Craftsman 917.275283 manual

Owner's Manual I(.nFTZMnN'l GARDEN TRACTOR 27.0 HP, 48" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.275283 [_]] This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety[...]

Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications ........................... 5 Assembly/P re-Operation ....................... 7 Operation ............................................... 9 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 16 Maintenance ........[...]

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wi[...]

DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un- even 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 reco[...]

• 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[...]

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. A('_WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine an[...]

Your new tractor has been assembledat the factory. Reviewthe video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentionedin 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. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan- els o[...]

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 a[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L I'.,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD LIGHT [...]

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 reference. Motion Drive Belt Tension Handle Ammeter Hou ht Switch Choke Ignition Switch Position Thrott[...]

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[...]

TOTRANSPORT 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[...]

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 minut[...]

5. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake. 6. Engage transmission by placing free- wheel control in engaged position (See "TO TRANSPORT' in this section of manual). 7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Disengag[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .___ ._o_So_ _.._ _p" FiLL ,N OATES AS YOU COMPLETE ._'__"_0_*'_,_ R4. _ 4. °; _,'_ A _4,--_ _bR. _ R EGU LARSE RVICE i__t_'d_" S E RVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure _' Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems I_ R Check for Loose Fasteners _ 11_5 I_ Sharpen/Re[...]

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

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 BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Remove terminal guard. 2. Disconnect B[...]

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[...]

JA i_ WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- i u VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS. 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 3. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5. Disconnect sp[...]

9. Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brack- ets. NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move m[...]

_h,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 equ[...]

Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged Position) a.H. Mandrel Cover Electric Pulley Idler Pulleys Arm a.H. Mandrel Suspension Arm Primary Idler Arm 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. Secondary Idler Arm Idler ring Secondary Arm Mandrel Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt R.H. Mandrel 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[...]

Retainer Spring Driv( Tension Handle Engine Pulley Transaxle Pulley Belt Belt Keeper Keeper Clutching V-Idler Keeper Clutching Flat Idler Idler TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE- VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. 1. Park Tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning [...]

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis. 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tan[...]

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 throt[...]

3. Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, 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. ACCELERATION TEST - 5. Move throttle control l[...]

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. _WARNING: 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 [...]

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION • • 3. PROBLEM LOSS of power • 5. 6. 7. Dirty fuel filter• 8. Stale or dirty fuel. Cutting too much grass/too 1. fast. Throttle in "CHOKE" position• 2. Build-up of grass, leaves 3. and trash under mower. Dirty air fi[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM i Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge i Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) i Battery will not i charge Loss of drive i Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Obstruction in clutc[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 SCHEMATIC .Ik BATTERY SOLENOID RED _ I _,,_EO_;;_X_ FUSE , , ' AMMETER _ I STARTER -- I C G I _ _ BLACK I RED I _1 I I BLACK I _ _:. s_ _ _o,'_ .=FR'_,, ___ , .' , _LECTR,CCLUTD_, , ;WITCH aLACK N_ fall _-_" I IPTO (DISE / / K 87 i 30 / I • BLACK _J RELAY #1 L _LAcKSEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUP[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 ELECTRICAL I I I I I I 11 ! . i I "_.1 I I 8 I 29 16 I I I I 34[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 ELECTRICAL 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 Belt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 11 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 175449 Harness Socket Light Halogen 25 185456 Cable 4 Ga. 31&[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 162_ 161 58+ 158 37 J 150 122 13o 130 28 21 17 .I 17 159 156 156f_t56 _.,-+3o 44 17 45 17 17 17 chsssis+stealth+39+vgt 36[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180375 Kit Rail Chass. RH GT Serv. 2 175282 Drawbar, Gt 5 180639X418 Dash 6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 8 184668 Support, Battery 14 175260X615 Heed Asm 15 161841 Lens LH 16 121794X Cover, Access 17 17060612 Screw 3/8[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 GROUND DRIVE 117 127 120 153_ 142_ 122_ 143 114_ 117_ _o6 107 drive 8-vgt _108 77 6 46 36 35 _ 37 ! 56 38 65 55 34 _117 f52 29 _131 _133 .120 111 120 38[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION t ..... 6 STD561210 2O 7394O800 22 180235 23 130564 29 176600 34 71673 35 137648 36 149412 37 121749X 38 150035 39 74321016 40 178575 41 73931000 42 8883R 46 145170 48 72110614 50 131494 52 127783 55 105706X 56 161597 58 74760724 61 143995 64 176601 65 179613 68 STD571812 [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 STEERING 1 34 32 6 27 42 21 f 19 2O 23 22 ' 47 y° j° 15 14 13 / I // i t I I III 7 J k 35 14 18 _eeringJ I *vgt J J 4O[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 STEERING KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 50 175139X418 Wheel, Steering 178557 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X W[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 ENGINE 18 15 8 ; 84 8O 12 81 69 37 26 engine=kohler22 15-vgt "37 39 29 ] SPARK ARRESTER KIT ] KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 149723 8 121361X 9 177748 10 175287 11 179335 12 143996 15 179115 18 179124X418 20 177328X505 21 171875 22 175441X505 24 STD551237 25 73920600 26 3645J 27 139277 28 7834R 29 137180 31 145006 DE[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 LIFT ASSEMBLY 40 43 35 73 38 34 32 39 10 42 70 23 70 2 75 24 78 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 23 24 26 29 30 31 32 33 34 121006X 180045 159189 12000022 19292016 71110624 175830 Rod Asm. Lever Shaft Asm. Lift Vgt Lever Asm., Lift Rh E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. Bolt, [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 SEAT ASSEMBLY 24 z j [ ...-.- 16 I KEY PART NO. NO. 1 177978 2 140551 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 171877 10 182493 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 20 124238X I I 12 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Clip, Push In, Hinged Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 DECALS 18 5 4 21 12 15 2O KEY PART NO. NO. 1 182221 2 186308 3 186242 4 186243 5 181470 6 133644 7 186244 8 177918 9 180978 10 156439 11 181252 12 178455 13 177554 14 175291 15 186294 DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper. Instructions Decal, Hp Engine Decal, Hood RH Decal, Hood LH Decal, Deck Leveling Decal, Maintenance Decal, [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 MOWER DECK 45 46 33_ 130 114 49 33 132 95 46 21 116 5 19 29 46[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 47 180808 3 178915 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 48 174368 5 4939M Retainer Spring 49 73680600 6 178024 Sway Bar 50 72110612 8 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 52 175820 (The following blades are 56 155986 available) 57 156941[...]

.p,. (3o 111 110_,_ 74 86 92 27 146_ 50 53 79SEALANT 97- 20W50 OIL 203- KIT, SEAL 46 153" 125 -,I z X F" m I | O_ F | m_ mO F _Z oC m io G,1 Go ¢,0[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 314-3500 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 69 169534 1 161122 Main housing assembly 71 161155 2 178317 RH housing assembly 73 161156 3 184691 Center section assembly 74 169535 4 161125 Spacer 75 161157 5 142932 Seal-lip 76 184697 6 142928 Wire retaining ring 77 142884 7 142933 Re[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0018 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERJ 33 31 fJ) 29 ] 3O 7--i 2O CRANKCASE I / i 3 / O -_ 1_ 50[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0018 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIP_ON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Kit, breather cover w/gasket (Includes 2-4 Gasket, breather Cover, breather Plug, alien hd. 1/8" Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x20 (4) Lifter, valve (4) Kit, valve train (include[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0018 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL]- 3 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES[ / / 52[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0018 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION AIR iNTAKF.JFILTRATION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 54-755-15-S Kit, gross screen (Includas 24,an,_ 24 113 IB-S) 1 M-651040-S 2 M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 (4) 2 24-164-51-S 3 X-25-92-S Washer, plato 5/I 6[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0018 STARTING SYSTEM J 6 5 ENGINE CONTROLS J 5 i 23 _/27 13 54[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0018 STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange M8xl.25x80 (2) 2 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift assembly (Includes 3-7) 3 25 086 113-S Screw, external terx. hd. 4 25-435-04-S Kit, solenoid (includes 3) 5 25-755-33-S Kit, pinion dri[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0018 CRANKSHAFT 1 1 EXHAUST J _j2 FUELSYSTEMJ 9 12 15 56[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275283 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0018 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 2 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST KEY PART N_ N_ DESCRIPTION 1 24-04t-49-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 2 25-072-04-S Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4) - - PA-CV730-0015 Replacement Engine - - 24-782-23 Minibloc[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ¢.o _ ARNING: 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 changing direction on slopes. 1. Fold this pag[...]

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