Craftsman 917.275021 manual

Owner's Manual JCRAFTSMAN°J 23.0 HP ELECTRIC START 48" MOWER AUTOMATIC GARDEN TRACTOR Model No. 917.275021 • 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 ............................................ 13 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 20 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 manuel and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who a[...]

IlL 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 tur[...]

• 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 3.5 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED AND TYPE: REGULAR OILTYPE SAE 10W30 API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5PINTS W/O FILTER: 4.0PINTS ;SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION GAP: .030") RCl 2YC GROUND FORWARD: 5.8 SPEED(MPH): REVERSE: 2.1 TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING 15AMP[...]

Steering Wheel J Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Extension Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Mower (2) Retainer Springs (single loop) (5) Retainer Springs (double loop) (2)Flanged _Pins j (1)Front Plate Assembly Gauge Wheels (2) Adjusting Bars :2) Wheels .o) (2) Locknuts 3/8-16 ___ #"f,,,-_, (2) Retainer [...]

Video Cassette Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube 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 t[...]

_ J_'_-Steefing ___.-_ Wheel Insert _-_ Hex Bolt o-----Lock Washer Steedn" _ Large Flat w s er Steering _ , Sleeve _::===_Ta bs Extension I Steering Shaft Steerin! Sleeve HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR CHECK BATTERY 1. Lift hood to raised position_ NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located b[...]

. TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. 2. Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal. 3. Place freewheel control in freewheel- ing position to disengage transmis- sion (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operat[...]

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: Ch[...]

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be propedy leveled. Se[...]

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- 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. Light Ammeter Ignition Switch Choke Switch Control Attachment Clutch Throttle Lift Plunger M[...]

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 inch[...]

T.O TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel 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[...]

- NOTE: Before starling, read the warm and cold sta_ng 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[...]

5. Move motion control lever to neutral • - (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake. 6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). • 7. Sifting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed[...]

FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE _i'_ ,_ G'_-_'_._# _ Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems I1 # R Check for Loose Fasteners _ _T cA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4 T Lubdcatlon Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling I_ Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_/s Adjus Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tensi[...]

TEACTOR 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 (Sea &[...]

• 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 BATTERY AND TERMI[...]

Oil Drain Valve Cap Closed and CLEAN AIR SCREEN Locked Position Air 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[...]

,_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, 3. Turn ignition key _OFF" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire[...]

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 best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than th[...]

R.H. Mandrel T Cover Elecltic Pulley Idler Pulleys Mandrel Suspension Primary Arm Arm 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" in this section of [...]

NOTE: After installing a newelectric clutch, run tractorat full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate. Clutch F .012" Slot (3) - " Brake Plate Nylon Locknut (3) TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is a belt installatio[...]

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER • The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact contact a Sears or other qualified service center A Adjustment Sleeves Jam Nuts TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONTWHEEL- 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow[...]

REPLACING BA'I-FERY _LCAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected flint to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. 1. Lift hood to raised posit[...]

. ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The t[...]

NOTE: The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted. 2. Idle seeed settina - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1200 RPM. If engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained. 3. Idle fuel needle settina - With throttle control lever in slow position[...]

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 winte[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start 1. Hard to start CAUSE CORRECTION Out of fuel. Enginewill not turn over Engine clicks but will not start 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Replace sp[...]

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel. Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. I , i d,scharge[...]

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S(_HEMATIC TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 AMMETER ) WHI_ IGNITION SWITCH WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. PTO (DISENGAGED) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID RED RELAY (OPTIONAL) eu_K S_ :*ARK PLUGS IGNITION GAP UNIT {[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 ELECTRICAL 22 i i i i n 26 33 29 I 10 n L . =8 ---; ......................... : ..... i '_. O I i " i 1 i 38[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,275021 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 1/41 16 153664 Switch InterlockPush-In 21 166184 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 22 4152J BulbLight 25 15[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _138 37 1,-_._ I ,22 ,5o 58_ _'-'_'17 122 17 144 28 21 17 130 36 / 152 159 _36 7 42 _ 17 44 17 7 40[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 CflASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 175465 Rail,FrameRH 45 176018 2 175282 Drawbar, Gt 47 17490608 4 73680700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 50 175476 5 163976X428 Dash Y'I'GT 2 Cyl 56 176016 6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 58 175315 7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 114-[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 GROUND DRIVE /7 33 7t 127 120 142_ 122, 120 t44 _1 °6 107 1011 42[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 GIROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 ..... Transaxle HydroGear 94 133835 331-3000 (See Breakdown) 98 141004 2 9396E Key 1/4 x 1/4 x 2 106 142918 6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 107 154739 7 140507 Wheel, HubAssembly 108 142917 9 140080 Bolt, Hub 111 156240 20 73940800 Nut 112 156104 22 178391 Lover[...]

STEERING TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 917.275021 23 15 34 33 32 6 27 42 19 27 6 / / 16 14 3S 14 1313 44[...]

STEERING TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159944X428 2 178557 3 6855M 4 161849 5 161848 6 6266H 7 121748X 8 12000029 9 121232X 10 74781044 11 136518 12 73901000 13 121749X 14 STD551137 15 STD541537 16 145103 17 137347 18 175572 19 156011 20 163887X428 21 159945 22 155105 23 152927 25 74780616 26 159946X428 27 3366R 28[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 25 21 "_JP 20 18 t5 17 37 16 84 39 8 t2 81 69 29 I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ...... 2 149723 8 121361X 9 177748 10 175288 11 174605 12 143996 15 151346 16 109227X 17 106o082X 18 161493 20 177328)(428 21 164863 22 175441X428 24 STD551237 25 73920600 26 3645J 27 139277 28 7834R 2[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 SEAT ASSEMBLY 21 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140124 2 140551 3 140675 4 127018X 5 145O06 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 171877 10 174894 12 121246X 13 121248X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap, Fender Bolt, Shoulder 5116-18 x .62 Clip, Push in, Hinged Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Spdng, Seat Cpran Bolt 5116-18Uncx3/4 w/Sems P[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 9 18 17 6 3 15 15 17 10 22 5 -- --23 1 ----23 12 11 16 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 164094 DecalDash 13 177542 Decal Replacament 2 149516 Decal Battery DNGR/PSN 14 175291 Decal V-Belt Schem ENG Asm 15 177415 Decal Hood SidePnl 3 171702 Decal Hood RH Craftsman 16 178482 Decal De[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 LiFTASSEMBLY 4O 39 42 35 73 34 31 29 16 7O KEY PART NO. NO. 1 1210O0X 2 177535 3 159189 4 12000022 5 19292016 6 71110624 7 175830 8 175831 9 122364X 10 2876H 11 175375 12 163552 15 S'1"D541437 16 674A,?.47 18 143363 19 s'r0551037 20 5328,) 21 S'rD523710 23 BTD624O08 24 7335O8O0 26 73680800 29 15O[...]

"MOWER DECK TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 46 130 i 45 47 116 107 50[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 174377 Deck Weldment Mower 48 47 174369 3 178944 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 48 174368 5 4939M RetainerSpdng 49 73680600 6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway 50 72110612 Bar) 52 175820 8 174365 Bolt 7116 Asm. Blade 56 155986 11 173920 Blade 57 156941 13 175147 Sh[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 12 52[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER917.275021 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 161122 Main Housing Assembly 74 169535 2 178317 R.H. Housing Assembly 75 161157 3 169522 Center Section Assembly 4 161125 Spacer 76 161153 5 142932 Seal-Lip 77 142884 6 142928 Wire Retaining Ring 79 178322 7 142933 Retaining Ring 80 16115[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I CRANKCASEJ 3 / || o-_le t7 V © $-- -7 A v 0[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 I(OHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 HEADNALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 1. 24-032-01-S (Includes 2, 3) 2. 2. 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather 3. 24-096-59-S Cover, breather 3. 24-294*13-S 4. M-645020-S Screw,[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER917.275021 " KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITION/ELECTRICALI _h7 I--t _--I AIR INTAKE I SLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESI e--S . tl € 14 9 I r; I | 7_ 56[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 1. 24°027-20-S Housing, blower (Includes (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 2- 4) 18-S) 2. 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (3) 2. M-403025-S S[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM I ! $ g I ENGINE CONTROLS I 8 I 3 2_ _ 7 _ (/_ _ ! OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I /]17 ,,._ I _4 $ 58[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1. 2. 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 M8x1.25x80 (2) Starter, solenoid shift NInCludes 4-7) ut, hex. flange M8x125[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFT I EXHAUST J FUELSYSTEMJ / t 11 s • ), / lS 60[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275021 I(OHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1. 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) I. 2. 52-139-09-S Plug, cup 2. EXHAUST 3. KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 4. 2. 25-072-04-S Stud, M8xl.25x33 (4) 5. 6. -- PA[...]

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

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