Craftsman 917.273050, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...17 273050 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION 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 Une 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply...

Page 3: ...slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do notturn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is ov...

Page 4: ... backing Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks...

Page 5: ...n your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s ma...

Page 6: ...Parts Bag contents shown full size 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Knob 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 3 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Retainer Springs single loop ...

Page 7: ...Seat Video Cassette 2 Washers 2 Shoulder 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge _ Bolts 2 Center _ lock Nuts Steering 2 Gauge t v Wheel Wheels __ J Insert Steering Wheel 2 Front Link Assemblies I I I I I I I I I I Manual Parts Bag 2 Keys Slope Sheet Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension 7 ...

Page 8: ...J Wheel Insert _ Hex Bolt o_ Lock Washer Steering _ Large Flat Wheel_t eep_i _el Steering _ Sleeve __ _ Tabs Extension I Steering Shaft _ _ Steerin Sleeve Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR O...

Page 9: ...the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Start th...

Page 10: ... deck pins If necessary rock and raise front of mower to align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms Retain with double loop retainer springs with loops down as shown Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring Turn height adjustment knob clock wise to remove slack from mower suspension Raise deck to highest position Assemble gauge...

Page 11: ... the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to...

Page 12: ...EON I_ _IENG NEOFF O PRESSURE_ L G TSON_ OV_ _Mp_ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED i i iiJ i i_iii_ _iii iiiiii_iiii SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ...unted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor RANGESHIFT LEVER Allows hi...

Page 14: ...ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To elim...

Page 15: ... _ Gauge J_ _ _ x Wheel _ra cke_ TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift control Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen A...

Page 16: ...gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting _WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer ...

Page 17: ...this manual MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Use the runner on the right side of the mower as a guide The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner The left hand side of mower should be used for t...

Page 18: ... need to be made periodically to properly maintain your trac tor All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last ...

Page 19: ... results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpehed blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assem bly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt l...

Page 20: ...reads If necessary fill with SAE 30 motor oil API SF SG or SH Replace filler plug Reassemble wheel to hub _Transaxle Filler _ _ Plug ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES c 30 1o o io 20 TEMPERA_JRE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NE...

Page 21: ...nut and cartridge plate Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud Replace if necessary Reassemble air cleaner cartridge plate and nut Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob Cartridge Foam Pre Cleaner Cartridge Plate Rubber Seal Knob Nut ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every se...

Page 22: ...from electric clutch pulley Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links Adjustment Nuts Lift Suspension Links Arms TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is ...

Page 23: ...H against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower housing loosen nut H from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut G on both front links an equal number of turns When distance F is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front links NOTE Each full turn of nut G will change dim F by approximately 3 8 Recheck side to side adjustment Both Front Links ...

Page 24: ... dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface Hand Mandrel Secondary Check secondary idler arm and idler tc see that they rotate freely Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway bar bracket Install new belt in lower groove of L H mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandrel pulley as shown Roll belt over R H mandrel pulley Make sure belt i...

Page 25: ...g Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact your nearest authorizec service center department TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bot...

Page 26: ...curely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal Repair tire and reassemble Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover REAR WHEEL Block rear axle securely Remove five 5 hub bolts to allow wheel removal Repair tire and reassemble Replace and tighten hub bolts securely NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow lea...

Page 27: ...t of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive typ...

Page 28: ...ontrol cable is adjusted properl see TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE CONTROl CABLE in the Service and Adjustment_ section of this manual With engine off turn idle fuel adjustin_j needle in clockwise closing it fingel tight and then turn out counterclock wise 1 turn FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion centre lever in neutral N ...

Page 29: ...tial warm fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage 29 Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run unt...

Page 30: ... presence switch es Fill fuel tank See 3 0 START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor I refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean rep...

Page 31: ...k not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower CORRECTION Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank...

Page 32: ...or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad batterycell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST p...

Page 33: ...FF C GIB H ON C FrB ErA D 2e VOLTS AC 3600 RIM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED HEADLIGHTS GFC IGNmON SWITCH REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H B ENGINE CONNECTOR TRAC T _RCONNECTOR REGULA OR N NE PURPLEWIRE SHORTING IGNITION SWITCH EATTEF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS RED WIRE TE W RE M FOR ENGINE _ CHARGIf SHORT NG REow _ NOTE IFWlRING INSULATED CARBURETOR ll_ _ _ll E_ OKW RE _ _h ll CUPBW_REREMOV...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273050 ELECTRICAL 22 26 29 t I J 34 ...

Page 35: ...0 21 166184 Harness Socket Ught W 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Ught 24 4014J Cable Battery 25 146686 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 157899 Cabte Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 163968 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 166176 Harness Ign 41 17720408 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 154963 Switch PTO 52 141940 Pro...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 273050 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _138 37 17 144 52 28 21 17 I 17 147 150 8 _ 122 _7 17 _0 42 122 67 63 36 ...

Page 37: ...4 142131 Bracket Engine Support Rear 139 161330 35 19111116 Washer 11132x11116x16Ga 140 163806 36 74780512 Bott Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 141 163805 37 163981X558 FenderYTGTPNTWO SHCup 142 161897 558 144 161900 39 136961 Bracket Axle Front 147 162967 40 156111 Bracket Support Axle Engine 148 164655 42 STD533710 Bolt Carhage 3 8 16 x 1 150 161237 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273050 GROUND DRIVE 39 28 9 27 10_ 69 3 36 i 37 6 29 62 38 ...

Page 39: ...ty 61 137524 23 106932 Knob 62 STD551143 24 136925 Support Puck Brake 63 74760720 25 136923 Puck Brake Top 64 154752 26 137552 Spring Return 65 67609 27 17490528 Screw Hex Wsh Thd 66 140296 5 16 18x 1 3 4 67 19131312 28 STD541237 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 68 5142H 29 137213 Brake Rod 69 136327 30 19131616 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 117 73900600 34 124236X Cap Plunger 35 137648 Rod Parking Brake 36 149412 S...

Page 40: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273050 16 40 ...

Page 41: ... Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Uric Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock HW HlClSpr 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asm Steering Rod Asm Tie Ball J Ball Vgt inc Key No 36 40 Draglink Ball Joint Solid Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Cap Wheel Stee...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273050 _12 r _3 10 _169 64 _j74 _ ss _s _ d_ _ _ 19 7 54 38 29 I SPARK ARRESTER KIT 42 ...

Page 43: ...0 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF 26 3645J Bushing 27 139277 StemTank Fuel 28 7834R Fuel Line 29 132920 Spark Arrester Kit 33 STD541437 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 35 10010500 Washer Split 37 123487 ClampHose 38 74780624 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16x 1 1 2 39 17490636 ScrewTr 3 8 16x2 1 4UNC 40 17490664 Screw i r 3 8 t6 x 4 UNC 41 126197X Washer 1ol 20D X 15 32 ID X 250 42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 43 150280 Bo tHex 7 ...

Page 44: ... Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 w Sems Pan Seat Bracket MountingSwitch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20X 1 1 2 KEY PART NO NO 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 19171912 19 120068X 20 124238X 21 153236 22 STD54 1431 DEBCRIP nON Spacer Split Spdng Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig G 5 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga Knob Seat 1 2 13 Unc Cap Spdng Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 N...

Page 45: ...ION Decal V Belt Dr Sch Decal BlowerHousing Decal V Belt Schero Decal Replc Decal Battery Reflector Taillight Decal Handle Lft HeightAdjust Lift Handle Pad Footrest Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES t ___ 3 7 4 10 g KEY PARr NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106228X427 4 81341 t 5 106230X 6 278H 7 9040t I 8 104757X 8 9 105588X 10 7154J 11 106227X427 12 6856M 144334 DESCRIPTION C...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273050 LIST ASSEMBLY 40 39 42 35 17 70 34 12 _ 24 13 I 23 1_ 2 _2__ 20 19 18 12 16 46 ...

Page 47: ... 19 STD551037 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 20 5328J Bolt Adjust Spring Assist 21 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 127218 Link Front 23 STD624008 Retainer Spring 24 73350800 Nut JamHex 1 2 13Unc 25 130171 Trunnion 26 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 Unc 29 150233 Trunnion lnfin Height 30 110807X Nut Special 31 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 32 137150 Spring Compression Inf Hgt 33 STD560907 Pin Cott...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273050 MOWER DECK 45 53 49 36 4 36 55 45 43 48 47 48 22 54 _ 1123 48 ...

Page 49: ...831 25 19111216 Washer 11 32x3 4x16Ga 66 156009 27 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 t6 x 16 Ge 67 73930600 29 132823 Spacer Spring Step Idler 99 72110614 30 157722 Screw ThdrolRolUng Washer Head 102 153390 31 137266 Nut FIgTop Lock Cntr 9 16 143651 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 129963 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 158330 34 72140610 Bolt Carriage 3 6 16 x1 1 4 35 72110616 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16x2 36 72110609 ...

Page 50: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273050 7 74 70 73 72 41 25 24 5O ...

Page 51: ...ure Relief Valve 82 136984 Gearcase Reverse Idler Shaft 84 5384 I andBearings R H includes Key 85 2978J No Os 17 18 25 33 50 63 77 86 633A85 and 82 87 8739H1 Dowel Pin 88 4924H Needle Beefing 89 19151516 Thrust Bearing Race 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 90 110542X 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 91 19181511 Thrust Bearing Race 92 75J Gate Lower Shift Gearcase and Bearings L H 93 6274H Includes Key Numbers 18...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273050 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV20S TYPE NUMBER 65551 STARTING SYSTEM I 2 S 7 Q ENGINE CONTROLS I 5 I 12 23_ _ OIL PAN LUBRICATIONJ 17 O 2 _3 2 52 ...

Page 53: ...x M4x6 7 Lever throttle control Screw hex flange M5xO Bx20 Spring throttle llmiter Lever choke Washer spring 114 Screw hex cap M4x0 7x25 Linkage choke 1 SM_o42025 2 24 090 14 3 M 0641060 4 24 089 01 5 25 158 08 6 24 079 04 7 25 158 11 8 M 0547050 9 24 089 03 10 24 126 56 11 M 0645016 12 12 237 01 13 M 0545016 14 24 090 07 15 24 468 01 16 24 089 18 17 M 0446030 18 24 090 13 19 M 0545020 20 24 089 3...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273050 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV20S TYPE NUMBER 65551 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL l ill 14 AIR INTAKE J SLOWER HOUSING AND SAFFLESJ 12 _ _ j 4 _2 _ 3 8 Is 14 16 IS 13 9 11 8 3 54 ...

Page 55: ...USTRATED 24 126 71 Bracket stator wire X 22 11 Washer lock 1 4 24 176 12 Harness wiring Lead black rect reg 4 18 gauge 25 518 28 insulated grip barrel eyelets 24 113 18 Decal grass screen 12 454 01 Tie wire Housing blower Incl M 0545010 24 063 36 Nut plastic 2 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 2 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 5 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 Plate backing 2 side Plate ...

Page 56: ...MODEL NUMBER 917 273050 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV20S TYPE NUMBER 65551 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 2 7 2 _ 30 _ 28 I 29 CRANCASEJ 14 _ O 12 g 4 iS V V 7 v v A V 0 8 I D13 _jls 25 _ 423 22 _ 2s 27 56 ...

Page 57: ... 23 24 089 02 Spring valve 4 16 12 153 01 24 12 173 01 Cap valve spring 4 17 24 126 19 25 12 755 03 Kit retainer 4 18 12 123 04 26 24 318 11 Head assembly 1 cylinder 19 M 0545016 27 24 755 76 Kit valve cover breather 20 12 15302 lncl 16 17 28 21 24 038 04 28 25 313 02 Grommet rubber 29 24 755 57 Kit breather separator 22 24 755 46 Includes 28 30 33 23 12 153 03 30 M 0545016 Screw hex flange M5x0 8...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273050 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV20S TYPE NUMBER 65551 CRANKSHAFT I FUEL SYSTEM 1 EXHAUSTJ 2 1 11 5 g i 7 8 2 9 58 ...

Page 59: ...24 041 15 Gasket carburetor 3 Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately Includes 24 757 18 24 053 25 24 757 _9 24 757 20 24 757 22 4 24 041 14 Gasket air cleaner base 5 M 0629095 Stud M6xl 0x95 2 6 M 0641060 Nut hex fiange M6x1 0 2 7 47 154 01 Clip cable 8 24 353 03 Line fuel 10 5 8 2 9 X 426 9 Clamp hose 6 10 24 086 12 Screw hex ca_ M6xl 7x18 2 11 24 393434 Pump fuel pulse...

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Page 63: ...ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL _1 _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not i_ _ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I i_ 0 ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme 1 caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 64: ...the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 a...