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CRAFTSMAN °
18.0 HE 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917,273755
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his product
has a mowemission
engine which
operates
differentmy from previousmy buimt engines.
Before you start the
engine,
read and understand
this Owner's
Manual.
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, Men = 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 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1_800-659°5917 Rules and instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am =5 pm, Men = Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Maintenance......... 17 Warranty..........2 SafetyRules ........... 3 Service andAdjustments...... 2 1 ProductSpecifications......6 Storage..........27 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......8 Troubleshooting ........28 Operation..........11 Repair Parts.......... 32 MaintenanceSchedule......1 7 Sears Service......B ack Cover LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual, Searswill repair or replacefree of charge any parts that are foundto be defectivein materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Searswill...
- Page 3 mMPORTANT: 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- _IWARNmNG: In order to prevent 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 Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. 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 Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.
- Page 6 PROTECTmON Forward: Ground Speed 1 st (MPH): 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...
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer <b (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Extension Adapter Steering Wheel Steering Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x1-3/16 x12 Gauge ) Knob (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Video Cassette...
- Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassemNed 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 Pivot seat and pan forward and as- NOTE: You may now roll or drive your semble adjustment knob and fiat tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor washer loosely. Do not tighten. from the skid. Lower seat into operating position...
- Page 10 mNSTALLMULCHER PLATE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM (If previousmy removed) After you learn how to operate your trac- Raise and hold deflector shield tor, check to see that the brake is properly upright position. adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in Place front of mulcher plate over front the Service and Adjustments section of...
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I'-,I SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
- Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READTHINS O WNER'SMANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFOREOPERATmNG Y OUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswith your tractorto familiarizeyourselfwith the locationsof various controls and adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference. ignition Switch Light Switch Attachment Position Clutch Lever Ammeter Lift Lever Plunger Attachment Th rottle/Choke Lift Lever...
- Page 13 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...
- Page 14 The average lawn should be cut to approxi- Lever High Position mately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. Clutch Lever For healthier and better looking lawns, mow ,,,::,;4_ Low "Engaged' ,':;' Position often and after moderate growth.
- Page 15 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will The engine in your tractor has been take extra cranking time to move fuel from shipped, from the factory, already...
- Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing below) performance and proper discharge 6. When engine starts, leave throttle material. Regulate ground speed control in choke position until engine selecting a low enough gear to give the...
- Page 17 F,LL ,, DATES AS COMPLETE ..REGULAR SERV,OE f y4 yA TS ERV'C EDATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades li#13 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals i,,' Check...
- Page 18 TRACTOR Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rutes when per- shown. forming any maintenance. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 BRAKE OPERATmON Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet mMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.
- Page 19 NOTE:The original equipmentbattery on TO CHANGE ENGINE your tractoris maintenancefree.Do not Determine temperature range expected attemptto open or removecaps or covers. before oil change. All oil must meet API Adding or checking levelof electrolyte is service classification SG-SL not necessary. •...
- Page 20 2. Removecover. Clean out chaff and debris Air Screen 3. Carefullyremoveair filter cartridge and pre-cleanerfrom base. 4. Clean basecarefully to preventdebris from falling into carburetor. NOTE:If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. 5. Place new pre-cleanerand cartridge firmly in base. 6.
- Page 21 SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
- Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSmNG • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure against trunnion on both front links. •...
- Page 23 MandreU With Parking Brake"Engaged" Nut "A" Jam Nut MandreU Pulley TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable 00238 brake system which is mounted on the TO REPLACE MOTmON DRmVE BELT right side of the transaxle. Park the tractor on level surface.
- Page 24 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAmRS Engine Block up axle securely. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and Center washers to allow wheel removal (rear Clutchin( wheels have a square key - Do not Keeper lose). Repair tire and reassemble. NOTE: On rear wheels only: align Stationary Idler...
- Page 25 TO REMOVECABLES, REVERSE TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB ORDER- Raise hood. 1. BLACKcable first from chassis and Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the then from the fully charged battery. backside of the grill. 2. RED cable last from both batteries. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb...
- Page 26 mMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the if screw is turned in too tight. emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, PRELIMINARY SETTING may be performed by any non-road engine...
- Page 27 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 acids during...
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in marluam unmess directed to Sears service center CAUSE GORRECTmON 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded. before attempting to start.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTmON 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 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Mower blades wiii 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 o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 SCHEMATmC "° llllll;; BATTERY _> © FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WR,TE © 0---- SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE • < (PEDAL UP) WHITE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH SEAT SWITCH BLACK BLACK L_ ......'FC_UT_ BLACK I BLACK ..
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 ELECTFIJCAL...
- Page 33 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 ELECTRmCAL KEY PART DESCRmPTmON 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176138 Switch, hterlock 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga. 11" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga.
- Page 34 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-Laser -It.silt 33...
- Page 35 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 187846X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 174996 Panel, Dash, L=H= 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H= 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X613 Hood Assembly 184921 Bumper Hood...
- Page 36 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 GROUND DRmVE drive-fender, stlt 41...
- Page 37 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 GROUND DRmVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transax+e Dana 4360-180 8883R Cover, Pedal (See Breakdown) 175410 Pulley, Engine Bolt, 7/16-20 x 1.5 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 173937 Washer 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 10040700 12000028 Ring, Retainer 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4 x 1/2 unc...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY _ _38 37"_ i_37 ......steering...
- Page 39 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRiPTiON 184704X428 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 917.273755 ENGmNE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ÷ngine-bs=lcyF KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170545X505 123487X Control, Throttle/Choke Clamp, Hose 17720408 137040 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Line, Fuel 181654 Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2 Hug Drain Oil Easy 124028X Engine, B&S Model Bushing, Snap, Fuet Line...
- Page 41 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 UFT ASSEMBLY .../ Fift-rh.lpiece 3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring STD624008 Retainer Spring 173288 Link Front W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 unc 105767X Pin Groove 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 12000002...
- Page 42 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 SEATASSEMBLY "/ seat It.knob 9 KEY PART KEY PART NO+ NO+ DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 180597 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 121248X 180166 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (btk) Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 uric x 1 71110616 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2...
- Page 43 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 DECALS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 156368 183827 DecaI Oper. Instr. Decal, Dash Panel 193086 Decal Replacement 160396 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 186280 Decal Hood, R.H. 179128 Decal, Deck B 42" 186281 Decal Hood, LH.
- Page 44 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 MOWER DECK 106/_ 103 105 1011\_ 102_ !147 142 _116 118 j_. D man-t-path stlt...
- Page 45 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 MOWERDECK PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 165892 Arm, Idler Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 155046 Bolt 165723 Spacer, Retainer STD533107 138017 Guard, TUV Idler Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 141043 Knob Custom Oval 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 184939 V-Belt STD624008...
- Page 46 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 DANA TRANSAXLE ° ° MODEL NUMBER D4360o180 4-3'_ 6768 65///...
- Page 47 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 DANA TRANSAXLE o o MODEL NUMBER D4360o180 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. Sprocket, 190972 Housing, Upper 105928X Gear, Bevel, 36T 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 190986 X .734 134394" Assy, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft 190973 Ball, Detent...
- Page 48 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL N UMBER31P777,TYPE NUMBER0299oe1 43,_ 684I' 1 1_ 584_ 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 307_ 1264'_ ENGINE 11329 R EPLACEMENT 358 ENGINE GASKET 146, 868_) 9430 20@ 6170 1022 691(_ 524 _ 8420 1266 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION...
- Page 49 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0299°E1 1095 VALVE GASKET 1022 ,¢ 1022 6170 103_ I 524F_ 1022 404 # 614 _ 1119_ 8091 801 @ 803_ 310_ 579_46_ _ 508_ 1070 697 _ 1005 I044_ 363#...
- Page 50 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299=E1 ;34A _8 127A 1091 276A@ 947A [_ NIKKI J 1127_ %:___ 947_ 1266A <_> 977 CARBURETOR GASKETSET 527(_ 1370 276@ 1266 0 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 6170 231 "_...
- Page 51 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 BRIGGS ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299=E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690577 Seat-inlet 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) Side) 108A 695419 Valve-Choke (Nikki) 391086 ,, SeaFOil (Magneto Side) 694352 Jet-Main (Standard) 697188 Sump-Engine...
- Page 52 TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 917.273755 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL N UMBER31P777,TYPE NUMBER0299°E1 PART PART DESCRIPTmON DESCRIPTION TerminaI-Spark Plug 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 692424 SeabVaIve 497608 Brush Set 690968 495859 Armature-Magneto 691108 Screw (Rocker Cover) 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature) 690589 SeabO Ring (OiI Pump Cove0 Solenoid-Fuel 691043 Hug-Spark...
- 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 WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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