Owner's Manual CRRFTSMIIN° GARDEN TRACTOR 22.0 HP, 50" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.276051 _]]] differently built engines. Before you start the his productfrom haspreviously a low emission engine which operates engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: For answers to your questions about Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment.
Warranty ................................................ Safety Rules .......................................... Product Specifications ........................... Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... Operation ............................................. Maintenance Schedule ........................ 2 3 6 8 12 18 Maintenance ........................................ 18 Service and Adjustments ..................... 22 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: • 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 before mowing.Stop machineif anyone enters the area. • Nevercarry passengersor children evenwith the bladesoff. • Do not mow in reverseunless absolutely necessary.Alwayslook down and behind beforeand while backing. • Nevercarry children.They may fall off and be seriously injuredor interferewith safe machineoperation. • Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea and underthe watchfulcare of another responsibleadult.
PRODUCT In the state of California SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 5 Gallons Capacity and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type 'API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above SAE 5W30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter W/O Filter Spark (Gap: Champion Plug: .040") Ground (MPH): Speed Tire Pressure: QC12YC Hi: 1.7 3.3 5.4 2.1 Front: Rear: Charging System: 14 PSI 10 PSI 16 Amps Battery: Blade 4.0 Pints 3.75 Pints Lo: 0.7 1.4 2.3 0.9 Reverse: @ 3600 RPM Amp/Hr: Min.
Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Sleeve Seat @ (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Mower (5) Retainer Springs (2) Flanged Pins % loop) Gauge Wheels © (2) Shoulder Bolts (2) Centerlock Nuts (2) Wheels Video (2) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED A socket wrench easier. Standard are listed below.
INSTALL Adjust knob. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. SEAT seat before tightening NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. adjustment Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly seat to tractor. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1.
INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE 8. BELT plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate 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. 9.
ASSEMBLE BRACKETS GAUGE WHEELS AND TO MOWER DECK CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance. 1. Attach front gauge wheel brackets marked front left (FL), front right (FR) to mower deck using (3) carriage bolts and (3) Iocknuts.
These symbolsmay appear on your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning.
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ 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.
SAFETYGLASSES HOW 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. TO USE YOUR TO SET PARKING TRACTOR 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 heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 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.
TOWING MENTS CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- 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. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
• 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. When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in.
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TRACTOR 4. Always observe safety rules when forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION per5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. 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). TIRES If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts.
NOTE:The originalequipmentbattery on your tractor is maintenancefree. Do not attemptto open or removecaps or covers.Adding or checking levelof electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERYANDTERMINALS Corrosionand dirt on the batteryand terminalscan causethe batteryto "leak"power. 1. Removeterminal guard. 2. DisconnectBLACKbattery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. 3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. 4.
ENGINEOIL FILTER Replacethe engineoil filter every 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. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.
WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will change 3/8". distance • Recheck "F" by approximately side-to-side adjustment.
11. Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. mandrel pulley. 12. Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers. 13. Reassemble L.H. mandrel cover. Primary Idler Arm Spring Electric Clutch Pulley Bolt in Mower Housing Mower Drive Belt Belt Keepers TO REPLACE BELT MOWER BLADE DRIVE 7. 8. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in 9. 2. this section of this manual).
Mower Blade Drive Belt Idler Pulley L.H. Mandrel Mandrel R.H. Mandrel Cover Screw Secondary Spring Sway Bar Bracket TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH TO CHECK The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake TO CHECK Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. 2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
Clutching Idler , Clutching Flat Idler Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than five (5) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
TO START TERY ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- 3. _WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. 4. 5. 6. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of 7. this manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system.
TO ADJUST Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for Hood repair and/or adjustment. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous.
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. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 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. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. 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 CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Loss of power CAUSE CORRECTION Cutting too much grass/too fast. Throttle in "CHOKE" 1. Raise cutting height/reduce speed. 2. Adjust throttle control. 3. position. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 3. 4. 5. 6. Dirty air filter. Low oil level/dirty oil. Faulty spark plug. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Dirty fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. 7. 8. 9. Water in fuel. 9. , 2. 10. Spark 11.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate CORRECTION CAUSE 1. Remove obstruction• 1. Obstruction mechanism• 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. Frozen idler pulley• Frozen blade mandrel• 3. 4. in clutch 2. Replace mower 3. 4. Replace Contact idler pulley• a Sears or other qualified Poor grass discharge 1. Engine speed too slow• Travel speed Wet grass• too fast. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276051 ELECTRICAL KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 8 10 11 12 16 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 40 41 42 43 45 50 52 79 81 144927 74760412 7603J 145211 150109 145769 176138 175688 4152J 185464 146149 108824X 73510400 170697 121305X 175566 140403 188032 17720408 131563 178861 122822X 174652 141940 175242 109748X Battery Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 Tray, Battery Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.
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TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276051 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 41 42 45 51 52 139768 178557 183226 161849 161848 6266H 121748X 12000029 184946X505 74781044 136518 73901000 121749X STD551137 73540600 186814 175572 156011 172020X428 186737 155105 152927 139769 3366R 17000612 104239X 138136 19111610 STD551131 74780512 187039 186799 155246 17490508 19183812 73940800 175553 Wheel, Steering Axle Asm.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276051 ENGINE i 69 _62 i 21 20 82 : 84 84 i ,81 12 11 18 15 43 29 26 27 39 SPARK ARRESTER KIT engine ELS 2-vgt KEY NO. PART NO. 2 8 9 10 11 12 15 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 37 Engine Briggs, Model No. 40H777-0241 -El (Order parts from engine manuf.) 149723 Muffler Side 121361X Pulley V-Idler 177748 Keeper Asm. Belt Engine VGT 175287 Bushing 170056 Clutch Electric 143996 Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch 179115 Tank Fuel Rear 5.0 179124X428 Cap Asm.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276051 SEAT ASSEMBLY \ \\ 14 \ 5 18 19 17 22 12 J 21 seat 5-vgt KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 180597 180166 140675 145006 STD541437 124181X 171877 180186 121246X 121248X 72050412 Seat Bracket Pivot Fender Strap, Fender Assy. 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 KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276051 DECALS lO 5 19 12 1 17 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 182168 164085 186316 186317 149516 6 8 9 10 133644 186318 186282 156439 WHEELS 2 DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276051 LIFT ASSEMBLY 40 42 43 35 73 38 34 39 70 29 72 4 13 23 lift KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 23 24 26 29 30 31 121006X 180045 159189 12000022 19292016 71110624 125631X 122365X 122364X 183894 146704 163552 139868 169865 STD624008 73350800 73800800 150233 110807X 19131016 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.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276051 MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 181606 STD541431 72110506 7631J 138457 STD624008 178024 850857 STD551137 140296 11 -13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 DESCRIPTION Mower Deck Weldment 50 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 Runner, Mower LH Bracket Asm., Sway Bar Retainer, Spring Bar, Sway Deck Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276051 TRANSAXLE 7 14 3 2 L 74 --:-" 70 30 53 73 +. 84-----= _ 41 66 25 24 86 -_85 88._.
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SUGGESTED O1 On 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 WARNING: 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. 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2.
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