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Craftsman 917.276221 Owner's Manual

Garden tractor 22.0 hp, 54" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
CRRFTSMIIN°
GARDEN TRACTOR
22.0 HP, 54" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.276221
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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 Call: 1 800 659 5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 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...

  • 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 I1.SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the Slopes are a majorfactor related to loss of blades shut off. They may fall off and control and tip-overaccidents,which can be seriously injured or interfere with result in severeinjury or death. Opera- safe machine operation.

  • Page 5: General Service

    • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom • 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 refuel such equipmentwith a portable debris.
  • Page 6 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 Sleeve Wheel Wheel Insert Adapter Gauge Wheels Seat (4) Adjusting (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (4) Washers (4) Locknut 3/8-16 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (1) Knob (4) Wheels Mower (4) Clevis...
  • Page 8 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 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of (See TO DRIVE TRACTOR SKID shoulderbolt is positionedover large Operation section location slotted hole in pan. controls) function 4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder _WARNING: Before starting, read, un- bolt in slot and pull seat towardsrear of derstand and follow all instructions...
  • 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 ¢" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear...
  • Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I'.,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED...

  • Page 13: Know Your Tractor

    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 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...
  • Page 15 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 16 Look down and behind before backing. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a Slowly move motion control lever to trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured reverse (R) position to start movement. to tractor.
  • 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 _,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

    MAINTENANCE SCNEOULE 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 1_#'5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_#'3 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check...
  • Page 20 TRACTOR • When the engine is running with the ig- nition switch in the ROS "ON" position Always observe safety rules when per- the attachment clutch engaged, any at- forming any maintenance. tempt by the operator to shift into reverse BRAKE OPERATION should...
  • Page 21 • Slide bladeon to an unthreadedportion axle ever leak or require servicing, contact of the steel bolt or pin and hold the your nearest Sears or other qualified bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If service center. blade is balanced,it should remain in a V-BELTS horizontalposition.
  • Page 22 After oil has drained completely, close Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover and secure. the drain valve turning clockwise. IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such the 7/16" (11 mm) wrench to apply a small amount of torque to keep it as kerosene, are not to be used to clean closed.
  • 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 A(_ CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect Follow procedure described in "INSTALL your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the As- with heavy cloth. sembly section of this manual. NOTE: Check adjustment on right side of tractor. will need to reattach front plate assembly Position...

  • Page 25: Belt Installation

    MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT Install belt around both mandrel pulleys MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL and around idler pulleys as shown. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage Install belt onto electric clutch pulley. parking brake. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper...
  • Page 26 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT The electric clutch should provide years Park the tractor on level surface. Engage of service. The clutch has a built-in brake parking brake. For ease of service there is that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.
  • Page 27 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, FRONT WHEEL away from fuel tank and battery. Block up axle securely. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE Remove axle cover, retaining ring and ORDER washers to allow wheel...
  • Page 28 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL Raise hood. The choke control has been preset at the Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the factory and adjustment should not be nec- backside of the grill. essary. Check adjustment as described 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 917.276221 SCHEMATIC SOLENOID ELECTRIC CLUTCH IGNITION SPARK PLUGS BLACK' WNITE UNIT (2PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) HOUR BLUE BLACK FUEL SHUT-OFF METER SOLENOID NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS HEADLIGHTS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 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" 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 175688 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 4152J...

  • Page 36: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-stealth II 7...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180375 Rail, Frame RH 17490508 Screw Thdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2 175282 Drawbar, Gt 188164 Upstop 54" Deck Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 uric x 1 193636X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 74780716 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece...

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 GROUND DRIVE 117_ 153_ 117_ drive lO-vgt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Hydro Gear 73680700 Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 Unc 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 917.276221 STEERING _--" /'/_ 1313 / II 18 _ steerinct 21-vgt...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 186093X428 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 Cap, Spindle...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER engine ELS 3-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490636 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 unc Engine Briggs Model No. 44H777- 17490664 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 unc 0241-E1 (See Breakdown) 149723 Muffler 126197X Washer 1-1/20D x15/32 ID x .250 121361X...

  • Page 43: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat 1-vgt KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188714 Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 140551 121249X Bracket, Pivot Seat Spacer, Split 140675 123740X Strap, Fender Assembly Spring, Cprsn 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr.

  • Page 44: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188298 Decal V-Belt Schem 193599 Decal Dash 186725 Decal Hood Side Pnl 149516 Decal Battery DNGR/PSN 182168 Decal Dash Panel ENG Asm 186242 Decal Hood RH 164065 Decal Insert Strg 186243 Decal Hood LH 138047...

  • Page 45: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 LIFT ASSEMBLY lift rh 18 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 138057 Knob, Inf 3/8-16 unc 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 123935X Plug, Hole 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 17060516...

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 MOWER DECK _::: mower deck-54...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194846 Deck Weldment Mower 196216 Arm, Idler STD624008 Retainer Spring 137729 Screw, Thdroll. 1/4-20 x 5/8 187297 Cover Mandrel LH 191273 V-Belt, Mower 188187 Cover Mandrel RH 73900600 Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 uric 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm.
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 II1\ /55_ 110_ _ 137_ 121 _ SEALANt 20W50 KIT, SEAL...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 161122 Kit, housing main 161150 Gear, differential bevel (310-3000) Main housing 161151 Gear, differential bevel pinion Lip seal (310-3000) Flange bearing 161152 Shaft, differential (310-3000) Trunnion bushing 161153 Plate, differential thrust...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777, TYPE NUMBER 0241-E1 929A 467'_ J9 11_ 267 _, _1 _65 718 _ 267 _, 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL [ 1036 EMISSION LABEL [1019 LABEL KIT 1267 fj_ 24[_ _°r_-'_ _-_°° 51A Io_-)o_-)o 89 _ ©...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777, TYPE NUMBER 0241-E1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 117e 276 @ 118=' 51A_ 1370 276 _ 1123 _> 1124 _ 633 @ A2_40H777=O241=E1...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777, TYPE NUMBER 0241-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 163 _ O::o 1022 526f 1119_ 358 ENGINE GASKET 2760 868_ 1022 697 _ A3_40H777-O241-EI...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777, TYPE NUMBER 0241-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 690231 Cylinder Assembly 499811 Carburetor 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 499804 Valve-Throttle Side) 690993 Kit-Throttle Shaft 391086 Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 499805 Float-Carburetor 690069 Sump-Engine 499806 Tube-Fuel Transfer 697580...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276221 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777, TYPE NUMBER 0241-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 865A 691014 Cover-Air Guide Screw (Back Plate) 697820 865B 691015 Cover-Air Guide Plate-Carburetor 690999 690968 •+ Seal-Valve Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 695667 393456 Wire/Connector- Alternator Screw (Air Guide Cover) 691003 691127...
  • 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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