Craftsman 917.273640, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...sly built engines Before you start the 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: ...pairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut not limitedto damage causedbytowingobjects beyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbutnot limitedto elec trical and mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amountof engine oil failur...

Page 3: ...bystand ers before operating 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 Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when cross ing gravel surfaces Do not ...

Page 4: ...nd in the watchful care of a respon sible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in t...

Page 5: ...and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating 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 Never...

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: ... Mower Leveling Wrench Bubble Level Keys 2 Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...al all the way down 4 Get off seat without moving its ad justed position 5 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Adjustment Knob NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise attac...

Page 9: ...e on front of mower deck 4 Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck Deflector Shield Plate Latch Hooks A _CAUTION Do not remove deflector shield from mower TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory NOTE It is not necessary to change blades The mulching...

Page 10: ... properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers v Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped v Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following important items v Engine oil is at prop...

Page 11: ...uld result 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 indicates a hazard which if not avoide...

Page 12: ... ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments 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 FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengagages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the en...

Page 13: ...ays 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 grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine w...

Page 14: ...t 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 Switch Pull Out To Engage Attachemnt Lift Lever High Position 4 Low Position _ eflector Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS _L WARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater t...

Page 15: ... any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in tempera tures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure 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 th...

Page 16: ...s procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstall ation before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel cont...

Page 17: ... a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be not...

Page 18: ...ts 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 should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture...

Page 19: ... 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 approve bolt shown in the Repai...

Page 20: ...80 100 c 30 2 1 1 _0 10 4 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil visc chaA1 e 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 ...

Page 21: ...ized air to clean cartridge CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Debris may clog the engine s air cool ing system Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage Air Screen Clean out ch...

Page 22: ...lace 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 switch in DIS ENGAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off electric clutch pulley 4 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 5 Disconnect su...

Page 23: ... should be the same or within 1 4 of each other If adjustment is necessary make adjust ment on one side of mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side 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 ad justing Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge...

Page 24: ...rake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission dis engaged position Pull freewheel con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor for ward If the rear wheels rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads ne...

Page 25: ..._ Idler _ I I Stationary_ _ _l Idler _ _ Center Span Keeper _r _ Transmission _ Input Pulley _ Clutch Locator Clutch Wire Harness TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary 1 Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel and lightly tighten 2 Start engine and move motion con trol lever u...

Page 26: ... used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cabl...

Page 27: ...ct the headlight wire connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers ex pense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at...

Page 28: ... adjusted properly see above FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 2 Move throttle control lever to slow posi tion With finger rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM 3 While still holding throttle lever against idle spee...

Page 29: ...ming 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 ...

Page 30: ...sh under mower 4 Dirty air filter 5 Low oil level dirty oil 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 Adjustme...

Page 31: ...lutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 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 carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen ...

Page 32: ...l 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 between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine CORRECTION 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...

Page 33: ...ONNECTED _ X OPTIONAL RED _ _ _ r _i _G _Lr_ _ _ _ REGULATOR _ _ _ _ j j j _ _ _ff J _ _ BROWNf _ _ _K SLACK _ AL_TERNAT_R I _ L_ REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE OFF C G B H t_ CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS _ _ F _ E _ DI G F C IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS H B OFF M G A1 NONE NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L SERViCiNG OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPL...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273640 I I I I I 26 40 f I I i I i 46 29 80 7 i i t i i I I i I I i 12 34 ...

Page 35: ... Starter 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 188031 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 46 169635 Hourmeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 55 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 79 17524...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273640 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 6 9O 31 209 _ f 206 chassis stealth stlt 21 209 209 6O 74 54 6O 37 209 209 j14 38 54 166 _ 209 209 13 209 36 ...

Page 37: ...ot Mower Rear 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 58 175351 Duct Hood 59 187495 Bushing 1 375 OD 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 uric x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 90 124346X Nut Self Thrd Wshd 1 4 Zinc 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 155 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273640 GROUND DRIVE 3_ 62 36 120 _ 52 37 36 35 32 _ 30 53 77 16 26 26_ 263 200 71 73 263 55 drive hydro stlt 51 38 ...

Page 39: ... 3 4 Gr 5 163 74780416 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler Flat 165 165623 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove 166 17490510 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drw Stl 168 165492 49 123205X Retainer Belt 169 165580 50 72110612 Bolt 197 169613 51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 198 169593 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 uric 199 169612 53 105710X Link Clutch 200 72140508 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 202 721...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273640 STEERING ASSEMBLY J J 29 46 15 40 65 33 34 35 68 13 67 67 43 f 14395 4 _ 8 I 11 steering stealth prem 3 40 ...

Page 41: ... 4 x 16 Ga 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hlcl Spr 5 16 35 73540500 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 unf 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 ID x 1 1 20D 11Ga 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 163888X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer25 32 1 1 4x16Ga 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72110618 Bolt Rdhd...

Page 42: ...x 3 4 Engine Briggs Model 31P777 0348 E1 See Breakdown Muffler Asm Twin Lo Tone Muffler Gasket Tube Drain oil Shield Heat Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel 4 0 Rear Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose Black Line Fuel KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 72 183906 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 78 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 114 81 7...

Page 43: ...14 Ga 10 180186 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch i I i I 22 21 KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 114 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 88 Zinc Spring Cprsn Plate 1 310 Ga Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Cap Spring Se...

Page 44: ...arts Decal V Belt Schematic 6 15 DESCRIPTION Decal Reflector RH Decal Steering Wheel Decal Fender Opr Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Engine Decal Deck level Pad Footrest ST LT LH Pad Footrest STILT RH Decal By Pass Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 7 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X624 278H 9040H 8 10...

Page 45: ...ylon Grip Handle Fluted Link Lift L H Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Sus Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc Trunnion Front Susp KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 18 73800800 Nut Lock wiWsh 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Asm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pivot Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273640 MOWER DECK 117 34 149 5 6 19F 21 144 _ 4s 140 55 138 21 2 _ 23 24 6 29 27 18 42 D elec t path adjwl stlt 3 46 ...

Page 47: ...98 31 187690 Washer Spacer 150 19091210 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 159 STD533717 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 182 179126 34 STD533717 Bolt 183 163552 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 184 19131410 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 130794 40 73900600 Nut Lock 318 16 unc 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 STD624003 Retainer 181542 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5t8 54 178515 Washer Hardened 55 155046...

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Page 49: ... 109 170434 42 170395 Magnet Ring 111 170435 43 170396 Spring Bypass 112 170436 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 113 170437 Long 116 170438 45 170397 Filter 119 170439 46 170398 Base Filter 120 170440 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 121 170441 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 49 170401 Arm Bypass 122 170442 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 External 123 170443 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 124 170...

Page 50: ...7 146 _1 I 741 524 617 0 8420 943 0 1019 LABEL KIT II 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 305A _ 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I _ _ I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 7506 41 12 884 11 _ 584_ 9_ 159 12641_ 128_ 24 _ 22 20 89 48 SHORT BLOCK 1040 3o8 _ 643 729 697 _ 828_ 501 801 803_ 310 1 802 388_ _ 74 1070 1008 _ 10441 _ 783 J 50 ...

Page 51: ...98492 Camshaft 305A 697103 48 697762 Short Block 306 697107 50 690193 Manifold Intake 307 691003 51 692137 O 1 Gasket Intake 309 693551 53 690227 Stud Carburetor 310 690323 54 691148 Screw intake Manifold 311 497608 73 697133 Screen Rotating 333 492341 74 697897 Screw Rotating Screen 334 691061 78 691003 Screw Flywheel Guard 337 691043 89 690283 Plug Oil 356 697089 93 690602 O Bushing Throttle Sha...

Page 52: ...R 0348 E1 1022 830 6170 35 914 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 868 _ _ 276 d_ 1127_ 1091 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 137 _ _ _ 276 _ 267_ 334_ 6o1_ 385 9 I 1266A __ 918 1 93_ 95 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 04 _ 634A_ 987_ 105 _137_ 276_ _1 1060 _ 6_4_1266 j I 117_ 142_ 6170 1266A 52 ...

Page 53: ...retor 1119 691183 684 697157 Screw Breather Passage 1127 691657 Cover 1263 697124 691 692407 Seal Governor Shaft 1264 697104 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1266 691917 718 690959 Pin Locating 1266A 697123 729 691224 Clip Wire 1267 697424 729A 694123 Clip Wire 1270 697156 741 697128 Gear Timing 1329 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1330 757 697607 Link Counterweight 758 697134 Counterweight 759 697392 P...

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Page 55: ...es greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes I Fold thispage along dotted lineindicatedabove 2 Hold page before you so that its _eft edge is vertically para te to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill sJope you want to measure 4 Compare the angte of...

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