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Craftsman 917.275041 Owner's Manual

23.0 hp electric start 50" mower automatic garden tractor
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ICRAFTSMIIN °
23.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
50" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.275041
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 For answers to your questions Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am- 5 pm, Mon- Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 ..... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injuryor death. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructions in the manual and on the control and tipover accidents, which can re- machine before starting.
  • Page 4 III. CHILDREN Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents can occur if the operator area. is not alert to the presence of children, Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children are often attracted to the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that you will not have to stop or shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS We have competent, well-trained techni- cians and the proper tools to service or GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS repair this tractor. CAPACITY UNLEADED Please read and retain this manual. AND TYPE: REGULAR instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. IOILTYPE SAE 10W30 Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Extension Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Mower (5) Retainer Springs (2)Flanged Pins oop) 2) Retainer Springs (1)Front Plate single loop) Assembly Gauge Wheels (2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge _(2) (2) Shoulder...
  • Page 8 Video Cassette Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys -"t (1) Oil Drain Tube Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.
  • Page 9 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan. 4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor• 5. Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat...
  • Page 10 TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See 7. Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with Operation section for location and single loop retainer springs as shown. function of controls) 8. Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and _1, WARNING: Before starting, read understand...
  • Page 11 Electric Front Chassis Clutch Bracket Suspen_on Front Pulley Double Loop Brackets Suspension Mowe r Retainer Arms Bracket Front Plate Idler Shoulder Bolt Wheel Single Loop Retainer Washer Springs 3/8-16 Double Center Loop Locknut Retainer Spring Deflector Shield Use Pliers For Double Loop Retainer Springs Retainer Spring...
  • Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,NEON ENG,NEOFF O,LPRESSORE L,G.TSON OV_,_TEMP T FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED ATTACHMENT...
  • Page 13 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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. Light Ammeter Ignition Switch Choke Attachment Control...
  • Page 14 The operation of any tractor can 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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 15 The cutting height range is approximately 1. Select desired height of cut. 2. Lower mower with attachment lift 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- control. sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. 3. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.
  • Page 16 TO TRANSPORT • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL When pushing or towing your tractor, be VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte- sure to disengage transmission nance section of this manual). placing freewheel control in freewheeling •...
  • Page 17 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. Before driving the unit in cold weather, 6. Insert key into ignition and turn key the transmission should be warmed up as clockwise to "START" position and follows: release key as soon as engine starts.
  • Page 18 5. Move motion control lever to neutral • When mowing large areas, start by (N) position. Shut- off engine and set turning to the right so that clippings will parking brake. discharge away from shrubs, fences, 6. Engage transmission by placing driveways, etc.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./___/_._ FILL IN DATES _,_O_.; ,?C) (b£_ "> ./£_._. ,_O'" AS YOU COMPLETE _)_2"_ R.q,_ _.4_ R.-J. _ :4." R_. _ ,R._- J___CE DATES R EGU LAR SERVICE Check Operator Presence Interi°ck Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Battery...
  • Page 20 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as shown.
  • Page 21 • ENGINE Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. LUBRICATION • Keep small vent holes open. Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. with API service classification SF-SJ. NOTE: The original equipment battery on Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade your tractor is maintenance...
  • Page 22 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge checking level. Insert dipstick into the plate, and nut. 10. Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the by tightening knob.
  • Page 23 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMINGANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 3. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 24 • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. Mandrel • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift 'F ..F"I link adjustment nut on that side.
  • Page 25 _--,.Sc rews Left Hand Electric Clutch Cover_ Idler Mandrel Pulleys Pulley Spring Bolt in Mower Housing Left Hand Primary Mandrel ler Arm Mower Drive Belt Belt Keepers TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE 12. Reinstall mower to tractor (See "INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT BELT"...
  • Page 26 1. Make sure attachment clutch and BELT INSTALLATION- ignition switches are in "OFF" position. 1. Install new belt around engine pulley 2. Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until first, then around transaxle pulley and space between clutch plate and rotor lastly into all the idler pulleys.
  • Page 27 TO CHECK TOE-IN NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant 1. Position front wheels straight ahead. may be purchased from your local parts 2. Measure distance between wheels at dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry front and rear of tires (dimensions "A"...
  • Page 28 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT REPLACING BATTERY SPRING d_i, CAUTION: Do not short battery 1. While holding spring bushing with terminals by allowing a wrench or any wrench, loosen jam nut. other object to contact both terminals at • Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to the same time.
  • Page 29 ENGINE 2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor Maintenance, repair, or replacement choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the the emission control devices and sys- Maintenance section of this manual). tems, which are being done at the 3.
  • Page 30 ACCELERATION TEST - NOTE: The high idle is set at the factory 5. Move throttle control lever from slow to and cannot be adjusted. fast position. If engine hesitates or Idle soeed setting - With throttle dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle control lever in slow position, engine...
  • Page 31 experiance indicates that alcohol Immediately prepare your tractor storage at the end of the season or if the blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before 3. Engine flooded. attempting to start. 4.
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. 3. Clean underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4.
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE • ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) PTO (DISENGAGED) BLACK )87A OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY #1 SEAT SWITCH BLACK (NOT OCCUPIED) CLUE BLACK FUEL IGNITION S_PAR K PLUGS UNIT...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 ELECTRICAL 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" 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 166184 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 4152J...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _157 36 j 139_ I _17...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 175465 Rail, Frame RH 175282 Drawbar, Gt 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 163976X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 145166 Support, Battery 175259X558...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 GROUND DRIVE _117 142_. < 122\...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bracket Shift TransaxleHydroGear 141004 331-3000 (See Breakdown) 142918 O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear 9396E Key 1/4 x 1/4 x 2 154739 Line Fuel Hydro 15" VGT STD561210 Pin, Cotter 142917 Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear 70109 140507...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 STEERING 1313" 4_ \...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 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 121232X Cap, Spindle...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 ENGINE I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) ..10010500 Washer Split KohlerModel No.CV674-75544 123487X ClampHose Muffler 149723 17490636 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC 121361X 174_664 SarewTI-3/8-16x4UNC PulleyV-Idler 177748 126197X...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 SEAT ASSEMBLY "12 --_-J PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 140675 Strap, Fender 123740X Spring, Cprsn 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr.
  • Page 46 149516 Decal V-Belt Schem Decal Battery DNGPJPSN 160397 ENGAsm 177415 Decal Hood Side Pnl Decal Dash Panel 171702 Decal Hood RH Craftsman 177375 171703 Decal Hood LH Craftsman 164065 Decal Insert Strg 140837 Decal Battery Decal Brake Parking Saddle 138047...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 /jj3o PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm, Lever 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1/2-13 Unc 177535 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 150233 Trunnion, Infin Height 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 110807X Nut, Special 12000022 E-RingTruarc #5133-87 STD551037...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156990 Mower Deck Weldment 50 131494 Pulley, Idler Flat STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 136572 Pulley, Driven Bolt, Carr.5/16-18Uncx3/4 72110506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 STD533107 7631J Runner, Mower LH 136460 Arm, Idler Secondary 138457...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 331-3000...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,275041 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 161122 Main Housing Assembly 169535 Ball Brg 6205-1 Seal l"ld X 2.0472" X 0375" 178317 R H. Housing Assembly 161157 169522 Center Section Assembly 161158 Shaft, Axle 161125 Spacer 142884 Washer...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER Q_-16 HII27 2_ 2S 24 @--3° CRANKCASE I ,- ©L_ ©1 ©1...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKCASE HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART pAr,T DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-032-01-S Seal, oil front Kit, breather cover w/ 24-033-03-S Crankcase _asket (includes 2, 3) (USE: Miniblock 24 asker, breather 24-041-23-S 782 14) Cover, breather 24-096-59-S Fitting...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES /-11 AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-.'55-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (Includes 2-4,and 24 (Includes 2-4) 113 18-S) 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (3) M-403025-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 56 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM [ o__, OIL PAN / LUBRICATION...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 OIL PAN/LUBRICATiON STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Pan, oil assembly Screw, hex. flange 24-199-07-S M-839080-S (Includes 2-10) M8x1.25x80 (2) Screw, hex. flange Starter, solenoid shift M-645025-S 25-098-08-S M6x1.0x25 (2) (Includes 4-7) Washer, plain 6 mm...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275041 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 EXHAUSTJ CRANKSHAFT FUELSYSTEMJ CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-014-72-S 24-853-61-S Kit, carburetor w/ Crankshaft (Includes 2) 52-139-09-S Plug. cup _laskets ncludes 2-4) 24-041-15-S EXHAUST Gasket, carburetor 24-053-61 Carburetor assembly PART...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING SKY LINE OR TREE. greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 60 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME AnyUme, day ornight (1-800-4694663) (U.S.A.and Canada) wt, wv.sears.c8 www.sears.colll For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center.

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