Craftsman 917.273500 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...usly built engines Before you start the I 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: ...hrown 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...

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: ...er 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 may require rep...

Page 7: ...x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Steering Sleeve Steering Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Large Flat Washer f o o o o o 4 Adjusting Bar _ 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Wheels 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Clevis Pins 4 Retainer Springs 4 Shoulder Bolt 7 ...

Page 8: ...lide 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 straight forward 4 Rem...

Page 9: ...emove banding holding the 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...

Page 10: ...ed See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 10 v CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hou...

Page 11: ...form ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage 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 mi...

Page 12: ...r 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 BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL Used for forward movement of tractor REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL Used for reverse movement of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER ...

Page 13: ... 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 possibility always stop ...

Page 14: ...clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar 3 Lower gauge wheels to ground Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground 4 Replace retainer spring into clevis pin 5 Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting IMPORTANT Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower...

Page 15: ... oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase ...

Page 16: ...e adjusted for best engine performance see TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION _CAUTION Never engage or dis engage freewheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and per formance it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air in...

Page 17: ... 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 one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy grass re duce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly J If grass is extremelytall it shou...

Page 18: ... 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 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 m...

Page 19: ...er 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 re...

Page 20: ...ATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Se lect the oil s SAE viscosity grade accord ing to your expected operating tempera tu re SAE VISCOSITY GRADES SAE TEMP _ 30 r 20 10 r 0 10 20 r30 40 C 10 O 20 40 60 80 100 F TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTiCiPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE _ Vise C_l_ttl e hoP_8 Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at least o...

Page 21: ...nt 3 Install the grid over the paper cartridge then install the assembly into the air cleaner base The grid must be placed between the foam pre cleaner and the paper cartridge to prevent oil from transferring to the paper element 4 Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled into the cover 5 Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knobs Foam Air Cleaner Base CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air scree...

Page 22: ...ly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line Clam CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with auto motive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis sion are covered to keep water out Water in...

Page 23: ...n 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 out of bracket 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 retai...

Page 24: ...stment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge of Bottom edge ___ mower to ground of mower to _ _ _ gr und 4 y _ TGround Line_ _ _A 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...

Page 25: ...ch 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 down and engage parking brake 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel c...

Page 26: ...oval 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 Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and...

Page 27: ... to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of ...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...sh under mower 4 Dirty air filter 5 Low oil level dirty oil 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 Adjustme...

Page 30: ...idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 1 Engine speed too slow 2 Travel speed too fast I CORRECTION 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 tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Clean replace muf...

Page 31: ...r 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 blades listed in this manual 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes 1 Turn switch ON 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s 3 Check replace light switch 4 Check wiring and connections 5 Replace fuse Bad battery cell s 1 Poor cable conne...

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Page 33: ...NOID IF SO EQUIPPED A SPARK PLUG GAP F J 12 PLUGS ON TWI_ CYL ENGINES CHARGENG SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 360O RPM AMp DC 36OORPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED HEADLIGHTS O NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS I I 7 IGNITION SWITCH POSI31ON CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE _UN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NON E REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SER...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273500 ELECTRICAL I I I I 42 i I I I I i I L I 22 26 40 I 25 i i I 27 i _ 12 I I 52 29 I I I I I I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...nterlock 21 183759 Harness Light Socket Includes 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 25 186846 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 20 Amp 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Uric 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 187576 Harness Ignition 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 55 17490508 Screw Thdro15 16 18...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273500 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 273 259 260 258 _1_66 275 31 17 39 58 166 208 209 2O8 20 219 3 3 14 74 3_ 145 208 chassis Laser It stlt 24 36 ...

Page 37: ... Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Uric x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Uric 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh Hd 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Jod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 179950X428 Cupholder 166 171875 Screw 13 16 x 3 4 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 TT 207 17670508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18x1 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273500 GROUND DRIVE 77 K 1 241 drive hydro stlt 49 57 223 218 116 62 36 53 22 55 26 26 38 ...

Page 39: ...l Forward 37 1572H Pin Roll 226 174902 Bolt Pivot Spacer 38 179114 Pulley Composite 227 174710 Cam Reverse Pedal LT 39 74760648 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 uric x 3 228 179032 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler Flat 229 176451 Washer Serrated 5 16 x 75 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove 231 174573 Strap Torque 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drw Stl 232 175570 Actuator Cruise Disengage 49 1232...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273500 STEERING ASSEMBLY _2 __39 _ _ 1 r _42 88 I 29 13 65 68 67 67 68 15 15 29 4O _0 34 35 43 J 4O ...

Page 41: ... 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 x 1 1 2 11 Ga 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 159945 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 184946X505 Cap Spindle 51 73540400 Nut Cro...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273500 ENGINE 2 14 38 3 13 10 _26 32 _115 29 k OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4 engine Honda 2cyl 13 42 ...

Page 43: ...13 Gasket Order from engine manufactuer 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 STD551237 Washer 17 17120616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 23 169837 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 25 145996 Control Choke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 179022 Tank Fuel 32 179124X428 Cap Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 105 17120616 Sc...

Page 44: ...a Clip Push In 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 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 18 124238X Cap Spring 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 1...

Page 45: ...al Lower Dash DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Steering Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal By Pass LT Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 t0 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 177750 Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Ite...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273500 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 4 6 5 3 6 5 4 13 19 13 32 19 20 20 15 20 46 ...

Page 47: ... 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 Uric 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 Uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crewnlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 W...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273500 MOWER DECK 158 157 _ 67 156 0 36 t43 144 15 68 J37 145 J t84 t48 33 106 _ t02 103 t05 136_ t19 5 6 18 t9 13_ t0_ 9 t8 119 117 t16 28 29 _ 27 42 Dman t path stlt 4 48 ...

Page 49: ...8 x 16 Ga 149 169898 Rod Hinge 42 6 75 Wig 150 19091216 Screw Thd Rolling Washer Head 151 169670 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 152 169676 Pulley Mandrel 42 153 169674 Nut 9 16 Toplock Flng Oil Dip 154 169675 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 Uric x 1 3 4 Gr5 155 169671 Pulley Idler Flat 3 060 156 169672 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 157 169669 NutCrownlock 3 8 16 Uric 158 17720408 Guard Mandrel LH Black 159 72140614 Spri...

Page 50: ...o 1 0 19 _129 88 123 r124 _108 6 Sealant Joint d etancheite 57 20W50 Oil 78 80Z OZ de 78 820 d Huile 127 Seal and O ring Kit Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu 128 Z _0 0 G3 0 4 _0 _ 4 _0 0 o_ _0 m z m CI NZ mc mN _m M ...

Page 51: ...8 Base Filter 117 178799 170399 Actuator Bypass 119 170439 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 120 170440 170401 Arm Bypass 121 170441 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250Tc 122 170442 170404 Flat Washer 5 8 Id X 1 00d X 123 178800 05 Thk 124 170444 170405 Retaining Ring 170406 Bearing Center Block 125 170445 142977 Spdng Helical Compression 126 170446 142978 Washer 127 170447...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273500 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA1 CONTROL l I CAMSHAFT CARBURETOR_ FAN COVER l STARTER 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273500 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA1 CYLMNDER HEAD OIL PAN PISTON CONNECTING ROD CRANKSHAFT I I IGNITiON 1 _12 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273500 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA1 EXHAUST PIPE i i FUELPUMP l CRANKCASE 2O 54 ...

Page 55: ...I BLACK BOLT AIR CLEANER 6MM BOLT FLANGE 6X14 CT200 BOLT FLANGE 6X14 BOLT L STUD IGNITION COIL BOLT R STUD IGNITION COIL NUT FLANGE 6MM SCREW TAPPING 4X30 P0 WASHER PLAIN 6MM BOLT FLANGE 6X12 BOLT FLANGE 6X100 DESCRIPTION PULLEY CAMSHAFT SHAFT CAM PULLEY BELT TIMING 97HU8 G 200 ARM IN VALVE ROCKER ARM EX VALVE ROCKER SHAFT ROCKER ARM VALVE IN VALVE EX SPRING VALVE RETAINER IN VALVE SPRING SCREW TA...

Page 56: ...AP ASSY DRAIN 12 2488187 GASKET OIL FILLER CAP 13 2105856 GOVERNOR ASSY 14 0812834 WEIGHT GOVERNOR 15 1640424 HOLDER GOVERNOR WEIGHT 16 3191921 PIN GOVERNOR WEIGHT SLIDER GOVERNOR WASHER 6X16 CLIP GOVERNOR HOLDER OIL SEAL 31X50X8 KEY OIL SEAL 10X16X4 5 NO PART NO O RING 7 5X2 3 WASHER PLAIN 6MM 6 6605745 PIN A DOWEL 8X14 7 6853568 BOLT FLANGE 6X30 BOLT FLANGE 6X22 8 6853576 BOLT FLANGE 8X40 9 2557...

Page 57: ...853311 2 6604540 3 6604557 4 2515195 5 6604565 6 6388482 7 6604805 8 6853477 9 6604821 10 0928051 11 2488187 12 3509528 13 0748111 14 2108595 15 2280006 16 3141769 18 6698807 19 1169275 17 0997320 20 0069310 CRANKCASE ASSY COVER BREATHER 1 GASKET BREATHER COVER PLATE VALVE STOPPER VALVE FILTER OIL EXTENSION OIL FILLER DIPSTICK OIL TUBE BREATHER BOLT FLANGE 5X10 BOLT FLANGE 6X45 HOLDER OIL FILTER B...

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Page 59: ...es greater than 15 degrees 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 angl...

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