Craftsman 917.276022 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRAFTSMAN°GARDEN TRACTOR25.0 HP, 48" MowerElectric StartAutomatic TransmissionModel No.917.276022This product has a low emissi

KN OW YOU R TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiariz

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

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHTThe cutting height is controlled by turn-ing the height adjustment knob in desireddirection.• Turn knob clockwise (_) to

• Avoid stopping or changing speed onhills.• If stopping is absolutely necessary, pushbrake pedal quickly to brake positionand engage parking brake.IM

TO START ENGINEWhen starting the engine for the first timeor if the engine has run out of fuel, it willtake extra cranking time to move fuel fromthe t

3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.After the engine is running, movethrottle control to slow position. Disen-gage parking brake.4. Move moti

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICECheck Brake Operation _ _,Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andT Interlock Sys

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

Adding or checking level of electrolyte isnot necessary.TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALSCorrosion and dirt on the battery andterminals can cause the bat

ENGINE OIL FILTERReplace the engine oil filter every seasonor every other oil change if the tractor isused more than 100 hours in one year.AIR FILTERY

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

I_IbWARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER-VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place attach

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flangedpin, the hole in pin is inline with notch onhead of pin. If necessary, move mowerside-to-side to give space

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "C" willchange dim. "B" by approximately 3/16".• When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2&

R.H. MandrelCoverIElectricPulleyIdlerPulleysSpringArmR.H.MandrelR.H.Suspension PrimaryArm Idler ArmTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC-ONDARY) DRIVE BELTPark

L.H. Secondary IdlerIdler Arm Pulley pring SecondaryArmCenterMower Blade(Secondary)Drive BeltR.H.MandrelTO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCHThe electric clutch

RetainerSpringDrive BeltTensionHandleEngine Pulley Transaxle PulleyL_ Belt KeeperFlat IdlerBelt BeltKeeper KeeperBelt ClutchingV-Idler Keeper Clutchin

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cableto the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) offully charged battery.3. Connect the other end of the BLACKcable (D) to good c

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement ofthe emission control devices and systems,which are being done at the customers ex-pense, may be performed

1With engine off turn idle fuel adjust-ing needle in (clockwise) closing itfinger tight and then turn out (counter-clockwise) 1 turn.FINAL SETTING -1.

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 th

IMPORTANT:This cuttingmachineis capableof amputatinghandsandfeet and throw-ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscouldresult in

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 1. Cutting too mu

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

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022REDAMMETER(OPTIONAL)REDBATTERYRED _FUSEWHITEBLACKREDSOLENOIDIII JSTARTERBLACKBLACK)GIIBF H©DPTO (DISENGAGED

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022i_ 11 1_I \1I 27123334

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 14

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES1381511583712215012215321I_o192\5686.1566chassis-stealth_43-vgt36

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 180375 Rail, Frame RH2 175282 Drawbar, Gt4 73680700 Nut 7/16-145

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022GROUND DRIVE96933drive 6-vgt127 14835344668151<.64 37 38 5i.;_" /p °,13377 .148111114_- 23 f_ --..,,_._× 148

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 Transaxle Hydro Gear 94 133835331-3000 (See Br

DO:• Mow up and down slopes, not across.• Remove obstacles such as rocks, treelimbs, etc.• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-even terrain could over

STEERINGTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022233433326<"42//2213/31\162936\\,<28490I j-151313/ i \i I i I 1I I III\ IJ18_ steering 13-vgtJ40

STEERINGTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X4282 1785573 1832264 1618495 1618486 6266H7 121748X8 120000299 184946X50

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,2760221826engine-kohber22_17-vgt15272O3728398598408412118269n7OI n_86I29SPARK ARRESTER KITKEY PARTNO. NO.12 1497238

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022SEAT ASSEMBLY17KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1805982 1801663 1406755 1450066 STD5414377 124181X8 17187710 18018612 121246X13 1212

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,2760221718315151710138222526142312KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1640942 1495163 1862424 1862435 1408376 1336447 1859808 1779189 1

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022LIFT ASSEMBLY23lO /\7oKEYNO.12345678lO1112232426293031323334PARTNO,121006X180045159189120000221929201671110624175830

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022MOWER DECK46_(,49I 52 _4931303 I121 42!46I97'21I47/2618mower_deck.481owcost_stlt_246

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 180358 Deck Weldment 42 1657233 178915 Bracket A

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276022TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 331-3000]i/57_53...52--54/62J_!4148

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 331-3000KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 161122 Main Housing Assemb

@@@@@• Be sure the area is clear of other peoplebefore mowing. Stop machine if anyoneenters the area.• Never carry passengers or childreneven with the

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029.'YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I28271_C:' 2220--O--1

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730,TYPE NUMBER 0029HEADNALVEIBREATHERCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I119-_317- IAIR INTAKE JBLOWER HOUSING AND BAF

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029IGNITION/ELECTRICALBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTNO

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029STARTING SYSTEM I®ENGINE CONTROLS J26_25OIL PAN / LUBRICATION IJ_j

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029STARTING SYSTEMOIL PAN/LUBRICATIONKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029CRANKSHAFT I--1EXHAUSTJFUEL SYSTEMJ/15 7 7,10_® _ 7I _ /11 12 /_%_

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276022KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1. 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (in

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION(.OONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX._ ARNING: To avoid serious injury, o

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES• Read and observe the safety rules.• Follow a regular schedule in main-taining, caring for and using your tractor.• Follow t

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette beforeyou begin.When right or left hand is mentioned inthis manual, it m

6. Start the engine. After engine hasstarted, move throttle control to idleposition.7. Release parking brake.8. Slowly move the motion control leverfo

Thesesymbols mayappearon yourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwith the product.Learnand understandtheir meaning.R N H I",1REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW