Page 2 - LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT FARTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty..................................... ............. 2 Maintenance......................... ................ 21 Safety Rules................................ ............. 3 Service and Adjustments... ................ 25 Product Specifications................... ................
Page 3 - SAFETY RULES; I. GENERAL OPERATION; • Turn off blades when not mowing.
SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT; This cutting machine is capaiaie of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Faiiure to observe the foliowing safety instructions could resuit inserious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machi...
Page 4 - Never
SAFETY RULES III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur tf the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children wi)l remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the wa...
Page 7 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS
Page 9 - ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the Victory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper ti...
Page 10 - HOWTO SET UP YOURTRACTOR; CHECK BATTERY
HOWTO SET UP YOURTRACTOR CHECK BATTERY 1. Lift hood to raised position. NOTE: if this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on labei (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY' in Maintenance section of this manual fo...
Page 11 - Tift
TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID {See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. 2. Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal. 3. Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmiss...
Page 14 - OPERATION; Learn and understand their meaning.; IL; at
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with №ie product. Learn and understand their meaning. - + A a: ♦ ♦ a; BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST WARNING © ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT a i\i a © ^ IL I FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PA...
Page 15 - KNOWYOURTRACTOR
KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ChokeControl Hourmeter Ignition Ammeter Throttie ...
Page 17 - off
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2” to 4-1/2". The heights are mea sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may va^ depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.• The average lawn should ...
Page 18 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL; CHARr; ADD GASOLINE; TO START ENGINE
2 . TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by piacing freewheel controi in freewheeling position. Free wheei controi is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. 1. Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. Pull freewheel contr...
Page 19 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP; PURGETRANSMISSION
NOTE: Before starthg, read the warm and ootd starting pmoedunes below.6. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START" position and reiease key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after seve...
Page 20 - MOWINGTIPS
5, Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake. 6, Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See “TO TRANSPORT’ in this secUon of manual). 7, Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttl...
Page 21 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; from the warranty, operator must maintain; BEFORE EACH USE
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE e<^ci^gi^^XSE^ICF OATFS Ch9ck Brak» Operation Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems ✓ Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades t/'. Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓ Check Batt...
Page 23 - LUBRICATION; I I I; I I r
• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance tree. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not...
Page 24 - CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS; AIR FILTER; ENGINE OIL FILTER
Oil Drain Valve Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Ciean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooiing, make sure the grass screen, cooiing fins, and oth...
Page 25 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; CAUTtON: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:; TRACTOR; TO REMOVE MOWER
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTtON: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: : 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. *2. Place attachment dutch in‘DISENGAGED" position. 3. Turn ignition key “OFF" and remove key.4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stop...
Page 26 - TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to side. If the followng front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades ...
Page 30 - REPLACING BATTERY
REPLACING BATTERY ^kcAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden...
Page 31 - ENGINE; TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL; TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission controi devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be ^rformed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet...
Page 33 - STORAGE; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more, CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an op«n flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in ...
Page 35 - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in “Higher Cut" positioiV fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in “CHOKE" position. 2. Adjust throttle control. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3. Clean underside of mower and trash under mower. housing...
Page 37 - SCHEMATIC
SCHEMATIC TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER917.275223 /77 posmoN CIRCUIT “ M A K E - OFF M + G + A1 NONE QN + UGHTS B + A1 L + A2 ON B + A1 NONE START B ♦ S ♦ A1 NONE WIRIW3 INSULATED CLIPS NOTE; IF WIRING INSULATED CUPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT. THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING....
Page 38 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.275223
Page 39 - DESCRIPTION
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 ELECTRICAL KEYNO. PARTNO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Banery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bdl 1/4-20x7.5 Zinc 11 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 166184 Harn...
Page 40 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 40
Page 41 - KEY PART
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRtPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 175465 Rail, Frame RH 44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 2 175282 Drawbar, Gt 45 176018 Bracket Asm., Susp Chas.Rh 4 73800700 Nut. Lock Hex 7/16 Line 47 17490608 Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x...
Page 42 - GROUND DRIVE
Page 44 - STEERING
Page 47 - SEAT ASSEMBLY; NOTE
TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140124 Seat 14 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20X1-1/2 2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 15 121249X Spacer. Split 3 140675 Strap, Fender 16 123740X Spring, Cprsn 4 127018X BoH, Shoulder 5/16-18 x.62 17 ...
Page 48 - DECALS; fl; WHEELS ANDTIRES
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER917.275223 DECALS fl y 16 11 20 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 164096 Decal Dash 13 177542 Decal Replacement 2 149516 Decal Battery DNGR/PSN 14 175291 Decal V-Bell Schem ENG Asm IS 17741S Decal Hood Side Pnl 3 171702 Decal HcxxJ RH Craftsman 16 1784...
Page 49 - LIFT ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER917.275223 LIFT ASSEMBLY NO. 1 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 2 177535 Shan Asm., LiflVgl 3 159189 Lever Asm., un Rh 4 12000022 E-FHngTnjarc#5133-87 5 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 X 16 Ga. 6 71110624 B o H, Fin Hex 3/8-16 X 1-1/2 7 175830 Grip, Handle Fluted 8 175831 Button, Plunger 9...
Page 50 - MOWER DECK
Page 53 - WasNor; as
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 311-3500 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 161122 2 178317 3 169522 4 161125 5 142932 6 142928 7 142933 8 142934 g 189523 10 169524 11 150771 12 161126 13 142978 14 142977 15 196050 21 169525 24 161127 25 169526 26 161128 27 161129 28 161130 29 169527 30 142...
Page 55 - KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV724, TYPE NUMBER 695S1
TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV724, TYPE NUMBER 695S1 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-033-01-S Kit, breather cover vir/gasket 1 24-032-01-S Seal, oil front (Includes 2-4) 2 Crankcase 2 24-041-23-S Gasket, br...
Page 63 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION T - ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL s Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15*), never across the face. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when chang...
Page 64 - HomeCentrai®
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