Craftsman 917.273860, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ly buimt engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manuak Read and follow aH 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 Men Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman webske www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...irsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut not limitedto damage caused bytowingobjects beyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frame or crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbutnot limitedto elec trical and mechanicaldamagecaused byimproperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amountof engine oil failur...

Page 3: ...lear 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 turning Never leave a ...

Page 4: ...sponsible 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: ...nterthe area Beforeand when backing look behind and downfor small children Mowup and downslopes 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 stopping on a slope If ti...

Page 6: ...ay 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 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 prod ucts it may require repair from time to time ...

Page 7: ...2 20 Steering Wheel 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 _ teering Extension Shaft 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Keys E1 Slope Sheet Video Cassette ...

Page 8: ... FROM SKID ATTACH STEERmNG WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely mMPORTANT 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 f...

Page 9: ...edal 3 Place freewheel control in trans mission disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRmVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for mocation and function of controms _WARNmNG Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section o...

Page 10: ...rly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual _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: ...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 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 ...

Page 12: ...TTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT UFT 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor mGNmON SWITCH Used for starting and...

Page 13: ...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 when ...

Page 14: ...chment 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 Lift Lever High Attachment Position CUutch Lever En Low Position Position Disengaged Shield Position TO OPERATE ON HILLS _WARNmNG Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and ...

Page 15: ...ipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame mMPORTANT When operating in tempera tures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting CAUTmON 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 da...

Page 16: ...is procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor mMPORTANT 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 con...

Page 17: ... a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS mMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The speciat 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: ...t bolt to 35 ft Ibs maximum LUBRmCATmON CHART 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 Servi...

Page 19: ...sition 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 mMPORTANT 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 ...

Page 20: ... begin to slip from wear LUBRmCATmON Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 c _o 2o 1_ 8 1 o _o 1o 4o TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil vis cha_4 e Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at...

Page 21: ...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 CLEAN AmR mNTAKE COOLmNG 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 conditi...

Page 22: ...s with auto motive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis sion are covered to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower 22 ...

Page 23: ...deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor Small Retainer S CUutch Spring Small Retainer Spring CUutchSpring mMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square ...

Page 24: ...check side to side adjustment Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Arm Lift Link N_ Adjustment FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT mMPORTANT Deck must 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 side4o side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is app...

Page 25: ...stance 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 _N_at A m iut perating rm Do not touch this nut if further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE M...

Page 26: ...t should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERmNG WHEEL AUGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars 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 raN CAMBER The front wheel t...

Page 27: ... battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 4 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 6 First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten s...

Page 28: ...n too tight NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle 1 Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly...

Page 29: ... 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 carb...

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: ...ut uneven Mower biades wiii not rotate 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 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 Obstruc...

Page 32: ... 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 hatf 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: ...IT k j GAP V r _ 2 PLUGS ON I _FFUEL I TWIN CYL ENGINES BLUE I _ LINE I I I 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM I qV 15 AMP DC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTE FUEL SHUT O F _ SOLENOID _ C5 REGULATOR _ _ _ jL_A _j_ _ _ IF SO EQUIPPED I ALTERNATO R j i 02731 NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START 3 S A1 NONE WIRIN...

Page 34: ...ELECTFlmCAL TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917 273860 I 25 i 11 1_ i I _ l I I i 34 ...

Page 35: ...t w 4152J 22 4152J Light Bulb 24 4799J Cable Battery 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 179720 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uric x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wi...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273860 CHASSmSAND ENCLOSURES 273 274 259 258 166 31 217 15 39 58 166 208 206 209 209 6O 74 209 208 219 219 208 chassis Laser It stlt 24 36 ...

Page 37: ...Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Unc x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Uric 90 124346X Nut SelfThd Wsh_Hd 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 179950X428 Cupholder 166 171875 Screw Hshd HiLo 13 16 x 5 8 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 207 17670508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273860 GROUND DRWE 3O _ I 70 116 36 73 drive hydro stit29 38 ...

Page 39: ...5623 50 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x I I 2 166 17490510 51 STD541437 Nut Crown ock 3 8 16 Unc 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 04 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16x 875 202 72110614 62 8883R Cover Pedal ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917 273860 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY _12 _39 k t 1 t z 36 68 82 15 15 steering put 47 40 10 68 13 65 67 32 67 67 4O ...

Page 41: ...crew 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 BusNng Steering 37 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 x 1 1 2 11 Ga 40 73540600 Lock CrownIock 3 8 24 41 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Dash P L Mtl Btk 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Steering 46 184946X505 Cap SpindI...

Page 42: ...01 Muffler Bolt 5 16 18 Uric x 3 4 W Sems Gasket Muffler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Debris Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 4 0 Rear Cap Fuel KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 123487X Clamp Hose BIk 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 81 73510400 Nut Keps 1 4 20 Starter Nut 105 17120616...

Page 43: ...3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 182493 Pan Seat 166369 Knob Seat 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Hd 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 5 Zi...

Page 44: ... Tractor E DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 4 10 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 1...

Page 45: ...t Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing NyIong Grip HandIe Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift LH Link Asm Lift R H Retainer Spring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered 32 73540600 Nut ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273860 MOWER DECK 117 j 119 67 40 6J _3o 46 44_53 52 4OJ_ _148 105 lOl lO2 lO3 lO5 106 118 2 lj 21 21 _ 21 139 _ 118 119 116 27 42 D man t path stlt 4 46 ...

Page 47: ...droI Rolling Wsh Hd 152 169676 31 129963 YVasher Spacer 158 17720408 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 159 STD533717 33 178342 Nut Toplock Hanged 184 19131410 34 72110612 Bolt Cam Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 185 188234 36 131494 Pulley Idler Fiat 130794 40 73900600 Nut Lock Flag 3 8 16 Unc 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45 STD624003 Retainer 186917 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 52 ...

Page 48: ...4_ CO 79 73 77 16 81 12 35 64 2 32 4 125 59 60 58 122 _ 120 t 0 _ 85 14_ 56_ 2 55 _ 34X lO9 83 19 _j57 127 107 90O Z U 0 m _ x_ F mO o_ m F_ m zr_ c _z m_ _m 6 4 ...

Page 49: ...ckshaft 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 ExternaI 123 170443 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273860 KOHLER ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER SV600 TYPE NUMBER 0001 CYUNDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER 5 9 15 17 CRANKCASE 1 27 26 2s 16 _ 4 9 5O ...

Page 51: ...er 2 inciudes 8 10 11 11 20 173 01 S Cap vaive spring 2 10 20 086 16 S Kit screw guide pin 12 20 089 03 S Spring vaive 2 11 20 423 02 S Shoe guide 13 2008602 S Screw hex fiange 12 12 15405 S Ciip hitchpin M lOx 1 5x37 6 13 Washer TBD 14 12 468 05 S Washer fiat 1 2 14 20 144 02 S Shaft governor cross 15 20 318 01 S Head cyiinder 15 20 393 01 S Pump assembiy oii inciudes 18 20 016 01 S Vaive exhaust...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917 273860 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBERSV600 TYPENUMBER0001 IGNITIONtELECTRICAL 2 Qf 5 8 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 1 AIR INTAKE 1 52 ...

Page 53: ...8 S Kit stator 12 236602 S Connector body 13 M 545020 S Screw hex fiange M5x0 8x20 2 14 41 403 09 S Rectifier regulator 15 12 132 02 S Piug spark 16 20 584 01 S Module ignition NOT ILLUSTRATED 20 176 01 S Harness wMng BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 20 027 02 S Housing Mower 20 086 06 S Screw shouider M5x0 8x36 4 X 25 28 S Washer piain AIR INTAKE FILTRATION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIP...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917 273860 KOHLER ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER SV600_TYPE NUMBER 0001 t5 54 ...

Page 55: ...et oil passage Shaft governor gear Kit gear and weight assembly includes 11 Pin governor regulating Screw hex flange M5x0 8x13 6 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x30 14 Seal oil Connector 90 ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 536 03 S Controi assembiy speed 12 237 01 S CHamp came 24 086 43 S Screw torx hd ctsk M5x0 8x16 M 664020 S Screw iobed sckt M6x1 0x20 2 20...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917 273860 KOHLER ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER SV600 TYPE NUMBER 0001 CRANKSHAFT_ 2 D 1 FUEL SYSTEM 10___ 13 _ 13 13j_ 13 17 g _5 4 56 ...

Page 57: ...1 01 S Gasket carburetor 6 12 041 02 S Gasket air cleaner 7 20 072 03 S Stud carburetor 8 M 641060 S Nut hex fHange M6x1 0 9 20 086 11 S Screw carb 60xl 42x85 10 20 126 02 S Bracket fueHpump 11 24 393 16 S 12 M 545010 S Screw hex fHange M5xO 8xlO 2 13 25 237 14 S CHamp hose 6 14 25 050 08 S FHter fueH 15 41 353 15 S Line fueH2 pump to filter 16 24353 12 S Line fueH 11 puHse to pump 17 20 353 01 S ...

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Page 59: ...CROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX WARNING To avoid serious injury operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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