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Craftsman 917.276090 Owner's Manual

25.0 hp, 54" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Owner's
Manual
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25.0 HP, 54" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.276090
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engine which
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Before
you start
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read and understand
this Owner's
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Read and follow aH Safety
Rules and Instructions
before
operating this equipment.
For answers to your questions about
th_ product, Ca,,:
1 800 659 8917
Sears
Craftsman
Help
Line
5 am =5 pm, Mort = Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow aH Safety th_ product, Ca,,: 1 800 659 8917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am =5 pm, Mort = Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears Service ......Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT 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 manual, Sears will repair or replace...
  • Page 3 mMPORTANT: 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- AI_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 Be sure the area is clear of other people Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree before mowing.Stop machineif anyone limbs, etc. enters the area. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven Nevercarry passengersor children terrain could overturn the machine. Tall evenwith the bladesoff.
  • Page 6 Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Congratulations on making a smart pur- Ground Speed chase. Your new Craftsman® product (MPH): designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod- ucts, it may require repair from time to Reverse: time.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Steering Extension Steering Steering Sleeve Shaft Wheel Wheel Insert Adapter Nose Roller Gauge Wheels (i) Adjusting (4) Retainer Springs (2) Lolcknuts_ (double loop) 5/16-18 Retainer (4) Washers Spring 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Wheels@ (4) Clevis Pins...
  • Page 8 Your newtractor has been assembledat the factory with the exceptionof those parts left unassembledfor shipping purposes.Toensure safe and proper operationof your tractor all parts and hardwareyou assemblemust be tightenedsecurely.Use the correct tools as necessaryto insure propertightness.Reviewthe video cassette beforeyou begin. Steering WheeU TOOLS REQUIREDFOR ASSEMBLY nsert...
  • Page 9 3. Placeseat on seat pan so head of TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See shoulderbolt is positionedover large Operation section mocation slotted hole in pan. controms) function 4. Push down on seat to engageshoulder _WARNmNG: Before starting, read, bolt in slot and pull seat towardsrear of derstand and follow all instructions in the...
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS Remove plastic tie strap from mower belt and check belt for proper routing MOWER DECK all mower pulley grooves. The gauge wheels are designed to keep Slide mower under tractor until it is the mower deck in proper position when centered...
  • Page 11 Belt Tension Rod g Bracket Electric Clutch Pulley Front Plate Assembly Double Loop Gauge Retainer Springs Wheel Front Mower Bracket Flanged Pin - Position Notch Vertically Rear Mower Pins Deflector Shield v" CHECKL tS T CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Before you operate your new tractor, The tires on your tractor were ovefin-...
  • Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. 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...
  • Page 13 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READTHINS O WNER'SMANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFOREOPERATmNG Y OUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswith your tractorto familiarizeyourselfwith the locationsof various controls and adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference. Ignition Switch Switch Position Ammeter CUutch Switch Throttle Control Lift Lever PUunger CUutch/Brake Attachment Lift Lever...
  • Page 14 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety...
  • Page 15 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. These heights by the operator...
  • Page 16 TO TRANSPORT mMPORTANT: When operating in temper- atures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean * Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. When pushing or towing your tractor, CAUTmON: Alcohol blended fuels (called...
  • Page 17 The attachmentsand ground drivecan now be used. If the enginedoes not accept the load, restartthe engine and allow it to warm up for one minuteusing the choke as describedabove. COLDWEATHERSTARTING(50° F and below) 7. Whenengine starts, slowly pushchoke control in until the engine beginsto run smoothly.Continueto pushthe choke control in small steps allowingthe en- 00272...
  • Page 18 F,LL,NOATES A S OOOOMPLETE f 4C ZERV,OE DATES REGULAR SERVICE cC hh ;; kkTBirak; rOpe[_;i° n Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 11#43 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR miVIPORTANT: 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 OPERATmON (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to mMPORTANT:...
  • Page 20 NOTE: The original equipment battery Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- your tractor is maintenance free. eration or at least once a year if the tractor Do not attempt to open or remove caps or is not used for 50 hours in one year.
  • Page 21 AiR FILTER Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Your engine will not run properly using remove the blower housing and other cool- dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner ing shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and after every 25 hours of operation or every...
  • Page 22 WARNmNG: TO AVOmD SERmOUS mNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMmNG ANY SER= VmCE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress dutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutrat (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.
  • Page 23 SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT WITH Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground BUBBLE LEVEL NOTE: If necessary, check side-to-side surface below tractor for levelness with a long board and the bubble level. Using the lift lever, place mower position where...
  • Page 24 CAUTmON: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and re- lease slowly. Remove screws from R.H. and LH. mandrel covers and remove covers. Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around BOTH FRONT PLATE UNKS MUST BE mandrels and entire upper...
  • Page 25 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake if necessary. If stopping distance still greater than five (5) feet in highest that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.
  • Page 26 TO START ENGmNE WroTH A WEAK BAT- Clutching Idler Clutching Fiat Idler TERY _:_WARNmNG: Lead-acid batteries gen- Above Midspan X Belt Engine Belt Keeper Keeper erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame Pulley V-Idler and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when...
  • Page 27 Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully Hood remove battery from tractor. Install new battery with terminals same position as old battery. Headlight Wire Reinstall terminal guard. Connector First connect RED battery cable positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown.
  • Page 28 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL FINAL SETTING The choke control has been preset at the 1. Start engine and allow to warm for five factory and adjustment should not be nec- minutes. Make final adjustments with essary, check adjustment as described engine running and shift/motion...
  • Page 29 Immediatelyprepareyour tractorfor stor- blended fuels (called gasohol or using age at the end of the season or if the trac- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tor will not be used for 30 days or more. which leads to separation and formation 41_WARNING: Never store the tractor...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Wiii not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fueltank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
  • Page 31 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 32 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CORRECTmON CAUSE Mower blades wiii 1. Remove obstruction. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 SCHEMATIC SOLENOID AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH © CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED (DISENGAGED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR OPTIONAL) BLACK SPARK PLUGS FUEL //" 'LILINE IGNITION UNit _" (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL.
  • Page 34 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 ELECTRmCAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 BoIt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 BoIt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 176138 Switch hterlock Pushqn 175688...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 CHASSm$ AND ENCLOSURES .... "7 ._130144 L_2o chassis-stealth 46-vgt...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490608 Screw 3/8-16 x 1/2 180375 Rail, Frame RH 156973 175282 Drawbar, Gt Guide, Belt Gear Drive 17490508 Screw ThdroI. 5/16-18 x 1/2 73680700 Nut, Crownlock Hex 7/16-14 unc 187934X428 Dash 188578...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 GROUNDDRmVE drive 9-vgt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 GROUND DRmVE PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 74321016 Screw, Fin= #10-24 x 1 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 178575 Actuator, InterIock Switch STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 73931000 Nut, Centerlock #10-24 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 8883R...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY _ ,_..j 2o 1313 ¢ < 18.____.J" steeF_g 14-vgt...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel, Steering 190407 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...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 ENGmNE SPARK ARRESTER engine-kohler22 17-vgt KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490664 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 unc Engine Kohter Model No= CV730-0029 126197X Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x =250 149723 Muffler STD551143 Washer Lock 7/16...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat 1-vgt KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188714 Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 121249X 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat Spacer, Spilt 123740X 140675 Strap, Asm Fender Spring, Cprsn 127018X Bolt ShouIder 5/16-18 x ,62 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr, 5 19171912...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 DECALS 19 17 8 ¸ PART PART DESCRJPTBON DESCRmPTmON 177665 Decal Dash Panel, Lower 178455 Decal, Deck Caution 164085 Decal Dash 149516 Decal, Battery Dnge/Poi 186242 DecaI Hood, RH 164065 Decal, Insert Strg 186243 Decal Hood, LH 138047...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 ASSEMBLY 35 73 85 ¸ lift rh 17 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 Plug, Hole 12000022...
  • Page 46 Tp, AGTOB"" _'a,,,,,,-"- t_OW_B DECg morner_deok'54-_...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 187295 Deck Weldment Mower 155986 Bar Pnt Adj. 4939M Retainer Spring 156941 Pin Head Rivet 187297 Cover Mandrel LH 187342 Baffle Right 188187 Cover Mandret RH 187344 Baffle Left 174365 Bott 7/16 Asm= Blade 187607...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2760g0 TRANSAXLE...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 TRANSAXLE KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Needle Bearing 4197R AxIe Shaft 8119M Thrust Bearing Race 12000034 Retaining Ring 4220R 3rd Reduction Pinion, Low 4199R Final Drive Gear 4209R 4th Reduction Gear Differential Gear 4213R 4216R 3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 KOHLER ENGJNE°mvmODELNUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 CYUNDERHEAD,VALVEAND BREATHER i • _ I j8 _J17 CRANKCASE I O--22 20-- ,_2¸_ C)--t9 _!-- 9f-@ ! 5/° @--8...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 H EADA,'ALVFJB R EATH ER CRANKCASE PART DESCR{PTION PART DESCRiPTiON 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket (hcludes 2, 3) 24-032-01-S Seal, front oil 24-041-50-S Gasket, breather Crankcase (USE: Miniblock 24 782 14) 3<...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR o° MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 KOHLER ENGmNE-MODEL N UMBERCV730TYPE NUMBER0029 _J_f AiR _NTAKE...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL AmR mNTAKE/FmLTRATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCBmPTION 54-755-01-S 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen Kit, knob with sea! (Includes 2-4, & 24-113-18-S) (Includes 2,3) M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 20-341-01 -S Knob, cover X-25-92-S...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 ENGINE CONTROLS] ©--@ 9--_ t 10J_ 11 J...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATmON PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRmPTmON M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 (2) 24-199-07-S Pan assembly, oil 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift (includes 3-7) (Includes 2-11) 25 086 113-S Screw, external torx hd.
  • Page 56 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM_...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276090 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRtPTmON 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (includes 2) 52-139-09_S Plug, cup EXHAUST PART DESCRIPTmON 24-041_49_S Gasket, exhaust (2) 25-072=04-S Stud, M8xl =25x33 (4) 24-522-332 Short Block 24-782-23 Miniblock 24-755q 13-S Gasket Set...
  • 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.
  • Page 60 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, '!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!i,,,,,,,,,i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii,_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii,_ no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii,_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii,_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii,_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii,_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii,_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii,_ For the replacement...

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