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Craftsman 917.276041 Owner's Manual

25.0 hp 50"mower electric start automatic transmission garden tractor
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Owner's
Manual
CRRFTSMRN °
E
25.0 HE 50"Mower
Electric Start
Automatic
Transmission
Model No.
917.276041
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.
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 o 5 pm, Mort o 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 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800°659°5917 Rules and instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am o 5 pm, Mort o Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    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 miVIPORTANT: This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghands andfeet and throw- ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury or death. Do not mow in reverse unless abso- In orderto prevent lutely necessary. Always look down accidentalstarting when setting up, behind before and while backing.
  • Page 4 Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with Mow up and down slopes, not across. safe machine operation. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree Never allow children to operate limbs, etc. machine. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. even terrain could overturn...
  • Page 5 @@@@@ Be sure the area is clear of other people Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree 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...
  • Page 6 Wi Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints Congratulations on making a smart pur- Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC chase. Your new Craftsman® product designed and manufactured for years of (Gap: .030") dependable operation. But like all prod- Ground Speed (MPH):...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel © Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve Extension Insert Bubble Mower Level Leveling (1) Washer Wrench 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Mower (5) Retainer Springs (2) Flanged Pins oop) ,,__2) Retainer Springs (1)Front Plate single loop) Assembly Gauge Wheels (4) Reta, iner,S, prings...
  • Page 8 Video Cassette Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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...
  • Page 9 mNSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly seat to tractor, Steering Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing, Remove Steering cardboard packing and discard.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK instruction below to remove the tractor The gauge wheels are designed to keep from the skid. the mower deck in proper position when...
  • Page 11 mNSTALL MOWER DRmVE Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and BELT plate assembly to align holes See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT AS- insert flanged pins. Secure pins with SEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional double loop retainer springs between guidance...
  • Page 12 CHECK TmRE PRESSURE ,!CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overin- Before you operate your new tractor, fiated at the factory for shipping purposes. wish to assure that you receive the best Correct tire pressure is important for best performance and satisfaction from this cutting...
  • Page 13 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP...
  • Page 14 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 Switch...

  • Page 15: To Move Forward And Backward

    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 16 These heights are approximate and may 1. Select desired height of cut. Lower mower with attachment lift con- vary depending upon soil conditions, trol. height of grass and types of grass being mowed. Start mower blades by engaging tachment clutch control.
  • Page 17 ADD GASOUNE Raise attachment lift to highest position ,, Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. with attachment lift control. Pull freewheel control out and into the Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular slot and release so it is held in the unleaded gasoline with a minimum...
  • Page 18 a few minutes and try again. If engine The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period after the still does not start, pull the choke con- transmission has been warmed up and trol out and retry. may require the choke control be pulled...
  • Page 19 Slowly move motion control lever for- ward, after the tractor moves approxi- mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ____ FILLIN DATES _'/_%_'_/_'£_#_" _q,_/_O.O'£"_" AS YOU COMPLETE RE OLAR SERV,CE E V'OE OAT S Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades TO Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check...
  • Page 21 TRACTOR Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when per- shown. forming any maintenance. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 BRAKE OPERATmON Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet mMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat stopping...
  • Page 22 NOTE:The original equipmentbattery on your tractoris maintenancefree.Do not attemptto open or removecaps or covers. Adding or checking levelof electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS Changethe oil after every 50 hours of op- Corrosionand dirt on the battery and eration or at least once a year if the tractor terminals can causethe battery to "leak"...
  • Page 23 ENGmNE OIL FmLTER Every 100 hours of operation(more often under extremelydusty,dirty conditions), Replacethe engine oil filter every season removethe blowerhousingand other cool- or every other oil change if the tractor is ing shrouds.Cleanthe cooling fins and used morethan 100 hoursin one year. external surfacesas necessary.Makesure AmR FmLTER the coolingshrouds are reinstalled.
  • Page 24 SERVICEOR ADJUSTMENTS: ARNmNG: T O AVmOD SERmOUS mNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMmNG ANY 1. Depress brakepedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachmentclutch in "DISENGAGED"position. 3. Turn ignitionkey "OFF"and removekey. 4. Make sure the bladesand aJlmoving parts havecompletely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot...
  • Page 25 • If adjustment is necessary, under left To obtain the best cutting results, hand footrest, turn lift link adjustment mower housing should be adjusted so the nut (above yellow cap) in appropriate front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its direction to bring bubble...
  • Page 26 TO REPLACE MOWER DRmVE BELT Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Be sure spring is securely hooked Park tractor on a level surface. Engage primary idler arm and bolt in mower parking brake.
  • Page 27 Mower BUade Center Left Hand BeUt MandreU MandreU Right Hand MandreU Cover Secondary UdUer Arm Spring Anit-Sway Bar Bracket Sc few TO CHECK BRAKE TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH Park tractor on a level, dry concrete The electric clutch should provide years of service.
  • Page 28 2. Checkto be sure belt is positionedcor- FRONT WHEEL TOE4N/CAMBER rectly and is on properside of all belt The front wheel toe-in and camber are not keepers. adjustable on your tractor. If damage 3. Engagethe drive belt tension handle occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in and replacethe retainerspring.
  • Page 29 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 30 UdUe IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles Speed Adjusting and the seats in carburetor may result Adjusting Needb (if screw is turned in too tight. iScrew Equipped) PRELIMINARY SETTING Be sure you have a clean air filter, and Throttle the throttle control cable is adjusted...
  • Page 31 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol age at the end of the season or if the trac- or using ethanol or methanol) can attract will not be used for 30 days or more. moisture which leads to separation WARNmNG: Never store the tractor...

  • Page 32: Troubleshootmng Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in rnanuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Wiii not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Loss of power Cutting too much grass/too Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" Adjust throttle control. position. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass,...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in rnanuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Mower blades wiii Obstruction in clutch Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley. Frozen blade mandrel.
  • Page 35 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.276041 SCHEMATmC SOLENOID _'_. FUSE AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE ©: CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED PTO (DISENGAGED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR BLUE BLACK SPARK PLUGS -_ (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES) CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM FUEL SHUT-OFF 15 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM SOLENOID...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 ELECTRICAL s_i-. _ ..........< _ 30...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 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 HnterIock Push-Hn 175688 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 4152J...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES • 17._._144 _130 chassis-stealth 33-vgt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON 180375 RaiI, Frame RH 175282 Drawbar, Gt 163976X428 DashYTGT 2 Cyl 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 184668 Support, Battery 175260X615 Hood Asm 121794X...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 GROUND DRmVE 117\ -117 50,. 142_ 122, 123 F _-145 drive 6-vgt...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 GROUND DRmVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bracket Shift TransaxIe Hydro Gear 141004 331-3000 (See Breakdown) 142918 O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear Line FueI Hydro 15"VGT 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 154739 7563R Washer Thrust 142917 Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear 70109 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 156240...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR .. MODEL. NUMBER 917.276041 steerit_g_ 13.vg t...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 STEERmNG KEY PART DESCRmPTmON 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 44 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 ENGINE 69 _ I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I engine=kohter22 15-vgt KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION NO+ NO+ DESCRIPTION Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 UNC Engine (See Breakdown) 17490664 Washer 1-1/20D x15/32 ID x KoNer Model No, CV730-0017 126197X .250 149723...

  • Page 45: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 SEAT ASSEMBLY \\\\ seat6-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180598 Seat 123740X Spring, Cprsn 180166 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Hg Gr. 5 19171912 Washer 17/32xl-3/16x12 145006 Clip, Push In, Hinged STD541437 Nut 3/8-16 Unc 166369 Knob, Seat 124181X...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 DECALS KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164094 Decal Dash 177665 Decal Dash Panel 149516 164065 Decal Insert Strg Decal Battery DNGR/PSN ENG Asm 138047 Decal Battery 181470 Decal Deck Levet 186242 Deca! Hood RH 186243 Decal Hood LH 177914...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 UFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm, Lever 137167 Rod, Adj Lift 180045 Shaft Asm, Lift Vgt 138057 Knob, hf 3/8-16 Uric 159189 Lever Asm, Lift Rh 155097 Pointer, Height hdicator 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 123935X...

  • Page 48: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.276041 MOWERDECK 99 _.._ 104 ,_,_:_ 59 '_ 58 103'_1! I '_ mower deck%0...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 MOWER DECK KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 181606 Mower Deck Weldment 50 136460 Arm, Idler Secondary STD541431 Nut, CrownIock 5/16-18 165723 Spacer, Retainer 138457 Bracket Asm. Sway Bar STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Uric STD624008 Retainer, Spring 74760628 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1-3/4 178024...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 TRANSA×LE=-MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 I/1\ 137\ <; 121" SEALANt 20W50 SEAL...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 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 161153 Plate, differential thrust...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR °o MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBERCV730,TYPENUMBER0017 CYLUNDER HEAD, VALVE BREATHER "N CRANKCASE] i__ 7...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 CRANKCASE HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON Sea_,front oi_ 24=032-01=S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 24=033=08=S Crankcase (USE: Miniblock (Includes 2, 3) 24 782 14) Gasket, breather 24=041=23=S Fitting 24-294-13=S Cover, breather 24=096=87=S Pin, locating (6) 24=380 =13=8...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER gl 7.276041 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 BLOWER HOUSmNG BAFFLE$_ AiR INTAKE...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 KOHLER ENGmNE+MODEL NUMBER CV730+TYPE NUMBER 0017 mGNmTmON/ELECTRmCAL BLOWER HouSmNG & BAFFLES PART PART NO+ NO+ DESCRmPTmON NO+ NO+ DESCRIPTION 24-027-114-S 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen Housing, Mower (inciudes 24-100-01-S (incHudes 2-4) Nut, piastic (2) M-551016-S M-403025-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 56 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER g17.276041 KOHLER ENGiNE=MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEMJ 4... ° @--5 @--6 ® 11"_0 @"\16...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276041 KOHLER ENGiNE-MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 OiL PAN/LUBRICATION STARTING SYSTE{_,'_ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON Pan assembly, oi_ 24-199-07-S M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange (Includes 2-11) M8x1.25x80 24-393-37-S Oil pump assembly 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift (Includes 3,4) Ondudes 3-7) 24-381-11-S...

  • Page 58: Fuel System

    TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.276041 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBERCV730,TYPENUMBER0017 FUEL SYSTEM I Carburetor assembi CRANKSHAFT 24=053=90 (For information oni,' not PART avaHabie separateiy) DESCRiPTiON (Service with 24 234 02=S & Kits 24 757 18=S, 24 757 24=014=72=S 19=S, 24 757 20=S, 24 757 Crankshaft (inciudes 52=139=09=S...
  • Page 59 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.
  • Page 60 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 and items like garage door openers and water heaters. 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® Anytime, day or night (1-800-469-4663) (U.S.A.