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Craftsman 917.27624 Lawn Mower User Manual

1. CES lift Link gt Adjustment Nut FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjustment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Check adjustment on right side of tractor Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward Measure distance B at front and rear tip of blade Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front plate links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of blade loosen nut C on both front links an equal number of turns NOTE Each full turn of nut C will change distance B by approximately 3 16 When distance B is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut D against trunnion on both front links To raise front of blade loosen nut D from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links must remain equal in length 24 When distance B is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten
2. disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 32 di N GR ON Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air ressure eplace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clean around mandrels to 1 open vent holes Turn light switch ON Replace bulb s or lamp s Check replace light switch Check wiring and connections Replace fuse Replace pater Check clean all connections Replace regulator Replace alternator Place freewheel control in engaged position Replace motion drive belt Purge transmission Move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine SCHEMATIC 02846_193391 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 NOT OCCUPIED BATTERY
3. TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS 54 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 M 839080 S Screw hex flange M8x1 25x80 2 25 098 09 S Starter solenoid shift In cludes 3 7 25 086 113 S Screw external torx hd 3 25 435 05 S Kit solenoid Includes 3 25 755 33 S Kit pinion drive Includes 6 25 141 05 S Ring 25 221 01 S Kit brush ENGINE CONTROLS NOGARO NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 24211 03 8 Bolt round head square neck 2 24 090 33 S Lever governor 3 M 641060 S Nut hex flange M6x1 0 4 24 089 01 S Spring linkage 5 25 158 08 S Bushing linkage retaining 6 24 079 04 S Linkage throttle 7 25 158 11 S Bushing throttle linkage 8 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 9 M 547050 S Nut hex lock M5x0 8 10 24 089 03 S Spring choke return 11 24 126 56 S Bracket control 12 M 645016 S Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 4 13 12 237 0 Clamp cable 2 14 24 086 4 Screw hex flange 5 0 8 16 2 Spacer Lever throttle actuator Washer plain 1 5 3 5 15 24 112 27 S 16 24 090 47 5 17 24 468 20 S 18 446030 5 Nut hex M4x0 7 19 24 090 13 5 Lever throttle control 20 24 468 01 S Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 21 545020 6 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 S Lev
4. CHECKLIST location and function Operate them Before you operate your new tractor we before you start the engine wish to assure that you receive the best Be sure brake system is in safe operat performance and satisfaction from this ing condition Quality Product Please review the following checklist v All assembly instructions have been completed v No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight v Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System ROS are working properly See the Opera tion and Maintenance sections in this manual v Itis important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first ened securely time Follow proper starting and transmis i ing instructions See TO START v All tires are properly inflated For ship Son Rong TS ping purposes the tires were overin ENGINE and PURGE TRANSMISSION flated at the factory in the Operation section of this manual 11 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning R NS e REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST ome IGNITION SWITCH 2 8 n 2 al di ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM ROS ol v ati E OVER TE
5. 12 24 411 05 S Rod push 4 24 841 03 S Kit cylinder head gasket 2 Includes 13 10 24 318 72 8 Head assembly 2 cylinder 11 25 186 01 S Arm rocker 4 12 24 599 01 S Pivot rocker arm 4 13 12086 16 5 Screw hex flange M10x1 5x90 8 14 66 086 07 5 Screw hex flange M6x1 0x34 4 15 24 755 141 S Kit valve cover plain Includes 16 17 16 24 153 28 5 O Ring 17 651030 5 Screw hex flange M6x1 0x30 4 18 24 445 01 S Strap lifting 19 24 016 01 S Valve exhaust Std 2 24 016 02 S Valve exhaust 25 2 20 24 017 01 S Valve intake Std 2 24 017 02 S Valve intake 25 2 21 66 032 05 5 Seal valve stem 2 22 235011 S Retainer spring 4 23 24 089 02 S Spring valve 4 24 12 173 01 5 Cap valve spring 4 25 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 4 26 24 318 69 8 Head assembly 1 cylinder 27 24 755 142 S Kit valve cover breather Includes 16 17 29 28 25 313 03 S Grommet rubber 29 24 755 57 5 Kit breather separator Includes 29 31 34 30 545016 5 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 2 31 24 445 02 S Strap breather 32 24 126 44 S Bracket breather separator 33 24 112 12 5 Spacer 35 24 326 55 8 Hose breather CRANKCASE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 24 032 01 S Seal front oil Crankcase USE Miniblock 1 2 24 782 14 3 24 294 13 S Fitting 4 24 380 13 S Pin locating 6 5 24 067 13 S Connecting Rod Std 2 24 067 14 S Connecting Rod 25 2 6 24 874
6. 156 17000512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 157 161840 Lens Bar 158 17670608 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 161 179612X428 Console Fuel Window 162 142432 Screw Hex 1 4 1 2 unc 165 183554 Bracket Support Tank 166 73680700 Nut Lock 7 16 14 unc 167 184672 Bushing Snap Nylon 1 250 169 188598 Bracket Chassis Sway 172 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 GROUND DRIVE drive_10 vgt 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO NO 4 re 2 7070E 3 7563R 6 STD561210 7 140507 9 140080 20 73940800 22 180235 23 130564 29 176600 33 12000053 34 71673 35 137648 36 149412 37 121749X 38 150035 39 74321016 40 178575 41 173931000 42 8883R 46 145170 48 72110614 50 131494 52 127783 55 105706 56 161597 58 174760724 61 143995 64 176601 65 179613 68 570571812 69 123800 70 73 74490548 74 142432 77 74780716 DESCRIPTION Transaxle Hydro Gear 331 3000 See Breakdown Key 1 4 x 2 5 Washer Thrust Pin Cotter Wheel Hub Assembly Bolt Hub Nut Lever Asm Shift Lower Knob Brake Rod Ring E Cap Parking Brake Rod Parking Brake Spring Drive Ground Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Nyliner Screw Fin 10 24 x 1 Actuator Interlock Switch Nut Centerlock 10 24 Unc Cover Pedal Retainer Spring Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Gr 5 Pulley Idler Flat Pulley Idler Grooved Bearing Idler V
7. Check plug assembly no bleed Spacer BDP BDU 10 Seal lip Retaining ring Retaining ring Bearing ball Swash plate BDP BDU 10 Bearing thrust 10cc Shaft input 310 3000 Washer block thrust Spring helical compression Kit cylinder block 10cc 10CC cylinder block 10CC piston 10CC piston spring Piston seat washer Block BD 21 amp IHT 21CC Cylinder block Piston seat washer 21CC piston 21CC piston spring Shaft motor 310 3000 Bearing thrust 21cc Control arm 310 3000 Spacer 310 3000 Gear 16t pinion Capscrew Guide block BD 21 Trunnion tapered square Bearing journal Seal lip Return arm 310 3000 Actuating arm 310 3000 Bolt stud 5 16 24 Friction puck Kit bypass plate Bypass actuator IHT Seal lip Bypass arm Retaining ring Pin Bolt 3 8 24 x 2 1 2 Spring neutral 310 3000 Puck adjusting 310 3000 Screw hex head washer cap screw 121 1 4 20 x 3 4 Lower cover Geroter assembly O ring Charge pump housing Kit filter Gasket 10 X 16 X 4 24 Filter Charge manifold 310 3000 Retainer motor bearing 310 3000 Pin carrier 310 3000 Gear 15t planet 310 3000 Gear 67t spur 310 3000 Gear 21t sun 310 3000 Plate planet thrust 310 3000 Gear 51t ring 310 3000 Carrier planetary 310 3000 49 111 116 117 120 121 122 124 125 128 129 130 131 132 134 137 139 141 144 145 146 151 152 153 155 157 169 203 900 NOTE
8. Oll io SOLENOID jf a oko N RED A RED RED K O 1 Amp AMMETER FUSE OPTIONAL 1 STARTER WHITE ny ke re spem 1 BLACK I 3 0 07 2 CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP 0 GRAY 5 e SEAT SWITCH z REVERSE SWITCH SE eer SHORTING CONNECTOR Mum I NOT IN REVERSE BLACK E X JEPECTHIGOEUTSH s 1 BLACK o 1 RED 8 9 95 BLACK WHITE IGNITION SEARS ELOS UNIT 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES BLUE HOUR BLACK o wc uli m d ME OPTIONAL neue f i LINE I I eo re doit rek 15 AMP DC 3600 RPM 9 IF SO EQUIPPED e X REGULATOR veuow iui 1 x ALTERNATOR e 5 ORANGE REGULATOR DISCONNECTED __UGHT SW BROWN 5 BLACK BLACK 3 NOTE HEADLIGHTS YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT BUN OVERRIDE Lag START BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS 02846 WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST 33 NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED C
9. PART NO 161150 161151 161152 161153 169534 161155 161156 169535 161157 161158 142884 178322 161159 161160 161161 161162 161163 161164 178323 178784 178783 178326 178787 142969 142980 169537 169538 161166 150800 150813 150812 169539 161168 142883 193019 178329 178330 170409 170415 170416 170411 142882 193020 178331 178333 161176 178335 169545 169546 169547 170417 178336 170434 178337 169548 184701 178338 176056 DESCRIPTION Gear differential bevel 310 3000 Gear differential bevel pinion 310 3000 Shaft differential 310 3000 Plate differential thrust 310 3000 Bearing flange 310 3000 Washer flat 1 00 Id 310 3000 Nut 5 8 18 hex jam 310 3000 Bearing ball 310 3000 Seal lip 310 3000 Shaft axle 310 3000 Washer flat Sealant tube Screw torx head 5 16 18 310 3000 Bearing needle 210 3000 Washer flat 0 880 ID 310 3000 Ring retaining 310 3000 Seal lip 875 ID x 1 38 OD x 25 310 3000 Brake disc 310 3000 Washer 310 3000 Screw 5 16 24x 1 1 2 socket head cap 310 3000 Bearing ball Spacer locating 310 3000 Screw 310 3000 Spring Spacer Nut nylon insert hex lock 5 16 24 Bearing sleeve 310 3000 20W 50 oil 122 oz Spacer trunnion 310 3000 Plug plastic shipping O ring Fitting plastic hose O ring Breather vent plastic Vent plastic Vent cap Ring retaining 310 3000 Pin Brake puc
10. Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quan tities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness ACAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in temper atures below32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position Sit on seat in operating position depress brake pedal and set
11. breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel Engine not CHOKED properly Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment 10 Engine valves out of adjustment 11 Extreme Cold Conditions Hard to start Dirty air filter Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Engine will not turn over Brake pedal not depressed Attachment clutch is engaged Weak or dead battery Blown fuse Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty ignition switch Faulty solenoid or starter PASARON Faulty operator presence switch es Engine clicks but will not start Weak or dead battery Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter Loss of power Cutting too much grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to
12. turn idle fuel adjusting needle in clockwise until engine speed decreases and then turn out counterclockwise approxi mately 3 4 turn to obtain the best low speed performance 4 Recheck idle speed Readjust if neces sary FE TEST Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle fuel adjusting needle out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if neces sary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs ad justing contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equip ment and experience to make any neces sary adjustments STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for stor age at the end of the season or if the trac tor will not be used for 30 days or more AWARNING Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area 1 Clean
13. 08 S Piston w Ring Set Std 2 Includes 7 8 24 874 16 S Piston w Ring Set 08 24 874 20 S Piston w Ring Set 25 24 874 21 S Piston w Ring Set 50 7 24 108 05 S Ring Set Std amp 08 2 24 108 06 S Ring Set 25 24 108 07 S Ring Set 50 8 24 018 01 S Retainer piston pin 4 9 12 422 09 S Shim camshaft A R 12 422 13 S Shim camshaft A R 12 422 07 S Shim camshaft A R 12 422 08 S Shim camshaft A R 12 422 10 S Shim camshaft 12 422 11 S Shim camshaft A R 12 422 12 S Shim camshaft A R 10 24 012 16 8 Camshaft 11 52 139 09 S Plug cup 12 545010 5 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x10 2 13 24 018 04 5 Retainer reed 2 14 24 402 05 5 Reed breather 2 15 12 153 01 S O Ring lower oil fill tube 16 24 126 19 5 Bracket oil fill tube 17 12 123 04 S Tube oil fill 18 545016 5 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 19 12 153 02 5 O Ring upper oil fill tube 20 24 038 04 S Dipstick assembly Includes 21 22 21 24 755 46 8 Kit oil fill cap Includes 22 22 25 153 02 5 O Ring dipstick 23 24 018 09 S Ring retainer 24 M 931010 S Washer nylon top 25 28 032 09 5 Seal governor cross shaft 26 24 468 15 5 Washer bottom 27 24 144 38 S Shaft governor cross NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 51 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 IGNITION ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES
14. 1 Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts 3 8 washers and 3 8 16 center locknuts and tighten securely 2 For ease of mower to tractor assembly set all the gauge wheels in the fourth hole from top Retain with clevis pins and spring retainers Retainer Pin Shoulder Bolt Gauge Wheel o 3 8 Washer I 3 8 16 Center Locknut Set All Wheels To 4th Hole From Top BELT See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT AS SEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage parking brake 1 Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield to the right 2 Remove plastic tie strap from mower belt and check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves 3 Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor DO NOT con nect any pins When properly centered the front mower brackets should be aligned so when the front suspension plate is lowered it should slide between the mower brackets 4 Lower attachment lift lever to lowest position 5 Cut plastic tie and lower front suspen sion plate 6 ATTACH FRONT PLATE From left side of mower position front plate as sembly between front mower brackets al
15. 4 20 x 1 2 8 184668 Support Battery 14 175260X428 Hood Asm 16 121794X Cover Access 17 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 18 174515X428 Grille 19 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 20 870523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 21 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 24 179717X428 Footrest RH 28 179716X428 Footrest LH 30 145052 Saddle Hydro 31 161419 Brace Supt 1 pc VGT 32 161327 Bracket Pivot Chassis Lh 33 161326 Bracket Pivot Chassis Rh 34 177018 Plate Asm Engine 35 19111116 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga 36 17060512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 37 192397X428 Fender Pnt 39 175278 Bracket Axle Front 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 45 187270 Bracket Asm Susp Chas 47 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 58 183569 Bracket Asm Fender TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 37 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 68 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 84 188164 Upstop 54 Deck 86 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 unc x 1 91 180374 Rail Frame Lh 99 177143 Rod By Pass 122 192512 Screw Hex Wshd 10 32 x 5 8 130 191611 Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex 138 191121 428 Cup Holder 139 171873 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 TT 142 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 143 169847X428 Skirt Grille RH 144 161900 Bracket Dash LH 146 169848 428 Skirt Grille LH 148 164655 Extrusion Bumpers 150 175352 Duct Heat Hood 152 177956 Shield Browning 153 179761 Lightbox Asm W Lens
16. Belt Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 1 2 Pulley Transaxle Shaft Clutch Brake Pedal Bolt Shoulder Pin Roll Washer 192390X428 Console Automatic YT GT Bolt Hex Fighd 5 16 18 x 3 Gr 5 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 Bolt Hex 7 16 14 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 39 KEY PART NO 89 94 98 106 107 108 111 112 114 117 120 121 122 123 124 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 135 137 138 142 143 145 146 147 151 152 153 NO 73680700 133835 141004 142918 154739 142917 156240 178558 73800500 73900600 17000612 175611 72010520 192438 165492 166002 177362 176624 179473 19131016 76020312 175467 175468 177364 1685H 1370H 175469 17000512 163168 140462 141322 74760514 178705 4997H DESCRIPTION Nut Crownlock 7 16 14 Unc Fastener Christmas Tree Bracket Shift O Ring Asm Hydro Gear Line Fuel Hydro 15 VGT Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear 70109 Spacer Shift Lever VGTH Washer Nylon High Temp Nut Lock Hx W Ins 5 16 18 Unc Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Bracket Strap Torque Bolt RDHD SQ 5 16 18unc x 2 1 2 Rod Shift Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 561 Washer SRRTD 5 16ID x 1 0 x 125 Link Control Clutch Spring Drive GRND Bracket Asm Idler Tensioning Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Pin Cotter 3 32 x 3 4 Bracket Mtg Hydro 3500 LH VGT Bracket Mtg Hydro 3500 RH VGT Link Asm Control Hydro 3500 Nut Lock 5 16 18 NC Thd Washer Thrust 5 8 x 1 10 x 1 32 Strap Torque HG 3500 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4
17. PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 24 041 49 S Gasket exhaust 2 2 25 072 04 S Stud M8x1 25x33 4 24 522 332 Short Block 24 782 23 Miniblock 24 755 113 S Gasket Set FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 24 853 90 S Kit carburetor w gaskets Includes 2 3 2 24 041 52 S Gasket carburetor 3 24 041 14 5 Gasket air cleaner base 4 M 629095 S Stud M6x1 0x95 2 5 M 641060 S Nut hex flange M6x1 0 2 6 25 353 03 S Line fuel 14 7 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 6 8 24 086 12 S Screw hex cap M6x1 7x18 2 9 24 393 16 S Pump fuel pulse 10 24 100 01 S Nut plastic 2 11 24 353 03 5 Line fuel 10 5 8 12 15 353 04 S Line fuel 11 1 2 13 24 050 10 S Filter fuel 14 47 154 01 S Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 234 02 5 Bowl float 24 757 18 S Kit overhaul 24 757 19 6 Kit choke repair 24 757 20 5 Kit gasket 24 757 21 5 Kit accelerator pump repair 24 757 22 S Kit fuel shutdown solenoid NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 57 SERVICE NOTES 58 6S SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX WARNING To avoid serious injury operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when chan
18. Washer Axle Flange HG 3000 Fan 7 Hydro Washer Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 7 8 Bolt hex 5 16 18 x 1 Retainer Spring NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 STEERING steering 21 vgt 40 STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 186093X428 Wheel Steering 1 2 178557 3 183226 4 161849 5 161848 6 6266H 7 121748X 8 12000029 9 Axle Asm Front Fitting Grease Spindle Asm LH Spindle Asm RH Bearing Race Thrust Harden Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip T5304 75 184946X505 Cap Spindle 10 74781044 11 136518 12 173901000 13 121749X 14 STD551137 15 STD541537 16 186814 18 187799 19 156011 Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asm Steering Draglink Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt 20 163887X428 Boot Steering 21 186737 22 155105 23 152927 Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg Blk Screw 26 186095X428 Insert Cap Steering Wheel 27 3366R 28 17000612 29 104239X 31 138136 32 19111610 33 570551131 34 174780512 35 187039 36 186799 41 155246 42 17490508 45 19183812 46 19131610 47 179471 49 175820 50 73900600 51 73940800 52 175553 53 188967 Bearing Col Strg Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Bearing Flange
19. clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis sion are covered to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS 1 Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake 2 3 4 5 TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER 1 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position 3 Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and re lease slowly 4 Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley 5 DISCONNECT REAR MOWER PINS FIRST Pull out the spring loaded pin disconnect suspension arm from pin and release pin 6 Go to other side of mower and discon nect rear pin in the same manner 7 Remove the four retainer springs and two flanged pins from front plate as sembly and remove plate 8 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Locking Belt Tension Rod Disengaged Position E Arms I Bracket 252 Electric Clutch Pulley Suspension Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key to STOP and remove key Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug
20. entire tractor See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 3 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual 4 Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 5 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting BATTERY Fully charge the battery for storage After a period of time in storage battery may require recharging To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly see TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Maintenance section of this manual After cleaning leave cables discon nected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals f battery is removed from tractor for storage do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the f
21. extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cool ing shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbu retor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with auto motive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to
22. flange M6x1 0x16 6 Plate backing 2 side Plate backing 4 1 side Baffle cylinder barrel 2 side Baffle cylinder barrel 1 side Screw hex flange M5x0 8x10 2 Baffle valley 2 side Baffle valley 1 side M 545016 S M 545020 S M 645016 S 24 146 16 S 24 146 20 S 24 063 39 S CON A ONS A o 24 063 58 S 11 M 545010 S 12 24 063 14 5 13 24 063 60 5 NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 096 85 S Cover blower housing 25 086 91 S Screw tapping 10 16x1 2 2 25 113 39 S Decal clear lamination AIR INTAKE FILTRATION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION T 54 755 01 S 20 341 01 S 24 153 20 S 24 096 67 S 12 100 01 S 24 096 01 S 231032 S 24 083 05 S 24 083 03 S 10 24 109 09 5 11 24 041 13 S 12 24 094 34 5 13 24 041 14 5 14 24 164 51 5 Kit knob with seal Includes 2 3 Knob cover O Ring Cover air cleaner Wing Nut Cover inner air cleaner Seal breather Precleaner element Element air cleaner Cup fuel spit back Gasket fuel spit back cup Base air cleaner Gasket air cleaner base Manifold intake Includes 15 16 Gasket carburetor O Ring intake port 2 Screw hex flange M6x1 0x40 4 18 24 126 130 5 Bracket air cleaner base 19 545010 5 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x10 2 Baffle spit back cup amp 15 24041 52 5 16 2415327 5 17 651040 6 20 24 063 51 5 NOTE All component dimensions given U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm
23. not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a respon sible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction dis engage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradu ally downhill if possible PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 5 Gallons Unleaded Regular SAE 10W30 above 32 F SAE 5W30 below 32 F W Filter 4 0 Pints W O Filter 3 5 Pints Champion RC12YC API SG SL Oil Capacity Spark Plug Gap 030 Forward 0 5 8 Reverse 0 2 1 Front 14 PSI Rear 10 PSI Charging System 15 Amps 3600 RPM Battery Amp Hr 3
24. of engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or oxidized stale In general fuel should be used within 30 days of its pur chase date Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes or product label replacement Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY For ninety 90 days from date of purchase if any battery included with this riding equip ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge Sears will replace the battery at no charge During the first 30 days of purchase there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME After the first 30 days for your convenience IN HOME warranty service will still 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 This battery warranty applies only while this product is within the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 2 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT Thi
25. of grass leaves and 3 Clean underside of mower trash under mower housing Bent blade mandrel Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Clogged mower deck vent Clean around mandrels to from build up of grass leaves open vent holes and trash around mandrels 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Poor grass discharge continued N ON Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel Engine speed too slow Travel speed too fast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Worn bent or loose blade Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed 10 Improper blades used 11 Clogged mower deck vent Headlight s not working if so equipped Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine backfires 1 when turning engine OFF holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Light switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty it so equipped aulty alternator Freewheel control in
26. parking brake Move attachment clutch to disengaged position Move throttle control to fast position Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below 6 Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts push choke control in wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start pull the choke con trol out and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above 7 When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above 2 17 COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below 7 When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the en gine to accept small changes in speed and load until the choke control is fully in If the e
27. start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other 1 PNPARWNE qualified service center See To start engine in operation section Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Depress brake pedal Disengage attachment clutch Recharge or replace battery Replace fuse Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace ignition switch Check replace solenoid or starter Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Raise cutting height reduce speed Adjust throttle control TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power Faulty spark plug Clean and regap or change cont spark plug Dirty fuel filter Replace f
28. stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction dis engage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over e Use extra care while operating ma chine with grass catchers or other at tachments they can affect the stability of the machine Do no use on steep slopes Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in Ill CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a respon sible adult other than the operator e Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Never allow children to o
29. the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today Some limitations and exclusions apply For prices and additional information call 1 800 827 6655 SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE For Sears professional installation of home appliances garage door openers water heaters and other major home items in the U S A call 1 800 4 MY HOME UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel 9 Soon Steering Steering Wheel Wheel Sleeve Insert Adapter Gauge Wheels d 4 Pr 2 0 0 Retainer sib loo double loop d 1 Washer S O 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 4 Washers 4 Locknut 3 8 16 gd 5 3 4 x 14 Ga Hina 4 e 4 Clevis Pins Q 5 Retainer Springs 2 Flanged Pins 4 Shoulder Bolt ee EA 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION 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 proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below 1 9 16 wrench 1 Pliers 1 1 2 wrench 1 Utility knife 1 3 4 socket with drive ratchet 1 Tire pressure gauge When ri
30. unc Screw TT 3 8 16 x 4 unc Washer 1 1 2 OD x 15 32 ID x 250 Washer Lock 7 16 Bushing Shield Heat Muffler Gasket Tube Exhaust LH Tube Exhaust RH Nut Flange Tube Drain Oil Easy Valve Oil Drain Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 W Sems Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 3 75 Gr 5 Nut Hex Flange Toplock M8 1 25 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat 1 vgt KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 188714 Seat 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 15 121249X Spacer Split 3 140675 Strap Fender Assembly 16 123740X Spring Cprsn 4 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 18 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 6 STD541437 Nut 3 8 16 Unc 19 166369 Knob Seat 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 20 124238X Cap Spring Seat 8 171877 Bolt 5 16 18Unc x 3 4 w Sems 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 10 182493 Pan Seat 37 73800500 Lock Hx w Ins 5 16 18 12 174648 Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Sh p MS NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 43 DECALS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 193599 Decal Dash 2 149516 Decal Battery DNGR PSN ENG Asm 3 194023 Decal Hood RH 4 194024 Decal Hood LH 5 140837 Decal Brake Parking Saddle 6 133644 Dec
31. wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 9 Turn tractor steering wheel to the left as far as it will go 10 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the As sembly section of this manual NOTE You will need to reattach front plate assembly to tractor after sliding mower under the tractor TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT Raise mower to its highest position Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of mower Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same Front Plate Assembly Double Loop Retainer Springs 4 Single Loop p Retainer Springs If adjustment is necessary make adjust ment on one side of mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side e 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 e Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground 00598 Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground
32. workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the two full years During the first 30 days of purchase there will be no charges to service the product at your home for issues covered by this warranty See exclusions below For your conve nience IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur chase 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 This warranty applies only while this product is within the United States m Warranty does not cover Expendable items which become worn during normal use including but not limited to blades spark plugs air cleaners belts and oil filters Standard Maintenance Servicing oil changes or tune ups Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects such as nails thorns stumps or glass Repairs necessary because of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount
33. 5 Min CCA 280 Case size U1R Blade Bolt Torque 45 55 Ft Lbs Ground Speed MPH Tire Pressure CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact a Sears or other qualified service center We have competent well trained techni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in main taining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim proved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is re quired by law Section 4442 of the Califor nia Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply
34. 52 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 IGNITION ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 54 755 15 S Kit grass screen Includes 2 4 amp 24 113 18 5 Screw hex cap M4x0 7x25 4 Washer plain 5 16 4 24 112 04 S Spacer grass screen 4 25 086 47 S Bolt shoulder M6x1 0x16 4 24 157 08 S Fan 12 086 14 S Screw hex flange M10x1 5x46 12 468 03 S Washer plain 3 8 X 42 15 S Key 10 24 025 01 5 Flywheel 11 41 403 09 S Rectifier regulator 12 X 25 92 S Washer plain 3 16 3 13 24 086 18 8 Screw phillips hd 11 16x7 8 2 M 403025 S 25 92 5 NEREO m 14 236602 5 15 12 132 02 8 16 548025 5 17 54 755 09 S 18 24 12671 5 19 48 154 02 6 20 05 63 5 21 24 584 01 6 22 545020 5 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 23 235173 S 4 Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 126 137 S Bracket ground strap 24 176 82 S Harness wiring 25 454 03 S Tie wire 3 24 113 18 S Decal grass screen Connector 3 contact Spark Plug 2 SH hex cap M5x0 8x25 2 Kit 15 amp stator Includes 18 Bracket stator wire Clip cable Washer plain 1 4 Module ignition 2 BLOWER HOUSING amp BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 24 027 114 S Housing blower Includes 2 24 100 01 S Nut plastic 2 M 551016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 4 Screw hex
35. Bushing Nyliner Snap Washer 11 32 x 1 x 10 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18unc x 3 4 Gear Sector Steering Tie Rod Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga Washer Flat 13 32 x 1 x 10 Ga Bracket Asm Idler Stationary Pulley Idler Flat Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 UNC Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf Clip Steering 750 Washer Hardened NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 41 engine kohler22_18 vgt KEY PART NO NO ite 2 149723 8 121361 9 177748 10 175287 11 179335 12 143996 15 179115 18 179124 428 20 177328 428 21 191611 22 187768 428 26 3645 27 139277 28 7834R 29 137180 31 145006 37 123487 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 DESCRIPTION Engine Kohler Model No CV730 0029 Muffler Pulley V Idler Keeper Asm Belt Engine Bushing Clutch Electric Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch Tank Fuel Rear 5 0 Yt Gt Cap Asm Control Throttle Screw 10 x 3 4 Single Lead Hex Control Choke Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Clip Push In Hinged Clamp Hose 42 SPARK ARRESTER KIT KEY PART NO NO 39 17490636 40 17490664 41 126197X 42 STD551143 47 175288 62 146629 69 24 041 49 70 175545 71 175546 80 M73030800 81 188800 82 188799 83 171877 84 17060624 85 179953 86 184362 DESCRIPTION Screw TT 3 8 16 x 2 1 4
36. CTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO NO 1 187295 5 STD624008 6 187297 7 188187 8 174365 11 187254 13 187291 14 187281 15 110485 17 172140505 21 73680500 DESCRIPTION Deck Weldment Mower Retainer Spring Cover Mandrel LH Cover Mandrel RH Bolt 7 16 Asm Blade Blade Standard For mulching mowers only Shaft Asm w Lower Bearing Mandrel Housing Bearing Ball Mandrel Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc Spring Torsion Nut Push 27 187257X428 Deflector Shield 25 178102 26 110452 29 131491 30 173984 31 187690 32 153535 33 178342 34 173680600 35 188635 36 19131316 38 188657 39 187284 42 165723 43 187278 46 137729 47 191273 49 173900600 50 72110616 51 172110610 52 188460 56 155986 57 156941 58 187342 59 187344 60 187607 97 19133210 98 187282 113 72110508 114 187556 116 184219 117 174873 118 73930600 119 19121414 122 187557 Ss 187292 ss 188271 Rod Hinge Screw Thdroll Washer Head Washer Spacer Mower Vented Pulley Mandrel Nut Flg Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Nut Pin Suspension Rear Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Spring Compression Pulley Idler Stationary Spacer Retainer Arm Idler Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5 8 V Belt Mower Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 2 Bolt Pulley Idler Clutching Bar Pnt Adj Pin Head Rivet Baffle Right Baffle Left Baffle Center Washer 13 32 Spring Clutch Drive Bolt Rdhd S
37. LIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 ELECTRICAL 22 NOA a 193391 A_ROS ee i ge 34 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO NO 1 144927 2 74760412 8 7603J 10 145211 11 150109 12 145769 16 176138 21 175688 22 4152 25 185456 26 108824X 27 73510400 28 170697 29 192749 30 193350 34 110712X 33 140403 40 193391 42 154336 45 122822 50 174652 52 141940 79 175242 92 193465 93 192540 94 191834 DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 3 4 Tray Battery Bolt 1 4 20 x 7 5 Zinc Hold down Battery Dash Mount Nut Push Nylon 1 4 Switch Interlock Push In Harness Socket Light W 4152J Bulb Light Cable Fuse Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc Cable Ground Switch Plunger Switch Ign Switch Light Reset Key Ignition Harness Ign Cover Terminal Ammeter Switch PTO Hourmeter Adaptor Bulbholder Asm Incandescent SV Harness Pigtail Reverse Switch Screw Plastite 10 14 x 2 0 Module Reverse ROS NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 35 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis stealth Il 1 vgt 36 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 180375 Rail Frame RH 2 175282 Drawbar Gt 5 193636X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 6 157882 Dash Lower Vgt One Piece 7 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1
38. MP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT c 4 K 20 x NIE CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCHENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION D DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided p Q LIGHTS ON will result in death or serious injury A WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury A CAUTION when used without the alert symbol indicates a situation that could result in damage Failure to follow instructions tothe tractor andor engine could result in serious injury or mg HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which death The safety alert symbol umm if not avoided could result in death serious injury is used to identify safety inform and or property damage ation about hazards which A FIRE indicates a hazard which if not avoided result in death serious injury could result in death serious injury and or and or property damage property damage 12 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 re
39. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN GARDEN TRACTOR 25 0 HP 54 Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No 917 276240 This product has low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT For answers to your questions about Read and follow all Safety this product Call Rules and Instructions before 1 800 659 5917 operating this equipment 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ii 2 19 Safety Rules 3 Service and Adjustments 23 Product Specifications 6 Sc A A 29 Assembly Pre Operation 8 Troubleshooting 30 Operation 12 Repair PariS esses 34 Maintenance Schedule 19 Sears Service Back Cover WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two 2 years from the date of purchase if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner s manual Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be defective in material or
40. Use choke control whenever you are start ing a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine e To engage choke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to disengage TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD CAUTION Do not attempt to oper ate motion control lever when the parking brake is set or when the brake pedal is depressed Doing so may result in misad justment to the drive control system The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever 1 Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral N position 2 Release parking brake 3 Slowly move motion control lever to desired position TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The cutting height is controlled by turn ing the height adjustment knob in desired direction Turn knob clockwise Cal to raise cutting height e Turn knob counterclockwise v to lower cutting height The cutting height range is approximately 1 1 2 to 4 1 2 The heights are mea sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and 1 types of grass being mowed The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2 1 2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make t
41. al Maintenance 7 193114 Decal Deck Upstop 8 191852 Decal Replacement 9 194027 Decal Fender 10 156439 Decal Fender Danger 11 181252 Decal FTREST 12 177554 Decal V Belt Dr Sch 13 178482 Decal Deck Heavy Duty 14 188298 Decal V Belt Schem 15 194026 Decal Hood Side Pni WHEELS AND TIRES 44 KEY NO 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PART NO 177914 177665 164065 138047 178455 177918 185980 106202X 177916 177917 179768X428 166960 179769X428 193488 193489 PART NO 59192 65139 106228X417 8134H 105588X 278H 9040H 104757X428 106230X 7154J 106277X417 6856M 144334 DESCRIPTION Decal Engine Decal Dash Panel Decal Insert Strg Decal Battery Decal Deck Caution Decal Engine Decal Engine Logo Reflector Taillight Decal Engine RH Decal Engine LH Pad Footrest LH Decal Drawbar Bypass Pad Footrest RH Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish DESCRIPTION Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Rim Asm Front Tube Front Service ltem Only Tire Front Fitting Grease Front Wheel Only Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only Cap Axle Front Wheel Only Tire Rear Tube Rear Service Item Only Rim Asm Rear Fitting Grease Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 LIFT ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION Rod Asm Lever Shaft Asm Lift Vgt Lever Asm Lift Rh E Ring Truar
42. ase the pivot points which have special nylon bearings Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings If you feel they must be lubricated use only a dry pow dered graphite type lubricant sparingly TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per forming any maintenance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly If your tractor does not function as de scribed repair the problem immediately e The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disen gaged posit
43. c 5133 87 Washer 29 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Grip Handle Fluted 175831X505 Plunger Button KEY PART NO NO 1 121006X 2 180045 3 159189 4 12000022 5 19292016 6 71110624 7 175830 8 10 183894 11 175375 12 163552 23 STD624008 24 73350800 26 73800800 29 150233 30 110807 31 STD551037 32 137150 33 STD560907 34 137167 Spring Link Lift Retainer Spring Retainer Spring Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc Nut Lock 1 2 13 unc Trunnion Infin Height Nut Special Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Spring Compression Inf Hgt Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adj Lift KEY PART NO NO 35 138057 38 155097 39 123935X 40 17060516 41 175994 42 19112410 43 123934X 70 145212 72 110452X 73 73350600 74 187277 75 175805 76 175560 77 176205 78 175689 79 187276 85 189013 86 188528 12 ES 26 24 78 lift rh 18 DESCRIPTION Knob Inf 3 8 16 unc Pointer Height Indicator Plug Hole Screw Hex Wsh 5 16 18 x 1 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga Scale Indicator Height Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut Push Phos amp Oil Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 unc Arm Susp Rear RH Plate Asm Susp Front Pin Flange Trunnion Susp Arm Trunnion Susp Front Arm susp R LH Insert Wear Bolt Shoulder NOTE All component dimensions given in U S 45 inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 MOWER DECK E 46 TRA
44. ct one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery 2 RED cable last from both batteries Weak or Dead Battery Fully Charged Battery REPLACING BATTERY AWARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hood to raised position 2 Remove terminal guard 3 Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 4 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 6 First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Terminal gt Hex Acce
45. eals do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean Inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clip pings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use com pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the trans axle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest Sears or other qualified Service center V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable oc A O Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear 21 ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Se lect the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 30 32 40 60 80 100 T T T T C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All o
46. elease parking brake by depressing brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in disengaged position to disengage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Op eration section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed 2 Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline 3 Place freewheel control in trans mission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in Operation section of this manual 4 Sit on seat in operating position de press brake pedal and set the parking brake 5 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi tion 6 Start the engine After engine has started move throttle control to idle position 7 Release parking brake 8 Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid 9 Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake 10 Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower
47. ep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blades sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when cross ing gravel surfaces Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher discharge guard or other safety devices in place and working Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before clean ing the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or un loading the machine into a trailer or truc
48. er choke S Washer spring 1 4 S Screw hex cap M4x0 7x25 S Linkage choke S Spring throttle limiter S Spring governor 22 24 090 05 23 41 468 03 24 403025 25 24 079 22 26 24 089 55 27 24 089 25 55 OIL PAN LUBRICATION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 24 199 07 S Pan assembly oil Includes 2 11 2 24 393 37 S Oil pump assembly Includes 3 4 3 24 381 11 S Tube oil pickup 4 2415301 S O Ring oil pump 5 M 631005 S Washer plain 6 mm 2 6 645025 5 Screw hex flange M6x1 0x25 2 7 24 162 26 S Screen oil 8 24 043 12 S Kit governor gear w pin Includes 9 9 12 380 01 S Pin governor regulating 10 24 448 01 5 Tab locking 11 12 144 02 S Shaft governor gear 12 24 153 08 5 O Ring 13 25 139 62 5 Plug hex ctsk 3 8 14 24 136 01 S Nipple oil filter 15 52 050 02 5 Filter oil 16 52 032 08 5 Seal oil PTO end 17 24 086 17 8 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 18 24 086 16 8 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 9 19 25 139 57 5 Plug sq hd solid 3 8 N P T F NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST 56 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 24 014 72 S Crankshaft Includes 2 2 52 139 09 S Plug cup EXHAUST KEY
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50. ference Ga ROS ON Choke Control Ignition Switch Position Ammeter AD Attachment 9e Clutch Switch Throttle Control Brake Pedal 14 Geer Plunger 2 E in X 7 Attachment Si LE SO Lift Lever Si LE 2 1 Light Switch H Parking Brake Motion Drive Belt HH Motion Control Tension Handle Naver Height Adjustment Knob Freewheel Control 02561LSW Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute AMMETER Indicates battery charging or discharging ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the s
51. ght or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means from your point of view when you are in the operating posi tion seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1 Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton 2 Cut along dotted lines on all four pan els of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat 3 Remove mower and packing materials 4 Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1 Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft 2 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 3 Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft 4 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter 5 Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut and large flat washer previously removed Tighten securely 6 Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel 7 Remove protective materials from trac tor hood and grill IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid LOs Steering Wheel Insert Lock Nut Po Large Flat RI Wash Steering 6 amp gt uid Wheel Steering Wheel Adaptor Steering Shaft Steering Sleeve CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE If this battery i
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53. he first cut relatively high the second to desired height TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface 1 Lower mower and adjust mower to de sired cutting height See TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in this section of manual Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar Lower gauge wheels to ground Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground 4 Replace retainer spring into clevis pin 5 Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting IMPORTANT Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck Retainer Spring Clevis Ke Pin TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip ment on rough rolling terrain or hills 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Lower mower with attach
54. he rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE Contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual BELT REMOVAL 2 Create slack in belt by removing retainer spring from drive belt tension handle 3 Remove belt from all idler pulleys trans axle pulley and then from engine pulley BELT INSTALLATION 1 Install new belt around engine pulley first then around transaxle pulley and lastly into all the idler pulleys Check to be sure belt is positioned cor rectly and is on proper side of all belt keepers Engage the drive belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring Reinstall mower Retainer Spring Drive Belt Tension Handle Engine Pulley Transaxle Pulle Belt Keeper y TI Flat Idler Belt 25 Dell Keeper Keeper V Idler Belt Keeper Clutching Clutching Idler Flat Idler TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adj
55. hich may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Make sure attachment clutch and igni tion switches are in OFF position 2 Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures 012 at all three slot loca tions cut in the side of brake plate NOTE After installing a new electric clutch run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate Locking Bracket 44 CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and en gage slowly 5 Raise attachment lift lever to highest position Belt Routing Electric Clutch Pulley R H Mandrel Cover R H Mandrel TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission dis engaged position Pull freewheel con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward If t
56. ign holes position flanged pin notch vertically and insert the pin all the way The notch is in line with the hole in pin 7 Secure pin with double loop retainer spring between the plate and mower bracket If necessary move mower side to side to give space between plate and mower bracket 8 Go to right hand side of mower and insert pin and retainer spring in the same manner 9 CONNECT REAR PINS Connect right hand side first Pull out and hold the spring loaded pin align hole in suspension arm and release pin Be sure pin returns to fully seated position and is attached to the suspension arm 10 Go to left side of mower and connect rear pin in the same manner 11 Disengage belt tension rod 12 From right side of tractor install belt onto engine clutch pulley IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower pulley grooves 13 Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket A CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and en gage slowly 14 Raise attachment lift lever to highest position 15 Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation sec tion of this manual CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overin flated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of 10138 manual Belt Tension Rod Locking B
57. il must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Install the drain tube onto the fitting Open drain valve by using a 7 16 11mm wrench turning counterclock wise Wh Oil Drain Valve To Open To Close Drain Tube 38 4 After oil has drained completely close the drain valve turning clockwise Use the 7 16 11mm wrench to apply a small amount of torque to keep it closed Do not over tighten 5 Remove the drain tube and store ina safe place 6 Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip stick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual 7 Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cart
58. ion CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM When the engine is running any at tempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any at tempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never op erate unless the operator is in the seat CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON posi tion and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating 02828 20 When the engine is running with the ig nition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any at tempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE F
59. ippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Brake Operation Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems eck for Loose Fasteners 5 arpen Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart eck Battery Level DOHOPD H ean Battery and Terminals eck Transaxle Cooling eck V Belts eck Engine Oil Level ange Engine Oil with oil filter hange Engine Oil without oil filter ean Air Filter ean Air Screen spect Muffler Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter If equipped Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in d
60. irty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check brake operation Check tire pressure Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation Check for loose fasteners a PONS 19 e SOHreiooen gos 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 5 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft Ibs maximum Do not overtighten LUBRICATION CHART D Spindle D Spindle Zerk Front Wheel Front Wheel Bearing zerk Bearing zerk D Steering Sector Gear Teeth Mandrel Zerks General Purpose Grease Refer to Maintenance ENGINE Section IMPORTANT Do not oil or gre
61. just ment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast position 2 Check that speed control lever is against stop screw If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw Tighten clamp screw securely 27 Idle Fuel Adjusting Needle If Equipped Idle Speed Adjusting Screw Throttle Control Cable KOMIR Choke Control e Cable 01678 nd Clamp Screw TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary check adjustment as described be low before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Remove air cleaner cover filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke See AIR FILTER in the Main tenance section of this manual 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Reassemble air cleaner Closed For Full Choke SS Stop Screw TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been present at the factory and adju
62. k Always wear eye protection when oper ating machine Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower re lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommen dation for wheel weights or counter weights Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage SAFETY RULES II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Opera tion on all slopes requires extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it Mow up and down slopes not across e Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles e Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Do not mow on wet grass Tires may lose traction Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill e Avoid starting
63. k Bolt hex hd 1 4 20 x 1 25 W patch Kit brake yoke Brake arm Pin brake actuating Nut castle 5 16 24 Pin cotter 3 32x3 4 pacer brake torsion spring rake puck plate olt hex hd 1 4 20 x 2 25 W patch rake comp Spring in spring 310 3000 Washer flat Sj 5 Bi Bi VU pring brake arm bias 5 O ring pring relief teel ball 7 16 rake spring rake pull rod ug straight thread 9 16 18 Kit fan pulley Nut jam 1 2 20 Washer OD slotted 53 X 1 63 X 06 Pulley Fan O ring Pin spring 5 16 x 1 75 Kit seal Li Li Li ip seal 15x 5 x 37 ip seal 12x 25x7 ip seal 10 x 25 x 7 O ring 103 X 1 862 Seal 25 x 52 x 10 Li ip seal 875 ID x 1 3 OD x 25 O ring 070 X 239 Kit o ring manifold Pin spring 5 16 x 1 75 Pin spring 1 4 x 1 00 Transaxle All Component Dimensions Given In U s Inches 1 Inch 25 4 MM TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER 50 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029 HEAD VALVE BREATHER KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 24 033 03 S Kit breather cover w gasket Includes 2 3 24 041 50 S Gasket breather 24 096 87 S Cover breather M 645020 S Screw hex flange M6x1 0x20 4 2513960 S Plug hex ctsk 1 8 25 351 01 S Lifter valve 4 24 755 66 S Kit valve train Includes 8 11
64. kwise to engine ON position 2 ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating TO OPERATE ON HILLS AAWARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual Choose the slowest speed before start ing up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If stopping is absolutely necessary push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake IMPORTANT The motion control lever returns to neutral N position when the brake pedal is depressed To restart movement slowly release parking brake and brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor 1 Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control 2 Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Do not push or tow tracto
65. l position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced 3 Mandrel Assembly Blade Bolt Special y BATTERY Center Hole Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use How ever periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life Keep battery and terminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of elec trolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi nals can cause the battery to leak power 1 Remove terminal guard 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor Pe the battery with plain water and ry Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright Coat terminals with grease or petro leum jelly Reinstall battery See HEPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot To prevent possible damage to s
66. ment lift con trol Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control 3 15 TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control ACAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Lift Lever Attachment Clutch High Position Switch Pull Out To Low Engage E m Position Deflector Shield Push In To Disengage REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System ROS Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS ON position Awarnine Backing up with the at tachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged Turning the ROS ON to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM 1 Move motion control lever to neutral N position With engine running turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS ON posi tion Look down and behind before backing Slowly move motion control lever to reverse R position to start movement 5 When use of the ROS is no longer needed turn the ignition key cloc
67. ngine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature NOTE In extreme cold conditions if engine will not start you may need to dis engage the motion drive belt as follows 1 Be sure parking brake is engaged 2 Remove retainer spring from the drive belt tension handle to relieve belt ten sion Start engine and allow it to warm up for three 3 minutes Shut off engine and engage parking brake Engage drive belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unit in cold weather the transmission should be warmed up as follows 1 Be sure the tractor is on level ground 2 Place the motion control lever in neutral Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can be used during the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance see TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjus
68. nut D against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH N Nut Front Plate Assembly TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1 Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake 2 Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position 3 Disengage belt tension rod from lock Trunnion bracket A CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a firm grip on rod and re lease slowly 4 Remove screws from R H and L H mandrel covers and remove covers 5 Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur face 6 Remove belt from electric clutch pulley both mandrel pulleys and all idler pul leys MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 1 Install belt around both mandrel pul leys and around idler pulleys as shown 2 Install belt onto electric clutch pulley IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower pulley grooves 3 Reassemble R H and L H mandrel covers Securely tighten all screws 4 Engage belt tension rod on locking bracket L H Mandrel Cover Belt Tension Rod Disengaged Position Idler Pulleys TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service The clutch has a built in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear w
69. on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all prod ucts it may require repair from time to time That s when having a Repair Protec tion Agreement can save you money and aggravation Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense Here s what s included in the Agreement Expert service by our 12 000 profe sional repair specialists Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed Discount of 10 from regular price of service and service related parts not covered by the agreement also 10 off regular price of preventive mainte nance check Fast help by phone phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in home repair plus conve nient repair scheduling Once you purchase the Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service ap pointment online Sears has over 12 000 professional repair specialists who have access to over 4 5 million quality parts and accessories That s
70. or best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low access to blades NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 2 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise Install new or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assembly IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Special blade bolt is heat treated NO TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharp ening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizonta
71. ossible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely GENERAL SERVICE Never operate machine in a closed are Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi tion Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Repair if neces sary before restarting Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s recom mended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do
72. peed and direction of the tractor MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION HAN DLE Used when changing motion drive belt and if necessary starting engine under extremely cold conditions PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake into the brake position REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSITION Allows operation of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed WEAR YOUR 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 or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend standard safety glasses ora wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT 00155 HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine 1 Depress brake pedal all the way down and hold 2 Pull parking brake lever up and release pressure from brake pedal Pedal should remain in brake position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure Choke Control Push In to d Attachment Clutch Disengaged Switch Pull Out To Throttle Control Motion Brake Pedal Drive Position Disengaged Control Po
73. perate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child IV TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not at tach towed equipment except at the hitch point e Follow the manufacturer s recom mendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes e Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment e On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition e Use only approved gasoline container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Never fuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel con tainer where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling SAFETY RULES Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not p
74. qnk 5 16 18 x 3 4 Rod Tension Relief Bolt Shoulder Gauge Wheel Nut Centerlock 3 8 16 unc Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Ga Bushing Tension Relief Mandrel Asm Service Includes Key Nos 13 15 and 33 Replacement Mower Complete NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 47 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 331 3000 s 1 I 79 SEALANT 97 20W50 OIL 203 KIT SEAL 48 KEY NO 1 2A 2B 21 PART NO 161122 193015 193016 184703 161125 142932 142928 142933 142934 169524 173159 161126 142978 142977 169898 150786 161127 169526 161128 161129 161130 169527 142941 169887 161133 142940 178318 178319 170421 142967 184694 169529 142945 142952 142953 142965 150797 184702 178320 178343 169530 169531 144581 161139 178321 169533 161142 161143 161144 161145 161146 161147 161148 161149 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 276240 TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 331 3000 DESCRIPTION Kit housing main Main housing Lip seal Flange bearing Trunnion bushing Cradle bearing Kit housing r h R H Housing Flange bearing Needle bearing sce1412 Lip seal 875 ID x 1 3 0D x 25 Kit brake bolt Bolt hex hd 1 4 20 x 1 25 W patch Bolt hex hd 1 4 20 x 2 25 W patch Kit center section Center section Bushing 50 X 60 X 50 Bushing 90 X 1 02 X 75 Plate bypass Check plug assembly 044
75. r at more than two 2 MPH To re engage transmission reverse above procedure Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil 1 Check engine oil with tractor on level ground 2 Unthread and remove oil fill cap dipstick wipe oil off Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube Remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill
76. racket Disengaged Position Electric Clutch Pulley Suspension Arms Front Plate Assembly Double Loop Retainer Springs 27 Deflector Shield CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS v Be sure mower deck is properly leveled For best cutting results mower should side to side front to rear for best cutting be properly leveled See TO LEVEL results Tires must be properly inflated MOWER HOUSING in the Service and for leveling Adjustments section of this manual Y 2 oe belts Ge they are routed properly around pulleys CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION and inside all belt keepers OF ALL BELTS v Check wiring See that all connections See the figures that are shown for re are still secure and wires are properly placing motion mower drive and mower clamped blade drive belts in the Service and Ad v Before driving tractor be sure freewheel justments section of this manual Verify control is in transmission engaged that the belts are routed correctly i Ne the perati 1 5 5 While learning how to use your tractor pay After you learn how to operate your trac extra attention to the following important tor check to see that the brake is properly items adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in v Engine oil is at proper level the Service and Adjustments section of v Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regu this manual lar unleaded gasoline V Become familiar with all controls their
77. ridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Loosen knob and remove cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 2 Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge 3 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 4 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Allow it to dry 5 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged car tridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartridge 1 Remove nut and cartridge plate 2 Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge 3 Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud Replace if necessary 4 Reassemble air cleaner cartridge plate and nut 5 Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob Foam Pre Cleaner A N pa f ay ut 6 NN Cartridge VG S Cartridge Plate CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other exter nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under
78. s 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 ac cidental starting when setting up trans porting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor WARNING Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor AAWARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle com ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm AWARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling I GENERAL OPERATION e Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine Ke
79. s put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions Label INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob 1 Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor 2 Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing Remove the cardboard packing and discard 3 Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan 4 Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor 5 Pivot seat and pan forward and as semble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten 6 Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat 7 Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down 8 Get off seat without moving its ad justed position 9 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Shoulder Bolt NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po sition 2 R
80. sition Lever Height Adjustment Parking Brake Knob Engaged Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress brake pedal all the way down IMPORTANT The motion control lever returns to neutral N position when the brake pedal is fully depressed ENGINE Move throttle control between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast posi tion before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle e Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best mower perfor mance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL
81. ss Bolt Door 7 Positive p Red Cable Terminal Guard Negative Black eS Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 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 re connect the headlight wire connector Hood Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers ex pense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE 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 ad
82. stment should not be nec essary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning the adjusting needles in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Turning the adjusting needles out counter clockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needles and the seats in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 2 With engine off turn idle fuel adjust ing needle in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counter clockwise 1 turn FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position NOTE The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted 2 Idle speed setting With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1750 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is at tained 3 Idle fuel needle setting With throttle control lever in slow position
83. this section of manual Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to half 1 2 speed Disengage parking brake Slowly move motion control lever for ward after the tractor moves approxi mately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation 18 MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished 00272 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried cl
84. tments section of this manual 3 4 5 PURGE TRANSMISSION ACAUTION Never engage or dis engage freewheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and per formance it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstall ation before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set Disengage transmission by plac ing freewheel control in disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position Disen gage parking brake Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five 5 seconds Repeat this procedure three 3 times NOTE During this step there will be no movement of drive wheels The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system 5 Move motion control lever to neutral N position Shutoff engine and set parking brake Engage transmission by placing free wheel control in engaged position See TO TRANSPORT in
85. uel filter Stale or dirty fuel Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Water in fuel Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 10 Spark plug wire loose 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 13 Check all wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 15 Engine valves out of 15 Contact a Sears or other adjustment qualified service center Worn bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten blade olt Bent blade mandrel Contact a Sears or other ualified service center Loose damaged part s Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine dies when 1 Reverse operation system Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted ROS is not ON while ROS ON position into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section is engaged Engine continues 1 Faulty operator safety Check wiring switches and to run when presence control system connections If not corrected operator leaves contact a Sears or other seat with qualified service center attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven 1 Worn bent or loose blade AE blade Tighten blade olt Mower deck not level Level mower deck Buildup
86. uel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor age container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car buretor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER S 1 Remove spark plug s 2 Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole s into cylinder s 3 Turn ignition key to start position for a few seconds to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug s OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your tractor with a suitable pro tective cover that does not retain mois ture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot
87. ustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal 26 3 4 Repair tire and reassemble Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover REAR WHEEL 1 Block rear axle securely 2 Remove five 5 hub bolts to allow wheel removal Repair tire and reassemble Replace and tighten hub bolts securely NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion 3 Retaining Washers Ring Axle Cover TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY AWARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BAT TERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles d ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Conne

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