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Craftsman 917.273663 Owner's Manual

25.0 hp, 48" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
CRRFT.TMRN °
LAWN TRACTOR
25.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273663
r_
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 equip-
ment,
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 IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip- ment, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman built engines. Before you start engine which this Owner's Manual.
  • Page 2 Service and Adjustments ... Storage ... Troubleshooting Repair Parts ... Sears Service ... Back Cover RIDING EQUIPMENT if this Craftsman up according to the instructions any parts that are found to be defective to the guidelines of coverage warranted parts for the two full years. During...

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    IMPORTANT:This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghands andfeet and throw- ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould result in serious injury or death. _WARNING: In order to preventac- cidentalstarting when setting up, trans- porting,adjustingor making repairs, alwaysdisconnectspark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contactspark _lb u g"...
  • Page 4 • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. even terrain could overturn 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: Product Specifications

    • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.Stop machineif anyone enters the area. • Nevercarry passengersor children evenwith the bladesoff. • Do not mow in reverseunless abso- lutely necessary.Alwayslook down and behind beforeandwhile backing. • Nevercarry children.They may fall off and be seriously injuredor interferewith safe machineoperation.
  • Page 6 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 products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection can save you money and aggravation.
  • Page 7 Yournewtractor has been assembledat the factory. Reviewthe video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentionedin this manual,it meanswhen you are in the operatingposition (seatedbehindthe steering wheel). REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON Cut along dotted lines on all four pan- els of carton.
  • Page 8 5. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 6. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi- tion. 7. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. 8. Release parking brake. 9.
  • Page 9 These symbols may appearon your tractoror in literaturesupplied with the product, Learn and understandtheir meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) &...
  • Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Choke Control Freewheel Control Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the...
  • Page 11 The operation the eyes, which SAFETYGLASSES glasses or eye shields adjustments or repairs. wide vision safety HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting...
  • Page 12 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground mower is at the desired cutting operating position. Gauge wheels keep the deck in proper position prevent scalping in most terrain NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface. Lower mower and adjust...

  • Page 13: To Start Engine

    BEFORE STARTING CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already with summer weight oil. Check engine oil with tractor ground. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube.

  • Page 14: Mowing Tips

    3. Allow one minute for transmission warm up. This can be done during engine warm up period. • The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period transmission has been warmed may require the choke control out slightly. NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the...

  • Page 15: Before Each Use

    FILL IN DATES AS YOU C 0 M PLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts...
  • Page 16 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest level, dry concrete or paved surface, brake must be checked and adjusted. "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 17 NOTE: The original equipment your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery terminals can cause the battery power.

  • Page 18: Engine Oil Filter

    ENGINEOIL FILTER Replacethe engine oil filter every season or everyother oil change if the tractor is usedmore than 100hours in one year. AIR FILTER Yourenginewill not run properlyusing a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operationor every season.
  • Page 19 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. WARNING: TO AVOID VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake Place motion control...
  • Page 20 Slide mower under tractor tor shield to right side of tractor. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper ing in all mower pulley grooves. If equipped, turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops. Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen- gaged position.
  • Page 21 Suspension FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- to-side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1/8"...
  • Page 22 BeltTension Rod (Disengaged Position) _ ji7 Spring Arm R.H. Sus TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. parking brake. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and remove...
  • Page 23 Secondary Idler Arm L.H. Mandrel Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest...
  • Page 24 3. Pull belt towardfront of tractorand roll belt around electricclutch and onto engine pulley. 4. Install belt through stationaryidler and clutchingidler. 5. ReinstallclutchIocator and tighten nut securely. 6. Reconnectclutch harness. 7. Makesure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guidesand keepers. 8.
  • Page 25 REPLACING BATTERY _WARNING: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental...
  • Page 26 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset factory and adjustment should essary, check adjustment as described low before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) choke position.
  • Page 27 Immediatelyprepareyour tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be usedfor 30 days or more. _IkWARNING: 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 1. Out of fuel. Engine properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water Loose or damaged Carburetor 10.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power Faulty spark (continued) Dirty fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. Water in fuel. 10. Spark plug wire loose. 11. Dirty engine 12. Dirty/clogged 13.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM 3. Wet grass• Poor grass discharge Mower (continued) Low/uneven Worn, Buildup trash under mower. Mower Blades 10. Improper •Clogged holes from buildup leaves, mandrels. 1. Switch Headlight(s) working Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) PTO (DISENGAGED) WIRING INSULATED IGNITION SWITCH CLIPS WERE REMOVED SERVICING POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" SHOULD BE REPLACED NOTE:IFWIRING ,4+G+A1 NONE PROPERLY DN+ LIGHTE B+A1 L+A2 WIRING, B + A1 NONE START _ + S + A1...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR ELECTRICAL KEY PART NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt, Battery, Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown, Battery, Front...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 209J_ /209 4 44 _145 >209 chassis-stealth,stlt...

  • Page 35: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 187934X428 Dash 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 167203 Panel, Dash, LH 188702X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16...

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 GROUND DRIVE 120 -j-_ 36 35 29 _ 15 j drive-hydro,stlt...
  • Page 37 Drive 169691 Keeper, Center Span 17120614 Screw 318-16 x .875 123533X Cover, Pedal 174607 Pulley, Engine - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 PART Model 10040700 (See Break 154778 142432 169183 169182 137057 121749X Gr. 5 12000001 123583X x 15132 ID x.250...

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering stealth prem3...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25132 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART DESCRIPTION 175439X428 Control Throttle 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi-LQ #13-16 Engine, Kohler Model CV730-0028 (See Breakdown) 149723 Muffler Asm Twin Lo-Tone 146699 Pipe Exhaust LH Intek 146700 Pipe Exhaust RH Intek 171877 Bolt 5/16-18...

  • Page 41: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 188714 Seat 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 318-16 unc x 1 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga 145006 Clip Push-in STD541437 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 17000616 Screw 3t8-16 x 1-1/2 19131614...
  • Page 42 PART DESCRIPTION 187407 Reflector, 138047 Decal, Battery, Diehard, 186242 Decal, Hood RH 186243 Decal, Hood LH 186572 Decal, Seat Craftsman 146046 Decal, V-Belt, Drive Schematic 178455 Decal, Deck, Caution 186573 Decal, Replacement 156439 Decal, Fender, Danger 177665 Decal, Panel, Dash...

  • Page 43: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 179504 Plunger Assembly 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 188822 Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing, Nylon 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted 175370 Link, Lift, LH. 175371 Link, Lift, R.H.

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 MOWER DECK 122- mower deck.48prem stlt...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 4939M Retainer Spring 178024 Bar Sway Deck 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade (The following blades available) 173921 Blade, 48" Mulching (For mulching mowers 180054 Blade, 48"...
  • Page 46 r124 u108 _125 SEALANT 20W50 127- SEAL "'1- _,-.I r-.t , NI wl.- €.n .,_ ",,,4 78.80Z O-RING...
  • Page 47 170405 Retaining Ring 170406 Bearing, Center Block 142977 Spring - Helical Compression 142978 Washer 20w-50 Oil 170407 Brake Yoke - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART 170408 142883 142882 142887 170410 142892 170411 189386 170413 170414...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 CYLINDERHEAD, VALVEAND BREATHER CRANKCASEJ 23_@ I c._ ¸¸¸¸¸¸¸22 20-- O--¸19 y" 15/.
  • Page 49 TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 HEADNALVEIBREATHER PART DESCRIPTION 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket (Includes 2-4) 24-041-50-S Gasket, breather 24-096-87-S Cover, breather 25-139-60-S Plug, allen hd. 1!8" M-645020-S Screw, hex.flange M6x1.0x20 (4) 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (4) 24-755-66-S Kit, valve train (Includes 8,11,12) 24-411-05-S Rod, push (4)
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 IGNITION/ELECTRICALJ BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES _--4 AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 51 M5x0.Sx20 (4) NOT ILLUSTRATED 24-126-137-S Bracket, ground strap 24-176-82-S Harness, wiring 24-113-18-S Decal, grass screen 25-454-03-S Tie, wire (3) - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART 24-027-114-S Housing, blower 24-100-01-S M-545020-S M-545016-S M-551016-S M-645016-S 24-146-16-S 24-146-20-S 24-063-39-S...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 ® OIL PAN / LUBRICATION...
  • Page 53 41-468-03-S Washer, spring 1/4" M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 24-079-22-S Linkage, choke 24-089-25-S Spring, governor 24-089-55-S Spring, throttle limiter - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 OIL PAN/LUBRICATION PART 24-199-07-S 24-393-37-S 24-381-11-S 24 153 01-S M-631005-S M-645025-S 24-162-26-S 24-043-12-S 12-380-01 -S 24 448 01-S...
  • Page 54 PART DESCRIPTION 24-041-49-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 25-072-04-S Stud, M8x1.25x33 PA-CV730-0018Replacement Engine 24 522 327 Short Block 24-782-23 Miniblock 24-755-113-S Gasket Set - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 EXHAUST ®/8 FUEL SYSTEM PART 24-853-90-S 24-041-52-S 24-041-14-S M-629095-S M-641060-S 47-154-01-S 52-353-22-S 25-237-14-S 24-086-12-S...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES _OLo ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. 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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