Craftsman 917.275011 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRAFTSMAWI23.0 HPELECTRIC START48" MOWER6 SPEEDGARDEN TRACTORModel No.917.275011• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• R

ASSEMBLE GAUGEWHEELSTOMOWER DECKThe gauge wheels are designed to keepthe mower deck in proper position whenoperating mower. Be sure they arepropedy ad

CHECKTIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflatedat the factory for shipping purposes.Correct tire pressure is importantfor best. cutting

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the productLearn and understand their meaning.BA'rFERY CAUTION OR REVERSE

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiadze you

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or ey

Thecuttingheight range is approximately1-112"to 4-112". The heights are mea-sured from the ground to the blade tipwith the engine not runnin

NOTE:Toprotecthoodfromdamagewhentransportingyourtractoronatruckoratrailer,besurehoodisclosedandsecured to tractor. Use an appropriatemeans of tying ho

• The attachments and ground drive cannow be used. If the engine does notaccept the load, restart the engine andallow it to warm up for one minuteusin

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE _ERVICE DATESCheck Brake operation V' V pCheck Tire pl'e'l_su ra I_Chec

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules whenperforming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstoppingdistance at high sp

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 3Product Specifications ...

• Keep battery and terminals dean.• Keep battery bollstight.• Keep small vent holes open,• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.NOTE: The originalequip

CLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt andchaff to prevent engine damage fromoverheating. Clean with a wire brush orcompressed air to re

_L CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake,2. Place gearshift lever in neutral

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENTIMPORTANT: Deck mustbe level side-to-side. If the followingfront-to-backadjustment is necessary, be sure to adjustboth front l

R.H. Mandrel v I ElectricClutchIdler . PulleySpring.ArmR.H. SuspensionArmIdler ArrnTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTPark the tractoron level surface. E

4. Road test tractor for proper stooPingdistance as stated above. Readjust ifnecessary. If stopping distance is stillgreater than six (6) feet in high

TOREMOVEWHEELFORREPAIRSFRONT WHEEL-1. Block up axle securely.2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring andwashers to allow wheel removal.3. Repair tire and

Terminal HexAccess BoltGuard- Positive(Red)CabteCableTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-SEMBLY1. Raise hood.2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.3. Stand in fr

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke control has been preset at thefactory end adjustment should not benecessary, check adjustment as de-scribed below bef

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore._,CAUTION: Never store the t

IMPORTANT:ThiscuttingmachineIscapableofamputaUnghandsandfeetandthrowing objects. Failure to observe the followingsafety instructionscould result insed

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART)ROBLEM CAUSEWill not start 1. Out of fuelHard to startEnginewill notturn over2. Engine not "CHOKED"properly.3. Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of power 11. Cuttingtoo much grass/tooExcessivevibrationEngine continuesLorunNhen operatorleaves sea

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE CORRECTION1. Remove obstruction.3ROBLEMMower blades willnot rotatePoor grassdischargeHeadlight(s) notworking(If so equipped

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275011SCHEMATICAMMETER(OP_ONAL))BS_GSNmC_IGNITION SWITCHWIRING INSULATED CUPSNOTE" IF WIRING INSULATEDCLIPS WERE REMOVED

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2750112211II i 'i'2634

TRACTOR- oMODEL NUMBER 917.275011ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 145

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275011CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES4536

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275011CHASSISANDENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 175465 RUIl,Frame RH 56 1760162 175282 Drawbar, Gt 58

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275011GROUNDDRIVE3928 5%3637 638

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275011GROUNDDRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 38 150035 Nyllner4 1

III. CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operatoris not alert to the presence of children.Children are often attracted to themachine and the mow

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275011STEERINGASSEMBLY34322740

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.275011STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X428 Wheel, Steedng2 137094 Axle Asm., Front3 6855M Fitting, Grease4

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275011ENGINE2518 t5 1737846981 _2162739829\I SPARK ARRESTER KIT IKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Engine (See Breakdown)

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275011SEATASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 140124 Seat 15 121249X Spacer, SpI_t2 140551 B

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275011DECALS1816132 6 3171012 1I_=Y PARTNO. NO.1 1773752 1640853 1717024 1717035 1774156 1336448 1774169 16320410 15643911

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275011LIFTASSEMBLY4O3935 733471237O_020_19 1876 _'26KEY PARTNO. NO.1 121006X2 1775353 1591894 120000225 192920166 7111

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275011MOWERDECK4645,16

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27501 tMOWERDECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 174377 Deck Weldment Mower 48 47 1743693 138017 Bracket Asm.

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.275011TRANSAXLE627372748

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.275011TRANSAXLEKEY PARTNO. NO.1 4197R2 12_)00343 4199R4 4216R5 4215R6 4217R7 1747288 74(_06529 73_M10 13726111 498,_12 1_66H1

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear sothat you willnot have to stop or shiftwhile on the slope.• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. Iftires lose t

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275011KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV24,TYPENUMBER75532

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275911KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV24,TYPENUMBER75532R EADNALVFJ BREATHERCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY pARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DE

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275011KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV24,TYPE NUMBER 75532IGNITION I ELECTRICAL Ipz,,.---1t-9 _9 _,_7 11 12BLOWER HOUSING AND BAF

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275011KOHLERENGINE.MODELNUMBERCV24,TYPENUMBER75532IG NITIONICHARGINGBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCR

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 9t7.275011KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV24,TYPE NUMBER 75532STARTING SYSTEM I[3AI-- 0ENGINE CONTROLS I6OIL PAN LUBRICATION I54

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.275011KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV24,TYPE NUMBER75532STARTING SYSTEMKEY PARTNO. NO.t. M-839070-S2. 24-096-05-S3. M-539080-S4.

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275011KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV24,TYPE NUMBER 75532CRANKSHAFT I--1EXHAUST JFUELSYSTEM I/1879\1356

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER9t7.275011KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV24,TYPENUMBER75532CRANKSHAFTKI_y PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1, 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL.a_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 3.5 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE 10W30API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)OIL CAPACITY

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Steering WheelSteenng Steedng SleeveWheel InsertSteering SleeveExtensionSeat(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge_(1) Knob(5) Retainer Springsdouble loo

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunassambled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper oper

INSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.1. Remove adjustment knob and fiatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking and set aside for