Owner's Manual CRRFTSMRH° LAW TRACTOR 25.0 HR 48" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.273664 i[_ from previouslyhas built This product a low engines. emission Before engine and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment.
Warranty ................................................2 Safety Rules..........................................3 Product Specifications ..........................5 Assembly/Pre-Operation.......................7 Operation...............................................9 Maintenance Schedule........................15 Maintenance........................................15 Service and Adjustments.....................19 Storage................................................27 Troubleshooting...................
IMPORTANT:This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _kWARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where itcannot contact spark plug. ,_WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.
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 recommend- • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Never allow children to operate the machine.
, • 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 absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES Read and observe the safety rules. Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
Your new tractor you begin. has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE CARTON TRACTOR FROM UNPACK CARTON 1. Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels fiat. 2. Remove packing materials. 3. Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grille. IMPORTANT.
5. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 6. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. 7. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. 8. Releaseparking brake. 9. Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid. 10.Apply brake to stop tractor,set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position. 11.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.
These symbols may appear on your tractor Learn and understand their meaning. R N REVERSE NEUTRAL H L HIGH LOW G ENGINE or in literature LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE with the product.
KNOW YOUR READ YOUR TRACTOR THIS OWNER'S TRACTOR MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations 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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when _WARNING: Do not drive up or down they are slightly off the groundwhen mower hills with slopes greaterthan 15° and do is at the desired cutting height in operating not drive across any slope. Use the slope position. Gaugewheels then keep the deck guide provided at the back of this manual. in proper position to help prevent scalping • Choose the slowest speed before startin mostterrain conditions. ing up or down hills.
BEFORE CHECK STARTING ENGINE THE 1. ENGINE necessary, add oil until "FULl" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.
3. Allow one minute for transmission to 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 the tractor. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___ F,,, ,N OCOMPLETE ATES AsYou __,_ RE___SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure if if T Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems R Check A Sharpen/Replace for Loose _4_ Fasteners Mower if' and _ Ks Blades _#s C Lubrication 0 Check Battery Chart Level _ _4 R Clean Battery and Terminals _ Check Transaxle Check V-Belts Check Engine Cooling _' Oil Level _ Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) E Change Engine Oil (without
TRACTOR Always forming BRAKE observe safety rules when any maintenance. OPERATION IMPORTANT." To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly. 4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat treated.
NOTE: The original 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 BATTERY AND FC-S'0- TERMINALS TRANSAXLE section TO CHANGE 1. of this manual). 2. e ENGINE (8) OIL Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.
ENGINE OtL FILTER CLEAN 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 screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season.
CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmission are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower. Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec- , Using the lift lever, place mower in position where no part of the mower, including gauge wheels, is touching the ground. • From left side of tractor, find the level decal on top of mower and place bubble level on decal as indicated. • Mower is level side-to-side when bubble is between the two lines in the bubble level. tor shield to right side of tractor. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. 3.
BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH Suspension Arm Lift Link ustment Nut FRONT-TO-BACK IMPORTANT: ADJUSTMENT Deck must be level side- Trunnion __ To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its ,_ghest position. CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
I R.H. Mandrel Cover BeltTensionRod (Disengaged Position)_,j_ Clutch Pulley Idler Pulleys R,H, Mandrel Spring Arm R.H. Suspension Arm Primary Idler Arm TO REPLACE MOWER (SECONDARY) DRIVE Park the tractor on parking brake. 1. Remove mower MOWER" in this 2. Remove screws mandrel covers REMOVE (Refer BELT" BLADE 10. Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely. 11. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm. BELT level surface.
Secondary Idler Arm Idler Pulley ng Secondary Arm Center h,m, Mandrel Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt R,H, Mandrel TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE With parking brake "Engaged" 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. TO CHECK 1. 2.
5. Reinstallclutch Iocator and tighten nut securely. 6. Reconnectclutch harness. 7. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. 8. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual).
REPLACING BATTERY _WARNING: 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, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected TO REPLACE 1. 2. HEADLIGHT Raise hood. Pull bulb holder When replacing hood, be sure to reconnect the headlight wire connector.
TO ADJUST CHOKE FINAL SETTING - CONTROL 1. Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. NOTE: The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted. 2. Idle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained. 3.
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. _I_,WARNING: 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. hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual PROBLEM unless directed CAUSE Will not start 1. 2. to start Engine turn will not over Engine clicks will not start Loss of power but center CORRECTION 3. Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. 4. 5. 6. 7. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 8. 9. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. 10. Engine valves out of adjustment. Hard to Sears service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate CHART: section PROBLEM in manual unless directed CAUSE Loss of power (continued) Faulty spark 7. 8. Dirty fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water 11. 12. 13. 14. plug. 6. in fuel. plug wire loose. Dirty engine air screen/fins. Dirty/clogged muffler. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment 15. Engine valves out of adjustment. Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent blade 3. Loose/damaged 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate PROBLEM Poor grass discharge (continued) CHART: section in manuaJ unJess directed CAUSE 3. Wet grass. 3. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 4. 6. Worn, 6. 7. 8. Buildup of grass, leaves trash under mower. Mower drive belt worn. 9. Blades bent or loose improperly blades blade. and installed. used. 11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. Battery charge will not Loss of drive 1.
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TRACTOR AND ENCLOSURES CHASSIS = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 90 278 31 209_ 54 209 /_ 54 _278 j. 209 J 20 59 11 209 6O 209 74 chassis-stealth.
CHASSIS TRACTOR AND ENCLOSURES = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 KEY PART NO. NO.
GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR - . MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 3O 29 252 22 55 19 77 78 176 74 75 drive-hydro.
TRACTOR GROUND KEY PART NO. NO. 1 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 DRIVE -- - KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 69 74 75 76 142432 Screw Hex Wsh 137057 121749X Spacer, Washer Axle 25/32 E-Ring Key, Square Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. Shaft Assy. Cross Taper Spring Torsion Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. Nut Lock Center 1/4-28 FNTHD Console, Shift 8 9 165866 179334 Transaxle, Peerless, Model Number LTH2000 (See Breakdown) Rod Shift Fend.
STEERING TRACTOR ASSEMBLY - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
STEERING TRACTOR ASSEMBLY = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 2 159944X428 184706 Wheel Steering Axle Asm 3 4 5 6 169840 169839 6266H 121748X Spindle Spindle Bearing Washer 8 10 11 12 13 15 17 29 32 12000029 175121 STD551137 73940800 136518 145212 177883 17000612 180580 Ring Klip #t5304-75 Link Drag Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3/8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Asm.
TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 ENGINE 38 13 17 101 I 25 14 17 i l_j 116 32 37 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-ko.twin KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 175439X428 191611 4 5 6 8 10 13 149723 146699 146700 171877 146629 14 17 23 25 29 148456 17060624 169837 187768X428 137180 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO.
TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 SEAT ASSEMBLY \ i i i \ 13 17 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 188714 140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17000616 19131614 182493 166369 121246X \ 12 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Spring Seat Cprsn Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. Pan Seat 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 24 25 Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 Spacer Split 28x .88 Zinc Spring Cprsn Plate 1.310 Ga Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr.
TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 DECALS 7 11 16 5 9 3 13 21 21 4 1 10 _ 2O 6 15 17 19 14 26 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.
TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 LIFT ASSEMBLY 41 37 38 40 3 2 5 4 49 51 KEY PART NO. NO. t 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 20 179504 159476 188822 12000002 19211621 120183X 175830 175370 175371 4939M 175562 73350800 175689 73800800 163552 DESCRiPTiON Plunger Assembly Shaft Assembly, Lift Pin, Groove E-Ring Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. Bearing, Nylon Grip, Handle, Fluted Link, Lift, LH. Link, Lift, R.H. Retainer Spring Plate Asm Suspension Front Nut Hex Jam 1/2-13 unc Trunnion Front Susp.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 MOWER DECK 116 "<\ 24 \\.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO.
PEERLESS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 i¸ i _ 79 _1 _ ._. ,p 4I 25 II 87 -114 9 87 3 204 _ )_.. _ 200 C'_ ' J °___ _ _i,_ _ _ : :":, 203 208 - n II 28 185-- .
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KOHLER TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 ENG|NE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 HEAD/VALVE/BREATH ER KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION Kit, breather cover w/gasket (Includes 2-4) Gasket, breather 24-041-50-S Cover, breather 24-096-87-S Plug, alien hd. 1/8" 25-139-60-S Screw, hex. flange M-645020-S M6x1.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY NO. PART NO. 54-755-15-S M-403025-S BLOWER DESCRIPTION Kit, grass screen (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18S) Screw, hex. cap M4x0.
TRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 ENGINE CONTROLS J 5 / 2z /7 8 21 j 22 14 24_.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 0V730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 STARTING KEY NO. 3 4 5 6 7 OIL PAN/LU BRICATION SYSTEM PART NO, DESCRiPTiON KEY NO. PART NO. M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange 1 24-199-07-S 25-098-09-S M8x1.25x80 (2) Starter, solenoid shift assem 2 24-393-37-S 25 086 113-S 25-435-04-S bly (Includes 3-7) Screw, external torx. hd.
TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664 KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST i T --1 FUEL SYSTEM 2 X / / 1 4 5 8 / 6 8 14 FUELSYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 24-014-42-S 52-139-09-S Crankshaft Plug, cup (includes 2) EXHAUST KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 2 24-041-49-S 25-072-04-S Gasket, exhaust (2) Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4) . . . . . . . .
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