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Craftsman 917.276072 Owner's Manual

26.0 hp, 48" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Owner's
Manual
CRIIFTSMIIN°
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26.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.276072
This product
has a mowemission
engine which
operates
differentmy
from previousmy
buimt engines.
Before
start
the
you
engine,
read and understand
this Owner's
Manual
Read and follow aH 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,
aL 60179
U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.comicraftsman

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow aH Safety 1°800°659°5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, aL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.comicraftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears Service ......Back Cover 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, Sears will repair or replace...
  • Page 3 mMPORTANT: This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghands andfeet and throw- ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury or death. Be aware of the mower discharge direc- _I, WARNmNG: I n orderto prevent tion and do not point it at anyone. accidentalstarting when setting up, not operate the mower without...
  • 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. even terrain could overturn...

  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    Be sure the area is clear of other Removeobstaclessuch as rocks,tree limbs, etc. people beforemowing.Stop machineif Watchfor holes, ruts, or bumps.Uneven anyoneenters the area. terraincould overturnthe machine.Tall Nevercarry passengersor children evenwith the bladesoff. grass can hide obstacles. Do not mow in reverseunless abso- Use slow speed.Choose a low gear so that you will not haveto stop or shift lutely necessary.Alwayslook down and...
  • Page 6 Agreement today! Some limitations and exclusions appmyo Congratulations on making a smart pur= For prices and additional information chase. Your new Craftsman® product call 1-800=827-6655o designed and manufactured for years dependable operation. But like all prod- SEARS mNSTALLATmON SERVmCE ucts, it may require...

  • Page 7: Adjust Seat

    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 9. Apply braketo stop tractor,set park- J CHECKLIST ing brakeand place gearshiftleverin Before you operate your new tractor, neutral position. wish to assure that you receive the best 10.Turnignition key to "STOP"position. performance and satisfaction from this Continuewith the instructionsthat follow. Quality Product.
  • Page 9 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST G_---- o, I ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THINSOWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATmNG 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. Ugnition Switch Switch Position Ammeter CUutch Switch Throttle Control...
  • 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 TO OPERATE MOWER The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- Your tractor is equipped with an operator sured from the ground to the blade tip with presence sensing switch. Any attempt the engine not running. These heights by the operator...
  • Page 13 TO TRANSPORT mMPORTANT: When operating in temper- atures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean * Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. When pushing or towing your tractor, CAUTmON: Alcohol blended fuels (called...
  • Page 14 The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) When engine starts,...

  • Page 15: Before Each Use

    MAI.TE.A.OE SO.EDULE F,LL,NOATES AS OUOOMPLETE f 2"SERV'OE REGULAR SERVICE DATES 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 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 OPERATmON (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to IMPORTANT:...

  • Page 17: Checktransaxle Oil Level

    TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS NOTE: Although mukPviscosity oils Corrosionand dirt on the battery and (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting terminals can causethe battery to "leak" cold weather, they will result in increased power. oil consumption when used above 32°R 1. Removeterminal guard. Check your engine oil level more frequent-...
  • Page 18 ENGmNE OIL FmLTER CLEAN AmR mNTAKE/COOUNG AREAS Replacethe engineoil 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 morethan 100hours in oneyear. nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at...
  • Page 19 & WARNmNG: TO AVOmD SERmOUS mNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMmNG SER. VmCE OR ADJUSTf4ENTS: Depress dutch/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 Measure height...

  • Page 21: Drive Belt Installation

    NOTE: Each full turn of nut'%" will BUade 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 /'B ..B" trunnion on both front links. BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE ,, To raise front of blade, loosen nut EQUAL IN LENGTH "D"...
  • Page 22 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC- 11. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary ONDARY) DRmVE BELT idler arm and secondary spring arm. 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 Ciutchin( TO START ENGmNE WroTH A WEAK BAT- TERY Above Mids eper Engine BeUtKeep.er _WARNmNG: Lead-acid batteries gen- Pulley Vqdbr erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. Keeper Belt Transaxle...
  • Page 25 Install new battery with terminals same position as old battery. Maintenance, repair, or replacement Reinstall terminal guard. the emission control devices and systems, First connect RED battery cable which are being done at the customers positive (+) battery terminal with hex pense, may be performed by any non-road...
  • Page 26 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to a Sears or other qualified ser- vice center for repair and/or adjustment. High speed stop is factory adjusted.
  • Page 27 which leads to separation and formation Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam- age at the end of the season or if the trac- age the fuel system of an engine while _1[ will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the tractor storage.

  • Page 28: Troubleshootmng

    TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Wiii not start 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.

  • Page 29: Troubleshootmng Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Seers 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. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, [eaves...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Mower blades will 1. Remove obstruction. 1. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drh!e belt. drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 SCHEMATmC BLACK SOLENOID FUSE STARTER BLACK WHITE w"' _O : ELECTRIC CLUTCH ' F H CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) PTO (DISENGAGED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR BLUE I (OPTIONALi BLACK IIW_PARK PLUGS •...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 ELECTRmCAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 ELECTRmCAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON 144927 Battery 74760412 BoIt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 BoIt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 176138 Switch hterlock Pushqn 175688...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 CHASSm$ AND ENCLOSURES chassis-stealth 38-vgt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 180375 Rail, Frame RH 175282 Drawbar, Gt 73680700 Nut, CrownIock Hex 7/16-14 uric 187934X428 Dash YTGT 2 CyI 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 184668 Support, Battery 175260X615...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 GROUND DRmVE drive 9-vgt...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 GROUND DRmVE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 149176 Wheel, Hub Assembly 12000034 Klip, Ring 140080 Bolt, Hub 142509 Disc, Brake 136927...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR o . MODEL NUMBER 917.278072 STEERING ASSEMBLY 15 -..,_ steerfng 15-vgt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 186094X428 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 917.276072 ENGINE 27 37 SPARK ARRESTER engine ELS 1-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 unc Engine Briggs Model No+ 17490664 Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x +250 446777-0244-E1 (See Breakdown) 126197X 149723 Muffler 100400700...

  • Page 41: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat1 -vgt PART PART DESCRmPTmON DESCRIPTION 188714 Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Fender 121249 Spacer, Split 140675 Strap, Fender Assy= 123740 Spring, Cprsn 127018X Boit Shoulder 5/16-18 x =62 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr=5 145006...
  • Page 42 106202X Reflector, Taillight 190417 Decal, RPL 179768X428 Pad, Footrest,LH 186725 Decal, SD PNL 179769X428 Pad, Footrest,RH 186572 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 193417 Manual, Owner's, English 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 193418 Manual, Owner's, Spanish 181249 Decal, Clutch/Brake WHEELS & TmRES PART DESCRBPTmON...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 LmFTASSEMBLY __26 [ifirh 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 Hug, Hole 12000022 Screw 5/16-18 x 1 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 17060516...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 MOWER DECK mower deck.48 standard 1-vgt...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 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= w/Lower Bearing 174358...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 TRANSAXLE...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 TRANSAXLE KEY PART KEY PART NO+ NO+ DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Axle Shaft 8119M 4197R Needle Bearing 12000034 Retaining Ring 4220R Thrust Bearing Race Final Drive Gear 4209R 4199R 3rd Reduction Pinion, Low 4216R Differential Gear 4213R 4th Reduction Gear Differential Pinion...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 BRmGGS ENGmNEoMODEL NUMBER446777,TYPE NUMBER0244oE1 lO_,11_ 8 _ 188 _) 222267 1019 LABEL 2_32 ................................1026 847_ 1026A_ 865A_ 842 _ __(_:_ 447A 525 _" [\_,. _lf"_ 447A 1017_ 12 -- 929g 1035 o 7I D 220@ 1095 VALVE GASKET 276@...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244=E1 1022 1029 1023J1022 914_ 383/ 388. 240_ 125 ' ___----_- 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 1°8_1 130 98. 1_50 _142 1128 818_ 108_ [ 552A _-_--_ 1123 117_ 1124_ 552A 1124 117A, _...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244oE1 741_ 1851 "_"'_ _°7°_oo__ 75 @ 1119 ¢ ENGINE GASKET 943 0 1022 _ °o...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244oE1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699753 Cylinder Assembly 699729 Tube-Fuel Transfer 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 690994 ©1: Gasket-Float Bowi 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 699722 Kit-Choke Shaft 699747 Sump-Engine 699726 a Nozzle-Carburetor...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.276072 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL N UMBER446777,TYPE NUMBER0244°E1 PART PART DESCRmPTmON DESCRIPTION 697820 Screw (Back Plate) 865B 691015 Cover-Air Guide 690999 Plate-Carburetor 690968 • + Seal-Valve 698754 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 691127 Screw (Rocker Cover) 691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 694000 Hose-Vacuum 447A...
  • 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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