Craftsman 917.273460, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...usly built engines Before you start the I 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: ...ates 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 may require repair f...

Page 7: ...ocknut 1 4 28 Seat O 1 Locknut 1 2 20 _ Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob r 4 Adjusting Bar _ Guage Wheels Io _ It f _ 4 Retainer Springs _ _ __doubleloop 4 Clevi sPins k _ 4 Wheels _ 4 Washers 4 kecknut 3 8 16 4 Shoulder Bolt 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga Video Cassette t Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...OT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in ex tension 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...

Page 9: ...e banding holding the deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 4_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 as...

Page 10: ... TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual v CHECKL IS T Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure 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 ...

Page 11: ... 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 indicatesa 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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided might resul...

Page 12: ...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 BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL Used for forward movement of tractor REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL Used for reverse movement of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for...

Page 13: ... 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 always stop engine when _pping...

Page 14: ... sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting IMPORTANT Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck Retainer 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...

Page 15: ...anual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quanti ties that can be used within 30 days to as...

Page 16: ...e transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance sSee TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the ervice and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION _ CAUTION Never engage or dis engage freewheel lever ...

Page 17: ... the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy grass re duce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly J If grass is extremelytall it shou...

Page 18: ...ucted in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your trac tor 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 spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air f...

Page 19: ... 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 washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts Trailing Edge...

Page 20: ...RADES NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 E 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 crankca...

Page 21: ...FLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 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...

Page 22: ...8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor Small Retainer Spring Clutch Small Retainer 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 INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift lever to i...

Page 23: ... trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length t _E _ Suspension Arm Lift Link Adjust_ 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 side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housin...

Page 24: ...ad test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance 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 Do not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BEL...

Page 25: ...ce 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 Washers Retaining Rin Axle Cover I Square Key _ Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINEWITH AWEAK BAT TERY _ik WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Alwa...

Page 26: ...ex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Keps Nut Hex Bolt 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 _go Ho d t ire Terminal i Access Door Red Cable Termina...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...ing 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 28 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 lines an...

Page 29: ...ent 7 8 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Brake pedal not depressed 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 3 Weak or dead battery 4 Blown fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter g Faulty operator presence switch es 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Clean repl...

Page 30: ...p of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Empty fuel tank 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 ...

Page 31: ...s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 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 Tigh...

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Page 33: ... PLUG UNIT _ GAP J 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES J FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED CHARGENG SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RP_I 16 AMP 43 360O RpM REGULATOR DESCON NECTED _ REO REGULATOR_ _ZT_OR_ i BROWN NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B AI A2 L RUN B AI NONE START _ S A1 NONE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273460 22 41 I I J I 26 i 25 29 I I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...ocket w 4152J 22 4152J Light Bulb 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 Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 179720 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Belt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20Uncx1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273460 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 273 _1_6 275 58 39 208 90 f 209_ 2O9 208 j64 6O 2d 74 37 j3 3 _14 208 chassis Laser It stlt_23 36 ...

Page 37: ...Sqnk 3 8 16 Unc x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 90 124346X Nut 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 179950X428 Cupholder 166 171875 Screw 13 16 x 3 4 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 207 17670508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 208 17670608 ScrewThdrol 3 8 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273460 GROUND DRIVE 221 I 229 41 I I 21 36 19 32 52 253 16 6 29 _ 24 77 35 22 26 26 30 241 ddve hydro stlt 50 212 70 36 116 53 55 38 ...

Page 39: ...52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 231 174573 53 105710X Link Clutch 241 73930400 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 244 166880 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 250 17060612 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 251 17060516 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 253 179422 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 254 178062 62 8883B Cover Pedal 272 17670508 63 175410 Pulley Engine 273 179610 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273460 STEERING ASSEMBLY I _12 I j_ _ 42 88 I 29 46 13 65 68 67 67 67 68 15 15 29 4O 10 34 35 32 43 I 6 8 40 ...

Page 41: ...ardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip Link Drag Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Rod Tie Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 5 16 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 Unf Bushing Steering Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Washer 9 16 x 1 1 16 x 11 Ga Lock Nut Center 3 8 2...

Page 42: ...ain Oil Easy 8 171877 Bolt 5 16 18 Uric x 3 4 W Sems 39 109227X Pad Idler 1 75 x 75 x 06 10 162797 Heat Shield Lt 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 13 165391 Gasket Muffler 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 3 4 16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 72 183906 Screw Socket Head 5 16 18 x 1 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Tytt 81 73510400 Nut Keps 1 4 20 Starter Nut 23 ...

Page 43: ...16 121250X Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 21 171852 Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 ld Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Sh...

Page 44: ...DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Steering Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 177750 Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire Net Pro...

Page 45: ...1 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w VVsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273460 MOWER DECK 158 157 O 67 _46 F21 134_ 18 5 6 19 21 _145 _184 148 14 13_ 10 9 18 _136 119 _ 117 _ 116 42 Dinah t path stlt 4 46 ...

Page 47: ...plock Flanged 155 169671 34 STD533717 Bolt 156 169672 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 157 169669 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 158 17720408 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Uric 159 STD533717 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45 STD624003 Retainer 184 19131410 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 130794 48 133944 Washer Hardened 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Uric 53 184907 Arm Assembly Pad Bra...

Page 48: ... CO 18 19 _129 88 123 r124 _108 6 Sealant Joint d etancheite 57 20W50 OIl 78 80Z OZ de 78 820 d Huile 127 Seal and O ring Kit Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu 128 Z _0 0 G3 0 4 _0 _ 4 _0 0 o_ _0 m z m CI NZ mc mN _m M ...

Page 49: ...178786 Spacer Locating Thk 97 178787 Screw SFHCS 5 16 18 X1 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 98 178789 Arm Return 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X 11 39 Key R H 99 178792 Puck Adjusting 36 170392 Shaft Axle 75 X 16 99 Key LH 100 178793 Washer 24 ID X 1 60 OD X 239 37 150792 Miter Gear Splined 101 178794 Spring Extension 38 150793 Miter Gear 15t 0 5 ld 102 178795 Spacer 260 tD X 560 OD X 870 39 150809 Shaft 1...

Page 50: ...MBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165 E1 222 525_ 267 _ _ _ 524 220 265 _ 267 750 l t 019 LABEL Krr 102o 447A 4J 25O 1035 6J 1017_ 304 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 447A_ 445 967 447A 50J 163 _ 92OA _ 654 1027 D 53 1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7_ 276 868_ 1022 163_ 50 ...

Page 51: ... NUMBER 0165 E1 36 36 _ 1022 1029 1100 798 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ _ 276 633 987 104 672 105 1123 117 _ 1124 _ 137 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633 51 987 150_ 1123 276 1124_ 61o 552 552A 742 404 552A 691 227 211 914_ 1022_ 108 I_ _ _9 633 1123 160 _1 1127 117 _ 276 118 _ 51 ...

Page 52: ...R 917 273460 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165 E1 74 1070 005 _ 334 332_ 75 695V 789A 526 573 _ 405 48 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 3_ 12 20 868_ 943 54 _ 1022_524 163_ 276 691 8_3r L 783 _ l_ _ 697_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...26 697683 Ring Set Piston Standard 219 696376 Gear Governor 26 697684 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 220 690412 Washer Governor Lever 26 697685 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 222 691023 Bracket Control 26 697686 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 227 691048 Lever Governor Control 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 28 690229 Pin Piston 240 695666 Filter Fuel 29 499583 Rod Connecting 250 6...

Page 54: ...ft 1036 695704 695 693149 Screw Ring Gear 1051 691265 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1058 274794 703 691010 Clip 1070 691058 718 690959 Pin Locating 1090 691293 726 499612 Gear Ring 1095 694013 729 694123 Clip Wire 1100 690973 741 690980 Gear Timing 1119 691183 742 690328 Retainer E Ring 1123 6909870 750 696999 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1124 6909880 783 693058 Gear Pinion 1126 690991 788 691039 Bracket Fue...

Page 55: ...pes greater than 15 degrees 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 ang...

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