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Craftsman 917.276380 Owner's Manual

Garden tractor 26.0 hp, 54" mower electric start automatic transmission
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CRRFTSMIIN°
GARDEN TRACTOR
26.0 HP, 54" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.276380
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his 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
th_ 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 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, 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 IMPORTANT:This cutting machine is capableof amputatinghands and feet and throw- ing objects.Failureto observethe following safetyinstructionscould result in serious injury or death. • Never direct discharged material _,WARNING: Inorder to preventac- toward anyone. Avoid discharging cidental starting when setting up, trans- material against a wall or obstruction.
  • Page 4 I1. SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a major factor related to loss of be seriously injured or interfere with control and tip-over accidents, which can safe machine operation.
  • Page 5 • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, the truck or trailer and refuel it on the other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel ground. If this is not possible,then spillage and remove any fuel-soaked refuel such equipmentwith a portable debris.
  • Page 6 Champion RC12YC AGREEMENTS (Gap: .030") Congratulations on making a smart pur- Ground Speed Forward: 0-5.8 chase. Your new Craftsman® product (MPH): Reverse: 0-2.1 designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod- Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Steering Steering Sleeve Wheel Wheel Insert Adapter Gauge Wheels Seat (i) Adjusting (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) 1111111111111] (4) Washers (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 G a. (4) Lockwasher (4) Wheels Mower (4) Clevis...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure...
  • Page 9 2. ReleaseL.H.seat slide on seat pan by Be sure all the above assembly steps pulling out on adjustment handleand have been completed. slidingit to the rear position exposing Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank seat mountingholes from bottom.Slide with gasoline.
  • 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 )osition when centered...

  • Page 11: Components View

    Belt Tension Rod g Bracket Disengaged Position 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 CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS ¢" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear...
  • Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I'-,I "_ SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION...
  • Page 13 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 various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hourmeter Ignition ROS "ON" Position Choke Control Attachment...
  • 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 SAFETY GLASSES glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses...
  • Page 15 • The averagelawn should be cut to TO STOP MOWER BLADES approximately2-1/2 inches during the disengage attachment clutch control. cool season and to over 3 inchesduring _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower hot months. For healthierand better without either the entire grass catcher, looking lawns,mowoften and after on mowers...
  • Page 16 TO OPERATE ON HILLS TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS _WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do Tow only the attachments that are recom- not drive across any slope. Use the slope mended by and comply with specifications...
  • Page 17 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) attract moisture which leads to separa- When engine starts, slowly push choke tion and formation of acids during storage. control in until the engine begins to run Acidic...
  • Page 18 PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when _,CAUTION: Never engage or dis- engage freewheel lever while the engine mower housing is attached to tractor. is running. • Mower should be properly leveled To ensure proper operation and per- best mowing performance.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE SCNEOULE F,LL,NOATES A SYOOOOMP'ETE f ZERV'OE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 1_#'5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_#'3 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check...
  • Page 20 TRACTOR • When the engine is running with the ig- nition switch in the ROS "ON" position Always observe safety rules when per- the attachment clutch engaged, any at- forming any maintenance. tempt by the operator to shift into reverse BRAKE OPERATION should...
  • Page 21 bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If V-BELTS blade is balanced,it should remain in a Check V-belts for deterioration and wear horizontalposition. If either end of the after 100 hours of operation and replace blade movesdownward,sharpenthe if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. heavyend untilthe bladeis balanced.
  • Page 22 tube. Do not thread the cap onto the CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS tube when taking reading. Keepoil To insure proper cooling, make sure the at "FULl" line on dipstick. Tightencap grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter- onto the tube securely when finished. nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean...
  • Page 23 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE 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 24 • When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower • If adjustment is necessary, make adjust- ment on one side of mower only. at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment...
  • Page 25 IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout- CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring ing in all mower pulley grooves. loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and en- Reassemble R.H. and L.H. mandrel gage slowly. covers. Securely tighten all screws. Raise attachment lift lever to highest Engage belt tension...
  • Page 26 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Repair tire and reassemble. Replace washers and snap retaining Park the tractor on level surface. Engage ring securely in axle groove. parking brake. For ease of service there Replace axle cover. a belt installation guide decal on bottom left footrest.
  • Page 27 INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type 02614 plug-in fuse.
  • Page 28 Idle Fuel Adjusting In general, turning the adjusting needles Idle Speed (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to Needle (If Equi@ed) Adjusting Screw the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out (counter- clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture.
  • Page 29 blended fuels (called gasohol or using Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- 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 _WARNING:...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Clean underside of mower Loss of power Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. (cont.) housing. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Low oil level/dirty oil.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch Remove obstruction• not rotate mechanism• Worn/damaged mower drive Replace mower drive belt• belt. Frozen idler pulley• Replace idler pulley•...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID AMMETER FUSE (OPTIONAL) WHITE :DISENGAGED) CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL GRAY BLACK REVERSE SWITCH SHORTING CONNECTOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH B_CK!WH!TE ¢_ IGNITION ] ()SPARGKAPLUGS "'[ (2PLUGS UNIT ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) s_uE HOUR FUEL;HUT:OFF METER SOLENOID O_ARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 ELECTRICAL ¢...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 ELECTRICAL 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 Interlock Push-In 175688 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 4152J...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _156 174 _ chassis-stealth II 7...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180375 Rail, Frame RH 188164 Upstop 54" Deck 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 unc x 1 175282 Drawbar, Gt 193636X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 180374 Rail, Frame Lh 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 177143...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 GROUND DRIVE 114_- drive lO-vgt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Hydro Gear 73680700 Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 Unc Fastener Christmas Tree 331-3000 (See Breakdown) 133835 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 141004 Bracket Shift 7563R Washer Thrust 142918 O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear STD561210 Pin, Cotter 154739...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 STEERING _--" 1313 / II 18 _ steering 21-vgt...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 186094X428 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, Klip #T5304-75 184946X505 Cap, Spindle...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT I engine-kohler22 18-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490636 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 unc Engine Kohler Model No. CV730-0041 17490664 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 unc 149723 Muffler 126197X Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x .250 121361X STD551143...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 SEAT ASSEMBLY _E /J_ seat 1 1-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188714 Seat 124238X Cap, Spring Seat 140551 171852 Bracket, Pivot Seat Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 140675 73680500 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 Strap, Fender Assembly 145006 177946 Track Slide Seat LH Clip, Push In, Hinged...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 196189 Decal Dash Panel 195892 Decal Dash 149516 Decal Battery DNGR/PSN 164065 Decal Insert Strg ENG Asm 138047 Decal Battery 194023 Decal Hood RH 178455 Decal Deck Caution 194024 Decal Hood LH 177918 Decal Engine 140837...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 LIFT ASSEMBLY .yll 41 _ 12-___ __---------_ __26 lift rh 18 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 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 MOWER DECK _" 5033 mower deck-54...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 194846 Deck Weldment Mower STD624008 Retainer Spring 187297 Cover Mandrel LH 188187 Cover Mandrel RH 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 187254 Blade, Standard (For mulching mowers only) 187291 Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing 187281 Mandrel Housing.
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 II1\ /55_ 110_\_ 137_ 121 _ SEALANt 20W50 KIT, SEAL...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 161122 Kit, housing main 161150 Gear, differential bevel (310-3000) Main housing 161151 Gear, differential bevel pinion Lip seal (310-3000) Flange bearing 161152 Shaft, differential (310-3000) Trunnion bushing 161153 Plate, differential thrust...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0041 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER li ..21 20 1_12_2'232:2 ..© --.5 © © © O--8 9--Q...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0041 CRANKCASE HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seal, front oil 24-032-01-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 24-033-03-S Crankcase (USE: Miniblock (includes 2, 3) 24 782 14) Gasket, breather 24-041-51 -S Fitting 24-294-13-S Cover, breather...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0041 IGNIT_ON/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0041 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/ELECTRICAL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Housing, blower (Includes 2, 24-027-114-S 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24 096 85-S, & 25 086 91-S) (Includes 2-4, & 24-113-18-S) Nut, plastic (2) 24-100-01-S 25-086-117-S...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0041 STA G S M I OIL PANILU£RICATION @¢_-6...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0041 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-199-07-S Pan assembly, oil M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange (Includes 2-11 ) M8x1.25x80 24-393-37-S 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift Oil pump assembly (Includes 3,4) (Includes 3-7)
  • Page 56 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0041 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM I...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276380 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0041 CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRIPTION 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST PART DESCRIPTION 24-041-49-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 25-072-04-S Stud, M8x1.25x33 24-522-332 Short Block 24-782-23 Miniblock 24-755-113-S Gasket Set FUEL SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION 24-853-102-S...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL c...O 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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