Owner's Manual I(.nFTZMnN'l GARDEN TRACTOR 27.0 HP, 48" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.275285 [_]] differently from built engines. Beforeoperates you start the This product haspreviously a low emission engine which engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: For answers to your questions Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before about this product, Call: operating this equipment.
Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications ........................... 5 Assembly/P re-Operation ....................... 7 Operation ............................................... 9 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 16 Maintenance ........................................ 16 Service and Adjustments ..................... 20 Storage ................................................
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. • Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. • Slow down before turning. • Never leave a running machine unattended.
DO: • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. • 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.
• 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.
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. you begin. Review the video cassette before 2. Release L.H. seat slide on seat pan by pulling out on adjustment handle and sliding it to the rear position exposing seat mounting holes from bottom. Slide R.H. slide to same rear position. 3. Mount rear of seat on slides using mounting bolts and lock washers as shown. 4. Pull out on adjustment handle and slide seat all the way forward. Install front mounting bolts and lock washers.
CHECK 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 assembly steps have been completed. 2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline. 3.
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N REVERSE ENGINE OFF H NEUTRAL HIGH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED ENGINE ON OIL PRESSURE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED & Failure to follow instructions could result in serious ENGINE BATTERY injury or death.
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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR • Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "STOP" will cause the battery to discharge and go dead.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2"to 4-1/2". The heightsare measured from the ground to the bladetip with the engine not running. These heightsare approximateand may vary dependingupon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The averagelawn shouldbe cut to approximately2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthierand better lookinglawns,mow often and after moderategrowth.
TOTRANSPORT • 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 filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline.
NOTE: Beforestarting, read the warm and cold starting proceduresbelow. 6. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwiseto start positionand release keyas soon as enginestarts. Do not run starter continuouslyfor more than fifteen secondsper minute.If the enginedoes not start after several attempts,push chokecontrol in, wait a few minutesand try again. If engine still does not start, pull the chokecontrol out and retry. WARMWEATHERSTARTING(50° F and above) 7.
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 parking brake. 8. Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL ,NOATES AS YOU COMPLETE ._'__"_0_*'_,_ R EGU LARSE RVICE Check Check T R .
TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. 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. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
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 TERMINALS SAE VISCOSITY 3o TEMPERATURE Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Remove terminal guard. 2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. 3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. 4.
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. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary.
WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ANY SER- Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
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. If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower brackets. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. 10.
TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT /I, 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 adjustments, check that both front plate links are equal in length. • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.
a.H. Mandrel Belt Tension Rod Cover (Disengaged Electric Position) Pulley Idler Pulleys a.H. Mandrel Arm Suspension Arm Primary Idler Arm 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). 2. Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and remove covers. 10. Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely. 11.
L.H. Secondary Idler Arm Idler ring Secondary Arm Mandrel Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt R.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 to not engage, or, to not stop as required. Adjustments should be made by a Sears or other qualified service center. 1.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Retainer Spring Driv( Tension Handle TO REMOVE Engine Pulley V-Idler Keeper Clutching Idler FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. 3. Repair tire and reassemble. 4.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE ORDER - CABLES, REVERSE 1. BLACK cable first from chassis 2. then from the fully charged battery. RED cable last from both batteries.
With enginenot running, movethrottle controlleverto fast position. 2. Checkthat speed control leveris againststop screw.If it is not, loosen casing clampscrew and pull throttle cable until leveris against screw. Tighten clampscrew securely.
Immediatelyprepareyour tractorfor storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be usedfor 30 daysor more. _WARNING: Neverstore the tractor with gasoline in the tank insidea building where fumes may reachan open flame or spark. Allow the engineto cool before storing in any enclosure. 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 unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. 5. 6. 7. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 10. Engine valves out of adjustment. 11. Extreme Cold Conditions Hard to start 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Dirty air filter. Bad spark plug. Weak or dead battery.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Lossofpower • 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. CORRECTION Cutting too much grass/too fast. Throttle in "CHOKE" position• Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Dirty air filter• Low oil level/dirty oil. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter• 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel. 10. Spark plug wire loose. 11. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Dirty/clogged muffler. 13.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM i Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 8. Worn, bent or loose blade. 7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 8.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID RED RED _L FUSE STARTER i _)AMMETER BLACK Gi WHITE I J _RED ELECTRIC CLUTCH I I CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL i: I j UP) R£D SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) DI PTO (DISENGAGED) BLACK GROUNDING CONNECTOR _/F SPARK PLUGS UN,TONTWINC ENG,NES, L.
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. 1 2 8 10 11 12 16 21 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 40 42 45 46 50 79 81 91 PART NO. 144927 74760412 7603J 145211 150109 145769 176138 175449 185456 108824X 73510400 170697 121305X 175442 175447 188033 154336 177500 177501 178461 175448 109748X 184932 DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 Tray, Battery Belt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc Hold down Battery Dash Mount Nut Push Nylon 1/4" Switch Interlock Harness Socket Light Halogen Cable 4 Ga. 31" Red CV25 w/16.
TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES -- MODEL NUMBER 917.
TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 GROUND DRIVE 42 \ \ 6 38 46 37 / j 36 77 35 65 / 34 /55 117\ 127 120 _117 29 j52 128 _131 153_ 142_ 143 122_ 114f 117> 9 /7 69 -2 33 .
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 6 7 9 20 22 23 29 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 46 48 50 52 55 56 58 61 64 65 68 69 70 73 74 77 89 DESCRIPTION ..... Transaxle Hydro Gear 311-3500 (See Breakdown) 7070E Key 1/4x2.5 7563R Washer Thrust STD561210 Pin, Cotter 140507 Hub Wheel Asm.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER STEERING 26 L JJ 14 J 20 23 22 13 36 34 33 '\ \ \\ 42 \ J J J 18 _ steedngl 4_vgt 4O 917.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 STEERING KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 ENGINE 69 84 8O 12 81 18 8 15 ; 37 29 engine=kohler22 \ "37 26 39 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler CV740-0018 149723 Muffler 121361X Pulley V-Idler 177748 Belt Engine Keeper Asm 175287 Bushing Clutch OGURA 179335 143996 Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch 179115 Tank Fuel Rear 5.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 LIFT ASSEMBLY 4O 35 73 43 38 32 31 39 _ 30 10\ / 3 6 23 7O lift .rh=8 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 23 24 26 29 30 31 32 33 34 Rod Asm. Lever Shaft Asm. LiftVgt Lever Asm., Lift Rh E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Grip Handle Premium LTX Button, Plunger Spring 0.62 OD x 2.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 SEAT ASSEMBLY \ \\\ \\- \ 24 I I 5_k r" 16 21 12 seat =8-vg KEY NO. 1 2 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 PART NO.
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 DECALS 5 18 4 12 15 2O 21 24 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 182221 186308 186242 186243 181470 133644 186244 177918 180978 156439 181252 178455 177554 175291 186294 177889 Decal, Oper.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 MOWER DECK 132 46 45 49 112 >30 _5 i 47 21 26 mower deck.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO. 1 3 5 6 8 180358 178915 4939M 178024 174365 11 - 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 36 37 39 42 43 45 46 47 DESCRIPTION Deck Weldment Mower 48 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar Retainer Spring Sway Bar Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade (The following blades are available) 180054 Blade, 48" Hi-Lift (For bagging and discharging) 173921 Blade, 48" Mulching (For mulching mowers only) 174360 Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing 174358 Mandrel Asm.
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 311-3500 KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0018 YLINDER HEAD, VALVE _2 3o AND BREATHER i 28 7 ....
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0018 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY NO. PART NO. KEY NO. PART NO. 1. 24-033-03-S 1. 24-032-01 -S 2. 3. 4. 5. 24-041-50-S 24-096-87-S 25-139-60-S M-645020-S 6. 7. 25-351-01 -S 24-755-66-S 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 24-411-05-S 24-041-37-S 24-318-72-S 25-186-01-S 24-599-01 -S M-640034-S 14. 12 086 16-S 15. 24-755-74-S 16. 17. 18. 19. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0018 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY NO. PART NO. KEY NO. PART NO. 1. 54-755-15-S 1. 2. M-403025-S 3. 4. 5. 6. 24-112-04-S 25-086-47-S 24-157-08-S 12-086-14-S 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 12-468-03-S X-42-15-S 24-025-15-S 41-403-09-S X-25-92-S 24-086-18-S 13. 14. 15. 236602-S 12-132-02-S 54-755-09-S 16. 17.
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0018 STARTING SYSTEM KEY NO. PART NO. 1. M-839080-S 2. 3, 4. 5. 6. 7. OIL PAN/LUBRICATION DESCRIPTION Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 (2) 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift assem bly (Includes 3-7) 25 086 113-S Screw, external torx hd. (3) 25-435-05-S Kit, solenoid (Includes 3) 25-755-33-S Kit, pinion drive (Includes 6) 25-141-05-S Ring 25-221-01-S Kit, brush ENGINE KEY NO. PART NO. 1. 24-199-07-S 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0018 ;RANKSHAFT I EXHAUST .
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275285 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV740,TYPE NUMBER 0018 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 2. 24-014-72-S 52-139-09-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) Plug, cup KEY NO. PART NO. 1. 24-853-90-S 2. 3. 24-041-52-S 24-053-90 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 24 041 14-S M-629095-S M-641060-S 25-353-03-S 25-237-14-S 47 154 01-S 24-086-12-S 11. 12. 13. 14. 15, 24-393-16-S 24-100-01-S 24-353-03-S 15-353-04-S 24-050-02-S EXHAUST KEY NO. PART NO. 1. 2. -. -. -.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ¢.o _ down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate tractor and slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns your gradually to up prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3.
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