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Craftsman 23.0 HP 917.275031 Owner's Manual

23.0 hp electric start 50" mower 6 speed garden tractor
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Owner's Manual
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23.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
50" MOWER
6 SPEED
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.275031
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructionsbefore
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
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructionsbefore operating this equipment. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN 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 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat...
  • Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman nearest Sears Service Center. will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
  • 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 injury or death. I, GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
  • Page 4 III. CHILDREN 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. 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...
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3.5 GALLONS GASOLINE UNLEADED CAPACITY REGULAR \ND TYPE: SAE 10W30 OILTYPE (ABOVE 32°F) (API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY'. W/FILTER: W/O FILTER: 4.0PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION GAP: .030") RC12YC GROUND SPEED i (MPH): REVERSE: TIRE FRONT: PRESSURE: REAR: CHARGING 15AMPS @ 3600RPM...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Insert (2)Flanged Pins (1)Front Plate Assembly Wheels Bolts _)(2) Video Cassette For Future Use Steering Wheel Steedng Sleeve Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x %3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Mower (5) Retainer Spdngs Isingle loop) Gauge Wheels (2) Centedock Nuts (2) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. tractor all parts and hardware correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 9 INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
  • Page 10 . INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake. 1. Cut and remove ties securing anti- sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. 2.
  • Page 11 CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be propedy leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
  • Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. i- ;i A BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED ATrACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY...
  • Page 13 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize various controls and adjustments. Ammeter Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Control Adjustment Height Knob Gear Shift Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH:...
  • Page 14 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR TO SET PARKING...
  • Page 15 The cuttingheightrange 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 16 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- " MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.
  • Page 17 • The attachments and ground drive can "now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) 7.
  • Page 18 FILL DATES AS YOU COMPLETE Checkor.keOperotlen Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence letedock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubdcatlen Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Mogon Drive Be_t(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 19 _CTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be ad- justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
  • Page 20 • Keepbatteryandterminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.
  • Page 21 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Ak screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.
  • Page 22 ,_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" 4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6.
  • Page 23 NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16". • Recheck measurements after adjust- ing. 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 both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side.
  • Page 24 . LH. Screws Mandrel Idler =lleys L.H, Mandrel Mower Ddve Belt Belt Keepers TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).
  • Page 25 Road test tractor for proper stopping . distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. With Parking Brake "Engaged" Operating TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT...
  • Page 26 Adjustment Sleeves Jam Nuts TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL - 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. 3. Repair tire and reassemble. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. 5.
  • Page 27 Terminal Access (Red) Cable Guard _gative (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
  • Page 28 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL - The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.
  • Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. _CAUTION: Never stere the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame spark.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. Out of fuel, 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carburetor out of adjustment 10.Engine valves out of adjustment.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8.
  • Page 32 . TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Obstruction Mower blades will mechanism. not rotate 2. Worn/damaged drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Engine speed too slow. Poor grass discharge 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. Mower deck not level. 5.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR-- SCHEMATIC AMMETER PTO (DISENGAGED) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION SWITCH RELAY REMOVABLE WIRING INSULATED CUPS CONNECTIONS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE i --...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275031 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR-- EI'ECTRICAL KEY PART 144927 74760412 7603J 145211 150109 145759 153664 166184 4152J 150775 108824X 73510400 170697 160784 175566 140403 170238 154336 122822X 174652 141940 163996 109748X NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm MODEL NUMBER917,275031 DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex Head 114-20x 3/4 Tray, Battery Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR-- CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _1_4 • MODEL NUMBER917.275031 36 _ t--_17 "_ _157...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR-- CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 175465 Ran,Frame RH 175282 Draw'oar, G t 73680700 Nut,Crownlock Hex 7/16-14UNC 163976X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 145166 Support, Battery 175259X558 HoodAsm 121794X Cover, Access 17000612...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR- GROUND DRIVE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/6,16 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 149176 Wheel, HubAssembly 12000034 Kiip,Ring 140080 Bolt, Hub 142509 Disc, Brake 136927 Yoke, Brake Disc 73750800 Nutleck112-20Unf 139419...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 STEERING ASSEMBLY 2120 1313' /"...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR-" MODEL NUMBER917.275031 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART 159944X428 178557 6855M 161849 161848 626_H 121748X 12000O29 121232X 74781044 136518 73901000 121749X ST0551137 STD541537 145103 137347 175572 156011 163887X428 159945 155105 152927 STD523710 159946X428 3366R 17000612 104239X 138136 19111610 74780512 74780512 138059 137156 73360600 109850X...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR- ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV674-75544 149723 Muffler 121361X Pulley V-Idler 177748 Keeper Asm. Belt Engine 175287 Bushing 170056 Clutch Electdc 143996 Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch 151346 Tank Fuel Rear 3,50 YtJGt 96 109227X Pad Spacer 106082)(...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR.. SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140124 seer 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 140675 S_.rap, Fender 127018)( Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 "t 4 5006 C_Lp, push in, Hinged STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/6-16 Unc 124181X Spring,Seat Cprsn 171877 Bolt 5/16-18Uncx 3/4 wlSems 174894 P_n, Seat 121246X...
  • Page 44 177375 Decal, Dash 164085 Decat, Hood, RH 171702 Decal,Hood, LH 171703 Decal,Hood Side Panel 177415 Decal,Maintenance 133644 Decal,Engine 177416 Decal,Fender, Craftsman 163204 Decal,FenderDanger 156439 Decal, Clutch/Brake 4900J Decal, V-Belt Drive 146047 Schematic Decal, Blower Housing 164884 WHEELS &TIRES --23 --23...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR LiFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 177535 Shaft Asm., LiftVgt 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 12000022 E-RingTruarc#5133-87 19292016 Washer 29132x 1-114x 16 Ga. 71110624 Bolt,Fin Hex 3/8-16 uncx1-1/2 175830 Gdp,HandleFluted 175831 Button,Plunger 122364X Plunger,Button 2876H Spdng 2-118" 146704 Link Lift 163552...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275031 • MOWER DECK 63_62...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.275031 MOWER DECK KEY PART DESCRIPTION 156990 MowerDeckWeldment50 STD541413 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 72110506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 7631J Runner,MowerLH 138457 BracketAsm., Sway Bar STD624008 Retainer,Spring 130832 Arm Suspension, R ear 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 Patched STD551137 Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8 Unplak_l...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 "TRANSAXLE 7 38 70 73...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR-- TRANSAXLE KEY PART DESCRIPTION Axle Shaft 4197R 12000034 RetainingRing FinalDriveGear 4199R Differential G ear 4216R 4215R Differential P inion DifferentiaICarder 4217R 174728 Axle ThrustWasher 74020652 Bolt, Hex Hd 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 (l"Throed Length) 7392M Steel Ball 137261 SpringShift ForkDetent 4985R ShiftFork, High-LowRange 6266H...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR- KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I CRANKCASE] - MODEL NU MBER 917.275031 o-..16 XI-7...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR- KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 HEADNALVE/BREATHER KEY PART DESCRIPTION 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/ _asket (Includes 2, 3) 24-041-23-S asket, breather 24-096-59-S Cover, breather M-645020-S Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x20 X-75-23-S Plug, allen hd. 1/8" 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (4) 24-755-66-S Kit, valve train (Includes 8, 11, 12)
  • Page 52 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 BLOWER HOUSING AND RAFFLES J ;NITIONIELECTRICAL 0--4 -/'-"* AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275031 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL N UMBER CV674, T YPENUMBER 75544 IGNITIONICHARGING PART DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen llncludes 2-4,and 24 113 8-S) M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 ((4) X-25-92-S Washer, plain 5116" (4) 24-112-04-S Spacer, grass screen (4) 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder (4) 24-157-03-S 12-086-14-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 54 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM I "1 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION ,=-a i_, I _-'_ • _\lS...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275031 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL N UMBERCV674, T YPENUMBER75544 STARTING SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange M8xl.25x80 25-098-08-S Starter, solenoid shift (Includes 4-7) M-841080-S Nut, hex. flange M8x1.25 25-435-04-S Kit, solenoid 25-755-33-S Kit, pinion drive (Includes 25-141-05-S Ring 25-221-01-S Kit, brush ENGINE CONTROLS PART DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275031 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL N UMBERCV674, T YPENUMBER 75544 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM J 2"...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR- KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRIPTION 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST PART DESCRIPTION 24-04t-02-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 25-072-04-S Stud, MSx1.25x33 (4) PA-75544 Replacement EnBine 24 782 14 Miniblock 24 755 1O8-SGasket Set - MODEL NUMBER 917.27 5031 FUEL SYSTEM PART...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION GUIDE Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15"), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 60 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold itJ 1-800-4-MY-HOME (l-_e-4s9-_) 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 For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirecta"!

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