Craftsman 917.273505 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...eviously 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: ...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 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 eng...

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 pla...

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: ...tes 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 repair fr...

Page 7: ...1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette Y 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 Io 3_ Washers 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Clevis Pins 4 Retainer Springs 4 Shoulder Bolt 7 ...

Page 8: ...NG TRACTOR FROM SKID 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 over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 ...

Page 9: ...t 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 Place freewheel control in trans mission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in Operation section of this manual 4 Sit on seat in operating position de press brake pedal and set the parking brake 5 Press lift lever plunger and raise ...

Page 10: ...rly adjust ed See 0 ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 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 Minimu...

Page 11: ...rious 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 A A A 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 might res...

Page 12: ...t 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 PLU...

Page 13: ...move 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 s...

Page 14: ...ls 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 deck Retainer Spring Clevis Pin TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor ...

Page 15: ...p dipstick wipe oil off Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube Remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULl mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the ...

Page 16: ...position 3 Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can also be used dur ing the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance see TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in...

Page 17: ... 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 the grass clippings many times and reduce them...

Page 18: ... 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 manual...

Page 19: ...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 replace only with approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts Trailing Edge Blade Mandrel Up _ ...

Page 20: ...isc Ohattl_ hoad_ 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 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 SG SL Be sure tractor is on level s...

Page 21: ... from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR INTAKE 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 shr...

Page 22: ... 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 off an...

Page 23: ...n lift link adjustment 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 ___ _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...

Page 24: ...rotate the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE 1 Depress 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 9 16 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control i...

Page 25: ... 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 Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot...

Page 26: ...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 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 tractor 4 When replacing ho...

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: ...ose or 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 secti...

Page 29: ...r mower Bent blade mandrel 4 5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 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 carb...

Page 30: ...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 CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 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 ...

Page 31: ...OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED A SPARK PLUG IGNITION _ GAP UNIT 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM lj_ 5 AMPREGU LAToDC 3600 RPM ___ REGULATORALTERNAToRD SCONNECTEDj NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS BROWN II I1 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 02731 REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED ...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273505 22 I 4O 26 I I I 25 f I I I I I I I I 52 29 16 k I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...8909 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 x1 2 90 180449 Cover Terminal Battery 91 190270 Strap Battery NOTE All componen...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273505 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 _ 260 9O 31 208 58 209 208 j64 278 209 6O 74 _145 37 208 chassis Laser It stlt 42 34 ...

Page 35: ...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 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Jod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 179950X428 Cupholder 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 TT 207 17670508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18x1 2TYTT 208 17670608 ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 209 17000612 Screw ...

Page 36: ...ACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273505 GROUND DRIVE 63 212 70 116 214 96 240 _ 218 223 22322_66 237 F 52_ 32 52 253 239 16 9 6 77 221 62 _34 36 J19 37 231 29_ 24 22 26 26 52 241 drive hydro stlt 70 77 74 76 3O 36 ...

Page 37: ... 238 175807 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 239 17490508 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 240 175610 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 241 73930400 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 242 74780412 62 8883R Cover Pedal 244 17490510 63 175410 Pulley Engine 251 17060516 64 173937 Bolt Hex 253 179422 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 1 5 Thr 254 178062 65 10040700 Washer 271 17000612 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 272 17670508 69 1...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273505 STEERING ASSEMBLY _39 i 88 h 29 65 68 13 67 67 steering pLIL29 29 3 40 10 34 35 43 I 38 ...

Page 39: ...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 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 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 Crownlock 1 4 28 54 71130420...

Page 40: ...0 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 13 Gasket Order from engine manufactuer 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 17 17120616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 23 169837 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 25 187766X428 Control Choke engine Honda 2cyll 3 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 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 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 4...

Page 41: ...540600 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 36 155097 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 37 123935X 11 139865 Link Lift L H 38 17060516 12 139866 Link Lift R H 40 19112410 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 41 155098 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion DESCRIPTION Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 uric Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Crownlock 3 8 24...

Page 42: ... Ga 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 Bushing Snap KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1q 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 18 124238X Cap Spring 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32x1 3 16x1...

Page 43: ...960 192085 192086 Decal Lower Dash 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 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 wheel t 11 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 PART NO 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X624 278H 9040H 8 106108X624 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 1047...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273505 MOWER DECK 67 136_ 1t9 2 6 0 68 _36 t43 15 144 45 40J_ f46 Jt45 t48 147 lO_ _ J136 119 j 117 tt6 28 29_ 27 42 D man t path stlt 4 44 ...

Page 45: ...5 8 T Washer Hardened Smaller Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc Blkz Arm Asm Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler 42 mower LT YT Spacer Retainer Mower KEY PART NO NO 59 141043 67 149846 66 144959 92 STD541437 101 136420 102 71081010 103 19061216 104 10071000 105 160793 106 2029J 113 17060512 116 184219 117 174873 118 73930600 119 19121414 129 19131312 130 STD523710 131 STD533710 134 156941 135 159765 136 1...

Page 46: ...cr_ 16 18 19 124 _108 6 Sealant Joint d etsncheite 57 20W50 Oil 78 80Z OZ de 78 820 d Huile 127 Seal and O ring Kit Phoque O Sonne Jeu 123 128 Z O D O rn _ 0 _ t D i o_ Z m _r _ z mc m _m I OlD L 1 Ok M 0 ...

Page 47: ...ss Actuator 119 170439 49 170401 Arm Bypass 120 170440 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 121 170441 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 x 250x 250 Tc 52 170404 Flat Washer 122 170442 5 8 ld x 1 00d x 05 Thk 123 178800 53 170405 Retaining Ring 124 170444 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 55 142977 Spring HelicaICompression 125 170445 56 142978 Washer 126 170446 57 150798 20w 50 Oil 127 170447 58 170407 Brake Y...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273505 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CONTROL CAMSHAFT CARBURETOR _s FAN COVER FLYWHEEL T 48 ...

Page 49: ...E 6MM 22 6607212 SCREW TAPPING 4X30 P0 24 0629824 WASHER PLAIN 6MM 26 2105799 BOLT FLANGE 6X12 27 2533883 BOLT FLANGE 6X100 CAMSHAFT KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 6604714 2 558O063 3 6604722 4 660473O 5 6604748 6 6604755 7 6604763 8 6604771 9 1426972 10 1426980 11 0294819 12 0004598 13 6315873 PULLEY CAMSHAFT SHAFT CAM PULLEY BELT TIMING 97HU8 G 200 ARM IN VALVE ROCKER ARM EX VALVE ROCKER KEY SHAFT...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273505 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CYLINDER HEAD o _ OIL PAN CRANKSHAFT J P IGNITION COIL _J PISTON CONNECTING ROD 50 ...

Page 51: ...87 GASKET OIL FILLER CAP 13 2105856 GOVERNOR ASS 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 10Xl 6X4 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 2557312 PIPE OIL PUMP 10 0...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273505 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 EXHAUST PIPEJ 3 I J 3 FUELPUMP 5 7 CRANKCASE 7 3 20 LABELS 5 _ _ _ 52 ...

Page 53: ...06 16 3141769 18 6698807 19 1169275 17 0997320 20 0069310 PUMP ASSY FUEL TUBE DIAPHRAGM FILTER FUEL SCREW WASHER 5X16 BULK HOSE FUEL 5 5X8000 5 5X100 BULK HOSE FUEL 5 5X8000 5 5X350 CLIP TUBE BIO DESCRIPTION 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 55: ...opes 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 an...

Page 56: ...ronics 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 Para pedir servicio de reparaciSn a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR _ 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour servi...

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