Craftsman 917.273513, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ously 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: ...wn 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 Sl...

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: ...lic Resources 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 produ...

Page 7: ... I I I I Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel 1 Locknut 1 2 20 Seat 1 Large Flat Washer j 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering _ Extension Steering Shaft Boot 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...hafts 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 adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension...

Page 9: ...lunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po sition 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls A _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow...

Page 10: ...nd 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 J CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction f...

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

Page 12: ...rging 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 IGNITI...

Page 13: ...ire Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove 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...

Page 14: ...ttempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip ment on rough rolling terrain or hills 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP ...

Page 15: ... 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 until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner ...

Page 16: ...y high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut...

Page 17: ...een 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 sh...

Page 18: ... blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low 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 loc...

Page 19: ...rding to your expected operating temperature 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...

Page 20: ...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 shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as nec...

Page 21: ...ment 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 out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension a...

Page 22: ...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 housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of trac tor Measure distance D...

Page 23: ...il distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Road 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 With parking brake Engaged t Nut 4 Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the t...

Page 24: ...bars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble 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 REPAIR...

Page 25: ...ARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hood to raised position 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove ...

Page 26: ...CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below 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 26 2 Loosen knob and remove cover as sembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loosen c...

Page 27: ...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 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 c...

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: ...ent blade mandrel 4 5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 3ORRECTION 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 ca...

Page 30: ...witch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 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 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: ...EM OUTPUT iALTERNATOR I 5AMPAC_ 3eO0 RPM DIODE i ORANGE 14 VOLTS AC M_N _00 RPM LIGHTS OFF HEADLIGHTS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273513 ELECTRICAL 22 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 26 29 28 I I I I I J 6 I I 16 i 7 I I F I I I I I 8_ 911 I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch lgn 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness lgn 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20uncx1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 90 180449 Cover Terminal 91 190270 St...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273513 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212 28 39 208 207 209 208 64 278 2_ 2O6 2O9 209 6O 74 60 37 209 145 _37 208 chassis Laser It stlt 14 34 ...

Page 35: ...port 37 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 184462 Air Duct 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Red Pivot Chassis Hood 166 171875 Screw 206 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273513 GROUND DRIVE 160 57 116 1 35 78 37 J 34 26 27 _20250 48 151 51 dfive fender stlt 41 36 ...

Page 37: ... 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 Uric 169 165580 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 Uric 170 178394 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 198 1695...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273513 STEERING J 88 I 29 17 47 67 67 67 5 _ 68 steering_pl lt 55 3O 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...7 8 x 16 Ga 29 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Red Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 73540600 Crewnlock Nut 3 8 24 41 186737 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 121232X Cap Spindle 47 183226 Fitting...

Page 40: ... Breakdown 32 161696 No 407577 0283 E1 33 123487X Muffler Exhaust 34 106082X Exhaust Asm Left 37 8543R Exhaust Asm Right 38 181654 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 W Sems 39 109227X Shield Browning 45 17000612 Gasket Muffler 72 183906 Tube Drain Oil Easy 81 73510400 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Shield Brn Dbr Guard Control Choke DESCRIPTION Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Guage Clamp Hose Spacer Pad Line Fuel Plu...

Page 41: ...re Assembly 15 173288 Shaft Assembly Lift 16 73350800 Pin Groove 17 175689 E Ring 18 73800800 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga 19 139868 Bearing Nylon 20 163552 Grip Handle Fluted 31 169865 Button Plunger Red 32 73540600 Link Lift LH Link Lift R H Retainer Spring DESCRIPTION Link Front Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc Trunnion Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvi Lift Nut Crownl...

Page 42: ... Ins 3 8 16 unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Asm Seat Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 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 ...

Page 43: ...lt 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 Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 4 10 wheel I KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Net Provided Service ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273513 MOWER DECK 67 _ 40 68 46 40 _ z i i147 142 106_ 102 103 105 103 _ _ y J 1011_ 104 106 2 16 21 23 24 28 29 25 27 42 D man t path stlt 3 18 _8 _ _112 _117 44 ...

Page 45: ...8 x 16 Ga 152 169676 29 131491 Rod Hinge 158 17720408 30 173984 Screw Thdrol 159 STD533717 31 187690 Washer Spacer 184 19131410 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 185 188234 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 130794 34 STD533717 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 40 73900600 Nut Lock 3 8 16 unc 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 169583 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273513 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 180 8 26 27 52 20 21 22 53 31 32 25 57 45 46 4 7 59 56 48 4 9 50 59 62 63 43 52 70 69 46 ...

Page 47: ...t Cross 19 190982 Cover Detent 59 190988 Gear Miter 12T Idler 20 160943 Gear Spur 12T 60 160950 Axle RH 21 138246 Collar Clutch 61 190990 Housing Lower 22 190983 Assy Kit Clutch Keys 62 19992 Disc Brake 23 73810500 Nut Lock 5 16 24 63 108989X Spacer Brake Puck 24 190984 Shaft Intermediate 64 160952 Jaw Brake 25 2244J Key Woodruff No 61 65 120954X Pin Dowel 26 105916X Ring Retaining 66 160953 Screw...

Page 48: ...77 TYPE NUMBER 0283 E1 265 267 _ _ 715 26 525_ 857 _d_ 524 220 750 447A 32_ _146 741 252 250 1035 _ 1017_ 691 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 1019 LABEL NIT 84 865B_ 447A_ 3O4 445 447A 51A 122 51 51 _ 5O 54 _ 654 1027 53 1 1095VALVEGASKETSET 51A 51B _ 868_ 1022_ 48 ...

Page 49: ...YPE NUMBER 0283 E1 35 36 _1022 7_ 1029 1100 798_ 1022 _1022 _ 1_ 3j oooo L d _ 9180 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 276 633 104 _ _987 105 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A 51 51B 6 o 552 _ 552A 742 404 _ 552A 691 211 209 k 562 108 633 51 51A 9 B 914 io5 130 987 o 975J 1127_ 276 49 ...

Page 50: ...513 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407577 TYPE NUMBER 0283 E1 74 ___ 10_ 334I_ 1070 _ 851 005 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1 474 332 _ _ _ 573 363 695 T 48 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 _ _13_ 733 _0 _ llo_oJ_ 697 50 ...

Page 51: ...499606 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 252 690956 Collector Oil 690975 Lock Piston Pin 265 691024 Clamp Casing 690229 Pin Piston 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp 499583 Rod Connecting 276 695410 Washer Sealing 690976 Screw Connecting Rod 287 690960 Screw DipstickTube 499596 Valve Exhaust 304 695277 Housing Blower 499597 Valve Intake 305 691005 Screw Blower Housing 690963 Spring Valve Intake 309 497595 M...

Page 52: ... 275475 750 696999 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1059 698516 783 693058 Gear Pinion 1070 691674 788 691039 Bracket Fuel Pump 1090 691293 789 698330 Harness Wiring 1095 699822 797 691029 Nut Brush Retainer 1100 690973 797A 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 1119 691183 798 697890 Screw Rocker Arm 1127 695407 801 691283 Cap Drive 1329 802 691286 Cap End 1330 803 693757 Housing Starter 842 691031 Seal Dipstick Tube 84...

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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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