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Craftsman 917.275223 Owner's Manual

25.0 hp electric start 48" mower automatic garden tractor
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Owner's Manual
25.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
48" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.275223
• 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, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in matedal or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cuffing machine is capable of amputating hands and foot and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructionsin the manual and on the machine before starting.
  • Page 4 IlLCHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starling or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    Should you expedence any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or other qualified service center. We have competent, well-trained tec cians and the proper tools to service repair this tractor.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steedng Sleeve Steedng Sleeve Extension Seat _(1) Mower _)Flanged (5) Retainer Spdngs P'ms (_ (double loop) Assembly (1)Front Plate (2) Retainer Spdngs (single loop) Gauge Wheels 4) Adjusting Bar (4) Retainer © SteedngWheellnse_ (1) Washer 17132 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Knob (4) Shoulder Bolt Wheels...
  • Page 8 Slope Sheet Video Casse_e Keys (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube...

  • Page 9: Tools Required For Assembly

    Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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 proper tightness.

  • Page 10: Install Seat

    HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR CHECK BATTERY 1. Lift hood to raised position. NOTE: If thisbattery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).
  • Page 11 TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position, 2. Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal. 3. Place freewheel control in freewheel- ing position to disengage transmis- sion (See =TO TRANSPORT"...

  • Page 12: Check Tire Pressure

    7. Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spdng with loops up as shown. 8. Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer spdngs as shown. 9. Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets.
  • Page 13 V'CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor,we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product. Please review the following checklist: ./'All assembly instructionshave been completed. ./No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is prepedy prepared and charged,...
  • Page 14 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING ENG,NEON ENO, NEOFF O.L_RESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT r 'l R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR...

  • Page 15: Throttle Control

    KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiadze yourself with the locations of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hourmeter Ignition Choke Ammeter Control Throttle Control Motion Drive Belt Tension...
  • Page 16 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 17 The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.
  • Page 18 TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing yo_Jrtractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. 1. Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. 2.

  • Page 19: Cold Weather Starting

    NOTE: Beforestarting, r eadthe warmand coldaiart_g prucedums baiow. 6, Insert key into ignitionand rum key clockwise to =START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuouslyfor more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes end try again, if engine still does not start, pull the...
  • Page 20 5. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake. 6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control In driving position (See =TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). 7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed.

  • Page 21: General Recommendations

    FILL IN DARES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___o_ AS YOU COMPLETE /__/_PF_ REGULAR SERVICe. Check Brake Operation Check Tire pressure Check Operator presence and 1" InterlOCk Systems Check for Loose Fastenera Sl'm rpen/Re place Mower Blades Lubrication Cha_t Check Batte W LeVel BetteP/and Terminals Check Tmnsaxle...
  • Page 22 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stoppingdistance at high speed in highestgear, then brake must be ad- justed. (See =TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
  • Page 23 • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts fight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE'. The odginal equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance tree. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers, Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.
  • Page 24 Oil Drain V alve CaT_ Drain Closedand CLEAN AIR SCREEN LockedPosition Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brosh or compressed air to remove dirt and stubbem dded gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKEICOOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other...
  • Page 25 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 3. Turn ignition key =OFF" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped, 5. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 26 SuspensionA_ _i,i_ Adjustment _-""_ FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to- side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust beth front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1/8"...
  • Page 27 R.H. Mandrel Cover Belt Tension (Disengaged Pc_ition) Spring Arm R,H. Suspension Arm Primary Idler Arm TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractoron level surface. Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).
  • Page 28 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a buiti-in brake that stopsthe pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or,to not stop as required• Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service canter/ department.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not hodzontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steedng wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steedng operation.
  • Page 30 REPLACING BAT'rERY _kCAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, dags, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from ecoldental grounding.
  • Page 31 ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-read engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.
  • Page 32 Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contacta Sears or otherquailed servioeoenter, which has proper equip- ment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.
  • Page 33 Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor v_l not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 34: Service And Adjustments

    5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline, 6. Check all widng. 7, See "ToAdjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section. 8. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Depress brake pedal. 2. Disengage attachment clutch. 3. Recharge or replace battery, 4.
  • Page 35 12.Clean/replace muffler. 13.Check all widng. 14. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section. 15.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Replace blade mandrel, 3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Mowerbladeswlll 1. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower ddve belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley, 4. Frozen blade mandrel, Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow, discharge 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4.
  • Page 37 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 SCHEMATIC IGNITION S_TCH RELAY MeG+A1 NONE ON• LJ_IT BeAI B + A1 NONE _TART BeS÷AI NONE REMOVABLE WIRING INSULATED CUPS CONNECTIONS NOTF= IF WIRING INSULATED CUPS WERE REMOVED SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.
  • Page 38 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275223 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275223 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 8olt 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" 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 166184 Harness Socket Ught W/4152J 41523...

  • Page 40: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 917.275223 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _-17 44 17...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 917.275223 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES pART DESCRIPTION 175465 Rail, Frarne RH 175282 Drawbar, Gt 73800700 Nut, Lock HeX 7/16 Unc 163976X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2...

  • Page 42: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275223 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275223 GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle Hydro Gear 311-3500 (See Breakdovm) 9396E Key 1/4 x 114 x 2 STD561210 Pin, Co(ler 140507 Wheel, HL_ Assembly 14(;O80 Bod, Hub 73940800 178391 Lever hsm Shitt Lower 130564 176600 Brake, Rod...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 STEERING...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 STEERING pART 159944X428 178557 6855M 161849 161848 6266H 121748)( 12000029 121232X 74781044 136518 73901000 121749X STD551137 $1D541537 1454,03 137347 175572 1560_1 163887)(428 159945 155105 152927 74780616 159946X428 3366R 1700_6_2 104239)( 138136 19111610 STD551131 74780512 138059 137156...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 917.275223 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Engine (See BreakdoWn) Kohler Model No. CV724-69551 149723 Muffler 121361X Pulley V-Idler 177748 Keeper Asm. Belt Engine 175288 Bushing Clutch Electdc 174605 143996 Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch Tank Fuel Rear 3.56 Yt/Gt 96...

  • Page 47: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 SEATASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 140675 Strap,Fender 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 145006 Clip, push In, Hinged 810541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-t6Unc 124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn 171877 Bog£d16-18Uncx3/4 w/Serns 174894 Pan, Seat...

  • Page 48: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 917.275223 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 164O96 Decal Dash 149516 Decal Battery DNGRJPSN ENGAsrn 171702 Decal Hood RH Craftsman 171703 Decal Hood LH Craftsman 140837 Decal Brake Parking Saddle 133644 Decal Maintenance 177664 Decal Engine 164884 Decal Blower Hsng Kohl...

  • Page 49: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - MODEL N U MBER 917.275223 LiFT ASSEMBLY 7_26 pART DESCRIPTION RodAsm.,Lever 121006X 177535 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 12000(T22 E-Ring Truarc#5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 71110624 Bcft, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2...

  • Page 50: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275223 MOWER DECK "...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR- MODEL NU MBER 917.275223 MOWERDECK pART DESCRIPTION 174348 DeckWeldrnent Mower 48 138017 Bracket Asm., Swey Bar 4939M Retainer Spdng 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear(Sway Bar) 174365 Bod 7/16 Asm. Blade 173920 Blade 174360 Shelf Asm. 174358 Mandrel Housing 110465X Beadng, Ball, Mandrel...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275223 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 311.3500...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 31%3500 PART DESCRIPTION 161122 Main Housing Assembly 178317 R.H, Housing Assembly 153522 Center Seclion Assembly 161125 Spacer 142932 Seal-Up 142928 Wire Retaining Ring 142933 Retaining Ring 142934 Ball Bearing 169523 Cradle Bearing 153524 Varlable Bwashplate...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV724, TYPE NUMBER 69551 CYLINDER HEAD VALVI_ & BREATHER 0--19...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV724,TYPE NUMBER 69551 H EADNALVE/BREATHER pART DESCRIPTION 24-033-01-S Kit, breather cover wlgasket _lnoiude_s 2--4) 24-041.23-S Gasket, breather 24-096-59-S Cover, breather 25-13g-60-S Plug, allen hd. 118" M-645020-S Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x2O 25-351-01-S Ltfter, valve (4)
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV724, TYPE NUMBER 69551 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES It--_, AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV724, TYPE NUMBER 69551 IGNiTION/CHARGING PART DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen _lncludes 2-4, and 24 1"t3 8-S) M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4xO.7x25 X-25-92-S Washer, p4ain 5/16" (4) 24-112-04-S Spacer, grass screen (4) 25-066-47-S Bolt, shoulder (4) 24-157-03-S...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV724, TYPE NUMBER 69551 _._,.ECONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM .__ _._ ,r_ 4 ___ 7 :}IL PAN LUBRICATIONI...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV724, TYPE NUMBER 69551 STARTING SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION M-83f1080-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 25-098-08-S Starter, solenoid shift assembly (IncludeS 4-7) M-84108g-s Nut, hex. flange 25-435-04-S Kit, solenoid 25-755-33_S Kit, pinlcn ddve (Includes 6) 25-141-05-S Ring 25-221-01-S...

  • Page 60: Fuel System

    TRACTOR- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.275223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV724, TYPE NUMBER 69551 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST ,-¢ FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 61 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV724,TYPE NUMBER 69551 CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRIPTION 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST PART DESCRIPTION 24-041-52-S Gasket, exhaust 25-072-04-S Stud M8x1.25x33 PA-69551 Replacement Engine 24-522-219 Short Block 24-782-23 Mlelblock 24-755÷113-S Casket Set FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SIGHTING greater than 15°), never across Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caut'_ng diraction on slopes. SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL the face.
  • Page 64 Trademark I _ Service Mark of Sears, Roebuck and Co. ® Marca RegJstrada I Marca de F_bdca / _ Marca de Servlclo de Sears, Roebuck and CO. ec Marque de commerce / MDMarque depos_e de Sears, Roebuck and Co. 179011 3.1.01 RD (U.&A.