Craftsman 917.273450, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...iously budt 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: ...own 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 S...

Page 4: ...nsible 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 ex...

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: ...urces Code 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 prod ucts it m...

Page 7: ... Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Extension Shah 1 Large Flat Washer Boot r Guage Wheels 4 Adjusting Bar 4 Wheels 4Olevis Pins _ 4 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Washers 4 Locknut 3 8 16 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Shoulder Bolt Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...n and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT 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 sh...

Page 9: ...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 clear of other people and objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly ...

Page 10: ...eplac ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service 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 CHECKL IS T Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to as...

Page 11: ... 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 A A A 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 12: ...harging 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 tractor IGNI...

Page 13: ...sition 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 possibi...

Page 14: ... IMPORTANT Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck Retainer Clevis Pin 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 You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the...

Page 15: ...e good cold weather starting CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion 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 Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it r...

Page 16: ... 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 engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired W...

Page 17: ...r items that have been subjected to Spindle operator abuse or negligence To receive Zerk _ 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 En described in the Service...

Page 18: ...t 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 w...

Page 19: ...h multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequent ly to avoid possible engine damage from running low 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 befor...

Page 20: ... season or after every f 00 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbu retor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fu...

Page 21: ... Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tot Small Retainer Clutch Spring Small Retainer Clutch Spring _ Spring _ _ Retainer Spring IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame TO INSTAL...

Page 22: ...than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut...

Page 23: ...ance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center 23 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section ...

Page 24: ...e NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion 24 Washers Retaining Rin Axle Cover I Square Key Rear Wheel Onl...

Page 25: ...ex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Hex Bolt Keps Nut TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 When replacing hood be sure to re connect the headlight wire connector Hood Terminal Access _ _ _ Door Positive Terminal Guard...

Page 26: ...low 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 cleaner co...

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: ... Loose 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 se...

Page 29: ...rk plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Check all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attach ment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Faulty operator safety presence control system 2 3 4 5 W...

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: ... ENGINES CHARGENG SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM FUEL I LINE I I I J 1_ AMPDC 9600RPM _ REGULATOR DISCONNECTED FUEL SHUT OFF _ _A L_ EL_NL AJT_O_R_j SOLENOID REGULATOR I I IF SO EQUIPPED NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS BROWN D D D IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START 3 S A1 NONE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF W...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273450 ELECTRICAL 22 I I I i I i I I 4 26 i tt_ i I i 27 I I I i I I I I 29 I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...rness Light Socket W 4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20Uncx1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 14...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273450 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 273 217 39 31 58 166 208 206 _ 3 74 208 20 23 219 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...T 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh Hd 1 4 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 179950X428 Cupholder 166 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 207 17670508 S...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273450 GROUND DRIVE 57 t62 168 5 156 166 38_ t8 39_ 35 2t2 70 116 25 _ 151 51 37 34 53 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...ulley Idler V Groove Plastic 164 19091010 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry Stl 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer Belt 166 166880 50 72110612 Bolt Cart Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 168 165492 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 UNC 169 165580 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 UNC 170 178394 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 202 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273450 STEERING r _ _ 42 88 i 15 _7 _5 29 46 3 4O 10 65 34 35 68 67 67 43 6 8 38 ...

Page 39: ...Washer Lock 5 16 35 73540500 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 Unf 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 ID x 1 1 20D 11 Ga 40 STD541537 Gripco Nut 41 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32x1 1 4x16Ga 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 51 73540400 Nut Crewnlock 1 4 28 54 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273450 ENGINE 102 14 38 32 d 31 I 13 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester I engine bs intek twin 42 4O ...

Page 41: ... Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine B S See Breakdown No 446777 0165 E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Bolt 5 16 18unc x 3 4 W Sems Heat Shield Lt Gasket Muffler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Shield Brn Dbr Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Guage Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Easy Screw Hex Wsh3 8 1...

Page 42: ... 13 32 x 1 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 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer17 32 ...

Page 43: ...Sch Tractor DESCRIPTION Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Sears Decal Deck Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 177750 4 59904 5 6 7 106732X624 278H 9040H 8 106108X624 9 177751 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRIPTION Valve...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273450 LIFT ASSEMBLY 38 40 13 11__ 6 12 19 13 5 13 1 3 6 5 15 20 44 ...

Page 45: ...aft Asm Lift RH w Inf Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 21 Ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 ld Grip Handle Button Plunger Yellow Link Lift LH Fixed Length Link Lift RH Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Uric Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Pointer Height Indicator Plug Hole ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273450 MOWER DECK 185 5 6 0 _ t45 184 148 142 _06 _ _02 t03 105 _134 116 28 29 _ 27 42 D man t path sUt 4 46 ...

Page 47: ...73984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 152 169676 31 129963 Washer Spacer 159 STD533717 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 184 19131410 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 185 188234 34 STD533717 Bolt 130794 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 186917 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Wash...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273450 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 8 157 47 _ 31A 15 18 4 34 79 48 ...

Page 49: ... Spacer 1 130 X 695 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 66 776422 Input Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 69 792170 Retaini...

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Page 51: ...98_ 192 3s 36 1023 3j 383 635 240_ 387 628 _ 918 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ _ _ 276 633 987 104 672 105 1123 117 _ 1124 137 0 61o 552 _ 552A _ _ 742 404_ 552A 691 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633 51 987 137 CC o72 150 1123 276 1124_ 211 209 _ 914_ 108 633 11o9 W 105 _ 975 J 137 _ 1123 _ _ 160 _ 1127 117 _ 276 118 _ 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273450 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165 E1 74it 363 789A 695 48 78o 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 20 163 276 868 943 1022 524 691 30_J 802 797 697 52 ...

Page 53: ...03O Over 250 690957 size 252 690956 Lock Piston Pin 265 691024 Pin Piston 267 695134 Rod Connecting 276 690997 3 Screw Connecting Rod 287 690960 Valve Exhaust 304 695277 Valve Intake 305 691005 Spring Valve Intake 309 691262 Spring Valve Exhaust 310 691263 Retainer Valve 311 497608 Keeper Valve 332 691059 Tappet Valve 333 691060 Camshaft 334 691061 Short Block 446777 0027 E2 337 491055 Replacement...

Page 54: ...etainer Nut Brush Retainer Screw Rocker Arm Cap Drive Cap End Housing Starter Service with 691262 Starter Motor 842 691031 Seal Dipstick Tube 847 499602 Dipstick Tube Assembly 851 493880 TerminaI Sparkplug 855 691011 Adapter Air 865 691012 Cover Air Guide 865A 691014 Cover Air Guide 865B 691015 Cover Air Guide 868 690968 Seal Valve 914 691127 Screw Rocker Cover 918 694000 Hose Vacuum 929 695239 Sc...

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 leR 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...

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