Craftsman 917.273370 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: ... Code 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 re...

Page 7: ...lt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 F __ Steering Wheel Adapter I I I I 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer _St_eritg 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Extension Shaft 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: ...d 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 shaft extension 5 Posit...

Page 9: ...ing 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 well ventilated ar...

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: ... which can result in death serious injury and or property damage MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION m 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 m...

Page 12: ...ndicates 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 direction of tr...

Page 13: ...en 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 stopping trac...

Page 14: ...solutely 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 pushin...

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: ...mulching 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 00272 If grass is extremely tall it ...

Page 17: ...ubjected 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 Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year you should ...

Page 18: ... 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 Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and fl...

Page 19: ...in cold weather the oils will result in in creased oil consumption when used above 32 R 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 before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hour...

Page 20: ...d air to clean cartridge Cover Cartridge Tabs Slots 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...

Page 21: ...here it cannot come in contact 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 of...

Page 22: ...n that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge Bottom edge of 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 ho...

Page 23: ... 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 W 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 high...

Page 24: ...ed 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 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...

Page 25: ...ry 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 Positiv_ Red Cable TerrninaI 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 the gril...

Page 26: ...creases the supply of fuel 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 26 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 ma...

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: ...r 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 section 10...

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

Page 30: ...e 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 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blad...

Page 31: ... _ RFM AVp DC _ _ 3R_V _C_ _RGING_ STEM DI _CO_ N CT_ i HEADLIGHTS 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 NON REMOVABLE CONNE...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273370 I I 26 1 I I L I I I I I I I I I I I 27 29 28 90 32 ...

Page 33: ...y Holt He Hd I 4 20 unc x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Interlock Harness Asm Light Wi4152j Bulb Light 1 I56 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w I6 wire red Fuse 20 AMP Nut Keps Hex I 4 20 unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Key Ign Molded Craftsman Harness Ign Holt HIk Fin Hex I 4 20 unc x I 2 C_ver Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp Protection...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273370 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 208 208 37 f 2_ 209 74 208 chassis_Laser _ t sUt_27 34 ...

Page 35: ...ns Laser 174738X558 Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT 139976 17490508 175710 174714 72140606 154798 73680600 175702 186689 175582 156524 171875 170165 17670508 17670608 17000612 175143 5479J Bracket Fender Support SerewThdrol 5 16 I8x 1 2Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlook 3 8 16 unc Plate Reinforcement STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273370 GROUND DRIVE 212 7O 116 19 26 27 drive ender stil 23 36 ...

Page 37: ... 165 I65823 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch 168 I7490510 49 123205X Retainer Belt 168 165492 50 72110612 Bolt Cart 3 8 18 I I 2 169 165580 5I STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 18uoc 170 178394 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 18 I8 une 197 169613 53 105710X Link Clutch 198 169593 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 202 72110614 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 18 1 1 4 212 145212 57 160855 V Belt 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 6I...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273370 STEERING ASSEMBLY J J 47 58 38 ...

Page 39: ...I6Ga 29 17000612 Screw 3 8 18 3 4 30 STD581210 Pin 32 I30485 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 I9183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 I86737 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 I45054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 I21749X Washer 25 32 1 1 4 I6 Ga 44 I80640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 I21232X Cap Spindle 47 183226 Fitting Grease 51 73...

Page 40: ...654 Engine See Breakdown Briggs 40 I24028X Model No 31C707 0230 E1 44 17670412 Muffler Gasket 45 17000612 Tube Drain Oil Easy 46 19091416 Washer 72 I83906 Shield BrniDbr Guard 78 I7060620 Arrestor Spark 81 73510400 Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel DESCRIPTION Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll I 4 20 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 I6 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8...

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Page 42: ...CRIPTION Decal Side Panel Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Panel Dash Decal V Belt Sch Decal Deck Heavy Duty Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 85139 Stem Valve I06222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service item...

Page 43: ...Ring 18 73800800 5 19211621 Washer 21 32 x I 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 19 139868 7 12563IX Grip Handle Fluted 20 163552 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 31 169865 1I 139865 Link Lift L H 32 73540600 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring DESCRIPTION Link Front Nut Hex Jam I 2 13 unc Trunnion Loeknut He with Washer Insert 1 2 I3 uric Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lil...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273370 MOWER DECK 67 185 10 68 5 6 f 19 21 4_ D man t palh sift 3 2 16 10_ 9 18 _8 _ s_ 103 105 106 _ 102 p _o5 _ IF ill I_ lo4 _1 fy II I lo3 _ _F lo i_ j 4 106 21 23 24 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...105304X Cap Sleeve 152 169676 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 158 17720408 110452X Nut Push 159 72140614 130968 428 Shield Deflector 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 ax18Ga 131491 Rod Hinge 173984 Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex 187690 Washer Spacer 153535 Pullez Mandrel 178342 Nut Toploek Flanged STD533717 Bolt 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 18 uoc 140088 Guard Mandrel LH STD824003 Retainer 1...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273370 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 140 21 4 I 22 2 _ 7 24 59 56 47 48 62 63 6_ 60 43 52 46 ...

Page 47: ...ining 65 I20954X 27 12047OX Sprocket 1 8T 66 160953 28 110070X Spacer 1 I31 X 145X 494 67 138244 29 142677 Gear Spur 37T 68 I08996X 30 142681 Gear Spur 35T 3I 124644X Gear Spur 3OT 69 160954 32 108980X Gear Spur 25T 70 I20951X 33 120408X Gear Spur 22T 71 I74256 34 134796 Gear Spur 19T 72 I20416X 35 105925X Washer Plain 640 X 1 37 X 06I 38 2228J Washer Plain 632 X 1 OOX 048 37 170987 Washer Plain 6...

Page 48: ...IGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 2_ 27 307 3 358 ENGFNE GASKET SET 12 868 943 O 20 5170 1022 51 691 842 O 524 1019 LABEL KFT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMFSSION LABEL 150 434 24 0 741 584_ 9_ 1264_ 758_ 1270 4J 12 20 48 ...

Page 49: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273370 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 1022 238 85 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 017 0 1022 868 54_D e54 1022 914 _0o0 267 _ 1119_ 49 ...

Page 50: ...31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 142_ 117 _1o6 105 _1 137 O 276 I_ 95o_ 231 1091 108A _ 634A_ _ 118 I 4311 1266AO 12660 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 127_ 231_ 51 276 _ 105 137 g 63_ e 93_ 166 8 1_2 6170 95e 117_ 9871_ 1266 0 1266A O 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 50 ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273370 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 31C707 TYPE NUMBER 0230 E1 305A 643 1265 _9_ 801 803_ 3101 5o_ 579 _ _ 4621797_ 802 _ _ 729 697 7s 1o7o Y 51 ...

Page 52: ...08 46 697687 Camshaft 31IA 395538 48 697761 Short Block 3IC707 0230 E2 33 3 492341 Replacement Engine art 334 69I 061 not available 337 49I 055 50 690193 Manifold Intake 358 697191 5I 692137 0_ Gasket Intake 363 19203 53 690227 Stud Carburetor 54 69I 148 Screw Intake Manifold RPM Settings 73 697384 Screen Rotating 74 697987 Screw Rotating Screen 75 690582 Washer Flywheel 78 691003 Screw Flywheel G...

Page 53: ... 890190 718 690959 Pin Locating 1119 891183 729 691224 Clip Wire 1283 897124 74I 697128 Gear Timing 1264 897104 757 697607 Link Counterweight 1265 897125 758 697134 Counterweight 1288 891917 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 1288A897123 783 693713 Gear Pinion 1267 897575 783A 693059 Gear Pinion 1270 897156 789 698329 Harness Wiring 1279 690960 797 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 80I 691283 Cap Drive RPM Sett...

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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: ...onics 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 A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Pare peclir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y pare ordenar ezas 1 888 SU HOGAFI sM 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour servi...

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