Craftsman 917.273461, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ously 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: ... 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 indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result...

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: ...ghten The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to 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 trac tor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Servic...

Page 19: ...r 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 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 a...

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: ...peration more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cool ing shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating MUFFLER Inspect and repla...

Page 22: ...connect 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 its hi...

Page 23: ... rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of trac tor 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 E on b...

Page 24: ...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 necessary 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 BELT Park th...

Page 25: ...e 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 J Square Key _ Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINEWITH AWEAK BAT TERY _IILWARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always we...

Page 26: ...in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash 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 ctor ENGINE Mainte...

Page 27: ...roblems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeed ing the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a Sea...

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 273461 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 273461 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 273 _16_6 275 39 208 31 270 J 269 f 58 209 208 166 6O 2_ 2d 74 3 s14 145 J 37 208 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: ...GROUND DRIVE 32 16_ 52 77 241 drive hydro stlt 50 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273461 212 70 221 253 I 229 223 _ 227 218 _ 272 244 21 62 36 19 53 96 22 24 26 26 3O 116 55 38 ...

Page 39: ...ic 229 176451 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 H...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273461 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: ...487X Exhaust Asm Left 34 106082X Exhaust Asm Right 37 8543R Belt 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 W Sems 38 181654 Heat Shield Lt 39 109227X Gasket Muffler 45 17000612 Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 72 183906 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Tytt 81 73510400 Shield Browning Debris Guard 102 17720408 Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf DESCRIPTION Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Clamp Hose BIk Spacer Pad Line ...

Page 43: ...3 4 x 10 Ga 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 Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 td 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: ...CRIPTION 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 4 10 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 P...

Page 45: ...Read 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 139866 Link Asm Lift R H STD624008 Retainer Spring 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 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 1 40...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273461 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: ...oplock Flanged 154 169675 34 STD533717 Bolt 155 169671 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 156 169672 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 157 169669 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Uric 158 17720408 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 159 STD533717 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 Ass...

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: ...SFHCS 5 16 18 X1 33 142991 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 1 20d X 13 Thk 98 178789 Arm Return 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 99 178792 Puck Adjusting 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X 11 39 Key R H 100 178793 Washer 24 ID X 1 60 OD X 239 36 170392 Shaft Axle 75 X 16 99 Key LH 101 178794 Spring Extension 37 150792 Miter Gear Splined 102 178795 Spacer 260 ID X 560 OD X 870 38 150793 Miter Gear 15t 0 5 Id 103 178796 Bracke...

Page 50: ... 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0246 E1 629t 1oy _1_ 267 g 188 q_ 216 222 265 _ 267 _j 968 446 3O5_ 847_ 523 842 2875__ 524 _ 220 750 _32 _ 1019 LABEL KIT 1026 1017_ 24 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 304J 126_ _e 447 866 664 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7_ 276 6e5_ 163 1022_ 50 ...

Page 51: ... _ 39_ 35_ 39 11oo _oo_ 211 1_ 3j 209 24o_ 3o3 _7 _ 9190 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 __ 276 633 _ 987 104 _ 672 _ 105 _ 1123 _ 117 _ 1124 _ 137 _ o16_ 552 552A _ 742 404 0 552A _ 691 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633 51 987 e 13_C_ o_2_ 150 _ 1123 _ 276 1124 914_ _199_ _ 672 _ L_ lO0_ I _ I 11311130 95 I 117 _ 276 I 118 _ 51 ...

Page 52: ... MODEL NUMBER 917 273461 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0246 E1 789A 9o3 474 75 1119 695T 48 573 _ 405 3 9_ 358 ENGINE GASKET K_T 2o o 276 691 _ 868 943 524_ _ 801 1090 311 310_ 697_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...ize 219 698231 Gear Governor 697682 Piston Assembly 030 220 690412 Washer Governor Lever Oversize 222 698761 Bracket Control 697683 Ring Set Piston Standard 227 691048 Lever Governor Control 697684 Ring Set Piston 010 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve Oversize 240 695666 Filter Fuel 697685 Ring Set Piston 020 250 690957 Retainer Breather Oversize 252 690956 Collector Oil 697686 Ring Set Piston 030 265 ...

Page 54: ...mp Bracket 1029 690972 Q Seal Choke Throttle Shaft 1035 691042 Boot Spark Plug 1036 695704 Nut Carburetor 1051 691265 Spacer 1058 275475 Q Gasket Carburetor Plate 1059 698516 Seal Governor Shaft 1070 691058 Screw Ring Gear 1090 691293 Screw Drive Cap 1095 694013 Clip 1100 690973 Pin Locating 1119 691183 Gear Ring 1123 690987 Clip Wire Gear Timing 1124 690988 Retainer E Ring Screw Oil Pump Cover 11...

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 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 of...

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