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Craftsman 917.275242 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.275242 Owner's Manual

23.0 hp electric start 48" mower automatic garden tractor
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23.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
48" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.275242
• 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
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance........20 Warranty ..........2 SafetyRules ......... 3 Serviceand Adjustments ....26 Product Specifications ......6 Storage..........33 Troubleshooting......... 34 Assembly..........8 Operation..........13 Repair Parts........38 MaintenanceSchedule...... 2 0 PartsOrdering ..... B ack Cover LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTY ONCRAFTSMAN RIDINGEQUIPMENT PARTS Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRidingEquipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tunedup accordingto the instructionsin the owner's manual,Searswill repair or replace,free of charge,any partsfoundto be defectivein materialor workmanship.Warrantyserviceis availablefree of chargeby returningyour...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure te observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. spillage before operating er storing the GENERAL OPERATION machine. Allow machine to cool before •...
  • Page 4 -Never refuel the machine indoors. CHILDREN - Never store the machine or fuel Tragic accidents can occur if the operator container inside where there is an is not alert to the presence of children. open flame, such as a water heater. Children are often attracted to the...
  • Page 5 _I, CAUTION: Tow only the attachments • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that are recommended by and comply that you will not have to stop or shift with specifications of the manufacturer while on the slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.

  • Page 6: Safetyrules

    Should you experience any problem PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS cannot easily remedy, please contact Sears or other qualified service center. GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS We have competent, well-trained techni- CAPACITY UNLEADED cians and the proper tools to service AND TYPE: REGULAR repair this tractor. OILTYPE SAE 10W30 Please...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert Seat (4) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4 (4) Lockwasher 5/16 Mower (5) Retainer Springs (double Soop) (p2)Flanged (2) Retainer Springs Assembly (single loop) Gauge Wheels 3/_4)_SGa. (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Wheels _ (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Clevis Pins...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Nose Roller (2) Washers 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 li"l 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...
  • Page 9 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY FROM SKID • Lift hood to raised position. A'I-rACH STEERING WHEEL • If this battery is put into service after 1. 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 parking L.h. Seat Slide brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position. Seat Pan_ 11 .Turn ignition key to "OFF" position, Continue with the instructions that follow. Adjustment ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS Handle_ "_ MOWER DECK Lock'_ ,at Slide...
  • Page 11 Position front plate assembly between INSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT 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 I# CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated BEFORE YOU OPERATEAND ENJOY at the factory for shipping purposes. YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO Correct tire pressure is important for best ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST cutting performance.
  • Page 13 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature suppled with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I- _1 _l, BA37-E RY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING --QI If__ ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL...

  • Page 14: Operation

    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. I nition JLight Switch Ammeter Hourmeter...
  • Page 15 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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles standard safety glasses.
  • Page 16 TO OPERATE MOWER The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights Your tractor is equipped with an operator measured from the ground to the blade presence sensing switch. Any attempt tip with the engine not running. These the operator to leave the seat with the...
  • Page 17 CHECK COOLANTLEVEL 1. Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. /*,CAUTION: Check coolant level at Pull freewheel control out and into the reservoir only. Do not open radiator cap. slot and release so it is held in the •...
  • Page 18 in, wait a few minutes and try again. If ,_:_WARNING: Experience indicates that engine still does not start, pull the alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or choke control out and retry. using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 °...
  • Page 19 • The attachments can be used during Slowly move motion control lever the engine warm-up period after the forward, after the tractor moves transmission has been warmed up and approximately five (5) feet, slowly may require the choke control move motion control lever to reverse pulled out slightly.

  • Page 20: Maintenanceschedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure 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 Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 21 TRACTOR Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck Always observe safety rules when and mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, BRAKE OPERATION center hole in blade must align with star If tractor requires more than six (6) feet on mandrel assembly.
  • Page 22 TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID BATTERY The transaxle was sealed at the factory Your tractor has a battery charging system and fluid maintenance is not required for which is sufficient for normal use. How- the life of the transaxle. Should the ever, periodic charging of the battery with transaxle ever leak or require servicing, an automotive charger will extend its life.
  • Page 23 Unhook the cartridge retaining strap 3. Unlock drain valve by pushing upward and remove the cartridge. slightly and turning counterclockwise. Install new cartridge and secure with 4. To open, pull down on the drain valve. 5. After oil has drained completely, close retaining...
  • 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...
  • Page 25 MUFFLER Reservoir Molded Inspect and replace corroded muffler and Protrusion spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 26 ,_IkCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 3, Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 27 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut IN LENGTH will change mower height about 3/16". • Recheck measurements after adjust- ing. Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground Mower to Ground Nut "D" - -\ - Trunnion Front Plate FRONT-TO-BACK...
  • Page 28 R.H. Mandrel Belt Tension Cover (Disengaged Electric Position) Pulley Idler Pulleys a_H. Mandrel a.H. Suspension Primary Idler Arm 10.Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE pulley. Make sure belt is in all BELT grooves properly. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage 11.Reinstall L.H.
  • Page 29 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH Engage the drive belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring. The electric clutch should provide years Reinstall mower. of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear Retainer...
  • Page 30 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 1. Block up axle securely. If steering wheel crossbars are not Remove axle cover, retaining ring and horizontal (left to right) when wheels are washers to allow wheel removal. positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble...
  • Page 31 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Connect the other end of the BLACK 1. Raise hood. cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE Replace...
  • Page 32 Make sure the air intake screen, TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- blower housing and cooling surfaces SEMBLY of radiator are clean and free of dirt 1. Raise hood. and debris. Unsnap headlight wire connector. Make sure cooling system is filled to Stand in front of tractor.

  • Page 33: Serviceand Adjustments

    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 34: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Will not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. 3. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug.
  • Page 35 "ROUBLF-_HOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 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 level/change oil. Low oil level/dirty oil. Clean and regap or change Faulty spark plug.
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART =ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Place throttle control 1. Engine speed too slow• Poor grass "FAST" position. |ischarge 2. Shift to slower speed• Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing• Mower deck not level. 4.
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID AMMETER FUSE STARTER W_mE L _mml (OPTIONAL) t._+x " " : A ' _,NITION I _° _ _'_87A ../PBESENCE GR_J OPERATOR ]'_L_ ..RELAY #1 SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) @tVE SPARK PLUGS IGNITION F ..
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 ELECTRICAL 25_,...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 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" 153664 Switch interlock Push-In 166184 Harness Socket Light w/4152J 150755...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 7 _"_, ":...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 175465 Rail, Frame RH 175282 Drawbar, Gt 163976X418 Dash YTGT2 Cyl 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 145166 Support, Battery 175260X615 Hood Asm 161841 Lens LH 121794X...
  • Page 42 DRIVE TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER917.275242 GROUND "10B...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Bracket Shift ..Transaxle Hydro Gear 141004 O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear 311-3500 (See Breakdown) 142918 Line Fuel Hydro 15" VGT 9396E Key 1/4 x 1/4 x 2 154739 STD56t210 Pin, Cotter...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 STEERING 46j'_...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 175139X418 Wheel, Steering 178557 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting,Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 121748X 12000029 Ring, K]ip #T5304-75 121232X Cap, Spindle 74781044...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 ENGINE '_"_'_ I SPARK ARRESTER KIT )
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION ..Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler LV675-851516 149723 Muffler 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 106082X...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,275242 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION t 77978 Seat 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 124238X Cap, Spring Seat 140675 Strap, Fender 171852 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 145006 Clip, Push in. Hinged STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc STD541437...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 DECALS o-16 15 " PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 177400 DecalGrille 179437 Decal, Replace Parts Sears 174904 149516 Decal, Btry Dngr/Psn Eng. Decal, Hp Engine Acme 177907 Decal, Hood RH 177908 Decal, Hood LH 177890 Decal, Insert Strg 140837 138047...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 177535 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 12000022 E-RingTruarc#5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 71110624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8o16 x 1-1/2 175831 Button, P_unger 122364X...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 MOWER DECK \_117...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 174348 Deck Weldment Mower 46 72110612 Bolt, Cart. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 178915 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 175820 Pulley Idler Flat 4939M Retainer Spring 155986X431 Bar Pnt Adj. Pin Head Rivet 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 311-3500...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 311-3500 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Ball Brg 6205-1 161122 Main Housing Assembly 169535 Seal l"ld X 2.0472" 178317 R.H. Housing Assembly 161157 0.375" 169522 Center Section Assembly Shaft, Axle 161125 Spacer 161153 Washer 142932 Seal-Lip 142884...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 PUMP- -BDU-10L-122...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 PUMP- -BDU-10L-122 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 144569 Shaft, Pump 122716X Ring, Retaining 122745X Bearing, Ball 122715X Spacer 122700X Seal, Lip 122699X Ring, Retaining 122767X Bearing,Cradle 122717X Seal, Lip 122748X Arm.Trunnion 122749X Guide, Slot 144571 Housing Kit, Transmission 122770X Bearing, Thrust, Ball...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851516 ;YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERI (_--11 _,..._t4 ,_--r15 :30 16 © IL__ Q--? © ---13 12_/j © I0-_...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851516 HEADNALV_BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 66 096 08-S Cover, breather 24 032 01-S Seal, oil front 24 041 23-S Gasket, breather Crankcase IUse Miniblock X-75-23-S Plug, pipe 1/8"...
  • Page 60 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851516 tGNI,TION/ELECT RICAL I BLOWER HOUSING BAFELESI...
  • Page 61 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851516 IGNITION/CHARGING AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 66 086 02-S Screw, shoulder 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 62 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851516 STARTING SYSTEMJ ENG|NE CONTROLS ql I 4._. e_14 1\ \_ 26 27 , I"_2'5 /-12 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION...
  • Page 63 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851516 OIL PAN/LUBRICATION STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24 199 07-S Oil pan assembly (Includes M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange 2-10) M8x1.25x80 M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange M-841080-S Nut, hex. flange M8x1.25 M6xl.0x25 12 098 03-S Starter, solenoid...
  • Page 64 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851516 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT I 2 -.__. _ FU EL SYSTEM I _J,_...
  • Page 65 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851516 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST PART 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 66 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275242 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851516 Coolant SystemJ COOLING SYSTEM COOLING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION X-25-52-S Washer, plain 1/4" 66 398 01-S Radiator assembly (Includes 66 431 02-S Sleeve, intake manifold 2-26) 66 072 02-S Stud, radiator support 66 126 24-S Bracket,...
  • Page 67 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 MAX. greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 68 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME Any_me, d ayornight (_-8oo-46946_) (u.s._ andCanada) WWW,88_tS.COI311 _/v.sear$._ For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, day or night(U.S.A.only) _,_NW.Sear$._om...

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