Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN° GARDEN TRACTOR 25.0 HP, 48" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.276022 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, IMPORTANT: For answers to your questions Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before about this product, Call: operating this equipment.
Warranty ................................................ Safety Rules .......................................... Product Specifications ........................... Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... Operation ............................................... Maintenance Schedule ........................ 2 3 5 7 9 16 Maintenance ........................................ 16 Service and Adjustments ..................... 20 Storage ................................................
IMPORTANT:This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghands andfeet and throwing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould 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. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.
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.
@@@@@ • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall • 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.
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, from your point of view, when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK 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.
6. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. 7. Release parking brake. 8. Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid. 9. Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake. 10. Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.
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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.
SAFETYGLASSES 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 • Never use choke to stop engine.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT Retainer Spring The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in desired direction. • Turn knob clockwise (_) to raise cutting height. • Turn knob counterclockwise (_) to lower cutting height. The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running.
• Avoid stopping hills. or changing speed BEFORE on CHECK • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. IMPORTANT: The motion control lever TO TRANSPORT towing your tractor, be transmission by placing in freewheeling position. is located at the rear Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. 2. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.
TO START ENGINE NOTE: In extreme cold conditions, if engine will not start you may need to disengage the motion drive belt as follows: 1. Be sure parking brake is engaged. 2. Remove retainer spring from the drive belt tension handle to relieve belt tension. 3. Start engine and allow it to warm up for three (3) minutes. 4. Shut-off engine and engage parking brake.
3. 4. MOWING Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. Disengage parking brake. Move motion control lever to full TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE f F4 y4 2"SERV'OE Check BrakePressure Operation Check Tire T R A _ Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Mower ll_ li_ Blades T_ Lubrication 0 Check Battery R Clean Battery and Terminals Chart Level Check Transaxle Check V-Belts Check Engine Change Cooling v' Oil Level Engine Change N Clean Air Filter G Clean Air Screen E Engine Oil (without Muffler/Spark Replace Clean if _,.2 V' iz,.
TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE 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. 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.
Adding or checking not necessary. TO CLEAN level of electrolyte BATTERY is SAE VISCOSITY AND TERMINALS 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. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. 5. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. 6.
ENGINE OIL FILTER 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. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.
I_IbWARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING 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. TRACTOR TO REMOVE 1. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. 2.
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 TO REPLACE change dim. "B" by approximately 3/16". • When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower MOWER 1. at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links. 2. 3. • 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.
I R.H. Mandrel Cover Electric Pulley Idler Pulleys R.H. Mandrel Spring Arm R.H. Suspension Arm Primary Idler Arm TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE ONDARY) DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on parking brake. 1. Remove mower MOWER" in this 2. Remove screws mandrel covers REMOVE MOWER level surface. (SEC- 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. Engage (See "TO REMOVE section of manual). from R.H.
L.H. Secondary Idler Arm Idler Pulley pring Secondary Arm Center Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt R.H. Mandrel TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT 2. 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 The front wheel TOE-IN/CAM toe-in BER and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or Retainer Spring Drive Belt Tension Handle camber, contact service center. TO REMOVE FRONT Engine Pulley L_ V-Idler Clutching Idler Belt Keeper Clutching Flat Idler TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT - --- - 1. 2. Block rear axle securely. Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal. 3. Repair tire and reassemble.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK 8. 9. cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK TO REPLACE 1. 2. cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE ORDER - CABLES, BLACK 2. then from the fully charged battery. RED cable last from both batteries. and __ (Red) Cable _Q""_I_ _-_"Y •.. Negative (Black) _ Cable Negative 2. 3. 4. 02614 REPLACING cause running, or wiring section.
ENGINE TO ADJUST 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 choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as described below before loosening cable.
1 With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (counterclockwise) 1 turn. FINAL SETTING - 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.
ance indicates 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. 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. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 2. 3. 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 Carburetor out of wiring. 10. Engine valves out of adjustment. 11. Extreme Cold Conditions 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Bad spark plug. 3. Weak or dead battery. 4. Dirty fuel filter. 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate PROBLEM Loss of power CHART: section in manual CAUSE service center 1. Raise cutting height/reduce speed. 2. Adjust throttle control. 7. 8. Dirty fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. 7. 8. 9. Water in fuel. 9. plug wire loose. 10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 11. Clean engine air screen/ fins. air screen/fins. 3. 4. 5. 6. Clean underside of mower housing. Clean/replace air filter. Check oil level/change oil. Clean and regap or change spark plug.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge CORRECTION CAUSE 2. Replace 3. 4. Replace idler pulley. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Engine 1. 2. 3. Travel speed Wet grass. 4. 5. Mower deck not level. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6. Worn, 7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Mower drive belt worn. Blades improperly installed. 8. 9.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022 SCHEMATIC BLACK RED BATTERY SOLENOID I RED RED _ I FUSE AMMETER (OPTIONAL) STARTER BLACK I WHITE J RED BLACK I I CLUTCH I © B )G ELECTRIC F H I I I CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) I • RED SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) D PTO (DISENGAGED) I I I • I GROUNDING BLUE (_ CONNECTOR ............................ 9-A2_..............................................................................................................
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. PART 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 917,276022 153 138 151 158 37 122 150 122 .
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022 GROUND DRIVE 46 68 35 64 37 38 5i 34 127 148 151 <. .;_" /p °, 133 77 .148 111 114_- 23 9 69 33 112 drive 6-vgt 38 f_ --..,,_.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022 GROUND DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO. 2 3 7070E 7563R Transaxle Hydro Gear 331-3000 (See Breakdown) Key 1/4 x 2.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022 STEERING 23 22 13 / 15 i \ 36 34 13 /31 13 33 I j- 32 \ 29 6 <" \ \, 42 < 28 / / 16 49 0 J J 18_ steering 13-vgt 40 i I I \ I I iI 1 III
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022 ENGINE 69 2O n 82 84 7O I n _86 I 12 18 11 15 85 37 9 28 26 29 8 27 39 SPARK ARRESTER 40 KIT engine-kohber22_17-vgt KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 15 18 20 21 22 24 26 27 28 29 37 149723 121361X 177748 175287 179335 143996 179115 179124X428 177328X428 171875 187768X428 STD551237 3645J 139277 7834R 137180 123487X KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022 SEAT ASSEMBLY 10 5 18 19 17 37 12 21 I I % I KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 180598 180166 140675 145006 STD541437 124181X 171877 180186 121246X 121248X 72050412 Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap, Fender Assembly Clip, Push In, Hinged Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 unc Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Sems Pan, Seat Bracket, Mounting Switch Bushing, Snap Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 seat12-vgt KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022 DECALS 17 17 3 18 15 15 10 12 26 13 8 22 25 23 14 2O 11 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 164094 149516 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 186242 186243 140837 133644 185980 177918 186572 156439 181252 177554 186403 175291 186725 16 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022 LIFT ASSEMBLY lO\ / 23 7o lift KEY NO. PART NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 lO 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 STD551037 137150 STD560907 137167 rh 8 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION Rod Asm., Lever Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt Lever Asm., Lift Rh E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 Washer 29132 x 1-114 x 16 Ga.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022 MOWER DECK 46 _(,49 I 46 52 _49 3 130 3 I 121 42! I 47 / 97' 21 I 26 18 mower_deck.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO. 1 180358 Deck Weldment 42 165723 3 5 6 178915 4939M 178024 8 174365 11 180054 - - 173921 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 37 39 174360 174358 110485X 174493 72110610 72140505 132827 174378 73680500 105304X 178102 110452X 180655X428 19111016 131491 173984 187690 174346 178342 177968 174375 Bracket Asm.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 917,276022 /62 J /57 ] i _!41 _53 ...............
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 .'YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I H/8 _J 7 _ j13 --14 28 15 271_ _17 /1 23_.@ /25 2J_ __._/27 C:' 3 / 22 20-- 12 _ O--19 10 @...
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0029 HEADNALVEIBREATHER KEY NO. PART NO. 1. 24-033-03-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. DESCRIPTION Kit, breather coverw/gasket (includes 2, 3) 24-041-50-S Gasket, breather 24-096-87-S Cover, breather M-645020-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x20 (4) 25 139 60-S Plug, hex. ctsk.
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 BLOWER IGNITION/ELECTRICAL 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 DESCRIPTION Kit, grass screen (Includes 2-4, & 24-113-18S) Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 (4) Washer, plain 5/16" (4) Spacer, grass screen (4) Bolt, shoulder M6x1.
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 STARTING KEY NO. PART NO. 1. M-839080-S 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. OIL PAN/LUBRICATION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 (2) 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift (In cludes 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 CONTROLS KEY NO. PART NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 CRANKSHAFT KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 2. 24-014-72-S 52-139-09-S Crankshaft (includes 2) Plug, cup EXHAUST KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 2. 24-041-49-S 25-072-04-S Gasket, exhaust (2) Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4) - - - - 24-522-332 24-782-23 24-755-113-S Short Block Miniblock Gasket Set FUEL SYSTEM KEY NO. PART NO. 1. 24-853-90-S 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL (.O 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.
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