Craftsman 917.275632 User Manual

Owner's ManualCRRFTSMRN°LAWN TRACTOR18.5 HP, 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.275632[_ his product has a low emission en

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

• Attachment LiftLever High PositionFor best cutting performance, grass over6 inches in height should be mowedtwice. Make the first cut relatively hig

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 b

.Insert key into ignition and turn keyclockwise to start position and releasekey as soon as engine starts. Donot run starter continuously for morethan

F,L',.OATAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE /_r_'_TSERVlOe DATESCheck Brake Operation _Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andT ROS Syste

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

The bladecanbe sharpenedwith a fileor on a grindingwheel. Do not attemptto sharpenwhileon the mower.Tocheckbladebalance,youwill need a5/8" diamet

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

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

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

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"\MandrelPulleyNut "A"Jam NutTO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with an adjustab

ElectricClutchClutching -----IdlerStationary JIdlerCenter Span/_Keeper _TransaxlePulley_ -- ClutchLocator... , h...I1_ HarnessTRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSEORDER -1. BLACK cable first from chassis andthen from the fully charged battery.2. RED cable last from both batteries.DD02614

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._ICAUTION: Never store

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerCAUSE1. Cutting too much grass/toofast.2. Throttle in &

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

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632BATTERYSOLENOIDIIGNITION SWITCHPOSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"OFF M+G+A1 NONERUN/OVERRID[ B+A1 NONERUN B

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

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27563222ii i/I II II I2640iIIIiIIIIiIf/16iII\\\\\\\\\!/1!//!i/ \\ /\/2955931III/'I\30

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 14521

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2179O31209420911209 __209206chassis-stealth,stlt 3310_2092096O74546O54278209J 20 592092092093

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar9 193635X428 Dash10 72140608 Bolt

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 57 130801(See Breakdown) 59 1

STEERINGTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632/ :L _ 38_39JJ6532283O68i1367 6767steering stealth prem 1236

STEERINGTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 186094X428 Wheel Steering2 184706 Axle Asm3 169840 Spindle Asm LH4 169839 Spin

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,27563278_323 /3>293881142372 /62134OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark ArresterKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 176636X505 Contr

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632SEAT ASSEMBLY18... 15_j_1317IIiIiIi\\12\25\\11\21KEYNO.123456789101112PARTNO.188719140551STD52371019131610145006ST

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

DECALS18TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,2756321116 3 13 21 4 112110242O 761512KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1874072 1380473 1862424 1862435 1603966 1460467 1791289 19

LIFT ASSEMBLY11TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,2756321343251219\131920 ._ 161718 20\_ 2015lift-rh, 1piece25KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1979802 1980703 1888224 12000

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632MOWER DECK°.LI_ 144 _. 454oi€1485534113 111 2_118 _56149J19 21\218229182123 24I252827.11742 D elec-t-path stlt 442

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1658922 STD5331073 1380174 1654605 STD6240086 1780248 8508579 STD55113710 14029611 13897

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275632PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C3,5A83184/2656MODEL and SERIALNUMBERS HERE7951293515741A ,_742..A44

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 7721472 780086A3

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1II1038_3__3071019 LABEL KIT II1330 REPAIR MANU

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E11022103461709141095 VALVE GASKET SET868 _-&apo

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275632BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

• Remove gas-powered equipment fromthe truck or trailer and refuel it on theground. If this is not possible, thenrefuel such equipment with a portable

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

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 4.0Capacity and UnleadedType: RegularOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°FOil Capacity: W/Filter

For Future UseKeys(2) KeysSlope SheetYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory.When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means

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

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