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Craftsman 917.275285 User Manual

Craftsman 917.275285
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Owner's Manual
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GARDEN TRACTOR
27.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275285
[_]] This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

Table of Contents

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Craftsman 917.275285 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.275285
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warranty

Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment

Details the warranty terms for riding equipment, covering defects in material/workmanship.

Limited Warranty on Battery

Outlines the warranty terms for the included battery, covering defects in material/workmanship.

Safety Rules

General Operation

General guidelines for safe operation, including reading the manual, adult operation, and clearing the area.

Slope Operation

Safety precautions and procedures for operating the tractor on slopes to prevent accidents.

Children

Safety instructions regarding children's presence and interaction with the tractor.

Service

Safety precautions to be taken during maintenance, repairs, and when handling fuels.

Product Specifications

Customer Responsibilities

Outlines the owner's responsibilities for operating and maintaining the tractor safely.

Repair Protection Agreements

Sears Installation Service

Information on professional installation services offered by Sears for home appliances.

Assembly/Pre-Operation

To Remove Tractor from Carton

Step-by-step instructions for safely unpacking the tractor from its shipping carton.

How to Set Up Your Tractor

Guide for adjusting the tractor seat for comfortable and safe operation.

To Roll Tractor off Skid

Procedure for safely removing the tractor from its shipping skid.

How to Use Your Tractor

To Set Parking Brake

Step-by-step instructions for setting the tractor's parking brake correctly.

Stopping

Procedures for stopping the mower blades, ground drive, and the engine.

To Use Throttle Control

Guidance on using the throttle control for optimal engine speed and battery charging.

To Use Choke Control

Instructions on when and how to use the choke control for starting a cold engine.

To Move Forward and Backward

How to operate the motion control lever for forward and backward movement.

To Adjust Mower Cutting Height

Steps to adjust the mower's cutting height using the height adjustment knob.

To Adjust Gauge Wheels

To Operate Mower

Steps to engage and operate the mower blades safely.

To Stop Mower Blades

Procedure for disengaging the mower blades safely.

To Operate on Hills

Critical safety warnings and procedures for operating the tractor on slopes.

To Transport

Towing Carts and Other Attachments

Guidelines for towing attachments and carts with the tractor.

Before Starting the Engine

Check Engine Oil Level

Steps to check the engine oil level before starting the tractor.

Add Gasoline

Instructions on safely adding fresh, unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank.

To Start Engine

Procedures for starting the tractor engine, including initial start-up.

Warm Weather Starting (50° F and above)

Cold Weather Starting (50° F and below)

Procedures for starting the engine in cold weather conditions.

Automatic Transmission Warm Up

How to warm up the automatic transmission before driving in cold weather.

Purge Transmission

Mowing Tips

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

A schedule detailing regular service tasks for the tractor and engine.

General Recommendations

General advice on tractor maintenance and warranty considerations.

Before Each Use

Essential checks to perform on the tractor before each operation.

Lubrication Chart

A chart indicating lubrication points and recommended lubricants.

Brake Operation

Tires

Recommendations for maintaining proper tire pressure and care.

Operator Presence System

Details on the function and importance of the operator presence system.

Blade Care

Advice on keeping mower blades sharp and in good condition.

Blade Removal

Step-by-step instructions for removing mower blades safely.

To Sharpen Blade

Guidance on sharpening mower blades, emphasizing balance.

Battery

Information on battery care, charging, and maintenance.

To Clean Battery and Terminals

Transaxle Cooling

Importance of keeping the transmission fan and cooling fins clean.

Transaxle Pump Fluid

Information on transaxle fluid maintenance and service.

V-Belts

Guidance on checking V-belts for wear and replacement.

Engine

Lubrication

Recommendations for engine oil type and viscosity based on temperature.

To Change Engine Oil

Detailed steps for draining and refilling the engine oil.

Engine Oil Filter

Air Filter

To Service Pre-Cleaner

Instructions for cleaning the foam pre-cleaner element of the air filter.

To Service Cartridge

Procedure for servicing or replacing the paper air filter cartridge.

Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas

Muffler

Spark Plug(s)

In-Line Fuel Filter

Cleaning

Service and Adjustments

To Remove Mower

Step-by-step guide for detaching the mower deck from the tractor.

To Install Mower

Instructions for correctly attaching the mower deck to the tractor.

To Level Mower Housing

Side-to-Side Adjustment with Bubble Level

How to level the mower deck side-to-side using a bubble level.

Alternate Side-to-Side Adjustment Method

An alternative method for side-to-side mower deck leveling.

Front-to-Back Adjustment

How to adjust the mower deck for proper front-to-back leveling.

To Replace Mower Drive Belt

Mower Drive Belt Removal

Steps for removing the mower drive belt.

Mower Drive Belt Installation

Steps for installing a new mower drive belt.

To Replace Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt

Remove Mower Drive Belt

Instructions to remove the mower drive belt.

Remove Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt

Steps to remove the secondary mower blade drive belt.

Install New Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt

Instructions for installing a new secondary mower blade drive belt.

Reinstall Mower Drive Belt

Steps to reinstall the mower drive belt after service.

To Adjust Attachment Clutch

To Check and Adjust Brake

To Check Brake

Procedure to check the tractor's brake system functionality.

To Adjust Brake

Instructions to contact Sears for brake adjustment service.

To Replace Motion Drive Belt

Belt Removal

Steps for removing the motion drive belt.

Belt Installation

Steps for installing the motion drive belt.

Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment

Transmission Removal/Replacement

To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment

Front Wheel Toe-in/Camber

To Remove Wheel for Repairs

Front Wheel

Steps for removing the front wheel for tire repair or replacement.

Rear Wheel

Steps for removing the rear wheel for tire repair or replacement.

To Start Engine with a Weak Battery

To Attach Jumper Cables

Procedure for using jumper cables to start the engine with a weak battery.

Replacing Battery

To Replace Headlight Lamp

Interlocks and Relays

To Replace Fuse

To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly

Engine

To Adjust Throttle Control Cable

How to adjust the throttle control cable for proper engine speed.

To Adjust Choke Control

To Adjust Carburetor

Preliminary Setting

Initial steps for adjusting the carburetor.

Final Setting

Final adjustments for idle speed and mixture settings.

Acceleration Test

Testing and adjusting the carburetor for smooth acceleration.

Storage

Tractor

Steps for preparing the tractor for storage.

Battery

How to prepare and store the tractor battery.

Fuel System

How to prepare the fuel system for storage to prevent issues.

Engine Oil

How to change the engine oil before storage.

Cylinder(s)

How to prepare the engine cylinders for storage.

Other

Additional storage recommendations for fuel, storage location, and covering.

Troubleshooting Chart

Will not start

Causes and corrections for the engine not starting.

Hard to start

Causes and corrections for the engine being difficult to start.

Engine will not turn over

Causes and corrections for the engine not turning over.

Engine clicks but will not start

Causes and corrections when the engine clicks but won't start.

Troubleshooting Chart

Loss of power

Causes and corrections for the engine losing power.

Excessive vibration

Causes and corrections for excessive vibration during operation.

Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged

Causes and corrections for the engine continuing to run with operator off seat.

Poor cut - uneven

Causes and corrections for an uneven or poor quality cut.

Troubleshooting Chart

Mower blades will not rotate

Causes and corrections for the mower blades not rotating.

Poor grass discharge

Causes and corrections for poor grass discharge during mowing.

Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)

Causes and corrections for headlights not working.

Battery will not charge

Causes and corrections for the battery not charging.

Loss of drive

Causes and corrections for loss of drive engagement.

Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"

Cause and correction for engine backfiring when turned off.

Service Notes

Schematic

Repair Parts

Electrical

Exploded view and part numbers for electrical components.

Chassis and Enclosures

Ground Drive

Steering

Engine

Spark Arrester Kit

Parts list for the spark arrester kit.

Lift Assembly

Seat Assembly

Decals

Wheels and Tires

Exploded view and part numbers for wheels and tires.

Mower Deck

Kohler Engine-Model Number CV740, Type Number 0018

Cylinder Head, Valve and Breather

Exploded view and part numbers for cylinder head components.

Crankcase

Exploded view and part numbers for the engine crankcase.

Kohler Engine-Model Number CV740, Type Number 0018

Ignition/Electrical

Exploded view and part numbers for ignition and electrical system.

Blower Housing and Baffles

Exploded view and part numbers for blower housing and baffles.

Air Intake/Filtration

Exploded view and part numbers for air intake and filtration system.

Kohler Engine-Model Number CV740, Type Number 0018

Starting System

Exploded view and part numbers for the engine starting system.

Engine Controls

Exploded view and part numbers for engine control components.

Oil Pan/Lubrication

Exploded view and part numbers for the oil pan and lubrication system.

Kohler Engine-Model Number CV740, Type Number 0018

Crankshaft

Exploded view and part numbers for the engine crankshaft.

Exhaust

Exploded view and part numbers for the engine exhaust system.

Fuel System

Exploded view and part numbers for the engine fuel system.

Service Notes

Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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