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Craftsman 917.275042 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.275042 Owner's Manual

23.0 hp electric start 50" mower automatic garden tractor
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Owner's Manual
ICRRFT-TMRWB
23.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
50" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.275042
• 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.
I
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 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman...

  • Page 2: Limited Two-Year Warranty

    Parts Ordering ..... 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 maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's...

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in sedous injury or 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,...
  • 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...
  • 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. UNLEADED Please read and retain this manual. CAPACITY AND TYPE: REGULAR instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. OILTYPE SAE 10W30 Always observe the "SAFETY...
  • 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) Retainer Springs (1)Front Plate single loop) Assembly Gauge Wheels (2) Washers (2) Shoulder x 7/8 x 14 Gauge @(2) Center-...
  • Page 8 Video Cassette Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys (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: Install Seat

    _'_---.-_ Steering 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of _,.._f-_ Wheel Insed shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan. --- Hex Bolt 4. Push down on seat to engage €=_--_Lock Washer shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor•...
  • Page 10 TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See 7. Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with Operation sectlon for location and single loop retainer springs as shown. function of controls) Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and WARNING: Before starting, read,...
  • Page 11 Electric Front Chassis Clutch Suspen on Bracket Front Pulley Double Loop Brackets SuspensionMower Retainer Arms Bracket Front Plate Idler € Sho_der Wheel Bolt Single Loop Retainer Washer Springs 3/8-16 Double Center Loop Locknut Retainer Spdng Deflector Use Pliers For Double Loop Retainer Springs Retainer Spdng (Outward pointing...
  • Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ,si k ENG,NEON ENG,NEOFF OILPRESSORE ",GHTSON O%TE_P [ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER UFT LOCKED...

  • Page 13: Knowyour Tractor

    KNOWYOUR 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. 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 any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 15 1. Select desired height of cut. The cutting height range is approximately 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: Towing Carts And Other Attach- Ments

    TOTRANSPORT • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See =OIL Whenpushingor towing your tractor, be VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte- sure to disengage transmission nance section of this manual). placing freewheel control in freewheeling • To change engine oil, see the Mainte- position.
  • Page 17 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM U P NOTE: Before starling, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. Before driving the unit in cold weather, Insert key into ignition and turn key the transmission should be warmed up as clockwise to "STARr" position and follows: release key as soon as engine...

  • Page 18: Mowing Tips

    • When mowing large areas, start by Move motion control lever to neutral turning to the right so that clippings will (N) position. Shut- off engine and set discharge away from shrubs, fences, parking brake. driveways, etc. After one or two Engage transmission by placing rounds, mow in the opposite direction...

  • Page 19: General Recommendations

    Check Operator Presence Intedock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension II_s Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter _l_+,: Clean Air Screen...

  • Page 20: Operator Presence System

    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. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as shown. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet...
  • 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 I hour. with API service classification SF-SJ. NOTE: The original equipment battery on Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade your tractor is maintenance free.

  • Page 22: In-Line Fuel Filter

    Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for plate, and nut. checking level. Insert dipstick into the 10. Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure tube and rest the oil fill cap on the by tightening knob. tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading.
  • Page 23 ,_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. 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 " ° Mandrel adjustment on one side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.
  • Page 25 Screws Left Hand Electric Clutch Pulley Mandrel Cover__ Idler Pulleys Spring Boltin Mower Housing Left Hand Primary Mandrel Mower Ddve Belt Belt Keepers TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE 12. Reinstall mower to tractor (See "INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT BELT" in the Assembly section of this Park the tractor on level surface.
  • Page 26 BELT INSTALLATION 1. Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in "OFF" position. 1. Install new belt around engine pulley Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until first, then around transaxle pulley and space between clutch plate and rotor lastly into all the idler pulleys. measures .012"...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    TO CHECK TOE-IN NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant Position front wheels straight ahead. may be purchased from your local parts Measure distance between wheels at dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry front and rear of tires (dimensions =A"...

  • Page 28: Replacing Battery

    TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT REPLACING BATTERY SPRING _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 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 Move throttle control lever from slow to and cannot be adjusted. fast position. If engine hesitates or Idle speed setting - With throttle dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle control lever in slow position, engine out (counterclockwise)
  • Page 31 experiance Indicates that alcohol Immediately prepareyour tractor blended fuels (called gasohol or using storage at the end of the season or if the ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tractor will not be used for 30 days or which leads to separation and formation more.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" positiorv fast. reduce speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" Adjust throttle control. position. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. housing.
  • 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 917.275042 SCHEMATIC REGULATO: v_Low IS AMp DC O 3_0 CK_ RG_k_ SYSTEM OLrlp_T 2g V__T_3 AC • _ RpM (RI_Gt_ATOR PTO SWITCH HEADLIGHTS POSITION ClRCUFF C+G_B+H IGNITION SWITCH C+F_B+E_A+D POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" RELAY _t + G ÷ At NONE (_f ÷...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER917.275042 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Boll Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Boll 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 1501G9 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 166184 Harness Socket Ught W/4152J 150755...

  • Page 38: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _138 I 17...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 175465 Rail, Frame RH 175282 Drawbar,Gt 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7116 Unc t63976X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 145166 Support, Battery 175259X558 HoodAsm 121794X...

  • Page 40: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 GROUND DRIVE 153_...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bracket Shift Tmnsaxle Hydro Gear 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...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 STEERING • 1_ 45. • • 6 ¸...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 STEERING KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel, Steering 178557 Axle Asm, Front _55M 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...

  • Page 44: Spark Arrester

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 ENGINE 21 _ SPARK ARRESTER KIT I KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Engine(See Breakdown) 10010500 Washer Split KohlerModel No, CV674-75544 123487)( ClampHose 149723 Muffler 17490636 Screw'l-I" 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC 121361X PulleyV-Idler 17490664 Screw'l-r 3/8-16 x 4 UNC 177748 Keeper Asm.

  • Page 45: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 SEATASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. 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 Bott,Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr.
  • Page 46 177543 Decal Replacement 149516 Decal BatteryDNGR/PSN 160397 Decal V-Belt Schem ENG Asm 177415 Decal Hood Side Pnl 171702 Decal Hood RH Craftsman 177375 Decal Dash Panel 171703 Decal HoodLH Craftsman 164065 Decal Insert Strg 140837 Decal Brake Parking Saddle 138047...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 LIFTASSEMBLY 35 73 19 18 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asrn., Lever 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1/2-13 Unc 177535 Shaft Asm., Uft Vgt 150233 Trunnion, Infln Height 159189 Laver Asm,, Lift Rh 110807)( Nut, Special 12000022 E-RingTruarc#5133-87...

  • Page 48: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 MOWERDECK 8"_...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 MOWER DECK PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156990 Mower DeckWeldment 50 131494 Pulley, Idler Flat STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 136572 Pulley, Driven Bolt,Cart.5/16-16U ncx3/4 72110506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 STD533107 Arm, Idler Secondary 7631J Runner,MowerLH 136460 138457...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 331-3000...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 TRANSAXLE-MODELNUMBER331-3000 K]EY PART I<L=Y PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 161122 Main HousingAssembly 169535 Ball Brg 6205-1 178317 R.H. HousingAssembly 161157 Seal l"ld X 2.0472" X 0.375" 169522 Center Section Assembly 161158 Shaft, Axle Washer 161125 Spacer 142884 Gasket Matadal 142932 Seal-Lip...

  • Page 52: Cylinder Head, Valve

    TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER ,_10 Q"-15 DRANKCASE_ o_,-I...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV674,TYPENUMBER75544 CRANKCASE HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-032-01 -S Seal, oil front 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/ Crankcase gasket (Includes 2, 3) (USE: Miniblock 24 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather 782 14) 24-096-59-S Cover, breather 24-294-13-S Fitting M-645020-S Screw, hex.

  • Page 54: Air Intake

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV674,TYPE NUMBER75544 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES e---s 6_"n "1 _i,o AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNrrlON/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (includes 2-4) (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18-S) 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (3) M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap 25-139-16-S Plug, button 9/16"...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM I • I O--6 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION...

  • Page 57: Engine Controls

    TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange 24-199-07-S Pan, oil assembly M8xl.25x80 _ncludes 2-10) 25-098-08-S Starter, solenoid shift M-645025-S crew, hex. flange (Includes 4-7) M6x1.0x25 M-841080-S Nut, hex.

  • Page 58: Fuel System

    TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275042 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFT FUELSYSTEM_ 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 _]askets ncludes 2-4) EXHAUST 24-041-15-S Gasket, carburetor 24-053-61 Carburetor assembly PART (For information only DESCRIPTION...

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

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING 15 MAX. greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme l_lL Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • 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 _) Any_, day ornight (1_o-_9_63) (u.sA andCanada) WWW_ www.se_ll_ca 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 An,pine,dayornkjht(U.SA ody) WWW,sears.oDn3...

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