25.0 hp, 48" mower electric start automatic transmission (61 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.27603
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IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN 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 ab._ut th_ probct,...
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(See exclusions nience, IN HOME warranty service chase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman dropped off at an authorized please call 1-800-4-MY-H OM E---_. This warranty the United States.
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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable ing objects. Failure to observe the following injury or death, WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
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• Mow up and down slopes, • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. even terrain could overturn Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
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• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.
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Your new tractor has been assembled unassembled for shipping purposes. all parts and hardware you assemble as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 9/16"...
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INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly seat to tractor. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove cardboard packing and discard. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolts are positioned...
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INSTALL MOWER BELT 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 sway bar and belts, Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. 2.
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CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overin- flated at the factory for shipping Correct tire pressure is important cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" of this manual. CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled.
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON OVER TEI_P FUEL OiL PRESSURE LIGHT ATTACHMENT A'I-rACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) &...
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize various controls and adjustments. Ammeter Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Control Height Adjustment Knob Gear Shift Lever Our tractors American ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: to engage the mower blades, or other at- tachments mounted to your tractor.
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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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
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The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4o1/2". 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.
TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage...
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• 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.
Check. Operator presence and T I.tef_< Systems che_ for Lo06e Fasteners Sha_oeNReplace Mower Blades Lubr_cati°n Chart i Chock Battery Lovel J Clean Sa ftety and TG mlif_l_l_ Chock Transaxle Cooling Chock V-Bel_ Check Engine Oi] Lever Change Engir_e Oil (with oil fitter) E : Change En_ne Oil (without oil filter) C Jean Air Filter...
TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service Adjustments section of this manual).
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• Keep battery and terminals • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes NOTE: The original equipment your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte not necessary.
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ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. AIR RLTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season.
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WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake Place gearshift lever in neutral Place attachment 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key, Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
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• If adjustment is necessary, under left hand footrest, turn lift link adjustment nut (above yellow cap) in appropriate direction to bring bubble between lines in the bubble level. • Remove bubble level from mower and store in a safe place. Bubble Between Bubble Level Lines...
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TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake, Remove screws from L.H. mandrel cover and remove cover, 3. Roll belt over the top of LH. mandrel pulley. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.
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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. parking brake. 1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this man- ual).
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Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. if necessary. If stopping distance still greater than five (5) feet in highest gear, further maintenance sary. Replace brake pads or contact Sears or other qualified service TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface.
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Adjustment Sleeves Jam Nuts TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL Block up axle securely. Remove axle cover, retaining washers to allow wheel removal, Repair tire and reassemble, Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. Replace axle cover. REAR WHEEL 1.
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Terminal,--:' _;i_;_>_l_" Access :: _ Door ,---_"_ ['4_#;_g A _w'lr(_ Positive (Fled) Cable Terminal _ Guard _'Negative (Black) _,_'J P" Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3.
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TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary, check adjustment as described be- low before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full...
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Immediately prepareyour tractorfor stor- ageat the end of the seasonor if the trac- _will not be usedfor 30 daysor more. WARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded, Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 8, Loose or damaged 9.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Cutting LOSS of power fast. 2. Throttle position. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Dirty airfilter. Low oil level/dirty Faulty spark plug, Dirty fuel filter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will 1. Obstruction not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge 2. Travel speed too fast. 3.
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TRACTOR SCHEMATIC '° IGNITION SWITCH RELAY M+G+A1 NONE ON+LIC_ B+A1 L÷A2 B +A1 NONE POSI_O_t CIRCUIT "MAKE" START B+S÷A1 NONE REMOVABLE WIRING INSULATED CUPS CONNECTIONS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED SERViCiNG OF UNIT. THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING...
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TRACTOR ELECTRICAL - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276030...
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TRACTOR ELECTRICAL NOTE: All component 1 inch = 25.4 mm - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276030 PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt 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"...
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TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER CRANKCASE I =-.. /, - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276030 NUMBER 0017 _--- 2t -"...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276030 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESJ ,_. _z_. AIR INTAKE...
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TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMB ER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0017 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen (Includes 2-4) M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 X-25-92-S Washer. plain 5/16" (4) 24-112-04-S Spacer, grass screen (4) 25-086-47-S Bolt. shoulder M6x1.0x16 24-157-08-S (p42n 12-086-14-S Screw, hex.flange M10x1.5x46 12-468-03-S...
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TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM I OIL PAN I LUBRICATION - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27_30 NUMBER CW30,WPE =,, 'I_,,7 ".F J ,/' NUMBER _17...
TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL CRANKSHAFT 2--1_I FUEL SYSTEM - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276030 NUMBER CV730,TYPE EXHAUST NUMBER 0017...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRIPTION 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST PART DESCRIPTION 24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 25-072-04-S Stud, MBx1.25x33 (4) 24 782 23 Miniblock 24 755 113-S Gasket Set NUMBER 917.276030 NUMBER 0017 FUEL SYSTEM PART...
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SUGGESTED 0") GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES 1. Fold this page along dotted line Indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4.
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