Craftsman 917.275380 Manuel d'utilisateur

Owner’s ManualLAWN TRACTOR17.5 HP, 42” Mower Electric Start Automatic TransmissionModel No. 917.275380ftThis product has a low emission engine which o

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.N H L \\\ -^ -mREVERS

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

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and bett

TO TRANSPORTWhen pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Freewheel co

6. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Donot run starter continuously for mor

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...

TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.Care should be taken to keep the blade bal

Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.Check the crankcase oil

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMDebris may clog the engine’s air cooling system. Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine da

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

6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring.7. Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide collar onto guide

BELT REMOVAL -1. Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual).2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pu

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 RULES1 WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark p

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 center^»ROBLEIVI CAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of power (continued)6.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONPoor grass discharge1. Engine

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380SCHEMATIC02836 193374/ 390_^BATTERYo l i l i I l oSOLENOID STARTERoO'--------Ic7BRAKE-^) I o!I--------------

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.275380ELECTRICAL2234

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/48 176689 Box Battery Fe

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.275380CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis Stamping2 176554 Drawbar5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380GROUND DRIVE38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 Transaxle Peerless LTH2000 70 134683 Keeper Be

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 917.275380STEERING ASSEMBLY^L ''i40

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 186780 Steering Wheel2 175131 Axle Assembly3 169840 Spindle Assembly,

ENGINETRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.27538042

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.275380ENGINEKEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTION1 170545 Control Throttle /Choke2 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/23 Engine Brigg

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DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27538011KEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTIONKEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTION1 193307 Decal, Oper. Instr.13 186787 Decal, Dash Panel2

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.275380LIFT ASSEMBLY46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Washer Asm inner Spring W/Plunger2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift3 105767X

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380MOWER DECK48

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42’’2 STD533107 Bolt3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sw

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 917.275380PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000-f 412542A36 . 143«1 / ^ 144A1 ,38 37 -45M K)450

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000KEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772151 Cover L.H

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.275380BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-El52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-Elu1119.33433385178953

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-El118187240977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET51 W 137276 I

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.275380BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-El305A304 I104030512651279729 %697NOTE: For Replacem

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.275380BRfGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-ElKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCR

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275380BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-ElKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONKEY PART NO. NO.383

SERVICE NOTES58

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONcn(DWARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity and Type:1.25 GallonsUnleadedRegularOil Type (API-SG-SL):SAE 30 (above 32T) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F)Oil Capacity

Get it fixed, at your home or ours!Your HomeFor repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooli

UNASSEMBLED PARTSsteering Wheel Insert(1)5/16 Lock WasherSteering WheelI(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18x4I ISteering Wheel AdapterSteeringExtensionShaftGauge (1)

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

9.Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal ail the way down. Get off seat without moving its ad