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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
20.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273470
This product has a low emission engine which operates
1
III
III differently
from previously
built engines.
Before you start the I
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- A(_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 Speed Forward: AGREEMENTS (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 Reverse: when having a Repair Protection Agreement...
- Page 7 Steering Whee! Steering Wheellnse_ (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 ® (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Steering Wheel Extension Adapter _St_eritg Shaft Seat (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Video...
- 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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate Adjust seat before tightening adjustment instruction below to remove the tractor knob. from the skid. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See...
- Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION ALL BELTS (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for replac- upright position. ing motion and mower blade drive belts 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front in the Service and Adjustments section of of mower deck opening and slide into this manual.
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I",I IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL NIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW (3_---- PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRI ENGINE LIGHTS ENGINE ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKEr OVER TEMP FUEL...
- 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. Attachment Ignition Switch ht Switch Clutch Lever Position...
- 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 TO OPERATE MOWER The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2to 4". The heightsare mea- Your tractor is equipped with an operator sured from the ground to the bladetip with presence sensing switch. Any attempt the engine not running. These heights by the operator to leave the seat with the are approximateand may vary depending engine running and the attachment clutch...
- Page 15 NOTE: To protect hood from damage CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called when transporting your tractor on a truck gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and attract moisture which leads to separa- secured to tractor.
- Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and • Always operate engine at full throttle below) when mowing to assure better mowing 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke performance and proper discharge of control in until the engine begins to run material.
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES OAT:S AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine...
- 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. 4. 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 BATTERY Check the crankcase oil level before start- ing the engine and after each eight (8) Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- hours of operation. ever, periodic charging of the battery with TO CHANGE ENGINE an automotive charger will extend its life.
- Page 20 TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged 2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds 3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. removed will cause engine damage due to 4.
- Page 21 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5.
- Page 22 7. Push clutch cable housing guide into • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring. equal in length. 8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on •...
- Page 23 BELT INSTALLATION With Parking Brake "Engaged" 1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys 2. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. 3. Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in Nut "A" this section of this manual).
- Page 24 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Pulley 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and Idler washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - Do not Stationan lose). Idler_ 3. Repair tire and reassemble. Center Span -J_ NOTE: On rear wheels only: align Keeper...
- Page 25 TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb ORDER holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. BLACK cable first from chassis 4. Close hood. then from the fully charged battery. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS RED cable last from both batteries.
- Page 26 Idle Speed In general, turning the adjusting needles Idle Fuel Adjusting Adjusting in (clockwise) decreases the supply of Needle (If Equipped) Screw fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out (counterclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixtu re.
- 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 _WARNING: Neverstore the tractor acids during storage.
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start Out of fuel. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. 3. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Lossofpower Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" Adjust throttle control. position. 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 CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. Mower blades will mechanism. i not rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3.
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 SCHEMATIC "llllll BLACK © BATTERY STARTER AMMETER BL&CK • (OPTIONAL) SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL WH_T£ SEAT SWITCH _GNtTION SWITCH WH_T£ ATT'MENT CLUTCH ..CL TCH GRQUNDING (OPTIONAL) SPARK _LACK IGNITION PLUG UNIT (2 PLUGS ON FUEL] TWIN CYL.
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 33 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 145491 Cable Ground 121305X Switch Seat 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 187576 Harness Ign 154336 Cover Terminal 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 141940 Protection Wire Loop 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _272 ,145 chassis-Laser -It.stlt 25...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Assembly 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 176554 Drawbar 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood 168337X013 Dash...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 GROUND DRIVE 35 l 26 27 drive-fender.stlt...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 Peerless 206-5450 STD551143 Washer 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool-Proof 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 134683 Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H.
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 STEERING I ..,I_1 steering_oI It 34...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 STEERING KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 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 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Draglink STD551137...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine*ko,twinJ...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 187065 Control, Throt Paddle 17720408 Screw, H ex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine, Kohler, (See Breakdown) No. CV624-65596 149723 Muffler Exhaust 146699 Exhaust Asm. Left 146700 Exhaust Asm. Right 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 W/Sems 146629 Heat Shield Lt...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 SEAT ASSEMBLY ..-16 seaUt.knob KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121248X Bushing, Snap 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split 28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge...
- Page 43 Decal, Battery 187029 138311 Decal, Lift Handle Decal, Rplcmnt 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 186572 Decal, Fender, Craftsman White 164065 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal, Strng Whl Domed 156368 186815 Owner's Manual, English Decal, Fender STLT Oper Inst E/S...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 LIFT ASSEMBLY lift-rh I pc.stlt...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/lnf 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 125631X...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 MOWER DECK -__. ;147 /t36 119 j 10-- 42 D man-t-path, stlt 4.
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 149846 Knob Custom Oval 182032 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" STD533107 Bolt 144959 V-Belt STD541437 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 136420 Mulcher Cover 71081010 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck Screw Pan HD Phillip 10-24 x 5/8 19061216 Washer #10...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C _,,,,31A...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 786026 Dowel Pin 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792076A Flat Washer 770128 Transaxle Case .312 ID x .059W 776395 Countershaft 790079 Brake Lever 776409 Output Shaft 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4"...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CYLmNDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER 2 r# CRANKCASEJ _--22 _,=,J I 0_19 %.Jl €_---8...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seal, oil front 24-033-01-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 24-032-01-S Crankcase (Includes 2-4) 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather (USE: Miniblock 24 782 34) 24-096-87-S Cover, breather 24-294-13-S Fitting...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 IG NITION/E L ECTF_ICA BLOWEF_ HOUSING BAFFLES AiR iNTAKE...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/CHARGING KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-114-S Housing, blower Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18- (Incl. 2,24-096-85-s, 25-086- 91-s) M-403025-S rew, hex.
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 ENGINE CONTROLS L.--S j 2T OIL PAN / LU BRICATION "_ 3_,@...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 OIL PAN/LUBRICATION STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24-199-07-S M-83908O-S Pan, oil assembly Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 (2) (Includes 2-11 ) M-645025-S 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift assem- Screw, hex.
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFTJ FUEL SYSTEMJ...
- Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273470 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-853-25-S 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (includes2) Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 52-139-09-S Plug, cup GlnCludes2-4) 24-041-52-S asket, carburetor 24-053-25 Carburetor assembly EXHAUST (For information only not available separately) PART sService with kits 24-757-18-...
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ¢,o 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, Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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