Craftsman 917.275013 manual

Owner's Manual ICRIIFTSMIIN" I GARDEN TRACTOR 23.0 HP, 48" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Model No. 917.275013 I_ his product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en- gine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Inst[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation ...................... 8 Operation ............................................ 10 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 16 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. ,_Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT?!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _,, CAUTION: In order to prevent ac[...]

DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recomm[...]

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or i[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Capacity and Type: Oil Type 5 Gallons Unleaded Regular SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.5 Pints W/O Filter: 4.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC ',Gap: .030") Ground Speed Lo: Hi: MPH): 0.7 1.7 1.4 3.3 2.3 5.4 Reverse: 0.9 2.1 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 1[...]

Video Cassette For FutureL_llpUs _ Keys Mower Leveling Wrench (2) Keys Bubble Slope Sheet "7[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all [...]

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position. 10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. See =TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" 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 BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENG,NEO._I_ ENG.NEOFFI_I O,LPRESSURE_ L,G.TSON_) OVI,%_MP[_ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW C[...]

KNOWYOUR 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 reference. Ammeter Ignition Switch Position Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Attachment Switch Lift Lever P[...]

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 or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SE[...]

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[...]

TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) posi- tion. • Do not push or towtractor at morethan five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is clos[...]

• 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 choke [...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,__ ,_'_n_"_ F,LL ,. O.T S R OUL S RV,C DATES /I I I/lie Check Brake Operation i _ I1_ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T interlock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart j O Check Battery Level a Clean Battery and TerminaJs Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-[...]

TRACTOR 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 ([...]

• 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 electrolyte is not necessary, TO CLEAN BATI'ERYAND TE[...]

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 cartridge every 100 hours of operation or ev[...]

WARNING: TO AVIOD SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY i_ 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 to "STOP" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving[...]

5. Install belt into electdc clutch pulley groove. 6. Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown. 7. Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown. 8. Position front plate assembly between front mower brac[...]

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 links are equal in length. • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • T[...]

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC- ONDARY) DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). 2. Remove screws from R.H, and L.H, mandrel covers and remove covers. REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT (Refer to =TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT" illustration in this section o[...]

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 which 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. Mak[...]

Clutching Clutchin Above Engine Pulley V-Idler Belt Transaxle Pulley Twists Belt Keeper Bottom TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble with crossbar horizontal. Tighten securely. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT F[...]

. 3. 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[...]

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. Adjusting Adjusting Needle Screw Throttle Control Cable Stop Control Cable Clamp Screw TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjus[...]

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 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 wint[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel. CORRECTION PROBLEM Lossofpower Excessive vibretion Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven Cutting too mu[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center !PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge CAUSE 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2, Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Engine speed too slow. CORRECTION 1. Remove obstruction. 2. Replac[...]

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SCHEMATIC TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 IGNITION SWITCH =OSITION CIRCUIT *MAKE" OFF M+G+AI NONE _N + LIGHTS B+A1 L+A2 ON B + A1 NONE START B + S + A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT. THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. CHARGING SyS"_M CUTPUT [_ 15 AMp [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 ELECTRICAL 22 J d I I I I I t 30 l I J 33 34[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 11 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 16 153664 Switch Interlock Push*In 21 175688 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Li[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1u8 is 5 37 _"_.,..._:_156 21 17 16 130 122 _ ___._ 160 ""-7 159 /, >"'30 130 17 67 36[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 180372 Rail, Freme RH 63 2 175282 Drawbar, Gt 66 4 73680700 Nut, Crownlock Hex 7/16-14U NC 67 5 163976x428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 68 6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 70 7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 85 8 145166 Support, Battery 86 14 175259X558 Hood[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 GROUND DRIVE 28 39 _:_ 42 "''_ 40 41 38 37 29 36 64 -_ 37 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 38 150035 Nyliner 4 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 39 74321016 Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1 5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 40 178575 Actuator, Intadock Switch 6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 41 73931000 Nut, Centedock #1[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.275013 STEERING ASSEMBLY 21 23 22 31 34 33" 32 14 1$ 1313" 7 8 40[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 159944X428 2 178557 3 6855M 4 161849 5 161848 6 6266H 7 121748X 8 12000029 9 121232X 10 74781044 11 136518 !2 73901000 13 121749X 14 STD551137 15 STD541537 16 145103 17 137347 18 175572 19 156011 20 163887X428 21 159945 22 155105 23 152927 25 STD523710 26 159946X428 27 3366R 28[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 ENGINE 25 17 37 39 80 i i 69 62 5 I 42 43 29 I s.A.K A..ES.=. J KEY PAI_I" NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 1497_3 8 1213_1X 9 177748 10 175287 11 174605 12 143996 15 179115 16 109227X 17 106082X 18 179124X428 20 177328X428 21 164863 22 175441X428 24 STD551237 25 73920600 26 3645J 27 139277 28 7834R 29 137180 35 10010[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 SEAT ASSEMBLY 21 12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 18O598 2 180166 3 140675 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 171877 10 180186 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 121249X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap, Fender Clip, Push In, Hinged Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5/16-18Uncx 3/4 w/Seres Pan, Sea[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 9 18 2 11 19 17 5,_ 10 12 8 l_='y PART NO. NO. 1 177375 2 164085 3 171702 4 171703 5 177415 6 133644 7 178482 8 177416 9 163204 10 156439 11 181249 12 146047 7 I_EY PARr DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Dash Panel, Lower 13 164884 Decal, Dash 14 175291 Decal, Hood, RH 15 181498 Decal, Hood, LH 17 149516 Dec[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 LIFT ASSEMBLY 40 43 35 73 39 42 38 34 I0 10 6 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 121006X 2 180045 3 159189 4 12000022 5 19292016 6 7111O624 7 175830 8 175831 10 2876H 11 175375 12 163552 23 STD624008 24 73350800 73680800 150233 30 1 t 0807X 31 19131016 32 137150 33 STD560907 34 137167 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Rod Asm., Lever[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 46 45 49 121 33 46 116 11{ 29 18 46[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 180359 DeckWeldment Mower 48 45 174343 3 178915 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 46 137729 5 4939M Retainer Spdng 47 180808 6 178024 Arm, Suspension, Rear(Sway 48 174368 Bar) 49 7368O6O0 8 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 50 72110612 11 180054 Blade 52 175820 13 175147 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 TRANSAXLE 7 15 14 48[...]

TRANSAXLE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 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 4g_SR 12 6266H 13 4212R 14 137125 15 6276H 16 633A63 17 8118M 1.8 8740H1 19 122.238X 20 4218R 21 6252H1 22 78101-1 23 6262H 24 7393R 25 992R1 26 139111 27 4986R 28 122254X 29 6269H 30 5855H 31 17[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERJ 31 CRANKCASE I 25 • / _L_--_ /.t 3 / 7_ je --13 17 v _ _----$ 50[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 HEADNALVE/BREATHER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/ gasket (Includes 2, 3) 2 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather 3 24-096-59-S Cover, breather 4 M-645020-S Screw, bex. flange M6x1.0x20 (4) 5 X-75-23=S Plug, allen hd. 1/8" 6 25-351-[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275013 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL J o-4 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 1 e---| _" tl to t4 m I I AIR INTAKE I T_ _T7[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITION/CHARGING KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18-S) 2 M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 (4) 3 X-25-92-S Washer, plain 5/16" (4) 4 24-112-04-S Spacer, grass screen (4) 5 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder [...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING |V6_EM I % ENGINE CONTROLS I I I $ > +y,. OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I .4 0 t0/_ l t/2 0--3[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARING SYSTEM KEY PARt" NO. NO. DESCRtPTtON 1 M-83g080-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 (2) 2 25-098-08-S Starter, solenoid shift (Includes 4-7) 3 M-841080-S Nut, hex. flange M8x1.25 4 25-435-04-S Kit, solenoid 5 25-755-33-S Kit, pinion drive (Includes 6) 6[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFT J --1 EXHAUST J FUEL SYSTEMJ / 1 ,, 2 2 lS[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275013 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 2. 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION t. 2. 24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 25-072-04-S Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4) PA-75544 Replacement Engine 24 782 14 Miniblock 24[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION _ ARNING: To avoid ssdous 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 changing direction on slopes. 1. Fold this page al[...]

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