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CRRFTSMRH °
LAW
TRACTOR
25.0 HR 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic
Transmission
Model No.
917.273664
i[_
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.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating
this equip-
ment.
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 Read and follow all 1=800=659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Repair Parts......... 3 2 Maintenance Schedule......15 Sears Service......Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT:This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Be aware of the mower discharge direc- _kWARNING: In order to prevent accidental tion and do not point it at anyone.
- Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with Mow up and down slopes, not across. safe machine operation. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Never allow children to operate limbs, etc. machine.
- Page 5 Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other people limbs, etc. before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...
- Page 6 Some limitations and exclusions apply. Congratulations on making a smart pur- For prices and additional information chase. Your new Craftsman@ product is call 1=800=827=6655. designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE it may require repair from time to time.
- Page 7 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON...
- Page 8 5. Place motion control lever in neutral ,/CHECKLIST (N) position. Before you operate your new tractor, we 6. Press lift lever plunger and raise wish to assure that you receive the best attachment lift lever to its highest posi- performance and satisfaction from this tion.
- Page 9 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I",1 '¢' "_ _,ko REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ® ENGINE LIGHTS ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE...
- Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ht Switch Position Attachment Clutch Switch Ignition Switch Lift Lever Plunger Throttle Control...
- Page 11 The operation of any tractor result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision...
- Page 12 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS TO OPERATE ON HILLS _WARNING: Do not drive up or down Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the groundwhen mower hills with slopes greaterthan 15° and do is at the desired cutting height in operating not drive across any slope.
- Page 13 BEFORE Be sure freewheel control is in the STARTING ENGINE transmission engaged position. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL Sit on seat in operating position, The engine in your tractor has been depress clutch/brake pedal and set shipped, from the factory, already filled parking brake.
- Page 14 Allow one minute for transmission MOWING TIPS warm up. This can be done during Mower should be properly leveled for engine warm up period. best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period...
- Page 15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE __,_ F,,, ,N O ATES As You COMPLETE RE___SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check...
- Page 16 TRACTOR IMPORTANT." To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when per- on mandrel assembly. forming any maintenance. Install and tighten blade bolt securely BRAKE OPERATION (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than five (5) feet...
- Page 17 NOTE: The original equipment battery your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte FC-S'0- -2'0 i0 00. not necessary. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS oJ_ visc...
- Page 18 ENGINE OtL FILTER CLEAN AIR SCREEN Replace the engine oil filter every season Air screen must be kept free of dirt and or every other oil change if the tractor chaff to prevent engine damage from used more than 100 hours in one year.
- Page 19 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. unless engine transmission of all foreign matter. covered to keep water out. Water in engine Keep finished surfaces and wheels free or transmission...
- Page 20 Slide mower under tractor with deflec- Using the lift lever, place mower tor shield to right side of tractor. position where no part of the mower, IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout- including gauge wheels, is touching ing in all mower pulley grooves.
- Page 21 BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE Suspension EQUAL IN LENGTH Lift Link ustment FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- Nut "C" Nut "D"_ to-side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay Trunnion __...
- Page 22 R.H. Mandrel Cover BeltTension Rod (Disengaged Position) _ ,j_ Clutch Pulley Idler Pulleys R,H, Mandrel Spring Arm R.H. Suspension Arm Primary Idler Arm TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE 10. Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely. (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT...
- Page 23 Secondary Idler Idler Arm Pulley Secondary Center h,m, Mandrel Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt R,H, Mandrel TO CHECK ADJUST BRAKE With parking brake "Engaged" Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable ut '_' brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.
- Page 24 5. Reinstallclutch Iocator and tighten nut Retaining securely. Ring Washers 6. Reconnectclutch harness. Axle 7. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves Cover and inside all belt guides and keepers. 8. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual). Square Key (Rear Wheel Only) Electric...
- Page 25 REPLACING BATTERY Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of _WARNING: Do not short battery termi- tractor. nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. When replacing hood,...
- Page 26 FINAL SETTING - TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL 1. Start engine and allow to warm for five The choke control has been preset at the minutes. Make final adjustments with factory and adjustment should not be nec- engine running and shift/motion control essary, check...
- Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- hose, or tank during storage. Also, alco- age at the end of the season or if the trac- hol blended fuels (called gasohol or using tor will not be used for 30 days or more. ethanol or methanol) can attract...
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" 12. See "TO START ENGINE" properly. Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Faulty spark plug. Clean and regap or change Loss of power spark plug. (continued) Dirty fuel filter. Replace fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manuaJ unJess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass Wet grass. Allow grass to dry before discharge mowing. 4. Mower deck not level. Level mower deck. (continued) Low/uneven tire air pressure. Check tires for proper pressure.
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 SCHEMATIC FUSE AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE ._ED BLACK ....ELECTRIC CLUTCH Y--F_ CLUTCH/BRA_= • A2(/ ;_J_ (PEDALUP) 3NITION .._WITCH _-- :_ _ ......SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) PTO (DISENGAGED) GROUNDINd CONNECTOR ........METER ............
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 ELECTRICAL 33 _...
- Page 33 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRiPTiON 144927 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 Nut, Push, Nylon, Battery, Front 176138 Switch, Interlock 175688 Harness,...
- Page 34 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 209_ _278 j. 209 J 20 chassis-stealth.stlt 38_14...
- Page 35 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 187934X428 Dash 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 167203 Panel, Dash, 188702X010 Panel, Dash, 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 175260X615 Hood Assembly 162026 Plate Battery STD541437 Locknut, Hex, with Insert...
- Page 36 GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR - . MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 drive-hydro.stlt...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - Transaxle, Peerless, Model 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 Number LTH2000 (See Breakdown) 137057 Spacer, Axle 165866 Rod Shift Fend. 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 179334 Clutch Electric...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 STEERING ASSEMBLY < " I_1 steering stealth prem...
- Page 39 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 175121 Link Drag STD551137...
- Page 40 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-ko.twin PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 179022 Tank Fuel 4.0 Rear 175439X428 Control Throttle 191611 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex Engine, Kohler Model CV730-0028 123487X Clamp Hose Black...
- Page 41 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 188714 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 121249X Spacer Split 28x .88 Zinc 19131610...
- Page 42 Decal Decal, Hood RH 177914 Eng. Kohl. Sears Logo 186243 Decal Fender Opr. Decal, Hood LH 156811 186572 Decal, Seat Craftsman 177918 Decal Eng. KR Sears 146046 Decal, V-Belt, Drive Schematic 149516 Decal Battery 164096 Decal Hood, Side Panel Decal,...
- Page 43 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 176205 Trunion Sups. Arm. 179504 Plunger Assembly 175994 Nut Lift Link 7/16-20 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 188822 Pin, Groove 123935X Plug Hole 12000002 E-Ring 17060516 Screw 5/16-18 x 1...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 MOWER DECK "<\ 8-'---'_ mower deck,48prem stlt...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 72110616 Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 2 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 175016 Arm Spring Secondary 4939M Link Tension Relief Lever 174387 Retainer Spring 178024 Bolt Carr.
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 i¸ i _ _ ._. -114 : :":, )_.. J °_ __ _ _i,_ 185-- 184--_...
- Page 47 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 772151 Cover L.H. 786196 Spacer .625.765 770135 Case 792201 Spring 776355 Counter Shaft 792154 Oil Fill Plug 778263 Spur Gear 1 IT 788088A Oil Seal 3/4"...
- Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 ;YLINDER HEAD, VALVE BREATHER] --43 i2811i CRANKCASEI 23_, 20-- 15/°...
- Page 49 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 KOHLER ENG|NE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 CRANKCASE HEAD/VALVE/BREATH ER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seal, front oil 24-032-01 Kit, breather cover w/gasket 24-033-03-S Crankcase (Includes 2-4) (USE: Miniblock 24 782 24) Gasket, breather 24-041-50-S Fitting 24-294-13-S Cover, breather...
- Page 50 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I "_--4 AIR iNTAKE...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-114-S Housing, blower (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18- (Incl. 2, 24-096-85-S & 25- 086-91 -S) M-403025-S Screw, hex.
- Page 52 TRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 ENGINE CONTROLS 24_._"_ ® PAN / LUBRICATION_ 5¸¸¸...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 0V730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 OIL PAN/LU BRICATION STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 24-199-07-S Pan assembly, oil M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange (Includes 2-I 2,16) M8x1.25x80 24-393-37-S Oil pump assembly (Includes 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift assem 3,4)
- Page 54 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM FUELSYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-853-90-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (includes (Includes 2,3) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup 24-041-52-S Gasket, carburetor 24-041-14-S Gasket, air cleaner base EXHAUST...
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