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Owner's Manual CRRFTSMIIN° LAWN TRACTOR 24 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.275680 This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engin...

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Warranty................................................2 Safety Rules..........................................3 ProductSpecifications...........................6 AssemblyPre-Operation........................7 Operation.................................

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IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineis capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throw- ingobjects.Failureto observethe followingsafetyinstructionscould resultinserious injuryor death. WARNING: In orderto prevent accidentalstartingwhen settingup, transporting,ad...

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II, SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Opera- tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it...

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• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truckor trailer and refuelit on the ground.Ifthis is not possible,then refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable container,ratherthanfrom a gasoline dispensernozzle. • Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rim of the fuel...

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type SAE 30(above 32°F) (API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F) Oil Capacity: w/Filter 4.0 Pints w/o Filter 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (GAP: .040") Grou...

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(1) Oil DrainTube For FutureUse Keys Slope Sheet i (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. When right or left hand is men- tioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel)....

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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po- sition. 2. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. 3. Place freewhee...

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,/CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product. Please review the following checklist: ¢" All assembly instructions have been completed. ¢&quo...

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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L I'.,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST 8414J ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE OPERATION SY...

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KN OW YOU R TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future re...

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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 eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend stan...

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season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the sec...

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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 back of this manual. • Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills. • Avoi...

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To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions f...

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PURGE TRANSMISSION _ILCAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and per- formance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This ...

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.A,.TE.A.OESO.EOU'E F, '.OATES ..... AS YOU COMPLETE REGULARSERV,OE SERVICEDATES Check Operator Presence and T ROS Systems I_ R Check for Loose Fasteners If ll_'s A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_3 C Lubrication Chart _ I1_ 0 Check Bat...

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TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adju...

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• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow t...

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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container....

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CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub- born dried gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooli...

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I& ARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED&q...

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not pro...

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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be re- placed without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of man...

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BELT INSTALLATION - 1. Carefully work new belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley. 2. Slide belt into the center span keeper. 3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley...

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TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM ...

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Ke Nut Hex Bolt Terminal Access --;_ Terminal Guard Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder ...

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ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers ex- pense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by...

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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. 41:_WARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or ...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine ...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power (continued) Excessive vibration Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse Engine continues to run when operator l...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "ba...

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SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275680 02843 193389 BATTERY mllm_ m SOLENOID DISENGAGED) WH_E I I I I CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDALUP) GRA_ SEAT SWITCH SHORTING CONNECTOR @ _,cK W.TE S IGNIT _ ] SPARKPLUGS ILa_ _' GAP ('J UNIT _O (2PLUGS O L J...

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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275680 41 22 / \ 40 26 / i 12 30 11 I • I I I i i i i ( 50_ \ \ \ 52 29 \ \ \ i ! i / i i / i 34 ...

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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275680 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray Battery 10 145211 Bolt Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275680 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 31 209.-_ 217 206 chassis-stealth.stir 21 6O / 209 74 209 54 58 / 54 j158 t 44 60 37 >209 / 209 14 278 _209 209 209 36 ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275680 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 9 193636X428 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 11 167203 Panel Dash LH 13 188702X010 Panel Dash RH 14 17490608 Screw Th...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275680 GROUND DRIVE 32 52 5 32 16 30 36 36 35 202 150 48 151 51 53 77 26 16 16 29-_. \@ 84 75, 73 16 76 i 55 drive-hydro, stlt 59 38 ...

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275680 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 --- Transaxle, HydroGear, Model 61 17120614 Number 314-0510 (See Break 62 123533X down) 63 174607 8 192502 Rod Shift Fend. 65 10040700 9 18050...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275680 STEERING ASSEMBLY J J 39 .......... __ ¢ ¢ 46 6 .... is .1 .... ---_ 65 68 13 46 .6 28 30 67 67 steering stealth prem 13 40 ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275680 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 186094X428 Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle Asm 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga...

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ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275680 2 1 14 38 13 17 32 33 112 33 23 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 17 "81 engine-bs intek-twini41 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 13 14 17 23 25 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 175437X505 Control Throt...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275680 SEAT ASSEMBLY 18 / _J J 2 i i 5 i / J \\, \ 25 \ 11 seat Itknob 14 I I 9 5 22 21 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 180598 180166 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17000616 19131614 180186 166369...

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DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275680 11 7 16 9 3 13 21 4 11 10 21 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 187407 2 138047 3 194023 4 194024 5 194027 7 193654 8 179128 9 195880 10 156439 11 189637 12 172331 13 133644 14 160396 20 14 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Deca...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275680 LIFT ASSEMBLY 19 13 32 19 13 3 2 5 4 20 1718 20 16 15 lift-rh.l piece 3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 179504 Plunger Assembly 16 73350800 2 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 17 175689 3 188822 Pin Groov...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275680 MOWER DECK 144 ,H-4s 40J_ 59 148 55 117 1" 113 5 6 \ 2 34 149 19_ 21 140- , 138 21 2 J 23 24 <, 6 29 27 18 42 D,elec.t-path.adjwl.stlt 3 46 ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275680 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 182032 Mower Housing 56 165723 2 STD533107 Bolt 59 141043 3 138017 Bracket Asm Sway Bar Front 61 174882 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 6...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275680 HYDRO GEARTRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 59 170408 2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 60 142883 3 170353 Center Section, As...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275680 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445677 TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 5O ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275680 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445677 TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 35_ 36 883 1029 1022 1100 _ 798 _ 8_648 I 883 35_ 36_1029_ 1022_ 914_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL Kr'l 6 _'_163 1370 552@ 51 _ 114211128|_ I 552A8 1123_ ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275680 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445677 TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 74It lO7O 1005'_;__ 332_ 75_ 789A 1054_ 7[_ 695 363_ 334_ 4O5 11330REPAIR MANUAL J 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 163 1022 358 ENGINE GAS...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275680 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445677 TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 699753 Cylinder Assembly 150 2 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 160 3 391086 • Seal-Oil (Mag...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275680 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445677 TYPE NUMBER 0413-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 523 691036 Dipstick 967 273638 524 691032 • SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 968 790689 525 691037 Tube-D...

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION O1 O1 ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. _b ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes...

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