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Craftsman 917.275685 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
24 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275685
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 prn, 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 operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 prn, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    After the first 30 days for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service wil/stiil be avail- able 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: General Operation

    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 accidental starting when setting up, toward anyone.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    • Never carry children, even with the II. SLOPE OPERATION blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a major factor related to loss of be seriously injured or interfere with control and tip-over accidents, which can safe machine operation. Children who result in severe injury or death.

  • Page 5: General Service

    • Remove gas-powered equipment from Check their proper operation regularly. the truck or trailer and refuel it on the Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or ground. If this is not possible, then other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel refuel such equipment with a portable spillage and remove any fuel-soaked...

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS In the state of California the above is re- quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons nia Public Resources Code). Other states and Type: Unleaded Regular may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

  • Page 7: Unpack Carton

    For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. When right or left hand is men- tioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM ADJUST SEAT CARTON...
  • Page 8 REPOSITION RIGHT REAR GAUGE (See TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID WHEEL Operation section for location function of controls) For shipping purposes, the right rear gauge wheel assembly is mounted 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise upside down on the mower. Remove the attachment lift lever to its highest po- sition.
  • Page 9 ,/CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product. Please review the following checklist: •/ All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is properly prepared and charged.
  • Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I'.,I SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED...
  • Page 11 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...
  • Page 12 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 I 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 13: Operation

    season and to over 3 inches during hot _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower months. For healthier and better looking without either the entire grass catcher, lawns, mow often and after moderate on mowers so equipped, or the deflector growth. shield in place.

  • Page 14: Towing Carts And Other Attach- Ments

    TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- TO OPERATE ON HILLS MENTS _ILWARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do Tow only the attachments that are recom- not drive across any slope. Use the slope mended by and comply with specifications guide at the back of this manual.

  • Page 15: To Start Engine

    To avoid engine problems, the fuel system • The attachments and ground drive can should be emptied before storage of 30 now be used. If the engine does not days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start accept the load, restart the engine and the engine and let it run until the fuel lines allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.

  • Page 16: Mowing Tips

    PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS To ensure proper operation and per- • Mower should be properly leveled for formance, it is recommended that the best mowing performance. See "3-0 LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

  • Page 17: Lubrication Chart

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ______ _S" "SYOUOOMPL E RECO R SERV,CE DATE, _ Check 8rake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROSSystems Check for Loose Fasteners ll_s Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals i# # Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per- • When the engine is running with the forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi- tion and the attachment clutch engaged, If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to any attempt by the operator to shift into stop at highest speed in highest gear on a reverse should shut off the engine.
  • Page 19 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 20 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL AIR FILTER Determine temperature range expected Your engine will not run properly using a before oil change. All oil must meet API dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner service classification SG-SL. after every 25 hours of operation or every •...
  • Page 21 CLEAN AIR SCREEN IN-LINE FUEL FILTER Air screen must be kept free of dirt and The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu- compressed air to remove dirt and stub-...
  • Page 22 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1, Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position, 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4, Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key, 5, Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 23 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked Measure distance "D" directly in front of on level ground or driveway. Make sure and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- mower housing as shown.
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE TO ADJUST BRAKE BELT 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way The mower blade drive belt may be re- down and engage parking brake. 2. Measure distance between brake oper- placed without tools. Park the tractor on ating arm and nut "A"...
  • Page 25 Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll 3. Hold motion control lever in that posi- belt around electric clutch and onto tion and turn engine off. engine pulley. 4. While holding motion control lever in Install belt through stationary idler and place, loosen the adjustment bolt.
  • Page 26 TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT 1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each If steering wheel crossbars are not battery(A-B), taking care not to short horizontal (left to right) when wheels are against tractor chassis.

  • Page 27: Interlocks And Relays

    Hex Bolt TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY Terminal 1. Raise hood. Access o" 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. 4. When replacing hood, be sure to (Red) Cable Terminal reconnect the headlight wire connector.
  • Page 28 ENGINE TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position.
  • Page 29 Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- or using ethanol or methanol) can attract age at the end of the season or if the trac- moisture which leads to separation tor will not be used for 30 days or more. formation of acids during storage.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Chart

    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. Engine not "CHOKED" 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in properly. Operation section. 3.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 5. Check oil level/change oil. Loss of power 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Clean and regap or change (continued) 6. Faulty spark plug. spark plug.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. Mower blades will mechanism. not rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt. belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 SCHEMATIC 028G319337613a7131_ / 3_91391 1392 BATTERY tq'L'l'S SOLENOID AMMETER FUSE (OPTIONAL) _____-_ ,m,mrll (DISENGAGED) , , _ ,--T --, "-'-_'_-'_" , , , (PEDAL UP) 11_,.._O_ CLUTCH/BRAKE ___of____o_._ SEAT SWITCH .{NOT CUPIED_ REVI_SE SWITCH SHORTING CONNECTOR i NOT...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 ELECTRICAL ---'r 93 I...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 ELECTRICAL KEY 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 1/4 176138 Switch Interlock 175688...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1209 ,2O9 chassis-stealth,sUt_21...

  • Page 37: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 193636X428 Dash 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 167203 Panel Dash LH 188702X010 Panel Dash RH 17490608 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 175260X428 Hood Assembly 162026 Plate Battery STD541437...

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 GROUND DRIVE 74 75 drive-hydro.stlL71...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 173967 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4-1/4 Gr. 5 Transaxle Peerless LTH2000 STD551143 Washer (See Breakdown) 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 192502 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 unc 180505 Clutch...

  • Page 40: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 STEERING ASSEMBLY j:::-t::::.-.-..... steering_stealthorem_l3...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 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 STD551137...
  • Page 42 To avoid TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 should b ENGINE days or I the engit and carlo Use fres • Instructi( Never u_ products damage TO STA When stz or if the take extr; the tank 1. Be s_ transl 2.

  • Page 43: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_it.knob_22 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180598 Seat 121249X Spacer Split 180166 Bracket Pivot Fender 123740X Spring Cprsn 145006 Clip Push-In 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 Zinc STD541437 Nut Hex w/Ins 3/8-18 unc 124238X Cap Spring Seat 124181X...

  • Page 44: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 DECALS PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 187407 Decal Reflector LH 133644 Decal Replacement Parts 138047 Decal BatteryDiehard Sears 187408 Decal ReflectorRH 194023 Decal Hood RH 164065 Decal SteeringWheel 194024 Decal Hood LH 193307 Decal Fender Opr, 194027 Decal FenderCraftsman 149516...

  • Page 45: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 LIFT ASSEMBLY lift-rh.1 plece_26 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 197980 PlungerAssembly 733508O0 Nut Hex Jam 1/2-13 unc 198070 ShaftAssembly,Lift 175689 TrunnionFrontSusp Pin Gmove 188822 Nut Lockw/Wsh 1/2-13 unc 73800800 12000002 E-Ring 139868 Arm Asm SuspensionMower 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 MOWER DECK 140" _:_" 119" 11T" , 138 42_O.etec.t-path .adjwl.stJt3...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165723 Spacer Retainer 182032 Mower Housing STD533107 Bolt 141043 Guard Tuv Idler (94) 174882 138017 Bracket Asm Sway Bar Front Spring Ext Elect Clutch V-Belt 174883 194208 Pin Cotter5/16 BowTie Lock Locknut Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 unc...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772151 Cover L.H. 786196 Spacer .625.765 770135 Case 792201 Spring 776355 Counter Shaft 792154 Oil Fill Plug 778263 Spur Gear 11T 788088A Oil Seal 3/4" 786197 Neutral Sleeve (.572) 792141...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445677TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 929A| 1011 8 I 11.,_, ,,80,8,, 188 8 285 N [ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 267 t...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445677TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 1100 _P 2++ _ I _ _ 11o22_1 914_p 3871_T" 628., o..,,,I" 9180 1421 111411231 i< [ 15OH I+I_T_L lO8_;_ 552 ;_ 1142111281r_ 0,=m+ +_,+_1160m_iI .+oI1353°_, ,406o i 13666 u,+: +,ml + _j© I 1555A8 / 1123_ 2760...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445677TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 1132974| REPLACEMENT 10_4_'_'_ ENGINE I 7l_J A 1005_ 332_) 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 165_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1o,2 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 943 (_ 842_ 691 ® 524 ¢_...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445677TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690995 O:1: Gasket-Nozzle 699753 Cylinder Assembly 699727 Retainer-Solenoid 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 691001 ,'+ Gasket-Air Cleaner 391086- Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 693148 Nut (Ring Gear) 699747 Sump-Engine 691049...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275685 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445677TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Filter-Pre Cleaner 691036 Dipstick 273638 Cover-Air Cleaner 691032 • SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 790689 Bowl-Float 691037 Tube-Dipstick 499810 Gasket Set-Carburetor 691108 Screw (Regulator) 699735 Seal-Throttle Shaft Armature-Starter (Serviced by...

  • Page 55: Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that Its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4.
  • Page 56 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...

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