Craftsman 917.27631 manual

Owner's Manual ICHFT=MeN, I GARDEN TRACTOR 24.0 HP, 48" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.276310 This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before start the you engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Inst[...]

Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications ........................... 5 Assem bly/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. _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[...]

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 other h[...]

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 nozzle loc[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 5 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") 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: [...]

Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube Far Future Use Slope Sheet Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. When right 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. Cut along dotted lines on all four [...]

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) _h, 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 abov[...]

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 "re, 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) OVER TEMP FUEL OIL P[...]

KNOW YOU R 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 Ros "ON" Switch Position Attachment Clutch Switch Throttle Contr[...]

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. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR TO SET P[...]

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[...]

3. Look down and behind before backing. 4. Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) po- sition and slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement. 5. When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position. ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position (Normal Operating) ee TO OPERATE[...]

depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. 2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged position. 4. Move throttle control to fast position 5. 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 t[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE o_._,_'_ o_. __ _o_ o_._ AS¥OUCOMPLETB REou A SE V,CE ," C :i:: _ B_raek p r eOper a: ion _ Check Operator Presence and T ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners _ _1_5 _1_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3 T Lubrication Chart _1_ 0 Check Battery Level _4 R Clean Battery and Terminals _ Check Transaxle Cooting Check V-[...]

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[...]

• 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 instructionssupplied 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 bol[...]

Oil Drain Valve To Open To Close J 2. Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover and secure. IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge. 3. Open drain valve by using a 7/16" (1 lm[...]

1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. 2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointingtowards carbu- retor. 3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. 4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line. Clamp Fuel Filte CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. [...]

8. Raise attachment lift to its highest posi- tion. 9. Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley. 10. Slide mower out from under right side of tractor. TO INSTALL MOWER Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake. 1. Swing anti-sway bar to left sid[...]

• 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" lo[...]

10.Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely. 11. Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm. MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 12. Install belt in both idlers. 13. Install new belt onto electric clutch pul- ley. 14. Carefully roll belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley. 15. Carefully check [...]

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 Flat Engine Belt Kee Clutchin eper Transaxle Pulley Twists Belt Keeper 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 whee[...]

4. Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. 5. Reinstallterminal 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. Clo[...]

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to a Sears or other qualified ser- vice center for repair and/or adjustment. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor[...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- _,wAWill not be used for 30 days or more. RNING: 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 win[...]

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. 3. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 6.[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE 3ORRECTION , PROBLEM Lossofpower Excessive vibration Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse Engine continues to run when oper- ator leaves seat with attachement clutch engaged , 3. Poor cut - uneven , 5. 6. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Remove obstruction. 1. 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 [...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 SCHEMATIC 02832-193394193395 BATTERY ERP BCS LTWITR BYPASS SWITCH / ELECTRIC CLUTCH SOLENOID FUSE PTO REVERSE SWITCH _ . SHORT_NG CONNECTOR I NOT]N REVERSE ELECTRIC CLUTCH AMMETER (OPTIONAL) k A2 i 1 77 _2 IGNITION SWITCH eL_CK/W'_ IGNITION . SPARK PLUGS UNIT _ GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWiN CYL ENGENES) aLUE FUEL SHU[...]

ELECTRICAL 24 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 22 I / I I I I I I 41 i F / 34 33 I I , 30 I I 1933941 I I I 32[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 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 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 175688 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Lig[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES t61 162_ 28 21 ,17 20 lS 148 17 7_ 17 16 56 j152 167 ! _7 17 172 139 85 17 67 63 17 45 17 150 153 130 122 17 17 34[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 180375 Rail, Frame RH 63 2 175282 Drawbar, Gt 66 4 73680700 Nut, Crawnlock Hex 7/16-14 unc 67 5 193636X428 Dash 68 6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 70 7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 85 8 184668 Support, Battery 86 14 175260X615 Hood Asm 88 16 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 GROUND DRIVE 28 9 38 / 36 _46 13 44 10_ 57 69 J61 157 _155 54 66 67 _5 drive 9-vgt 62 36[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 40 178575 4 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 41 73931000 5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 42 8883R 6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 44 10040500 7 149176 Wheel, Hub Assembly 46 145170 8 12000034 Klip, Ring 47 138228 9 140080 Bolt, Hu[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 STEERING ASSEMBLY 21 J 2O 23 34 33 42 22 36 / J ' steering.2Owgt 52 J J 38[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 41 42 45 51 52 53 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 186093X428 Wheel, Steering 178557 Axle Asm., Front 183226 Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm., LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 21 J 18 15 4s_ 47_ 37 I 84 12 41 85 69 /81 26 _ 37 / 27 39 engine ELS 1-vgt 29 / I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 8 9 10 11 12 15 18 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 37 39 Engine Briggs Model No. 446677-0470-E1 149723 Muffler 121361X Pulley V-Idler 177748 Keeper Asm, Belt Engine 175287 Bushing 179[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 SEAT ASSEMBLY / / I ....--. 16 I I I I % ° 18 19 12 I 37 21 seat5wgt KEY PART NO. NO. 1 180598 2 180166 3 140675 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 171877 10 180186 12 174648 13 121248X 14 72050412 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap, Asm Fender Clip, Push In, Hinged Nut, Crawnlock 3/8-16 unc Spring, [...]

DECALS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 18 6 5 19 17 5 10 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 195838 Decal, Chassis 3 186242 Decal, Hood, RH 4 186243 Decal, Hood, LH 5 186725 Decal, Hood Side Panel 6 133644 Decal, Maintenance 7 193609 Decal, Dash 8 191066 Decal, Engine 9 186572 Decal, Fender 10 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 11 181249 Decal, Clutch/Brak[...]

LIFT ASSEMBLY 4O 39 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 43 38 3 10 , I 23 70 _ I - 79_ 6 23 7O 76 _26 _2_3__75 =_ 78 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 121006X Red Asm,, Lever 34 137167 2 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 35 138057 3 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 38 155097 4 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 39 123935X 5 1929201[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 MOWER DECK 46 132 95 112 I 21 122_ 33 >30 18 29 24 26 44[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 50 72110612 3 178915 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 52 175820 5 4939M Retainer Spring 56 155986 6 178024 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar) 57 156941 8 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 91 180535 11 180054 Blade, 48" Hi-lift (For bagging[...]

TRANSAXLE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 8O 3 2O 5 4 7 L 74 70 84 90 "k _ 9 g4 * '_e 73 72 14 25 24 46[...]

TRANSAXLE TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 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 6276H 16 633A63 17 8118M 18 8740H1 19 122238X 20 4218R 21 6252H1 22 7810H 23 6262H 24 7393R 25 992R1 26 139111 27 4986R 28 122254X 29 6269H 30 5855H 31 174731 [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446677-0470-E1 213_ 216 1 222267g t88_:_ 265 [_ 267 d [_ 718 26 847_ 523 842 525_ 287 _/_ 1019 LABEL KIT ] 1330 REPAIR MANUAL ] I 1329REPLACEMENTENGINE I I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I [ t 036 EMISSION LABEL ] 4j 10t7_ _o 552_ 69_ 865B_ 447A_ 24 [_ 447A 968 445 967 305 F 447[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446677-0470-E1 D 35 36 _ 1022 1029 1100 798 3o 36 1022 11oo _oo,% 1_ 3j _83_ _ _ 78 _ 5°°_ I _r_/I 387 _- o28 " 918 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 (_} 276 @ 633 987 104 _ 672 (_-) 105 1123 1124 /5_ 137 (_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633 51 987 137C) o72_ 150 _ 1123_ 2[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446677-0470-E1 789A 3o3{ 332 75@ 573 _ 405 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 @ 163 276 @ 868 943 @ 1022 _ 524 ' 691 695_ 3091 8O2 697 '_ 50[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446677-0470-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 699753 Cylinder Assembly 133 499803 2 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 135 699729 Side) 137 690994 3 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 141 499807 4 699747 Samp-Engine 142 499808 5 697580 Head-Cyli[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276310 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446677-0470-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 405 697820 Screw (Back Plate) 865B 691015 418 690999 Plate-Carburetor 868 690968 445 698754 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 914 691127 447 691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 918 694000 447A 691108 Screw (Air[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION _ 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, t, Fold this page alo[...]

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