Craftsman 917.273490 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...y built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual Read and foflow aft Safety Rules and instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman He p 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: ...ecause 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 o 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 e...

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 Slow down befor...

Page 4: ...sible adult o Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area o Before and when backing look behind and down for small children o Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation o Never allow children to operate the machine o Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision inV SERV...

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: ...lic Resources 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 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 may ...

Page 7: ...Locknut 1 2 20 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Large Flat Washer _eritg Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob 1 Oil Drain Tube Keys For Future Use Video Cassette 2 Keys Slope Sheet Gauge Wheels 4 Adjusting Bar f _ iO _ _ 4 Wheels 4 Clevis Pins 4 Retainer Springs 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Shoulder Bolt ...

Page 8: ...Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVmNG TRACTOR FROM SKmD ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION 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 ...

Page 9: ...t tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _I 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 steps have been completed 2 Check engine...

Page 10: ...lac 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 CHECKMST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure ...

Page 11: ...ld result 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 _hlI lllIJll DANGER indicatesa 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 indicatesa hazard which if ...

Page 12: ...dicates 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 tra...

Page 13: ...ine 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 eJiminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas _CAUTJON Always stop tractor com pletely as described a...

Page 14: ...olling 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 shield in place Lift Lever High Position Attachment Clutch Lever Low Engaged Position Disengaged Position TO OPERAT...

Page 15: ...ting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Sit on seat in operating position depress 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 fast position 5 Pull choke control out for a co...

Page 16: ...ing action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the 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 oneqhird of the grass blades Fo...

Page 17: ... tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in thb 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...

Page 18: ...ion 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 washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque iMP...

Page 19: ...fter each eight 8 hours of operation TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL o Be sure tractor is on level surface o Oil will drain more freely when warm o Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Remove yellow cap from ...

Page 20: ...emove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR mNTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other exter nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cool ing shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary M...

Page 21: ...ace wire where 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...

Page 22: ...wer loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about t 8 o Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge Bottom edge of FRON TOmBACK ADJUSTMENT iMPORTANT Deck must be level side4o side If the following front4o_back adjusb ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side4o_side To obtain th...

Page 23: ...ed with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way dow n and engage parking brake 2 Place ...

Page 24: ...emble with crossbars 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 REPAmRS 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have ...

Page 25: ...als in same position as old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 6 First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten 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 Keps Nut Hex Bolt Terminal Access _ _ _ Door t I Cable Termina...

Page 26: ... properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and or adjustment High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result iMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeed ing the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engi...

Page 27: ...n essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohot 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 o Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and car...

Page 28: ...wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter CORRECTmON 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 t...

Page 29: ...deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Poor cut uneven Raise cutting height reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill ...

Page 30: ...itch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 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 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 3...

Page 31: ...CH _ L i BLACK CLUTCH OFF GROUNDING CONNECTOR 1 SPARK 1 r BLACK f_ IGNITION _ PLUG U UNIT GAP w J 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM ALTERNATOR CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 15 AMP DC 3600 RPM BED _ REGULATOR IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE 02731 NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS O REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BROWN WIRING INSULATED...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273490 40 26 25 29 55 i I i i 32 ...

Page 33: ...176138 Switch Inter ock Pushqn 21 183759 Harness Light Socket W 4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 25 178909 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 187576 Harness Ign 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 55 17490508 Scre...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273490 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 273 259 _ 260 _275 166 217 39 58 166 208 209 207 60 209 208 219 209 74 208 chassis Laser qt stlt 25 34 ...

Page 35: ... Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh Hd 1 4 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 148 17490620 ScrewThdro 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 159 179950X428 Cupho der 166 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 T...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273490 GROUND DRIVE 63 212 70 116 151 51 29 26 27 drive fender stlL26 36 ...

Page 37: ...2 73680400 41 175556 Keeper Belt tdler 163 74780416 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 165 165623 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv Stl 166 17490510 49 123205X Retainer Belt 168 165492 50 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 169 165580 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 unc 170 187414 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 unc 197 169613 53 105710X Link Clutch 198 169593 55 105709X Spring...

Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273490 _ _ 38 _T I _12 _ 39 1 i _ 42 37_ _ 44 _ 29 steering_pUt 29 9 4O 10 13 65 33 34 35 68 67 67 67 43 43 95 I k l 38 ...

Page 39: ...rdened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip Draglink Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2o20 uunf Spacer Bearing Axle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Rod Tie Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 6 Ga Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 5 16 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 Bushing Steering Screw insert Steering Wheei Washer 9 16 ID x 1 20D 11 Ga Nut Crownlock 3 8o24 Adaptor Steering Wheel Boot Steering S...

Page 40: ...reakdown No GXV530 EXA2 31 179022 Muffler Exhaust 32 179124X428 Tube Exhaust LH 33 123487X Tube Exhaust RH 37 8543R Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 W Seres 38 181654 Shield Heat Muffler 41 139277 Gasket Muffler Order from 45 17000612 engine manufacturer 112 3645J Tube Drain Oil Easy Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Shield Brn Dbr Guard engine Honda 2cyL13 DESCRIPTION Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 unf Arrestor Spark Tank F...

Page 41: ... Ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 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 unc KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 17 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2o13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownbck 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height In...

Page 42: ... Pushqn Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 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 18 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 22 STD54 431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer17 32 x1 3 16 x12 ...

Page 43: ...ON Decal VoBelt Dr Sch Tractor 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 5 8 7 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 106732X624 278H 9040H 8 106108X624 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 o 144334 ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273490 MOWER DECK 67 116 119 113 _ 2 5 6 f 19 40 68 143 15 144 45 40 _ _ 46 148 48 33 I 142 147 I o6 _ o2 o3 _ 104 V _1o4 lo6 102 j_ 42 D man4 path stlt 4 44 ...

Page 45: ...r Head 152 169676 31 187690 Washer Spacer 158 17720408 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 159 STD533717 33 178342 Nut Top ock Flanged 184 19131410 34 STD533717 Bolt 185 188234 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 130794 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 uric 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 186917 48 133944 Washer Hardened 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 uunc 53 1...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273490 PEERLESS TRANSA LEHMODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 8 3 18 4 44 57 58 59 6 0 61 29 35 t57 42A 46 ...

Page 47: ...2 Spacer 1 130 X 695 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1_1 4 66 776422 Input Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4o20 x 1o3 8 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 69 792170 Retain...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9i 7 273490 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CONTROL i CAMSHAFT I 7 CARBURETOR i FLYWHEEL 48 ...

Page 49: ...x12 27 2533883 Bolt Flange 6x100 CAMSHAFT KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 8604714 Pulley Camshaft 2 5580063 Shaft Cam Pulley 3 6604722 Belt Timing 97hu8 G 200 4 8604730 Arm In Valve Rocker 5 6604748 Arm Ex Valve Rocker 6 6604755 Shaft Rocker Arm 7 6604763 Valve In 8 6604771 Valve Ex 9 1426972 Spring Valve 10 1426980 Retainer In Valve Spring 11 0294819 Screw Tappet Adj 12 0004598 Nut Tappet Adj 13 631...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9i 7 273490 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CYLINDER HEAD OIL PAN i CRANKSHAFT I 1 IGNITION COil _ i3 REGULATOR RECTIFIER 5O ...

Page 51: ...nge 6x30 20 2105823 Bolt Flange 6x22 21 2298404 Bolt Flange 8x40 24 6853436 Pipe Oil Pump 25 6853444 Pipe Oil Supply 26 6853451 Holder Oil Pipe 27 6698823 O ring 5 8x2 28 2105799 Bolt Flange 6x12 CRANKSHAFT DESCRIPTION Ring Set Piston Std Nip pon Ring Set Piston Piston Std Pin Piston Rod Assy Connecting Bolt Connecting Rod 6x37 Clip Piston Pin 18ram IGNITION CO_L KEY NO PART NO 1 6605547 2 6605554...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273490 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 EXHAUST PIPE I 3 2 r _ 2 I I FUEL PUMP LABELS i 5 3 52 ...

Page 53: ...853311 Crankcase Assy 2 6604540 Cover Breather 1 3 6604557 Gasket Breather Cover 4 2515195 Plate Valve 5 6604565 Stopper Valve 6 6388482 Filter Oil 7 6604805 Extension Oil Filler 8 6853477 Dipstick Oil 9 6604821 Tube Breather 10 0928051 Bolt Flange 5x10 11 2488187 Bolt Flange 6x45 12 3509528 Holder Oil Filter 13 0748111 Bolt Flange 6x25 14 2108595 Oil Seal 35x52xS 15 2280006 O ring 22 5x2 2 16 314...

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Page 55: ... greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes t Fold this page atong dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallet to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fotd in the direction of hitt slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle ...

Page 56: ...nces lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME Anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 U S A and Canada www sears com www sears ca ...

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