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Craftsman GARDENTRACTOR 917.27528 Owner's Manual

Craftsman GARDENTRACTOR 917.27528 Owner's Manual

27.0 hp, 48" mower electric start automatic transmission
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JCRAFTSMAN'J
GARDEN TRACTOR
27.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275280
This 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.
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 pm, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 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.
  • Page 2 Product Specifications Assembly/Pre-Operation Operation Maintenance Schedule LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN For two (2) years from the date of purchase3, if this Craftsman maintained, lubricated and tuned manual, Sears will repair or replace defective in material or workmanship below. Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable two full years.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine throwing, objects. Failure to observe the following senous injury or death. _Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERTt!! SAFETY IS iNVOLVED. CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making...
  • Page 4 • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. terrain could overturn the machine. grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
  • Page 5 • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine anyone 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...

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 5.0 Gallons Unleaded Capacity and Type: Regular SAE 10W30 Dil Type API-SF-SJ): (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.5 Pints W/O Filter: 4.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 - 5.8 Reverse: 0 - 2.1...
  • Page 7 Your new tractor has been assembled you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON...

  • Page 8: Check Tire Pressure

    TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.
  • Page 9 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BA'I-r ERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 10 KNOWYOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Ammeter Choke Control Throttle Motion Drive Control_ Belt Tension Brake Pedal Handle Height Knob Our tractors conform American A'n'ACHMENT CLUTCH...
  • Page 11 the eyes, which can result in severe safety glasses or eye shields while operating performing any adjustments he operation of any tractor safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence...
  • Page 12 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 13: Before Starting The Engine

    TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged...
  • Page 14 NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. 6. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again.

  • Page 15: Mowing Tips

    Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed.

  • Page 16: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL iN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check 33re Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubdcation Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Bells Check Engine Oil Level Change...

  • Page 17: Operator Presence System

    TRACTOR 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 adjusted. 'q-O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
  • Page 18 NOTE: The odginal 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. TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery terminals can cause the battery to "leak"...
  • Page 19 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 FILTER Your engine will not run propedy using a dirty air fi_ter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation season.
  • Page 20 I& WARNING: TO AVIOD SERIOUS SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch Turn ignition key to "STOP" Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 21 Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown. Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brackets.
  • Page 22 CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance "B" at front and rear tip of blade •...
  • Page 23 Belt Tension (Disengaged Position) R.H. Suspension Primary Idler Arm TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC- ONDARY) DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). Remove screws from R.H, and L.H. mandrel covers and remove covers.
  • Page 24 L.H. Secondary Mandrel Idler Arm Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the 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.
  • Page 25 Remove belt from all idler pulleys, transaxle pulley and then from engine pulley. Retainer Drive Tension Handle Engine Pulley Transaxle Pulley Belt Keeper Flat Idler Belt Keeper Clutching V-Idler Keeper Clutching Flat Idler Idler BELT INSTALLATION 1. Install new belt around engine pulley first, then around transaxle...
  • Page 26 FRONT WHEEL CAMBER The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONTWHEEL- 1. Block up axle securely. Remove axle cover, retaining...
  • Page 27 Hex Bolt Terminal Keps Nul Access .. _ .. _. Door _ Terminal Guard _ Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood. 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 Reassemble air cleaner. Closed for Full TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been present factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate differences in fuel, temperature, or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows:...
  • Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will 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 30: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM 1. Out of fuel. Will not start Engine properly. Engine Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged 9.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power Build-up and trash under mower. (continued) Dirty air filter. Low oil level/dirty Faulty spark plug. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will Worn/damaged not rotate (con't) drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Frozen blade mandrel. Poor grass Engine speed too slow. discharge Travel speed Wet grass. Mower deck not level. Low/uneven 6.

  • Page 33: Ignition Switch

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 SCHEMATIC _)AMMETER WHITE PTO (DISENGAGED) :---1---, SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION SWITCH RELAY POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" _ + G ÷ A1 NONE ON + UGHTS B+AI L÷A2 B÷A1 NONE <> START 3 + S + A1 NONE REMOVABLE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR ELECTRICAL NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hax Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603,1 Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES "_'7 _"-3o...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART 180372 175282 180639X418 Dash 157882 17720408 145166 175260X615 HoodAsm 161841 121794X 17060612 174515X615 Gdlle 19131312 STD523710 STD541437 179717X615 Footrest,RH 161842 179716X615 Footrest,LH 145052 161419 161327 161326 177018 19111116 17060512 178516X615 Fender Pnt 175278 136939 136940...

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 GROUND DRIVE 117\ 153_ 142_ 122,...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 GROUNDDRIVE KEY PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle Hydre Gear 311-3500 (See Breakdown) 7070E Key 114x 2.5 7563R WasherThrustAxle Hardened STD561210 Pin, Cotter 140507 Wheel, Hub Assembly 140080 Bolt, Hub 73940800 180235 Lever Asm Shift Lower 130564 Knob 176600 Brake, Rod 12(X)0053...
  • Page 40 ST_SR_N G TRACTOR.. MODEL NUMBER 917.275280...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 STEERING PART 175139X418 178557 6855M 161849 161848 6266H 121748X 120O0029 121232X 74781044 136518 73901000 121749X STD551137 STD541537 145163 137347 175572 156011 177646X418 159945 155105 152927 74780616 175140X418 3366R 17000612 104239X 138136 19111610 STD551131 74780512 138059 137156 73360600 10985OX...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 ENGINE 21__20 PART DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) KohlerCV740-0005 Muffler 149723 121361X PulleyV-Idler 177748 Belt Engine Keeper Asm 175287 Bushing Clutch Electric 174605 143996 Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch 179115 Tank Fuel Rear 5.0 YT/GT 1092273( Pad Spacer 106082X Pad Spacer...

  • Page 43: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm.. Lever 180045 Shaft Asm., LiftVgt 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 12000022 E-RingTruam#5133-87 19292016 Washer 29132 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 71110624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 175830 Gdp Handle Premium LTX 175831 Button, Plunger 2876H...

  • Page 44: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION Seat 177978 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 140675 Strap, Fender 145006 Clip, Push In, Hinged STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w 171877 Sems 182493 Pan, Seat 121246X...

  • Page 45: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 DECALS KEY PART DESCRIPTION 182221 Decal, Oper. Instructions 182795 Decal, Hp Engine 180983 Decal, HoodRH 180984 Decal, Hood LH 181470 Decal, Deck Leveling 133644 Decal, Maintenance 1815g3 Decal, Replacement 180978 Decal, HoodNameplate 180978 Decal, Hood/Seat 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 181252...

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 178915 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 4939M RetainerSpring 178024 Sway Bar 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 180(354 Blade 174360 Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing 174358 MandrelAsm. 110485X Beadng, Ball, Mandrel 174493 StripperMandral Deck 72110610 Bolt RDHD Sq Neck 3/8-16xl.25 72140505...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 311-3500 __53...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 311-3500 PART DESCRIPTION 161122 Main Housing Assembly 178317 R.H. Housing Assembly 169522 Center Section Assembly 161125 Spacer 142932 Seal-Lip 142928 Wire Retaining Ring 142933 Retaining Ring 142934 Ball Bearing 169523 Cradle Beadng 169524 Variable Swashplate 150771 Thrust Beadng 30 X 52 X 13...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005 CYLtNDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER _--30 I_]zlU_16 _'_, CRANCASEJ 0--19 15 j 917.275280 1_14 o --15 0--16 © © ©...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY PART DESCRIPTION 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket _ncludes 2,3) 24-041-23oS asket, breather 24-096-87-S Cover, breather 25-139-60-S Plug, allen hd. 1/8" M-645020-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x20 (4) 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (4) 24-755-66-S...

  • Page 52: Air Intake

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV740,TYPE NUMBER0005 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES °--, o-__0"--,, _L..I= 17 1_S AIR INTAKE 0--7 k©...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen (Includes 2-4, and 24 113 18-S) 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 24-157-03-S...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV740,TYPE NUMBER0005 SYSTEMJ STARTING ENGINECONTROLS] OIL PAN I LUBRICATION tP!$...

  • Page 55: Starting System

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005 STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART DESCRIPTION M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 25-098-08-S Starter, solenoid shift assembly (Includes 3-6) 25-435-04-S Kit, solenoid 25-755-33-S Kit, pinion drive (Includes 5) 25-141-05-S Ring 25-221-01-S Kit, brush ENGINE CONTROLS...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT SYSTEMJ FUEL...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART DESCRIPTION 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST KEY PART DESCRIPTION 24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 25-072-04-S Stud M8x1.25x33 PA-CV740S-0005Replacement 24-782-23 Miniblock 24-755-113-S Gasket FUEL SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION 24-853-90-S...

  • Page 59: Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that Its left edge Is vertically parallel to • tree trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4.
  • Page 60 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) www,_e_'s.com 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 i ll,llul For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals...

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