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Craftsman 917.273393 Owner's Manual

180 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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LAWN TRACTOR
180 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273393
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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 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, 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: General Operation

    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- _,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 • 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: Product Specifications

    In the state of California the above is re- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Unleaded nia Public Resources Code). Other states and Type: Regular may have similar laws. Federal laws apply Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) on federal lands.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 _£ Steering Extension _F_r_ Steering Wheel Adapter teering Shaft Boot Seat (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Slope...

  • Page 8: Install Steering Wheel

    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: Check Battery

    5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as- NOTE: You may now roll or drive your semble adjustment knob and flat tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor washer loosely. Do not tighten. from the skid. 6.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF 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 mower deck opening and slide into...
  • 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 TEMF...
  • 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 Attachment Position 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: To Operate On Hills

    • The average lawn should be cut to ap- • If slowing is necessary, move throttle proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool control lever to slower position. season and to over 3 inches during hot • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push months.

  • Page 15: Add Gasoline

    ADD GASOLINE Insert key into ignition and turn key • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular not run starter continuously for more unleaded gasoline with a minimum of than fifteen seconds per minute.
  • Page 16 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep best mowing performance. See "TO mower housing free of built-up grass and LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of this •...

  • Page 17: General Recommendations

    MA,.TENANC SC.EOULE FILL IN DATES ,_O_ _Xx(_ _C_ _ ._lp,_ _O AS YOU COMPLETE _.%_7 REGULAR SERVICE x"_q%_l_ll_SERVtCE DATES cC hh : :: TB_::; eOp:r::i° Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals...
  • 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 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your tractor has a battery charging system cold weather, the oils will result in in- which is sufficient for normal use. How- creased oil consumption when used above ever, periodic charging of the battery with 32°E Check your engine oil level more an automotive charger will extend its life.

  • Page 20: Air Filter

    ENGINE OIL FILTER CLEAN AIR SCREEN Replace the engine oil filter every season Air screen must be kept free of dirt and or every other oil change if the tractor is chaff to prevent engine damage from used more than 100 hours in one year. overheating.
  • Page 21 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 22 2. Slide mowerunder tractorwith deflec- FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to tor shield to right side of tractor. 3. Lower lift leverto its lowestposition. side. If the following front-to-back adjust- 4. Connectfront linksto mowerdeck and ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both securewith retainer springs.
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE 2. Measure distance between brake oper- BELT ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. 3. If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen The mower blade drive belt may be re- jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance placed without tools.
  • Page 24 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not 6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL adjustable on your tractor. If damage has MOWER"...

  • Page 25: Replacing Battery

    2. Connect one end of the BLACKcable Terminal Cover • Keps to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C) of fully chargedbattery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK ,/Nut Bolt cable (D) to good chassisground, awayfrom fuel tank and battery. Positive TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE...

  • Page 26: Preliminary Setting

    ENGINE IMPORTANT: 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 of acids during storage.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 1. 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 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. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt. belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 SCHEMATIC ,,1. oLAoK BATTERY FUSE STARTER AMMETER BLACK (OPTIONAL) WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKJE (PEDAL UP) WHITE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH SEAT SWITCH BLACK I BLACK BLACK _T_TAT_T'ME N T CLUTCH _ GROUNDING BLACK (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR SPARK •...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 uric 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga. 12" black 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key lgn Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness lgn 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 unc x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal Red 178861...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES *209 ,209 2O(" chassis-Laser -It,stlt 27...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 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 185682X558 Hood Assembly Laser 184921...

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 GROUND DRIVE _202 drive-fender.s1.39...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxie (See Breakdown) 175410 Pulley, Engine Peerless 206-545C 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5-1.5 STD551143 Washer 146682 Spring Brake Return 123666X Pulley Transaxle 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4 x 1/2 unc 12000028...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 STEERING ASSEMBLY I- _38 _/"-'---1 steering._pl.lt...

  • Page 39: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 139768 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...

  • Page 40: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine_bs,lcyl KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170545 Control, Throttle 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine, (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No. 31H777-0297-E1 137352 Muffler 165291 Gasket 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard 137180...

  • Page 41: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 SEAT ASSEMBLY ..----16 seat Jt.knob+9 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188716 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 Ga.
  • Page 42 138311 184730 Decal, Hood Side 184310X428 Pad, Footrest LH STLT 172331 Pad, Footrest RH STLT Decal, Deck 184311X428 184899 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 191720 Owner's Manual, English 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 191721 Owner's Manual, Spanish 179128 Decal, Deck "B" 42" PART WHEELS &TIRES...

  • Page 43: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 LIFT ASSEMBLY 32 / KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 MOWER DECK 40-''_ 102_ i147 142 42 D man-t-path =stlt3...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 uric STD533107 Bolt 184907 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 178515 Washer, Hardened 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck 155046 Arm, Idler STD624008...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C _.._31A...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Brake Lever Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A 770128 Transaxle Case 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" Locknut 5 / 16 - 24 776395 Countershaft...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 684_ 11 _ 584_ I 133° R EPAIR MANUAL I 307_ 1264I_ 329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE_ 358 ENGINE GASKET 868(_ 943 0 741@ 20@ 817Q 1022 6914_ 524 _ 8420 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 6_7o 1°22_ ln/ 868_ _-_4_ / 238_3 40_" 1022 lo25 _4-'_"1_ 6170 383_ 1022 54'_¢, 614_ 2,6f 305A 1070 1005 1044 803_ 310 1 _7o_@ 1265...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 127A 1091 [_'--106 276A@ 947A@ NIKKI _ 1127 047_ 276 @ 1266A_ 527_ 1266 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 1270 231'_ 987_ 137 0 276@ °_'_ ,,7_ ,_2 6,70 ,260A@ 634c_ 0_, CARBURETOR OASKETSET...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690577 O Seat-Inlet 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 108A 695419 Valve-Choke (Nikki) 697188 Sump-Engine 694352 O Jet-Main (Standard)
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273393 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 693551 Motor-Starter 690968 *+ Seal-Valve 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 690960 Screw (Rocker Cover) 497608 Brush Set 690589 * SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover) 495859 Armature-Magneto 694393 Solenoid-Fuel 691061...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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.
  • 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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