Craftsman 917.275390 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRRFTSMRN°LAWN TRACTOR18.0 HP, 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.275390i_ This product has a low emission e

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overin-flated at the factory for shipping purposes.Correct tire pressure is important for bestcuttin

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

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare 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

• The average lawn should be cut to ap-proximately 2-1/2 inches during the coolseason and to over 3 inches during hotmonths. For healthier and better

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-MENTSTow only the attachments that are recom-mended by and comply with specificationsof the manufacturer of your tractor

6. When engine starts, leave throttlecontrol in choke position until enginewarms up and begins to run roughly.Once rough running begins, imme-diately

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _____FILL IN DATES /_/@_/_-_,_"AS YOU COMPLETE /_'_ _'_ _.Oq'_ "BE OLARSERV,CE OATESCheck Operator Prese

TRACTORAlwaysobservesafety ruleswhen per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requiresmorethanfive (5) feettostopat highestspeedin highes

The bladecan be sharpenedwith a fileor on a grindingwheel. Do not attemptto sharpenwhileon the mower.Tocheckbladebalance,you will need a5/8" diam

Warranty...2SafetyRules...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

MUFFLERInspect and replace corroded muffler andspark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-ate a fire hazard and/or damage.SPARK PLUG(S)Replace spark

&WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANYSERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place

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

Mandrel With Parking Brake "Engaged"Idler PulleysNut "A"Jam NutMandrelPulleyTO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with

Engine PulleClutchingCenterKeeperStationary IdlerTransaxleTRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU-TRAL ADJUSTMENTThe transaxle should be in neutral whenthe gea

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSEORDER -1. BLACK cable first from chassis andthen from the fully charged battery.2. RED cable last from both batteries.Weak or

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of theemission control devices and systems, whichare being done at the customers expense,may be performed by

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

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

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 centerCAUSE CORRECTION1. Cutting too much grass/toofast.2. Th

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION1. Remove obstruction.Mower bla

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SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27539002831 193372A _"AMMETER FUSE(OPTIONAL)SOLENOID STARTERIGNITIONUNIT s%s_ >ARKGAPPLUGS(2 PLUGS _1_ON

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275390/II424122I II I/ I26// //48 I]//////34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275390KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/48 176689 Box Battery Fe

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBERCHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES917.275390212__3O26312625@/528392782082072620920820933 1020913206 2091438363714534 26chassis-Laser -It.s

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275390CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1746192 1765545 1552729 193501X01210 STD53371011 17499613 172105

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275390GROUND DRIVEdrive-fender.stir 4638

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275390GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEYNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.1 Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 63(See Breakdown) 642 146682 Spring Br

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 917.275390STEERING ASSEMBLY1-\J9739... J ¢i _ 42_36567 6767\_ 4015steering_plJt 5843/ _ _\ 43/ 952 /30 I40

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275390STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 186780 Steering Wheel2 175131 Axle Assembly3 169840 Spindle Assembly,

ENGINE21TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER78382381i78\917.2753907262134OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark ArresterKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONengine-bs, lcyl 491 1705452 17

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.275390SEAT ASSEMBLY12seat It.knob 9115KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1887162 1801663 711106164 191316105 1450066 STD5414377 124181X8 1700

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2753901311125,610161320KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 193308 Decal2 189100 Decal3 186280 Decal4 186281 Decal5 193559

LIFT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275390111332651319132031 \.32KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471 Shaf

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275390MOWER DECK4644_2 55142_14734\5619f 2142 D man-t-path stlt 3\2ii182129232425262746

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275390MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 34 721106122 STD533107

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275390PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C4713184/83180""_15029B 56MODEL and SERIALNUMBERS HERE79 "

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275390PEERLESSTRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transax

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

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275390BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1692 _142_ 117105137276 @950-1082311091127 O987A51105A104A127A2

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275390BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 6971

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275390BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION309 69

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONO7O7...,,...ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX._[i ARNING: To avoid s

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 1.25 Unleadedand Type: RegularOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)'API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°FOil Capacity:

SteeringWheel Insert(1) Hex Bolt5/16-18 x 4_ Steering WheelAdapteri I I iSteering Wheel@(1) Large Flat Washer©(1) 5/16 Lock WasherSteeringBootSteering

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

7. Slideseat until a comfortablepositionis reachedwhich allowsyou to pressclutch/brakepedalall the way down.8. Getoff seat withoutmovingits ad-justed