Craftsman 917.273811, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ly built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual Read and follow alJ 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 o 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 en...

Page 3: ...p and thrownby the blade o Be surethe area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machineif anyone entersthe area o Nevercarry passengers o Do not mowin reverseunlessabso lutely necessary Always lookdown and behind beforeandwhile backing Be awareof the mowerdischargedirec tion and do not point it at anyone Do notoperatethe mowerwithout either the entiregrasscatcheror the guard in place Slowdo...

Page 4: ... adult o Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area o Before and when backing look behind and down for small children o Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation o Never allow children to operate the machine o Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision inV SERVmCE o...

Page 5: ... enterthe area o Beforeand when backing look behind and downfor smallchildren o Mowup and downslopes 15 Max not across o Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc o Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles o Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope o Avoid starting or stopping on ...

Page 6: ... Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark attester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAmR PROTECTmON Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it m...

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

Page 8: ... 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 adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering sha...

Page 9: ...ise 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 SKmD See Operation section for mocation and function of controms _WARNmNG Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructio...

Page 10: ...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 CHECKLIS T Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from ...

Page 11: ...E FORWARD SLOW IGNITION PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicatesa 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 m...

Page 12: ... AMMETER Indicates charging 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 direc...

Page 13: ...ays remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use o 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...

Page 14: ... 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 MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _ CAUTmON Do not operate the mower withou...

Page 15: ...el 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 products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may ...

Page 16: ...e clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing o 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 desired o When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of ...

Page 17: ... 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 o 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...

Page 18: ...ARE For best results mower 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...

Page 19: ...the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG_SL o Be sure tractor is on level surface o Oil will drain more freely when warm o 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 2 Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and ...

Page 20: ...rtridge CLEAN AmR SCREEN Air screen mustbe keptfree of dirt and chaffto preventenginedamagefrom overheating Cleanwith a wire brushor compressedair to removedirt and stub born driedgum fibers ENGmNE COOMNGSYSTEM Debris mayclog the engine saircool ing system Removeblowerhousingand cleanarea shownto preventoverheating and enginedamage Cleanoutchaffanddebris AirScreen MUFFLER Inspect and replace corro...

Page 21: ...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 large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from...

Page 22: ...will change mower height about 1 8 o Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge Bottom edge of n Arm Lift Link N_ Adjustment FRON TO BACK ADJUSTMENT iMPORTANT Deck must be level side4o side If the following front4o back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side4o side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjust...

Page 23: ...e pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake opeF ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than IN 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until 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 ge...

Page 24: ...ffect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAmRS 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel 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 retain...

Page 25: ...ttery 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 Terminal Cover 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...

Page 26: ...clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixm ture Turning the idle mixture valve out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburet...

Page 27: ...n 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 o Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and car...

Page 28: ... wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter OORRECTiON 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 section ...

Page 29: ... deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Poor cut uneven Raise cutting height reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 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...

Page 30: ...itch 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 3...

Page 31: ... CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST BROWN HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN 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 SECUR...

Page 32: ...ELECTR mCAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273811 i 42 41 22 f i if f i I I I I I I I I i I 26 1 i I I I i I I I I i I I I i t I I 29 28 90 t I i I I I I i I I I i I I i i i 32 ...

Page 33: ...146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4o20 unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4o20 uric x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Termina 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Cover Terminal Battery 91 190270 Strap B...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917 273811 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 273 259 260 278 208 217 5 39 58 278 209 208 209 209 60 74 208 chassis Laser It stlt 34 34 ...

Page 35: ... SelfoThd 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 Screw 3 8o16 x 1ol 4 159 179950X428 Cupholder 166 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 TT 207 17670508 ScrewThdrol 5 16o18 x 1 2 208 17670608 ScrewThdrol 3 8...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2738i GROUND DRIVE 57 ddve fender sttt _39 36 ...

Page 37: ... STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 unc 197 53 105710X Link Clutch 198 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 202 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 212 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 123583X 121748X STD580025 145090 165592 165711 19171216 166231 150360 8883R Cover Pedal 175410 Pulley Engine 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 STD551143 Washer 1547...

Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273811 i _12 _39 37_ _36 82 15 15 steering put 47 29 46 40 10 68 67 13 65 67 38 ...

Page 39: ...12 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 ID x 1 1 20D 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 48 184946X505 Cap Spindle 51 73540400 Nut Crownlock 1 4 28 54...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273811 32 33 112 23 72 81 14 78 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine bs lcyl 50 4O ...

Page 41: ...TD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 23 169837 Shie d Brn Dbr Guard 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 179022 Tank Fue 32 179124X428 Cap Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Oil Drain Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fue 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh 3 8 16 x 3 4 72 183906 Screw Socket Head 5 16 18 x 1 78 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 I 4 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Starter Nut 112 3645J Bushin...

Page 42: ...ew 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 182493 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1ol 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 2...

Page 43: ...Decal 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 Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 5 8 7 4 10 3 9 wheel 1 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 11 7 9040H 8 106108X624 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 oo...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273811 LiFT ASSEMBLY 7 11 13 3 2 5 4 19 13 2O 161718 20 19 _ 15 31 32 Fift rh l piece 3 44 ...

Page 45: ...k 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle 8 122365X Button Plunger Yellow 11 139865 Link Lift LH Fixed Length 12 139866 Link Lift RH Fixed Length 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2o13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crown ock 3 8 o 24...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273811 MOWER DECK 148 117 j 119 142 147 6 19 105_ _21 139 lOl 102_ 21 _o_5 105 103 106 134 116 21 _ 23 26 28 29_ 27 42 D man t path stJt 4 46 ...

Page 47: ...9091210 31 129963 Washer Spacer 152 169676 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 158 17720408 33 178342 Nut Top ock Flanged 159 STD533717 34 STD533717 Bolt 184 19131410 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 185 188234 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 130794 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 186917 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 53 184...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273811 PEERLESS TRANSAXLEHMODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 8 3 18 4 44 57 58 59 6 0 61 29 35 t57 42A 48 ...

Page 49: ... 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 1ol 4 66 776422 Input Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1o3 8 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 69 792170 Retaini...

Page 50: ... 27 301 307 718 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3_ 12 20 6170 61_ 691_ 842 O 524 868 943 O 1022_ 1266 I 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 1 I 46SHORT BLOCK I I 1330 REPAIR MANUALI I 1329 REPLACEMENTENGINE I 7508 15_ 24 434_ 741 6641 11 _ __ 584_ 9_ 12641_ 12 200 89 1027 50 ...

Page 51: ...TRATTON ENGiNE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0296 E1 914 238 1022 1022 616_ _ 102 404 614 232 35 5170 654_ 53 _ 1119_ 709 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 126 137 276_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 868 5240 141 168 165 _1 164 _l I_7 276 112Z _ 127 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273811 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGiNE MODEL NUMBER 31 P777 TYPE NUMBER 0296 E1 305A 643 1265 1267 801 _ 544_ 803_ 310 1 802 729 697 _ 1070 1005 _ 1044_ 1051 363 _ _J _ 783 _ 52 ...

Page 53: ...Standard 227 691374 Lever Governor Control 697263 Rod Connecting 020 Under 232 691842 Spring Governor size 238 691843 Cap Valve 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 240 298090 Filter Fue 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 265 691024 Clamp Casing 34 695761 Valveqntake 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp 35 691279 Spring Valve Intake 276 692255 05 Washer Sealing 36 691279 SpringWalve Exhaust 304 699829 Housing Blower 37 6...

Page 54: ...3 697124 718 690959 Pin Locating 1264 697104 729 691224 Clip Wire 1265 697125 741 697128 Gear Timing 1266 691917 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1266A 697123 757 697607 Link Counterweight 1267 697424 758 697134 Counterweight 1270 697156 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 1279 690960 783 693713 Gear Pinion 1329 789 698329 Harness Wiring 1330 797 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 801 691283 Cap Drive 802 691286 C...

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 1 Fotd this page a_ong dotted Iine 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 fotd in the direction of hiti stope you want to measure 4 Compare the angt...

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