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Manual
CRFIFT.TMFIN °
24.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic
Transmission
Model No.
917.273623
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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
iVlanuai.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow aH
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip-
ment.
For answers to your questions
about
this product, Calh
1-800°659°5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am =5 pm, Mort = Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
U.S.A.
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- Page 1 Calh Read and follow aH 1-800°659°5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am =5 pm, Mort = Sat ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
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Page 2: Warranty
Schedule ......Maintenance ........LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace... -
Page 3: Slope Operation
mMPORTANT: 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 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 limbs, etc. machine. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Use extra care when approaching blind...
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Page 5: Specifications
Be sure the area is clear of other people • Removeobstaclessuch as rocks,tree beforemowing.Stop machineif anyone limbs, etc. enters the area. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven Nevercarry passengersor children terrain could overturn the machine. Tall evenwith the bladesoff. grass can hide obstacles. - Page 6 Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information Congratulations on making a smart pur- call 1-800=827-6655. chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of SEARS mNSTALLATION SERWCE dependable operation. But like all products, For Sears professional...
- Page 7 Yournewtractor has been assembledat the factory. Reviewthe video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentionedin this manual,it means,from your point of view, when you are in the operatingposi- tion (seated behindthe steeringwheel). Adjustment TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACKCARTON 1.
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Page 8: Check Tire Pressure
6. Press lift leverplungerand raise ,!CHECKLIST attachmentlift leverto its highestposi- Before you operate your new tractor, tion. wish to assure that you receive the best 7. Start the engine.After engine has performance and satisfaction from this started, movethrottle controlto idle Quality Product. - Page 9 These symbols may appearon your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION 4) G ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL...
- Page 10 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 Position Attachment Clutch Switch ignition Switch Lift Lever Plunger...
- Page 11 The operation of any tractor result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety SAFETYGLASSES glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety...
- Page 12 TO ADJUST GAUGEWHEELS TO OPERATEON HmLLS Gaugewheels are properlyadjusted _WARNmNG: Do not drive up or down when they are slightly off the groundwhen hills with slopes greaterthan 15° and do moweris at the desiredcutting height in not drive across any slope.Use the slope operatingposition.Gaugewheels then guide providedat the back of this manual.
- Page 13 Be sure freewheel control is in the Tires can lose traction with the ground transmission engaged position. cause you to lose control of your tractor. Sit on seat in operating position, BEFORE STARTING ENGmNE depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
- Page 14 3. Allow one minutefor transmissionto MOWmNG TIPS warm up.This can be done during the Mowershould be properly leveledfor engine warm up period. best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWERHOUSING"in the The attachmentscan be usedduring the enginewarm-up period after the Serviceand Adjustmentssectionof this manual.
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Page 15: Lubrication Chart
FILL IN DATES AS YOU C 0 M PLETE J__/,"_ _.J_ REGULAR SERVICE _'_K_'4r_'fSERVlCE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 11_5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check... - Page 16 TRACTOR mMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when per- on mandrel assembly. forming any maintenance. Install and tighten blade bolt securely BRAKE OPERATmON (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet mMPORTANT:...
- Page 17 NOTE:The original equipmentbattery on your tractoris maintenancefree.Do not attemptto open or removecaps or covers. Adding or checking levelof electrolyte is not necessary. VISCOSITY GRADES TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT CHANGE TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS oil vi_cchartl Corrosionand dirt on the battery and NOTE: Although multi-viscosity...
- Page 18 CLEAN AmR SCREEN Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. Air screen must be kept free of dirt and For approximate capacity see "PROD- chaff to prevent engine damage from UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this overheating.
- Page 19 W]e 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 * Keep finished surfaces and wheels free...
- Page 20 Slide mower under tractor with deflec- ,, Using the lift lever, place mower tor shield to right side of tractor. position where no part of the mower, mMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout- including gauge wheels, is touching ing in all mower pulley grooves.
- Page 21 BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE Suspension EQUAL IN LENGTH Lift Link FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT mMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- to-side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust Nut "C" both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side.
- Page 22 R.H. Mandrel Cover Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged Position) _______ ____mi/7 Clutch Pulley Idler Pulleys Mandrel Spring Arm R.H. Susl Primary Idler Arm TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE 10. Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely. (SECONDARY) DRmVE BELT 11.
- Page 23 Secondary Udbr Arm Udbr Pulley Sp :ing h.m_ Mandrel Secondary Spring Arm Center Mandrel Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable if necessary.
- Page 24 TO REPLACE _,_OTmON DRmVE BELT TRANSMmSSION REMOVAL/ REPLACEMENT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a Should your transmission require removal belt installation guide decal on bottom side for service or replacement, it should of left footrest.
- Page 25 If your battery is too weak to start the First connect RED battery cable to engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT- positive (+) battery terminal with hex TERY" in the Maintenance section of this bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten manual).
- Page 26 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your Hood tractor to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment. High speed stop is factory adjusted.
- 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 _IKWARNING:...
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTmON 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. attempting to start. -
Page 29: Troubleshootmng Chart
TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in marluam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Loss of power Faulty spark plug. Clean and regap or change (continued) spark plug. Dirty fuel filter. Replace fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. - Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuamunmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Poor grass Wet grass. Allow grass to dry before discharge mowing. Mower deck not level. Level mower deck. (continued) Low/uneven tire air pressure. Check tires for proper pressure.
- Page 31 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 SCHEMATmC o111o ..SOLENOID FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE © ELECTRIC CLUTCH © CLUTCH / BRAKE • (PEDAL SEAT SWITCH klOT OCCUPIED) PTO (DISENGAGED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) BLACK SPARK PLUGS_ FUEL ..' IGN_IITON _ON_ (2pGAPGs...
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 ELECTFImCAL 24-_.
- Page 33 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 ELECTRmCAL KEY PART DESCRiPTiON 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt, Battery, Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown, Battery, Front 145769 Nut, Push, Nylon, Battery, Front 1/4 176138 Switch, htedock 175688 Harness, Light...
- Page 34 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 1°. ! 209"_ "_¢_166 chassis-stealth,stlt...
- Page 35 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 187934X428 Dash 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 167203 Panel, Dash, LH 188702X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 175260X615 Hood Assembly 162026 Plate Battery STD541437...
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Page 36: Ground Drive
TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 GROUND DRIVE 59 158 61 _ 56._i 50/"1 ?_-202 /" 82 165 156 36 35 16 _515 :52 25 drive-hydro,stlt... - Page 37 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 GROUND DRmVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON STD551143 Washer Transaxle (See Breakdown) PeerIess LTH2000 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 137057 Spacer 174367 Clutch EEectric 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD STD581075...
- Page 38 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY steering stealth prem...
- Page 39 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 STEERmNG ASSE_,_BLY PART DESCRmPTmON 159944X428 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 175121 Link Drag STD551137...
- Page 40 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 ENGINE ,C _%'---33 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs intek-twin...
- Page 41 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 175437X428 ControI Throttle 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 ..Engine, Briggs Model 445777-0168-E1 (See Breakdown) 149723 Muffler Asm Twin Lo-Tone 159955 Pipe Exhaust LH Intek 160589 Pipe Exhaust RH Intek 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w/Sems 162797...
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Page 42: Seat Assembly
TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 SEATASSEMBLY seat Itknob KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180598 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 180166 Bracket Pivot Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 121249X Spacer Spilt 28x ,88 Zinc 19131610... - Page 43 Decal Reflector, RH 186242 Decal, Hood RH 164065 Decal Steering Wheel 186243 156811 Decal, Hood LH Decal Fender Opt. 186572 Decal, Seat Craftsman 149516 Decal Battery 146046 186331 Decal, V-Belt, Drive Schematic Decal Hood, Side Panel 164096 Decal, Dash 189684...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 LmFTASSEMBLY...
- Page 45 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 LmFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 179504 PIunger Assembly 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 188822 Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21Ga. 120183X Bearing, Ny!on 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted 175370 Link, Lift, LH= 175371 Link, Lift, R=H= 4939M Retainer Spring...
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Page 46: Mower Deck
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 MOWER DECK !131 \> mower deck.48 standard... - Page 47 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 _,_OWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 175820 PulIey IdIer Flat 138017 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 Gr. 5 Bracket Asm, Sway Bar 4939M 72140608 Retainer Spring Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 1 178024 155986...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - " MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 pEERLESSlrRANSAXLE " - _ODEL NU_BF--R LTH2000 180 / 26 I' 157113 2-" ,_a ' "-67...
- Page 49 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE o o _,_ODEL NUMBER LTH2000 PART PART DESCRmPTmON DESCRmPTmON 772151 Cover L,H, 786196 Spacer .625.765 770135 Case 792201 Spring 776355 Counter Shaft 792154 OH FHHPHug 778263 Spur Gear 11T 788088A OH SeaH 3/4" 786197 NeutraH SHeeve 0572) 792141...
- Page 50 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168=E1...
- Page 51 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168=E1 883_ 1029 1022 1100 _ 798 _ 33Y21'2o9° \ 914_ 387_- 628 =' 918_ 11421 125J 1169t 198111128| 163_ 418 _ 14__1 167_1_11 lS°[_l 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 108_1 1L_130 117_...
- Page 52 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 8RmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER445777TYPE NUMBER0168=E1 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINEt 789A 1054_ lO7O 1005 L._ 332_ 695 _ [ 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 165_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868_ 883_ 334_ 1022_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET © 783 513_ 276_ 868_ 691 @...
- Page 53 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER445777TYPE NUMBER0168oE1 PART PART DESCRmPTmON DESCRmPTmON Kit-Throttie Shaft 699753 Cylinder Assembly 499805 FioabCarburetor 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 499806 Tube-Fuei Transfer Side) 499803 @$ Gasket-F_oat Bow_ 391086 SeaFOil (Magneto Side) 690994 Kit-Choke Shaft 499807 699747 O Nozzle-Carburetor 693998...
- Page 54 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273623 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168oE1 PART PART DESCRmPTmON DESCRmPTmON Cover-Air Guide 499486 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 865B 691015 o+ Seal-Valve 691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 690968 Wire/Connector-Alternator 447A 690960 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 399916 o+ Gasket-Exhaust 691008...
- Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. 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.
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