Craftsman 917.273482, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...viously 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: ...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: ...rown 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 ...

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: ...tates 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 require repair f...

Page 7: ..._ _J Wheel_ Adapter o 1 kecknut 1 kecknut 1 4 28 1 2 20 Seat 1 Knob J _1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge I 4 Adjusting Bar_ Guage Wheels i _ _ _ 4 RetainerSprings IO _ _ _ __ double loop 4 Clevis Pins _ 4 Wheels _ 4 Washers 4 Lecknut 3 8 16 4 Shoulder Belt 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga Video Cassette Keys t For Future Use Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...aft 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 4 Remove steering whee...

Page 9: ... banding holding the 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 asse...

Page 10: ... TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual v CHECKLIST 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 am...

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 J_ 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 r...

Page 12: ...T 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 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...

Page 13: ...ging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance Disengaged Brake Position Position Reverse Drive Pedal Parking Brake Engaged Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress brake pedal all the way down IMPORTANT Forward and reverse drive pedals return to neutral position when...

Page 14: ...chment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control A _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Attachemnt Lever Engaged High Position Position Disengaged__ Position Position Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS A _WARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and ...

Page 15: ...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 run...

Page 16: ...l surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in disengaged posi tion See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual 3 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position Disen gage parking brake 4 Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds and release p...

Page 17: ...at as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recut ting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time ...

Page 18: ...over 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 Service and Adjustments section of this manual At l...

Page 19: ...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 washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt need...

Page 20: ...elts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Se lect the oil s SAE viscosity grade accord ing to your expected operating tempera ture 20 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 cra...

Page 21: ...ng fins and other exter nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation 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 a...

Page 22: ...tact 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 o...

Page 23: ...ment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge of Bottom edge F_ _ mower to ground ofmowerto _ ground _ _l t T Grou d U n Y 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...

Page 24: ...te the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE 1 Depress 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 3 4 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 3 4 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in tran...

Page 25: ... 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 retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks p...

Page 26: ...ly 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Keps Nut Hex Bolt TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood I...

Page 27: ...ove choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Remove air cleaner cover filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke See AIR FILTER in the Main tenance section of this manual 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 Reassemble air cleaner Choke Throttle Cont...

Page 28: ...in clockwise until engine speed decreases and then turn out counterclockwise approxi mately 3 4 turn to obtain the best low speed performance 4 Recheck idle speed Readjust if neces sary ACCELERATION TEST 5 Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle fuel adjusting needle out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if neces sary ...

Page 29: ...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 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 and ca...

Page 30: ...ting too much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 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 Adjustment...

Page 31: ... leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt CORRECTION 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 car buretor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace...

Page 32: ... 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dr...

Page 33: ...S ON TWIN CYL ENGINES J FUELSHUT OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM 15 AMP DC 360O RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED REGULATOR I_NL AJT_R_jj D BROWN NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS FT IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN UGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273482 I I 42 I i i i 40 26 I I I I 25 i I t I I 1 f I I 52 29 16 I I I I I I I I I 1 i I i l 34 ...

Page 35: ... Switch Interlock 21 183759 Harness Light Socket w 4152J 22 4152J Light Bulb 25 178909 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 187576 Harness Ignition 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop Hour Meter 55 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 1...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273482 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 272 259 _ 260 39 31 208 159 90 _ 270 _269 5 58 t66 20 23 209 208 219 3 74 145 208 chassis Laser It stlt 31 36 ...

Page 37: ... 72140606 Bolt Rdhd 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 186689 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 17670...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273482 GROUND DRIVE c_96 212 70 116 32 0 16_ 52 253 96 29_ I 77 241 24 26 26 drive hydro stlt 50 22 55 38 ...

Page 39: ...680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Uric 227 174710 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 228 179032 53 105710X Link Clutch 229 176451 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 231 174573 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 241 73930400 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 244 166880 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 250 17060612 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 251 17060516 62 8883B Cover Pedal 253 179422 63 175410 Pulley Engine 2...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273482 STEERING ASSEMBLY I _ T 36 I I 29 13 65 68 67 67 steering pLIt 29 29 40 34 10 35 32 43 J 8 40 ...

Page 41: ...ed Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge 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 Gauge Lock Nut Center 3 8 ...

Page 42: ...t 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 w Sems Shield Heat Muffler Muffler Gasket Order from Engine Mfgr Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Shield Heat Choke Control KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 31 179022 Tank Fuel 4 0 Rear 32 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose Black 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug...

Page 43: ...2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 1343O0 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 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 Cap Sp...

Page 44: ...14 13 DESCRIPTION Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Steering Decal Engine Kohler 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 2 _ 5 8 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 1...

Page 45: ...sm Lift L H 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 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 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 Scr...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273482 MOWER DECK f145 148 _ 105 106 _ _ 102 103 I o_ FS 1 I 1o _1o4 oo 102 _ 119 _ 21 116 18 13_ 42 D man t path sUt 4 46 ...

Page 47: ...ock 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 72140614 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 Brake ...

Page 48: ...19 _129 88 123 r124 _108 6 Sealant Joint d etsncheite 57 20W50 Oil 78 80Z OZ de 78 820 d HuJle 127 Seal and O ring Kit Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu 128 Z E3 30 0 rn _ 0 _ t 0 0 i o_ m r_ z m _F _z mc mN _m I OlD L 1 M CO ...

Page 49: ...ypass Actuator 117 178799 49 170401 Arm Bypass 119 170439 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 120 170440 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 x 250x 250Tc 121 170441 52 170404 Flat Washer 5 8 Id x 1 00d x 05 Thk 53 170405 Retaining Ring 122 170442 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 123 178800 55 142977 Spring Helical Compression 124 170444 56 142978 Washer 57 150798 20w 50 Oil 125 170445 58 170407 Brake Yoke 126 ...

Page 50: ...R MODEL NUMBER 917 273482 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65596 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHERJ 31 3_ 3Q _ 28 29 28 _ 2t D 27 34 15 1 i 11Q 2 1_ 13 CRANKCASE l 3 8m I 2a r_7 _ t57_ O 8 tD 5 5O ...

Page 51: ... 4 13 24_018 04 S 23 24 089 02 S Spring valve 4 14 24 402 05 S 24 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 4 15 12 153 01 S 25 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 4 16 24 126 19 S 26 24 318 67 S Head assembly 1 cylinder 17 12 123 04 S 27 24 755 76 S Kit valve cover breather 18 M 545016 S Incl 16 17 28 19 12 t 53 02 S 28 25 313 02 S Grommet rubber 20 24 038 04 S 29 24 755 57 S Kit breather separator includes 28 30 33 21 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273482 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65596 IGN TION ELECTRICAL _5 20 _ _j16 BLOWEF_ HOUSmNG AND BAFFLES S 8 AIR iNTAKE 8 I 17 7 6 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRATED 24 126 71 S Bracket stator wire X 22 11 S 24 176 82 S 24 518 12 S 24 113 18 S 25 454 03 S Washer lock 1 4 Harness wiring Lead black rect reg 5 12 gauge insulated grip barrel eyelets Decal grass screen Tie wire 3 24 027 114 S Housing blower Incl 2 24 096 85 s 25 086 91 s Nut plastic 2 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 4 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 Screw hex flange M6x1 0...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273482 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65596 STARTING SYSTEM G ENGIN E CONTROLS I 5 L OiL PAN f LUBRICATION I9 54 ...

Page 55: ...oke Washer spring 1 4 Screw hex cap M4x0 7x25 Linkage choke 1 24 211 03 S 2 24 090 33 S 3 M 641060 S 4 24 089 01 S 5 25 158 08 S 6 24 079 04 S 7 25 158 11 S 8 M 545016 S 9 M 547050 S 10 24 089 03 S 11 24 126 56 S 12 M 645016 S 13 12 237 01 S 14 24 086 43 S 15 24 090 07 S 16 X 20 1 S 17 M 541050 S 18 24 468 01 S 19 24 089 45 S 20 M 446030 S 21 24 090 13 S 22 M 545020 S 23 24 089 51 S 24 24 090 05 S...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273482 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65596 CRA KS AFTI 1 EXHAUST I FUEL SYSTEM J 2 5 6 9 9 7 8 11 12 9 8 13 9 56 14 ...

Page 57: ... 3 24 053 25 Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately Service with kits 24 757 18 S 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 22 S 4 24 041 14 S Gasket air cleaner base 5 M 629095 S Stud M6x1 0x95 2 6 M 641060 S Nut hex flange M6xl 0 2 7 47 154 01 S Clip cable 8 24 353 03 S Line fuel 10 5 8 2 9 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 6 10 24 086 12 S Screw hex cap M6x1 7x18 2 11 24 393 16 S Pump fuel...

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Page 59: ...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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