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For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow aJJSafety Rules and Instructions before 1_800°659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am =5 pm, Men =Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
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Warranty..........2 Maintenance........1 6 SafetyRules .......... 3 Service andAdjustments.....20 ProductSpecifications......5 Storage..........29 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... 7 Troubleshooting ........3 0 Operation..........9 Repair Parts......... 34 MaintenanceSchedule......16 Sears Service......B ack Cover LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual, Searswill repair or replacefree of charge any parts that are foundto be defectivein materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Searswill...
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mlV]PORTANT: 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- In order to prevent tion and do not point it at anyone.
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Never carry children. They may fall off Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere with Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree safe machine operation. limbs, etc. Never allow children to operate machine. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. even terrain could overturn...
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@@@@@ 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 Never carry passengers or children even with the blades...
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Agreement today! Some limitations and exclusions apply. Congratulations on making a smart pur- For prices and additional information chase. Your new Craftsman® product call 1-800=827-6655. designed and manufactured for years dependable operation. But like all prod- SEARS INSTALLATION SERVmCE ucts, it may require...
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Yournew tractor has been assembledat the factory. Reviewthe video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentionedin this manual,it means,from your point of view, when you are in the operatingposi- tion (seated behindthe steeringwheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON Adjustment UNPACKCARTON...
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6. Start the engine.After engine has ,/'CHECKLIST started, movethrottle controlto idle Before you operate your new tractor, position. wish to assure that you receive the best 7. Releaseparking brake. performance and satisfaction from this 8. Slowly movethe motioncontrol lever Quality Product.
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These symbols may appearon your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. I'.,I '_ SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL...
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THINSOWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATmNG YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations 'with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Ammeter ignition Position Choke Attachment...
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The operation of any tractor result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety SAFETYGLASSES glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a...
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TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTmNG HEmGHT Retainer Spring The cutting height is controlled by turn- ing the height adjustment knob in desired direction. ,, Turn knob clockwise (f_) to raise cut- ting height. ,, Turn knob counterclockwise lower cutting height. The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2"...
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BEFORE STARTmNG ENGmNE Avoid stopping or changing speed hills. CHECK ENGmNE OraL LEVEL If stopping is absolutely necessary, push The engine in your tractor has been brake pedal quickly to brake position shipped, from the factory, already filled and engage parking brake.
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TO START ENGINE NOTE: In extreme cold conditions, engine will not start you may need to dis- When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will engage the motion drive belt as follows: take extra cranking time to move fuel from Be sure parking...
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MOWING TiPS Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move Tire chains cannot be used when throttle control to slow position. Disen- mower housing is attached to tractor. gage parking brake. Mower should be properly leveled Move motion control...
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.A,.TE.A.OE = C.EOU'E So+>Y AS YOU CO M P LETE /__'_E D,,,," REGULAR SERVICE f_/£-'Ay£>_'_v SERVICE DATES Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades I_:_ Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals t,," Check Transaxle Cooling...
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TRACTOR mMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. on mandrel assembly. Install and tighten blade bolt securely BRAKE OPERATION (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet mMPORTANT:...
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Adding or checking level of electrolyte is SAE VISCOSITY GRADES not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERYANDTERMINALS Corrosionand dirt on the battery and c -1o terminals can causethe battery to "leak" TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE power. 1. Removeterminal guard. Change the oil after every 50 hours of op-...
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ENGmNE OraL FmLTER CLEAN AmR INTAKE/COOUNG AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the Replace the engine oil filter every season grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter- or every other oil change if the tractor nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean used more than 100 hours...
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WARNmNG: T O AVOmD SERmOUS mNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMmNG ANY SER- VmCE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brakepedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachmentclutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 3. Turn ignitionkey to "STOP"and removekey. 4. Makesure the bladesand all movingparts havecompletelystopped. 5.
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ALTERNATE SIDE-TO-SIDE NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged ADJUSTMENT METHOD pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower Raise mower to its highest position. side-to-side to give space between plate Measure height...
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NOTE: Each full turn of nut "C" will TO REPLACE MOWER DRmVE BELT change dim. "B" by approximately 3/16". MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower Park tractor on a level surface. Engage at front than rear, tighten nut "D"...
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R.H. MandreU Cover Electric Pulley Idler Pulleys m.m_ Mandrel m.m_ Suspension Primary Idler Arm TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC- 10. Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely. ONDARY) DRmVE BELT 11. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary Park the tractor...
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Secondary MandreU Udbr Arm Udbr Sl: ing Pulley Secondary Spring Arm .Center Mandrel Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt m.m. Mandrel Disengage transmission by placing TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH freewheel control in "transmission dis- The electric clutch should provide years engaged" position.
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FRONT WHEEL TOE4N/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in Retainer camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Spring TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAmRS Drive Belt Tension FRONT WHEEL -...
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2. Connectone end of the BLACKcable TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C) of Raise hood. fully charged battery. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the 3. Connectthe other end of the BLACK backside of the grill. cable (D) to good chassisground, Replace bulb in holder...
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Idle )eed IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles Adjusting adjusting and the seats in carburetor may result if Needle Screw screw is turned in too tight. PRELIMINARY SETTING Be sure you have a clean air fil- ter, and the throttle control cable adjusted properly...
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ance indicates that alcohol blended fuels Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. nol) can attract moisture which...
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TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in rnanuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Wiii not start 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before Engine...
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TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" Adjust throttle control. position. Clean underside of mower Build=up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON 1. Remove obstruction. Mower blades wiii 1. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
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TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 ELECTRmCAL 1_/ _)_...
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TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 ELECTRmCAL PART DESCRmPTmON 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" 176138 Switch Interlock Pushqn 175688 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 4152J...
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TRACTOR ++ MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES .156 chassis-stealth 43-vgt...
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TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRiPTiON 180375 Rail, Frame RH 175282 Drawbar, Gt 73680700 Nut 7/16-14 163976X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyi 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 184668 Support, Battery 175260X615 Hood Asm...
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TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 GROUND DRmVE 117_ 153_ drive 6-vgt...
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TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 GROUND DRmVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 Unc Transaxle Hydro Gear 73680700 Fastener Christmas Tree 331-3000 (See Breakdown) 133835 Bracket Shift 7070E Key 1/4 x 2+5 141004 7563R Washer Thrust 142918 O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear STD561210 Pin, Cotter 154739...
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TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 STEERmNG i I 1 I II <" 18"_ -'/_ steering 13-vgt...
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TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 STEERmNG KEY PART DESCFtmPTmON 159944X428 Wheel, Steering 178557 Axle Asm. Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm. RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 184946X505...
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TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 ENGINE 22._ 69 _ 24/_ 84 _ I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I engine-kohle122 15-vgt KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 123487X Clamp Hose Engine (See Breakdown) 17490636 ScrewTT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC Kohter Model No, CV730-0017 17490664 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 UNC 149723...
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat5-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180598 Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 180166 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123740X Spring, Cprsn 140675 Strap, Fender Assembly 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 145006 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. Clip, Push In, Hinged STD541437 Nut, Crownlock...
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TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 DECALS KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164094 178482 Decal Deck HVYDTY Decal Dash 149516 177665 Decal Dash Panel DecaI Battery DNGR/PSN ENG Asm 164065 Decal Insert Strg 186242 Decal Hood RH 138047 Decal Battery 181470 Decal Deck Level 186243 Decal Hood LH...
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TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.276021 UFT ASSEMBLY lift rh 8 KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm. Lever 138057 Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc 180045 Shaft Asm. Lift Vgt 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator 159189 Lever Asm. Lift Rh 123935X Plug, Hole 12000022 Screw Hex Wsh 5/16-18 x 1...
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TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 MOWER DECK mower deck.481owcost...
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TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 184952 Deck Weldment 165723 Spacer, Retainer 178915 Bracket Asm, Sway Bar 174373 Arm, Idler Secondary 4939M Retainer Spring 180806 Cover, Mandrel Deck 178024 Arm, Suspension, Rear 137729 Screw, ThdrolL 1/4-20 x 5/8 (Sway Bar) 180808 V-Belt, Mower, Secondary...
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TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 Part Part Description Description 161122 Kit housing main 161150 Gear differential bevel (310-3000) Main housing 161151 Gear, differential bevel pinion Lip seal (310-3000) Flange bearing 161152 Shaft, differential (310-3000) Trunnion bushing 161153 Plate, differential thrust...
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TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER CRANKCASEJ ,/,1 ,¢_%j °- 12j_...
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TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 KOHLER ENGINE =MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 CRANKCASE HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRiPTiON Seal, front oil 24-032-01-8 Crankcase (USE: MiniMock 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 24 782 14) (Includes 2, 3) Fitting 24=041=23=S Gasket, breather 24-294-13-S Pin, _ocating (6) 24=096=87=S...
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TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.276021 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBERCV730,TYPENUMBER0017 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES i...
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 KOHLER ENGiNE=MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/F.LECTR_CAL PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRmPTmON 24-027-114-S Housing, blower (_nc_udes 2) 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-100-01-S Nut, pHastic (2) (HncHudes 2-4) M-551016-S Screw, hex. _Hange M-403025-S Screw, hex.
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TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 STARTING SYSTEM ENGUNE CONTROLS ""18 @--5...
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TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 KOHLER ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 STARTmNG SYSTEM OiL PAN/LU BRiCATiON PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 24°199°07°S Pan assembly, oil M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange (Includes 2-11) MSx1.25x80 24°393°37°S Oil pump assembly (In 25°098°09°S Starter, solenoid sMft (in dudes 3,4) dudes 3-7) 24°381 °11°S...
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TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM 1...
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TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.276021 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0017 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 24-853-90-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (includes (includes 2-4) 52=189=09=8 Plug, cup 24-041-52=S Gasket, carburetor 24-058-90 Carburetor assembly EXHAUST (For information only not available separately) PART...
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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