Craftsman Dlt 3000 917.275820 User Manual

Owner’s ManualLAWN TRACTOR18.5 HP, 42” Mower Electric Start Automatic TransmissionModel No. 917.275820This product has a low emission engine which ope

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutt

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.REVERSENNEUTRALtfliil

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

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELSGauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operatin

TO OPERATE ON HILLS^WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide at the

TO START ENGINEWhen starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from th

MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of thi

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICESERVICE DATESCheck Brake Operation✓✓Check Tire Pressure✓✓Check Operator Pr

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest spe

TABLE OF CONTENTSWarranty...2Maintenance Schedule...18Safety Rules...

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.• Slide blade on to an unthreaded por

Oil Drain Valve3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise.4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.5. After oil h

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

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSAWARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set pa

7. Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring.8. Place flat washer and clutch sprin

BELT INSTALLATION -1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys2. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.3

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.1. L

If “jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other v

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed

STORAGEImmediately 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.AcAUTION: Never

SAFETY RULESIMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety ins

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start 1. Out of fuel.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of power (cont.)6. Faulty

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMower blades will not rotate1.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820SCHEMATICBATTERYSHORTING CONNECTOR NOT IN REVERSEBLACKr'WHíTE<1IGNITIONUNITSPARK PLUG__O gap ,(2 PLUGS ONTW

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820ELECTRICAL2234

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20x3/48 186491 Box, Battery16 176138

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES25936

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash9 193511X

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820GROUND DRIVE38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 Transaxle Peerless LTH2000 (See69 142432 Scre

SAFETY RULESII. SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820STEERING ASSEMBLY-38-97-344137--42373640

TRACTOR -STEERING ASSEMBLYMODEL NUMBER 917.275820KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 186093X428 Steering Wheel2 184706 Front Axle Assembly3 169840 Spindle As

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820ENGINEOPTIONAL EOUIPMENT Spark Arresterengine-bs.1cyl_30KEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTIONKEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTION1 170545

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 188719 Seat 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820DECALSKEY PART20KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 156439 Decal Fender Danger Sears16 164065 Decal Ste

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 15 173288

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27582046

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 Mower Housing56 165723 Spacer, Retainer2

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000rr 10448

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772151 Cover L

SAFETY RULES• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground, if this is not possible, then refuel such equipment

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0296-El102750

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0296-El51

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0296-ElKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 697174 Cylind

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0296-ElKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DE

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity and Type:3.5 GallonsUnleadedRegularOil Type (API-SG-SL):SAE 30 (above 32T) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F)Oil Capacity:

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATIONYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To

6.7.9.Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake ped