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Craftsman 917.273505 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp, 42" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
J CRRFTSMIIN" J
LAWN TRACTOR
16.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273505
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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
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: 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before 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: Table Of Contents

    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- A(_WARNING: In order to prevent ac- tion and do not point it at anyone.
  • Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with • Mow up and down slopes, not across. safe machine operation. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Never allow children to operate the machine.
  • Page 5 • Be sure the area is clear of other people • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree before mowing. Stop machine if anyone limbs, etc. enters the area. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    PROTECTION W/O Filter .95 Quarts AGREEMENTS Spark Plug: NGK BPRhES Congratulations on making a smart pur- GAP: .030") chase. Your new Craftsman® product is Ground Speed Forward: designed and manufactured for years of (MPH): Reverse: dependable operation. But like all prod-...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Extension Shaft Steering © Steering Sleeve Wheel Adapter ® (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Insert (4) Adjusting Seat (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (1) Washer (4) Wheels 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 @ Gauge (1) Knob...

  • Page 8: Assembly/P Re-Operation

    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 INSTALLSEAT 2. Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 3. Place freewheel control in disengaged position to disengage transmission 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat (See "TO TRANSPORT' in the Op- washer securing seat to cardboard eration section of this manual).
  • 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 tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjust-...

  • Page 11: Operation

    These symbolsmay appear 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 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT Retainer The position of the attachment lift lever Spring determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are mea- sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running.
  • Page 15 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal The engine in your tractor has been to slowest setting. shipped, from the factory, already filled •...
  • Page 16 3. Allow one minute for transmission TO START ENGINE warm up. This can be done during When starting the engine for the first time the engine warm up period. or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will •...
  • Page 17 MULCHING MOWING TIPS 8. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep Repeat this driving procedure three mower housing free of built-up grass and times. trash. Clean after each use. Your transmission is now purged and now •...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I'_,_._ ,_._ ,_._ o__ o_" ,_ AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERV'CE _'__SERVICE DATES 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 Engine...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. Always observe safety rules when per- 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. forming any maintenance. Lbs. torque). BRAKE OPERATION IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet If bolt needs replacing, replace only with stopping distance at high speed in highest...
  • Page 20 TO CLEANBATTERYAND TERMINALS Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- Corrosionand dirt on the batteryand termi- eration or at least once a year if the tractor nalscan causethe batteryto "leak"power. is not used for 50 hours in one year. 1.
  • Page 21 Serviceair cleaner more often under CLEAN AIR SCREEN dusty conditions. Air screen must be kept free of dirt and 1. Loosen knobsand removecover. chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or TO SERVICEPRE-CLEANER compressed air to remove dirt and stub- 2.

  • Page 22: Service And Adjustments

    CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. tractor unless the engine and transmis- of all foreign matter. sion are covered to keep water out. Water •...
  • Page 23 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT TO INSTALL MOWER IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to 1. Raise attachment lift lever to its high- side. If the following front-to-back adjust- est position. 2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec- ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level tor shield to right side of tractor.
  • Page 24 TO ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT 1. Depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. The mower blade drive belt may be re- 2. Measure distance between brake oper- placed without tools. Park the tractor on ating arm and nut "A"...
  • Page 25 BELT INSTALLATION - 3. Repair tire and reassemble. NOTE: On rear wheels only: align 1. Carefully work new belt down around grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert transmission cooling fan and onto the square key. input pulley. 4. Replace washers and snap retaining 2.
  • Page 26 INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type Weak or Dead Fully Charged plug-in fuse.

  • Page 27: Storage

    Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- blended fuels (called gasohol or using age at the end of the season or if the trac- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tor will not be used for 30 days or more. which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Cutting too much grass/too 1. Raise cutting height/reduce LOSS of power fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. mechanism. not rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt. belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 SCHEMATIC oEo Ill °LACK BATTERY FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK • C> WHITE I AMMETER SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL WHITE iGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH SEAT SWITCH • 'BLACK U BLAOK (CLUTCH_5?_" GROUNDING CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) PLUG BLACK IGNITION...

  • Page 32: Repair Parts

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Belt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 186491 Box Battery 176138 Switch, Interlock 183759 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 178909 Cable Battery 175158 Fuse, 20 Amp 73510400 Nut Keps Hexl/4-20 uric...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _145 chassis-Laser-It,stlt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 187846X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 184272X615 Hood Assembly 184291...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 GROUND DRIVE 214- 22322_66 240 _ /221 237 F 52 _ \239 / 77 drive*hydro,stlt...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION E-Ring Transaxle (See Breakdown) 12000001 Key, Square Hydro gear Model 336-0510 123583X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 121748X Console, Shift 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr.
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering..pLIL29...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Steering Wheel 184706 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 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 Draglink STD551137...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 ENGINE 17 _ ® OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine*Honda 2cyll PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170546 Control, Throttle 137180 Arrestor, Spark 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread 179022 Tank, Fuel Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 179124X428 Cap Fuel Engine, (See Breakdown) 123487X Clamp, Hose...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 _ "' lifl-rh,lpc,stlt 9 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Locknut, Hex, with Washer 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 73800800 Insert 1/2-13 uric 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 139868 Arm, Suspension, Rear 12000002 E-Ring 163552...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 SEAT ASSEMBLY \\\\\ "17 se_tjt.knob KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1q/2 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Fender 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 71110616 Bolt 121250X Spring 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. 123976X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Gr.
  • Page 43 186367 Decal Hood Side 174998X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 172331 Decal Deck 175542X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 186572 Decal Fender, Craftsman 166960 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 156439 192085 Decal Fender Danger Owner's Manual, English 179128 Decal Deck "B" 42"...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 MOWER DECK 40J_ Jt45 lO_"_ ;147 136_ J136 119 j 42 D man-t-path stlt 4.
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182032 Deck Asm MWR 42"weldment 141043 Guard TUV Idler STD533107 149846 Knob Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 144959 V-Belt Mower 42" 138017 STD541437 Nut Lock 3/8-16 Bracket Asm Fr Sway Bar 38/42 165460 136420...
  • Page 46 -< _> _>--t , :D ,.L ,,,,, 1 _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)
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 336-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 178782 Arm, Brake Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 170415 Cotter Pin 3/32 x 3/4 170353 Center Section, Assembly 170416 170354...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CONTROL] FAN COVER] CAMSHAFT] FLYWHEEL CARBURETOR]...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CONTROL CARBURETOR PART NO DESCRIPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION GASKET SET 6605034 ROD, JOINT 6604847 6605042 SPRING, CHOKE RETURN 6604854 VALVE, FLOAT FLOAT SET 6605067 CONTROL ASSY. (2-LEVER) 6604862 6605125 SPRING, STARTER 6604888...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CYLINDER HEAD OIL PAN PISTON CONNECTING CRANKSHAFT IGNITION COIL...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CYLINDER HEAD PISTON CONNECTING ROD PART NO DESCRIPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION 6684989 CYLINDER 6695571 RING SET, PISTON (STD) (NIP- 0688887 SEAL, VALVE STEM PON) 6604524 COVER, HEAD 6656425 RING SET, PISTON 6605232 MANIFOLD, IN...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 FUELPUMP EXHAUST PIPEJ ',..J CRANKCASE LABELS _._'_...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273505 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 EXHAUST PIPE PART NO DESCRIPTION 6605398 GASKET, EX. PIPE 0471623 NUT, FLANGE (6MM) FUELPUMP PART NO DESCRIPTION 5611298 PUMP ASSY., FUEL 6605216 TUBE, DIAPHRAGM 4432233 FILTER, FUEL 1226299 SCREW-WASHER (5X16) 2449593...
  • 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...
  • Page 56 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances...

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