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Craftsman 917.275023 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.275023 Owner's Manual

Garden tractor 23.0 hp, 48" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
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GARDEN TRACTOR
23.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
AutomaticTransmission
Model No.
917.275023
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.
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, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 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 - 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman...
  • Page 2 After the first 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be available but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped of at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious mjury or death. • Never carry passengers. Look for this symbol to point out • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely important safety precautions.
  • Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere • Mow up and down slopes, not across. with safe machine operation. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Never allow children to operate the limbs, etc.
  • Page 5 • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other limbs, etc. people before mowing. Stop machine • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. anyone enters the area. Uneven terrain could overturn • Never carry passengers or children machine.
  • Page 6 We have competent, welt-trained techni- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Gasoline 5.0 Gallons Please read and retain this manual. Capacity Unleaded instructions will enable you to assemble and Type: Regular and maintain your tractor properly. Oil Type SAE 10W30 Always observe the "SAFETY...
  • 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 position (seated behind the steering wheel).
  • Page 8 /CHECKUST 6. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle Before you operate your new tractor, we position. wish to assure that you receive the best 7. Release parking brake. performance and satisfaction from this 8. Slowly move the motion control lever Quality Product.
  • Page 9 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BA'I-I'ERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...

  • Page 10: Controls View

    KNOWYOUR 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. Light Switch Ammeter Ignition Position Choke Switch...
  • Page 11 The operationof any tractorcan result in foreignobjectsthrowninto the eyes,which can resultin 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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition...
  • 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 presence sensing switch. Any attempt by with the engine not running. the operator to leave the seat with the These heights are approximate and may...
  • Page 13 • For cold weather operation you should TO TRANSPORT change oil for easier starting (See the oil When pushing or towing your tractor, be viscosity chart in the Maintenance sure to disengage transmission section of this manual). placing freewheel control in freewheeling •...
  • Page 14 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and coldstarting procedures below. Before driving the unit in cold weather, Insert key into ignition and turn key the transmission should be warmed up as clockwise to start position and release follows: key as soon as engine starts.
  • Page 15 5. Move motion control lever to neutral • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and (N) position. Shutoff engine and set possible fire hazard from dried clip- parking brake. pings. Make first cut relatively high; the 6.
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE RE u .SE.V,CE / y 'y . SERV,CE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure i Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems I_" Check for Loose Fasteners I Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...
  • Page 17 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. Install and tighten blade bolt securely BRAKE OPERATION (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat stopping...
  • Page 18 Adding or checking level of electrolyte is SAE VISCOSITY GRADES not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE power. 1. Remove terminal guard. Change the oil after every 50 hours of Disconnect...
  • Page 19 ENGINE OIL FILTER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Replace the engine oil filter every season To insure proper cooling, make sure the or every other oil change if the tractor is grass screen, cooling fins, and other used more than 100 hours in one year. extemal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.

  • Page 20: Remove/Install Mower

    _WARNING: TO AVOID SERCIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 3. Turn ignition key "STOP" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5.
  • Page 21 Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and Suspenslon plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate and mower brackets. Lift Link NOTE: To assist in locating hole in Adjustment flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with...
  • Page 22 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL Check adjustment on right side of tractor. IN LENGTH Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance "B" at front and rear tip of blade • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are equal in length.

  • Page 23: Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt

    R.H. Mandrel Cover Electric Clutch Pulley Idler Pulleys a.H. Mandrel Sprin a.R. Suspension Primary Idler Arm TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC- 10.Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely. ONDARY) DRIVE BELT 11 .Be sure spring is hooked in secondary Park the tractor on level surface.
  • Page 24 L.H. Secondary Mandrel Idler Arm Idler Pulley Secondary Center Mandrel Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt B.R. Mandrel TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH 2. Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake The electdc clutch should provide years rod. of service.
  • Page 25 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- 3. Remove belt from all idler pulleys, MENT transaxle pulley and then from engine pulley. Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See =PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual.
  • Page 26 TO A'I-FACH JUMPER CABLES FRONT WHEEL CAMBER 1. Connect one end of the RED cable to The front wheel camber is not adjustable the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each on your tractor. If damage has occurred to battery(A-B), taking care not to short affect the front wheel camber, contact against tractor chassis.
  • Page 27 Hex Bolt ENGINE Terminal Keps Access .., ,. Maintenance, repair, or replacement the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the Positive customers expense, may be performed Terminal (Red) by any non-road engine repair establish- Guard Cable ment or individual.
  • Page 28 FINAL SETTING Reassemble air cleaner. 1. Start engine and allow to warm for five Closed for Full minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. NOTE" The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
  • Page 29 experiance indicates that alcohol Immediately prepare your tractor for blended fuels (called gasohol or using storage at the end of the season or if the ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3.
  • Page 31 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 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" Adjust throttle control. position.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Remove obstruction. Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 SCHEMATIC FUEL; SPARK PLUGS IGNITION 2PLUGS FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID CHARGIhlG SYSTEM C4JTpLIT REaU TOR ISAMP DC @ 36_ 26 VOLTS AC II 3B00 P.PM [R[GUIATOR DISCC_I_CTED) PTOSWffCH HEADUGHTS C+G,B÷H IGNITION SWITCH POS_ON CIRCUIT C+FrB+E,A+D RELAY ©...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 917.275023 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 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 Hamess Socket Light W/4152J 4152J...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES .157 162---..8__156...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Bracket, Chassis Front 180372 Rail, Frame RH 175476 175282 Drawbar,Gt 176016 Bracket Asm., Susp Chas. Lh Bracket Asm., Fender 73680700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 175315 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 163976X428 Dash YTGT2 Cyl...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 GROUNDDRIVE 142_. 122\ .148...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bracket Shift ..Transaxle HydroGear 141004 331.3000 (See Breakdown) 142918 O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear Line Fuel Hydro 15"VGT 180642 Key 1/4 x 1/4 x 2 154739 7563R Washer Thrust 142917 Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear 70109...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 STEERING 1313 is _...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 STEERING KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel, Steering Axle Asm., Front 178557 6855M Fitting,Grease 161849 SpindleAsm, LH 16"LB48 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Beedng, Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 121748X 12000029 Ring, Klip#T5304-75 121232...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 ENGINE 21 _ I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145006 Clip ..Engine (See Breakdown) KohlerModel No. CV674-75544 10010500 Washer Split 149723 Muffler 123487X ClampHose 121361X 17490636 Screw'lT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC Pulley V-Idler 17490664 Screw TI 3/8-16 x 4 UNC...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180598 Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 180166 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123740X Spring, Cprsn 140675 Strap, Fender 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 145O06 Clip, Push In, Hinged 19171912 Washer 17/32x1-3/16x12 Ga.
  • Page 44 177415 Decal Hood Side Phi 149516 178482 DecalDeck HVYDTY Decal BatteryDNGR/PSN ENG Asm 177375 Decal Dash Panel 171702 Decal Hood RH Craftsman 164065 Decal Insert Strg 171703 Decal Hood LH Craftsman 138047 Decal Battery 140837 181470 Decal Deck Level Decal Brake Parking Saddle...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 138067 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 123935X Plug,Hole Screw Hex Wsh 5/16-18 x 1 12000022 E-RingTruarc #5133-87 17060516...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180359 Deck Weldment Mower 48 174368 V-Belt, Mower, Primary 178915 Nut,Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC BracketAsm., Sway Bar 73680600 4939M Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 Retainer Spring 72110612 178024 Sway Deck Bar...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 TRANSAXLE-MODELNUMBER331-3000...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 161122 Main HousingAssembly 169535 Ball Brg 6205-1 178317 R.H. HousingAssembly 161157 Seal l"ld X 2.0472" X 0.375" 169522 Center Section Assembly 161153 Shaft, Axle 161125 Spacer...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV674,TYPE NUMBER75544 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER 3\ "_ CRANKCASE J"_i "- XI-: o---3...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV674,TYPE NUMBER75544 CRANKCASE HEADNALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRIP_ON DESCRIPTION 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 24-032-01-S Seal, oil front Crankcase (Includes 2, 3) 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather (USE: Miniblock 24 782 14) 24-096-59-S Cover, breather 24-294-13-S Fitting M-645020-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 0--4 I_..ij AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV674,TYPENUMBER75544 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/CHARGING PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (Includes 2-4) (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18-S) 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (3) M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 25-139-16-S Plug, button 9/16"...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 _"GINECONT_LSI ! STARTING SYSTEM "f"P - -_;.>\'_:'L. _]17 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-199-07-S M-839080oS Pan, oil assembly Screw, hex. flange _ncludes 2-10) M8x1.25x80 M-645025-S 25-098-08-S Starter, solenoid shift crew, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 (Includes 4-7) M-631005-S...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV674,TYPENUMBER75544 EXHAUST[ :RANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM J 2"...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275023 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 24-853-61-S (Includes 2-4) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup 24-041-15-S Gasket, carburetor EXHAUST 24-053-81 Carburetor assembly (For information only not PART available...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along doffed 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.
  • Page 60 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home.., no matter who made it, no matter who sold For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Any_rne, dayorright (U.S J_only) www, seal_.com For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals...

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