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Craftsman 917.27636 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.27636 Owner's Manual

Garden tractor 25.0 hp, 48” mower electric start automatic transmission
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GARDEN TRACTOR
25.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.27636
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.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/crafts man
02139
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety about 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 website:www.sears.com/crafts man...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    fi rst 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be avail- able but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- •...
  • Page 4 SAFETY RULES • Never carry children, even with the II. SLOPE OPERATION blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a major factor related to loss of be seriously injured or interfere with control and tip-over accidents, which can safe machine operation.
  • Page 5 SAFETY RULES • Remove gas-powered equipment from Check their proper operation regularly. the truck or trailer and refuel it on the • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or ground. If this is not possible, then other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel refuel such equipment with a portable spillage and remove any fuel-soaked container, rather than from a gasoline...

  • Page 6: Product Specifi Cations

    Oil Capacity: W/ Filter: 4.0 Pints AGREEMENTS W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC designed and manufactured for years of (Gap: .030") dependable operation. But like all prod-...

  • Page 7: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    PARTS BAG CONTENTS Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Keys ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. When right or left hand is mentioned in ADJUST SEAT this man ual, it means, from your point of 1.
  • Page 8 TO DRIVE TRAC TOR OFF SKID (See CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Op er a tion section for location and After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly function of con trols) adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in WARNING: Before start ing, read, un- the Service and Adjustments section of der stand and fol low all in struc tions in the...

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST REVERSE HIGH SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAK ENGINE OFF OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • 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 of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. ROS "ON" Ignition Choke Control Position...
  • Page 11 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 12 The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly TO OPERATE MOWER 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.
  • Page 13 USING THE REVERSE OPERATION Transmission Engaged SYSTEM - 1. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. 2. With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" posi- tion. 3. Look down and behind before backing. 4. Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) po si tion to start movement.
  • Page 14 • The attachments and ground drive can CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or now be used. If the engine does not fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline accept the load, restart the en gine and near an open fl ame. allow it to warm up for one minute using IMPORTANT: When operating in temper- the choke as de scribed above.
  • Page 15 PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Never engage or dis- • Tire chains cannot be used when the en gage freewheel lever while the engine mower hous ing is attached to tractor. is run ning. • Mower should be properly leveled for To ensure proper operation and per- best mowing performance.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 17 CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) TRACTOR SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per- • When the engine is running with the form ing any main te nance. ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi- BRAKE OPERATION tion and the at tach ment clutch engaged, If tractor requires more than fi...
  • Page 18 • To check blade balance, you will need a Do not attempt to clean fan or trans mis - 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone sion while engine is running or while the balancer. (When using a cone bal anc er, trans mis sion is hot.
  • Page 19 5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to Oil Drain Valve remove excess oil. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE To Open • Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car- To Close tridge. NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will dam age the cartridge.
  • Page 20 MUFFLER Clamp Clamp Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fi re hazard and/or dam age. Fuel Filter SPARK PLUG(S) CLEANING Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning • Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of each mowing season or after every of all foreign matter.

  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. 3. Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. 4.
  • Page 22 9. Position front plate assembly between Suspension front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert fl anged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between 01553 Lift Link the plate assembly and mower brack- Adjustment ets.
  • Page 23 BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE 5. Remove any dirt or grass clippings EQUAL IN LENGTH which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur- face. 6. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring.
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC- 10. Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely. OND ARY) DRIVE BELT 11. Be sure spring is hooked in sec ond ary Park the tractor on level surface. En gage idler arm and secondary spring arm.
  • Page 25 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT The electric clutch should provide years Park the tractor on level surface. En gage of service. The clutch has a built-in brake parking brake. For ease of service there is that stops the pulley within 5 sec onds. a belt installation guide decal on bottom of Eventually, the internal brake will wear left footrest.
  • Page 26 TRANSAXLE MOTION CON TROL LE- TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS VER NEUTRAL AD JUST MENT FRONT WHEEL - The motion control lever has been pre set 1. Block up axle securely. at the factory and adjustment should not 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and be necessary.
  • Page 27 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB cable (D) to good chassis ground, 1. Raise hood. away from fuel tank and bat tery. 2. Pull bulb hold er out of the hole in the back side of the grill. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE 3.
  • Page 28 ENGINE 1. Be sure you have a clean air fi lter and the throttle control cable is adjusted Maintenance, repair, or replacement of properly (see above). the emission con trol devices and sys tems, 2. Start engine and allow to warm for fi ve which are being done at the cus tom ers ex- minutes.

  • Page 29: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- ance indicates that alcohol blended fuels age at the end of the season or if the trac- (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. nol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during WARNING: Never store the trac tor...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” 2. See “TO START ENGINE” properly.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. 2. Throttle in “CHOKE” 2.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt.

  • Page 34: Repair Parts

    Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Your Home For repair – in your home – of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

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