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Craftsman 917.273392 Owner's Manual

18.0 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
180 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273392
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This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently
from previously
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

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman built engines. Before you start the this Owner's Manual. For answers to your questions about...
  • Page 2 IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur- chase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _,WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark...
  • Page 4 • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un- even 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.
  • Page 5 • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Unleaded and Type: Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30(below Oil Capacity: W/Filter 3.5 Pints W/O Filter 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion (Gap: .030") Forward: iGround Speed (MPH): Reverse: Tire Pressure: Front: Rear: Charging System: 3 Amps Battery 5 Amps Headlights iBattery:...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 F[__ Steering Wheel Adapter Keys (2) Keys Steering Wheel (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Locknut _St_eritg Seat (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet (1) Large Flat Washer 1/4-28 Steering Extension...

  • Page 8: Install Steering Wheel

    Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

  • Page 9: Check Battery

    5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as- semble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. 6. Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat. 7. Slide seat until a comfortable is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON OVER TEMF FUEL OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED ===E FREE WHEEL (Automatic...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Attachment Clutch Lever Ammeter Throttle/Choke Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 • The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, 6 inches in height should be mowed twice.

  • Page 15: Add Gasoline

    ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of 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.

  • Page 16: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut.

  • Page 17: General Recommendations

    MA,.TENANC SC.EOULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE cC hh ::: TB_::;I eOp:r::i° Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V_Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming 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).
  • Page 19 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. •...

  • Page 20: Air Filter

    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. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Replace pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season.
  • Page 21 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. SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING 1.
  • Page 22 2. Slide mowerunder tractor with deflec- tor shield to right side of tractor. 3. Lower lift leverto its lowestposition. 4. Connectfront links to mowerdeck and securewith retainersprings. 5. Connectsuspensionarms to rear deck bracketsand secure with retainer springs. 6. Connectanti-swaybar to chassis bracketand securewith retainerspring.

  • Page 23: Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt

    TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be re- placed without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual).
  • Page 24 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. 6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual). En§ Clutchin Stationary Idler Transaxle TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position.

  • Page 25: Replacing Battery

    2. Connectone end of the BLACKcable to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C) of fully chargedbattery. 3. Connectthe other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassisground, awayfrom fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis then from the fully charged RED cable last from both batteries.
  • Page 26 ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL...
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _,WARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine properly. Engine 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE LOSS of power Cutting too much grass/too fast. Throttle in "CHOKE" position, i2. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Dirty air filter, Low oil level/dirty oil. Faulty spark plug.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM 1. Obstruction Mower blades will mechanism. i not rotate 2. Worn/damaged belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. i Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. idischarge 2.
  • Page 31 NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR B+A1 NONE SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO START B+S+A1 NONE PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING, - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 ,,1. BATTERY FUSE SOLENOID (PEDAL UP) WHITE w_E__ BLACK BLACK BLACK (CLUTCH?_F_"...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER ELECTRICAL 917.273392...
  • Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 uric 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga. 12" black 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key lgn Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness lgn 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 unc x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal Red 178861...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 209. _209 _.209 chassis-Laser -It,stlt 27...
  • Page 35 17670608 17000612 175143 5479J NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 DESCRIPTION Chassis Stamping Drawbar Bumper Hood/Dash Dash Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Panel, Dash, L.H. Panel, Dash, R.H.

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR GROUND DRIVE - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 3536 drive*fender.stl...
  • Page 37 Spring, Return, Clutch 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.04 130801 V-Belt 169691 Keeper, Center Span 17120614 Screw. 3/8-16 x .875 8883R Cover, Pedal - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 PART 175410 173937 STD551143 154778 134683 137057 121749X STD581075 123583X 121748X 2228M 131486...

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 STEERING ASSEMBLY 37----.._ I steering.=pl.lt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 STEERINGASSEMBLY KEY PART 139768 184706 169840 169839 6266H 121748X 12000029 175121 STD551137 73940800 136518 145212 180641 126847X 19131416 17000612 STD561210 130465 155099 152927 139769 19183812 73540600 186737 145054x428 121749X 180640 184946X505 73540400 71130420 160367...

  • Page 40: Optional Equipment

    17670412 17000612 19091416 183906 17060620 73510400 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 917.273392 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting Engine, (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No. 31H777-0297-E1 Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy...

  • Page 41: Seat Assembly

    Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. 180186 Pan, Seat 166369 Knob Seat 121246X Bracket, Switch Mounting 917.273392 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 121248X Bushing, Snap 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 134300 Spacer, Split 28 x .88 121250X...
  • Page 42 184729 Decal, Hood, LH. 189643 Decal, Hood Replacement 133644 Decal, Customer Maintenance 184730 Decal, Hood Side 172331 Decal, Deck 184899 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 179128 Decal, Deck "B" 42" WHEELS &TIRES 4,10 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 KEY PART NO.

  • Page 43: Lift Assembly

    73350800 175689 73800800 139868 163552 169865 73540600 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 917.273392 DESCRIPTION Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly Shaft Assembly, Lift Pin, Groove E-Ring Washer 21/32x 1 x21 Ga. Bearing, Nylon...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR MOWER DECK i147 142 19 F 42 D man-t-path stlt3 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 40-''_ 9---" 103 105 102_...
  • Page 45 Pulley, Idler, Flat 73900600 Nut Lock Fig. 3/8-16 unc 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH. STD624003 Retainer 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 133944 Washer, Hardened - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 PART 139888 184907 178515 155046 165723 141043 149846 144959 73800600 136420 71081010...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE...
  • Page 47 Flanged Bushing .751 790075 Brake Disk 790007 Brake Pad Plate 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2) 786026 Dowel Pin 792076A Flat Washer .312 ID x .059W -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 PART 790079 792073A 792085A 792075 790025 786066 786086 774690 774691 778356 778338...
  • Page 48 ENGINE_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 2o@ 6170 524 _ 8420 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 NUMBER 0297-E1 434+ 307_ 868(_ 943 O 1022 750 • 5_15 684_ 11 584_ 1264I_ 741@...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE 1022 1029 1022 614_ 2,6f 803_ 310 1 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 NUMBER 0297-E1 _o25 6170 383_ 54'_¢, 851_i_ 697 _ 1265 1095 VALVE GASKET 617 0 1022 _4-d_ 305A 1070 1005 1044...
  • Page 50 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 105 [_ 137_ _,-_3'_ 106117_0142 977 CAR BU RETOR G.._.ASKET SE.._.T 137@ 276@_ -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 NUMBER 0297-E1 105A 1091 1127 527_ 231'_ 987_ 276@ 6170 1266A @ 634c_ 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT...
  • Page 51 Kit-Idle Speed (Nikki) 690525 Q Pin-Float Hinge 104A 694918 Q Pin-Float Hinge (Nikki) 231855 Q Valve-Float Needle 105A 696136 Q Valve-Float Needle (Nikki) - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 31H777,TYPE NUMBER PART 690577 (Magneto Side) 690464 108A 695419 694352 117A 699457 Head...
  • Page 52 Cap-Drive 691286 Cap-End 693757 Housing-Starter 691095 Stud (Rocker Arm) 691031 ° SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 697611 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 692424 Terminal-Spark Plug -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273392 NUMBER 0297-E1 PART 690968 690960 690589 694393 947A 695423 691657 499613 697015 Plug 697446 495933...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees, Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
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