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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN°I
22.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
50" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No
917.2731 O0
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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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.
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 o 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 operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am o 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply.
- Page 3 SLOPE OPERATION IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet Slopes are a major factor related to loss- and throwing objects. Failure to observe of-control and tipover accidents, which the following safety instructions could can result in severe injury or death. All result in serious injury or death.
- Page 4 • Never run a machine inside a closed • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another area. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if attachment bolts, tight and keep children enter the area.
- Page 5 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase tor. of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been In the state of California the above is designed, engineered and manufactured required by law (Section 4442 of the to give you the best possible depend- California Public Resources Code).
- Page 6 Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Extension Seat (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Mower (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) (3) Retainer Springs (double loop) Gauge Wheels (2) Washers x 7/8 x 14 Gauge (2) Shoulder Q(2)
- Page 7 Video Cassette Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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.
- Page 8 BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR FROM SKID CHECK BATTERY ATTACH STEERING WHEEL • Lift hood to raised position. • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and • If this battery is put into service after large flat washer from steering shaft. month and year indicated on label •...
- Page 9 • Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle Shoulder Seat position. • Release parking brake. • Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid. • Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.
- Page 10 • Assemble gauge wheels as shown • Adjust gauge wheels before operating using long shoulder bolts, 3/8 wash- mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual ers, and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts. Tighten securely. Front Suspention Brackets Double Loop Retainer Suspension Spring(Inward Chassis...
- Page 11 _CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/No remaining loose parts in cation. #"...
- Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP "_ LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE...
- Page 13 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. ht Switch Ammeter Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Switch Lever...
- Page 14 The operation ofanytractor c anresult i nforeign o bjects t hrown i ntoth, eyes, which canresult i nsevere e yedamage. Always w ear s afety glasses o reyeshields w hile operating your t ractor o r performing any adjustments orrepairs, Werecommend a wide vision safety mask ove_ spectacles or standard safety glasses.
- Page 15 • Select desired height of out. The cutting height range is approxi- • Lower mower with attachment lift mately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are control. measured from the ground to the blade • Start mower blades by engaging tip with the engine not running. These attachment clutch control.
- Page 16 TO TRANSPORT • Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ When pushing or towing your tractor, be dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill sure to disengage transmission placing freewheel control in freewheel- cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap ing position.
- Page 17 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • :stt on seat in operating pos_t_on, depress clutch/brake pedal and set • Before driving the unit in cold we_ the transmission should be warm parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral as follows: • Be sure the tractor is on level (N) position.
- Page 18 NOTE: MOWING TIPS D uring this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air • Tire chains cannot be used when the is being removed from hydraulic drive mower housing is attached to tractor. system. • Mower should be properly leveled for •...
- Page 19 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ERVICE DATE Check {]rake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for LOOSe Fasteners _1_7 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades : 11_4 Lubrication Chart ! I_ Check Battery Level Ctean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle...
- Page 20 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem- bly, center hole in blade must align with Always observe safety rules when star on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
- Page 21 BATTERY TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID Your tractor has a battery charging The transaxle was sealed at the factory system which is sufficient for normal use. and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend transaxle ever leak or require servicing, its life.
- Page 22 • Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut, • Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob. AirS_i nPlug Cartridge Foam Pre-Cleaner _Oil Fill C ap/ Cartridge Dipstick CLEAN AIR SCREEN Rubber Seal Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating.
- Page 23 _CAUTION: B efore p erforming anyservice o r adjustments: Depress crutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
- Page 24 • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16".
- Page 25 Screws Spring Idler Electric Left Hand Mandrel Clutc'n Pulleys Pulley Cover Primary Idler Arm Bolt in Housing Left Hand Mandrel Mower Drive Belt Belt Keepers TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE • Reconnect spring to bolt in mowe, BELT housing and reinstall R.H. mandn cover.
- Page 26 Eventually, the internal brake will wear TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT which may cause the mower blades to Park the tractor on level surface. Engage not engage, or, to not stop as required. parking brake, For ease of service there Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized...
- Page 27 • Hetlghten belt Keeper above transaxle TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL pulley. ALIGNMENT • Place belt around clutching idlers as If steering wheel crossbars are not shown, making sure to route belt horizontal (left to right) when wheels are inside of all belt keepers. positioned straight forward, remove •...
- Page 28 • Connect the other end of the BLACI TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS cable 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 removal.
- Page 29 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the Hood backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb Headlight Wire holder securely back into the hole in j/-. Connector the backside of the grill.
- Page 30 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL • With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) closing it finger The choke control has been preset at the tight and then turn out (counterclock- factory and adjustment should not be wise) 1 turn. necessary, check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable.
- Page 31 ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture Immediately prepare your tractor for which leads to separation and formation storage at the end of the season or if the of acids during storage. Acidic gas can tractor will not be used for 30 days or damage the fuel system of an engine more.
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART =ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Nill not start • Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • Engine not =CHOKED" • See "TO START ENGINE" properly. in Operation section. • Engine flooded. • Wait several minutes before attempting to start. •...
- Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power • Faulty spark plug. • Clean and regap or change Continued spark plug. • Dirty fuel filter. • Replace fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.
- Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION • Worn, bent or loose blade. Poor grass • Replace/sharpen blade. discharge (Contn) Tighten blade bolt. • Buildup of grass, leaves, and • Clean underside of mower trash under mower. housing. • Mower drive belt worn. •...
- Page 35 TRACIOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 SCHEMATIC ;lllll ; ..BATTERY SOLENOID AMMETER (OPTIONAL) STARTER "L'CK W,41TE E=LECTRIC CLUTC_H, nED B C-LUTCI_/-BR,_K_E E ..(PEDAL UP) , _" IGNITION _ACK : i 85 86 = a_,_cK PTO(DISENGAGED) • eLA':K 8 TM - O_E;_;,TO_ PRESENCE BE=OK...
- Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 ELECTRICAL •...
- Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Baltery 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 153664 Switch Inlerlock Push-In 166184 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 4152J...
- Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 141._. 148__ _140 " " • 122 ! 18 1 !i ! -:...
- Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150253 RaiI, FrameRH STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18Unc 140506 Drawbar, Gt 154914 Bracket Asm. Susp Chas. Lh 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Une 1371 t3 Bracket Asm., Fender 163976 Dash YTGT2 17490620 Screw ThdrOl.
- Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 GROUND DRIVE 41 _ _K--...
- Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 164892X428 Console Automatic YT/GT HydroGear222.3010 151179 Plate Console Shift 7070(£ Key 1/4 x 25 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-16 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 74490548 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18x3 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 142432...
- Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 STEERING...
- Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 STEERING KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel. Steedng 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm,, RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden t21748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 121232X...
- Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 ENGINE I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 .NGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION ..Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No.CV22S-75534 161063 Muffler 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 151396 Muffler Asm Guard 121361X Pufley V-Idler 150828 Keeper Asm. Belt Engine 105432X Bushing 140923...
- Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODE L NUMBER 917.273100 SEAT ASSEMBLY • _' 7,_. \,3\ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 72050412 Bott, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 121249X Spacer, Sprit 140675 Strap, Fender 123740X Spdng,Cprsn 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 145006...
- Page 47 171814 Decal Replacement 149516 DecalBattery DNGR/PSN 160397 Decal V-Belt Schem ENGAsm 163266 Decal Dash Panel 171702 Decal Hood RH Craftsman 164065 Decal Inset! Strg 171703 Decal Hood LH Crahsman 138047 Decal Battery 142342 Decal Draw'oarCNTRL 140837 Decal Brake Parking Saddle...
- Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.273100 LIST ASSEMBLY 19 18...
- Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 LIST ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 159187 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 12000022 E-RingTruarc #5133_67 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga 71110624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 125631X Gdp, Handle Fluted 122365X...
- Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 MOWER DECK...
- Page 51 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Pulley, Driven 156990 Mower Deck Weldment 50 136572 Bolt, Carr.5/16-19Uncx314 STD541431 Nut, GrOwnLock 5/16-18 ST0533107 Arm, Idler Secondary 72110506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 136460 Spacer, Retainer 7631J Runner, Mower LH 185723 Nut, C_owniock 3/8-15 Uric 138457...
- Page 52 I I'1F_,l.,sI UI'_ -- IVIUUI_L, I_IU M I_ €: I"l _? I I ,ZI_J I UU TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L...
- Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L pART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164591 Assembly, Housing, LH 153767 Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 164592 Assembly, Housing, RH 142904 Bolt, Hex 5/16-16 x 1-1/, 153765 Od Seal .984 x 1.5 x ,25 1429_5 HexCap Screw 5/16-18 142876 Brake Shaft Assembly...
- Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2731 O0 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L PART I_'Y PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 127148X Swashplate, Vadable 144569 142938 Shaft, Pump Block Assembly 122716X 122786x Ring, Retaining Pin, Stainless, Headless 122745X Beating, Ball 12.2.718X Casket, Center Section 122715X Spacer 144678 Check Valve Kit 1227OOX Seal, Lip...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75534 ©L r"_ _m13...
- Page 56 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBI-H 917.2731UU KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75534 IGNITION I ELECTRICAL I DLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES _--? 14_1 € INTAKE...
- Page 57 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75534 _TARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS 1 o_ _@_,o AN LU BRICATION I O_1_ le7123_...
- Page 58 I HAl.; I UH -- MUUP-L NUMIdP-H 917.2731UU KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75534 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST FUELSYSTEM...
- Page 59 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75534 CRANKCASE HEADNALVE/BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIP_ON DESCRIPTION 24-033-O3-S Kit, breather cover w/ 24-032-01-S Seal, oil front gasket (Includes 2,3) Crankcase (USE: Miniblock ) 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather 24-294-t3-S Fitting 24-096-59-S Cover, breather...
- Page 60 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75534 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/CHARGING KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 (Includes 2-4) (Incl. M-0545010 & M-403025-S Screw, hex.
- Page 61 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75534 OIL pAN/LUBRICATION STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Mo839070-S Screw, hex. flange M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange MSxl.25x70 M6xl.0x25 (2) 24-096-05-S Cover, pinion M-631005-S Washer, plain 6 mm (2) M.839080-S Screw, hex.
- Page 62 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75534 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 24-853-61-S (Includes 2-4) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup 24-041-15-S Gasket, carburetor EXHAUST 24-853-61-S Carburetor assembly (For information only not available separately) KEY PART...
- Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 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.
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