Craftsman 917.275021 User Manual

Owner’s Manual23.0 HPELECTRIC START 48” MOWER AUTOMATICGARDEN TRACTORModel No. 917.275021Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair PartsThis produc

2.3.TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELTBe sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brak

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutti

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yours

SAFETY ÛUSSE9FCRESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHTThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in sev

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not r

2.When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and (¿Id starting procedures below.6. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and re

5. Move motion control lever to neutral ' (N) position. Shut- off engine and setparking brake.6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel contr

TABLE OF CONTENTSWarranty...2Maintenance...20Safety Rules...

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICECheck Brake Operation✓ ✓Check Tire Pressure✓✓Check Operator Presence and i

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high

• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The origin

Oil Drain Valve9. Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.10. Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob.Foam Pre-Cleaner Car

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSACAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place attachment

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to- side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both f

R.H.TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engageparking brake.1. Remove mower drive belt (See “TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BE

NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBERThe front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact contact a

REPLACING BATTERY^CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before

SAFETY RULESIMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety inst

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performe

NOTE: The high idle is set at the factoryand cannot be adjusted.2. Idle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should i

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.Jk CAUTION: Never

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start1. Out of fuel.2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly.3. Engine flooded.4. Bad spark plug.5. D

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSECORRECTIONLoss of power1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.2. Throttle in “CHOKE" position.3. Build-up of gra

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONMower blades will not rotate1. Obstruction in ciutch mechanism.2. Wom/damaged mower drive belt.3. Froze

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021SCHEMATICIGNITION SWITCHPOSITION CIRCUIT“MAKE"OFF M + 6 + A1NONEON+UGHTS B + A1L*A2ON B + A1NONESTART B A1NONE,—

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021ELECTRICAL22

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1144927 Battery2 74760412Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603JTray, Battery10 145211

SAFETY RULESIII. CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mac

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES40

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEYPARTKEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1175465Rail, Frame RH 45176018Bracket Asm., S

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021GROUND DRIVE42

TRACTOR ~ MODEL NUMBER 917.275021GROUND DRIVEKEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTION1-... -Transaxle Hydro Gear29396E331-3000(See Breakdown) Key 1/4 X 1/4 X 26STD561

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021STEERING44

TRACTOR x MODEL NUMBER 917.275021STEERINGKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1159944X428Wheel, Steering2176557Axle Asm., Front36855MFitting, Grease4 161849Spind

ENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KEY PART NO. NO.28910 11 1215161718 20 21 222425262728 29149723121361X177748175288174605143996151346109227X1060

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021SEAT ASSEMBLYKEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTIONKEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTION1 140124Seat14 72050412Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20X1-1/221405

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021DECALSKEY PART NO. NO.12345678910 11 12164094149516171702171703 140837 133644 177416 164884 163204 156439 177781 1775

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021LIFT ASSEMBLYNO.1 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 302 177535 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 313 159189 Lever Asm,, Lift Rh 324

SAFETY RULES• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.• Avoid starting or stopping on a slop

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021MOWER DECK4650

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KEYPARTNO.NO.1174377317894454939M6130832817436511173920131751471417435815110485X161744931772110610187214050

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 331-300079 SEALANT (Joint <r«tanch«H*) 97 - 20W50 OH. {Hun«)*» 203 ' KIT. SEAL [JM

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 331-3000KEYPART KEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 161122Main Housing Assembly 741

TRACTOR » MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER |.9992TM \1-4©^ r_ L-«-1*n21&apo

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544HEADA/ALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASEKEY PART KEYPARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTION NO

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544IGNITION/ELECTRIC ALI-«m-3 1- D^4r/ffL'v_J'BLOWER HOUSI

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544IGNITtON/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEYPARTKEY PARTNO.NO

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544STAFmNGsystem]0—1eENGINE CONTROLS |N.f, \I"OIL PAN/LUBRICATIO

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544STARTING SYSTEMKEY PART NO. NO.OIL PAN/LUBRICATION1.2.3.4.5.6. 7.D

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE:3.5 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULAROILTYPE SAE 10W30(API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32“F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32'F)OIL C

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 7554460

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544CRANKSHAFTKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1. 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (I

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

UNASSEMBLED PARTSVideo CassetteKeysSlope Sheet(2) Keys(1) Oil Drain TubeASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of t

ASSEMBLY----------SteeringWheel InsertHex Bolt -Lock WasherHOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR CHECK BATTERY1. Lift hood to raised position.NOTE: If this battery