Craftsman 917.273371, 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ecause 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 eng...

Page 3: ... and 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 lion and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in...

Page 4: ...sponsible 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 U...

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 Uneve4 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 Yournew Craffsman_ product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But likeall products itmay require...

Page 7: ... Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _ Steering Wheel Adapter I I i i Boot Steering Extension g Shaft 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: ...y 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 right and slide inside boot and ont...

Page 9: ...r 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 ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is cl...

Page 10: ...e and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIS T Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction...

Page 11: ...form ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicatesa hazard which if notavoided 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 migh...

Page 12: ... 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 of ...

Page 13: ...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 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 al...

Page 14: ...solutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake posi tion and engage parking brake Move gearshift leverto 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...

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 5 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 t...

Page 16: ...t a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keel mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be no...

Page 17: ...operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year you should replace the ...

Page 18: ...es must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL I 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 was...

Page 19: ... weather the oils will result in in creased oil consumption when used abov 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 tracto_ is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of ope...

Page 20: ...ized air to clean cartridge Handle Slots 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 AirScreen ...

Page 21: ...ot come in contact 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 h...

Page 22: ...that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottomedge Bottomedge of of mower to _ _ roo_er to ground 0 oun0 A _ r _ GroundLine n Arm Lift Link __ Adjustment 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 equall...

Page 23: ...utch 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 ...

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: ...nnect RED battery 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 Positive Red Cable Terminal Cover Keps Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gri...

Page 26: ...se decreases the supply of fuel to the en_qinegiving a leaner fuel aar mix ture Turning the idle mixture valve out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture 26 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 wh...

Page 27: ...ming 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 q 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 line 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: ...ade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup ofgrass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 tan...

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: ...G SYSTEM DISCONNECTED FUELSHUT OFFSO ENOID RED __ L o _J IF SO EQUIPPED t UGHTING SY IT M IGNITION SWITCH 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 ASTHE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECO...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273371 ELECTRICAL 41 T I_ I I I I I 29 I I I I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...t Hex Hd 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Interlock Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 20 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Key Ign Molded Craftsman Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp Protection Wire...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273371 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 2O8 31 209 208 l 6O 74 209 208 chassis Laser It stlL27 34 ...

Page 35: ...16 x 1 Panel Dash L H Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Laser Bumper Extrusion Nut Grille Lens Asm Laser Includes Key Nos 29 and 212 Lens Laser Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 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 Crownlock 3 8 16 unc Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swayb...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273371 GROUND DRIVE 57 55 _ _ 6 12o_ 2 62 37 34 25 26 27 ddve fender st_t_23 36 ...

Page 37: ...48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch 166 17490510 49 123205X Retainer Belt 168 165492 50 72110612 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 169 165580 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16unc 170 178394 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 197 169613 53 105710X Link Clutch 198 169593 55 105709X Spdng Return Clutch 202 72110614 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 212 145212 57 160855 V Belt 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273371 STEERING ASSEMBLY 4 _ _Y 38 I 88 J I 29 17 68 67 67 47 67 66 steedng_ol lL42 38 ...

Page 39: ...x 16 Ga 29 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 86 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 Fitting Gre...

Page 40: ...uffler Gasket Tube Dratn Oil Easy Washer Shield BrrdDbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel engine bs I cyl_l 7 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 123487X 37 137040 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 72 183906 78 17060620 81 73510400 Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug DrainOilEasy BushingSnap Screw Hex WasherHead Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 ScrewHex WshThdr3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer9 32 x ...

Page 41: ...her 13 32 x I x 10 Ga Clip Push In Hinged Nut Spdng Seat Screw 3 6 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat KnobSeat Bracket SwitchMounting 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 ...

Page 42: ...6 DESCRIPTION Decal Side Panel Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Panel Dash Decal V Belt Sch Decal Deck Heavy Duty Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 whee_ 1 1t KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service...

Page 43: ...Assembly Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1x21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Link Lift L H Link Lift R H RetainerSpring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex withWasher Insert 1 2 13 uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273371 MOWERDECK 67 _47 142 34 148 I O_ED_ 102 1_103 175 lO3 _ _ I _ _1o 11o6 i011k _ i 102 i 42_D_man t path_stlt_3 2 16 1 18 i i 21 28 29 27 44 ...

Page 45: ... 105304X Cap Sleeve 152 169676 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 158 17720408 110452X Nut Push 159 72140614 130968X428 Shield Deflector 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 131491 Rod Hinge 173984 Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex 187690 Washer Spacer 153535 Pulley Mandrel 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged STD533717 Bolt 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 140088 Guard Mandrel LH STD624003 Reta...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273371 DANATRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360o140 8 2O 21 22 2_ 27 36 38 24 25 31 32 33 53 57 59 56 44 45 46 47 45 49 5O 6O 61 62 43 69 46 ...

Page 47: ... 57 110071X Gear Spur 32T 19 160942 Cover Detent 58 120952X Shaft Cross 20 160943 Gear Spur 1 2T 59 170991 Gear Miter 1 21 Idler 21 148267 Collar Ciutch 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 2244 I Key Woodruff No 61 64 160952 Jaw Brake 26 105916X Ring Re...

Page 48: ...ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 023_E1 27 I 4 307_ 3O 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 20 6170 8_ 943O 524g 8420 1266 0 46 I 24 74 10t 11 _ _ 584_ Ip 1264_ 1270 7_o0 I 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 151 12 48 ...

Page 49: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273371 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 1022 914 238 35 o170 54_ 654 i I O22 1023 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 868 _ 524 0 404 227 267 _ 1119e_ 49 ...

Page 50: ...ELNUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 95e987 93_ 231 1091 186 _ 127 108A _ 6 _A_ _ 118 I66 1266A Q 0 I 121CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 127_ 231qP 987_ 51 105 i_ 1370 276_ 0 93_ 106 _ _ 634 e 1266 95 11 _ 1 2_ 61 0 12 AC_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET I 5O ...

Page 51: ...BER 917 273371 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 305A _ 643 801 803_ 310 _o3J 462 797 8o2 513_ _ooA _ 1_ _311A NOTE ForReplacement S_ter Motor SeeReference 309 729 697 e 75_ 1070 1005 1044_ 10511_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...7102 Screw Connecting Rod 305A 697103 Valve Exhaust 306 697107 Valve Intake 307 691003 Spring Valve intake 309 693551 Spring Valve Exhaust 309A Guard Flywheel Retainer Valve Slinger Governor Oil 310 690323 Tappet Valve 311 497608 Camshaft 311A 395538 Short Block 31C707 0236 E2 333 492341 Replacement Engine art 334 691061 not available 337 491055 Manifold Intake 358 697191 Gasket Intake 363 19203 S...

Page 53: ... 1095 690190 718 690959 Pin Loc_ ing 1119 691183 729 691224 Clip Wim 1263 697124 741 697128 Gear Timing 1264 697104 757 697607 Link Counterweight 1265 697125 758 697134 Counterweight 1266 691917 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 1266A697123 783 693713 Gear Pinion 1267 697575 783A 693059 Gear Pinion 1270 697156 789 698329 Harness Widng 1279 690960 797 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 801 691283 Cap Ddve RPM Se...

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Page 55: ... along doffed 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 of the hill ...

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