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Craftsman 917.273710 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 17.5 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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LAWN TRACTOR
17.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273710
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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 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 wilt 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 machineis capableof amputatinghands and feet and throw- ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury or death. _WARNING: Inorder to preventacciden- • Be aware of the mower discharge direc- tal starting when setting up, transporting, tion and do not point it at anyone. adjustingor making repairs,always not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in...
  • 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 • Never allow children to operate the limbs, etc.
  • Page 5 • Be sure the area is clear of other people • Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across. before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.
  • Page 6 In the state of California the above is re- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- Gasoline 1.25 nia Public Resources Code). Other states Unleaded Capacity and may have similar laws. Federal taws apply Type: Regular on federal lands. A spark arrester for the Oil Type muffler is available through your nearest SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Extension Steering Shaft Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Adapter ® (1) Hex Bolt (1) Locknut 1/4-28 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Insert (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12@ Gauge (1) Knob Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette...

  • Page 8: Steering Wheel

    Yournew tractor has been assembledat the factorywith the exceptionof those parts left unassembledfor shipping purposes.Toensure safe and proper operationof your tractor all parts and hardwareyou assemblemustbe tightenedsecurely.Use the correcttools as necessaryto insure proper tightness.Reviewthe video cassettebefore you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED ASSEMBLY _---'---- 1/2 Hex Nut...
  • Page 9 2. Release parking brake by depressing Slide seat until a comfortable position clutch/brake pedal. is reached which allows you to press 3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) clutch/brake pedal all the way down. position. Get off seat without moving its ad- 4.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM (If previously removed) After you learn how to operate your tractor, 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the upright position. 2.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their 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...
  • 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 Ignition Switch Position Attachment Clutch 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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 14: Locknut

    TO STOP MOWER BLADES - • The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool disengage attachment clutch control. season and to over 3 inches during hot _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower months. For healthier and better look- without either the entire grass catcher, ing lawns, mow often and after moder- on mowers so equipped, or the deflector...
  • Page 15 TOWING CARTS OTHER ATTACH- Acidic gas can damage the fuel system MENTS of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should Tow only the attachments that are recom- be emptied before storage of 30 days mended by and comply with specifications or longer.
  • Page 16 • The attachmentscan also be useddur- • When operating attachments, select a ing the enginewarm-up period. ground speed that will suit the terrain NOTE: If at a high altitude (above3000 and give best performance of the at- feet) or in cold temperatures(below32 F) tachment being used.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _S'_._£,_ ,_._ ,_,_ _ o÷ AS YOU COMPLETE "<_5 REGULAR SERVICE DATES C hh :: kkTBi;ek; eOsPe_ ra:i°n Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners ml_5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades I_,_ Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, 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 shown.
  • Page 19 • Keepsmall vent holes open. TO CHANGE ENGINE • Rechargeat 6-10 amperesfor 1 hour. Determine temperature range expected NOTE:The original equipmentbattery on before oil change. All oil must meet API your tractor is maintenancefree. Do not service classification SF-SJ. attemptto open or removecaps or covers. •...
  • Page 20 TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER ing shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure 2. Remove foam pre-cteaner from cover. the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. 3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. NOTE: Operating the engine with a 4.
  • Page 21 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 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.
  • Page 22 7. Push clutch cable housing guide into Check adjustment on right side of trac- bracket, slide collar onto guide and tor. Measure distance "D" directly in front secure with large retainer spring. and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of 8.
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE TO ADJUST BRAKE BELT 1. Depress clutch/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 24 3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER around the top groove of engine pulley. 4. Install belt through stationary idler and The front wheel toe-in and camber are not clutching idler. adjustable on your tractor. If damage has 5.

  • Page 25: Seat

    TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Terminal Keps Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short Bolt against tractor chassis. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of (Red)
  • Page 26 ENGINE 1. Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted Maintenance, repair, or replacement of properly (see above). the emission control devices and systems, 2. Start engine and allow to warm for five which are being done at the customers ex- minutes.
  • Page 27 Immediatelyprepareyour tractorfor 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 usedfor 30 daysor more. which leads to separation and formation of •...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start i 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 12. Engine riot"CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE 3ORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass!too 1. Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 12. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower 3.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE 3ORRECTION 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 917.273710 SCHEMATIC °°° ol 0_AoK BATTERY STARTER (OPTIONAL) 8LACK WHITE AMMETER SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL WHITE SEAT SWITCH D) , IGNITION SWITCH WHITE BLACK (CLUTCH OFF) (OPTIONAL) SPARK _LACK IGNITION PLUG UNIT (2 PLUGS ON FUEL TWIN CYL.
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 ELECTRICAL id°...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 uric x 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176138 Switch, Interlock 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 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _159 /209 _t42 3"_ _209 chassis+Laser +tt.stlt 39...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 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 917.273710 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 driveqender.stlt...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 175410 Pulley, Engine Peerless 206-5450 173937 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5-1.5 Thr. 146682 Spring, Return, Brake STD551143 Washer 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 12000028 Ring, Retainer 154778...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 STEERING ASSEMBLY ._'-----3s r'----.._42 steering pl.tt 47...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 184704X428 Steering Wheel 184706 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 Draglink STD551137...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-kohler KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170545X505 137040 Control, Throttle Line, Fuel 17720408 181654 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Plug Drain Oil Easy 124028X Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2 Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head,...

  • Page 41: 17/32

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 LIFT ASSEMBLY lift-rh. 1piece 3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring STD624008 Retainer Spring W/Plunger 173288 Link Front 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Uric 105767X Pin Groove 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 73800800...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 SEAT ASSEMBLY \\\\ ..-- 16 seat it.knob KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 180166 121248X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 19131610...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 DECALS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156368 Decal, Oper. Instr. 189094 Decal, Dash Panel 189082 Decal, Replacement 160396 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 186280 Decal, Hood, R.H. 179128 Decal, Deck B 42" 186281 Decal, Hood, L.H.
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 MOWER DECK 106"_ 103 105 102 I_ " i147 _116 117 _ 118_ _117 _116 D man-t-path stlt...

  • Page 45: Sleeve

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 165723 Spacer, Retainer STD533107 Bolt 141043 Guard, TUV Idler Knob Custom Oval 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 184939 Front 144959 V-Belt 165460...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C MODEl. and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 770128 Transaxle Case 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4"...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV530,TYPE NUMBER 0005 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER CRANKCASE @--27 _--26...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV530,TYPE NUMBER 0005 1095 VALVE GASKET 617 0 1022 1022 617_ 1029 t022 OlO_ 21of 267 _' 305A _ 1267 t265...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV530,TYPE NUMBER 0005 99_67® 105A 127A 1091 127 O 276A@ 947A@ NIKKI 1127 276@ 950_ 1266A_ 227(_ 1266_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 1270 231'_ 987@ 276@ lO2_ 137_ 95_93_ 106117_ 634_._ 6170 1266A 121ACARBURETOR OVERHAUL...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV530,TYPE NUMBER 0005 CRANKCASE HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Crankcase (USE: Short Block 20 20 096 06-S Kit, valve cover (Includes 2) 20 041 04-S Gasket, valve cover 522 02) 25 139 57-S Plug, sq.
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV530,TYPE NUMBER 0005 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 20 096 05-S Cover, air cleaner 20 162 02-S Screen, grass 25 341 03-S Knob, cover (2) 12 086 14-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV530,TYPE NUMBER 0005 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2O 536 03-S Control assembly, speed 20 098 01-S Starter assembly, inertia drive 12 237 01-S Clamp, cable 25 100 31-S Nut, hex.
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV530,TYPE NUMBER 0005 NOTILLUSTRATED CRANKSHAFT ..X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" (ground) KEY PART ..66 431 04-S Sleeve, insulating (for 11" fuel line) NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ..12 757 02-S Kit, float ..
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4.
  • Page 56 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! 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.