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Craftsman 917.273350 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 160 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
160 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273350
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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 this product, Call: 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 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 Jf anyone limbs, etc. enters the area. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...
  • Page 6 Forward: Ground Speed Congratulations on making a smart pur- (MPH): 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 when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
  • 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 Steering Wheel Extension Shaft Adapter Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette Keys...
  • 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 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 CHECKTIRE PRESSURE ,/CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overin- Before you operate and enjoy your new flated at the factory for shipping purposes. tractor, we wish to assure that you receive Correct tire pressure is important for best the best performance and satisfaction cutting performance.
  • 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 DRAKE PARKING DRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP...
  • 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 Light Switch Position Clutch...
  • 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 • 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 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 • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos- • Mower should be properly leveled for sible fire hazard from dried clippings. best mowing performance. See "TO Make first cut relatively high; the second LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"...
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___,o_o_ " FILL IN DATES ,_.0_ ,_.C; ,_£'_ AS YOU COMPLETE q4,_ e4.'_ ,_,4._ _" £4._ _q._ DATES R EGU LAB SERVICE J__CE Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean...
  • 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 BATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- cold weather, the oils will result in in- creased oil consumption when used above ever, periodic charging of the battery with 32°R Check your engine oil level more an automotive charger will extend its life.
  • Page 20 ENGINEOIL FILTER CLEAN AIR SCREEN Replacethe engine oil filter everyseason 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 tractor with 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 links to mowerdeck and ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both securewith retainersprings.
  • 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 2. Connectone end of the BLACKcable Terminal Cover Keps to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C) of fully chargedbattery. 3. Connectthe other end of the BLACK Bolt cable (D) to good chassisground, awayfrom fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSE (Red) ORDER- Cable Negative (Black) 1.
  • Page 26 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 CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3.
  • 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 1. Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 12. 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. mechanism. I not rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt. belt. 3.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350 SCHEMATIC 4" BATTERY FUSE STARTER BLACK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKJE (PEDAL UP) WHITE iGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH SEAT SWITCH BLACK [ BLACK ' E f LO CH OLAOK (CLUTCH; "' 1 GROUNDING CONNECTOR •...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex I/4-20 unc 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga. 12" black I21305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness Ign Bolt BIk. Fin Hex I/4-20 unc x I/2 71110408 131563 C_ver Terminal Red Solenoid...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis_Laser _/t.stlt_27...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 166337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-I6 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, LH. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/6-16 x I/2 185682X558 Hood Assembly Laser 184921...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 drive-fender>stll...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 175410 Pulley, Engine 173937 Bolt He;< 7/I6-20 × 4 Gr. 5-1.5 Dana D4380-140 STD551143 Washer 146682 Spring Brake Return 123668X Pulley Transaxle 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 12000028...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I39788 Steering Wheel 175131 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL I69840 Spindle Aasembly_ LH. I69839 Spindle Aasembly_ R.H. 8268H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened I21748X Washer 25/32 ;< 1-5/8 ;< 16 Ga. I92720I 8 Washer 27/32 ;<...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs, lcyl PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170545 137040 Line, Fuel Control, Throttle 181654 17720408 Plug, Drain Oil Easy Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting I/4-20 × 5/8 I24028X Hushing Snap 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd, Engine, (See Breakdown) Hriggs...
  • Page 41 _,_q71912 _#Ot rtOu/rjel: .,tt, l _r N07"_, - _Olt ,_h¢ _ _?la,2._ 1 ^" "."_ls _o us(l_r,-, ".'l l e x ,...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156366 Decal Fender Opr. Inst. I46046 Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor 189244 Decal, HP Engine I89276 Decal, Panel Dash 171704 Decal, Hood I60396 Decal, V-Belt Sch 179126 Decal, Deck I38311 Decal, Lift Handle 133644...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350 LIFT ASSEMBLY 32 / lift-rh, 1piece_3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nut, Hex, Jam I/2-13 unc 159460 Lift Lever inner Wire Assembly 73350800 Trunnion 15947I Shaft Assem bly_Lift 175689 105767X Pin, Groove 73800800 Locknut, He×, with Washer Insert 1/2-I3 uric 12000002 F-Ring...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350 MOWER DECK 9---" 4_ D man-t-path stFt 3...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42' 73900600 Nut Lock Fig. 3/8-I6 uric STD533107 Bolt 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH. Retainer 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, STD824003 Front 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll I/4-20 x 5/8 Washer, Hardened 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42 _ eek...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 / 9_...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273350 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170981 Housing Upper I20472X Spacer, .633 X .87 X 755 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 I05928X Sprocket, 9T 134400 Ball, Detent 170988 Gear, Bevel, 38T 105904X Spring, Detent 134394...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,273350 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 27 _=_ 584_ 1264_ 358 ENGFNE GASKET SET 24 0 943 O 741 @ 758_ 1270 20@ 0170 1022 842 O 1019 LABEL KFT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL [ 1036 EMFSSION LABEL ]...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET 017 0 1022 238 ® 1022 54_D e54 @ 1022 _0o0® 1119_ 267'_,...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,273350 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 108A _ 634A_-_ 1091 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 1266AO 987_ 276(_ 104 _ 127_ 231_ 105 € 1266 0 93_ 166 8 1_2 6170 63_...e 117_ 1266A O 1266 0 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273350 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 305A 1265 697 *" 803_ 3101 579. ,[_,_ 7s @ 4621797_ 1o7o Y 802 _-_...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,273350 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Jet-Main (High Altitude) 697174 Cylinder Assembly 697492 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 697241 Carburetor 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 697190 Plug-Welch 697106 Sump-Engine 695005 Valve-Throttle 698147 Head-Cylinder...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273350 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 692424 Terminal-Spark Plug • + Seal-Valve 69I 69I Washer (Governor Crank) 690968 697122 Elbow-Intake 495877 Kit-Pinion Spring Wire-Connector/AIternafor 698083 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 393456 Pin-Drive Retainer 69126I...
  • 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 apphances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and coohng systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to doqt-yourself.

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