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Owner's
Manual
CRI FTSMRN °
27.0 HE 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic
Transmission
Model No.
917,275287
This product
has a mowemission
engine which
operates
differently
from previously
built engines.
Before you start the
engine,
read and understand
this Owner's
Manual.
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, Men =Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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- Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 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...
- Page 2 Warranty..........2 Maintenance........1 6 SafetyRules .......... 3 Service andAdjustments.....20 ProductSpecifications......5 Storage..........28 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... 7 Troubleshooting ........29 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...
- Page 3 miVIPORTANT: 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- _WARNING: In order to prevent 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. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. even terrain could overturn...
- Page 5 Removeobstaclessuch as rocks,tree Be sure the area is clear of other people limbs,etc. before mowing.Stop machineif anyone enters the area. Watchfor holes,ruts, or bumps.Uneven terrain couJdoverturnthe machine.Tall Nevercarry passengersor children evenwith the bladesoff. grasscan hide obstacles. Do not mow in reverseunless abso- Use slowspeed.
- Page 6 4.5 Congratulations on making a smart pur- million quality parts and accessories. chase. Your new Craftsman® product is That's the kind of professionalism you can designed and manufactured for years of count on to help prolong...
- Page 7 Yournew tractor has been assembledat the factory. Reviewthe video cassette before you begin. 2. ReleaseLH. seat slide on seat pan by When right or left hand is mentionedin pulling out on adjustmenthandle and this manual,it means,from your point of sliding it to the rear positionexposing view, when you are in the operatingposi- seat mountingholes from bottom.Slide tion (seated behindthe steeringwheel).
- Page 8 TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM (See Operation section mocation After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly controms) function adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" _WARNmNG: Before starting, read, un- the Service and Adjustments section...
- Page 9 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 G:--- ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL...
- Page 10 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. Ammeter Hourmetel ht Switch Position ignition Switch Choke...
- 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 SAFETYGLASSES glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety...
- Page 12 TO OPERATE MOWER The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- Your tractor is equipped with an operator sured from the ground to the blade tip with presence sensing switch. Any attempt the engine not running. by the operator to leave the seat with the These...
- Page 13 TO TRANSPORT For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the When pushing or towing your tractor, oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance sure to disengage transmission by placing section of this manual). freewheel control in freewheeling position.
- Page 14 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM NOTE: Before starting, 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 start position and release follows: key as soon as engine starts.
- Page 15 Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake. Engage transmission by placing free- wheel control in engaged position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section manual). Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move ".
- Page 16 F,LL,. BATES AS YOU COMPLETE v, C E 0 ATE S REG ULAR SERVICE Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners lI_'5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Check Battery Level Lubrication Chart Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine...
- Page 17 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 six (6) feet iMPORTANT:...
- Page 18 NOTE: The original equipment battery SAE VISCOSITY GRADES your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte not necessary. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS oilvisc...
- Page 19 ENGINEOiL FILTER CLEAN INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Replacethe engine oil filter every season To insure proper cooling, make sure the or every other oil change if the tractor grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter- used more than 100 hours in one year. nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean...
- Page 20 WARNmNG: TO AVOmD SERmOUS mNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMmNG SER- VmCE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
- Page 21 Position front plate assembly between Bubble Level front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with Level Decal double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brack- ets. NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged...
- Page 22 TO REPLACE I_,_OWERDRmVE BELT _,CAUTmON:Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/orwrap blade MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL with heavycloth. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage Checkadjustmenton right side of tractor. parking brake. Positionany bladeso the tip is pointing Lower mower to its lowest position.
- Page 23 Belt Tension (Disengaged Electric Position) Pulley Idler Pulleys m.m. Mandrel 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...
- Page 24 Secondary Mandrel Idler Arm Idler Sl: ing "--..Pulley Secondary 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. Pull freewheel con- of service.
- Page 25 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 Drive Belt TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Tension Handle FRONT WHEEL -...
- Page 26 Connect one end of the BLACK cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT LAMP to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of a_lbm CAUTION: When lit, the halogen fully charged battery. ps get extremely hot. Hold lamp as- Connect the other end of the BLACK sembly by the holder and do not touch the cable...
- Page 27 With engine not running, move throttle In general, turning the adjusting needles control lever to fast position. in (clockwise) decreases the supply Check that speed control lever is fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air against stop screw. If it is not, loosen mixture.
- Page 28 blended fuels (called gasohol or using Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture age at the end of the season or if the trac- which leads to separation and formation tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _WARNmNG: Never store the tractor acids during...
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in rnanuam urfless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Wiii not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Loss of power Cutting too much grass/too 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.
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in rnanuam urfless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Mower biades wiii Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
- Page 33 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.275287 SCHEMATmC RED OIIIo BLACK ................................B,_,TTEIq'_ ...................... SOLENOID HEADLIGHTS PTO SWITCH WIRING INSULATED CLIPS G FC NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR C + G,'_+ CIRCUIT C+F,B+E,A+D SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"...
- Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275287 ELECTRmCAL \\\\\ 0\\\ 1880331...
- Page 35 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.275287 ELECTRmCAL 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" 176138 Switch hterlock 175688 Harness Socket Light HaLogen 185456...
- Page 36 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.275287 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 130/_ 1_ ._. 7_,, 156J_2 j156 .... _130 chassis-stealth 39-vgt...
- Page 37 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.275287 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 180375 Kit Rail Chass= RH GT Sew= 175282 Drawbar, Gt 187939X418 Dash 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 184668 Support, Battery 175260X615 Hood Asm 161841 Lens LH...
- Page 38 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.275287 GROUND DR_VE 123_!_; .145 drive 6-vgt...
- Page 39 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.275287 GROUND DRmVE PART KEY PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTmON Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 uric Transaxle Hydro Gear 73680700 311-3500 (See Breakdown) 133835 Fastener Christmas Tree Bracket Shift 7070E Key 1/4 x 2=5 141004 7563R Washer Thrust 142918 O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear STD561210 Pin, Cotter 154739...
- Page 40 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.275287 STEEFImNG 1313 If" /< > steering 14-vgt...
- Page 41 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.275287 STEERmNG PART DESCRIPTION 175139X418 Wheel, Steering 178557 Axle Asm, Front 183226 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, Ktip #T5304-75 184946X505 Cap, Spindle...
- Page 42 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.275287 ENGmNE I/81 SPARK ARRESTER engine-kohler22 18-vgt KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490636 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 unc Engine Kohler CV740-0024 17490664 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 (See Breakdown) 149723 Muffler 126197X Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 HDx .250 121361X STD551143 Washer Lock 7/16...
- Page 43 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.275287 UFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 32 31 ', -"• ;" __-.._ _ _" 2_78 lift rh 8 PART PART 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...
- Page 44 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.275287 SEAT ASSEMBLY ..---16 seat 10-vgt KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 177978 Seat 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr=5 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 124238X Cap, Spring Seat 140675 Strap, Fender Assy, 171852 Bolt, ShouIder 5/16-18 145006 Clip, Push In, Hinged STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 unc...
- Page 45 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.275287 DECALS 14-- PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182221 DecaI Oper. instructions 177890 Deca!, insert Strg 186308 Decal Hp Engine 138047 Decal, Battery 186242 Decal Hood RH 182796 Decal, Lower Dash 186243 Decal Hood LH 177914 Decal, Engine Koht 181470 Decal Deck Leveling 177916...
- Page 46 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.275287 MOWER DECK _(/49 3a _ 42 _ 122-, @_118 j" j" moweLdeck.48prem...
- Page 47 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.275287 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 72110612 Bolt, Cam 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 178915 175820 Bracket Asm, Sway Bar Pulley Idler Flat 4939M 155986 Retainer Spring Bar Pnt Adj. 178024 156941 Pin Head Rivet...
- Page 48 TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.275287 TRANSA×LE°°MODEL NUMBER 311-3500 /06- 95 j SEALAN] 20W50 K}T, SEA/ (_144 ..f141...
- Page 49 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.275287 TRANSA×LE==MODEL NUMBER 311-3500 Part Part Description Description 161122 Kit housing main 161149 Carrier, planetary (310-3000) Main housing, Lip seal, Flange bearing 193017 Gear bevel (splined) Trunnion bushing, Cradle bearing 193018 Gear, bevel 193015 Kit, housing 161152 Shaft, differential...
- Page 50 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.:275287 KOHLER ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0024 ,_YLINDER HEAD, VALVE BREATHER] 'xF _ Cb--,_9 15 /...
- Page 51 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.275287 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0024 CRANKCASE HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON Seal, front oil 24-033-03-S Kit breather cover w/gasket (includes 24-032-01-S Crankcase (USE: Miniblock 24 782 23) 2-4) Pitting 24-041-50-S Gasket, breather 24-294-13-S 24-096-87-S Cover, breather 24-380-13-S Pin, locating...
- Page 52 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.:275287 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0024 mGNmON/ELECTRICAL \\\\ A_R iNTAKE...
- Page 53 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.275287 KOHLERENGmNE=IVIODEL NUMBERCV740,TYPE NUMBER0024 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL AIR INTAKEIFILTRATmON PART DESCRiPTiON PART DESCRmPTmON 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 54-755-01-S Kit, knob with seal (Includes 2,3) (Includes 2-4, and 24 113 18-S) 20-341-01 -S Knob, cover M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 24-153-20-S O-Ring 24-112-04-S...
- Page 55 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.275287 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBERCV740,TYPE NUMBER0024 OIL PAN/LUBRICATmON STARTmNG SYSTEM PART PART DESCRmPTmON DESCRmPTION 24-199-07-S Pan assembly, oil (Includes 2-! 1) M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25xS0 M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift assembly M-631005-S Washer, plain 6 mm (2) (Includes 3-7) 24-393-37-S...
- Page 56 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.275287 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV740_ TYPE NUMBER 0024 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM l J_,?
- Page 57 TRACTOR °o MODEL NUMBER 917.275287 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0024 CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRIPTION 24-0!4-72-S Crankshaft (h_cludes 2) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST PART DESCRIPTION 24-041-49-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 25-072-04-S Stud M8xl.25x33 PA-CV740-0024 Replacement Engine 24-782-23 Minib!ock 24-755-113-S Gasket Set FUEL SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION 24-883-90-S...
- Page 59 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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