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Owner's Manual
CRRFTSMRN °
GARDEN TRACTOR
25.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.276012
This product has a low emission engine which operates
I_
differently
from previously
built engines.
Before
start the
you
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.
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- Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat SEARS, ROEBUCK CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Sears Service ......Back Cover Maintenance Schedule ......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,...
- 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 tion and do not point it at anyone.
- Page 4 Never allow children to operate machine. • Mow up and down slopes, not across. Use extra care when approaching blind • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects limbs, etc. that may obscure vision. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
- Page 5 @@@@@ • Be sure the area is clear of other • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. people before mowing. Stop machine • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven anyone enters the area. terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...
- Page 6 Some limitations and exclusions apply. Congratulations on making a smart pur- For prices and additional information chase. Your new Craftsman® product call 1-800-827-6655. designed and manufactured for years of SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE dependable operation. But like all prod- ucts, it may require...
- Page 7 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel).
- Page 8 Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and JCHECKLIST slowly drive tractor off skid. Before you operate your new tractor, 9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set park- wish to assure that you receive the best ing brake and place gearshift lever in performance and satisfaction from this...
- Page 9 Thesesymbols may appearon your tractor or in literature suppliedwith the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. I'.,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ® ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE...
- Page 10 KN OW YOU R TRACTOR READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Ignition ht Switch Switch Position Ammeter...
- 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 glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety...
- Page 12 The cutting height rangeis approximately TO OPERATE MOWER 1-1/2"to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- Your tractor is equipped with an operator sured from the groundto the blade tip with presence sensing switch. Any attempt the engine not running. These heights by the operator to leave the seat with the are approximateand may vary depending...
- Page 13 TO TRANSPORT ACAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or • Raise attachment lift to highest position fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline with attachment lift control. near an open flame. • When pushing or towing your tractor, IMPORTANT: When operating in temper-...
- Page 14 MOWING TIPS WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) • Tire chains cannot be used when When engine starts, slowly push mower housing is attached to tractor. choke control in until the engine • Mower should be properly leveled begins to run smoothly.
- Page 15 A SYOUCOMPLETE F ILLINOATES ." ./ SERV,OE DATES REGULAR SERVICE C hh :_: TB[ak; rOpe[_' ° n Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...
- Page 16 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on Always observe safety rules when per- mandrel assembly. forming any maintenance. Install and tighten blade bolt securely BRAKE OPERATION (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to IMPORTANT:...
- Page 17 NOTE: The original equipment battery your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte not necessary. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -3'0 -2'0 TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Corrosion...
- Page 18 ENGINEOIL FILTER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Replacethe engine oil filter every season To insure proper cooling, make sure the or everyother oil change if the tractor is grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter- usedmore than 100hours in one year. nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.
- Page 19 & WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.
- Page 20 ALTERNATE SIDE-TO-SIDE NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged ADJUSTMENT METHOD pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower • Raise mower to its highest position. side-to-side to give space between plate •...
- Page 21 NOTE: Each full turn of nut"C" will change dim. "B" by approximately 3/16". • When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links. BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE •...
- Page 22 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC- 11. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm. ONDARY) DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE parking brake. (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE 12.
- Page 23 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 24 Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley. Washers Retainin( IMPORTANT: Check Brake Adjustment. Ring Clutching Flat tdler-..Clutchin¢ l_...Belt Axle Cover \ Above Midspan_ Keeper Engine Belt Keep Pulpy V-Idler TO START ENGINEWlTH AWEAK BAT- TERY _WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- Transaxle erate explosive gases.
- Page 25 REPLACING BATTERY TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL SEMBLY _WARNING: Do not short battery Raise hood. terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals Unsnap headlight wire connector. the same time. Before connecting battery, Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at remove...
- Page 26 Idle Fuel Adjusting Idle Speed In general, turning the adjusting needles Needle (If Ad usting Screw (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to 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 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- blended fuels (called gasohol or using age at the end of the season or if the trac- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the tractor acids during...
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" Adjust throttle control. position. Build-up of grass, leaves Clean underside of mower and trash under mower,...
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Remove obstruction. Mower blades will Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276012 SCHEMATIC BLACK SOLENOID SOLENOID • CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT REGU_TOR ..........15 AMP @ 3600 28 VOLTS @ 3600 (REGULATOR DISCONNECTED) SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT C+G,B+H C+F,B+E,A+D HEADLIGHTS • WIRING INSULATED CLIPS IGNITION SWITCH NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR POSITION CIRCUIT...
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276012 ELECTRICAL , - ..i_<_J F ......3_42 ( ..
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276012 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...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 139\ _130 chassis-stealth 38-vgt...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. 180375 Rail, Frame RH 17490608 Screw 3/8-16 x 1/2 175282 Drawbar, 156973 73680700 Nut, Crownlock Hex 7/16-14 Guide, Belt Gear Drive 17490508 187934X428 Dash...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 GROUND DRIVE drive 9=vgt...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 74321016 Screw, Fin. #10-24 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 178575 Actuator, interlock Switch STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 73931000 Nut, Centerlock#10-24 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 8883R Cover, Pedal...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 STEERING ASSEMBLY i I I steering 16-vgt...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 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...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER engine-kohler22 17-vgt KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 126197X Washer Engine Kohler Model 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x .250 (See Breakdown) CV730-0029 100400700 Washer Lock 7/16 149723 Muffler 121361X 175288 Bushing Pulley V-idler 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 177748...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_l 2-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180598 Seat 121249 Spacer, Split 180166 Bracket, Pivot Fender 123740 Spring, Cprsn 140675 Strap, Fender Assy. 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 145006 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga.
- Page 42 186402 Decal 177916 Decal, Engine 186725 Decal SD PNL 177917 Decal, Engine 186572 Decal 106202X Reflector, Taillight Fender, Craftsman 156439 Decal 179768X428 Pad, Footrest,LH Fender Danger 181249 Decal Clutch/Brake 179769X428 Pad, Footrest,RH 146047 Decal V-Belt Drive Schematic 191891 Manual, Owner's,...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 32 31 12__j:3 lift rh 8 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 138057 Knob, Inf 3/8-16 uric 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 123935X Plug, Hole...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 MOWER DECK 184-- mower_deck.48_standard_1 -vgt...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 178915 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 4939M Retainer Spring 178024 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar) 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 180054 Blade, 48" Hi-lift (For bagging and discharging) 174360 Shaft Asm.
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 TRANSAXLE...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 TRANSAXLE KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4197R Axle Shaft 8119M Needle Bearing 12000034 Retaining Ring 4220R Thrust Bearing Race 4199R Final Drive Gear 4209R 3rd Reduction Pinion, 4216R Differential Gear 4213R 4th Reduction Gear 4215R Differential...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 ;YLINDER HEAD, VALVE BREATHER I_ 117 CRANKCASE] 23,_@_ 2,4® "t3 6- X_-7 O--19 _z18 9/-(_ 1 5j°...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 HEADNALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-033-03-S 24-032-01 -S Seal, front oil Kit, breather cover w/gasket (Includes 2, 3) Crankcase (USE: Miniblock 24-041-50-S Gasket, breather 24 782 14) 24-096-87-S 24-294-13-S Cover, breather...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 BAFFLESJ IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING 20_% 19 -_3 17-1 AIR INTAKE J...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-114-S Housing, blower (Includes 2) (Includes 2-4, & 24-113-18- 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic(2) M-551016-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.Sx16 M-403025-S Screw, hex.
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS / 25 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION ® 10.f_ 11__...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839080-S 24-199-07-S Screw, hex. flange Pan assembly, oil M8x1.25x80 (2) (Includes 2-11) 25-098-09-S 24-393-37-S Starter, solenoid shift (In Oil pump assembly (In cludes 3-7) cludes 3,4) 25086 113-S...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276012 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUSTJ FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (includes 2) 24-853-90-S Kit, carburetorw/gaskets 52-139-09-S Plug, cup (Includes 2,3) 24-041-52-S Gasket, carburetor EXHAUST 24 041 14-S Gasket, air cleaner base M-629095-S...
- Page 55 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 slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
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