Craftsman 917.27537 manual

Owner's Manual CRRFTSMRN ° LAWN TRACTOR 1 7.5 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.275370 i_ 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 Rules and In[...]

Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................... 3 Product Specifications ............................ 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation ........................ 8 Operation .............................................. 11 Maintenance Schedule......................... 17 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. _I, WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place[...]

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 dispensernozzle. • 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 nozz[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Unleaded and 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 Forward: (MPH): 1st 1.1 2nd 1.4 3rd 2.2 4th 3.3 5th 4.4 6th 4.9 Reverse: 1.4 Tire Pressure: Fr[...]

Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 _ Steering Wheel Adapter i I I i Steering Wheel @ (1) Large Flat Washer © (1) 5/16 Lock Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Seat (1) Washer @ 17/32 x1-3/16 x12 Gauge _(1 ) Knob Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet (2) Keys 7[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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 tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench se[...]

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. 8. Get off seat without moving its ad- justed position. 9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. Seat Seat Shoulder Bolts Flat Washer djustment KnobN CHECK BATTERY 1. Lift seat pan to raised position. NOTE: If this battery[...]

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overin- flated 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 DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower hous- ing should be properly [...]

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 ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) oi OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE m ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED [...]

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. Attachment Clutch Lever Ignition Switch ROS "ON" Position Light Switch / t Lift Le[...]

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[...]

• The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desire[...]

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) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is clos[...]

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 6. When engine starts, leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms up and begins to run roughly. Once rough running begins, imme- diately move the throttle control to the fast position. Engine warm-up may take from several seconds to several minutes (the colder the temperature, the longer t[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _____ FILL IN DATES /_/@_/_-_,_" AS YOU COMPLETE /_'_ _'_ _.Oq'_ " BE OLAR SERV,CE OATES Check Operator Presence and T ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners I1_ II_s I_ A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_3 C Lubrication Chart II/ I_ 0 Check Battery Level _4 a Clean Battery and Terminals I_ I1_ Check Tra[...]

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 Adjustmentssection 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 instructions supplied 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 b[...]

6. Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve. 7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, tighten dips[...]

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line. Clamp_" Clamp I Filter 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 yo[...]

TO INSTALL MOWER 1. Raise attachment lift leverto its highest position. 2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec- tor shield to right side of tractor. 3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position. 4. Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs. 5. Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs. 6[...]

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be re- placed without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). 2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. 3. Pull belt away from mower. BELT IN[...]

5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. 6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual). Engine Pulley-- [A Center Clutching Idler j Keeper Stationary Idler Transaxle TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever i[...]

2. Connect one end of the BLACKcable 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 tank and battery. 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. W[...]

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. _WARNING: Neverstore 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 w[...]

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 CORRECTION 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 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. S[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poorcut-uneven continued 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" 4. Bent blade mandrel.[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 BATTERY A_,_MFER FUSE (OPTIONAL) SOLENOID STARTER ': II / i© ", 0-_ , _ a i a k i i '-=-2 C[LTTC I_ 7B-R,_K=E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) £ SEAT SWITCH = = I := REVERSE SWITCH r---_ -u SHORTING CONNECTOR 8LACK _f,_ l"_ I NOT IN REVERSE BLACK GRAY IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUI[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 ELECTRICAL 90_ _ . ........ i i 42 41 22 1 I 1 I I I / I 26 25 / / / l O: II / // / // 32[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 163465 2 74760412 8 176689 16 176138 21 183759 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 175158 27 73510400 28 4207J 29 192749 30 193350 33 140403 34 110712X 40 193374 41 71110408 42 131563 43 178861 48 140844 52 141940 90 180499 92 193465 93 192540 94 191834 DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex Hd 1/4[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 212 / 28 39 278 31 209 _/5 @/5 208 209 208 60 74 209 60 -209 37 _209 14 38_ 38_4 208 chassis-Laser-It.stlt 27 34[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 2 176554 5 155272 9 193510X012 10 STD533710 11 174996 13 172105X010 14 17490608 17 185682X613 18 184921 26 STD541437 28 193258 29 174332X599 30 192394X613 31 139976 37 17490508 38 175710 39 174714 60 72140606 64 154798 74 73680600 142 175702 143 186689 [...]

GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 77 37 • 48 75 26 27 53 drive-fender.stlL41 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 63 (See Breakdown) 64 2 146682 Spring Brake Return 65 3 123666X Pulley Transaxle 66 4 12000028 Ring Retainer 69 5 121520X Strap Torque 30 Degrees 70 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 74 8 192502 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 75 10 STD561210 Pi[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 STEERING ASSEMBLY -38 -_97 J J _ t t ,_42 _ 71 65 67 67 67 J , J" 3 82 _ 1" steering pl.lt 58 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 186780 Steering Wheel 2 175131 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.FI. 4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.FI. 5 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring,[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 40 I 33 23 37 29 38 72 62 81 E 78 / 13 4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.lcyl 49 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170545 2 17720408 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 23 169837 29 137180 31 187750 32 140527 33 123487X DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. Control, Throttle/Choke 37 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 38 1/4-20[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 SEAT ASSEMBLY 5 8_ °q '! 17 seat It.knob 9 12 6 /1 21 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 188716 Seat 2 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 3 71110616 Bolt 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. 5 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged 6 STD541437 Nut 7 124181X Spring, Seat 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 9 19131614 Washer 1[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 14 6 11 7 3 5 14 10 8 12 15 16 13 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 193308 2 186377 3 186280 4 179128 5 186281 6 133644 7 195879 8 138047 9 186282 10 149516 DESCRIPTION Decal Fender Opr. Inst. Decal HP Engine Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Hood RH Deck Hood LH Customer Maintenance Replacement Battery Fen[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 19 13 32 13 32 19 13 6 5 2O 18 20 _" 15 lift-rh.lpiece 3 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 DESCRIPTION Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly Shaft Assembly, Lift Pin, Groove E-Ring Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 G[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 MOWER DECK 67 185 ii47142 5 6 f 19 21 42 D man-topath stir 3 16 21 28 29 27 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 44 140088 2 STD533107 Bolt 45 STD624003 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 46 137729 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck 48 133944 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 52 139888 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 35A 29B 5 47 O _71B 8 70 6A 82 11 83 18 4 ;426 MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE i-o_',,;,_o% 'o' ] 79 51 29 35 157 41A (_ 42A 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-5450 REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 42 792073A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A 4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075 5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790025 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 45 786066 6[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707, TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 25_ 27 307_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20@ 6170 868_) 943 O 81_ 524 @ 1022 691 (_ 8420 1266 0 I 1019 LABEL KIT ] I 1088OWNER'S MANUAL I [ 1036 EMISSION LABEL ] 11 .Jl 24 43,_ 741 584_ 1264_ 15_ 41 12 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 238 g5 1 o22 6170 1022 914 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 868 13_ ..4_ 635.m4_ 524 O 102_: 616_ 404,, _ 614_ /!J 216 _ 1_ 267 _' 334 49[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 142_ 117 _}-- 106 105 137 276@ 95o_ [ 1091 1869 127 G 108A _ e,. 118 4311 1266 0 1266A 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 127_ 231_ 51 276@ 105 _ 137 634__ 93_ 106 [_ 142 6170 95e 117_ 987(_ 1266@ 1266A 0 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51% 137 0 276@ 50[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 305A _ 3041 968 3o_ 1265 801 (_ 603 _ 310 1 802 (_ 87-q-- _o1_ (_ 783A_ 544A 310 [ 513_ 803A _A _/311A NOTE: For Replacement Starter Motor, See Reference 309. 729 697 _ 363 51[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 697174 2 399265 3 391086 4 697106 5 698147 7 692410 9 697109 10 697157 11 697113 12 697110 13 690360 15 690946 16 697127 20 690947 22 692125 23 693557 24 222698 25 697159 697160 697162 697163 26 697164[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275370 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 851 692424 404 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 868 690968 431 697122 Elbow-Intake 876 495877 445 698083 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 877 393456 462 691261 Washer (Starter Cabl[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION O7 O7 ...... ..,,... ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. _[i 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[...]

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