Craftsman 917.273451 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...iously budt 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: ...own 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 place S...

Page 4: ...nsible 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 ex...

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: ...rces 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 prod ucts it ma...

Page 7: ... _ 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Extension Shah 1 Large Flat Washer Boot Wheels 4 Adjusting Bar 4 Wheels 4Olevis Pins _ 4 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Washers 4 Locknut 3 8 16 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Shoulder Bolt Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...n 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 straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering sh...

Page 9: ...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 area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects 1 Be sure all the above assembly ...

Page 10: ...eplac ing motion 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 trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKL IS T Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to as...

Page 11: ...h 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 DANGER indicates a 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 indicates a hazard which if not avoided might r...

Page 12: ...harging 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 tractor IGNI...

Page 13: ...sition and remove key Always 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 possibi...

Page 14: ...eels are in the same setting IMPORTANT Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck Retainer Clevis Pin TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positione...

Page 15: ...h clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good 15 cold weather starting CAUTION 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 damage the 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 Dr...

Page 16: ...ht Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments s...

Page 17: ...bjected 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 r...

Page 18: ...her 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 torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing r...

Page 19: ...to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start 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 dra...

Page 20: ...ling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginnin...

Page 21: ... Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tot Small Retainer Clutch Spring Small Retainer Clutch Spring _ Spring _ _ Retainer Spring IMPORTANT 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 hole in frame TO INSTAL...

Page 22: ...nion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment _g _ Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Bottom edge Bottom edge of of mower to _ _ n jo_er to ground A_T _Ground Line_ _f_A nArm kidf_ ulitnkent 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 l...

Page 23: ... 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 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove ...

Page 24: ... 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 retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sea...

Page 25: ...ighten securely 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERL...

Page 26: ...low before loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Loosen knob and remove cover as sembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Replace air cleaner co...

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 dirty fuel 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 2 3 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 Engine valves out of 8 adjustment Clutch brake pedal not 1 depressed Attachment clutch is 2 engaged Weak or dead battery 3 Blown fuse 4 Corroded battery terminals 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Faulty ignition switch 7 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Faulty operator presence 9 switch es Weak or dead batte...

Page 29: ...aves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 2 3 4 5 1 Raise cutting height reduce speed 2 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 and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel...

Page 30: ...mp s burned 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 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow gr...

Page 31: ... ENGINES CHARGENG SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM FUEL I LINE I I I J 1_ AMPDC 9600RPM _ REGULATOR DISCONNECTED FUEL SHUT OFF _ _A L_ EL_NL AJT_O_R_j SOLENOID REGULATOR I I IF SO EQUIPPED NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS BROWN D D D 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 REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF W...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273451 ELECTRICAL 22 I I I i I i I I 4 26 i tt_ i I i 27 I I I i I I I I 29 I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...ness Light Socket W 4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 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 Ign 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273451 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 273 259 F 260 217 209_ 39 58 166 208 208 20 23 219 2o6 _ 3 3 _4 3 4 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...T 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh Hd 1 4 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 179950X428 Cupholder 166 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 207 17670508 S...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273451 GROUND DRIVE 57 t62 168 5 156 166 38_ t8 39_ 35 2t2 70 116 25 _ 151 51 37 34 53 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...V Groove Plastic 164 19091010 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry Stl 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer Belt 166 166880 50 72110612 Bolt Cart Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 168 165492 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 UNC 169 165580 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 UNC 170 178394 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 202 72110614 57 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273451 STEERING r _ _ 42 88 i 15 _7 _5 29 46 3 4O 10 65 34 35 68 67 67 43 6 8 38 ...

Page 39: ...Washer Lock 5 16 35 73540500 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 Unf 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 ID x 1 1 20D 11 Ga 40 STD541537 Gripco Nut 41 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32x1 1 4x16Ga 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 51 73540400 Nut Crewnlock 1 4 28 54 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273451 ENGINE 1021_ 14 38 13 I 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 j_ I engine bs intek twin_42 40 ...

Page 41: ...1 Gasket Muffler 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 25 145996 Control Choke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 179022 Tank Fuel 32 179124X428 Cap Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Oil Drain Easy 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh3 8 16 x 3 4 72 183906 Screw S...

Page 42: ...3 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 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x...

Page 43: ...Sch Tractor DESCRIPTION Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Sears Decal Deck Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 177750 4 59904 5 6 7 106732X624 278H 9040H 8 106108X624 9 177751 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRIPTION Valve...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273451 LIFT ASSEMBLY 38 40 13 11__ 6 12 19 13 5 13 1 3 6 5 15 20 44 ...

Page 45: ...aft Asm Lift RH w Inf Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 21 Ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 ld Grip Handle Button Plunger Yellow Link Lift LH Fixed Length Link Lift RH Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Uric Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 Pointer Height Indicator Plug Hole ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273451 MOWER DECK 157 136_ 5 6 9 18 _06 _ _02 t03 105 _134 116 28 29 _ 27 42 D man t path sUt 4 46 ...

Page 47: ...el 155 169671 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 156 169672 34 STD533717 Bolt 157 169669 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 158 17720408 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 159 STD533717 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 184 19131410 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 130794 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 186917 53 18...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273451 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 8 157 47 _ 31A 15 18 4 34 79 48 ...

Page 49: ... 031W 71B 788092 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 tD x 031W 76 780090 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 79 792144 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 82 778333 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W Use As Needed 83 778338 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 85 792154 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 87 788089A 34 780194 Bushing 563 150 788093A 35 780193 Flange...

Page 50: ...6 E1 929t lOV 11_ 213_ 265_ I _ 267 g 9 188 _ _ 216 222 968 445 265 _ 267 _ _ 718 26 523 842 c 525 287 1026 447A 524 _ _ 282 4J 691 1019 LABEL KIT 24 _ 447A 50J 1017 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 447A_ 305_ J 1267 447 855 163_ _92OA 654 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7 _ 276 068 63 1022 50 ...

Page 51: ..._ 387 918 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _ _ _ 276 633 e 987 e 104 672 _ 105 1123 J 117 _ 1124 137 O 552 552A _ 742 404 552A 691 977CARBURETORGASKETSET 633 51 987 13 CC o 2_ 150 L_ 1123 _ 270 1124_ 227 ro 211 209 _ 914 1109 _ _ 141 672 100_ I _ I 11311 130 95 _1 lO_ _ F _ _ _ _ _n NNli 1123 _ lOO _ _12 _ 117 _ 276 118 _ 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273451 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0246 E1 789A 695T 48 573 _ 4O5 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 943_ 7 51 _ 1022 9_ 524 276 691 803 801 697 52 ...

Page 53: ...et Piston 010 219 698231 Gear Governor Oversize 220 690412 Washer Governor Lever 222 698761 Bracket Control 26 697685 Ring Set Piston 020 227 691048 Lever Governor Control Oversize 26 697686 Ring Set Piston 030 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 240 695666 Filter Fuel Oversize 250 690957 Retainer Breather 27 690975 Lock PistonPin 28 690229 Pin Piston 252 690956 Collector Oil 29 499583 Rod Connecting 265...

Page 54: ...overnor Shaft 1023A499600 Cover Rocker Cylinder 2 616 691045 Crank Governor 1024 499054 Pump Oil 617 691917 SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel 628 690960 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1026A690982 Rod Push Aluminum 633 690998 O Seal Choke Throttle Shaft 1027 696854 Filter Oil 635 66538 Boot Spark Plug 1029 690972 Arm Rocker 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1035 691042 Shaft Pump 668 691215 S...

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 leR 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...

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 _ 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaciSn a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888 784_27 Au Canada pour service...

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