Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LAWN TRACTOR 917.2759 Craftsman
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Owner's Manual CRRFTSMRH ° LAW TRACTOR 26.0 HR 48" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.275900 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.
Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 7 Operation ......................
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.
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.
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 dispenser nozzle. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 4 Gallons Capacity Unleaded and Type: Regular Oil Type SAE 10W30 'API-SG-SL): (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC Gap: .030") Ground Speed Forward: 0 - 5.
For Future Use Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKiD (See Operation section for location _dwfunction of controls) ARNING: Before starting, read, un- derstand 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.
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 SLOW IGNITION SWIT.
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.
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.
, 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.
TO OPERATE ON HILLS ,j_WARNJNG: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual. * Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills. * Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
4. Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. NOTE: During this step there will be no movement of drive wheels.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___/__o_ '" AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE _.._'_ _.4_ _4_ {4_ {4_4_'___fSERVlC E DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and .
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.
The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. 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.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil. 2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting. Oil Drain Valve Closed and Locked Position Yellow Cap Drain Tube 3.
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.
WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE 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.
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: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin.
BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH Nut f Front Plate Assembly Trunnion TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. 2. Lower mower to its lowest position. 3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket.
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual).
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 or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/ REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before op- erating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANS- MISSION" in the Operation section of this manual.
3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. 4. Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. 5. Reinstall terminal guard. 6. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary, check adjustment as described be- low before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.
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. AI:_WARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
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 Loss of power CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power (continued) Excessive vibration Engine dies whet tractor is shifted into reverse Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attach merit clutch engaged Poor cut = unever_ Mower blades wil not rotate CAUSE 7.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE 1.
SCHEMATIC TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 O _ SPARK PLUGS IGNITION GAP UNIT (2 PLUGS O ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) FUEL SHUT-OFF _'_ METER _ SOLENOID q q q iGNiTiON SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAK.
TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 ELECTRICAL 3O 11 i i j27 _ I I / / // / / 52 _ 93 _ 29 I ! / 34.
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray Battery 10 145211 Bolt Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Hol.
TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 217 90 31 209 /_, 155 _278 11 chassis-stealth.stlt 28 6O / 74 / 54 37 >209 / 209 /14 38 38_14 278 / 54 209 20 59 209 154_09 _278 13 209 36.
TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 9 193636X428 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 11 167203 Panel Dash L.
GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 32 .... 52 62 52 36 3O 35 36 35 53 / 77 16 16 @ 84 26 26/ 71 200 73 55 drive-hydro.stlt7 3 38.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - Transaxle, HydroGear, 64 Model 314-0510 (See Break down) 65 8 192502 Rod Shift Fend. 66 9 179334 Clutch Electric 69 10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 14 STD551131 Washer Lock Hvy 1/4 71 15 74490544 Bolt Hex FIghd 5/16-18 Gr.
TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 STEERING ASSEMBLY / j / 4O 13 65 46 6 t 67 43 / / / 8 steering stealth prem 11 4O.
TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 186094X428 2 184706 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 8 12000029 10 175121 11 STD551137 12 73940800 13 136518 15 145212 17 177.
ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 3_ 17 101 38 14 13 32 3_/33 37 112 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 17 i //116 engine-ko.twin 18 KEY PART NO.
TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 SEAT ASSEMBLY 15 17 12 seat It.knob 8 5 11 18 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 180598 2 180166 3 STD523710 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 18018.
DECALS TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 16 11 9 3 13 21 4 11 21 10 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 187407 2 138047 3 194023 4 194024 5 194027 6 193645 7 177918 8 178455 9 169239 10 156439 11 169189 12 178482 13 .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 LiFT ASSEMBLY lift-rh.lpc.stlt 14 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 179504 2 159476 3 188822 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 175830 11 175370 12 175371 13 4939M 15 175562 16 73350800 17 175689 DESCRIPTION Plunger Assembly Shaft Assembly, Lift Pin Groove E-Ring Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 MOWER DECK 46 112 114 49 J I 52 _37 i aa i i >30 121 46 47 18 mower deck.48prem stlt 46.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 46 137729 3 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 47 180808 5 4939M Retainer Spring 48 174368 6 178024 Arm, Suspension, Rear Sway Bar 49 73900600 Deck 50 72110612 8 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm.
4_ GO 78 73_ 88 17 16 12 35_, 75 69 7 108 [125 120_ ..... 46 _i24 107 36- 6 - SEALANT 57 20W50 OIL 78.8 OZ 127- SEAL AND O-RING KiT 93 mr 0 -q Su Z ¢o r--I m ::1:1 ' 0 oO r z_ C _0 w_ 111111 _r .
TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314=0510=20 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 170351 Kit, Main Housing 64 142892 Main Housing, Machined 65 170411 Bushing .865 X .985 X .790 67 170413 2 170352 Kit, Side Housing 69 170415 Side Housing, Machined 70 170416 Bushing .
TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0043 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER _ 6 , i .................... 8 34 27 -- 32 30 _ 27 29 23 --@ / 24 26 2O 9 7 .
TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0043 H EAD/VALVE/BR EATH ER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 24-033-03-SKit, breather cover w/gasket 1 (includes 2-4) 2 2 24-041-51-SGasket, breather 3 24-096-87-SCover, breather 3 4 25-139-60-SPlug, allen hd.
TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 KONLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0043 IT- O _j4 3 6 t2 5 / 3_ 7 't9 52.
TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0043 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO.
TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0043 W ® 5 ................. 27 _:_ 23 14 3 _% 2 jl 54.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0043 STARTING SYSTEM OiL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 (2) 2 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift assem- bly (Includes 3-7) 3 25 086 113-S Screw, external torx.
TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0043 2 @ 4 14 56.
TRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 917.275900 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 0V730, TYPE NUMBER 0043 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 24-041-49-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 2 25-072-04-S Stud, M8x1.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 01 ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. 4_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.
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