Craftsman 917.275901 Bedienungshandbuch

Owner's ManualCRAFTSMAN°LAWN TRACTOR26.0 HP, 48" MowerElectric StartAutomatic TransmissionModel No.917.275901r_ This product has a low emiss

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare 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

• The averagelawn shouldbe cut to ap-proximately2-1/2 inchesduringthe coolseasonandto over3 inchesduringhotmonths. Forhealthierand betterlookinglawns,

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 provided

Never use engine or carburetor cleanerproducts in the fuel tank or permanentdamage may occur.TO START ENGINEWhen starting the engine for the first tim

4. Move motion control lever to fullforward position and hold for five (5)seconds. Move lever to full reverseposition and hold for five (5) seconds.Re

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ __e_S_,f"F,,_.,NOATES ,ZERV'OEAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE f_%_ ,T/"%'_/_ DATESCheck Brake Operation _

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

• The blade can be sharpened with a fileor on a grinding wheel. Do not attemptto sharpen while on the mower.• To check blade balance, you will need a5

1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be carefulnot to allow dirt to enter the enginewhen changing oil.2. Remove yellow cap from end of drainvalve and inst

Warranty...2SafetyRules...3ProductSpecifications ...

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

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

9. Position front plate assembly betweenfront mower brackets. Raise deck andplate assembly to align holes and insertflanged pins. Secure pins with dou

BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BEEQUAL IN LENGTHFront PlateAssemblyTrunnionTO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELTMOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL1. Park tractor on a level

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE(SECONDARY) DRIVE BELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engageparking brake.1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVEMOWER" in

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with an adjustablebrake system which is mounted on theright side of the transaxle.If tractor require

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTShould your transmission require removalfor service or replacement, it should bepurged after reinstallation and before

3. Disconnect BLACK battery cablethen RED battery cable and carefullyremove battery from tractor.4. Install new battery with terminals insame position

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke control has been preset at thefactory and adjustment should not be nec-essary, check adjustment as described be-low b

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._IkWARNING: Never store

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

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 centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION7. Dirty fuel filter.8. Stale o

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONPoor grassdischargeHeadlight(s)

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901BATTERYSOLENOID@/_I!SPARK PLUGSIGNITION GAPUNIT (2PLUGS 0ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES)FUELSHUT-OFF _ METER _-JSOLE

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray Battery10 145211

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2172789031209 _54209 6074209 38chassis-stealth,stlt 286037209209jl 427820920920936

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar9 193636X428 Dash10 72140608 Bolt

TRACTOR - " MODEL NUMBER 917.275901GROUND DRIVE3O16\_ 84\200 _1997320215048151515355drive-hTdro.stlt_7338

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 - -- Transaxle, HydroGear, 64Model 314-0510 (

I1. SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor related to loss ofcontrol and tip-over accidents, which canresult in severe injury or death. Opera-tion o

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901STEERING ASSEMBLY( ,39/ // , _J46/154065\\33343513\68 67f43/ f <- \14395/ / 4,_/ / / / 8, I/\ r t /steering stea

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 186094X428 Wheel Steering2 184706 Axle Asm3 169840 Spindle Asm L144 1

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27590121253237112 3329OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester1011717i1_/116iII4engine-ko,twin 18KEY PARTNO. NO.1 175439X50

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901SEAT ASSEMBLYiII17 12seat It.knob 8FW10511/"[ /.J/ j _J_ ¢, __-1_ / _ _\/ //3KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1805982 1801663

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2759011116 9 3 13 21 4 11 1021KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1874072 1380473 1940234 1940245 1940276 1936457 1779188 1784559 1692

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901LIFT ASSEMBLYlift-rh.l pc.stlt 1432,.3151KEY PART KEYNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.1 197980 Plunger Assembly 182 198070 Sh

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901MOWER DECK4611647152918mower deck,48prem stlt46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 46 1377293 138017

4_O093716697L108 [125120_1287II!593-88_83196 SEALANT57 20W50 OiL - 78,80Z127- SEAL AND O-RING KIT-r-0,-IZXr-Im:_'0_.-IoOITI iI'-- iz_C_0w_mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510-20KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1703512 17035

• Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckor trailerand refuelit on theground.If this is not possible,thenrefuel suchequipmentwitha portablecontainer,r

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 004327 ...CRANKCASE21 IO_/22l(_ 1923 --@/242634...i ¸8- -10i i

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 0V730, TYPE NUMBER 0043HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0043IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I[_3_f410852

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0043IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PART

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 0V730, TYPE NUMBER 0043s , ( O(L PAN/LUBR(CAT(ON !5\\31754

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 0V730, TYPE NUMBER 0043STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATIONKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCR

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0043CRANKSHAFT !1EXHAUST2FUEL SYSTEM14®_--_-_ 9 8 _ _ 8_6 7 12 31456

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275901KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 0V730, TYPE NUMBER 0043CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (In

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline 4 GallonsCapacity Unleadedand Type: RegularOil Type SAE 10W30'API-SG-SL): (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)Oil Cap

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For Future UseKeys(2) KeysYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory.Slope SheetWhen right or left hand is mentioned inthis manual, it means,

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID(See Operation section for location_dfunction of controls)ARNING: Before starting, read, un-derstand and follow all instructi

Thesesymbols mayappearon yourtractor or in literaturesuppliedwiththe product.Learnand understandtheirmeaning.R N H I'.,I "_REVERSE NEUTRAL H