Craftsman 917.273220 Owner's Manual page 20

TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when
performing any maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet
stopping distance at high speed in
highest gear, then brake must be
adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual).
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires
(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual).
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or
insect control chemicals which can
harm rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and
prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire
sealant may be purchased from your
local parts dealer. Tire sealant also
prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM
Be sure operator presence and interlock
systems are working properly. If your
tractor does not function as described,
repair the problem immediately.
• The engine should not start unless the
clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed
and attachement clutch control is in
the disengaged position.
• When the engine is running, any
attempt by the operator to leave the
seat without first setting the parking
brake should shut off the engine.
• When the engine is running and the
attachment clutch is engaged, any
attempt by the operator to leave the
seat should shut off the engine.
• The attachment clutch should never
operate unless the operator is in the
seat.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be
kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged
blades.
BLADE REMOVAL
• Raise mower to highest position to
allow access to blades.
• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat
washer securing blade.
• Install new or resharpened blade with
trailing edge up towards deck as
shown.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem-
bly, center hole in blade must align with
star on mandrel assembly.
• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and
flat washer in exact order as shown.
• Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs.
torque).
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat
treated.
Mandrel Assembly
Trailing Edge Up
Blade
Center
Hole
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
Star
Hex Bolt (Grade)*
*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified
by six lines on the bolt head.
TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-
ing blade - but if you do, be sure the
blade is balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced. An unbalanced blade will
cause excessive vibration and eventual
damage to mower and engine.
• The blade can be sharpened with a
file or on a grinding wheel. Do not
attempt to sharpen while on the
mower.
• To check blade balance, you will need
a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a
cone balancer. (When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions
supplied with balancer.)
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing
blade. The lobes of the center hole may
appear to be centered, but are not.
• Slide blade on to an unthreaded
portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold
the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.
If blade is balanced, it should remain
in a horizontal position. If either end of
the blade moves downward, sharpen
the heavy end until the blade is
balanced.
5/8" Bolt or Pin
Center Hole
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ENGINE
Blade
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273220
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 - - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown)
Kohler CV25S-69526
2 150249 Muffler Side 1-1/8"
5 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT
7 151396 Muffler Asm Guard
8 121361X Pulley V-Idler
9 150828 Belt Engine Keeper Asm VGT 96
10 105432X Bushing
11 140923 Clutch Electric
12 143996 Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch
15 151346 Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 YT/GT 96
16 109227X Pad Spacer
17 106082X Pad Spacer
18 161493 Cap Fuel 5-1/2" Vented Cov.
19 13290300 Plug Oil Drain (See Engine Breakdown)
20 164409 Control Throttle
21 17521312 Screw Hex Hd. w/p Wsh
22 164416 Control Choke
24 STD551237 Lockwasher Ext Tooth 3/8
25 73920600 Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF
26 3645J Bushing
27 139277 Stem Tank Fuel
28 7834R Fuel Line
29 132920 Spark Arrester Kit
33 STD551437 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8 - 16
35 10010500 Washer Split
37 123487X Clamp Hose
38 74780624 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1-1/2
39 17490636 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 Unc
40 17490664 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4
41 126197X Washer 1-1/2 OD X 15/32 ID X .250
42 10040700 Washer Lock 7/16
43 150280 Bolt Hex 7/16 - 20 X 4 - 1/4 Ga 5
45 M73030800 Nut Flange M8-1.25 Non Lk Zinc
47 142040 Spacer Engine
48 19132007 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 7 Ga.
54 19131414 Washer Flat 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.
55 13280336 Nipple Pipe 4-1/2
64 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 TY-TT
65 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.
67 17490512 Screw
69 24-041-02 Gasket Kohler CV18-CV26
72 150250 Muffler PRE CV25
73 153992 Heat Shield
74 162295 Elbow Street Brass
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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