ay orn_J_t (1-8oo.469-4863) (u.s.A. a nd Canada) For repair of carry4n productslike vacuums, lav_ equipment,and elecb'onics,callfor the nearest Sears Partsand RepairCenter. 1-800-488-1222 An,/drne, day orrigtt (U.S.A orgy) wt_N.r, esIs.conl Forthe replacementparts,accessoriesandowner'smanuals thatyouneed todo-it-yourself, callSears PartsDirectS"!