Craftsman 917.27538 manual

Owner's Manual JCRRFTSMRN°J LAWN TRACTOR 17.5 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.275380 [_ 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 ....................................... 18 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. WARNING: In order to preventac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire[...]

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: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (GAP: .030") Ground Speed Forward: 5.2 (MPH): Reverse: 2.7 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 12 PSI Charging System: 3 Amps Battery 5 Amps Headl[...]

Steering Wheel Insert (1) 5/16 Lock Washer Steerin_ Boot Steering Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 -_-'_ Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1 Washer 1Lf)/32x 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 knob 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 I1 REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST REVERSE ENGINE ON OPERATION SYSTEM(ROS) FUEL OIL PRESSURE SLOW IGNITION SWITCH 0 G o, I ® @ ENGINE OFF ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED ol OVE[...]

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 Light Switch Throttle[...]

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[...]

• 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 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 attachmentlift to highest posi- tion with attachment lift control. 2. Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is [...]

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, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move t[...]

MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of[...]

MAINTENANCE SOHEOU'E F ILL IN OATES ASYOUCOMPLETEREGULARSERVlCE "_'__O_'_'-O'_" _ _" %_ %_ _£x_ _.O'" i,f _r/_ _E RVICED A TES C :i;; kkTBiraek; rOpe[ _i ° n _ Check Operator Presence and T ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners _ Ks A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades V'3 C Lubrication Chart V _[...]

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[...]

TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharp- ening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while [...]

Change the oil after every 25 hours of op- eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before start- ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature [...]

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Debris may clog the engine's air cool- ing system. Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage. Air Screen Clean out chaff and debris _4 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) Repl[...]

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[...]

6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring. 7. Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring. 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 Adj[...]

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 INSTALLATION - 1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys 2. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. 3. Insta[...]

Engine Pulley Clutching Idler _ Stationary Idler j Center Span ............ Keeper Transmission Input Pulley 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 engi[...]

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 b[...]

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. _CAUTION: 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 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 =ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change (continued) spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Replace fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 9. Wat[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet gra[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 02836 193374 / 390 BATTERY ,it, RED A -" RED AMMETER FUSE (OPTIONAL) SOLENOID STARTER i i i TO I C7 i i i i I i i i __ CLUTCH / BRAK-E BLACK GRAY IGNITION O_(- _ PARKAPLUG_ UNIT (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) BLUE F BLUE r-'l HOUR 8L_CK METER I FUEL I (OPTIONAL) I LINE I I I C HARGDI NG@SY6SoT[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 24. 42 41 22 , _21 I / i I { i 26 / // tt 33 J 30 / / / I 48 52 29 ! / / // ! // ! / / I 1 34[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery Fender 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 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga. w/16 wire red 26 175158 Fus[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 / 28 39 278 209 _/5 @/5 208 2O7 209 208 209 _209 60 6O 74 209 -209 37 ;j209 14 3_ 38_114 208 chassis-Laser-It.stlt 27 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. 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 144 175582 1[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 GROUND DRIVE 32 52 32 16 30 78 76 dfive.hydro,stlt_72 1 74 75 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275380 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Transaxle Peerless LTH2000 70 134683 (See Breakdown) 74 137057 8 192502 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 75 121749X 10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 76 STD581075 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 77 123583X 15 74490544 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr.[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275380 STEERING ASSEMBLY -38 / / x i / i / ............... J / "--'2 ....... 2-" ..... r_ i _42 88 65 67 67 67 /'3 _ 82 / 1" / / _ 40 15 steering pl.lt 58 43 / 8 / • f 40[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 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 Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748X Washer 25t32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring, Klip 9 3366R Beari[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275380 31 40 29 33 78 37 33 81 I 14 78 23 72 62 / 13 4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.lcyl 17 42[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275380 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170545 2 17720408 3 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 23 169837 29 137180 31 187750 32 140527 33 123487X 37 137040 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 10010500 72 71070512 78 17060620 81 73510400 NOTE: All component 1 inch = 25.4 mm Control Throttle/Choke S[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 SEAT ASSEMBLY 17 seaUt.knob_9 5 11 12 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 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 Washer 13/32 x 314 x 10 Ga. Clip Push In Hinged N[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 13 6 3 7 7 1 X 2 13 10 4 20 11 15-- 14 12 16 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 193307 Decal, Oper. Instr. 13 186787 2 194161 Decal, Hood Replacement 14 160396 3 186280 Decal, Hood, R.H. 15 186377 4 186281 Decal, Hood, L.H. 16 172331 5 179128 Decal, Deck "B" 42" 20 149516 6 1336[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275380 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 11 19 13 13 6 19 13 3 6 5 20 o 161718 20 15 lift-rh,lpiece 3 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21t32 x 1 x21 Ga. 6 120183X Bearing Nylong 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L.H. 12 139[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275380 MOWER DECK 67 34 42 D man-t-path stlt 3 21 2 16 1 10-.--< 9 .---_ 18 18 27 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 36 131494 2 STD533107 Bolt 37 STD551037 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 Bar Sway D[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275380 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 79_ _2" 25 206 1 _ 150 o7 _15 # 0 06_0 li5 87 157 _113 3_2 _49_ _ _) (_114_, " 87 3 I_[ " 191 • ............... 204 190 203 I / o 208 200 25 / 105 1 O' 28 185-- i _ "" "" 184 _ I" 50[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772151 Cover LH. 70 786196 Spacer .625.765 3 770135 Case 79 792201 Spring 5 776355 Counter Shaft 85 792154 Oil Fill Plug 6 778263 Spur Gear 11T 87 788088A Oil Seal 3/4" 9 786197 Neutral Sleeve (.572) 99 79[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 27 307_ 3@ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 20@ 6170 61_ 691_ 524 @ 8420 868 (_) 24 943 O 1266 0 434 741 lOI' 11_ 584_ 1264'_ I 1019 LABEL KIT ] I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL ] [ 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 12 156 22_ 2O 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 y 238 O @ 35 1022 103z 6170 1022 914 ¢? 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7 51_ 617 0 1022 868 6240 1 O2: 616_ 4o4,_ _ G14_ /_ /_%_5°5<_ J 267 _, 334 53[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 1091 I 947 108A 634A,_ e. 118 601 1266 0 1266A O 93'_ 95 e' 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 231_' 105 _ 137 0 276@ 634 e 1060 142 6170 117,_ 987(_ 1266 0 1266A O 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51(_ 1370 276@ 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707, TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 305A 643 1267 30_ 801 803_ 310 1 _ __I 5o_ 462 ! 797 " 802 1783A.@_ 513 801A 544A _ 31o_ 803A NOTE: For Replacement Starter Motor, See Reference 309. 729 697 _ 74 1070 1051& 55[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,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 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 383 89838 404 691691 431 697122 445 698083 462 691261 474 696459 503 691532 505 691251 510 693699 510A 497606 513 692024 523 697086 524 691032 525 697184 544 692034 544A 390837 552 697144[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION (O1 (.O ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. _ 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. Exercise extr[...]

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