Craftsman 917.275632 manual

Owner's Manual CRRFTSMRN ° LAWN TRACTOR 18.5 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.275632 [_ his product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual, IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Inst[...]

Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................... 3 Product Specifications ............................ 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation ........................ 7 Operation ................................................ 9 Maintenance Schedule ......................... 15 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. _IWARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place w[...]

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. • Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or[...]

• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, 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 no[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 4.0 Capacity and Unleaded Type: Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 3.5 Pints W/O Filter: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Tire Pressure: Charging System: Battery: Blade Bolt Torque: Forward: 1 st 1.2 2nd 1.5 3rd 2.[...]

For Future Use Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the oper- ating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end panel[...]

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. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. 3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 4. Roll tractor forward off skid. 5. Remove banding holding deflect[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H I1 FAST REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) t OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY R[...]

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. "ON" Position Light Switch Ignition Switch Ammeter Attachment Clutch Switch Lift L[...]

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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PAR[...]

• Attachment Lift Lever High Position For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. Attachment Clutch Switch "Engaged" Position TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower [...]

TO OPERATE ON HILLS _,WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide 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 slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slo[...]

. 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, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move th[...]

F,L',. OAT AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE /_r_'_TSERVlOe DATES Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T ROS Systems If R Check for Loose Fasteners If I_s if A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades lI_3 C Lubrication Char_ li_ 0 Check Battery Level 1_4 a Clean Battery and Terminals If If v' Check Transaxle Coo[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety ruleswhen 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 [...]

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 cente[...]

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise. 4. To open, pull out on the drain valve. 5. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown. 6. Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain v[...]

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 clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis- sion are covered to keep water o[...]

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). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the[...]

Mandrel With Parking Brake "Engaged" Mandrel Pulley Nut "A" Jam Nut TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surfa[...]

Electric Clutch Clutching ----- Idler Stationary J Idler Center Span/_ Keeper _ Transaxle Pulley _ -- Clutch Locator .... , h ...... I1_ Harness TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adj[...]

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. DD 02614 Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY WARNING" Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Be[...]

ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, 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 throttl[...]

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. _ICAUTION: 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 Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7 Water in [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. PROBLEM Loss of power Excessive vibration 7. [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism• 2. Worn/damaged mowe[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 BATTERY SOLENOID I IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF M+G+A1 NONE RUN/OVERRID[ B+A1 NONE RUN B+A1 L+A2 START 3 + S + A1 NONE @ J SPARK PLUGS GAP O IGNITION UNIT (2PLUGS ON TW N CYL. ENG NES HOUR METER SOLENOID I FUEL i (OPTIONAL) __1 LINE I IB_UF __ CHARGING SY STEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 22 i i i/ I I I I I I 26 40 i I I I i I I I I i I f / 16 i I I ! /1 ! / / ! i / / / 29 55 931 I I I/' I 30[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt, Battery, Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Holddown, Battery, Front 12 145769 Nut, Push, Nylon, Battery, Front 1/4 16 176138 Switch, interlock 21 175688 Harness, Light 22 4152J Bulb Light [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 217 9O 31 2094 209 11 209 __ 209 206 chassis-stealth,stlt 33 10_ 209 209 6O 74 54 6O 54 278 209 J 20 59 209 209 209 32[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 9 193635X428 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 11 167203 Panel, Dash, LH 13 188702X010 Panel, Dash, RH 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 175260X615 Hood Assembly 20 162026 Plate Battery 26 STD541437 Locknut, Hex,[...]

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 57 130801 (See Breakdown) 59 169691 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 61 17120614 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 62 123533X 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 63 174607 5 121520X Strap, Torque 65 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 66 8 192502 R[...]

STEERING TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632 / : L _ 38 _39 J J 65 32 28 3O 68 i 13 67 67 67 steering stealth prem 12 36[...]

STEERING TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 186094X428 Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle Asm 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X Washer 25132 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 10 175121 Link Drag 11 STD551137 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8 12 73940800 Nu[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632 78_ 32 3 /3 > 29 38 81 14 23 72 / 62 13 4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 176636X505 Control Throttle 2 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead Hex 3 Engine, Briggs Model 31 P777-0348-E1 (See Breakdown) 4 137352 Muffler 13 165291 Muffler Gasket 14 148456 Tube Drain oil 23 1698[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 SEAT ASSEMBLY 18 .... 15 _j _13 17 I I i I i I i 12 25 11 21 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 188719 140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17000616 19131614 182493 166369 174648 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot Seat Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 Washer 13t32 x 1 x 10 Ga. Clip Push-[...]

DECALS 18 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632 11 16 3 13 21 4 11 21 10 24 2O 7 6 15 12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 187407 2 138047 3 186242 4 186243 5 160396 6 146046 7 179128 9 193561 10 156439 11 189088 12 172331 13 133644 15 187408 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Reflector, LH 16 164065 Decal, Battery, Diehard, Sears 17 193308 Decal, Hood RH 18 186572 Decal[...]

LIFT ASSEMBLY 11 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632 13 4 3 2 5 12 19 13 19 20 ._ 161718 20 _ 20 15 lift-rh, 1 piece25 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 197980 2 198070 3 188822 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 175830 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 173288 DESCRIPTION Plunger Assembly Shaft Assembly, Lift Pin, Groove E-Ring Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. Beari[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632 MOWER DECK °.L I_ 144 _. 45 4oi€ 148 55 34 113 111 2_ 118 _ 5 6 149 J 19 21 2 18 2 29 18 21 23 24 I 25 28 27 .117 42 D elec-t-path stlt 4 42[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. 1 165892 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 165460 5 STD624008 6 178024 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 138971 -- 139775 -- 134149 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 174493 18 72140505 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 23 177563 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 130968X428 28 19111016 29 131491 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 3,5A 83 18 4 / 26 56 MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 79 51 29 35 157 41A ,_7 42..A 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 2 780086A 3 770128 4 776395 5 776409 6 778364 6A 778369 7 778330 8 792180 8A 792047 9 784352 10 784378 11 778334 12 778309 13 778368 14 778368 15 778370 17 786188 18 786102 20 792077A 21 792078 22 792079 2[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 I I 1038_ 3_ _307 1019 LABEL KIT II 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 305A _ 718 ' 8_1_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 868 12 943 0 1022 617 0 81_ 8_1_ 524 _ 8420 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL ] I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 146 '_ I 741 1[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 1022 1034 6170 914 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 _-'_ 1022 276@ 1127_ 1091 141A 947_ 918 977 CARBURETOR GASKETSET ] _0 24o_ 366,<_ 1266AC>b 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104,9 634A_ 0670 105 _ 137_ 276_ f-_ I _ 1060 _-_ 6_ 1266W I 95_ 117_[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 697174 Cylinder Assembly 108 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 2 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) (MagnetoSide) 117 694352 O Jet-Main (Standard) 3 391086[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 868 690968 ,+ Seal-Valve 385 694476 Screw (Fuel Pump) 914 690960 Screw (Rocker Cover) 385A 690297 Screw (Fuel Pump) 918 697091 Line-Vacuum 387 697090 Pump-Fue[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. _b 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 cau[...]

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