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Craftsman 917.275040 Owner's Manual

23.0 hp electric start 50" mower automatic garden tractor
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Owner's Manual
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23.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
50" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.275040
• 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.
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.condcraffsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment, Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.condcraffsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordering ..... Back Cover LIMITED TWOYEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 3 MPORTANT Ths cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects, Failure to observe the fol owing safety instructions could result in serious iniury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related lo loss-of- instructions in the manual and on the control and tipover accidents, which can...
  • Page 4 IlL'CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic a ccidents canoccur i f 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 activity, Never equipment...
  • 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 of • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS We have competent, well-trained techni- cians and the proper tools to service or GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS repair this tractor. CAPACITY UNLEADED Please read and retain this manual. The ANDTYPE: REGULAR instructions will enable you to assemble OILTYPE SAE 10W30 and maintain your tractor properly.
  • 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 (3) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) Gauge Wheels (2) Washers x 7/8 x 14 Gauge (_'_ JJ (2) Center- (2) Shoulder...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Video Cassette Keys Slope Sheet € (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts teft unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

  • Page 9: Operation

    3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan. 4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards roar of tractor. 5. Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.
  • Page 10 5. Slide right side of mower back and TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See in_t-_!! !in_ in top hole of R.H. front Operation section for Iocat_,_n _nrt ,,,. ,,,_,, ,._t. Retain with single function of controls) loop retainer spring as shown. 6.
  • Page 11 Front Suspension Brackets Double Loop Retainer Spring(Inward Suspension Chassis pointing deck pins) Bracket Front Double Loop Links Retainer Spdn! Shoulder Bolt L.H, Gauge Retainer Springs Wheel Bracket 3/8-16 3/8 Washer Center Locknut Anti-Sway Idler Pulley Retainer Spr!ngs I se Pliers for _¢'__ Loop Down Deflector...
  • Page 12 Th_se symbols may appear onyour t ractor o rinliterature supplied withtheproduct. Learn andunderstand theirmeaning. REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF LIGHT MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE LOCKED...
  • Page 13 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING Y6UR 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 Clutch...
  • 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 These heights are approximate and may 1. Select desired height of cut. 2. Lower mower with attachment lift vary depending upon soil conditions, control. helght of gross and types of grass being mowed. 3. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. •...
  • Page 16 TO TRANSPORT • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL When pushing or towing your tractor, be VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte- sur@to disengage transmission by nance section of this manual). placing freewheel control in freewheeling •...
  • Page 17 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP NOTE: Beforestarting,read the warm and cold starting procedures below. Before driving the unit in cold weather, 6. -Insert key into ignition and turn key the transmission should be warmed up as clockwise to "START" position and follows: release key as soon as engine starts.
  • Page 18 5. Move motion control lever to neutral • When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake. discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two 6.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    " MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .._,o_o_'_ F,LL ,.O,TES AS YOU COMPLETE _)_-_ _._: R,_` R EGU LAR SERVICE I__'°j_S E R V, C E DATE S Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Intedock Systems Check for Loose F_steners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 11_4 Lubrication...
  • Page 20 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safely rule._ _,_ _,,. ,,,,mdrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as shown.
  • Page 21 • Keep battery and terminals clean. ENGINE • Keep battery bolts tight. LUBRICATION • Keep small vent holes open. Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 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 9. Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge Oil Drain Valve plate, and nut. 10. Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob. Cartridge Cap_ Foam Pre-Cleaner Cartridge Drain Tube f _'_Closed CLEAN AIR SCREEN Locked Position Rubber Air screen must be kept free of dirt and Seal chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating.
  • 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. 5.
  • Page 24 Mandre, • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. • TQ raise one side c! 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 Electric Clutch BoRin Housing Left Hand Primary Mandrel IdlerArm Mower Drive 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. Engage manual).
  • Page 26 BELT INSTALLATION - 1. Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in "OFF" position. 1. Install new belt around engine pulley 2. h_djustthe three nylon Iocknuts until first, then around transaxle pulley and space between clutch plate and rotor lastly into all the idler pulleys.
  • Page 27 NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent TO CHECK TOE-IN flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant 1, .Position front wheels straight ahead. may be purchased from your local parts 2. 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 SPRING 41_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 2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor Maintenance, repair, or replacement of choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the th_ 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 5. Move throttle control lever from slow to and cannot be adjusted. fast position. If engine hesitates or 2. Idle soeed settino - With throttle dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle control lever in slow position, engine out (counterclockwise)
  • Page 31 experiance indicates that alcohol Immediately prepare your tractor for 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: Service And Adjustments

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION ,PROBLEM 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. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4.
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOO_NGCHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. 3. Clean underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will t. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. ddve belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4.
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 SCHEMATIC BATrERY SOLENOID FUSE STARTER AMMETER ..W_ITE I (OPTIONAL) W_TE REI_ )B S i ELECTRICCLUTCH CLUTCH ! BRAKE I..(PEDAL UP) 3NITIO_ 3WITCH PTO (DISENGAGED) ._CK PRESENCE L ..BLACK SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) I_LUE _J_3K SPARK PLUGS...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bott Hex Head t/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battei_ 145211 B_t 1/4-20 x 7.5 _nc 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push NylOn 1/4" 153664 Switch Interlock Push-in 166184 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 4152J...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 917.275040 CHASSIS A NDENCLOSURES 156 j _156...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 175465 Rail, Frame RH 175282 Drawbar, Gt 73800700 Nut, LoCk Hex 7/16 Unc 163976X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 157882 Dash, Lower vgt One Piece 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 145166 Support, Battery...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bracket Shift ..Transaxle Hydro Gear 141004 331-3000 (See Breakdown) 142918 O-RingAsm Hydro Gear 9396E Key 1/4 x 1/4 x 2 154739 Line Fuel Hydro 15" VGT STiT561210 Pin, Cotter 142917 Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear 146607...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 STEERING...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 STEERING KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel, Staedng 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Beadng, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 120(X_29 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 121232X...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 ENGINE I SPARK ARRESTER KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 10010500 Washer Split ..Engine (See Breskdown) 123487X CJamp Hose Kohler Model NO.CV674-75544 174_636 Screw Tr 3J8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC 149723 Muffler 17490664 Screw Tr 3/8-16x4 121361X Pulley V-idler 126197X Washer 1-1/20D...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 9 17.275040 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 140551 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 Bracket, Pivot Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 140675 Strap, Fender 127018X 123740X Spdng,Cprsn Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 145006 123976,'( Nut, Lock t/4LgeFIgGr.
  • Page 46 177543 DecaJ Replacement 160397 Decal V-Belt Schem 149516 Decal Battery DNGR/PSN ENG Asm 177415 Decal Hood Sldd Pnl 1717C_ DeCal Hood RH Craftsman 177375 Decal Dash Panel 1717_3 Decal Hood LH Craftsman 164065 DeCal Insert Strg 138047 Decal Battery 140837...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 LIFT ASSEMBLY 23 -_--_ 20 19 18 41 " KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm. Lever Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 177535 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 130171 Trunnion 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 73680800 Nut CrownlOCk 1/2-13 Unc 12O0O022...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156990 Mower Deck Weldment 50 136572 Pulley, Driven STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 STD533107 Bolt, Calf.5/16-18Uncx3!4 72110506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 136460 Arm, Idler Secondary 7631J Runner, Mower LH 165723 Spacer, Retainer 138457...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 331-3000...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 917.275040 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 3 31-3000 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPT_N 161122 Main HousingAssembly 169535 Ball Brg 6206-1 Seal I "ld X 2.0472" X 0.375" 178317 R.H. Houalng Assembly 161157 169522 Centar Section Assembly 161153 Shaft, Axle 161125 Spacer 142884...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 917.275040 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I CRANKCASEJ O_te t| /...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 917.275040 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 7 5544 CRANKCASE HEADHALVEABREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seal, oil front 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/ 24-032-01-S Crankcase gasket (Includes 2, 3) (USE: Miniblock 24 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather 782 14) 24-096-59-S Cover, breather...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL BLOWER :40USING AND BAFFLESJ /' _'...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (Includes 2-4,and 24 Includes 2-4 113 18-S) 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic 3) M-403025-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 3TARTING SYSTEM I ENGINE CONTROLS .-L.I OIL PAN / LUBRICATION lOJ_ ,s-_...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 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 MSxl.25xS0 (Includes 2-10) 25-098-08-S Starter, soenoid shift M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange (Includes 4-7) M6x 1.0x25 (2) M-841080-S Nut.
  • Page 58 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275040 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 EXHAUSTJ CRANKSHAFT CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-853-61-S 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) Kit, carburetor w/ 52-139-09-S askets Plug, cup Includes 2-4) EXHAUST 24-041-15-S Gasket, carburetor 24-053-61 Carburetor assembly PART (For information only...
  • Page 59 S_GGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL GUIDE greater then 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 60 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOM E s. An_ime day or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears,com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...