Owner's Manual CRRFTSMRN° GARDEN TRACTOR 25.0 HP, 48" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.276013 This product has a low emission I_ 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 and Instructions before operating this equipment.
Warranty ................................................ Safety Rules .......................................... Product Specifications ........................... Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... Operation ............................................... Maintenance Schedule ........................ 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. WARNING: In order to prevent • 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: • 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 recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability. • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people beforemowing.Stop machineif anyoneenters the area. • Nevercarry passengersor children evenwith the bladesoff. • Do not mow in reverseunless absolutely necessary.Alwayslook down and behind beforeandwhile backing. • Nevercarry children.They may fall off and be seriously injuredor interfere with safe machineoperation. • Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea and under the watchfulcare of another responsibleadult. • Be alert and turn machineoff if children enter the area.
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" 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, from your point of view, when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR CARTON UNPACK FROM Adjustment Knob CARTON 1. Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. 2. Remove packing materials. 3.
. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid. 9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position. 10. Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. CHECKTIRE PRESSURE JCHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product. Please review the following checklist: ,/All assembly instructions have been completed.
Thesesymbols may appearon your tractor or in literature suppliedwith the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. R N REVERSE I'.
KN OW YOU R TRACTOR READTHIS 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.
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 TO SET PARKING IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "STOP" will cause the battery to discharge and go dead.
The cutting height rangeis approximately 1-1/2"to 4-1/2". The heights are measured from the groundto the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximateand may vary depending upon soil conditions,height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The averagelawn should be 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.
TO TRANSPORT ACAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) 7.
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TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION per- 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. TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.
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 I_ section -1; 92 40 ; RANGE ANTICIPATED 60 GRADES 1'0 BEFORE 80 _0 100 30 4'0 NEXT OIL CHANGE vJsccha_t4 ÷ Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.
ENGINEOIL FILTER Replacethe engine oil filter every season or everyother oil change if the tractor is usedmore than 100hours in one year. AIR FILTER Yourenginewill not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every25 hoursof operationor every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hoursof operationor everyseason, whicheveroccurs first. Serviceair cleaner moreoften under dusty conditions. 1. Loosen knoband removecover. TO SERVICEPRE-CLEANER 2.
& WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. INJURY, TO REMOVE 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. PERFORMING ANY SER Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 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. TRACTOR 1.
ALTERNATE SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT METHOD 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. • Raise mower to its highest position. • Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of mower. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. 9.
NOTE: Each full turn of nut"C" will change dim. "B" by approximately 3/16". • When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links. • To raise front of blade, loosen nut "D" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "C" on both front links an equal number of turns. The two front links must remain equal in length. • When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links.
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. REMOVE MOWER DRIVE 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. INSTALL (SECONDARY) BELT manual). 3. Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H.
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. Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in "OFF" position. 2.
7. Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley. IMPORTANT: Check Clutching Flat tdler--..Clutchin¢ Above Midspan_ Engine Belt Keep Pulpy Retainin( Ring Brake Adjustment. Ida.Belt Keeper Washers Axle Cover \ V-Idler TO START TERY per Transaxle ] Belt Twists • 1- • ._.ru,,_y ] t21 q Belt Pulley Keeper v-,d,er ENGINEWlTH AWEAK BAT- _WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries.
REPLACING BATTERY TO REMOVE SEMBLY _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 4. - Door _ _--_ ,_--Positive Ter mi_J,.
Idle Fuel Adjusting Needle (If E( Idle Speed Ad usting Screw In general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out (counterclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture. IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and the seats in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight. Throttle Control Cable PRELIMINARY SETTING 1.
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the trac_ will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the tractor blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE 1. 2. 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 start 1. 2. 3. Dirty air filter. Bad spark plug. Weak or dead battery. 4. 5. Dirty fuel filter.
TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate PROBLEM CHART: section in manual directed CAUSE Loss of power 1. 7. 8. Dirty fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. 7. 8. 9. Water in fuel. 9. 11. 12. 13. 14. plug wire loose. Dirty engine air screen/fins. Dirty/clogged muffler. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment, 15. Engine valves adjustment, Excessive vibration 1. Worn, 2. . Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment to Sears service center CORRECTION 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM Mower blades not rotate will CORRECTION 1. Obstruction mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged drive belt. 3. 4. Frozen Frozen 1. Remove obstruction. in clutch mower idler pulley. blade mandrel. 1. Engine speed too slow. Poor grass discharge 2. 3. Travel speed Wet grass. 4. 5. Mower deck not level. Low/uneven tire air 6. pressure. Worn, bent or loose 7. too fast. blade. 8.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 SCHEMATIC BLACK RED _._ RED AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BATTERY SOLENOID _-_ FUSE I ) I I STARTER I BLACK • ) ) ) ) I) SOLENOID ,dh •• V CHARGING SYSTEM I OUTPUT _5 AMP oc_3ooo RPM F' PTOSWITCH c_IF DN+LIGHTS B + A1 L +A2 ON B + A1 NONE START B + S + A1 NONE _ ALTERNATOR c +CF+BG'+B+AH+ D ' GL [ ' T(RL_C _T POS,T,ONC,RCO,T POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF M+G+A1 NONE 1• _'_ RED ................................................................
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276013 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 144927 74760412 Battery Bolt Hex Head 8 10 7603J 145211 Tray, Battery Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.
TRACTOR - - MODEL CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES NUMBER 917,276013 14 153 138 Y 148 161 / 158 37 130 171 122 150 /_ 122 156 32 139\ 172 142 17 21 16 _130 5O 56 91 45 17 \ 19 20 63 17 67 63 17 85 86 chassis-stealth 38-vgt 34 60
TRACTOR - - MODEL CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 GROUND DRIVE 40 39_ 41 42 15 52 47 65 48 54 57 24 23 4 69 157 155 62 drive 9=vgt 62 36
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 GROUND DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 3 4 7563R 17490508 Washer, Thrust, Axle Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 STD541437 STD561210 149176 12000034 140080 142509 136927 139419 138901 STD551037 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Pin, Cotter Wheel, Hub Assembly Klip, Ring Bolt, Hub Disc, Brake Yoke, Brake Disc Washer, Special Bushing Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.
TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 23 22 13 13 ,31 33 32 / 15 34 If" 41 29 / / 13 i i \ / I \ _ \_ 11 II I II I 6 8 \ 28 / 6 / / / 52 \ J 18 steering 16-vgt 38
TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 KEY PART NO. NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 ENGINE 20 82 80 i 12 _81 18 15 85 37 29 26 27 engine-kohler22 SPARK ARRESTER _40 KIT 17-vgt KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 15 18 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 37 39 40 39 149723 121361X 177748 175287 179335 143996 179115 179124X428 177328X428 171875 187768X428 3645J 139277 188669 137180 123487X 17490636 17490664 DESCRIPTION Engine Kohler Model No. (See Breakdown) CV730-0029 Muffler Pulley V-idler Keeper Asm.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 SEAT ASSEMBLY 14 8 _ 20 10 I I I seat 1-vgt KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 PART NO. 188714 140551 140675 127018X 145006 STD541437 124181X 171877 182493 121246X 121248X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot Fender Strap, Fender Assy. Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 Clip, Push In, Hinged Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 unc Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5/16-18 uncx 3/4 w/Sems Pan, Seat Bracket, Mounting Switch Bushing, Snap KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 DECALS 16 10 5 19 12 1 23 13 18 1"/ 14 11 15 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 177665 164085 186242 186243 149516 Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Decal, Asm.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 LIFT ASSEMBLY 4O 35 43 73 /4 32 31 39 8 10 \ / 42 4 23 70 I ] 23 7O 23 12__j:3 /76 lift KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 23 24 26 29 30 31 32 33 34 121006X 180045 159189 12000022 19292016 71110624 175830 175831X505 183894 175375 163552 STD624008 73350800 73680800 150233 110807X 19131016 137150 STD560907 137167 DESCRIPTION Rod Asm., Lever Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt Lever Asm., Lift Rh E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 MOWER DECK 46 _.49 I 130 _ 46 52 _,-49 33 47 21 116 4 119 lOO 6 19 18 mower_deck.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 TRANSAXLE 7 8O 73 r.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO. NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 ;YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I j6 1 3\ 5 \ 7 4 4\ I 3O 5 4 13 14 28 15 I_ 117 CRANKCASE] /1 23,_@_ /25 27 - 2,4® 022 20 _L O--19 10 "t3 6- X_-7 _z18 f-% 9/-(_ 1 5j° 48 I _ 3
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 HEADNALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY NO. PART NO. KEY NO. PART NO. 1. 24-033-03-S 1. 2. 24-032-01 -S 3. 4. 5. 24-294-13-S 24-380-13-S 24-067-13-S 24-067-14-S 24-874-08-S 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 35.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESJ 3 _23 _-5 20_% 19-_3 7 6 17-1 AIR INTAKE J \ 7 10_ \ 20 50 18
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER KEY NO. PART NO. 1. 54-755-15-S 2. M-403025-S 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. X-25-92-S 24-112-04-S 25-086-47-S 24-157-08-S 12-086-14-S 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 12-468-03-S X-42-15-S 24-025-01-S 41-403-09-S X-25-92-S 24-086-18-S Washer, plain 5/16" (4) Spacer, grass screen (4) Bolt, shoulder M6x1.0x16 (4) Fan Screw, hex. flange M10x1.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 STARTING SYSTEM I ENGINE CONTROLS J 26 / 25 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION J ® _2 /1 10.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 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 (In cludes 3-7) 25086 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 KEY NO. PART NO. 1. 24-199-07-S 2. 24-393-37-S 3. 4. 5. 6.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276013 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUSTJ l --1 FUEL SYSTEM 2 / J \ o 9 \ 7 7 13 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 2. 24-014-72-S 52-139-09-S Crankshaft (includes 2) Plug, cup PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 2. 24-041-49-S 25-072-04-S Gasket, exhaust (2) Stud, MSx1.25x33 (4) 24-522-332 24-782-23 24-755-113-S Short Block Miniblock Gasket Set PART NO. 1.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL (_ (_ 15 DEGREES _ MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. t. Fotd this page atong dotted line indicated above.
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