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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN °
LAWN TRACTOR
24.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275701
r_
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 equip-
ment,
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 Call: Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat ment, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Maintenance........1 6 Warranty..........2 SafetyRules .......... 3 Service andAdjustments.....21 ProductSpecifications ......6 Storage..........29 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... 7 Troubleshooting ........3 0 Operation..........9 Repair Parts......... 34 MaintenanceSchedule......16 Sears Service......B ack Cover LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructions in the owner'smanual, Searswill repair or replacefree of charge any parts that are foundto be defectivein materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Searswill...
- 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. WARNING: In order to prevent • Never direct discharged material cidental starting when setting up, trans-...
- Page 4 I1. SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the Slopes are a major factor related to loss of blades shut off. They may fall off and control and tip-over accidents, which be seriously injured or interfere with result in severe injury or death.
- Page 5 • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom Check their proper operation regularly. the truckor trailerand refuelit on the • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, ground.If this is not possible,then other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable spillage and remove any fuel-soaked container,ratherthan from a gasoline debris.
- Page 6 PROTECTION W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints AGREEMENTS Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC Congratulations on making a smart pur- (Gap: .040") chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of Ground Speed Forward: 0 - 5.5 dependable operation. But like all products,...
- Page 7 Slope Sheet Keys For Future Use (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. When right or left hand is mentioned Slide seat until a comfortable position this manual, it means, from your point of is reached which allows you to press...
- Page 8 #'CHECKLIST Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed. Before you operate your new tractor, Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank wish to assure that you receive the best with gasoline. performance and satisfaction from this Place freewheel control in "trans-...
- Page 9 These symbols may appearon your tractoror in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. I'.,I "_ REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH G o, I ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED...
- 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. ROS "ON" Position Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Switch Lift Lever Plunger...
- 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn...
- Page 12 • The averagelawn should be cut to ap- TO STOP MOWER BLADES proximately2-1/2 inches during the cool disengage attachment clutch control. season andto over 3 inchesduring hot Af_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower with- months. For healthierand better looking out either the entire grass catcher, on mowers lawns,mowoften and after moderate so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.
- Page 13 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- TO OPERATE ON HILLS MENTS _WARNING: Do not drive up or down Tow only the attachments that are recom- hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do mended by and comply with specifications not drive across any slope.
- Page 14 Never use engine or carburetor cleaner few seconds and then continue to push products in the fuel tank or permanent the control in slowly. This may require damage may occur. an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending TO START ENGINE...
- Page 15 4. Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. NOTE: During this step there will be no movement of drive wheels.
- Page 16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE __e_j_,f" F,,_L, OATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE f_%_ ,T/" %-_y_ DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...
- Page 17 TRACTOR CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM AIways observe safety ruleswhen per- forming any maintenance. • When the engine is running with the BRAKE OPERATION ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi- tion and the attachment clutch engaged, If tractor requires more than five (5) feet any attempt by the operator...
- Page 18 TRANSAXLE COOLING • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt The transmission fan and cooling fins to sharpen while on the mower. should be kept clean to assure proper • To check blade balance, you will need a cooling.
- Page 19 TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER TO CHANGE ENGINE Wash it in liquid detergent and water. Determine temperature range expected Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in •...
- Page 20 MUFFLER CLEANING Inspect and replace corroded muffler and • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- of all foreign matter. ate a fire hazard and/or damage. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
- Page 21 ,_WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.
- Page 22 Position front plate assembly between Suspension front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert _.-_.Ar_ flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brackets. - -_ift Link NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged Adjustment...
- Page 23 BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE Remove screws from R.H. mandrel EQUAL IN LENGTH cover and remove cover. Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur- face. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer...
- Page 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE 10. Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely. (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT 11. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary Park the tractor on level surface. Engage idler arm and secondary spring arm.
- Page 25 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable Park the tractor on level surface. Engage brake system which is mounted on the parking brake. For assistance, there is a right side of the transaxle. belt installation guide decal on bottom...
- Page 26 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/ TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- REPLACEMENT TERY _WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame purged after reinstallation and before and smoking materials away from bat- erating the tractor.
- Page 27 REPLACING BATTERY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood. _WARNING: Do not short battery Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the terminals by allowing a wrench or any backside of the grill. other object to contact both terminals Replace bulb in holder and push bulb the same time.
- Page 28 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Maintenance, repair, or replacement Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your the emission control devices and systems, engine does not operate properly due to which are being done at the customers suspected carburetor problems, take your pense, may be performed by any non-road...
- Page 29 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 tor will not be used for 30 days or more. which leads to separation and formation _IkWARNING:...
- 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. 3. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power Dirty fuel filter. Replace fuel filter. (continued) Stale or dirty fuel. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. Water in fuel.
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Place throttle control 1. Engine speed too slow. Poor grass discharge "FAST" position. 2. Travel speed too fast. Shift to slower speed. 3. Wet grass. 3.
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275701 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID IGNITION SPARK PLUGS UNIT (2pGLAPGsO ..................ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) BLUE HOUR FUEL SHUT-OFF METER SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPED) NOTE HEADLIGHTS YOURTRACTORIS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT •...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275701 ELECTRICAL •...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275701 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray Battery 145211 Bolt Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon Battery Front 176138 Switch Interlock 175688 Harness...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275701 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 209_ _.209 t 44 >209 chassis-stealth.stlt...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275701 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 193636X428 Dash 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 167203 Panel Dash LH 188702X010 Panel Dash RH 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 175260X428 Hood Assembly 162026 Plate Battery STD541437 Locknut...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275701 GROUND DRIVE 36 35 29-_. drive-hydro, stlt 59...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275701 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - Transaxle, HydroGear, Model 17120614 Screw 3/8-16 x .875 Number 314-0510 (See Break 123533X Cover, Pedal down) 174607 Pulley, Engine 192502 Rod Shift Fend. 10040700 Washer 179334 Clutch Electric...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275701 STEERING ASSEMBLY _' ...., I _ / ..-j-/ steering stealth prem...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275701 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 186094X428 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 175121 Link Drag 10040600...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275701 ENGINE "81 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs intek-twin 39 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175437X505 Control Throttle/Choke 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor (Flat Scrn) 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex 179022 Tank Fuel Engine B&S Model 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel 445677-0413-El(See...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275701 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat Itknob PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180598 121248X Seat Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 180166 72050412 Bracket Pivot Fender Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 STD523710 121249X Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 Spacer Split 123740X...
- Page 44 Wheel 194023 Decal Hood RH 193307 Decal Fender Opr. 194024 Decal Hood LH 149516 Decal Battery 194027 Decal Fender Craftsman 194025 Decal Hood Side Panel 193654 Decal Dash 189684 Decal Engine 178455 Decal Deck Caution 166960 Decal By-Pass 195860 Pad Footrest...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275701 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13__ lift-rh= 1pc=silt14 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 uric 197980 Plunger Assembly 73800800 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 198070 Shaft Assembly, Lift 194209 188822 Pin, Groove 176205 Trunion Sups.
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275701 MOWER DECK >30 !9! i 122- mower deck,48prem stlt...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275701 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 174368 V-Belt, Mower, Primary 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 73900600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 uric Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 4939M Retainer Spring 72110612 178024 Bar Sway...
- Page 48 ..< 122- 119. 120- j128 x-. I , NI z r- _127 ",4 ",4 27 \...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275701 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Rotor, Brake 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170408 Brake Puck 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142883 Puck Plate 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142881 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275701 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275701 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KI1 616W 552 O 552A8 742 @ 404 © 552A 6 691 ÷ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SE'r 51 _ 137@ 2760 672_ 150_ 987@ 1123©...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275701 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 789A 74I_ 1054_ lO7O _ _ 332_ 726_ I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 165_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 334_ 3o3_ 3091 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 78351_ _ 697_...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275701 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699753 Cylinder Assembly 690995 05 Gasket-Nozzle 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 699727 Retainer-Solenoid Side) 691001 o+ Gasket-Air Cleaner 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 693148 Nut (Ring Gear) 699747 Sump-Engine 691049...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275701 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445677, TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 273638 Filter-Pre Cleaner 691036 Dipstick 790689 Cover-Air Cleaner 691032 • SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 499810 Bowl-Float 691037 Tube-Dipstick 699735 Gasket Set-Carburetor 691108 Screw(Regulator) 691000 O:1: Seal-Throttle Shaft Armature-Starter...
- 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 ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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