Sears 917.275223 manual

Owner's Manual 25.0 HP ELECTRIC START 48" MOWER AUTOMATIC GARDEN TRACTOR Model No. 917.275223 • 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: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Crafts[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 9 Operation ............................................ 14 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 21 Maintenance .......[...]

IMPORTANT: This cuffing machine is capable of amputating hands and foot 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 instructionsin the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are[...]

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 starling 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 ANDTYPE: REGULAR OILTYPE SAE 10W30 API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OILCAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5PINTS W/O FILTER:4.0PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION GAP: .030") RC12YC GROUND FORWARD: 5.8 SPEED_MPH): REVERSE: 2.1 ]'IRE FRONT: 14 PSI PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING 15AM[...]

Steering Wheel © Steedng Sleeve SteedngWheellnse_ Steedng Sleeve Extension Seat (1) Washer 17132 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Mower _)Flanged (5) Retainer Spdngs P'ms (_ (double loop) (1)Front Plate Assembly (2) Retainer Spdngs (single loop) 4) Adjusting Bar Gauge Wheels (4) Retainer _ _ _4) Wheels (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 1[...]

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

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 tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set wi[...]

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 between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions). • , .- Label 3&qu[...]

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 Operation sec[...]

7. Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spdng with loops up as shown. 8. Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer spdngs as shown. 9. Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes an[...]

V'CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product. Please review the following checklist: ./'All assembly instructionshave been completed. ./No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is prepedy prepared and charged, (Minimum 1 h[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,NEON ENO, NEOFF O.L_RESSURE L,OHTSON D_.P T FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r 'l R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING B[...]

KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiadze yourself with the locations of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hourmeter Ignition Light Switch Choke Ammeter Attachment Control Clutch Lift Motion Drive Belt Te[...]

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 PARKIN[...]

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 dud[...]

TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing yo_Jr 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 starting, readthe warm and cold aiart_g prucedums baiow. 6, Insert key into ignition and rum key clockwise to =START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuouslyfor more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few min[...]

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. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Disengage par[...]

FILL IN DARES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICe. Check Brake Operation _ I_ Check Tire pressure _ V' Check Operator presence and 1" InterlOCk Systems It_ R Check for Loose Fastenera _ _7 Sl'm rpen/Re place Mower Blades I//4 T Lubrication Cha_t I_ tl_ 0 Check Batte W LeVel R C_n BetteP/and Terminals _ Check Tmnsaxle COOling Adjust Blade[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stoppingdistance 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 (See =P[...]

• Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts fight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE'. The odginal equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance tree. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers, Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TE[...]

Oil Drain Valve CaT_ Drain 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 brosh or compressed air to remove dirt and stubbem dded gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKEICOOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and [...]

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE ORADJUSTMENTS: 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 wh[...]

SuspensionA_ _i,i_ Adjustment _-""_ Nut 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 beth 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 [...]

Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged Pc_ition) _ ,;7 // R.H. Mandrel Cover T Electric Clutch Idler Pulleys Spring Arm R.H. Mandrel R,H. Suspension Arm Primary Idler 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 ma[...]

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a buiti-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 your nearest authorized service canter/ departm[...]

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not hodzontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steedng wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steedng operation. Toe-in was set at the f[...]

REPLACING BAT'rERY _kCAUTION: 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, dags, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from ecoldental grounding. 1. Lift hood to raised positio[...]

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-read 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 thr[...]

NOTE: The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted. 2. Idle soeed 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 settino - With throttle control lever in slow position[...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor v_l 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 stodng in any enclosure. 1RACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM _111 not start Hard to start Englnewlll not turn over Engine clicks but #111 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 fuel. 8. Loose or damaged widng. 9. Carburetor out of adjustment, 10.Engine valve[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 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. Stale or dirty fuel. Excessive vibration Engine contln ues to [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mowerbladeswlll 1. Obstruction in clutch 1, Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. ddve belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley, 3, Replace idler pulley, 4. Frozen blade mandrel, 4. Replace blade mandrel, Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow, discharge Headligh[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 SCHEMATIC IGNITION S_TCH OFF MeG+A1 NONE ON • LJ_IT BeAI L+_ ON B + A1 NONE _TART BeS÷AI NONE WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTF= IF WIRING INSULATED CUPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. ON C+F,B+E_AeD OFF C+GIB+H RELAY GFC REMOVABLE NON4:tEMOVABLE CONNECTIONS C[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 ELECTRICAL 26 29 38[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 8olt 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 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 166184 Harness Socket Ught W/4152J 22 41523 Bulb Light [...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 37 _-17 44 17 7 v 21 17 23 40[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY pART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 175465 Rail, Frarne RH 44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Fro_t Rh 2 175282 Drawbar, Gt 45 176018 Bracket Asm., Susp Ch;_s.Rh 4 73800700 Nut, Lock HeX 7/16 Unc 47 17490668 Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 1/2 5 163976X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl _0 175476 Bracke[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 GROUND DRIVE 77 120 42[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 ..... Transaxle Hydro Gear 106 142918 311-3500 (See Breakdovm) 107 154739 2 9396E Key 1/4 x 114 x 2 108 142917 6 STD561210 Pin, Co(ler 111 156240 7 140507 Wheel, HL_ Assembly 112 156104 9 14(;O80 Bod, Hub 114 73800500 20 73940800 Nut 117 739006_0 22 17839[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 STEERING 32 23 22 31 7 8 44[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 STEERING KEY pART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159944X428 Wheel, Steering 2 178557 Axle Asrn., Front 3 6855M Fitting, Grease 4 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 5 161848 Sp_n@e As_, P,H 6 6266H Beadng, Race Thrust Harden 7 121748)( Washer 25132 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring, Klip#T5304-75 9 121232X Cap, Spindle 10 74781044 Bolt, F[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 ENGINE 25 16 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 ...... 2 149723 8 121361X g 177748 10 175288 11 174605 12 143996 15 151346 18 108227X 17 106083X 15 161493 20 1T/328X428 21 164863 22 175441X428 24 STD551237 25 73g_0600 26 3645J 27 139277 28 7934R 29 137180 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Engine (See BreakdoWn) 31 145006 Cli[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 SEATASSEMBLY 18 5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140124 Seat 14 72050412 Bo_t,Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 15 121249X Spacer, Split 3 140675 Strap,Fender 16 123740X Sprlng,Cprsn 4 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 17 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 5 145006[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 DECALS 18 17 15 15 17 22 12 8 I KEY PART NO. NO. 1 164O96 2 149516 3 171702 4 171703 5 140837 6 133644 7 177664 8 164884 9 163204 10 156439 11 177781 12 177554 16 11 DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Decal Battery DNGRJPSN ENGAsrn Decal Hood RH Craftsman Decal Hood LH Craftsman Decal Brake Parking Saddle Decal Maintenance Deca[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.275223 LiFT ASSEMBLY 23 KEY pART NO. NO. 1 121006X 2 177535 3 159189 4 12000(T22 5 19292016 6 71110624 7 175830 8 175831 g 122364X 10 2876H 11 175375 12 163552 15 STD541437 16 674A247 18 143363 19 S]1Y351037 20 5328J 21 STD523710 23 STD624C08 24 73350800 2_ 7368O80O 29 150233 30 110807X 7_26 24 78 75 KEY PART DESCRIPTION[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 MOWER DECK 46 46 ili " 50[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NU MBER 917.275223 MOWER DECK KEY pART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 174348 DeckWeldrnent Mower 48 49 73680600 3 138017 Bracket Asm., Swey Bar 50 72110612 5 4939M Retainer Spdng 52 175820 6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear(Sway 56 155986 Bar) 57 156941 8 174365 Bod 7/16 Asm. Blade 97 133943 11 173920 Blade 98 174370 13 174360 Sh[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 311.3500 I 52[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 31%3500 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIP'nON 1 161122 Main Housing Assembly 74 169535 Ball Brg 6205-1 2 178317 R.H, Housing Assembly 75 161157 Seal l"ld X 2.0472" X 6.375" 3 153522 Center Seclion Assembly 76 161153 Shaft=, Axle 4 161125 Spacer 77 142884[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV724, TYPE NUMBER 69551 CYLINDER HEAD VALVI_ & BREATHER I .:1 !, z_ /2s ? 0--19 5 54[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV724,TYPE NUMBER 69551 H EADNALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY pART KEY pART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-033-01-S Kit, breather cover wlgasket 1 24-032-01-S Seal, all front _lnoiude_s 2--4) 2 Crankcase 2 24-041.23-S Gasket, breather 3 24-096-59-S Cover, breather 3 24-294-13-S 4[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV724, TYPE NUMBER 69551 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL I r pz 0 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES i It--_, lO | | AIR INTAKE I ii I tl II 3 56[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV724, TYPE NUMBER 69551 IGNiTION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 1 24-027-32-S Housing, blower (Includes _lncludes 2-4, and 24 1"t3 2-4 8-S) 2 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (3 2 M-403025-S Scre[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV724, TYPE NUMBER 69551 STARTING SYSTEM I .__ _._ _._,.E CONTROLS p _ l ,r _ 4 .1_ ___ 7 15 :}IL PAN LUBRICATIONI 1% t 58[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV724, TYPE NUMBER 69551 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PANILUBRICAllON KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-83f1080-S Screw, hex. flange 1 M-645025-S M8x1.25x80 (2) 2 25-098-08-S Starter, solenoid shift 2 M-631005-S assembly (IncludeS 4-7) 3 24-755-59-S 3 M-84108g-s Nut, hex[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV724, TYPE NUMBER 69551 CRANKSHAFT I ,-¢ --1 EXHAUST J FUEL SYSTEM I / 1 n 7[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV724,TYPE NUMBER 69551 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY pART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-853-81.S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 1 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) (Includes 2-4) 2 52-139-09-S Plug, cup 2 24-041-15.S Casket, carburetor 3 24-053-27 Carburetor assembly (For[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL /_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I _J_ greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme I caut'_ng diraction on slopes. | I[...]

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