Craftsman 917.27528 manual

Owner's Manual J CRAFTSMAN'J GARDEN TRACTOR 27.0 HP, 48" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.275280 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. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation ...................... 7 Operation .............................................. 9 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 16 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 senous injury or death. _Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERTt!! YOUR SAFETY IS iNVOLVED. CAUTION: In order to prevent accident[...]

DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recomm[...]

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or i[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity and Type: Dil Type API-SF-SJ): 5.0 Gallons Unleaded Regular SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.5 Pints W/O Filter: 4.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 - 5.8 Reverse: 0 - 2.1 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 10PSI Charg[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all [...]

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) WARNING: Before starting, read, understand 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 above asse[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BA'I-r ERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ! LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH L[...]

KNOWYOUR 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. Motion Drive Belt Tension Handle Light Switch Ammeter ignitio H°urmeter Position Choke Switc[...]

I_ he 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 T[...]

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[...]

TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Freewheel 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 i[...]

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting 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 a few minut[...]

5. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake. 6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged 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 [...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _p FILL iN DATES _ AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation _ Check 33re Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems If R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades T Lubdcation Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Bells Check Engine[...]

TRACTOR 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 adjusted. (See 'q-O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (S[...]

NOTE: The odginal 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 BATTERYAND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Remove terminal guard. 2. Disconnect BLA[...]

ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run propedy using a dirty air fi_ter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or eve[...]

I& WARNING: TO AVIOD 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 a[...]

8. Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown. 9. Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brackets. NOTE; [...]

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance "B" at front and rear tip of blade • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are equal in len[...]

Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged Position) ;, a.H, Mandrel Cover_ Electric Pulley Idler Pulleys Arm R.H. Suspension Arm Primary Idler Arm a.H, Mandrel TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC- ONDARY) DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). 2. Remove screws fro[...]

L.H. Secondary Mandrel Idler Arm Idler Pulley Secondary Arm Center Mand_l Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt B.H. Mandrel 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 t[...]

3. Remove belt from all idler pulleys, transaxle pulley and then from engine pulley. Retainer a Drive Tension Handle Engine Pulley Transaxle Pulley _,_ Belt Keeper Flat Idler Belt Keeper Keeper Clutching V-Idler Keeper Clutching Flat Idler Idler BELT INSTALLATION - 1. Install new belt around engine pulley first, then around transaxle pulley and las[...]

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 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONTWHEEL- 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. 3. Repair tire and[...]

Terminal Keps Nul Access .. _ .. _. Door _ Terminal .': Guard _ Hex Bolt itive d) le (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. 4. Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELA[...]

4. Reassemble air cleaner. Closed for Full TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the adj[...]

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 wi[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Enginewill not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE CORRECTION 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 Loss of power (continued) Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven CAUSE CORRECTION 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. not rotate (con't) drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4, Contact aSears or other qualified service cent[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 SCHEMATIC [ _)AMMETER /) IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF _ + G ÷ A1 NONE ON + UGHTS B+AI L÷A2 ON B÷A1 NONE START 3 + S + A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. RED RED WHITE B[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 16 i i 34[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hax Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603,1 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 21 175449 Harness Socket Ught Halogen 25 150755 Cable 4 Ga. 31&q[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _15 21 161 158 17 144 7_ 28 17 130 130 122 159 _1 "_'7 56 _"-3o :36[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180372 Rail, Frame RH 2 175282 Drawbar, Gt 5 180639X418 Dash 6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 8 145166 Support, Battery 14 175260X615 Hood Asm 15 161841 Lens LH 16 121794X Cover, Access 17 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x .75 16 1[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 GROUND DRIVE 117 128 127 120 153_ 142_ 122, _2 33 6 46 77 36 38[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PARt" NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 Transaxle Hydre Gear 94 133835 311-3500 (See Breakdown) 98 141004 2 7070E Key 114 x 2.5 106 142918 3 7563R WasherThrustAxle Hardened 107 154739 6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 108 142917 7 140507 Wheel, Hub Assembly 9 140080 Bolt, Hub 111 156240 20 73940800[...]

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STEERING TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 175139X418 2 178557 3 6855M 4 161849 5 161848 6 6266H 7 121748X 8 120O0029 9 121232X 10 74781044 11 136518 12 73901000 13 121749X 14 STD551137 15 STD541537 16 145163 17 137347 18 175572 19 156011 20 177646X418 21 159945 22 155105 23 152927 25 74780616 26 175140X418 27 3366R 2[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 25 21__20 84 18 18 15 17 26 37 / 39 81 43 8 4O 69 29 I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I KEY NO. 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 35 PART NO. 149723 121361X 177748 175287 174605 143996 179115 1092273( 106082X 179124X418 177328X505 164863 175441X505 STD551237 73920600 3645J 139277 7834R 137180 14[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 LIFT ASSEMBLY 40 43 35 73 38 34 31 23 7O 76 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 23 24 26 29 30 31 32 33 34 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 121006X Rod Asm.. Lever 35 138057 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 38 155097 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 39 123935X 12000022 E-RingTruam#5133-87 40 17060516 19292016 Washer 29132 x[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 SEAT ASSEMBLY 12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 177978 2 140551 3 140675 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 171877 10 182493 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 121249)( 16 123740X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap, Fender Clip, Push In, Hinged Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w Sems [...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 DECALS 2O KEY PART NO. NO, 1 182221 2 182795 3 180983 4 180984 5 181470 6 133644 7 1815g3 8 180978 9 180978 10 156439 11 181252 12 178455 13 177554 14 175291 15 177376 8 7 8 18 6 3 5 4 15 13 14, 11 12 24 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instructions 16 180979 Decal, Hp Engine 17 149516 Decal, Hood RH Decal[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 MOWER DECK 46 21 116 18 26 46[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 52 3 178915 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 56 6 4939M RetainerSpring 57 156941 6 178024 Sway Bar 91 180535 8 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 94 176066 11 180(354 Blade 95 180534 13 174360 Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing 97 133943 14 174358 MandrelAsm. 9[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 311-3500 157 o I I I __53 52 54 2g 48[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 311-3500 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 78 161158 5 142932 Seal-Lip 77 142884 6 142928 Wire Retaining Ring 79 178322 7 142933 Retaining Ring 80 161[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005 CYLtNDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I I: 32 _--30 I 35 f , I_]zlU_16 _'_, 25 7-- _js __ _ 711 1_14 _12 o --15 0--16 s jt8 CRANCASEJ 0--19 _ _ 718 10 15 j 9_) V © 0-, © © 50[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24-033-03-S t, 2. 24-041-23oS 3. 24-096-87-S 4. 25-139-60-S 5. M-645020-S 25-351-01-S 24-755-66-S 6. 7. 8. 24-411-05-S 9. 24-041-37-S 10. 24-318-72-S 11. 25-186-01-S 12. 24-599-[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0005 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I 5 26 °--, o-__0"--,, _L..I= 17 1_S BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 14 8 /1 _J AIR INTAKE J 3_O 1 0--7 k© IS 52[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL 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 (Includes 2-4, and 24 113 18-S) 2. 24-100-01-S 2. M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 3. 25-139-16-S (4) 4. 2[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0005 STARTING SYSTEMJ 1 @ cm5 ENGINE CONTROLS] s 4 tP!$ 19 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION J /, 11[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1. M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange 1. M8x1.25x80 (2) 2. 25-098-08-S Starter, solenoid shift 2. assembly (Includes 3-6) 3. 3. 25-435-04-S Kit, solenoid 4. 25-755-33-S Kit, pinion drive ([...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005 CRANKSHAFT J FUEL SYSTEMJ EXHAUST I / 1 5 I 6 7 9 12 13 8 / 14 56[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275280 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740, TYPE NUMBER 0005 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 2. 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 2. 25-072-04-S Stud M8x1.25x33 (4) -- PA-CV740S-0005Replacement Engine - - 24-782-23 Mini[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that Its left edge Is vertically parallel to • tree trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of[...]

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