Craftsman 917.275640 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRRFTSMIIN°LAWN TRACTOR18.5 HP, 42" MowerElectric StartAutomatic TransmissionModel No.917.275640This product has a low emissio

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N H I\1REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH L

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

The operationof anytractorcan resultin foreignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,which canresultin severeeyedamage. Alwayswear safetyglassesor eyeshieldswhile o

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELSGauge wheels are properly adjustedwhen they are slightly off the ground whenmower is at the desired cutting height inoperating p

TO OPERATE ON HILLS_WARNING: Do not drive up or downhills with slopes greater than 15 ° and donot drive across any slope. Use the slopeguide at the ba

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (calledgasohol or using ethanol or methanol) canattract moisture which leads to separa-tion and formation of acids duri

PURGE TRANSMISSION_iCAUTION: Never engage or dis-engage freewheel lever while the engineis running.To ensure proper operation and per-formance, it is

F,LL,NOATESAS YOU COMPLETE /__._" ...REGULAR SERVICE _"_r/J%'4r_J£-'4r_-_£'_r SERVICE DATESCheck Brake Operation _Check T

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet tostop at highest speed

5/8" Bolt or p BladeCenter HoleBATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging systemwhich is sufficient for normal use. How-ever, periodic charging o

Warranty...2Safety Rules...3ProductSpecifications...

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inwardslightly and turning counterclockwise.4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.5. After oil has drained complete

IN-LINE FUEL FILTERThe fuel filter should be replaced onceeach season. If fuel filter becomesclogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu-retor, replacemen

& WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER-VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Pla

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires are properly inflated (See "PROD-UCT SP

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may be re-placed without tools. Park the tractor onlevel surface. Engage parking brake.BELT

3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and rollbelt around electric clutch and ontoengine pulley.4. Install belt through stationary idler andclutching i

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAKBATTERY_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flameand smoking materials away from bat-terie

HoodHeadlight WireConnectorENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement ofthe emission control devices and systems,which are being done at the customers

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more.AI:_WARNING: Never stor

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will notturn o

IMPORTANT:This cuttingmachineis capableof amputatinghandsand feet andthrow-ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafetyinstructionscould resultins

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of power(cont.)Excessivevi

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMower blades willnot rotatePoor

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SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275640BATTERYSOLENOIDO/_I!SPARK PLUGSIGNITION GAPUNIT (2PLUGS OON TWIN CYL. ENGINES)FUELSHUT-OFF _/ METER _-JSOL

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27564041224O26I /I I8O11,\.III255229\\\////34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275640KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray Battery10 145211

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275640CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES31209_78278209 /_.155..._27811209 '2095454//-209J 20 59209209206chassis-stealth,s

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275640CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar9 193635X428 Dash10 72140608 Bolt

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275640GROUND DRIVE3O16\_ 8473151515355dfive-hTdro.stlt_7338

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275640GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 --- Transaxle, HydroGear, 64Model 314-0510 (S

II, SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor related to loss ofcontrol and tip-over accidents, which canresult in severe injury or death. Opera-tion o

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275640STEERING ASSEMBLY/J4668151346.63O67 67steering stealth prem !340

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275640STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 186094X428 Wheel Steering2 184706 Axle Asm3 169840 Spindle Asm LH4 16

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,2756402178323 /3>333729OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester38231472 /62/134engine-bs.lcyl 51KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPT

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275640SEAT ASSEMBLY18//\\"25\\\1113\ \17 12\/JI8j7iiiiseat It.knob 2KEYNO.123456789101112PARTNO.188719140551STD52371

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275640KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1874072 1380473 1862424 1862435 1865726 1460467 1936548 1791289 19387210 15643911 18908812 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275640LIFT ASSEMBLY1319133219133254201518 20lift-rh. 1piece3KEYNO.1234567111213PARTNO.17950415947618882212000002192116211

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275640MOWER DECK6814834\119118_21291828212324252627_117_11642 D elec-t-path silt 146

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275640MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 Mower Housing 40 739006002 STD533107 Bol

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275640HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510-20KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION123456789101112

• Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck or trailerand refuelit on theground.If this is not possible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentwith a portablecontainer

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275640BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1IIlO36_3__3071019 LABEL KIT ]11330 REPAIR MANUAL I305A _7718

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275640BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1238@g51022103461709141095 VALVE GASKET SET868 _ 1022276@1127.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275640BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 697

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275640BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION383 8

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONO1O1ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX._b ARNING: To avoid serious injury,

Your HomeFor repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems,no matter who made it, no

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallonsand Type: Unleaded RegularOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)'API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(Below 32°FOil Cap

Keys(1) Oil Drain TubeFor Future UseSlope Sheet(2) KeysYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory.When right or left hand is mentioned in this

NOTE: You may now roll or drive yourtractor off the skid. Follow the appropriateinstruction below to remove the tractorfrom the skid.TO ROLL TRACTOR O

,/CHECKLISTBefore you operate your new tractor, wewish to assure that you receive the bestperformance and satisfaction from thisQuality Product.Please