Craftsman 917.273502, 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: ... thrown 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 pla...

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: ...tes 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 fr...

Page 7: ...x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Steering Sleeve Steering Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Large Flat Washer f o o o o o 4 Adjusting Bar _ 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Wheels 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Clevis Pins 4 Retainer Springs 4 Shoulder Bolt 7 ...

Page 8: ... 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 wheel a...

Page 9: ...ront of tractor 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 Place freewheel control in trans mission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in Operation section of this manual 4 Sit on seat in operating position de press brake pedal and set the parking brake 5 Press lift lever plunger and rai...

Page 10: ...ly adjust ed See 0 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...

Page 11: ...erious 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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might re...

Page 12: ...chments 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 starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER...

Page 13: ...t 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 stopping tractor on grass areas _CAUTION ...

Page 14: ...ls slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground 4 Replace retainer spring into clevis pin 5 Be 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 Spring _ Clevis Pin TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operato...

Page 15: ...ap dipstick wipe oil off Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube Remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULl mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the...

Page 16: ... position 3 Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can also be used dur ing the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up 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 see TO ADJUST CARBURETOR i...

Page 17: ...void 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 wilt 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 r...

Page 18: ...o operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments wilt 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 should replace th...

Page 19: ... 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 Blade Mandrel Up _ J ...

Page 20: ... ch_ tHe _or_d_ 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 before 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 SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level sur...

Page 21: ...e from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to 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 sh...

Page 22: ...n contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower wilt 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 gu...

Page 23: ...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 Bottom edge of Bottom edge mower to ground ofmower to ground j V7 A _nArm Lift Link Adjustment Nut 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 l...

Page 24: ... rotate 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...

Page 25: ...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 purchase and use tire sealant from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot ...

Page 26: ...ative Guard _ Black Cable 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 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 li...

Page 27: ...sential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohot 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 carbureto...

Page 28: ...ose 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 secti...

Page 29: ...en fins 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Check all wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 15 Engine valves out of 115 Contact a Sears or other adjustment qualified service center Excessive 1 Worn bent or loose blade i 1 Replace blade vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attach ment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven ...

Page 30: ...Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Switch is OFF 12 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 15 Blown fuse 11 Bad battery cell s 12 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 14 Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 2 Shift to slower ...

Page 31: ... I J FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED A v SPARK PLUG GAP J 12 PLUGS ON TWI_ CYL ENGINES 28 VOLTS AC 360O RPM CHARGENG SYSTEM OUTPUT p _C 36OO RPM HEADLIGHTS O NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS I I I t 7 IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE _UN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START 3 S A1 NONE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR S...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273502 ELECTRICAL I I I I 42 i I I I I i I L I 22 26 4O I I I 52 29 7_ 16 I I I I I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...terlock 21 183759 Harness Light Socket Includes 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 25 178909 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 20 Amp 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 uric 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 187576 Harness Ignition 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 55 17490508 Screw Thdrel 5 16 18...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273502 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 273 259 260 26 __ 258 I _1_6 275 39 209_ 58 166 208 209 6O 209 208 74 208 chassis Laser It stir 24 34 ...

Page 35: ...nk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh Hd 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Jod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 179950X428 Cupholder 166 171875 Screw 13 16 x 3 4 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 TT 207 17670508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18x1 2TYTT 208 17670...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273502 GROUND DRIVE 57 96 223 229 41 251 116 4 32 52 253 16 9 6 77 241 drive hydro stlt 49 29 _ 24 26 26 30 22 53 55 36 ...

Page 37: ... 174712 Arm Control Pedal Forward 38 179114 Pulley Composite 226 174902 Bolt Pivot Spacer 39 72110622 Bolt Rdhd 227 174710 Cam Reverse Pedal LT 3 8 16 uric x 2 3 4 Gr 5 228 179032 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler Flat 229 176451 Washer Serrated 5 16 x 75 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove 231 174573 Strap Torque 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drw Stl 232 175570 Actuator Cruise Disen...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273502 STEERING ASSEMBLY It_ J_ 38 _39 88 i I 29 13 65 68 67 67 15 steering pl lt 29 68 29 40 34 1Q 35 32 43 I 38 ...

Page 39: ...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 x 1 1 2 11 Ga 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 51 73540400 Nut Crownlock 1 4 28 54 71130420...

Page 40: ... Shield Heat Muffler 13 Gasket Order from engine manufactuer 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 17 17120616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 23 169837 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 25 145996 Control Choke engine Honda 2cytl 3 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 6 24 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 179022 Tank Fuel 32 179124X428 Cap Fuel 33 123467X Clamp Hose 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 41 139277 ...

Page 41: ...600 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 36 155097 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 37 123935X 11 139865 Link Lift L H 38 17060516 12 139866 Link Lift R H 40 19112410 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 41 155098 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion DESCRIPTION Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Poi...

Page 42: ...Push In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting 18 J z Z 5 j I _ i z x 22 21 I 41 i iI KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 18 124238X Cap Spring 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 uric 22 STD541...

Page 43: ...188841 DESCRIPTION Decal Lower Dash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Steering Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal By Pass LT Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 T...

Page 44: ...TOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273502 MOWER DECK 67 1t9 5 6 118 2 19 21 _o 6s _36 143 15 144 4 40 _ _ _46 Jt45 J184 148 147 18 J 13_ 11 10_ t06 _ _ 102 103 105 11_i_ 4 1 6 _136 116 28 29_ 27 42 D man t path stlt 4 44 ...

Page 45: ... 5 8 T Washer Hardened Smaller Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc Blkz Arm Asm Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler 42 mower LT YT Spacer Retainer Mower KEY PART NO NO 59 141043 67 149846 68 144959 92 STD541437 101 136420 102 71081010 103 19061216 104 10071000 105 160793 106 2029J 113 17060512 116 184219 117 174873 118 73930600 119 19121414 129 19131312 130 STD523710 131 STD533710 134 156941 135 159765 136 ...

Page 46: ... Ob 19 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 88 123 128 Z 0 _0 0 m _0 t _0 z_ X rrt o_ OO m r O zm C r NZ _c mN n _ M 0 ...

Page 47: ...ass Actuator 119 170439 49 170401 Arm Bypass 120 170440 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 121 170441 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 x 250x 250 Tc 52 170404 Flat Washer 122 170442 5 8 td x 1 00d x 05 Thk 123 178800 53 170405 Retaining Ring 124 170444 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 55 142977 Spring HelicalCompression 125 170445 56 142978 Washer 126 170446 57 150798 20w 50 Oil 127 170447 58 170407 Brake ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273502 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CONTROL I CAMSHAFT I CARBURETOR I FAN COVEB FLYWHEEL X 48 ...

Page 49: ...EN NHI BLACK BOLT AIR CLEANER 6MM BOLT FLANGE 6X14 BOLT L STUD IGNITION COIL BOLT R STUD IGNITION COIL NUT FLANGE 6MM SCREW TAPPING 4X30 PO WASHER PLAIN 6MM BOLT FLANGE 6X12 BOLT FLANGE 6X100 DESCRIPTION 20 4983714 21 6607261 6607279 6607287 22 6607279 6607287 6607295 23 6607311 STARTER MOTOR PULLEY CAMSHAFT SHAFT CAM PULLEY BELT TIMING 97HU8 G 200 ARM IN VALVE ROCKER ARM EX VALVE ROCKER KEY SHAFT...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273502 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 OIL PAN CRANKSHAFT _J PISTON CONNECTING ROD 50 ...

Page 51: ...5 1640424 7 6605091 HOLDER GOVERNOR WEIGHT 16 3191921 8 2025971 PIN GOVERNOR WEIGHT 10 6605117 SLIDER GOVERNOR 11 0465591 WASHER 6X16 REGULATOR RECTIFIER SUB WIRE HARNESS 12 2456697 CLIP GOVERNOR HOLDER 13 6607196 OIL SEAL 31X50XS KEY 14 1775170 OIL SEAL 10X16X4 5 NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 15 6698815 O RING 7 5X2 3 16 0345900 WASHER PLAIN 6MM 6 6605745 17 0069310 PIN A DOWEL 8X14 7 6853568 19 2401222...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273502 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 EXHAU ST PI PE i 3 I 3 L FUELPUMP 5 7 CRANKCASE 7 3 2O LABELS 5 _ _ 52 ...

Page 53: ...853311 2 6604540 3 6604557 4 2515195 5 6604565 6 6388482 7 6604805 8 6853477 9 6604821 10 0928051 11 2488187 12 3509528 13 0748111 14 2108595 15 2280006 16 3141769 16 6698807 19 1169275 17 0997320 20 0069310 CRANKCASE ASSY COVER BREATHER 1 GASKET BREATHER COVER PLATE VALVE STOPPER VALVE FILTER OIL EXTENSION OIL FILLER DIPSTICK OIL TUBE BREATHER BOLT FLANGE 5X10 BOLT FLANGE 6X45 HOLDER OIL FILTER B...

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Page 55: ...ong 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 the hill ...

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