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Craftsman 917.275632 Owner's Manual

18.5 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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CRRFTSMRN °
LAWN TRACTOR
18.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.275632
[_
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.
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman built engines. Before you start the engine which operates this Owner's Manual, For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 before Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    Troubleshooting Repair Parts ... Sears Service RIDING EQUIPMENT if this Craftsman to the instructions any parts that are found to be defective to the guidelines of coverage warranted parts for the two full years. During there will be no charges...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine ing objects. Failure to observe injury or death. _IWARNING: In order to prevent cidental starting when setting porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact plug. _I_WARNING: Do not coast down neutral, you may lose control...
  • Page 4 II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related control and tip-over accidents, result in severe injury or death. tion on all slopes requires extra caution. you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. •...
  • Page 5 • Remove gas-powered equipment the truck or trailer and refuel ground. If this is not possible, refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in contact of the fuel tank or container all times until fueling is complete.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    RC12YC section of this manual). REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations chase. Your new Craftsman® designed and manufactured dependable it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection can save you money and aggravation. 14 PSI...

  • Page 7: Check Battery

    For Future Your new tractor has been assembled When right or left hand is mentioned ating position (seated behind TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON Cut along dotted lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end panels lay side panels flat.
  • Page 8 TO ROLL TRACTOR Operation section location controls) function Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest sition. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. Place gearshift lever in neutral position. Roll tractor forward off skid. Remove banding holding shield...
  • Page 9 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED LIGHTS ON...
  • Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Light Switch Ammeter Ignition Switch Throttle/Choke Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Our tractors American AMMETER - Indicates...

  • Page 11: Mower Blades

    The operation of any tractor the eyes, which glasses or eye shields adjustments or repairs. spectacles or standard HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without...
  • Page 12 • For best cutting performance, 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground mower is at the desired cutting operating...
  • Page 13 TO OPERATE ON HILLS _,WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide at the back of this manual. • Choose the slowest speed ing up or down hills.

  • Page 14: Cold Weather

    Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position key as soon as engine starts. not run starter continuously than fifteen seconds per minute. engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control position, wait a few minutes again.

  • Page 15: Before Each Use

    F,L',. AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence ROS Systems 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 Change Engine...
  • Page 16 TRACTOR Always observe safety ruleswhen per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest level, dry concrete or paved surface, brake must be checked and adjusted. "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 17 The blade can be sharpenedwith a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. Tocheck blade balance,you will need a 5/8" diametersteel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a conebalancer, follow the instructionssuppliedwith balancer.) NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade.

  • Page 18: Spark Plugs

    Unlock drain valve by pushing slightly and turning counterclockwise. To open, pull out on the drain valve. 5. After oil has drained completely, and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise pin is in the locked position Remove the drain tube and replace cap onto the end of the drain valve.
  • Page 19 CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with auto- motive type wax. & WARNING: TO AVOID SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake Place gearshift...
  • Page 20 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor on level ground or driveway. tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest •...
  • Page 21 Mandrel Mandrel Pulley TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest level, dry concrete or paved surface,...
  • Page 22 Electric Clutch _ -- Clutch Clutching ----- Idler Stationary J Idler Center Span/_ Transaxle Keeper ... I1_ Pulley TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral the gear shift lever is in neutral gate) position. The adjustment at the factory;...
  • Page 23 TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis then from the fully charged RED cable last from both batteries. Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY WARNING" Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench other object to contact both terminals...
  • Page 24 ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement emission control devices and systems, are being done at the customers may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CABLE The throttle control...
  • Page 25 Immediately prepare your tractor age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _ICAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. Out of fuel. Engine properly. Engine Bad spark Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water Loose or damaged Carburetor 10. Engine valves out of adjustment.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM 1. Cutting too much grass/too Loss of power fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under Dirty air filter. Low oil level/dirty Faulty spark plug.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will Obstruction not rotate mechanism• Worn/damaged belt. Frozen Frozen 1. Engine speed too slow. Poor grass discharge Travel speed 3. Wet grass. Mower deck not level. Low/uneven Worn, Buildup...
  • Page 29 WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS B+A1 L+A2 SPEEDED START 3 + S + A1 NONE WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST. 02834 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 BATTERY SOLENOID IGNITION SPARK PLUGS UNIT (2PLUGS ON TW N CYL. ENG NES HOUR...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR ELECTRICAL - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR ELECTRICAL NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt, Battery, Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown, Battery, Front 145769...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 2094 209 __ chassis-stealth,stlt...

  • Page 33: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 193635X428 Dash 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 167203 Panel, Dash, LH 188702X010 Panel, Dash, RH...

  • Page 35: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless (See Breakdown) 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 12000028 Ring, Retainer 121520X Strap, Torque 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 192502 Rod Shifter Fender 180505 Clutch STD561210 Pin, Cotter 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch 10040400...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632 STEERING steering stealth prem...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR STEERING NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632 PART DESCRIPTION 186094X428 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25132 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 175121...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR ENGINE > OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART DESCRIPTION 176636X505 Control Throttle 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Engine, Briggs Model 31 P777-0348-E1 (See Breakdown) 137352 Muffler 165291 Muffler Gasket 148456 Tube Drain oil 169837 Shield Heat 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor 179022 Tank Fuel...

  • Page 39: Seat Assembly

    3/8-16 x 1-1/2 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. 182493 Pan Seat 166369 Knob Seat Adj. Wingnut 174648 Bracket Mounting - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 PART 121248X 72050412 unc x 1 134300 121250X 123976X 124238X 171852 STD541431 19171912 127018X NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
  • Page 40 TRACTOR DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 187407 Reflector, 138047 Decal, Battery, Diehard, 186242 Decal, Hood RH 186243 Decal, Hood LH 160396 Decal, Deck Sch. 146046 Decal, V-Belt, Drive Schematic 179128 Decal, Deck "B" "42" 193561 Decal, Replacement 156439 Decal, Fender, Danger 189088 Decal, Panel, Dash 172331...

  • Page 41: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 197980 Plunger Assembly 198070 Shaft Assembly, 188822 Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing, Nylon 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted 139865 Link, Lift, LH. 139866 Link, Lift, R.H. STD624008 Retainer Spring 173288...

  • Page 42: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632 MOWER DECK °.L 4oi€ 113 111 2_ 23 24 118 _ .117 D elec-t-path stlt...
  • Page 43 Nut, Toplock, Flanged 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 73900600 Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 PART 140088 STD624003 137729 Sway Bar, Fr. 178515 155046 165723 141043 x 1.25 Gr. 8...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 3,5A 42..A MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE...
  • Page 45 Brake Disk 790007 Brake Pad Plate 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2) 786026 Dowel Pin 792076A Flat Washer .312 ID x .059W - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART 790079 792073A 792085A 792075 790025 786066 786086 774690 774691...

  • Page 46: Briggs & Stratton

    1058 OWNER'S I 1329 REPLACEMENT 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 305A _ 697 _ 729A_ 3o8'_ 1040 828_ - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 8_1_ 943 0 1270 lr 1022 _7591 617 0 8_1_ 8420 1027 MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION...
  • Page 47 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL 1022 1034 1091 947_ 276@ 1127_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKETSET - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 6170 24o_ 141A 121 CARBURETOR 104,9 1060 _-_ 6_ 1266W I 117_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 _-'_ 1022 366,<_...
  • Page 48 Mixture 691636 Screw (Throttle 495800 Kit-Idle Speed 690525 Pin-Float Hinge 231855 Valve-Float Needle 691780 Seat-inlet - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 PART 690464 108A 692344 694352 Side) 697228 697241 698445 Head 695005 691750 494379 494381 Head)
  • Page 49 691286 Cap-End 693757 Housing-Starter 691095 Stud (Rocker 691031 • SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick 697087 Dipstick/Tube 692424 Terminal-Spark - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 PART Plug 690968 690960 697091 690589 Crank) 694393 499613 Cartridge 697015 Cable) 699848 495933...
  • Page 51 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL down the face of slopes, never across the face, Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, slopes greater than 15 degrees, Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 52 For repair - in your lawn and garden no matter For the replacement owner's manuals For Sears professional and items like garage I-800o4oMYoHOtVlE ® (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com For repair of carry-in and electronics, Sears 1o800o488ot222 To purchase or maintenance agreement t-800-827-6655 Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas: 1 _888-SU-HOG_...

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