Craftsman 917.276341 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRRFTSMIIN°GARDEN TRACTOR27.0 HP, 54" MowerElectric StartAutomatic TransmissionModel No.917.276341i_]]] his product has a low

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TOMOWER DECKThe gauge wheels are designed to keepthe mower deck in proper )osition whenoperating mower.1. Slide gauge wheel bar

Belt Tension RodDisengaged PositionGaugeWheelg BracketElectric Clutch PulleyFront Plate AssemblyDouble LoopRetainer Springs..PFront Mower BracketFlang

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N H I'-,I "_REVERSE

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

SAFETYGLASSESThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety

• The averagelawnshouldbe cut toapproximately2-1/2 inchesduringthecool seasonand to over3 inchesduringhot months. For healthierand betterlooking lawns

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

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

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

MAINTENANCESCNEOULEF,LL,NOATESASYOOOOMP'ETEf ZERV'OEREGULAR SERVICE DATESCheck Brake Operation _Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence

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

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

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portionof the steel bolt or pin and hold thebolt or pin parallel with the ground. Ifblade is balanced, it should rem

3. Opendrainvalvebyusinga 7/16"(11mm)wrenchturningcounterclockwise.4. After oil hasdrainedcompletely,closethe drainvalveturningclockwise.Usethe 7

CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect p

TO INSTALL MOWERFollow procedure described in "INSTALLMOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the As-sembly section of this manual. NOTE: Youwill need to r

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is springloaded. Have a firm grip on rod and re-lease slowly.4. Remove screws from R.H. and L.H.mandrel covers and remove co

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKEIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet tostop at highest speed in highest gear on alevel, dry concrete or paved surface,

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

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-SEMBLY1. Raise hood.2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood atsides, tilt toward engin

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._WARNING: Never store t

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions co

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not startHard to startEngi

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of power(continued)3. Buil

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

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341SOLENOIDIGNITION SWITCHPOSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"OFF M+G+A1RUN/OVERRIDE B+A1RUN B+A1 L+A2START B + S

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341ELECTRICAL• i26342933I193391ROS tI34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 14

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES212\16115837582814i144174 _9917486153150 /_122813o 13017156_15645chassis-stealth II 736

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 180375 Rail, Frame RH 842 175282 Dra

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341GROUND DRIVE117_128 50\127 120153_77122117_96933drive lO-vgt3612011238

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 Transaxle Hydro Gear 89 73680700331-3000 (See Breakdown) 9

I1.SLOPE OPERATIONSlopesarea majorfactor relatedto lossofcontrol and tip-overaccidents,whichcanresultin severeinjuryor death. Opera-tion on all slopes

STEERINGTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341343332642232213,31292836\J18 _ steering 13-vgt524O

STEERINGTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X4282 1785573 1832264 1618495 1618486 6266H7 121748X8 120000299 184946X50

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2763412118152O8484128269/8126engine ELS 3-vgt37 /27 3929SPARK ARRESTER KITKEYNO.1289101112151820212226272829313739PA

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341SEAT ASSEMBLY17KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1805982 1801663 1406755 1450066 STD5414377 124181X8 17187710 18018612 17464813 12124

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27634118315151016122316KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1935992 1495163 1862424 1862435 1408376 1336447 1931148 1939579 18657210 156

LIFT ASSEMBLY403942TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341433870\12.yll7723\\\641_85_417012-___F76 __ __26lift rh 18KEY PARTNO. NO.KEY PARTDESCRIPTION NO.

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341MOWER DECK90182464694180 I18357 51161171195643 i [98J l l [5033i252627mower deck-54 246

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 194846 Deck Weldment Mower 50 721106165 STD62400

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 331-3000II1\ /55_110_\_ 137_i106/55/62121_79 SEALANt97 20W50 O!L205 KIT, SEAL48

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 331-3000KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 161122 Kit, housing main 6

• Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck or trailer and refuel it ontheground.Ifthis is not possible,thenrefuel suchequipmentwith a portablecontainer

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446977, TYPE NUMBER 0471-E1216 267_19_18826526711of_467_4451_NN_30550

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446977, TYPE NUMBER 0471-E135_361029 102211oo_798 _914_977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET51 _ 1370

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446977, TYPE NUMBER 0471-E111329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I74_1070I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I= 789A

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276341BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446977, TYPE NUMBER 0471-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 6997

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONO707ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX.WARNING: To avoid serious injury, o

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 5 GallonsCapacity Unleadedand Type: RegularOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 (below 32°F)Oil Capacity: W

Steering WheelSteering Steering SteeringWheel Wheel SleeveInsert AdapterGauge Wheels(4) AdjustingBar(4) Retainer Springs(double loop)Nose RollerNose R

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

3. Place seaton seat pan so head ofshoulderboltsarepositionedoverthelargeslottedholes in pan.4. Pushdownon seat to engage shoulderboltsin slots and pu