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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
25.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273460
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This product has a low emission engine which operates
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differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
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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 about this product, Call: Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 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 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 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. • Be aware of the mower discharge direc- _WARNING: In order to prevent ac- tion and do not point it at anyone.
- Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere with • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree safe machine operation. limbs, etc. • Never allow children to operate the •...
- Page 5 • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other people limbs, etc. before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...
- Page 6 PROTECTION W/O Filter 3.75 Pints AGREEMENTS Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC Congratulations on making a smart pur- GAP: .040") chase. Your new Craftsman® product is Ground Speed Forward: designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod- (MPH):...
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Insert Steerin( Wheel Adapter ® Flat Washer (1) Locknut (1) Locknut 1/2-20 1/4-28 Seat Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob • It f (4) Retainer Springs • ((_'_) __doubleloop) (4) Clevi sPins (4) Adjusting Bar _ Guage Wheels...
- Page 8 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 INSTALL SEAT 3. Place freewheel control in disengaged position to disengage transmission Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Op- eration section of this manual). 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat 4. Roll tractor forward off skid. washer securing seat to cardboard 5.
- Page 10 CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replac- ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly...
- Page 11 These symbols mayappear on your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. I',,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE...
- 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. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Position Attachment Ignition Lift Lever...
- Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
- Page 14 • The average lawn should be cut to ap- TO OPERATE MOWER proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool Your tractor is equipped with an operator season and to over 3 inches during hot presence sensing switch. Any attempt months. For healthier and better looking by the operator to leave the seat with the lawns, mow often and after moderate engine running and the attachment clutch...
- Page 15 • For cold weather operation you should TO TRANSPORT change oil for easier starting ((See the When pushing or towing your tractor, be oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance sure to disengage transmission by placing section of this manual). freewheel control in freewheeling position.
- Page 16 NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 cold starting procedures below. feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to 6. Insert key into ignition and turn key be adjusted for best engine performance clockwise to start position and release sSee "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR"...
- Page 17 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep best mowing performance. See "TO mower housing free of built-up grass and LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of this •...
- Page 18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ,_-_ ,_,_ _ d_. ,_ AS YOU COMPLETE DATES REGULAR SERVICE _'__<:'_" S E R V l C e Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for LooseFasteners 1##5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery...
- Page 19 TRACTOR 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when per- shown. forming any maintenance. 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. BRAKE OPERATION Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.
- Page 20 Adding or checkinglevelof electrolyteis NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils not necessary. (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in TO CLEAN BATTERYANDTERMINALS cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°E Corrosionand dirt on the battery and Check your engine oil level more frequent- terminals can causethe batteryto "leak"...
- Page 21 ENGINE OIL FILTER Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Replace the engine oil filter every season remove the blower housing and other cool- or every other oil change if the tractor is ing shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and used more than 100 hours in one year.
- Page 22 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 3. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5.
- Page 23 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" Adjust the mower while tractor is parked against trunnion on both front links. on level ground or driveway. Make sure •...
- Page 24 Mandrel With parking brake "Engaged" Idler Jam Nut .Operating Pulley Do not touch this nut. If further brake TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable other qualified service center. brake system which is mounted on the TO REPLACE MOTION...
- Page 25 Washers Engine Pulley- Retaining Rin( Axle Clutchingldler_ Cover Stationary Idler / Square Key (Rear Wheel Only) KCee_;err S_ TO START ENGINEWITH AWEAK BAT- Transmission _i_r TERY Input Pulley--------- ,, ._:::!.,_ -._ _ik.WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries.
- Page 26 REPLACING BATTERY TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY _k, WARNING: Do not short battery 1. Raise hood. terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. the same time. Before connecting battery, 3.
- Page 27 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your Maintenance, repair, or replacement engine does not operate properly due to the emission control devices and systems, suspected carburetor problems, take your which are being done at the customers tractor to an authorized service center for pense, may be performed...
- Page 28 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- moisture which leads to separation and age at the end of the season or if the trac- formation of acids during storage. Acidic tor will not be used for 30 days or more. gas can damage the fuel system of an _k, WARNING: Never store the tractor engine while in storage.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 3. Clean underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves Loss of power and trash under mower. housing. (continued) 4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center aROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION _ower blades will 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. mot rotate (con't) drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4.
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE AMMETER STARTER • SLACK WHITE '©'C_ (OPTIONAL) SOLENOID CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL WHITE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH SEAT SWITCH I BLACK _L_o_ ( u c ,3_"' GROUNDING CONNECTOR • (OPTIONAL) SPARK • BL_CK IGNITION PLUG UNIT...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddewn Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 176138 Switch Interlock 183759 Harness, Light Socket (w/4152J)
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _1_6 90 f 209_ chassis=Laser -It.stlt_23...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, LH 172105X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 Screw Thdrel 3/8-16 x 1/2 184272X615 Hood Assembly...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 GROUND DRIVE 221. ,. 53 29.._ ddve*hydro,stlt...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. Transaxle (See Breakdown) 121749X E-Ring Hydro gear Model 336-0510 12000001 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 123583X Key, Square Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 74490544 Bolt Hex FIghd 5/16-18 Gr.
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 STEERING ASSEMBLY j_-"-_-...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Steering Wheel 184706 Front Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Link, Drag STD551137...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 ENGINE 1021_ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170546 Control Throt Paddle 179022 Tank Fuel Engine (See Breakdown) Bfiggs 179124X428 Cap Fuel Model No. 446777-0165-E1 123487X Clamp Hose BIk 149723 Muffler Exhaust 106082X Spacer Pad 159955...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 ld 180166 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc 19131610...
- Page 44 Decal Replacement Srs 169210 Decal By Pass Lt Hydro 179128 Decal Deck 138311 Decal Lift Handle 186572 Decal Fender Craftsman 174998X428 Pad Footrest Lh STLT 177955 Decal Fender STLTH Oper lnst 175542X428 Pad Footrest Rh STLT 186796 Manual, Owner's (English)
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 LIFT ASSEMBLY '_ 5 PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 MOWER DECK O//67 _145 _184 134_ _136 119 _ 117 _ 42 Dinah-t-path stlt 4.
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182032 Mower Housing 136420 Cover Mulching 42" Black STD533107 Bolt 71081010 Screw Truss Hd Phil10-24 x 5/8 Washer #10 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 19061216 Front STD551110 Washer Lock 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
- Page 48 .< _129 _>-4 CI-- 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)
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 HYDRO GEARTRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 336-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 178782 Arm, Brake 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 170415 Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24 170353 Center Section, Assembly 170416 Cotter Pin 3/32 X 3/4 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 170417...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777,TYPE NUMBER 0165-E1 265 [_ t 019 LABEL Krr 102o 447A 525_ 447A 267 _ _/"_ 1017_ 92OA,_ 1035 1027 1095 VALVE GASKET 750 ,l 276@ 868_ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 447A_ 1022...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777,TYPE NUMBER 0165-E1 1022 1029 1100 914_ 1022_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 108 I_-_ 552A 742 @ 1123 552A 1124 1123 1127 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 117 _ 276 @ 118 _ 150_ 1123 1124_...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777,TYPE NUMBER 0165-E1 789A 1070!005 332_ 573 _ 695V 358 ENGINE GASKET 20 @ 868_ 943@ 8_3r'L% 783 _ l_._ 54 _ 1022_524 163_ 276 @ 697_...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777,TYPE NUMBER 0165-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 694001 Cylinder Assembly 690232 O Jet-Main(Standard) 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 690989 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 391086 ° Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 499811 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 690069 Sump-Engine 499804...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273460 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777,TYPE NUMBER 0165-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691062 Flywheel Puller 691286 Cap-End 690966 Wrench-Spark Plug Housing-Starter 690960 Screw (Fuel Pump) (Service with 691262 Starter 808656 Pump-Fuel Motor) 690442 Washer (Governor Crank) 691031 •...
- Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, 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...
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