Craftsman 917.273372 Owner'S Manual Download

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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: ...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 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 engi...

Page 3: ...thrown by the blade 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 plac...

Page 4: ...onsible 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 e...

Page 5: ... if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 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 stoppi...

Page 6: ...ode Other states 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 products it may requ...

Page 7: ...4 28 x 1 1 4 _F_r_ Steering Wheel Adapter I I I I 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer O1 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _ Steering Extension teering Shaft Boot Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...ON 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 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 s...

Page 9: ... 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 SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a w...

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

Page 11: ...sult 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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might...

Page 12: ...METER 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 directio...

Page 13: ...aving 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 stopping tractor o...

Page 14: ...s absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake posi tion and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pu...

Page 15: ... clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 4 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more tha...

Page 16: ...ulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy grass re duce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly f 1 l 00272 If grass is extremely tall it...

Page 17: ... tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive Zerk full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Front Wheel Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodically to properly maintain your Zerk tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments Engine described in ...

Page 18: ... 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 Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat wa...

Page 19: ...lti viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather the oils will result in in creased oil consumption when used above 32 E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine dam age from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level befo...

Page 20: ...ir 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 chaff an...

Page 21: ...ontact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower 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...

Page 22: ...tment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge Bottom edge of of mower to _ _rr3o_er to ground 0roood l A_T _ Ground Line _ J_A nArm kidf_ uLstr kent N_ FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT 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 side to s...

Page 23: ...h brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 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 hig...

Page 24: ... affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 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 reta...

Page 25: ... 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 Seat Label Positive Red Cable Terminal Cover Keps Nut Hex Bolt Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of ...

Page 26: ...uel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mix 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 carburetor when making carburetor adjustment...

Page 27: ...ng 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 c...

Page 28: ...ose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 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 secti...

Page 29: ... Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION Raise cutting height 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 8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill ta...

Page 30: ...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 CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 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 ...

Page 31: ...EM OUTPUT 3AMPDC 36OORPM NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST 14 VOLTS AC MJN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF BROWN HEADLIGHTS BLACK D ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273372 ELECTRICAL 41 I I I I 26 I 27 29 32 ...

Page 33: ...le Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch lgn 33 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness lgn 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20uncx1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 18...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273372 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 278 31 209 5 208 209 208 64 2_ 60 _ 209 74 6O 142 209 37 _209 p4 _145 37 208 2O6 209 chassis Laser It stlt 27 34 ...

Page 35: ...ens Laser 188571X558 Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT 139976 17490508 175710 174714 72140606 154798 7368O60O 175702 186689 175582 156524 170165 17670508 17670608 17000612 175143 191611 5479J 187801 Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crewnlock 3 8 16 unc Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swayba...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273372 GROUND DRIVE 197 _ _ 85_ 10 169 _ 212 r 116 166 156 150 51 38_ _ 48 5 151 18 39 51 30 52 37 J 34 26 27 drive fender stlt 35 36 ...

Page 37: ...nc 169 52 STD541431 Nut Crewnlock 5 16 18 unc 170 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 202 57 160855 V Belt 212 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 1 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 x 1 2 u...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273372 STEERING ASSEMBLY _39 J _ _ 1 37 I y _36 88 I 29 47 67 67 67 68 steedng_pl lt 42 30 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...6Ga 29 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Red Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 186737 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 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 183226 Fitting Grease ...

Page 40: ...asket Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel KEY PART NO NO 33 123487X 37 137040 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 J engine bs lcyl 17 DESCRIPTION Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 72 183906 Screw Socket...

Page 41: ... 32 x 1 x 10 Ga Clip Push In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 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 uric 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 ...

Page 42: ...el Dash 15 160396 Decal V Belt Sch 16 172331 Decal Deck Heavy Duty 138311 Decal Lift Handle 184310X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 18431 lX428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 192022 Manual Owner s English 190023 Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Item Only...

Page 43: ...ng 18 73800800 5 19211621 Washer 21 32xl x21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 19 139868 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 20 163552 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 31 169865 11 139865 Link Lift L H 32 73540600 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring DESCRIPTION Link Front Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 uric Trunnion Lecknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273372 MOWER DECK _ 142 47 106 _ 102 103 105 103f _F _ 1011_ 104 106 loz__ 5 6 S 19 21 42 D man t path stlt 3 2 16 10_ 9_ 18 _8 _ 28 29 21 23 24 25 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...ring Torsion Deflector 158 17720408 26 110452X Nut Push 159 72140614 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 184 19131410 29 131491 Rod Hinge 185 188234 30 173984 Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex 130794 31 187690 Washer Spacer 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 169583 34 STD533717 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 44 140088 Gua...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273372 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 140 20 52 53 i 36 3 5 54 8 041 42 43 44 59 56 50 62 63 6 60 _6 23 l f 615 43 52 46 ...

Page 47: ...s 57 110071X Gear Spur 32T 19 160942 Cover Detent 58 120952X Shaft Cross 20 160943 Gear Spur 1 2T 59 170991 Gear Miter 1 2T Idler 21 148267 Collar Clutch 60 160950 Axle RH 22 138236 Assy Kit Clutch Keys 61 170992 Housing Lower 23 73810500 Nut Lock 5 16 24 62 7294J Disc Brake 24 142676 Shaft Intermediate 63 108989X Spacer Brake Puck 25 2244J Key Woodruff No 61 64 160952 Jaw Brake 26 105916X Ring Re...

Page 48: ...NGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 25_ 27 _ _ 3o7 3_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 868 _ 943 O 20 0170 1022 51 691 842 O 524 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 24 434 741 10_11_ 584_ 9_ 1264_ 1270 _J 12 15g 22_ 20 48 ...

Page 49: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273372 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 1022 238 36 6170 1096 VALVE GASKET SET 617 O 1022 868 914 1022 54_ 664 616 _6 6_ 216 23_ 2o9_r6_ 267 1119_ 49 ...

Page 50: ...1C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 142_ 117 105 _1 137 276 95c_ 186 _ 127 1091 108A _ 634A_ _ 118 1266AQ 1266 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 127_ 231_ 51 276 _ 105 _ 137 634_ 93_ 106 _ 142 6170 95_ 117_ 987_ 1266 0 1266AQ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 137 0 276_ 50 ...

Page 51: ... 917 273372 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 3043 1267 q_ 305A 643 1265 801 803_ 310 1 5o3_ 462 797 802 _ _ 803A _311A NOTE For Replacement Starter Motor See Reference 309 729 697 _ 37 74 _ 75 1070 51 ...

Page 52: ...6 697687 Camshaft 311A 395538 48 697761 Short Block 31C707 0230 E2 333 492341 Replacement Engine art 334 691061 not available 337 491055 50 690193 Manifold4ntake 358 697191 51 692137 35 Gasket Intake 363 19203 53 690227 Stud Carburetor 54 691148 Screw Intake Manifold RPM Settings 73 697384 Screen Rotating 74 697987 Screw Rotating Screen 75 690582 Washer Flywheel 78 691003 Screw Flywheel Guard 93 6...

Page 53: ...90190 718 690959 Pin Locating 1119 691183 729 691224 Clip Wire 1263 697124 741 697128 Gear Timing 1264 697104 757 697607 Link Counterweight 1265 697125 758 697134 Counterweight 1266 691917 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 1266A697123 783 693713 Gear Pinion 1267 697575 783A 693059 Gear Pinion 1270 697156 789 698329 Harness Wiring 1279 690960 797 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 801 691283 Cap Drive RPM Settin...

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Page 55: ...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 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel 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 angle of the fold with the slop...

Page 56: ...ctronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 u s _ 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour se...

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