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Craftsman 917.273370 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 17.5 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
175 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273370
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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 if anyone limbs, etc. 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 1.25 nia Public Resources Code). Other states Unleaded Capacity and may have similar laws. Federal laws apply Type: Regular on federal lands. A spark arrester for the Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)
  • 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 F[__ Steering Wheel Extension _St_eritg Shaft Adapter 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 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. Attachment Ignition Switch Light Switch 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 • 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 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 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _____ FiLLOATE ChoCk Operator Presence interlock Systems Check tot LOOSe Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check B_tter_, LsJvel SharpeniReplac_ Mower Blades ,_t, Clean Battery arid Termfl_els Check Tr_r_a×le Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_12 Change 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 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 CLEAN AIR SCREEN ENGINE OIL FILTER Air screen must be kept free of dirt and Replace the engine oil filter every season chaff to prevent engine damage from or every other oil change if the tractor overheating. Clean with a wire brush or used more than 100 hours in one year.
  • 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 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 'W' 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 TerrninaI Cover Keps to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C) of /Nut fully chargedbattery. 3. Connectthe other end of the BLACK Bolt cable (D) to good chassisground, awayfrom fuel tank and battery. Positiv_ TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE (Red) ORDER...
  • 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 • Out of fuel• Will not start Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes 3.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Cutting too much grass/too Raise cutting height/reduce LOSS of power fast. speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower 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. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt. belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273370 SCHEMATIC 4" BATTERY "_ED FUSE STARTER BLACK W4TE SOLENOID CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP} WNTE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH SEAT SWITCH _-LAC_ i (_) I BLACK /A_A_FMENT CLUTCH oL, o, (CLUTCH?? ' 1 GROUND,.G CONNECTOR • (OPTIONAL) SPARK •...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273370 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 Holt HIk. Fin Hex I/4-20 unc x I/2 71110408 131563 C_ver Terminal Red Solenoid...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273370 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis_Laser _/t.sUt_27...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273370 CHASSISAND 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 917.273370 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 drive-[ender, stil 23...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273370 GROUNDDRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 173937 Bolt He;< 7/I6-20 × 4 Gr. 5-1.5 Transaxle (See Breakdown) STD551143 Washer Dana D4380-140 146682 Spring Brake Return 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 123668X Pulley Transaxle 134883 Keeper Belt Engine...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273370 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273370 STEERINGASSEMBLY 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 917.273370 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-b&lcyl KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170545 Clamp, Hose Control, Throttle I23487X 17720408 Line, Fuel Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting I37040 I/4-20;<5/8 181654 Plug, Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Engine, (See Breakdown) Briggs I24028X Model No.
  • Page 41 _"_ _,_q77912 _#Ot rtOu)r6e_.,tt, l _r •. ,_ls_o us_+ ,., ",'llex,...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273370 DECALS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 158368 Decal Fender Opr. Inst. 184730 Decal, Side Panel 186377 Decal, HP Engine 146046 Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor 184728 Decal, Hood RH I86787 Decal, Panel Dash 179128 Decal, Deck I60396...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273370 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13----_ 32 / lift-rh, 1piece_3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Link, Front 159460 Lift Lever inner Wire Assembly 173288 15947I Shaft Assembly_ Lift 73350800 Nut, Hex, Jam I/2-13 unc 105767X Pin, Groove 175689 Trunnion 12000002 E-Ring...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck Parts List

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273370 MOWER DECK 103 105 106" _ 102 _o5"_, IF ill I_ lo4.'_1 fy II lo3 _ \/_F lo,i_ j'°4 9---" 4_ D man-t-palh sift 3...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273370 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42' I33944 Washer, Hardened STD533107 Bolt 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/18-I8 une Arm Assembly, Brake 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, I84907 Front 178515 Washer, Hardened...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273370 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 _.-7...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273370 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, Detect 134394...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,273370 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 584_ 1264_ 358 ENGFNE GASKET SET 24 0 943 O 741 @ 758_ 1270 20@ 5170 1022 842 O 1019 LABEL KFT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL [ 1036 EMFSSION LABEL ]...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273370 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 917,273370 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 108A _ 634A_-_ 1091 142_ _1o6 105 _1 276 I_) 95o_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 4311 1266AO 9871_ 276(_ 104 _ 127_ 231_ 105 € 1266 0 93_ 166 8 1_2 6170 63_...e 117_...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273370 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 917,273370 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 917,273370 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 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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