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Craftsman 917.276340 Owner's Manual

Garden tractor 27.0 hp, 54" mower electric start automatic transmission
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CRRFTSMIIN°
GARDEN TRACTOR
27.0 HP, 54" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.276340
[_
his 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
th_ 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 th_ product, Call: 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, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    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 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. • Never direct discharged material _WARNING: In order to prevent toward anyone.
  • Page 4 II. SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the 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 safe machine operation.
  • Page 5 • Remove gas-powered equipment from • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, the truck or trailer and refuel it on the other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel ground. If this is not possible, then spillage and remove any fuel-soaked debris.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Champion QC12YC AGREEMENTS (Gap: .040") Congratulations on making a smart pur- Ground Speed Forward: 0-5.8 chase. Your new Craftsman® product (MPH): Reverse: 0-2.1 designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod- Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Steering Steering Wheel Wheel Sleeve Insert Adapter Nose Roller Gauge Wheels (4) Adjusting (4) Retainer Springs Nose Roller (double loop) Retainer Spring '_ii_ (21L__cknuts Nose Roller/'_ (4) Washers (4) Locknut 3/8-16 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Bracke_ (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18...

  • Page 8: Install Seat

    Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure...
  • Page 9 Place seat on seat pan so head of TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See shoulder bolts are positioned over the Operation section for location large slotted holes in pan. function of controls) Push down on seat to engage shoulder _WARNING: Before starting, read, un- bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear...
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS Remove plastic tie strap from mower belt and check belt for proper routing MOWER DECK all mower pulley grooves. The gauge wheels are designed to keep Slide mower under tractor until it is the mower deck in proper )osition when centered...
  • Page 11 Belt Tension Rod _g Bracket Disengaged Position Electric Clutch Pulley Front Plate Assembly Double Loop Gauge Retainer Springs Wheel Front Mower Bracket Flanged Pin- Position Notch Vertically Rear Mower Pins Deflector Shield CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS v" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting...
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13 KN OW YOU R TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ROS "ON" Choke Control Ignition Switch Position Ammeter...
  • Page 14 The operation of any tractor result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety SAFETY GLASSES glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a...
  • Page 15 • The averagelawn should be cut to TO STOP MOWER BLADES approximately2-1/2 inches during the disengage attachment clutch control. cool season and to over 3 inchesduring _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower hot months. For healthierand better without either the entire grass catcher, looking lawns,mow often and after on mowers...
  • Page 16 TO OPERATE ON HILLS TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS _WARNING: 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...
  • Page 17 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) attract moisture which leads to separa- When engine starts, slowly push choke tion and formation of acids during storage. control in until the engine begins to run Acidic...
  • Page 18 PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the _CAUTION: Never engage or dis- engage freewheel lever while the engine mower housing is attached to tractor. is running. • Mower should be properly leveled To ensure proper operation and per- best mowing performance.

  • Page 19: Before Each Use

    MA, NTENANCE SCHEDULE F,LL,NOATES A SYOOOOMP'ETE f ZERV'OE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 11_'5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 11_'3 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts...
  • Page 20 TRACTOR any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine. Always observe safety rules when per- • When the engine is running with the forming any maintenance. ignition switch in the ROS "ON" position BRAKE OPERATION and the attachment clutch...
  • Page 21 • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion axle ever leak or require servicing, contact of the steel bolt or pin and hold the your nearest Sears or other qualified service center. bolt or pin parallel with the ground. blade is balanced, it should remain in a...

  • Page 22: Air Filter

    3. Opendrainvalveby usinga 7/16" ENGINE OIL FILTER (1lmm) wrenchturningcounterclockwise. Replace the engine oil filter every season 4. After oil has drainedcompletely,close or every other oil change if the tractor the drain valveturning clockwise.Use used more than 100 hours in one year. the 7/16"...
  • Page 23 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. tractor unless the engine and transmis- of all foreign matter. sion are covered to keep water out. Water •...
  • Page 24 TO INSTALL MOWER Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Position any blade so the tip is pointing Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the As- straight forward. Measure distance "B" at front and rear tip of blade sembly section of this manual.
  • Page 25 MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring Install belt around both mandrel pulleys loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and re- and around idler pulleys as shown. lease slowly. Install belt onto electric clutch pulley. Remove screws from R.H.
  • Page 26 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Engine Pulley Transaxle Pulley If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to Belt Keeper stop at highest speed in highest gear on a Flat Idler level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.
  • Page 27 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- Lift hood to raised position. TERY Remove terminal guard. Disconnect BLACK battery cable _:_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- then RED battery cable and carefully erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame remove battery from tractor. and smoking materials away from bat-...
  • Page 28 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL Choke should be closed. If it is not, SEMBLY loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely Raise hood. closed. Tighten casing clamp screw Unsnap headlight wire connector. securely. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at Replace...
  • Page 29 blended fuels (called gasohol or using Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tor will not be used for 30 days or more. which leads to separation and formation _WARNING:...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Clean underside of mower Loss of power Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. (continued) housing. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Low oil level/dirty oil.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower drive Replace mower drive belt. belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276340 SCHEMATIC SOLENOID IGNITION I _ SPARK PLUGS UNIT (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) HOUR BLUE BLACK FUEL SHUT-OFF METER SOLENOID FUEL ] (OPTIONAL) LINE BLUE 16AMPDC _ 3600£PM (IF SO EQUIPPED) 2_ VOLTSAC _ 3_00RPM (REGULATOR O_SCONNECTED) LIGHT SW BLACK...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276340 ELECTRICAL • 193391ROS...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276340 ELECTRICAL KEY 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" 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 175688...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276340 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _156 174 " chassis-stealth II 7...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276340 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180375 Rail, Frame RH 188164 Upstop 54" Deck 175282 Drawbar, 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 unc x 1 193636X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 180374 Rail, Frame Lh 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 177143 Rod By Pass...

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276340 GROUND DRIVE 117_ 153_ 117_ drive lO-vgt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276340 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Hydro Gear 73680700 Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 Fastener Christmas Tree 331-3000 (See Breakdown) 133835 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 141004 Bracket Shift 7563R Washer Thrust 142918 O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear STD561210 Pin, Cotter 154739...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276340 STEERING _--" "_ \1 1313 18 _ steering 21-vgt...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276340 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 186094X428 Wheel, Steering 178557 Axle Asm., Front 183226 Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., 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 917,276340 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER engine ELS 3-vgt KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490664 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 unc Engine Briggs Model No. 0471-E1 149723 Muffler 126197X Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x .250 121361X STD551143 Washer Lock 7/16 Pulley V-Idler...

  • Page 43: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276340 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat 12-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180598 Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 180166 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123740X Spring, Cprsn 140675 Strap, Fender Assembly 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 145006 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga.

  • Page 44: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276340 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Decal Dash 188298 Decal V-Belt Schem 193599 149516 Decal Hood Side Phi Decal Battery DNGR/PSN 186725 ENG Asm 195890 Decal Chassis 186242 Decal Hood RH 164065 Decal Insert Strg 186243 Decal Hood LH 138047 Decal Battery...

  • Page 45: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276340 LIFT ASSEMBLY .yll 41 _ 12-___ lift rh 18 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 138057 Knob, Inf 3/8-16 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 123935X Plug, Hole 12000022...

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276340 MOWER DECK 5033 mower deck-54...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276340 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194846 Deck Weldment Mower 72110616 Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 2 STD624008 Retainer Spring 72110610 Bolt 187297 Cover Mandrel 188460 Pulley Idler Clutching 188187 Cover Mandrel 74780636 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 2-1/4 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm.
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276340 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 II1\ /55_ 110_ _ 137_ 121 _ SEALANt 20W50 KIT, SEAL...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276340 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 161122 Kit, housing main Gear, differential bevel (310-3000) Main housing Gear, differential bevel pinion Lip seal (310-3000) Flange bearing Shaft, differential (310-3000) Trunnion bushing Plate, differential thrust (310-3000) Cradle bearing 169534...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276340 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446977, TYPE NUMBER 0471-E1 _467_ 4451_ 216 267_19_...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276340 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446977, TYPE NUMBER 0471-E1 1029 1022 11oo_ 798 _ 914_ 552 @ 552A_ 742 @ 404 o 552A 691 ® 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1370 276_ 672 _-__-_ 150_ 987@ 1124'_ 633@...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276340 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446977, TYPE NUMBER 0471-E1 I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 789A [1019 LABEL KIT ] lOS_ ..I lO58 OWNER'S MANUALI 1070 7261 695 _ [ 1330 REPAIR MANUAL J 165 _ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 334_...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276340 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446977, TYPE NUMBER 0471-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699753 Cylinder Assembly 791230 Carburetor 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 690993 Valve-Throttle 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft 699747 Sump-Engine 699724 Float-Carburetor 697586 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 699729...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ,INE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 0"1 0"1 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • 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 made it, no matter sold For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourseF.....

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