Craftsman 917.275021 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualJCRAFTSMAN°J23.0 HPELECTRIC START48" MOWERAUTOMATICGARDEN TRACTORModel No.917.275021• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance

. TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (SeeOperation section for location andfunction of controls)1. Press lift lever plunger and raiseattachment lift lever to its

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELTBe sure tractor is on level surface andmower suspension arms are raised withattachment lift control. Engage parkingbrake.1

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflatedat the factory for shipping purposes.Correct tire pressure is important for bestcutting

- KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result in severe eye damage• Always wear safetyglasses or ey

Thecuttingheight range is approximately"1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea-sured from the ground to the blade tipwith the engine not

T.O TRANSPORTWhen pushing or towing your tractor, besure to disengage transmission byplacing freewheel control in freewheelingposition. Free wheel con

- NOTE: Before starling, read the warm andcold sta_ng procedures below.6. Insert key into ignition and turn keyclockwise to "START" position

5. Move motion control lever to neutral •- (N) position. Shut- off engine and setparking brake.6. Engage transmission by placingfreewheel control in d

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

FILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETE _i'_ ,_ G'_-_'_._# _Check Operator Presence andT Interlock Systems I1 #R Check for Loose Fasteners _ _TcA

TEACTORAlways observe safety rules whenperforming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high s

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

Oil DrainValveCapClosed andCLEAN AIR SCREEN LockedPositionAir screen must be kept free of dirt andchaff to prevent engine damage fromoverheating. Clea

,_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGA

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

R.H.Mandrel TCoverEleclticPulleyIdlerPulleysMandrelSuspension PrimaryArm ArmTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engagep

NOTE:Afterinstallinga newelectricclutch,runtractoratfull throttle andengage and disengage electric clutch 10cycles to wear in clutch plate.Clutch F .0

FRONTWHEELCAMBER• Thefront wheel camber is not adjustableon your tractor. If damage has occurred toaffect the front wheel camber, contactcontact a Sea

REPLACING BA'I-FERY_LCAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals by allowing a wrench or anyother object to contact both terminals atthe same time. Be

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet andthrowing, objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions cou

. ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement ofthe emission control devices and sys-tems, which are being done at thecustomers expense, may be performe

NOTE: The high idle is set at the factoryand cannot be adjusted.2. Idle seeed settina - With throttlecontrol lever in slow position, engineshould idle

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 tra

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not start 1.Hard to startCAUSE CORRECTIONOut of fuel.Enginewill notturn overEngine clicks butwill not start2. Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLossofpower.2.3.4.5.6.Cutting too much grass/toofast.Throttle in "CHOKE"position.Build-up of gr

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.not rotate mechanism.2. Worn/damaged mow

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S(_HEMATICTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021AMMETER)WHI_IGNITION SWITCHWIRING INSULATED CLIPSNOTE: IF WIRING INSULATEDCLIPS WERE REMOVED FORSERVICING O

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,275021KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 BoltHex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 1452

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

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES_138371,-_._I ,22 ,5o58_ _'-'_'17 12217 1442821 1713036/ 152159 _36742_ 17 44 17

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275021CflASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 175465 Rail,FrameRH 45 1760182 175282

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021GROUND DRIVE/7337t127 120142_122,120t44_1 °6107101142

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021GIROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 ... TransaxleHydroGear 94 133835331-3000(See Breakdown)

STEERINGTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.27502123153433326274219276 //16143S14\\131344

STEERINGTRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X4282 1785573 6855M4 1618495 1618486 6266H7 121748X8 120000299 121232X10 74

ENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.2750212521 "_JP 2018 t5 17371684398t2816929I SPARK ARRESTER KIT IKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ...2 1497238 12

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275021SEAT ASSEMBLY21KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1401242 1405513 1406754 127018X5 145O066 STD5414377 124181X8 17187710 17489412 121246X

DECALSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021918176 315 151710225-- --231----231211 16KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 164094 Decal

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275021LiFTASSEMBLY4O394235 73343129167OKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1210O0X2 1775353 1591894 120000225 192920166 711106247 1758308 1758319

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear sothat you will not have to stop or shiftwhile on the slope.• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. Iftires lose

"MOWER DECKTRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.27502146130 i 454711610750

MOWER DECKTRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 174377 DeckWeldmentMower 48 47 1743693 178944 BracketAsm., Swa

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275021TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 331-30001252

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275021TRANSAXLE-MODELNUMBER331-3000KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 161122 Main Housing Assembly 74 1695352 17831

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER ICRANKCASEJ3/||o-_let7V©$---7Av0

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021I(OHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544HEADNALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275021" KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544IGNITION/ELECTRICALI_h7I--t _--IAIR INTAKE ISLOWER HOUSING AND

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTNO.

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544STARTING SYSTEM I!$gIENGINE CONTROLSI8I32_ _ 7 _(/_ _ !OIL PAN I L

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544STARTING SYSTEMOIL PAN/LUBRICATIONKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPT

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

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544CRANKSHAFT IEXHAUST JFUELSYSTEMJ/t11s• ),/lS60

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275021I(OHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEMKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION_r _ISIGHTING _ ._ CUTGUIDE THe..-SONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLIOperate your Tract

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Steering WheelJSteering SleeveSteering Wheel InsertSteering SleeveExtensionSeat(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge(1) KnobMower(2) Retainer Springs (s

Video CassetteKeysSlope Sheet(2) Keys(1) Oil Drain TubeYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunassemble

_ J_'_-Steefing___.-_ Wheel Insert_-_ Hex Bolto-----Lock WasherSteedn" _ Large Flatw s erSteering _ ,Sleeve _::===_Ta bsExtension ISteering