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Summary of Contents for 917.273051

Page 1: ...n Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION 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 pro Mon Sat SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com creftsman ...

Page 2: ...nkshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel sy...

Page 3: ...hemselves and others from serious injury SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneve...

Page 4: ... or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never ca...

Page 5: ...n your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabil ity and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The i...

Page 6: ...eedng Sleeve Extension Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge t_ 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Mower 4 Retainer Springs single loop 3 Retainer Springs double loop Gauge Wheels 2 Shoulder Bolts _ 2 Wheels Q 2 Csntarlock Nuts 2 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 6 ...

Page 7: ...l make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below 1 9 16 wrench 1 Pliers 1 t 2 wrenoh 1 Utility knife 1 3 4 socket with drive ratchet 1 Tire pressure gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means from your point of view when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible ...

Page 8: ...el _ _ Adapter Steering _ Sleeve __ Tabs Extension I Steedng Shaft Steering Sleeve HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY Lift hood to raised position If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BAT ERY in Maintenance section of this manua for charging instructions Label 1 i IN...

Page 9: ...e has started move throttle control to idle position Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Slowly release clutch brake pedal and slowly ddve tractor off skid Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position Turn ignition key to OFF position Continue with the instructionsthat follow INSTALL MOWER AND ...

Page 10: ...e is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section this manual CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWE HOUSING in the Service and Adjustmen section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF AL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replaci motion mower drive and mower blade d ...

Page 11: ...the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be propedy inflated for leveling Check mower and ddve belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to th...

Page 12: ...NGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE _ _ ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ...ted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor RANGESHIFT LEVER Allows high...

Page 14: ...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 OFF will cause the battery to be discharged 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 15: ... attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lilt control Start mower blades by engaging attach ment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTION Do not operate the moweJ without either the entire grass catcher or mowers so eq...

Page 16: ...d let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are _mpty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional informa tion Neveruseengineorcarburetorcleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent _l_age may occur AUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When s...

Page 17: ...the runner The left hand side of mower should be used for tdmming Ddve so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Havethe cut area to the dght of the tractor This will result in a more even distribution of clip pings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by tum ing to the dght so that clippings will dis charge away from shrubs fences drive ways etc After one ...

Page 18: ...that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value Zerk from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made _Front Wheel periodically to properly maintain your trac Bearing tor Zerk All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual should be Gear checked at least once each season Teeth ...

Page 19: ...For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assem bly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble he...

Page 20: ...ads If necessary fill with SAE 30 motor oil API SF SG or SH Replace filler plug Reassemble wheel to hub __ Transaxle o Plug Filler ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 30 20 40 6 1o 20 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTIC_TED BEFORE N_XT ...

Page 21: ...place a dirty bent or damaged cartridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartridge Remove nut and cartridge plate Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud Replace it necessary Reassemble air cleaner cartridge plate and nut Reinstall air cleaner cover and secur...

Page 22: ...orward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT If an attachmnt other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level groun...

Page 23: ...en nut H against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower housing loosen nut H from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut G on both front links an equal number of turns When distance P is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front links NOTE Each full turn of nut G will change dim P by approximately 3 8 Recheck side to side adjustment ndrel Both...

Page 24: ...drel pulley Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface L H Mandrel Check secondary idler arm and idler t see that they rotate freely Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway bar bracket Install new belt in lower groove of left hand mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandrel pulley as shown Roll belt over right hand mandrel ...

Page 25: ... proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact your nearest authorized service center department TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest It...

Page 26: ...e axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal Repair tire and reassemble Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover REAR WHEEL Block rear axle securely Remove five 5 hub bolts to allow wheel removal Repair tire and reassemble Replace and tighten hub bolts securely NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire seal...

Page 27: ...1_ _ _ Door _ _ _ _ _ y _ _ Positive Terming Red Guard _ Cable _LI IL _ Nagative Black _ _f Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the gdlL Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poody stop runni...

Page 28: ...ir cleaner Closed for Full C TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning the adjusting needles in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine ...

Page 29: ...fter a period of time in storage battery may require recharging To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly see TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Maintenance section of this manual After cleaning leave cables discon nected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals...

Page 30: ...justment Engine valves out of adjustment Clutch brake pedal not depressed Attachment clutch is engaged Weak or dead battery Blown fuse Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty ignition switch Faulty solenoid or starter Faulty operator presence switch es 3O CORRECTION Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spa...

Page 31: ...k not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower CORRECTION Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Set in Higher Cut position 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 Drain fuel tank...

Page 32: ...ass leaves and trash around mandrels Switch is OFF Bulb s bumed out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace b_ade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST...

Page 33: ...OLENOID I rl 2SVOLTSAC _ RPM REGULATOR X_OON_ CTED PTO SWITCH HEADLIGHTS OFF C G_B H I ON C FIB E_A D RELAY IGNITION SWITCH W1RING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING GFC REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H DA 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273051 22 43 6 33 34 ...

Page 35: ...2 4152J Bulb Light 24 4014 Cable Battery 25 146686 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 163968 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 170238 Hamess Ign 41 17720408 Screw 1 4 20 x 112 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822X ammeter 50 169415 Switch PTO 52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop 70 170251 Hamess Engine 7...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273051 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 19 2 17 42 S6 86 17 63 33 ...

Page 37: ...t Lh 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 45 154913 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Ft_ 47 17490608 Screw ThdroL 3 8 16 x 1 2 50 152728 Bracket Chassis Front 52 STD841431 Nut Crownlook 5 16 18 Unc KEY PART NO NO 58 184914 58 137113 60 17490620 63 19131614 67 156973 68 17490508 70 137159 84 142992 85 144911 86 74760716 88 STD551143 90 STD551237 91 170755 106 138776 122 161464 130 164863 137 74780716 138 16397...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273051 GROUNDDRIVE 29 38 ...

Page 39: ...37 Washer 13132x13 16 x 16 Ga 54 161590 Clutch Arm Assembly 16 143012 Set Screw 1 4 28 x 3 4 55 105706X Bearing Idler 17 126909X Spring 56 137153 V Bolt 18 137104 Lever Brake 57 141756 Bracket Shiff ROd HI Lo 19 136926 Cam Brake Disc 59 122253X Shift Rod HI Lo 21 23260412 Screw Flat Head 1 4 28 x 3 4 60 122268X SpringClip ConnectingLink 22 633A109 Gearshift Lever Assembly 61 137524 Pulley Transaxl...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273051 STEERING ASSEMBLY I Ill 40 ...

Page 41: ...g Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Lock Range 5 8 11 Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hid Spr 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asm Steadng Rod Asm Tie Bail J Ball Vgt inc Key No 36 40 Draglink Ball Joint Solid Vgt Support Asm Steedng Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steedng Bushing Strg BIk Screw Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Cap...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODE L NUMBER 917 273051 18 15 2O I0 _ 74 5 _ _ 19 7 48 38 76 16 26 39 10 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT J 42 ...

Page 43: ...hoke 24 STD551237 Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 25 73920600 Nut Keps 3 6 24 UNF 26 3645J Bushing 27 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 28 7834R Fuel Line 29 132920 Spark Arrester Kit 35 10010500 Washer Split 37 123487X Clamp Hose 38 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 39 17490636 Screw n 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 UNC 40 17490664 Screw 3 t 3 8 16 x 4 UNC 41 126197X Washer 1 1 20D X 15 32 ID X 250 42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 43 150280 ...

Page 44: ...18 Clip Push In Hinged 19 Nut Crownlock 3 6 16 Unc 20 Spdng Seat Cprsn 21 Bolt 5116 18Uncx 3 4 w Seres 22 Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap NOTE Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 PART NO DESCRIPTION 121249X Spacor Split 123740X Spdng Cprsn 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 19171912 Washer 17 32x1 3 16x12 Ga 166369 Knob Seat 124238X Cap SpringSeat 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 STO541431 Nut C...

Page 45: ...3 DESCRIPTION Decal BlowerHousing Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Repl Parts Decal Insert Strg Decal Battery Reflector Taillight Decal Handle LftHeight Adjust Lift Handle Pad Footrest Manual Owner s Eng Manual Owner s Span WHEELS TIRES 2 3 4 10 NO 1 2 3 11 4 s 10 9 5 8 9 6 PART NO 59192 65139 106228 427 1062T X427 8134H 7154J 1O623 O 105588X 2781 1 12 6856M 7 90401 1 8 1_7_X 144334 DESQtlPllON Cap Va...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273051 LIFTASSEMBLY I 13 J 22 12 35 73 34 2 12 20 19 18 31 15 7 3 6 1 16 ...

Page 47: ...ssist 19 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 20 5328J Bolt Adjust Spring Assist 21 STD52710 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 22 12721 Link Front 23 STD624008 Retainer Spring 24 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 25 130171 Trunnion 26 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 Uric 29 150233 Trunnion InfinHeight 30 110807X Nut Special 31 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 32 137150 Spring Compression Inf Hgt 33 STD5609...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273051 MOWERDECK 48 45 48 4S i 23 413 ...

Page 49: ...g Torsion Deflector 61 136573 Bracket Deflector 62 133943 Nut Push 63 72110612 Shield Deflector Mower 64 19121414 Runner RH 65 151831 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 66 156009 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 67 73930600 Ga 99 72110614 Spacer Spring Stop Idler ScrewThdml RollingWasher 102 153390 Head 143651 Nut FIg Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Pulley Mandrel Washer Spacer Mower 158330 Vented Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 1 ...

Page 50: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273051 23 3 5 4 6 2 7 50 ...

Page 51: ...4 5384J Gearcase Reverse Idler 85 2978J Shaft and Beadngs R H 86 633A85 Includes Key No s 17 18 87 8739H1 25 33 50 63 77 and 82 Dowel Pin 88 4924H Needle Beadng 89 19151516 Thrust Bearing Race 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 90 110542X 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 91 19181511 Thrust Bearing Race Gate Lower Shift 92 75J Gearcase and Bearings L H Includes Key s 18 93 6274H 25 49 50 2 51 and 52 94 76020412 Pip...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273051 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV2OS TYPENUMBER65551 _js _13 7q I 21 n I_11 I Io U CRANCASE I vI V f 0 O g 2t c _ 52 ...

Page 53: ...eather separator _ncludes 28 30 33 crew bex flange MSx0 8x16 2 Strap breather Bracket breather separator Spacer Fdting Hose breather Hose breather Clamp hose 2 CRANKCASE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 24 032 01 2 3 24 294 13 4 12 380 17 5 24 067 13 24 067 14 6 24 874 01 24 874 02 24 874 03 7 24 108 01 24 108 02 24 108 03 8 24 018 01 9 12 422 09 12 422 13 12 422 07 12 422 08 12 422 10 12 422 11 12 42...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273051 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV20S TYPENUMBER65551 IGNmONIELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I W t3 121 J _2 I s io __ f s I AIR INTAKE 1o _ 8 b 54 ...

Page 55: ...OWER HOUSING BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 54 027 95 Housing blower Incl M 0545010 24 063 36 2 24 100 02 Nut plastic 2 3 M 0545020 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 2 4 M 0545016 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 5 5 M 0551016 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 6 M 0645016 Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 6 7 24 146 02 Plate backing 2 side 8 24 146 08 Plate backing 1 side 9 24 063 20 Baffle cylinder barrel 2 side 10 2...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273051 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV20S TYPENUMBER65551 STARTING SYSTEMJ ENGINE CONTROLS 0 6 i 4D 1 24 OIL PAN LUBRICATION 56 ...

Page 57: ...ge throttle Bushing throttlelinkage Nut hex lock MSxO 8 BSPfi_ throttle racket contro Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 4 C_mp cable 2 Screw hax flange MSx0 8xl6 3 Lever thorttle actuator Washer plek_5 5 mm 3 Spring governor Nut hax M4xO 7 Lever throttle control Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 Spdng throttle miter Lever choke Washer spdng 1 4 Screw hex cap M4x0 7x25 Ltnksge choke 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273051 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV20S TYPE NUMBER 65551 CRANKSHAFT I FUEL SYSTEM I hl EXHAUST I 4 1 12 11 v 14 58 ...

Page 59: ...0641060 7 47 154 01 8 24 353 03 9 X 426 9 10 24 086 12 11 24 393 04 12 24 100 01 13 25 353 03 14 24 050 02 Kit carburetorwlgaskets _ncludes 2 4 asker carburetor Carburetor assembly For Informationonly not available separately Includes 24 757 18 24 053 25 24 757 19 24 757 20 24 757 22 Gasket air cteaner base Stud M6xl 0x95 2 Nut hex flange M6 x 1 0 _2 cable Cfip Line fuel 10 5 8 2 Clamp hose 6 Scre...

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Page 63: ...GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not J greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu r ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme cauUon when changing direction on slopes ...

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