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Owner's Manual
CRRFTSMRN °
LAWN TRACTOR
18.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.275810
[_
his 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.
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- Page 1 Read and follow all Safety this product, Call: Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman...
- Page 2 Maintenance......... 17 Warranty..........2 SafetyRules ........... 3 Service andAdjustments...... 2 1 ProductSpecifications......6 Storage..........27 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......8 Troubleshooting ........28 Operation..........11 Repair Parts.......... 32 MaintenanceSchedule......1 7 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.Searswill...
- 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. • Never direct discharged material _,WARNING: In order to prevent toward anyone.
- Page 4 I1.SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the Slopes are a majorfactor related to loss of blades shut off. They may fall off and control and tip-overaccidents,which can be seriously injured or interfere with result in severeinjury or death. Opera- safe machine operation.
- Page 5 • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, the truck or trailer and refuel it on the other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel ground. If this is not possible,then spillage and remove any fuel-soaked refuel such equipmentwith a portable debris.
- Page 6 REPAIR PROTECTION Ground Speed Forward: AGREEMENTS (MPH): Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's...
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot (1) 5/16 Lock Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet...
- Page 8 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 securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure...
- Page 9 6. Lower seat into operatingpositionand NOTE: You may now roll or drive your sit in seat. tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate 7. Slide seat until a comfortableposition instruction below to remove the tractor is reachedwhich allowsyou to press from the skid.
- Page 10 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE V"CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overin- Before you operate and enjoy your new flated at the factory for shipping purposes. tractor, we wish to assure that you receive Correct tire pressure is important for best the best performance and satisfaction cutting...
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I'.,I SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED...
- Page 12 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. ROS "ON" Position Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lever Ammeter...
- Page 13 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles...
- Page 14 For best cutting performance,grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Makethe first cut relativelyhigh; Clutch Lever the second to desired height. "Engaged' TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted "Disengag when they are slightly off the ground when Position mower...
- Page 15 TO OPERATE ON HILLS • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the _,WARNING: Do not drive up or down oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do section of this manual).
- Page 16 MOWING TIPS Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release • Mower should be properly leveled key as soon as engine starts. best mowing performance. See "TO not run starter continuously for more LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"...
- Page 17 .A,.TE.A.OE SO.EOU.E AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE f_r_'_TSERVlOe DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence ROSSystems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Char_ Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...
- Page 18 TRACTOR CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per- • When the engine is running with the ig- forming any maintenance. nition switch in the engine "ON" position BRAKE OPERATION and the attachment clutch is engaged, If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to any attempt...
- Page 19 V-BELTS • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt Check V-belts for deterioration and wear to sharpen while on the mower. after 100 hours of operation and replace • To check blade balance, you will need a if necessary.
- Page 20 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward _jHandle slightly and turning counterclockwise. To open, pull out on the drain valve. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.
- Page 21 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. tractor unless the engine and transmis- of all foreign matter. sion are covered to keep water out. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free...
- Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure against trunnion on both front links. tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-...
- Page 23 Mandrel With Parking Brake "Engaged" Idler Pulleys Nut "A" Jam Nut Mandrel Pulley TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable 00238 brake system which is mounted on the TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to...
- Page 24 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Engine Block up axle securely. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and Center washers to allow wheel removal (rear ..Span Clutching wheels have a square key - Do not Keeper lose). Repair tire and reassemble. NOTE: On rear wheels only: align...
- Page 25 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER Raise hood. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the BLACK cable first from chassis then from the fully charged battery. backside of the grill. RED cable last from both batteries. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb...
- Page 26 ENGINE IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the if screw is turned in too tight. emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, PRELIMINARY SETTING may be performed...
- Page 27 Immediatelyprepareyour tractor for stor- blended fuels (called gasohol or using ageat the end of the season or if the trac- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tor will not be used for 30 days or more. which leads to separation and formation _CAUTION: Neverstore the tractor...
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE 3ORRECTION 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 CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves...
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will 1. Remove obstruction• Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism• Worn/damaged mower drive Replace mower drive belt• belt. Frozen idler pulley• Replace idler pulley•...
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 SCHEMATIC BATTERY ,I,, SOLENOID STARTER BLACK GRAY AC}O'WH]TE IGNITION ...... SPARKPLUGS UNIT (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) (OPTIONAL) BLUE CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM (C_ARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 33 73510400 Nut Kegs Hex 1/4-20 unc 145491 Cable Ground 192749 Switch Seat DP w/Ramps 193350 Switch Ign 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 110712X Switch Light 193374 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 unc x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal 178861...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 38_14 chassis-Laser-It=stlt...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Assembly 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 193511X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 184272X615 Hood Assembly 184921 Bumper Hood...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 drive-fender.stlt...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 8883R Cover, Pedal (See Breakdown) 175410 Pulley, Engine 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 173937 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5 STD551143 Washer 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 12000028 Ring, Retainer 154778...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 STEERING ? "-"--'_-- 38 steering pl,lt 57...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 186093X428 Steering Wheel 184706 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.FI. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.FI. 626614 Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Draglink STD551137 Washer, Lock...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs,lcyl PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 106082X 170545 Pad Spacer 1 xl x 1 Control, Throttle/Choke 137040 Line, Fuel 17720408 Screw, HexThd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 181654 Plug, Oil Drain Easy Engine, B&S, No.
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat _t,knob 1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188719 Seat 121248X Bushing, Snap 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
- Page 42 Lower Dash 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 193564 Decal Pad Footrest LH STLT Rplcmnt 184310X428 186572 Decal Pad Footrest RH STLT Fender, Craftsman White 184311X428 164065 Decal Strng Whl Domed 194243 Owner's Manual, English 193308 Decal Fender STLT Oper Inst E/S 194244...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 LIFT ASSEMBLY • 1718 lift-rh.lpiece PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 173288 Link Front Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 unc 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 unc...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 MOWER DECK 4o J_ 42 D man-t-path silt 3...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 unc STD533107 Bolt 184907 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake 138017 Bracket Assy., Sway Bar, Front 178515 Washer, Hardened 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 155046 Arm, Idler STD624008...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 180J_ _1ODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE Model et Seriel Chiffre...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-5450 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Brake Lever 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 770128 Transaxle Case 792085A Locknut 5 / 16 - 24 776395...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 718 !_ 43,_ 664I' 11_ 584_ 1264I_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 146. 20@ 6170 691(_ 524 _ 8420 1266 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 46 sHORT...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET 868@ lO22_ =471 1022 6170 1034 1022 654 @ %118 385_ 127 O 141A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 634A_ 987@ (17L) 137_ 276_ +ii6°...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 305A 1267 1070 309_ 697 _ 544_ 1005 1044_ 310 1 1051& _ _,,_1_ 363 # _'_J 783 @ 462 1797 __ 802 @...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 694352 (D Jet-Main (Standard) 391086 ° Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 697228 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 697188...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275810 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Solenoid-Fuel 697090 Pump-Fuel 694393 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 499613 Cover-Oil Pump Filter-Pre Cleaner 697122 Elbow-Intake 697015 Cover-Air Cleaner 697153 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 699848 Bowl-Float 691261...
- 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 WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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