Craftsman 23.0 HP 917.275031 manual

Owner's Manual JCRIIFTSMI H°J 23.0 HP ELECTRIC START 50" MOWER 6 SPEED GARDEN TRACTOR Model No. 917.275031 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-591[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ............................................ 12 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 18 Maintenance .......[...]

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I, GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who ar[...]

III. 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 under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and tu[...]

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage 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 o[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY ND TYPE: OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): OIL CAPACITY'. 3.5 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 10W30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) W/FILTER: 4.5PINTS W/O FILTER: 4.0PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION GAP: .030") RC12YC GROUND SPEED LO: HI: i (MPH): 0.7 1.7 1.4 3.3 2.3 5.4 REVERSE: 0.9 2.1 TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI PRESSU[...]

Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steedng Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension Seat (2)Flanged Pins (1)Front Plate Assembly Bolts _)(2) (1) Washer 17/32 x %3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Mower (5) Retainer Spdngs (2) etainer Springs Isingle loop) Gauge Wheels Wheels Q (2) Centedock Nuts (2) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Video Cassette i For Future Use Keys [...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS [...]

INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat 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[...]

. INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake. 1. Cut and remove ties securing anti- sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. 2. Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor. IMPORTANT: [...]

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be propedy leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of [...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. i- ;i A BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT ! FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED N H ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CLUTC[...]

KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Ammeter Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Ignition Switch Position Attachment Lift Lever Plunger A[...]

I 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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR TO SET PARK[...]

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 types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches dur[...]

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- " MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended 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 STARTINGTHE [...]

• 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. 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 [...]

FILL iN DATES ___ AS YOU COMPLETE _ _,-_-_,_-_._._, ,_-_'_ _" _ _¢-_ ,_._ "O'_'_ Checkor.keOperotlen Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T letedock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners i_ 1_7 C A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _/4 T Lubdcatlen Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals _ Check Trans[...]

_CTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be ad- justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (Se[...]

• Keep battery andterminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I 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 electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BAI-rERY AND TERMINA[...]

CLEAN AIR SCREEN Ak 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 stubborn dried gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean [...]

,_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped[...]

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16". • Recheck measurements after adjust- ing. 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 be[...]

. LH. Screws Electric Mandrel Idler Clutch =lleys L.H, Mandrel Mower Ddve Belt Belt Keepers Bolt in HoLing TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). 2. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER"[...]

4. Road test tractor for proper stopping . distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. IMPORTANT: Check Brake Adjustment. Clutching Flat Idler Engine Above With Parking Brake "Engage[...]

Adjustment Sleeves Jam Nuts TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL - 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. 3. Repair tire and reassemble. 4. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. 5. Replace axle cover. REAR WHEEL - 1. Block rear axle securely. 2. Remove five ([...]

Terminal Hex Access Bolt (Red) Cable Guard _gative (Black) 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 yo[...]

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL - The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as de- scribed below 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, f[...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. _CAUTION: Never stere 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 wint[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel, 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 3. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 6. 7 Water in fuel. 7. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 8. 9. Carburetor out of adjustment 9. 10.Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Dirty air f[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3. and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 4. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8. 9. Water in fuel. 10. S[...]

. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working i(if so equipped) il. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 L BATTERY _o AMMETER FUSE ) IC G _ I , I i -- i i _ :FH, _ D PTO (DISENGAGED) j I I ,o-l--x SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) B.U_ FUEL i i FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID CLUTCH I BR_ (PEDAL UP) IGNITION SWITCH WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLAC[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275031 ELECTRICAL 33 / / I I I 34[...]

EI'ECTRICAL TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917,275031 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 114-20x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 11 150109 Holddown Battery Dash Mount 12 145759 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 16 153664 SwitchInterlock Push-In 21 166184 Harness Socket Light WI4152J 22 4152J Bulb Li[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275031 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _157 5 140 36 _ 152 37 6 130 t--_ 17 28 21 17 .i '_ 56 47 17 2 88 70 _1_4 67 83 • 85 "_ 17 86 17 36[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 175465 Ran, Frame RH 58 175316 2 175282 Draw'oar, Gt 60 17060620 4 73680700 Nut, Crownlock Hex 7/16-14UNC 63 19131614 5 163976X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 67 156973 6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 68 17490508 7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 GROUND DRIVE 28 15 47 69 27 3 38[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 37 121749X 3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 38 150035 4 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 39 74321016 5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/6,16 40 178575 6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 41 73931000 7 149176 Wheel, HubAssembly 42 8883R 8 12[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ 2120 23 / /" t6 / 14 1313' 4O[...]

TRACTOR-" MODEL NUMBER917.275031 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159944X428 2 178557 3 6855M 4 161849 5 161848 6 626_H 7 121748X 8 12000O29 9 121232X 10 74781044 11 136518 12 73901000 13 121749X 14 ST0551137 15 STD541537 16 145103 17 137347 18 175572 19 156011 20 163887X428 21 159945 22 155105 23 152927 25 STD523710 26 159946X[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 69 18 15 17 37 12 16 26 _37 / 39 8 40 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT J KEY PART NO. NO. I ...... 2 149723 8 121361X 9 177748 10 175287 11 170056 12 143996 15 151346 16 109227X 17 106082)( 18 161493 20 177328X428 21 164863 22 175441X428 24 S'R)551237 25 73920600 26 3645J 27 139277 28 7834R 29 137180 35 1001050[...]

TRACTOR.. MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 140124 seer 15 121249)( 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 16 123740X 140675 S_.rap, Fender 17 123976X 127018)( Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 18 19171912 "t 45006 C_Lp, push in, Hinged 19 166369 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/6-16 Unc 2[...]

"DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 16 18 15 4 2 6 5 10 11 8 --23 --23 12 1 KEY pART NO. NO. 1 177375 2 164085 3 171702 4 171703 5 177415 6 133644 8 177416 9 163204 10 156439 11 4900J 12 146047 13 164884 DESCRIPTION Decal, Dash Panel Decal, Dash Decat, Hood, RH Decal, Hood, LH Decal, Hood Side Panel Decal, Maintenance Decal, Engine Dec[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 LiFT ASSEMBLY 40 42 43 35 73 39 38 34 31 32 t5 18 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 26 73680800 2 177535 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 29 150233 3 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 30 110807X 4 12000022 E-Ring Truarc#5133-87 31 19131016 5 19292016 Washer 29132 x 1-114 x 16 Ga. 32 137150 6 71[...]

• MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275031 45 45 63_62 27_ L 43 48 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.275031 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 156990 Mower DeckWeldment50 38 156085 2 STD541413 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 39 131494 3 72110506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 40 136572 4 7631J Runner, Mower LH 42 S'[D533107 5 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 43 136460 6 STD624008 Retainer,Spring 44 1657[...]

"TRANSAXLE TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 | 2 7 38 23 29 31 8O 3 5 4 6 2 7 74 70 73 4t 25 24 48[...]

TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 4197R 2 12000034 3 4199R 4 4216R 5 4215R 6 4217R 7 174728 8 74020652 9 7392M 10 137261 11 4985R 12 6266H 13 4212R 14 137125 15 62761"1 16 633A63 17 8118M 18 8740111 19 122238X 20 4218R 21 6252H1 22 7810H 23 6262H 24 7393R 25 992R1 26 139111 27 4986R 28 122254X 29 6269H 3O 5855H 31 174731 32 6277H 33 4225R 34 35 419[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NU MBER 917.275031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 3| 32 I 3t CRANKCASE] / I! o-..16 17 _15 '- XI-7 V I 5O[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 HEADNALVE/BREATHER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 24-033-03-S 24-041-23-S 24-096-59-S M-645020-S X-75-23-S 25-351-01-S 24-755-66-S 24-411-05-S 24-041-40-S 24-3[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 ;NITIONIELECTRICAL I t 0--4 -/'-"* Q t7 BLOWER HOUSING AND RAFFLES J AIR INTAKE ] II 52[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITIONICHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 1 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (Includes llncludes 2-4,and 24 113 2-4) 8-S) 2 24[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM I / 3 ENGINE CONTROLS J "1 q OIL PAN I LUBRICATION ] ,=-a i_, I _-'_ • O 11 11 _lS 54[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART NO. NO. KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 M-839080-S 25-098-08-S M-841080-S 25-435-04-S 25-755-33-S 25-141-05-S 25-221-01-S Screw, hex. flange M8xl.25x80 (2) Starter, solenoid shift (Includes 4-7) Nu[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFT J FUEL SYSTEM J ! t nl EXHAUST I ,, 2" ), 15 56[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.27 5031 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. I. 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 1. 24-853-61-S 2. 52-139-09-S Plug, cup 2. 24-041-15-S EXHAUST 3. 24-053-61 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 24-04t-02-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 4. 24 041 14-S[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I greater than 15"), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.[...]

For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold itJ 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ Any_ day ornioJ_ (l-_e-4s9-_) (u.s._ and Canada) For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 _, day orniOJlt (U.S.._ only) www.[...]