Craftsman 917.273280, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...sly built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...cause of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engi...

Page 3: ...rown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direc tion and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place ...

Page 4: ...onsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing took behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use e...

Page 5: ... slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 4 Gallons Capacity Unleaded and Type Regular Oil Type SAE 30 above 32 F API SF SJ SAE 5W 30 below 32 F Oil Capacity W Fitter 4 0 Pints W O Filter 3 ...

Page 6: ...epair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense Here s what s included in the Agreement Expert service by our 12 000 profe sional repair specialists Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed Discount of 10 from regular price of service and service related parts not cov...

Page 7: ...t off seat without moving its ad justed position 5 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Adiostment Knob NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid 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 h...

Page 8: ...tion from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly l...

Page 9: ...lt in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might ...

Page 10: ...he headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor L...

Page 11: ...the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the...

Page 12: ...els if you change the cutting height of the mower deck Retainer Spring Clevis 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 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADE...

Page 13: ... 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 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 for ad ditional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent dam...

Page 14: ...for five 5 seconds and release pedal Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position and hold for five 5 seconds and release pedal Repeat this procedure three 3 times NOTE During this step there will be no movement of drive wheels The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system 5 Shut off engine and set parking brake 6 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission enga...

Page 15: ...anual Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to properly maintain your Zerk tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments 07 described in the Service and Adjustments Zerks section of this manual At least 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...

Page 16: ...est position to at low access to blades NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 2 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 3 Install new or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assembly IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 ...

Page 17: ...unning tow on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil...

Page 18: ...use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 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 cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all ...

Page 19: ... to its lowest position 4 Disengage belt tension rod from lock Al_ bracket CAUTION Rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and release slowly 5 Remove retainer spring holding anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti sway bar from bracket 6 Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly and remove plate 7 Remove retainer springs from suspen sion arms at deck and disengage ar...

Page 20: ...t the mower while tractor is parked on level ground such as a carport or ga rage Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT WITH BUBBLE LEVEL NOTE If necessary check side to side surface below tractor for levelness with a tong board and the bubble level Us...

Page 21: ... on both front links an equal num ber of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment 21 Nb Nut C Front Plate Assembly Trunnion TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1 Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake 2 Lower mower to ...

Page 22: ...ONDARY DRIVE BELT 7 Carefully roll belt off LH mandrel pul ley 8 Remove belt from center mandrel pulley idler pulley and R H mandrel pulley 9 Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface 10 Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely 11 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm INSTALL...

Page 23: ...d in the disengaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor for ward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE 1 Depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 3 4 loosen jam ...

Page 24: ...J_l II Keeper II C ch II wire Transm ssion t Harness Input Pulley _ TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstaltation and before op erating the tractor See PURGE TRANS MISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to r...

Page 25: ...ry cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 4 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 6 First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal acce...

Page 26: ...scribed below before loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Loosen knob and remove cover as sembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Replace air ...

Page 27: ... fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experi ance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohot or using ethanol or metha nol 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 Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel...

Page 28: ...tting too much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustment...

Page 29: ...and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Check all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 15 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 ...

Page 30: ...Faulty regulator if so equipped 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clean around mandrels ...

Page 31: ...RpM _6 AMP PC _ 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED OPTIONAL Re _ _ REGULATOR _L _ _ i ALTERNATOR PTO SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C G B H ON C F BeE AeD O REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF MeG A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B e S A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273280 ELECTRICAL I I 42 41 79 I I I I I 26 40 33 25 29 I I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...Cable Starter 25 146148 Cable 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Hex Keps 1 4 20 UNC 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 175442 Switch Ignition 33 175447 Key 40 179737 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solineid w brass plunger 45 177500 Ammeter 46 177501 Heurmeter 50 178461 Switch PTO 55 17490508 Screw Thd Roll 5 16 18 x 1 2 79 17...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273280 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 217 J 42 1667 43 209 166 58 219 39 215 209 6O _166 142 2_ 74 209 34 ...

Page 35: ...8 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174988 Bracket Pivot Hood 42 172545X599 Lens Lh 43 172544X599 Lens Rh 58 174993 Duct Hood 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut Crewnlock 3 8 16 UNC 90 124346X Nut Self Thrd Wshd 1 4 Zinc 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Red Pivo...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273280 GROUND DRIVE 57 254 223 41 251 35 32 _52 253 2_31 6 22 55 drive hydro sttt31 36 ...

Page 37: ...36 Pedal Forward 34 175578 Shaft Foot Pedal 225 174712 Arm Control Pedal Forward 35 120183X Bearing Nylon 226 174902 Bolt Pivot Spacer 36 19211616 Washer 227 174710 Cam Reverse Pedal LT 37 1572H Pin Roll 228 179032 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 38 179114 Pulley Composite 229 176451 Washer Serrated 5 16 x 75 39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Unc x 3 231 174573 Strap Torque 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler Flat 23...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273280 STEERING ASSEMBLY 72 88 46 68 13 65 67 67 J 67 68 34 16 40 43 6 8 38 ...

Page 39: ... Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Asm Steering Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Rod Tie Washer Lock HIcl Spr 3 8 Bushing Strg Screw 175140X418 Insert Cap Strg Wh STD541537 Lock nut Center 3 8 24 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 174530X418 Boot Steering 121749X Washer 25 32 1 1 4X 16G 184946X505 Cap Spindle 160367 72140618 169827 175146 19182411 169835 173966 175118 175553 19121214...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273280 ENGINE 2_ _q _25 _28 14 38 13 32 31 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 40 ...

Page 41: ...et 14 148456 Tube Drain oil 16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Heat 25 175440X428 Choke Control 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 31 179022 Tank Fuel 4 0 Rear 32 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose Black 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 17000612 Scr...

Page 42: ...4 Ga 10 182493 Pan Seat 11 177957 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 88 Zinc Spring Cprsn Plate 1 310 Ga Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5...

Page 43: ...matic 186551 15 1 6 DESCRIPTION Decal Reflector RH Decal Steering Wheel Decal Fender Cruise Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Grille Decal Engine Decal Deck level Pad Footrest ST LT LH Pad Footrest ST LT RH Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Decal By Pass Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 106222X 59...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273280 LIFT ASSEMBLY 38 40 6 3 2 6 7 51 44 ...

Page 45: ...6 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion Front Susp 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 176205 Trunion Sups Arm 32 175994 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 41 155098 Indicator Height Stlt 49 145212 Nut Hex Large Lock 51 19171416 Washer 17 32 ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273280 MOWER DECK 112 21 5 46 114 49 130 4_ 2 _37 33 121 21 1 18 46 ...

Page 47: ... Deck Screw ThdreE 1 4 20 x 5 8 V Belt Mower Secondary V Belt Mower Primary Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 50 72110612 52 175820 54 74780616 55 72140608 56 155986 57 156941 72 19131312 91 180535 92 73800600 94 176066 95 180534 97 178515 98 179479 99 184058 100 72110616 110 175016 112 174387 113 72110506 114 174384 115 174609 116 184219 117 174873 118 73930600 119 19121414 121 174371 122 174606 126 17437...

Page 48: ...co 130 16 18 _ 94 19 124 108 103 _ 110 6 Sealant Joint d etancheite 57 20W50 Oil 78 80Z OZ de 78 820 d Huile 127 SeaI and O ring Kit Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu 128 88 123 Z 0 m I z_ o_ _z ooc dl l i I M 0 ...

Page 49: ...ator 117 178799 49 170401 Arm Bypass 119 170439 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 120 170440 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 121 170441 52 170404 Flat Washer 5 8 Id X 1 00d X 05 Thk 122 170442 53 170405 Retaining Ring 123 178800 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 124 170444 55 142977 Spring Helical Compression 56 142978 Washer 125 170445 57 150798 20w 50 Oil 126 170446 58 170407 Brake Yoke 1...

Page 50: ...21 E4 929_ 213_ 255_ 267_ 216 222 _ lO vl1_ 188_ 11019 LABEL KI II 265 267 11 8471 523_ 842_ 524 220_ 750 1026_ 24_ lO_ 447A _ 554 531 D 1035 _ 250 l _ 146 _741 865B_ 447A _ 1027D 447A_ 445 967 855 _163_ 447 501 51A_ o1701o3_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 _ _ 7 _ 51_ 883_ 1o3_ lO_ 50 ...

Page 51: ...RIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777TYPE NUMBER 0121 E4 35 117_ 137 0 51A_ _ 1128_ _ _I 276 O 104_ 1123 1124 _ 105_ 633 987_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A_ 137_ 276 O 672_ 150 LU I 987_ 1123_ 1124_ 833 552 Q 552A_ 742 404 552A6 691 130 51 ...

Page 52: ...3280 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777TYPE NUMBER 0121 E4 332 _ 363 _ 75_1119_ 877 334_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 2o_ 1o3 2760 9_ 51A_ 868_ 691 8822 _ 1 943 842_ 5248 10 635_ 526_ 501_ 78_ 57_ _ 4O5 1 _ 462 I 513_1 783_U I 697_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...92714 Short Block Replacement 334 691061 Engine 445777 0027 E2 337 691043 50 695241 Manifold Intake 358 499889 51 690949 Q Gasket Intake 363 691062 51A 690950 Q l Gasket Intake 383 690966 53 690951 Stud Carburetor 385 690960 54 695240 Screw Intake Manifold 387 808656 73 691055 Screen Rotating 404 690442 74 691057 Screw Rotating Screen 405 697820 75 691056 Washer Flywheel RPM Settings 89 690283 Plu...

Page 54: ...oot Spark Plug 1029 690972 Nut Carburetor 1035 691042 Spacer 1036 695704 Gasket Carburetor Plate 1051 691265 Governor Shaft Seal 1058 275475 Screw Drive Cap 1070 691058 Clip 1090 691293 Pin Locating 1095 499890 Gear Ring 1100 690973 Wire Clip 1119 691183 Gear Timing E Ring Retainer Screw Oil Pump Cover Gear Pinion Fuel Pump Bracket Harness Wiring Screw Brush Retainer Screw Rocker Arm Cap Drive Cap...

Page 55: ...e turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope o...

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