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Owner's Manual
CRRFT.TMRN °
LAWN TRACTOR
24.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273620
r_
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 equip-
ment,
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 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat ment, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Warranty..........2 Serviceand Adjustments.....19 SafetyRules .......... 3 Storage..........27 ProductSpecifications ......6 Troubleshooting ........28 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... 7 Repair Parts......... 32 Sears Service......B ack Cover Operation..........9 MaintenanceSchedule......15 Maintenance........1 5 LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructions in the owner'smanual, Searswill repair or replacefree of charge any parts that are foundto be defectivein materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Searswill...
- 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. WARNING: In order to prevent • Never direct discharged material accidental starting when setting toward...
- Page 4 II. SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the Slopes are a major factor related to loss of blades shut off. They may fall off and control and tip-over accidents, which be seriously injured or interfere with result in severe injury or death.
- Page 5 • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom Check their proper operation regularly. the truckor trailerand refuelit on the • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, ground.If this is not possible,then other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable spillage and remove any fuel-soaked container,ratherthan from a gasoline debris.
- Page 6 REPAIR PROTECTION W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints AGREEMENTS Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC Congratulations on making a smart pur- (Gap: .040") chase. Your new Craftsman® product is Ground Speed Forward: designed and manufactured for years of (MPH): Reverse: dependable operation. But like all products,...
- Page 7 Keys (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Video Cassette Slope Sheet Bubble Level Mower Leveling Wrench Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. ADJUST SEAT When right or left hand is mentioned 1.
- Page 8 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM (See TO DRIVE TRACTOR SKID Operation section location After you learn how to operate your trac- controls) function tor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in _WARNING: Before starting, read, un- derstand and follow all instructions in the...
- Page 9 These symbols may appearon your tractoror in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir 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 TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY...
- 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. ht 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 GAUGE WHEELS TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted _WARNING: Do not drive up or down when they are slightly off the ground when hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do mower is at the desired cutting height not drive across...
- Page 13 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL parking brake. The engine in your tractor has been Place motion control lever in neutral shipped, from the factory, already filled (N) position. with summer weight oil.
- Page 14 3. Allow one minute for transmission tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake warm up. This can be done during pedal. engine warm up period. 8. Slowly move motion control lever for- • The attachments can be used during ward, after the tractor moves approxi- the engine warm-up period...
- Page 15 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 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades li_s Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check...
- Page 16 TRACTOR NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. Always observe safety rules when per- Remove blade bolt by turning counter- forming any maintenance. clockwise. BRAKE OPERATION Install new or resharpened blade with If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stamped "THIS SIDE UP"...
- Page 17 ENGINE ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. LUBRICATION • Keep battery and terminals clean. Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Keep battery bolts tight. with API service classification SG-SL • Keep small vent holes open. lect the oil's SAE viscosity grade according •...
- Page 18 CLEAN AIR SCREEN 7. Refill enginewith oil through oil fill dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. Air screen mustbe kept free of dirt and For approximatecapacitysee "PROD- chaff to preventenginedamage from UCT SPECIFICATIONS" s ection of this overheating.Cleanwith a wire brushor manual.
- Page 19 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 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, IMPORTANT: 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 Adjustment FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: 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 Nut "D"...
- Page 22 18.Engagebelt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket. R.H. Mandrel Cover Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged Position) Clutch Pulley Idler Pulleys Mandrel Spring Arm R.H. Sus Primary Idler Arm TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE Remove any dirt or grass which have accumulated around mandrels (SECONDARY)
- Page 23 17. Reinstall mower to tractor (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section manual). Secondary Idler Idler Arm Pulley L.H. Sp ling Mandrel Secondary Spring Arm Center Mandrel Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission...
- Page 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TRANSMISSION 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. Headlight Wire not adjust - damage may result.
- 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:...
- 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. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 3. Wet grass. Poor 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 917,273620 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) ;EATS (NOT OCCIIPIFF)/ FUEL, LBLU E //\\ LINE ' OPERATOR PRESENCE II-'--/ RELAY #1 I " PLUGGAP _li' __ q' ) %_-- IGNITIONuNIT _LF_ FUEL SHUT-OFF...
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273620 ELECTRICAL 24._.
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273620 ELECTRICAL 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, Interlock 175688...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273620 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 21)9 "_¢_166 chassis-stealth,stlt...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273620 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 163967X428 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...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273620 GROUND DRIVE 1202 165 156 24 ./_ drive-hydro,stlt...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273620 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle, HydroGear, Model 174607 Pulley, Engine Washer Number 314-0510 (See Break 10040700 down) 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 165866 Rod Shift Fend. 169183 Strap Torque 179334 Clutch Electric 169182 Strap Torque 76020416 Pin Cotter...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273620 STEERING ASSEMBLY i_ s I steering stealth prem...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273620 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25132 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 175121 Link Drag 10040600...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273620 ENGINE 17_------___ ,,_%--- 33 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine=bs intek=twin 39...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273620 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 175437X428 Control 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...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273620 SEAT ASSEMBLY 24 i seat Itknob PART PART 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 318-16 unc x 1 121249X Spacer Split 28x .88 Zinc...
- Page 43 Wheel 186242 Decal, Hood RH 177955 Decal Fender, Cruise 186243 Decal, Hood LH 156811 Decal Fender Opr. 186572 Decal, Seat Craftsman 149516 Decal Battery 146046 Decal, V-Belt, Drive Schematic 186331 Decal Hood, Side Panel 180978 Decal, Hood 177889 Decal Grille...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273620 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273620 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 179504 Plunger Assembly 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 138284 Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing, Nylon 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted 175370 Link, Lift, LH. 175371 Link, Lift, R.H.
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273620 MOWER DECK 122_ mower deck.48prem stlt...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273620 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 175820 Pulley Idler Flat 138017 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 uncx 1 Gr. 5 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 74780616 4939M Retainer Spring 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 1 178024 Bar Sway Deck...
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- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273620 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170408 Rotor, Brake 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142883 Brake Puck 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142882 Puck Plate 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 142887 Brake Actuating Pin...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273620 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273620 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1 883_ 1029 1022 1100 _ 798 _ 33Y21'2o,° \ _° _'_& I _o_ 914_ 387_- 628 =_ 918_ 11421 1169t 198111128| 163_ 418 _ 1'__1, _1 16_1_11 15°[_1 108_1 b_130 95.
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273620 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE_ 789A 1054_ lO7O 1005 L_ 332_ 695 _ [ 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 165_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868_ 883_ 334_ 1022_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET ©...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273620 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699753 Cylinder Assembly 499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 499806 Float-Carburetor Side) 499803 Tube-Fuel Transfer 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 690994 05 Gasket-Float Bowl 699747 Sump-Engine 499807...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273620 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Cover-Air Guide 499486 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 865B 691015 •+ Seal-Valve 691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 690968 Wire/Connector-Alternator 447A 690960 Screw(Air Guide Cover) 399916 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 690970...
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