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Craftsman 917.275286 Owner's Manual

Garden tractor 27.0 hp, 48" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMIIN°I
GARDEN TRACTOR
27.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275286
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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 4.5 Congratulations on making a smart pur- million quality parts and accessories. chase. Your new Craftsman@ product is That's the kind of professionalism you can designed and manufactured for years of count on to help prolong the life of your dependable operation.
  • Page 7 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. 2. Release LH. seat slide on seat pan by When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of pulling out on adjustment handle and sliding it to the rear position exposing view, when you are in the operating posi-...
  • Page 8 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 NIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • 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 t" • (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.
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .___ ._o_So_ _.._ _p" FiLL ,N OATES AS YOU COMPLETE ._'__t_O_"_,_/_4._ 4. °; _,'_ _4,--_ _b_. _ R EGU LARSE RVICE i__t_'_ S E RVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication...
  • 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 OIL CHANGE o_ v_ dlart4 e...
  • 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 Lines Bubble Level insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between __'_" Level Decal the plate assembly and mower brack- ets.
  • Page 22 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT /I, 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.
  • Page 23 a.H. Mandrel Belt Tension Cover _ (Disengaged ! /_ Electric Position) Pulley 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.
  • Page 24 L.H. Secondary Idler Arm Idler ring Pulley Secondary Mandrel Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt R.H. Mandrel 2. Disengage transmission by placing TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH freewheel control in "transmission dis- The electric clutch should provide years engaged" position. Pull freewheel con- of service.
  • Page 25 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or Retainer camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Spring Driv( TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Tension...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT LAMP to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. a_m CAUTION: When lit, the halogen ps get extremely hot. Hold lamp as- 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK sembly by the holder and do not touch the cable (D) to good chassis ground, bulb.
  • Page 27 With engine not running, move throttle In general, turning the adjusting needles control lever to fast position. in (clockwise) decreases the supply of Check that speed control lever is fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air against stop screw. If it is not, loosen mixture.
  • Page 28 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 29: 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 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Lossofpower Cutting too much grass/too • Raise cutting height/reduce • fast. speed• Throttle in "CHOKE" Adjust throttle control• position• Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 31 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 917.275286 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID PTO SWITCH HEADLIGHTS POSITION CIRCUIT IGNITION SWITCH C+G,B+H 3+F,B+E,A+D POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE _' M+G+A1 NONE ON + LIGHT_ E+A1 L+A2 E+A1 NONE START B+S+A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS REMOVABLE NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED PTO SWITCH CONNECTOR...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 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 917.275286 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 162_ _152 _156 139_ 32_, 3_139 chassis-steatth39-vg...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 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 Hood Asm 161841 Lens LH 121794X...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 GROUND DRIVE 117\ _117 F131 153_ 114f 117> .145 U\107 _108 drive 6wgt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 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 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 STEERING 18 _ steering1 4_vgt...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 175139X418 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 74781044...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 ENGINE ® engine-kohler22 17-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Engine 123487X Clamp Hose Kohler CV740-0024 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...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 32 31 lift .rh=8 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 917.275286 SEAT ASSEMBLY ..- 16 l0-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 177978 Seat 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 124238X Cap, Spring Seat 140675 Strap, Fender Assy. 171852 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 145006 Clip, Push In, Hinged STD541431...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182221 Decal, Oper. Instructions 149516 Decal, Btry Dngr/Psn Eng. Acme 186308 Decal, Hp Engine 177890 Decal, Insert Strg 186242 Decal, Hood RH 138047 Decal, Battery 186243 Decal, Hood LH 182796 Decal, Lower Dash 181470 Decal, Deck Leveling...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 MOWER DECK >30 mower deck.48prem...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 73900600 Nut, Lock 3/8-16 Unc Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 178915 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 72110612 4939M Retainer Spring 175820 Pulley Idler Flat Bar Pnt Adj.
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 311-3500 __53...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 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 917.275286 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0024 i CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERJ 17 L;i _\26 i¸ r _¸¸ i /1_ _ ! "_i_i_ ¸¸ CRANKCASEJ lS j...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0024 CRANKCASE HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seal, front oil 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket (Includes 24-032-01-S Crankcase (USE: Miniblock 24 782 23) 2-4) 24-041-50-S Gasket, breather 24-294-13-S Fitting 24-096-87-S Cover, breather 24-380-13-S Pin, locating (6)
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0024 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL] BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES] AIR iNTAKE...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0024 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen (includes 2-4, and 24 113 18-S) 54-755-01-S Kit, knob with seal (Includes 2,3 M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 20-341-01-S Knob, cover 24-112-04-S...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0024 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS OIL PAN / LUBRICATION 9_-N8 _--10...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0024 OIL PAN/LUBRICATION STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 24-199-07-S Pan assembly, oil (Includes 2-11) 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift assembly (_ncludes 3* M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 M-631005-S 25 086 113_S Screw, external torx hd.
  • Page 56 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0024 EXHAUSTJ CRANKSHAFTJ FUEL SYSTEM I...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275286 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0024 CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRIPTION 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 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-CV740-O024 Replacement Engine 24-782-23 Miniblock 24-755-113-S Gasket Set FUELSYSTEM 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 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances...