Craftsman 917.273661, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...usly 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 equip ment 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: ...ause 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 engin...

Page 3: ...e 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 Slow down before...

Page 4: ...ponsible 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 ...

Page 5: ...the slope If machinestopswhile goinguphill disengageblades shift into reverseand backdown slowly Do notturn on slopes unlessnecessary and then turn slowlyand gradually downhill if possible PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 4 Gallons Capacity Unleaded andType Regular Oil Type SAE 10w30 API SG SL above32 F SAE 5W 30 below32 F Oil Capacity W Filter 4 0 Pints W O Filter 3 5 Pints Spark Plug ChampionRC12...

Page 6: ... Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense Here s what s included in the Agreement Expert service by our 12 000 profe sional repair specialists Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed Discount of 10 from regular price of service and service related parts not c...

Page 7: ... Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely 7 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 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 f...

Page 8: ...ECKLIST 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 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are prope...

Page 9: ...esult 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 avoided mig...

Page 10: ...to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and ...

Page 11: ...ORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead 1 1 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 _i_CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described ab...

Page 12: ...ERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt 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...

Page 13: ...ranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position 2 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 3 Place motion control lever in neutral N position 4 Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 5 Move throttle control to fast position 6 Pull choke control out for a cold engine start atte...

Page 14: ...n by placing free wheel control in engaged position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual 7 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to half 1 2 speed With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal 8 Slowly move motion control lever for ward after the tractor moves approxi mately five 5 feet slowly move mot...

Page 15: ...arranty on this tractor does not cover 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 tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjust...

Page 16: ...sition to al low access to blades NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 2 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 3 Install new or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assembly IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs...

Page 17: ...justable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Se lect the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 40 oil vJ cchart4 e 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 o...

Page 18: ...eating 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 external 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 t...

Page 19: ... position 2 If equipped turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting 3 Lower mower to its lowest position 4 Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket J_CAUTION Rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and release slowly 5 Remove retainer spring holding anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti sway bar from bracket 6 Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly and remo...

Page 20: ...R HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground such as a carport or ga rage Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT WITH BUBBLE LEVEL NOTE If necessary check side to side surface below tractor for levelness with a long board and the ...

Page 21: ...n equal in length When distance B is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut D against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment _ _ I oo Blade BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH Nut C 16 17 18 21 Front Plate Assembly TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1 Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake 2 Lower mower to its lowest positio...

Page 22: ...rom center mandrel pulley idler pulley and R H mandrel pulley 9 Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface 10 Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely 11 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE SECONDARY DRIVE BELT 12 Install new belt in lower groove of R...

Page 23: ...m nut against nut A 4 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position 5 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 _Njat...

Page 24: ...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 24 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 and corrosion Ret...

Page 25: ...ng may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash 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 towar...

Page 26: ...THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 2 With engine off turn idle fuel adjust ing needle in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counter clockwise 1 turn 26 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 NOTE The high idle is set at ...

Page 27: ...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 carb...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...ther adjustment qualified service center Poor grass discharge 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 2 3 4 5 Faulty operator safety presence control system Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Obstruction in clut...

Page 30: ...lty 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 between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean ...

Page 31: ...T 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM FUEL SHUT OFF 15 AMP DC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTE SOLE O O _ REGULATOR J_ _ 1 Oi I ALTERNATO R IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE ON LIGHTS B A1 L A2 ON B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 02742 PTO SWITCH POSITIONoFF...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273661 22 21 I J I I 26 40 T I 32 ...

Page 33: ...1 175688 Harness Light 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 25 186846 Cable 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Hex Keps 1 4 20 unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat NC Gray 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key 40 188031 Harness Ignition 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter 46 169635 Hourmeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 55 17490508 Screw Thd Roll 5 16 18 x 1 2 79 175242 Socket Asm Bulb Twistlock 89...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273661 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES lO 4 217 31 209 _ 54 209 60 4 44 166 j209 209 209 chassis stealth stlt 16 74 209 38 209 37 209 34 ...

Page 35: ...10 Bracket Asm Pivot 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 unc x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 90 124346X Nut SelfThrd 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 Brac...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273661 GROUND DRIVE I lO 165 156 166 32 2 16 30 36 37 I 53 23 212 1202 150 151 51 77 16 x_ 84 16 24 _ 200 55 drive hydro stlt 20 36 ...

Page 37: ...6 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 72110614 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273661 STEERING ASSEMBLY i c_ J J 46 15 40 65 68 34 35 67 67 6 steering stealth prem 3 38 ...

Page 39: ...8 x 7 8 x 14 Ga 34 10040600 Washer Lock Hlcl Spr 3 8 35 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 318 24 unf 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 IDx 1 112 OD 11Ga 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 163888X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer 25132 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72110618...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273661 17 101 13 17 32 37 29 23 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine ko twin 18 40 ...

Page 41: ...hield Browning 13 Muffler Gasket Order from engine Mfgr 14 148456 Tube Drain oil 17 17060624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Heat 25 187768X428 Choke Control 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 Drain Oil Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 ...

Page 42: ...8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 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 Seat Bolt Shoul...

Page 43: ...c 191179 Decal Reflector RH 191180 DESCRIPTION Decal Steering Wheel Decal Dash Decal Fender Opr Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Engine Decal Engine 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 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 106222X 59904 10...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273661 LIFT ASSEMBLY 41 37 38 40 5 3 2 6 5 31 51 49 44 ...

Page 45: ...73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 uric 17 175689 Trunnion Front Susp 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 176205 Trunion Sups Arm 32 175994 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17060516 Screw 5t16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11t32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 41 155098 Indicator Height Stlt 49 145212 Nut HexlLarge Lock 51 19171416 Washer 17 32 x...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273661 MOWER DECK 116 112 21 122 46 31 I 114 49 I 33 43 121 47 21 18 26 mower deck 48prem stlt 46 ...

Page 47: ...31 187690 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 182 179127 32 177865 Pulley Mandrel 183 163552 33 178342 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 184 173979 37 177968 Pulley Idler 174356 39 174375 Pulley Idler Driven 42 165723 Spacer Retainer 181579 43 174373 Arm Idler Secondary 45 180806 Cover Mandrel Deck 46 137729 Screw Thdroll 114 20 x 5 8 47 180808 V Belt Mower Secondary 48 174368 V Belt Mower Primary 49 73900600 Nut...

Page 48: ...4_ O0 u108 _125 r124 107 6 SEALANT 57 20W50 OIL 78 80Z 127 SEAL AND O RING KIT 1 0 Q rll _g I _ I z_ r t mO NI o_ _0 m r _ z m cr _z wl rn_ _w _m 6_ n _ 4 ...

Page 49: ...t 79 142980 Spacer 170370 60t Bull Gear 80 150778 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 170371 Sleeve Bearing 75 X 1 575 X 24Unjf Nylon Insert 625 81 170423 Wedge Friction Pack 170389 SleeveBearing Outboard 82 170424 Clip Washer 316xl 50x 1046 75xl 750x 625 Plated 142991 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 1 20d X 83 161168 Pin Standard Headless 13 Thk 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 85 170426 Hose Expan...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273661 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 CYLINDERHEAD VALVEAND BREATHER I 30 _ 28 7 16 15 CRANKCASEJ I c _ 22 20 l O 19 y 15 10 23_ 25 m5 13 1 5O ...

Page 51: ...66 032 05 S Seal valve stem 2 15 12 153 01 S 235011 S Retainer spring 4 16 24 126 19 S 24 089 02 S Spring valve 4 17 12 123 04 S 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 4 18 M 545016 S 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 4 24 318 69 S Head assembly 1 cylinder 19 12 153 02 S 24 755 76 S Kit valve cover breather 20 24 038 04 S Incl 16 17 28 25 313 03 S Grommet rubber 21 24 755 46 S 24 755 57 S Kit breather separator 22 2...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273661 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 IGNITION ELECTRICALJ 1 _ 4 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 11 6j_ AIR INTAKE j 12 14 11 J 7 52 ...

Page 53: ...S 2 24 100 01 S Nut plastic 2 3 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 4 4 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx16 3 5 M 551016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 6 M 645016 S Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 6 7 24 146 16 S Plate backing 2 side 8 24 146 20 S Plate backing 1 side 9 24 063 39 S Baffle cylinder barrel 2 side 10 24 063 60 S Baffle valley 1 side 11 M 545010 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl0 2 12 24 063 5...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273661 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 _6 OIL PAN LUBRICATION J 5 2 I 54 ...

Page 55: ... Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 4 Clamp cable 2 Screw thread forming 2 Spacer control assembly Lever throttle actuator Washer lock 1 4 Nut hex M4x0 7 Lever throttle control Washer plain 5 5 mm Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 Lever choke Washer spring 1 4 Screw hex cap M4x0 7x25 Linkage choke Spring governor Spring throttle limiter 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 DESCRIPTION 9 10 11 ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273661 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 CRANKSHAFT I 2 FUEL SYSTEM EXHAUST J 1 1 4 8 8 6 7 9 1 8 14 56 ...

Page 57: ...6 47 154 01 S 7 52 353 22 S 8 25 237 14 S 9 24 086 12 S 10 24 393 16 S 11 24 100 01 S 13 24 353 03 S 14 15 353 04 S 15 24 050 02 S NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 234 02 S 24 757 18 S 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 21 S 24 757 22 S Kit carburetor w gaskets Includes 2 3 Gasket carburetor Gasket air cleaner base Stud M6x1 0x95 2 Nut hex flange M6x1 0 2 Clip cable Line fuel 12 1 2 Clamp hose 6 Screw hex cap M6x1 ...

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Page 59: ...slopes 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 Ho_d page before you so that its _eft edge is vertically paraHe_ 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 a...

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