Craftsman 917.273710 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: ...de 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 Stow down befor...

Page 4: ...onsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing took 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 took 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 tow gear so that you wilt not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stoppi...

Page 6: ...e Other states may have similar laws Federal taws 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 Craffsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require...

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

Page 8: ...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 shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars ar...

Page 9: ...ctor is in a welt ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed 2 Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline 3 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake 4 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 5 Press lift lever plunger and raise at...

Page 10: ...on and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you rec...

Page 11: ...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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided wilt 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 might...

Page 12: ...tute 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 dectutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and d...

Page 13: ...s 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 whe...

Page 14: ...tioned 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 _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector sh...

Page 15: ... fuel 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 m...

Page 16: ...y selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recut...

Page 17: ...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 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 proper air fuel mixture an...

Page 18: ...ghest position to at 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 washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs...

Page 19: ...before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oi...

Page 20: ...lace spark plug s at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbu retor replacement is required 1 With engine coot remove f...

Page 21: ...racket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Small Retainer Spring Small Retainer 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck i...

Page 22: ...r to ground 0ro od l Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut 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 side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the...

Page 23: ...djusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE 1 Depress clutch 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 ...

Page 24: ...ssbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to 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 D...

Page 25: ...from tractor 3 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 First connect RED battery 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 Red Cable Terminal Keps Hex Bolt Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEA...

Page 26: ...etor on this engine is tow 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 see above 2 Start engine a...

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: ...erminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 14 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 Adj...

Page 29: ... of grass leaves 3 and trash under mower 4 Bent blade mandrel 14 5 Clogged mower deck vent 5 holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Empty fuel tank ...

Page 30: ...working 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s if so equipped 3 Faulty light switch 3 Check replace light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Check wiring and connections 5 Blown fuse 5 Replace fuse Battery will not 1 Bad battery cell s 1 Replace battery charge 2 Poor cable connections 2 Check clean all connections 3 Faulty regulator 3 Replace regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alt...

Page 31: ... PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES J FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM 4E_ 5AMP DC 36_ RPM REGU_TOR OlSCONNECTE REGULATOR _ _ _ IALTERNATOR BROWN NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN UGH B At A2 L RUN B At NONE START _ S AI NONE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLI...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273710 I I 42 41 26 I I I I I id r I I I I I I x 52 29 28 9O I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...47 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175156 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 26 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Normal Op Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122622X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Co...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273710 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 258 28 31 _159 58 166 208 2O7 209 208 J 209 6O 13 74 6O _26 _t42 209 3 _ _209 209 14 3 4 37 2O8 chassis Laser tt stlt 39 34 ...

Page 35: ...Assembly Rear 39 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 Duct Air 60 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 1 64 Dash Lower STLT 74 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 114 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 142 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 148 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 159 155123X428 Cupholder stir Black 166 171875 Screw Hwhd HFLo 13 16 x 3 4 206 170165 Bolt Shoul...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273710 GROUND DRIVE 57 26 27 driveqender stlt 26 36 ...

Page 37: ... 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 198 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 202 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 212 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 175410 Pulley Engine 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 1 5 Thr STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof 134683 Guide Mower Drive Belt R H 137057 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273710 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ 3s r r _42 88 68 13 65 67 67 68 15 15 15_ steering pl tt 47 10 43 f l 38 ...

Page 39: ...ge Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 19182411 Washer 9 16 x 1 1 2 11 Ga 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 184946X505 Cap Spindle 73540400 71...

Page 40: ... 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 w sems Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Clamp Hose KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 137040 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex ...

Page 41: ...2 x 1 x21 Ga 19 6 120183X Bearing Nylong 20 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 31 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 32 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H PART NO DESCRIPTION STD624008 Retainer Spring 173288 73350800 175689 73800800 139868 163552 169865 73540600 Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock wRNsh 1 2 13 Uric Arm Suspension Mower Retainer Spring Bearing Pv...

Page 42: ... Ins 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 24 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 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 Zinc Bolt Shou...

Page 43: ...l Steering Decal Mower Srs 138311 Decal Lift Handle Decal Fender 184310X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal Fender Danger 184311X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Hood Side 189867 Owner s Manual English Decal V Belt Drive Schematic 189868 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 wheeJ 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 Stem Value 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 x 6 0 6 Service...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273710 MOWER DECK 142 i147 106 _ 102 103 105 102 I_ 34 _116 113 117 _ 119 118_ 5 6 19F 21 42 D man t path stlt 3 2 16 10_ 9_ 18 21 23 24 _117 _116 25 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...091216 130968X428 Shield Deflector 152 169676 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8x16G 158 17720408 131491 Rod Hinge 159 72140614 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 184 19131410 187690 Washer Spacer 185 188234 153535 Pulley Mandrel 130794 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 140088 Guard Mandrel L H STD624003 Retainer 1377...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273710 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 9 157 13 26 15 53 53 757 41A I MODEl and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 46 ...

Page 47: ...9 Spur Gear 24 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 66 776422 Input Shaft 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 69 792170 Retaining Ring 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 70 786187 Spacer 890 27 792035 Retaining Ring 71 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273710 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER SV530 TYPE NUMBER 0005 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER 15 17 9 9 1 CRANKCASE 27 _ 26 _ 25 10 6 j 12 48 ...

Page 49: ...EL NUMBER 917 273710 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER SV530 TYPE NUMBER 0005 914 21of 238 35 1022 617_ 830 1029 t022 54_ 654 53 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 868 OlO_ 334 I 1267 265 267 _ 559 643 305A _ 74 73 t265 49 ...

Page 50: ...31 51 1127 118 105A m 127A 276A 947A NIKKI 99_67 276 950_ 1091 127 O 947 1266A_ 1266_ 227 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _2 1270 231 _ 987 lO2_ 137_ 276 634_ _ 95_93_ 106117_ _ 142 6170 1266A 121ACARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 21 _ 6170 95A _ 634A 104A _ 127A_ 987A 102A o_ 12661 1266A_ 50 ...

Page 51: ...push 2 1 Crankcase USE Short Block 20 522 02 2 25 139 57 S Plug sq hd pipe 3 8 3 20 032 01 S Seal oil 4 20 194 02 S Ball check valve 5 20 067 04 S Rod connecting 6 20 874 05 S Piston w Ring Set Includes 7 8 7 20 108 02 S Ring Set 89 mm 8 20 018 04 S Retainer piston pin 2 9 20 755 04 S Kit balance weight Includes 10 11 10 20 086 16 S Kit screw guide pin 11 20 423 02 S Shoe guide 12 12 154 05 S Clip...

Page 52: ...ew hex hd M5x0 8x25 2 11 237878 S Kit stator 12 236602 S Connector body 13 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 2 14 41 403 09 S Rectifier regulator 15 12 132 02 S Plug spark 16 20 584 01 S Module ignition NOT ILLUSTRATED 20 176 01 S Harness wiring DESCRIPTION 1 20 096 05 S Cover air cleaner 2 25 341 03 S Knob cover 2 4 20 083 02 S Element air cleaner 5 20 094 01 S Kit air cleaner base Includes 6...

Page 53: ...rees 1 20 040 02 S 2 20 153 01 S 3 2O OO903 S 4 25 139 60 S 5 52 050 02 S 6 20 041 01 S 7 20 096 02 S 8 20 041 02 S 9 20 144 03 S 10 20 310 03 S 11 12 380 01 S 12 M 545013 S 13 M 851030 S 14 20 032 01 S 15 25 15502 S DESCRIPTION 1 2O 536 03 S 2 12 237 01 S 3 24 086 43 S 4 M 664020 S 5 20 079 02 S 6 12 089 11 S 7 20 086 10 S 8 20 090 02 S 9 52 211 04 S 10 X 22 11 S 11 12 100 07 S 12 20 089 07 S 13 ...

Page 54: ...S 14 25 050 08 S 15 25 353 10 S 16 24 353 12 S 17 20 353 01 S Gasket heat deflector Deflector heat Screw hex flange M6xl 0x20 Carburetor w gaskets includes 5 6 Gasket carburetor Gasket air cleaner Stud carburetor mounting Nut hex flange M6xl 0 Screw carb S60x1 42x85 Bracket fuel pump mounting Pump assembly fuel Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl0 2 Clamp hose 6 Filter fuel Line fuel 9 pump to filter Line f...

Page 55: ...ong 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 slope of the hill ...

Page 56: ...ipment and electronics 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 ...

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