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Owner's Manual
CRRFTSMIIN °
LAWN TRACTOR
18.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275642
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 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, IL 60179 U.S.A
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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.275642
- Page 1 Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
For your convenience, IN HOMEwarrantyservice will still be availableafterthe first 30 days of purchase,but a trip charge will apply.This charge will be waived if the Craftsman productis droppedoff at an authorizedSears location.Forthe nearestauthorizedSears location, pleasecall 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.This warranty appliesonly while this product... - Page 3 IMPORTANT:This cuttingmachine is capableof amputatinghands and feet andthrow- ing objects.Failureto observe the followingsafetyinstructionscould result in serious injury or death. • Never direct discharged material _IWARNING: Inorder to preventac- toward anyone. Avoid discharging cidentalstarting when setting up, trans- material against a wall or obstruction. porting,adjustingor making repairs, Material may ricochet...
- Page 4 II, SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a major factor related to loss of be seriously injured or interfere with control and tip-over accidents, which safe machine operation.
- Page 5 • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, the truck or trailerand refuelit on the other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel ground.If this is not possible,then spillage and remove any fuel-soaked refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable debris. Allow machine to cool before container,ratherthan from a gasoline storing.
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Page 6: Productspecifications
Plug: Champion RC12YC AGREEMENTS (GAP: .030") Congratulations on making a smart pur- Ground Speed Forward: chase. Your new Craftsman® product (MPH): Reverse: designed and manufactured for years of Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI dependable operation. But like all prod- Rear:... -
Page 7: Operation
(1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the oper- ating position (seated behind the steering... -
Page 8: Maintenance
5. Removebandingholding deflector CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM shield up against tractor. After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" Operation section for location and the Service and Adjustments section... - Page 9 These symbols may appearon your tractoror in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCh" ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAI_ OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) BATTERY REVERSE...
- Page 10 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 of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ROS "ON" Position Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Switch...
- 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 any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety...
- Page 12 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Attachment Clutch Switch Pull Out To "Engage" Lift Lever High Gauge wheels are properly adjusted ,_Position when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height operating position. Gauge wheels then ,,::_S'_...
- Page 13 TO OPERATE ON HILLS TOWING CARTS OTHER ATTACH- MENTS _WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do Tow only the attachments that are recom- not drive across any slope. Use the slope mended by and comply with specifications...
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Page 14: Serviceand Adjustments
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) below) attract moisture which leads to separa- When engine starts, allow engine tion and formation of acids during storage. to run with the throttle control in the Acidic... - Page 15 PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS To ensure proper operation and per- • Mower should be properly leveled formance, it is recommended that the best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will Service and Adjustments...
- Page 16 F,LL,NOATES AS YOU COMPLETE /__._" ..REGULAR SERVICE _"_r/J%'4r_J£-'4r_-_£'_r SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 11##'5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals i,,' Check Transaxle Cooling...
- Page 17 TRACTOR • When the engine is running with the ig- nition switch in the ROS "ON" position Always observe safety rules when per- the attachment clutch engaged, any at- forming any maintenance. tempt by the operator to shift into reverse BRAKE OPERATION should...
- Page 18 TRANSAXLE COOLING • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper balancer. (When using a cone balancer, cooling. follow the instructions supplied with Do not attempt...
- Page 19 TO CHANGE ENGINE ENGINE OIL FILTER Determine temperature range expected Replace the engine oil filter every season before oil change. All oil must meet API or every other oil change if the tractor service classification SG-SL used more than 100 hours in one year. •...
- Page 20 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER CLEAN AIR SCREEN The fuel filter should be replaced once Air screen must be kept free of dirt and each season. If fuel filter becomes chaff to prevent engine damage from clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu- overheating.
- Page 21 & WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.
- Page 22 Check adjustment on right side of tractor. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Measure distance "D" directly in front of Adjust the mower while tractor is parked and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of on level ground or driveway. Make sure mower housing as shown.
- Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE TO ADJUST BRAKE BELT Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way The mower blade drive belt may be re- down and engage parking brake. placed without tools. Park the tractor Measure distance between brake oper- level surface. Engage parking brake.
- Page 24 Neutral Motion Control Lever Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll Lock Gate belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley. Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler. Reinstall clutch Iocator and tighten securely. Reconnect clutch harness. Adjustment Bolt Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves TRANSMISSION...
- Page 25 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK Disconnect BLACK battery cable BATTERY then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. _WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- Install new battery with terminals erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame same position as old battery. and smoking materials away from bat-...
- Page 26 In general, turning idle mixture valve in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to Hood the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mix- ture. Turning the idle mixture valve out Headlight Wire (counterclockwise) increases the supply Connector of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture.
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Page 27: Storage
Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol age at the end of the season or if the trac- or using ethanol or methanol) can attract tor will not be used for 30 days or more. moisture which leads to separation... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
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. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" 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 Loss of power Faulty spark plug. Clean and regap or change (cont.) spark plug. 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 manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will Obstruction in clutch Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower drive Replace mower drive belt. belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley. Frozen blade mandrel.
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275642 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID IGNITION UNIT /_I!SPARK PLUGS PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) FUELSHUT-OFF METER SOLENOID (OPTIONAL) CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM 9 AMP DO @ 3600 RPM (REGULATOR DISCONNECTED) REGULATOR I O_11 iLTERNATO R[ _ J_JL_OL_jI ...........
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275642 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275642 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray Battery 145211 Bolt Btr Front 114-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 176138 Switch Interlock 175688...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275642 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 209_ .._278 //-209 J 20 209 ' 3"; >209 chassis-stealth,stlt...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275642 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 193635X428 Dash 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 167203 Panel Dash LH 188702X010 Panel Dash RH 17490608 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 175260X615 Hood Assembly 162026 Plate Battery STD541437 Locknut Hex with Insert...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275642 GROUND DRIVE 36 35 27"_ :52 25 drive-hydro,stlt...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275642 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless LTH2000 STD551143 Washer (See Breakdown) 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 unc 192502 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 180505 Clutch Electric 137057 Spacer STD561210 Pin Cotter...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275642 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering stealth prem...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275642 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 186094X428 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 917,275642 ENGINE > 11__ 3337 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.lcyl...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275642 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 176636X505 Control Throttle/Choke 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex Engine Briggs Model 31P777-0348-E1 (See Breakdown) 137352 Muffler Asm Twin Lo-Tone 165291 Muffler Gasket 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 169837 Shield Heat 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275642 LIFT ASSEMBLY +o ,+ Fift-rh.1 piece 3...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275642 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 197980 Plunger Assembly 198070 Shaft Assembly, Lift 188822 Pin Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 120183X Bearing Nylon 175830 Grip Handle Fluted 139865 Link Lift L.H. 139866 Link Lift R.H.
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275642 SEAT ASSEMBLY "25 seat It.knob PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188719 121248X Seat Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 72050412 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 STD523710 134300 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 Spacer Split...
- Page 45 186242 Decal Hood RH 164065 Decal Steering Wheel 186243 Decal Hood LH 193307 Decal Fender Opr. 186572 Decal Fender Craftsman 149516 Decal Battery 146046 Decal V-Belt Drive Schematic 186331 Decal Hood Side Panel 193654 Decal Dash 189020 Decal Engine 179128...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275642 MOWER DECK 118_ _117 _116 42 D elec-t-path silt...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275642 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nut Lock 3/8-16 uric 165892 Mower Housing 73900600 STD533107 Bolt 140088 Guard Mandrel L.H. Retainer 138017 Bracket Asm Sway Bar Front STD624003 Screw Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275642 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 157 _[_1113 _ 3_2 " _-19o i]._ 204A _ 208 183-_ i rl 182--_ </,/;...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275642 HYDRO 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 11T 788088A Oil Seal 3/4" 786197 Neutral Sleeve (.572) 792141...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275642 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 43 7 684_ 11 __._b 146 _' I 584__ lO36_ 718 ' 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 8680 943 O 1270 1022 [ 757__ 759_ 20 @ 617 0 1266 _307 8420...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275642 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 _ 1022 1022 6170 1034 1091 127 O 276@ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 1127._ 634A_ 9870 137_D 276d_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 95" 117_ 142 t 6170 1266A <L__...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275642 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (MagnetoSide) 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 694352 Jet-Main (Standard) 697188 Sump-Engine...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275642 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION •+ Seal-Valve 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 690968 694476 Screw (Fuel Pump) 690960 Screw (Rocker Cover) Line-Vacuum 385A 690297 Screw (Fuel Pump) 697091 697090 Pump-Fuel 690589 •...
- Page 55 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 ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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Motor shuts off when clutch is engaged.
The Craftsman 917.275642 motor shuts off when the clutch is engaged in reverse unless the ignition key is placed in the ROS (Reverse Operation System) "ON" position. This safety feature prevents mowing in reverse unless the operator deliberately enables it, reducing the risk of accidents.
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Motor shuts off when clutch engaged.
The Craftsman 917.275642 motor shuts off when the attachment clutch is engaged in reverse unless the ignition key is placed in the ROS (Reverse Operation System) "ON" position. This safety feature is designed to prevent accidental operation of the mower while backing up, reducing the risk of injury or damage.
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