Craftsman 917.2754 manual

Owner's Manual JCRRFTSMRN°J LAWN TRACTOR 18.0 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.275400 [_ 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 an[...]

Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications ........................... 6 AssemblyPre-Operation ........................ 8 Operation ............................................. 11 Maintenance ....................................... 17 Maintenance Sche[...]

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, adjustingor 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[...]

• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipmentwith 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 nozz[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 1.25 Gallons Capacity 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: 5.5 (MPH): Reverse: 2.4 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 12 PSI Charging Sys[...]

Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 U Steering Wheel Steering Extension Shaft (1) Large Flat Washer u I I w Steering Wheel Adapter (1) 5/16 Lock Washer Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet[...]

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 bolt securely. Seat Seat Shoulder Bolts Flat Washer Adjustment Knob CHECK BATTERY 1. Lift seat pan to raised position. NOTE: If this battery[...]

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- rect 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 REVERSE ENGINE ON OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE SLOW IGNITION SWITCH 0 G 6 ENGINE OFF ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED[...]

KN OW YOU R TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR 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 ..... - Lever Plunger 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SE[...]

TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equi[...]

Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply[...]

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 7. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM[...]

FILL IN DATES /_/_X'x_'_/_ _ " AS YOU COMPLETE /__/_ _4 _/_/O.Oq. _" REGULAR SERVICE /_r/_'_VSERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T ROS Systems I_ R Check for Loose Fasteners If ll_s If A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 11_3 C Lubrication Chart I_ I_ 0 Check Battery Level 1_4 R [...]

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[...]

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 bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced,it should remain in a horizontalposition. If either end of the blade moves downward,sharpen the[...]

Oil Drain Valve Closed and Locked Position Yellow Cal: Drain Tube 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. Rem[...]

MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG(S) Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" sect[...]

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all movi[...]

8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring. 9. Install belt onto engine pulley. 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[...]

3. Install mower(See "To Install Mower" in this section of this manual). Mandrel Idler Pulley 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 [...]

Engine Pulley Clutching Idler I_ _ I Keeper 11 _,,_ TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE- VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. 1. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. 2. Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not [...]

If "jumper cables"are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT:Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat[...]

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 CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CORRECTION CAUSE 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel. Loss of power (cont.) Excessive vibration Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat w[...]

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

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275400 SCHEMATIC 02831 193372 IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF M+G+A1 _UN/OVERRIDE B+A1 RUN B+A1 L+A2 START B + S + A1 BATTERY o,II SOLENOL D STARTER BLAOK GRAY P IGNITION UNIT s_ 'ARK GAP PLUGS (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) BLUE HOUR BU'.CK METER I FUEL I (OPTIONAL) I LINE I I BLUE CH[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 / i i 4 I 24 41 _- 26 i / 25 I / / 34[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery 16 176138 Switch, Interlock 21 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga. 11" red 25 193149 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275400 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 25 26 @/s 28 39 278 208 26 207 209 208 33 10 209 13 208 209 14 38 145 34 26 chassis-Laser-It.stlt 47 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 193510X012 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 11 174996 Panel, Dash, L H. 13 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 185682X613 Hood Assembly 18 184921 Bumper [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 GROUND DRIVE 32 16 3_ 52 95 62 36 35 _39 116 52 37 36 35 I 30 29 i 252 ._ 22 55 19 25 151 51 / 74 75 78 drive-hydro.stlt 53 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Transaxle Peerless LTH2000 66 154778 (See Breakdown) 69 142432 8 192706 Rod Shift Fender 70 134683 10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 74 137057 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 75 121749X 15 74490544 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr.5 76 STD581[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275400 STEERING ASSEMBLY 97 39 / , ( , ....... _ ....... j' ]+"-'---_ 1 t _ 42 i J 91 43 _ 88 46 8_ 47 67 67 67 j , J" 3 82 _ 1" , / / is 40 steering pl.lt 58 28 3O 8 4O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 186780 Steering Wheel 2 175131 Axle Assembly 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 5 6266H Washer Thrust 6 121748X Washer 25t32 x 1-5t8 x 16 Ga. 7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring, Klip 9 3366R Washer Thrust 10 175121[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275400 31 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 23 81 14 72 62 13 I 78 engine-bs.lcyl 17 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170545 2 17720408 3 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 23 169837 29 137180 31 185115 32 140527 33 123487X DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle/Choke Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 114-20 x 112 Engine, Briggs Mod[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_It.knob_9 12 5 8_ °-q '! I I I i I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I / - _i _ I / / KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART NO. 188716 180166 71110616 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17000616 19131614 180186 166369 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 3 7 7 10 2O 11 13 5 13 12 15 14 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 193307 2 193560 Decal 3 186280 Decal 4 186281 Decal 5 179128 Decal 6 133644 Decal 7 193545 Decal 9 186282 Decal 10 156439 Decal 11 138047 Decal 12 146046 Decal 16 DESCRIPTION Decal Oper. instr. Replacement Hood, R.H. Hood, L.H. Deck "B" 42&quo[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 4 3 2 6 5 19 13 32 13 ..-................_ 31_ 32 13 19 • 718 20 20 /"_ 161 15 lift-rh=l piece3 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 DESCRIPTION Washer Asm Inner Spring Wl Plunger Shaft Asm. Lift Pin Groove E[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275400 MOWER DECK 158 34 67 68 $0 .146 5 6 19//_ 21 42 deck man-t-path 3 29 18 21 28 23 24 25 26 27 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 34 72110612 2 STD533107 Bolt 36 131494 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 40 73900600 Front 44 140088 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 45 STD624003 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 46 137729 6 178024[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 79 #t 42A 1 _ 150 __ _ -- ___/_ 14- 47 1i5 87 _ _15 lo8 _)_,,. , _ _ ,, 81,_29 _56 5 _ (_, 31 _ 108 1,7 _8 _ __ _ ,_ _127 4_ 87 / 200 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 70 786196 Spacer .625.765 1 772151 Cover L.H. 79 792201 Spring 3 770135 Case 85 792154 Oil Fill Plug 5 776355 Counter Shaft 87 788088A Oil Seal 3/4" 6 778263 Spur Gear 11T 99 792141 Washer .3771D .058W 9 786[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 30 1330 REPAIR MANUAL ] 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINI_ 307_ 3_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20@ 6170 868_ 943 0 1022 51 (_ 691@ 0 524 _ 8420 1266 11 718 24 43,_ 16, 146_ 741 684'_ 11_ 584_ _' 9_ 1264I_ I 1019 LABEL KIT ] I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 238 @ 35 1022 6170 914 1022 1023 404_ _ 514 _ _505® 216/ _ 222 I_. ? . _ 267 _' 559 1267 968 1119_ 643 3091 801 _ 544 803_ 310! 802 @ 729 697 _ 1040 3o_ 1265 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 O 1022 868 516_ 789 305A 1070 1005 /63 _ I_J_ lO51_44 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 692 108 231 142 117 / _1o6 105 137 276 @ 950_ 1091 105A __ 127A 1127_ 276A@ 947A_ NIKKI 118 1266AO 1266 0 93_ 627_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95 104 _ 1270 231_ 105 _ 1370 @ 276 634¢ _ 1060 142 6170 117_ 987(_ 1266@ 1266A O I 77 CARBURETOR GA[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 697174 Cylinder Assembly 106 690577 O Seat-inlet 2 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 108 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 3 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 108A 695419 Valve-C[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275400 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 309 693551 Motor-Starter 868 690968 ,+ Seal-Valve 310 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 914 690960 Screw (Rocker Cover) 311 497608 Brush Set 943 690589 • SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover) 333 495[...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION L_ O1 ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. d_b WARNING: 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 ext[...]

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