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Craftsman 917.275282 Owner's Manual

Garden tractor 27.0 hp, 48" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
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GARDEN TRACTOR
27.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275282
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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.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • 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 website:www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur- chase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: 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 ac- 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 the limbs, etc.

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other people limbs, etc. before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...
  • Page 6 Repair Protection Agreement today! Some limitations and exclusions apply. Congratulations on making a smart pur- For prices and additional information chase. Your new Craftsman® product is call 1-800-827-6655. designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod-...
  • Page 7 Yournew tractor has been assembledat the factory. Reviewthe video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentionedin 2. Release L.H. seat slide on seat pan by this manual,it means,from your point of pulling out on adjustment handle and view,when you are in the operatingposi- sliding it to the rear position exposing tion (seatedbehindthe steeringwheel).

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly function of controls) adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in _WARNING: Before starting, read, un- the Service and Adjustments section of derstand and follow all instructions in the...
  • Page 9 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I'.,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP...
  • 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. Ammeter ht Switch Choke Ignition Switch Position...
  • Page 11 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 12 TO OPERATE MOWER The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2"to 4-1/2". The heightsare mea- Your tractor is equipped with an operator sured from the ground to the bladetip with presence sensing switch. Any attempt the engine not running. by the operator to leave the seat with the These heightsare approximateand may engine running and the attachment clutch vary dependingupon soil conditions,...
  • Page 13 TOTRANSPORT • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the When pushing or towing your tractor, be oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance sure to disengage transmission by placing section of this manual). freewheel control in freewheeling position.
  • Page 14 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONWARMUP NOTE: Beforestarting, read the warm and cold starting proceduresbelow. Beforedriving the unit in cold weather, 6. Insert key into ignition and turn key the transmissionshould be warmed up as clockwiseto start positionand release follows: keyas soon as enginestarts. Do 1.
  • Page 15 5. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake. 6. Engage transmission by placing free- wheel control in engaged position (See "TO TRANSPORT' in this section of manual). 7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .___ ._o_So_ _.._ _p" FiLL ,N OATES AS YOU COMPLETE ._'__"_0_*'_,_ R4. _ 4. °; _,'_ _4,--_ _bR. _ R EGU LARSE RVICE i__t_'d_" S E RVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose...
  • 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. 4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely BRAKE OPERATION (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat stopping distance at high speed in highest...
  • Page 18 NOTE: The original equipment battery on SAE VISCOSITY GRADES your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT O_L CHANGE o_ v_,c dla_t4 e Corrosion and dirt on the battery and...
  • Page 19 ENGINE OIL FILTER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Replace the engine oil filter every season To insure proper cooling, make sure the or every other oil change if the tractor is grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter- used more than 100 hours in one year. nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.
  • Page 20 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 3. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5.
  • Page 21 Bubble Between 9. Position front plate assembly between 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. Brake Left Hand Footrest NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged...
  • Page 22 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT _h,CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL with heavy cloth. 1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage Check adjustment on right side of tractor. parking brake. Position any blade so the tip is pointing 2.
  • Page 23 a.H. Mandrel Belt Tension Cover (Disengaged Electric Position) Pulley Idler Pulleys a.H. Mandrel Suspension Primary Idler Arm TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC- 10. Check secondary idler arm and idler ONDARY) DRIVE BELT pulley to see that they rotate freely. 11. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary Park the tractor on level surface.
  • Page 24 L.H. Secondary Idler Arm Idler ring Secondary Mandrel Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt R.H. Mandrel Disengage transmission by placing TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH freewheel control in '"transmission dis- The electric clutch should provide years engaged" position. Pull freewheel control of service. The clutch has a built-in brake out and into the slot and release so it is that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.
  • Page 25 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- Retainer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars Spring horizontal. Tighten securely. Driw FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER Tension The front wheel toe-in and camber are not Handle adjustable on your tractor.
  • Page 26 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- 4. Install new battery with terminals in TE RY same position as old battery. 5. Reinstall terminal guard. AqLWARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- 6. First connect RED battery cable to erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame positive (+) battery terminal with hex and smoking materials away from bat- bolt and keps nut as shown.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    ENGINE Closed for Full Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers ex- pense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.
  • Page 28 4. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces- sary. ACCELERATION TEST - 5. Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if neces- sary, until engine accelerates smoothly.
  • Page 29 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 of tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _WARNING: Never store the tractor acids during storage.

  • Page 30: Service And Adjustments

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center 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.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Lossofpower Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ • fast. reduce speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" Adjust throttle control• position• Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION i 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.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID _,,_EO_;;_X_ FUSE AMMETER STARTER BLACK BLACK _:. s _ _ _o,'_ .=FR'_,, ___ , .' , _LECTR,CCLUT ;WITCH aLACK fall (DISE _-_" IPTO RELAY • BLACK SWITCH _LAcKSEAT (NOT OCCUPIED) (OPTIONAL) BLACK FUEL I LINE SPARK PLUGS...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Belt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 176138 Switch Interlock 175449 Harness Socket Light Halogen 185456...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 68 F 162_ 156f_t56 _.,-13o 44 17 chassis-stealth =39_vgt...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 180375 Kit Rail Chass. RH GT Serv. 175282 Drawbar, Gt 180639X418 Dash 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 184668 Support, Battery 175260X615 Heed Asm 161841 Lens LH 121794X...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 GROUND DRIVE 37 j38 _120 \145 zt45 dnve6-vgt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle Hydro Gear 141004 Bracket Shift 311-3500 (See Breakdown) 142918 O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 154739 Line Fuel Hydro 15" VGT 7563R Washer Thrust 142917...
  • Page 40 STEERING TRACTOR -. MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 4 45 _ _ _ _ steedng 11_vgt...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 175139X418 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 184946X505 Cap, Spindle 74781044...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) 123487X Clamp Hose Kohler CV740-0016 17490636 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 Unc 149723 Muffler 17490664 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 121361X Pulley V-Idler 126197X Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x .250 177748 STD551143 Washer Lock 7/16...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 24 78 KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X 138057 Knob, lnf 3/8-16 Uric Rod Asm. Lever 180045 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator Shaft Asm. LiftVgt 159189 123935X Lever Asm., Lift Rh Plug, Hole 17060516 12000022...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 SEAT ASSEMBLY r" seat =8-vg PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 177978 Seat 171652 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat STD641431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-16 Unc 145006 Clip, Push In, Hinged 177946 Track Slide Seat LH Locking STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182221 Decal, Oper. Instructions 149516 Decal, Btry Dngr/Psn Eng. Acme 186308 177890 Decal, Hp Engine Decal, Insert Strg 186242 Decal, Hood RH 138047 Decal, Battery 186243 182796 Decal, Hood LH Decal, Lower Dash 181470 177914...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9"17.275282 MOWER DECK >30...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9"17.275282 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 180808 V-Belt, Mower, Secondary 178915 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 174368 V-Belt, Mower, Primary 4939M Retainer Spring 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 72110612 Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 178024 Sway Bar 174365...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 311-3500 57_4_ _._53...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 311-3500 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 161122 Main Housing Assembly 169535 Ball Brg 6205-1 Seal l"ld X 2.0472" X 0.375" 178317 R.H. Housing Assembly 161157 Shaft, Axle 169522 Center Section Assembly 161158 Washer 161125 Spacer 142884 Gasket Material...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0016 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE BREATHER] ORANKCASEJ 23_-e / 2=3 20-- ---7 0--'19 9---@ _--11 __.-4 'l5/°...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0016 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-032-01-S Seal, front oil 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket (Includes 2,3) Crankcase (USE: Miniblock 24 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather 782 23) 24-096-87-S Cover, breather 24-294-13-S Fitting 25-139-60-S Plug, allen hd.
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0016 IGNITIONtELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES] 20--...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0016 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-175-S Housing, blower (Includes 2-4) _ncludes 2-4, and 24 113 18- 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (3) M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 (4) 25-139-16-S Plug, button 9/16"...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0016 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLSJ _" 18 24- _ _'_ / LUBRICATION _--kkk 6...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0016 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange 24-199-07-S Pan assembly, oil (Includes M8x1.25x80 (2) 2-11) 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift assem- M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 bly (Includes 3-7) 25 086 113-S Screw, external torx hd.
  • Page 56 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0016 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT] FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275282 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0016 CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRIPTION 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (includes2) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST PART DESCRIPTION 24-041-49-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 25-072-04-S Stud M8x1.25x33 (4) PA-CV740S- Replacement Engine 0016 24-782-23 Miniblock 24-755-113-S Gasket Set FUEL SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ¢.o 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. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 60 Get it fixed, at your home or ourst Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand apphances, lawn and garden equipment, or heahng and coohng systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessones owner's manuals that you need to do-)t-yourself.