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Craftsman 917.273490 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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16.5 H P, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273490
[_
his product
has a tow emission
engine
which
operates
differently
from
previously
built
engines.
Before
you
start
the
engine,
read and understand
this
Owner's
Manual
Read and foflow aft Safety
Rules and instructions
before
operating this equipment.
For answers
to your questions
about this product,
Call:
1°800°659°5917
Sears Craftsman
He{p 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 foflow aft Safety about this product, Call: 1°800°659°5917 Rules and instructions before Sears Craftsman He{p 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 Sears Service ......Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace...

  • Page 3: Operation

    IMPORTANT:This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghands andfeet and throw- ing objects.Failureto observethe following safetyinstructionscould resultin serious injury or death. _WARNmNG: In order to preventac- Be aware of the mower discharge direc- cidentalstarting when settingup, trans- tion and do not point it at anyone. porting,adjustingor making repairs, not operate the mower without...
  • Page 4 o Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with o Mow up and down slopes, not across. safe machine operation. o Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree o Never allow children to operate limbs, etc.
  • 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 * Never carry passengers or children...

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    REPAIR PROTECTION W/'O Filter: .95 Quarts Spark Plug: Congratulations on making a smart pur- BPR5ES (Gap: .030") chase. Your new Craftsman@ product Forward: designed and manufactured for years of Ground Speed 2nd 1.5 dependable operation. But like all prod- (MPH):...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Extension Shaft (1) Locknut 1/4-28 _eritg Steering Wheel Adapter Seat Gauge Wheels (4) Adjusting Bar (f/_) (4) Wheels (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (4) Clevis Pins _(1) Knob...
  • 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...

  • Page 9: Install Seat

    iNSTALL SEAT Release parking brake by depressing Adjust seat beforetighteningadjustment clutch/brake pedal. knob. Place gearshift lever in neutral 1, Removeadjustmentknob and flat position. Roll tractor forward off skid. washer securingseat to cardboard packingand set aside for assemblyof Remove banding holding deflector seat to tractor.

  • Page 10: Check Tire Pressure

    CHECK DECK LEVELNESS Adjust gauge wheels before operat- ing mower. See "TO ADJUST GAUGE For best cutting results, mower hous- WHEELS" in the Operation section ing should be properly leveled. See "TO this manual. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. 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...
  • Page 12 KN OW YOU R 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 ignition Switch Position Attachment...

  • Page 13: To Move Forward And Backward

    The operation of any tractor 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard...
  • Page 14 o The average lawn should be cut to approxi- _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower mately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season without either the entire grass catcher, and to over 3 inches during hot months. on mowers so equipped, or the deflector For healthier and better looking lawns, mow shield...
  • Page 15 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGmNE TO START ENGmNE CHECK ENGmNE OiL LEVEL When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will The enginein your tractor has been take extra cranking time to move fuel from shipped,from the factory,already filled the tank to the engine.
  • Page 16 MULCHING MOWmNG TraPS NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep the carburetor fuel mixture may need to mower housing free of builtmup grass and be adjusted for best engine performance trash.

  • Page 17: Before Each Use

    .A,.TE.A.OE SO.EOU'E FILL IN DATES AS YOU C O MPLETE /_/_7 REOULAR SERV,OE ,,' ZSERV'OE OATEa _,r; £,£ e..'£ e..'£ £,_ Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level...

  • Page 18: Blade Removal

    iMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, TRACTOR center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when per= on mandrel assembly. forming any maintenance. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet...
  • Page 19 o Keepsmall vent holes open. TO CHANGE ENGINE o Rechargeat 6-I0 amperesfor 1 hour. Determine temperature range expected NOTE:The original equipmentbattery on before oil change. All oil must meet API your tractoris maintenancefree.Do not service classification SG-SL. attemptto open or removecaps or covers. o Be sure tractor is on level surface.

  • Page 20: Clean Air Screen

    CLEAN AIR SCREEN TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER Air screen must be kept free of dirt and Remove foam pre-cleaner from cover. chaff to prevent engine damage from 3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. overheating. Clean with a wire brush or Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
  • Page 21 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your o Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. tractor unless the engine and transmis= of all foreign matter. sion are covered to keep water out. Water o Keep finished surfaces and wheels...
  • Page 22 TO iNSTALL MOWER FRON%TOmBACK ADJUSTMENT iMPORTANT: Deck must be level side4o Raise attachment lift lever to its highest side. If the following front4o_back adjusb position. Slide mower under tractor with deflec m ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level tor shield...

  • Page 23: To Check And Adjust

    TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRmVE TO ADJUST BRAKE BELT Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way The mower blade drive belt may be re- down and engage parking brake. placed without tools. Park the tractor on Measure distance between brake oper- level surface.
  • Page 24 Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER around the top groove of engine pulley. Install belt through stationary idler and The front wheel toe-in and camber are not clutching idler. adjustable on your tractor. If damage Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves occurred to affect the front wheel...
  • Page 25 Hex Bolt TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Keps Nut Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each Terminal battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis. Access _<_." ,..,_ Door Connect one end of the BLACK cable t"...
  • Page 26 Maintenance, repair, or replacement the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers pense, 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.
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for stop blended fuels (called gasohot or using age at the end of the season or if the trac= ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tot will not be used for 30 days or more, which leads to separation and formation _I_WARNmNG:...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manua[ unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON WiI[ not start 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Loss of power Cutting too much grass/too Raise cutting height/reduce 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. Remove obstruction. 1. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower drive Replace mower drive belt. belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 SCHEMATIC BED OII1 BLACK BATTERY CS_D FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE SOLENOID ...._LUTCH / BRAK_E (PEDAL WHITE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH SEAT SWITCH BLACK BLACK I BLACK BLACK ATT'MENTCLUTCH BLACK (CLUTCH OFF) GROUNDING CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL)
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 Battery 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 145491 Cable Ground 121305X Switch Seat 175566 Switch 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 187576 Harness 154336 Cover Terminal 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 141940 Protection Wire Loop 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5/16o18 x 1/2 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U, S, inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES _275 chassis-Laser qt stlt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRMPTtON 174619 Chassis Assembly 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 184272X615 Hood Assembly 184921...

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 GROUND DRIVE drive-fender.stlL26...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 GROUND DRmVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 8883R Cover, Pedal Peerless 206-545C 175410 Pulby, Engine 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 173937 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x Gr. 5 Washer 123666X Pulley, Transaxle...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 STEERING ..\\ 43 95 steering_pUt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 STEERING KEY PART DESCRiPTiON 159944X428 Steering Wheel 184706 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, 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 Washer,...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-Honda 2cyL13 PART PART DESCRMPTION DESCRIPTION 170546 Control, Throttle Paddle 145996 Control Choke 17720408 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4=20 x 1/2 73920600 Nut Keps 3/8=24 unf Engine, Honda, (See 137180 Arrestor, Spark...

  • Page 41: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 LiFT ASSEMBLY lift-rh=l piece PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc Wire Asm inner/Sprg 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2o13 unc W/plunger 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 163552...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat It knob PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188719 Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4=20 x 1=1/2 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 71110616 Bolt 121250X Spring 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
  • Page 43 Decal Lower Dash 149516 Decal, Battery 189561 Decal Rplcmnt ° o 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 186572 Decal Fender, Craftsman White ° o 184310X428 Pad, Footrest LH STLT 164065 Decal Strng Wh! Domed 18431 lX428 Pad, Footrest RH STLT 156368 Decal...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 MOWER DECK "143 40 _:_ ,o6/_ ,o2 ,o3,°_ _1o4 33 ' 102 j_ ;147 113/_ 42=D=man4-path=stlt=4.
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON Knob Custom Oval 182032 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 149846 STD533107 Bolt 144959 ',,'-Belt 138017 Bracket Assy. Sway Bar, Front STD541437 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 136420 Mulcher Cover STD624008 Retainer...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 PEERLESS TRANSA×LEHMODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 786026 Dowel 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792076A Flat Washer ,312 ID x .059W 770128 Transaxle Case 790079 Brake Lever 776395 Countershaft...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9i 7.273490 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530, TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CONTROL CAMSHAFT CARBURETOR FLYWHEEL...

  • Page 49: Starter Motor

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 HONDA ENGiNE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530, TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CARBURETOR CONTROL PART NO DESCRMPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION Gasket 8605034 Rod, Joint 6604847 Valve, Float 6605042 Spring, Choke Return 6604854 Float Set 6605067 Control Assy. (2qeverl 8604862 Chamber Set, Float 6605125...

  • Page 50: Ignition Coil

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9i 7.273490 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530, TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CYLINDER HEAD OIL PAN CRANKSHAFT [_ i3 REGULATOR RECTIFIER IGNITION COil...

  • Page 51: Cylinder Head

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530_ TYPE NUMBER EXA2 PISTON CONNECTING RO0 CYLINDER HEAD DESCRIPTION PART NO PART NO DESCRIPTION Ring Set, Piston (Std) (Nip- 6695571 pon) 6684989 Cylinder Ring Set, Piston 0688887 Seal, Valve Stem 6656425 Piston (Std) 6604524...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530, TYPE NUMBER EXA2 FUEL PUMP EXHAUST PIPE I ,_¢2; LABELS...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273490 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530, TYPE NUMBER EXA2 EXHAUST PIPE PART NO DESCRMPTION 6605398 Gasket, Ex. Pipe 0471623 Nut, Flange (6mm) FUEL PUMP PART NO DESCRIPTION 5611298 Pump Assy., Fuel 6605216 Tube, Diaphragm 4432233 Filter, Fuel 1226299 Screw-washer (5xl 6) 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 than 15 degrees.
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