Craftsman 917.273351, 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 equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon 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: ...thrown 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 plac...

Page 4: ...onsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look 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: ... 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 tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stoppi...

Page 6: ...ode Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman_ product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may requ...

Page 7: ...4 28 x 1 1 4 _F_r_ Steering Wheel Adapter I I I I 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer O1 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _ Steering Extension teering Shaft Boot Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...NT Tighten bolt and nut se curely to 10 12 ft Ibs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to rig...

Page 9: ...ke by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ...

Page 10: ...sure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction 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...

Page 11: ...sult 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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might...

Page 12: ...ER Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction o...

Page 13: ...aving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving 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 o...

Page 14: ...brake pedal quickly to brake posi tion and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sur...

Page 15: ... clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 4 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more tha...

Page 16: ...nds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished f 1 l 00272 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate eng...

Page 17: ... tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive Zerk full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Front 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 Engine described in ...

Page 18: ... sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low access to blades 2 Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat wa...

Page 19: ...lti viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather the oils will result in in creased oil consumption when used above 32 E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine dam age from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level befo...

Page 20: ...r to clean 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 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Debris may clog the engine s air cool ing system Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage Air Screen Clean out chaff and...

Page 21: ...ontact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor 1 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide...

Page 22: ...tment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge Bottom edge of of mower to _ _rr3o_er to ground 0roood l A_T _ Ground Line _ J_A nArm kidf_ uLstr kent N_ FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to s...

Page 23: ...h 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 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in hig...

Page 24: ... affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap reta...

Page 25: ... cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cover over terminal 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Seat Label Positive Red Cable Terminal Cover Keps Nut Hex Bolt Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of ...

Page 26: ...uel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mix ture Turning the idle mixture valve out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustment...

Page 27: ...ng in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also 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 dam age 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 lines and c...

Page 28: ...ose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 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 gas oline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments secti...

Page 29: ... Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION Raise cutting height 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 8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill ta...

Page 30: ...5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed ...

Page 31: ...ID nED I I IF SO EQUIPPED I OnANGE SAMP AC 3_O_P3UTP_U_ T DIODE ALTERNATOR 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RpM LIGHTS OFF BROWN HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273351 22 41 I I 26 I I I I I 28 32 ...

Page 33: ...le Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch lgn 33 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness lgn 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20uncx1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 18...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273351 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 31 208 208 F 2O6 209 74 209 t4 38 4 208 chassis Laser It stlt 27 34 ...

Page 35: ...Lens Laser 188571X558 Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT 139976 17490508 175710 174714 72140606 154798 7368O60O 175702 186689 175582 156524 171875 170165 17670508 17670608 17000612 175143 5479J 187801 Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crewnlock 3 8 16 unc Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swayb...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273351 GROUND DRIVE 169 160 212 70 116 1 35 78 37 J 34 26 _202 150 _53 i 27 dMve fender stlt41 36 ...

Page 37: ...54407 Bellcrank Clutch 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer Belt 166 17490510 50 72110612 Bolt Cart 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 168 165492 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 169 165580 52 STD541431 Nut Crewnlock 5 16 18 unc 170 178394 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 202 72110614 57 160855 V Belt 212 145212 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 6...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273351 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 _C _39 _42 37 I _37 _36 88 x 29 68 68 32 15 steedng_plJt 42 67 67 67 43 _ 43 95 38 ...

Page 39: ...sher 13 32x7 8x16Ga 29 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Red Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 186737 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 183226...

Page 40: ... No 31C707 0230 E1 Muffler 45 Gasket 46 Tube Drain Oil Easy 72 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 78 Arrestor Spark 81 Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Clamp Hose J engine bs lcyl 17 PART NO 137040 181654 124028X 17670412 17000612 19091416 183906 17060620 73510400 DESCRIPTION Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 ...

Page 41: ...x 10 Ga Clip Push In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12...

Page 42: ...Belt Sch 138311 Decal Lift Handle 184310X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 184311X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 190950 Owner s Manual English 190951 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Item Only 5 106732X624 Rim Front 6 278H Fitting Grease Front Wheel O...

Page 43: ...5 19211621 Washer 21 32x 1 x21 Ga 19 139868 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 20 163552 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 31 169865 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 32 73540600 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front DESCRIPTION Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc Trunnion Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Cr...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273351 MOWER DECK _ 142 4 7 5 6 J 19 21 42 D man t path stlt 3 2 16 10_ 9_ 18 _8 _ 21 28 29 23 24 25 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...rownlock5 16 18unc 152 169676 23 177563 Bracket Deflector 158 17720408 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 159 72140614 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 26 110452X Nut Push 184 19131410 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 185 188234 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 130794 29 131491 Rod Hinge 30 173984 Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex 31 187690 Washer Spacer 169583 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 34...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273351 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 140 2O 21 22 2 S 25 27 3 O 31 36 38 32 33 54 8 Si 42 43_ 44 45 46 47 59 56 59 62 63 64 60 66 43_ 52 46 ...

Page 47: ...s 57 110071X Gear Spur 32T 19 160942 Cover Detent 58 120952X Shaft Cross 20 160943 Gear Spur 1 2T 59 170991 Gear Miter 1 2T Idler 21 148267 Collar Clutch 60 160950 Axle RH 22 138236 Assy Kit Clutch Keys 61 170992 Housing Lower 23 73810500 Nut Lock 5 16 24 62 7294J Disc Brake 24 142676 Shaft Intermediate 63 108989X Spacer Brake Puck 25 2244J Key Woodruff No 61 64 160952 Jaw Brake 26 105916X Ring Re...

Page 48: ...NGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 25_ 27 _ _ 3o7 3_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 868 _ 943 O 20 0170 1022 51 691 842 O 524 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 24 434 741 10_11_ 584_ 9_ 1264_ 1270 _J 12 15g 22_ 20 48 ...

Page 49: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273351 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 1022 238 36 6170 1096 VALVE GASKET SET 617 O 1022 868 914 1022 54_ 664 616 _6 6_ 216 23_ 2o9_r6_ 267 1119_ 49 ...

Page 50: ...1C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 142_ 117 105 _1 137 276 95c_ 186 _ 127 1091 108A _ 634A_ _ 118 1266AQ 1266 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 127_ 231_ 51 276 _ 105 _ 137 634_ 93_ 106 _ 142 6170 95_ 117_ 987_ 1266 0 1266AQ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 137 0 276_ 50 ...

Page 51: ... 917 273351 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 3043 1267 q_ 305A 643 1265 801 803_ 310 1 5o3_ 462 797 802 _ _ 803A _311A NOTE For Replacement Starter Motor See Reference 309 729 697 _ 37 74 _ 75 1070 51 ...

Page 52: ...6 697687 Camshaft 311A 395538 48 697761 Short Block 31C707 0230 E2 333 492341 Replacement Engine art 334 691061 not available 337 491055 50 690193 Manifold4ntake 358 697191 51 692137 35 Gasket Intake 363 19203 53 690227 Stud Carburetor 54 691148 Screw Intake Manifold RPM Settings 73 697384 Screen Rotating 74 697987 Screw Rotating Screen 75 690582 Washer Flywheel 78 691003 Screw Flywheel Guard 93 6...

Page 53: ...im 617 692138 O SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1044 691658 Screw Flywheel 634 690801 Q Spring Seal Assembly Manual 1051 691265 Ring Retaining Choke 1058 275038 Owner s Manual 634A 690802 Q Spring Seal Assembly Choke 1070 690372 Screw Flywheel Fan A Matic 1083 691626 Nut StarterTerminal 635 691909 Boot Spark Plug 1083A690958 Nut Starter Terminal 643 698401 Retainer Air Filter 1090 691293 Retainer Brus...

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Page 55: ...Make 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 slop...

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