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Craftsman 917.273790 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 160 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN°I
LAWN TRACTOR
160 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273790
This product has a low emission engine which operates
IIL-_II
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- • ILWARNING: In order to prevent acciden- tion and do not point it at anyone.
  • 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 • 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 In the state of California the above is re- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- Gasoline Capacity nia Public Resources Code). Other states and Type: Unleaded Regular may have similar laws. Federal laws apply SAE 10W30 Oil Type on federal lands.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Extension teedng Shaft Steering Wheel Boot Adapter Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Video Cassette...

  • 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: Install Seat

    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 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: Hot Surfaces

    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: Choke Control

    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. Ignition Switch Light 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 cutting height range is approxi- 1. Select desired height of cut. mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are mea- 2. Start mower blades by engaging at- tachment clutch control. sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights TO STOP MOWER BLADES - are approximate and may vary depending...

  • Page 15: Add Gasoline

    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: Cold Weather Starting

    COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and • Do not mow grass when it is wet. below) Wet grass will plug mower and leave 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry control in until the engine begins to run before mowing.
  • Page 17 MA,N. .ANOESO.EOOLE FILL IN DATES R EGOLARSERVlOE SERV'CEOAT S AS YOU COMPLETE C :i:: kkB_a:; iOP:ur ra;i° n Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners _1# 5 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transax_e Cooling Check V_Belts...
  • 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 Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- eration or at least once a year if the tractor Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before start- ever, periodic charging of the battery with ing the engine and after each eight (8)
  • Page 20 AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Grid Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

  • Page 21: Spark Plugs

    MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG(S) Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning CLEANING of each mowing season or after every • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs of all foreign matter.
  • Page 22 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 23: Belt Removal

    SIDE-TO-SIDEADJUSTMENT • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower • Raise mower to its highest position. at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of •...
  • Page 24 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE BELT REMOVAL - Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE brake system which is mounted on the MOWER" in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt right side of the transaxle.
  • Page 25 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- 4. Tighten adjustmentbolt securely. NOTE: If additionalclearanceis needed TERY to get to adjustmentbolt, move mower _WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- deck height to the lowestposition. erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- Gearshift Lever _ Neutral Lock Gate teries.
  • Page 26 3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully Hood remove battery from tractor. 4. Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. 5. Reinstall terminal guard. 6. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown.
  • 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 CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 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 3ORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" position, i 2. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves i 3.
  • 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. not rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt. belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 SCHEMATIC °°° ol °LACK ÷ BATTERY FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE AMMETER SOLENOID • CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL WHITE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH W_TE_ SEAT SWITCH '°LACK BLACK BLACK GROUNDING o_Ao_ ( CU C CONNECTOR •...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 ELECTRICAL 33.. I\k\...
  • Page 33 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 145491 Cable Ground 121305X Switch Seat 175566 Switch lgn 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 187576 Harness Ign 154336 Cover Terminal 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 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 917.273790 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _142 _145 chassis-Lsser -_t.stlt 21...

  • Page 35: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 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 185682X613 Hood Assembly 184921...

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 GROUND DRIVE _ •_202 • 48 39 _ 26 27 drive-fender.stlt 26...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 175410 Pulley, Engine Peerless 206-545C 173937 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5 Washer 146682 Spring, Return, Brake STD551143 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof 12000028 Ring, Retainer 134683...

  • Page 38: Steering Parts List

    STEERING TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 ÷ 51 4_54 6}" steering _p t47...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 STEERING 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 Washer, Lock 73940800...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 ENGINE _ ..OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-Honda 2cyll KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170546 Control, Throttle 73920600 Nut Keps 3/8-24 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread 137180 Arrestor, Spark Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 157103 Tank, Fuel Engine, (See Breakdown) Honda...

  • Page 41: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 ,,-.-,_ 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...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 SEAT ASSEMBLY \\\\ ...----16 seatJt.knob KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 180166 121248X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 uncx 1 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 19131610...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    Decal, Hood Side Decal, Lower Dash 186283 172331 Decal, Mower Srs 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 186282 Pad, Footrest LH STLT Decal, Fender, Craftsman 184310X428 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 184311X428 Pad, Footrest RH STLT 189491 Decal, HP Engine 189464 Owner's Manual, English...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 MOWER DECK "_ 40-''_ 106_ 103 105 103 _ \ /_Y _112 _117 _116 42 D man-t-path stlt 3...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 MOWER DECK PART PART 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 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck STD541437 Mulcher Cover STD624008...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C _,,,,31A...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 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 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CONTROL 1 COVER CAMSHAFT , _l FLYWHEEL CARBURETOR_...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CONTROL CARBURETOR PART NO DESCRIPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION GASKET SET 6605034 ROD, JOINT 6604847 6605042 SPRING, CHOKE RETURN 6604854 VALVE, FLOAT FLOAT SET 6605067 CONTROL ASSY. (2-LEVER) 6604862 6605125 SPRING, STARTER 6604888 CHAMBER SET, FLOAT...

  • Page 50: Piston Connecting Rod

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CYLINDER HEAD OIL PAN PISTON CONNECTING ROD CRANKSHAFT REGULATOR RECTIFIER IGNITION COIL...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 PISTON CONNECTING ROD CYLINDER HEAD PART NO DESCRIPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION 6684989 CYLINDER 6695571 RING SET, PISTON (STD) (NIP- PON) 0688887 SEAL VALVE STEM 6604524 COVER, HEAD 6656425 RING SET, PISTON PISTON (STD) 6605232 MANIFOLD, IN...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 FUEL PUMP _XHAUST PIPE_ ® CRANKCASE LABELS...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273790 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 EXHAUST PIPE PART NO DESCRIPTION 6805398 GASKET, EX. PIPE 0471623 NUT, FLANGE (SMM) FUELPUMP PART NO DESCRIPTION 58I 1298 PUMP ASSY. FUEL 6805216 TUBE, DIAPHRAGM 4432233 FILTERI FUEL 1226299 SCREW-WASHER (5XI6) 2449593...
  • 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 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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