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Craftsman 917.27582 Owner's Manual

18.5 hp, 42" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
18.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275820
[_
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 IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman engine which operates this Owner's Manual, For answers to your questions about this product, Call:...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts ... Sears Service RIDING EQUIPMENT if this Craftsman up according to the instructions any parts that are found to be defective to the guidelines of coverage warranted parts for the two full years. there will be no charges...

  • Page 3: Operation

    IMPORTANT:This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throw- ing objects.Failureto observe the followingsafety instructionscould result in serious injury or death. _IWARNING: Inorder to preventac- cidental startingwhen setting up, trans- porting, adjustingor making repairs, always disconnectspark plug wire and place wire where it cannotcontact spark plug.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a majorfactor relatedto loss of controland tip-overaccidents,which can result in severeinjury or death. Opera- tion on all slopes requiresextra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. •...
  • Page 5 • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,then refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable container,rather than from a gasoline dispensernozzle. • Keepthe nozzle in contactwith the rim of the fuel tank or containeropening at all times until fueling is complete.Do not use a nozzle lock-opendevice.
  • Page 6 Sears service section of this manual). 3.5 Pints REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS RC12YC Congratulations chase. Your new Craftsman® designed and manufactured dependable ucts, it may require time. That's when tion Agreement aggravation. Purchase a Repair now and protect hassle and expense.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 Slope Sheet Steering Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer (1) 5/16 Lock Washer Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _7{_9 (1) Knob For Future Use Wheel Adapter Steering Keys...

  • Page 8: Tools Required

    Your new tractor has been assembled unassembled for shipping purposes. all parts and hardware you assemble as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 3/4"...
  • Page 9 6. Lowerseat into operatingpositionand sit in seat. 7. Slide seat until a comfortableposition is reachedwhich allows you to press clutch/brakepedal all the way down. 8. Get off seat without movingits ad- justed position. 9. Raise seat and tightenadjustment knobsecurely. Seat Seat Flat Washer Adjustment...
  • Page 10 CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were at the factory for shipping purposes. rect tire pressure is important cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower ing should be properly...
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor 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 FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) &...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOUR TRACTOR READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Ammeter Attachment Clutch Lever Light Switch Throttle/Choke Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Freewheel Control Our tractors American AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or...
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor eyes, which can result in severe or eye shields while or repairs. We recommend mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.
  • Page 14 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly when they are slightly off the ground mower is at the desired cutting operating position. Gauge wheels keep the deck in proper position prevent scalping in most terrain NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels on a flat level surface.
  • Page 15 TO OPERATE ON HILLS _ILWARNING: 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 16: To Start Engine

    TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. 1. Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position.
  • Page 17 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled best mowing performance. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" Service and Adjustments section manual. • The left hand side of mower should used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already Have the cut area to the right of the trac- tor.

  • Page 18: Before Each Use

    FILL IN DATES 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 Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when 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 20 NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center appear to be centered, but are not. • Slide blade on to an unthreaded of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

  • Page 21: Engine Oil Filter

    Oil Drain Valve Closed Locked Position Yellow Ca Unlock drain valve by pushing slightly and turning counterclockwise. To open, pull out on the drain valve. After oil has drained completely, and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise pin is in the locked position...

  • Page 22: Spark Plugs

    MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG(S) Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 23 WARNING: SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: TO AVOID Depress clutch/brake Place motion control Place attachment Turn ignition key to "STOP" Make sure the blades Disconnect spark come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove right side of tractor. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-...
  • Page 24 Push clutch cable housing bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer Place flat washer and clutch idler pulley bolt and secure retainer spring. Install belt onto engine pulley. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor on level ground or driveway.
  • Page 25 BELT INSTALLATION 1. Work belt around both mandrel and idler pulleys Make sure belt is in all pulley and inside all belt guides. Install mower (See "To Install in this section of this manual). Mandrel Idler Pulley TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped...
  • Page 26 Engine Pulley ____ --I\ Clutching Stationary _[----_,-i _ I II__--J--.[ Center Span Keeper.-------_ II__P_L Transmission Input Pulley/_ TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment be necessary. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel and lightly tighten.
  • Page 27 If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. your tractor battery to start other vehicles. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1.
  • Page 28 ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement emission control devices and systems, are being done at the customers may be performed by any non-road repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE...
  • Page 29 Immediatelyprepareyour tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be usedfor 30 days or more. _CAUTION: Neverstore the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine properly. Engine Bad spark Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Loose Carburetor 10. Engine valves out of adjustment.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM 6. Faulty spark plug. Loss of power (cont.) 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel. 10. Spark 11. Dirty engine 12.
  • Page 32 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 Poor grass Engine discharge Travel speed 3. Wet grass. Mower deck not level. Low/uneven Worn, Buildup trash under...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 SCHEMATIC (OPT]ONAN BLUE oEoFU_'_L_%iOFF _,J A UGHT SWITCN EQUIPPED ALTERNATOR THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED BATTERY, OWN ELECTRICAL BECAUSE IGNITION SWITCH BRIGHTNESS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" SPEED. M+G+A1 WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS RUN/OVERRIDE B+A1 SPEEDED...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR ELECTRICAL - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 !...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR ELECTRICAL KEY PART NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 186491 Box, Battery 176138 Switch Interlock 183759 Harness, Light Socket 4152J Light Bulb 4799J Cable, Battery 146148...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _275 chassis-Laser-It.stir...

  • Page 37: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART 174619 176554 155272 193511X013 STD533710 174996 172105X010 17490608 184272X615 184921 STD541437 184259 192393X615 139976 17490508 175710 174714 184270 72140606 154798 STD541437 124346X 175702 186689 175582 156524 155123X428 189747 170165 17670508 17670608 17000612 179132X428 184264X599 184263X599 184262X428 184265 184266...

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 GROUND DRIVE 82 165 156 4T'_ 12011 _ 36 35 drive-hydro,stlt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless Breakdown) 192502 Rod Shift Fender STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 74490544 Bolt Hex FLGHD STD541431 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5116-18 unc STD541437 Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 130564 Knob 1/2-13 178141...

  • Page 40: Tractor Assembly

    TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY _+_=TJ--- /j::_39 1515_ steering pl.lt - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820...

  • Page 41: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 PART DESCRIPTION 186093X428 Steering Wheel 184706 Front Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, 121748X Washer...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275820 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART DESCRIPTION 170545 Control Throttle/Choke 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine (See Breakdown) Model No. 31P777-0296-E1 137352 Muffler Exhaust 165291 Gasket Muffler 148456 Tube, Drain Oil Easy 169837 Shield Browning/Debris...

  • Page 43: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR SEAT ASSEMBLY seat It.knob PART DESCRIPTION 188719 Seat 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga. 145006 Clip Push In Hinged STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 17000616 Screw 3t8-16 x 1.5 SMGML...

  • Page 44: Wheels And Tires

    186366 Decal Hood RH/LH 189020 Decal Engine 133644 Decal Maint Customer 193565 Decal Replacement 179128 Decal Deck 186572 Decal Fender Craftsman 193307 Decal Fender STLTH 189088 Decal Dash Panel 160396 Decal Mower Drive Schematic WHEELS &TIRES 4,10 6 -,---._ KEY PART...

  • Page 45: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR LIFT ASSEMBLY 32" PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring 19211621 Washer 21132 x 1 x21 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger 139865 Link Asm Lift L.H. 139866 Link Asm Lift R.H.

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR MOWER DECK il 47 113 111 D man-t-path stlt 3 - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275820 52 55\ _116...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Housing STD533107 Bolt 138017 Bracket Asm,Sway 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" STD624008 Retainer Spring 178024 Bar Sway Deck 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 STD551137 Washer, Lock 140296 Washer, Hardened (The following blades able) 138971...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 "_ .(_)-_},_ 31 29 _'_1113 :_ - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 _ 15 __.,m (_(_ • 3 -191 _2o4A _ 208 184--_ l__e lo2/_\ lo2lol...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 PART DESCRIPTION 772151 Cover L.H. 770135 Case 776355 Counter Shaft 778263 Spur Gear 786197 Neutral Sleeve 778368 Bevel Gear (Incl. 14) (13 Teeth) 778368 Bevel Gear (Incl. 13) (13 Teeth) 778373 Ring Gear (54 Teeth) 786139 Drive Pin 792194...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20@ 6170 51 _} 691(_ 524 _ 842 O 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 11036 EMISSION LABEL I 48 SHORT BLOCK I 1330REPAIR MANUAL ] EE]--I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL 1022 103 z 1022 121 CARBURETOR d ¢2 137_) 93'_ 95t_ 106[_l17_b 142_ 1266A - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 6170 366,<_ OVERHAUL 634A @_ ) 967@ 276@ 1266 6170 1266A >...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL 305A 1267 _" 544_ 803_ 310_ _ _1_ 4621 797 "_---_ - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 1070 1005 1044_ 1051& 1265 1040 305' _...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL PART DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal 391086 ,Seal-Oil (Magneto 697188 Sump-Engine 698147 Head-Cylinder 699168 .+Gasket-Cylinder 697109 • Gasket-Breather 697113 Tube-Breather 697110 ,Gasket-Crankcase 690360 Screw (Cylinder 690946 Plug-Oil Drain 697127 Crankshaft 690947 ,Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 692125 Screw (Crankcase...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL PART DESCRIPTION 697090 Pump-Fuel 691691 Washer (Governor 697122 Elbow-Intake 697153 Filter-Air Cleaner 691261 Washer (Starter 696459 Alternator 691532 Strap-Starter 691251 Nut (Governor Control 693699 Drive-Starter 692024 Clutch-Drive 697086 Dipstick 691032 ,Seal-Dipstick Tube 697085 Tube-Dipstick 692034 Starter-Armature 697144 Bushing-Governor...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES down the face of slopes, never across ARNING: To avoid serious injury, slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually tipping or loss of control. Exercise changing direction...
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