Craftsman 917.273491, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...usly built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual J 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: ...onsible 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 e...

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: ...esources 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 i...

Page 7: ...Sha_ _t Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge i_ 1 Knob Keys For Future Use 2 Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette t r Gauge Wheels Wheels Io O_ 4 Clevis Pins Ir 4 Retainer Springs oj 4 Washers _ 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Locknut 3 8 16 i 4 Shoulder Bolt 7 ...

Page 8: ...ON SHAFT AND BOOT 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 s...

Page 9: ...or is clear of other people and objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed 2 Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline 3 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake 4 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 5 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi tion 6 Start the engine Afte...

Page 10: ...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 CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure tha...

Page 11: ...ult 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 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 ...

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: ...e 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 stopping tractor on grass areas _CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the ...

Page 14: ... rolling terrain or hills 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Lever Position rant Lift Lever High Position Low Position Disengaged Position S...

Page 15: ...r TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutchtorake 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 fast position 5 Pull...

Page 16: ...ng 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 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 Fo...

Page 17: ...n 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 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 shou...

Page 18: ...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 washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade b...

Page 19: ...efore start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil...

Page 20: ...o remove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling 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 necessar...

Page 21: ...ire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot 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 l...

Page 22: ...e of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting BoSom edge Bottom edge of 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 o...

Page 23: ...uipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Pla...

Page 24: ...assemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to 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 ha...

Page 25: ...r 3 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 First connect 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 6 Close hood Negative Positive Black Bed Cable Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB ...

Page 26: ...ate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to a Sears or other qualified 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 e...

Page 27: ...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 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 ...

Page 28: ...s 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter Fill fuel tank 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 sec...

Page 29: ...Bent blade mandrel 4 5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 1 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 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Empty fuel tank and c...

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: ...ACK D D J FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED A _ SPARK PLUG IGNITION _ GAP _ UNiT 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES CHARGENG SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS BROWN D D D D IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G AI NONE RUN LIGHT B AI A2 L RUN B AI NONE START 3 S A1 NONE 02731 REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273491 ELECTRICAL 22 40 i I 26 I 2 ...

Page 33: ... 1156 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 lgn 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 40 187576 Harness lgn 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 90 180449 Cover Terminal Battery 91 190270 Strap Battery Mount Fro...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273491 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 273 9O 31 217 39 5 58 278 208 2O9 208 j64 209 6O 74 _145 J37 208 chassis Laser It stlt 34 34 ...

Page 35: ...r STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crewnlock 3 8 16 unc 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh Hd 1 4 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 148 17490620 ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 159 191120X428 Cupholder 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 TT 207 17670508 Screw Thdrel 5 16 18 x 1 2 20...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273491 GROUND DRIVE 20 tF f q 62 168 166 156 5 18 39_ 6 35 37 36 34 212 7O 116 15o 24 19 _77 74 O_ 29 26 27 drive fender stir 39 36 ...

Page 37: ...556 Keeper Belt Idler 162 73680400 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 163 74780416 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry Stl 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer Belt 166 17490510 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 187414 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273491 STEERING I_ m 38 i I I j 1 I 36 I 13 65 67 67 67 steering _pLIt 29 29 4O 10 32 34 35 43 f 38 ...

Page 39: ...ened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip Draglink Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf Spacer Bearing 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 Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 9 16 ID x 1 1 20D 11 Ga Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Adaptor Steering Wheel Boot Steering S...

Page 40: ...Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 W Sems Shield Heat Muffler Gasket Muffler Order from engine manufacturer Tube Drain Oil Easy Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Shield Brn Dbr Guard engine Honda 2cy1_13 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 25 187766X428 ControIChoke 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 179022 Tank Fuel 32 179124X428 Cap Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Oil Drain Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 1700...

Page 41: ...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 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 17 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w VVsh 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height Ind...

Page 42: ...5 134300 Bolt 16 121250X Washer 13 32 x 1 x 10 Ga 17 123976X Clip Push In Hinged 18 124238X Nut 21 171852 Spring Seat 22 STD541431 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 uric Nut Washer 17 32 x 1...

Page 43: ...l V Belt Dr Sch Tractor 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 Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 wheel I 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 106732X624 278H 9040H 8 106108X624 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRIP...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273491 MOWER DECK 67 118 2 142 18 10_ 9 _ 106 _ 102 103 105 104 _ 1 1 06 103 _ _ 4 101 lOZ 21 _3 28 29 116 26 27 42_D man t path sUt 4 44 ...

Page 45: ...ad 152 169676 31 187690 Washer Spacer 158 17720408 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 159 STD533717 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 184 19131410 34 STD533717 Bolt 185 188234 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 130794 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 186917 48 133944 Washer Hardened 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 uunc 53 184907 ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273491 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 8 7O 6A 53 34 I 79 46 ...

Page 47: ... 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...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273491 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CONTROL I CAMSHAFT CARBURETOR_ 9 20 FAN COVER 2 5 4 19 _ _ 24 _z FLYWHEEL 48 ...

Page 49: ...x12 27 2533883 Bolt Flange 6x100 CAMSHAFT KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 6604714 Pulley Camshaft 2 5580063 Shaft Cam Pulley 3 6604722 Belt Timing 97hu8 G 200 4 6604730 Arm In Valve Rocker 5 6604748 Arm Ex Valve Rocker 6 6604755 Shaft Rocker Arm 7 6604763 Valve In 8 6604771 Valve Ex 9 1426972 Spring Valve 10 1426980 Retainer In Valve Spring 11 0294819 Screw Tappet Adj 12 0004598 Nut Tappet Adj 13 631...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273491 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CYLINDER HEAD OIL PAN PISTON CONNECTING ROD CRANKSHAFT I 3 I 2 2 REGULATOR RECTIFIER 5O ...

Page 51: ...ION 1 6605547 Coil Ass Ignition 1 2 6605554 Collar IgnitionCoil 3 6605562 Coil Assy Ignition 2 7246903 Coil Assy Ignition 2 6 6605695 Coil Ass Charge 12v 12a 8 6605703 Diode Assy Engine Stop 9 3687019 Clamp Center Cord 10 0636845 Bolt Flange 6x12 Ct20O 11 2105849 Bolt Flange 6x28 Pan Assy Oil 12 2488187 Bolt Flange 6x45 Pump Ass Oil 13 2105856 Bolt Flange 6x32 Cap Assy Drain 14 0812834 Washer Tank...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273491 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 EXHAUST PiPE I FUELPUMP CRANKCASE 2O LABELS _8 52 ...

Page 53: ...853311 Crankcase Ass 2 6604540 Cover Breather 1 3 6604557 Gasket Breather Cover 4 2515195 Plate Valve 5 6604565 Stopper Valve 6 6388482 Filter Oil 7 6604805 Extension Oil Filler 8 6853477 Dipstick Oil 9 6604821 Tube Breather 10 0928051 Bolt Flange 5xl O 11 2488187 Bolt Flange 6x45 12 3509528 Holder Oil Filter 13 0748111 Bolt Flange 6x25 14 2108595 Oil Seal 35x52x8 15 2280006 O ring 22 5x2 2 16 314...

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Page 55: ... 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 angle of the fold with the slope of...

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