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ICRRFTSMRW[
23.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
48" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.275240
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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 pro, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
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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 pro, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Parts Ordering ..... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS 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...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing, objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the •...
- Page 4 • Never run a machine inside a closed CHILDREN area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade is not alert to the presence of children. attachment bolts, tight and keep Children are often attracted to the equipment in good condition.
- Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear _,CAUTION: Tow only the attachments so that you will not have to stop or shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
- Page 6 Please read and retain this manual. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. 3.5 GALLONS GASOLINE Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". UNLEADED CAPACITY REPAIR AGREEMENT REGULAR AND TYPE: A Sears Repair Agreement is available SAE 10W30 OILTYPE on this product.
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert Seat (4) Lockwasher 5/16 (4) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4 Mower (2)Flanged (5) Retainer Springs _ins (double loop) (2) Retainer Springs (1)Front (single loop) Assembly Gauge Wheels 3,_(4) Washers /t_ x 7/8 x 14 Ga. (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Adjusting...
- Page 8 Nose Roller (2) Washers 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. Nose Roller (2) Locknuts 5/16-18 Brackets Video Cassette Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys For Future Use Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
- Page 9 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR CHECK BA'n'ERY FROM SKID ATrACH STEERING WHEEL • Lift hood to raised position. • If this battery is put into service after Remove hex bolt, lock washer and month and year indicated on label large flat washer from steering shaft.
- Page 10 10.Apply brake to stop tractor, set L.h. Seat Slide parking brake and place gearshift Seat lever in neutral position. Seat Pan_ 11 .Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. Adjustment .\'_ ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS Handle_. "X_C.p Lock-_ "->,_;._\...
- Page 11 INSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower plate assembly to align holes and suspension arms are raised with attachment insert flanged pins. Secure pins with lift control.
- Page 12 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE t/CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overin- BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY flated at the factory for shipping pur- YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO poses. Correct tire pressure is important ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE for best cutting performance.
- Page 13 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BA3q'ERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED...
- Page 14 KNOWYOUR 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. ht Switch Ignition Ammeter Hourmeter Switch Attachment...
- Page 15 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 standard...
- Page 16 TO OPERATE MOWER mately1-1/2"to 4". The heightsare measuredfrom the groundto the blade Your tractor is equipped with an operator tip with the enginenot running. These presence sensing switch. Any attempt by heightsare approximateand may vary the operator to leave the seat with the dependingupon soil conditions,height engine running and the attachment of grassand typesof grass being...
- Page 17 2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ TO TRANSPORT dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert When pushing or towing your tractor, dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill sure to disengage transmission cap on the tube. Do not thread the placing freewheel control in freewheel- cap onto the tube.
- Page 18 ADD GASOLINE Move attachment clutch to "DISEN- GAGED" position. • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular Move throttle control to fast position unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 Pull choke control out for a cold engine octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will start attempt.
- Page 19 8. Slowly move motion control lever • The attachments can be used during the forward, after the tractor moves engine warm-up period after the transmis- approximately five (5) feet, slowly sion has been warmed up and may move motion control lever to reverse require the choke control be pulled out position.
- Page 20 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE Check Srake Oper_ti°n Check Tire Pressure iCheck Operator Presence ;nteriock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart I If I Check Battery Level AC Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...
- Page 21 Install new or resharpened blade with TRACTOR stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck Always observe safety rules when and mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem- BRAKE OPERATION bly, center hole in blade must align with If tractor requires more than six (6) feet star on mandrel assembly.
- Page 22 TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID BATTERY The transaxle was sealed at the factory Your tractor has a battery charging and fluid maintenance is not required for system which is sufficient for normal use. the life of the transaxle. Should the However, periodic charging of the battery transaxle ever leak or require servicing, with an automotive charger will extend...
- Page 23 TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 5. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain plug by • Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge. pushing upward and turning clock- NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge wise until the pin is in the locked or use pressurized air, as this will position...
- Page 24 TO CHANGE RADIATOR COOLANT CLEAN AIR iNTAKE/COOLING AREAS 1. Stop engine and allow it to cool To ensure proper air circulation, make sure the air intake screen, radiator, sufficiently. Unhook the four retaining straps and cooling fins, and other external surfaces remove the upper blower housing of the engine are kept clean at all times.
- Page 25 Reservoir MUFFLER Molded Inspect and replace corroded muffler Protrusion and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
- Page 26 _:_CAUTION: Before performin_ any service or adjustments: 1. Depress clutch/brake peaal fu,y ana set parking DraKe. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key =OFF" and remove key. 5.
- Page 27 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of IN LENGTH Mower to Ground Mower to Ground Suspension "C" Lift Link __.djustment Plate_""'_ Front FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT Assemb_ _unnion IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- to-side. If the following front-to-back TO REPLACE MOWER...
- Page 28 a,H. Mandrel Belt T ension Cover_ (Disengaged Position) Electric Clutch Pulley Idler Pulleys R.H. Mandrel R.H. Suspension Primary Idler Arm TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE 10.Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all BELT grooves properly.
- Page 29 TO ADJUST A'n'ACHMENT CLUTCH With Parking Brake "Engaged" The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required.
- Page 30 Check to be sure belt is positioned correctly and is on proper side of all belt keepers. Reinstall mower. IMPORTANT." Check brake adjustment. Tractor V-Belt Drive Schematic Viewed From L.H. Side of Tractor Transaxle Pulley Clutching Id Engine Clutching Pu"_YAbove Belt Keeper V-Idler TO ADJUST STEERING...
- Page 31 TO ATFACH JUMPER CABLES 1. Connect each end of the RED cable Adjustment Sleeves to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged...
- Page 32 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL Terminal KepsNut /,..__._ Hex Bolt ASSEMBLY Access .: i_.-.. -"'-_ 1. Raise hood. Unsnap headlight wire connector. Ooor_ Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood __'_'_ Positive at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off Terminal (Red) of tractor.
- Page 33 IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the properly installed. eninge governor, which is factory set for Make sure the air intake screen, proper engine speed. Overspeeding blower housing and cooling surfaces of radiator are clean and free of dirt engine above the factory high speed and debris.
- Page 34 2. Start the engine and let it run until the Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will fuel lines and carburetor are empty. not be used for 30 days or more. •...
- Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM 1. Fill fuel tank. • Out of fuel. Will not start See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. attempting to start. Replace spark plug. Bad spark plug.
- Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM 3. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves Loss of power and trash under mower. housing. (continued) Clean/replace air filter. Dirty air filter. Check oil leveVchange oil. Low oil level/dirty oil. Clean and regap or change Faulty spark plug.
- Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Place throttle control Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge "FAST' position. Travelspeed too fast. Shift to slower speed. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. Mower deck not level. Level mower deck.
- Page 38 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 SCHEMATIC FeED BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE AMMETER STARTER Wt_JrE (OPTIONAL) w.,Ei- : F H L ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH I BRAKE (PEDAL UP) PTO( (;n_ OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY #1 SEAT SWITCH BIJ_CK (NOT OCCUPIED) BLUE LINE SPARK PLUGS PLUGS ON "iV/IN CYL.
- Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 DECALS PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 177400 Decal Grille 174904 Decal, Hp Engine 149516 Decal, Btry Dngr/Psn Eng. 177907 Decal, Hood RH Acfne 177908 Decal, Hood LH 177890 Decal, Insert Strg 140837 Decal, Brake Parking Saddle 138047 Decal, Battery Decal, Maintenance...
- Page 40 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917,275240 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 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 Holddown Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 153664 Switch Interlock Push-in 166184 Hamese Socket Lightw/4152J 150755...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 179_. •...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw 3/8-16 x 1/2 175465 Rail, Frame RH VGT 17670608 Bracket, Chassis Front 175282 Drawhar, Gt 175476 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 176016 Bracket Asm,, Susp Chassis Lh Bracket Fender 163976X418 Dash 175315...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 GROUND DRIVE...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 GROUND DRIVE PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 STD541431 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 x 3 Gr5 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 74490548 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 142432 Screw Hex Wsh. Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 Bracket Transaxle STD561210 Pin, Cotter...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 STEERING...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 STEERING KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 175139x418 Wheel, Steering 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting,Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 62661-1 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 121232X...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 ENGINE 84 _ "37...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION ..Engine (See Breakdown) KohlerLV675-851509 149723 Muffler 151396 Muffler Asm Guard 121361X Pulley V-Idler 177748 Belt Engine Keeper Asm 175287 Bushing 174605 Clutch Electric 143996 Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch 151346 Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 YT/GT 96 109227X Pad Spacer...
- Page 50 SEATASSEMBLY TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 177978 Seat 140551 123976X Bracket, Pivot Seat Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 140675 124238X Strap, Fender Cap, SpringSeat 145006 171852 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Clip, Push In, Hinged STD541431 $1"D541,437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Uric Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc 124181X...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 LIFT ASSEMBLY __75 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 19131016 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 177535 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 137150 Spring, Compression Inf Hgt 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh STD560907 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2 12000022...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 MOWER DECK...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 72110612 Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 174348 Deck Weldment Mower 48 178915 Bracket Asm, Sway Bar 175820 Pulley Idler Flat 155986X505 Bar Pnt Adj. 4939M Retainer Spring Pin Head Rivet 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway...
- Page 54 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 222-3010...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 222-3010 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 164591 Assembly, Housing, LH 153767 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 164592 Assembly, Housing,RH 142904 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1 153765 Oil Seal .984 x 1.5 x .25 142905...
- Page 56 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 PUMP--BDU-10L-122 KEY PART PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144569 127148X Shaft, Pump Swashplate, Variable 122716X 142938 Ring, Retaining Block Assembly 122745X 122786X Bearing, Ball Pin, Stainless, Headless 122715X 122718X Spacer Gasket, Center Section 122700X Seal, Lip 144578 Check Valve Kit 122699X...
- Page 57 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851509 CYLINDER HEAD_ VALVE AND BREATHER I w..-9 21_Q I-'' 30 18 20._ 22mo Q_13 12..._...
- Page 58 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERLV675,TYPENUMBER851509 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 66 096 06-S Cover, breather 24 032 01-S Seal, oil front 24 041 23-S Gasket, breather ..Crankcase (Use Miniblock X-75-23-S Plug, pipe 1/8" 66 782 01) M-645020-S Screw, hex.
- Page 59 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851509 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I AIR INTAKE I...
- Page 60 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851509 IGNITION/CHARGING AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION 66 086 02-S Screw, shoulder (4) 66 157 01-S 66 083 03-S Element, precleaner 12 086 14-S Screw, hex. flange 66 083 01-S Element, air cleaner M10x1.5x46...
- Page 61 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851509 ;TARTIN G SYSTEM J ENGIN E CONTROLS ID t _--7 ._12 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION 10 _@...
- Page 62 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851509 STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24 090 O7-S Lever, throttle actuator M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange M-44603O-S Nut, hex. M8x1.25x80 M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 M-841080-S Nut, hex. flange M8x1.25 24 090 13-S Lever, throttle control 12 098 03-S...
- Page 63 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851509 EXHAUST ¢,,.KS"'FTI._! s_sTE_ F,UEL...
- Page 64 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERLV675,TYPENUMBER851509 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25 072 08-S Stud, M6x16x33 66 014 42°S Crankshaft (Includes 24 041 02-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 52 139 09-S Plug, cup NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
- Page 65 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851509 Coolant Systeml PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 66 398 01-S Sleeve, intake manifold Radiator assembly 66 431 02-S Stud, radiator support (Includes 2-26) 66 072 O2-S 66 126 24-S Plate, right core block-off Bracket, right kidney 66 146 09-S...
- Page 67 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING .CUT- GUIDE Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
- Page 68 For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Any'm_, day or night(U.S.A. only) www.searsJ_11 For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirectSM! 1-800-366-PART 6a.m.-11 p.m., 7days aweek...