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Craftsman 917.273850 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 20.0 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Owner's
Manual
CRI FTSMIIN°
20.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273850
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Before
you start
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read and understand
this Owner's
Manuak
Read and follow aH 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, Men =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 Call: Read and follow aH Safety Rules and Instructions before 1_800°659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am =5 pm, Men =Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Maintenance......... 17 Warranty..........2 SafetyRules ........... 3 Service andAdjustments...... 2 1 ProductSpecifications......6 Storage..........27 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......8 Troubleshooting ........28 Operation..........11 Repair Parts.......... 32 MaintenanceSchedule......1 7 Sears Service......B ack Cover LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin 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: Slope Operation

    mMPORTANT: This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghands andfeet and throw- ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury or death. _WARNING: In orderto preventac- ,, Be aware of the mower discharge direc- cidental starting when setting up, trans- tion and do not point it at anyone. porting,adjustingor making repairs, not operate the mower without...
  • 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. even terrain could overturn...
  • Page 5 Be sure the area is clear of other people Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree before mowing.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.
  • Page 6 QC12YC AGREEMENTS (Gap: .030") Congratulations on making a smart pur- Ground Speed Forward: chase. Your new Craftsman@ product (MPH): designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod- ucts, it may require repair from time to time. That's...
  • 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 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Steering Wheel Extension Shaft Adapter Steering Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x1-3/16 x12 Gauge ) Knob (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Video Cassette...
  • 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...
  • Page 9 mNSTALL SEAT NOTE: You may now roll or drive your Adjust seat beforetighteningadjustment tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate knob. instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. 1. Removeadjustmentknob and flat washersecuring seat to cardboard (See TO ROLL TRACTOR SKiD packingand set aside for assemblyof...

  • Page 10: Check Tire Pressure

    mNSTALL MULCHER PLATE OF ALL BELTS (ff previousmy removed) See the figures that are shown for replac- Raise and hold deflector shield ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section upright position. of this manual. Verify that the belts are Place front of mulcher plate over front...
  • 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 TEMP...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READTHINS O WNER'SMANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFOREOPERATmNG Y OUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswith your tractorto familiarizeyourselfwith the locationsof various controls and adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference. Light Switch ignition Switch Position Attachment CDtch Lever Lift Lever Ammeter Plunger Throttb/Choke Attachment Control...
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles...
  • Page 14 • The average lawn should be cut to approxi- _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower mately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season without either the entire grass catcher, and to over 3 inches during hot months. on mowers so equipped, or the deflector For healthier and better looking lawns, mow shield...
  • Page 15 BEFORE STARTmNGTHE ENGmNE TO START ENGINE CHECK ENGmNE OraL LEVEL When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will The engine in your tractor has been take extra cranking time to move fuel from shipped, from the factory, already...
  • Page 16 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled 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 ,, The speciat...
  • Page 17 FILL IN DATES AS YOU C O MPLETE J_/_G_7 REOULAR SERV,OE ,,' ZSERV,OE OATES _.',:: £.'£ e..'£ e..'£ ",o t"-' Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean...
  • Page 18 mMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, TRACTOR 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 OPERATmON and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to...
  • Page 19 • Catch oil in a suitable container. • Keep small vent holes open. Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful NOTE: The original equipment battery not to allow dirt to enter the engine your tractor is maintenance free.
  • Page 20 5. Saturateit in engineoil. Wrap it in NOTE: Operating the engine with a clean, absorbentcloth and squeezeto blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged removeexcess oil. cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to TO SERVICECARTRIDGE overheating. Replacea dirty, bent, or damagedcar- ENGmNE OraL FmLTER tridge.
  • Page 21 WARNmNG: TO AVOmD SERmOUS mNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMmNG ANY SER= VmCE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.
  • Page 22 Connect anti-sway bar to chassis Check adjustment on right side of trac- bracket and secure with retainer spring. tor. Measure distance "D" directly in front Push clutch cable housing guide into and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of bracket, slide collar onto guide and mower...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE _,_OWER BLADE DRmVE TO ADJUST BRAKE BELT Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way The mower blade drive belt may be re- down and engage parking brake. placed without tools. Park the tractor on Measure distance between brake oper- level surface.
  • Page 24 Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER around the top groove of engine pulley. Install belt through stationary idler and The front wheel toe-in and camber are not clutching idler. adjustable on your tractor. If damage Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves occurred to affect the front wheel...
  • Page 25 Hex BoUt TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Keps Nut Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each Terminal battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis. Access _,, ,_'_.'< ,..'" Door Connect one end of the BLACK cable t"...
  • Page 26 1. Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted Maintenance, repair, or replacement properly (see above). the emission control devices and systems, Start engine and allow to warm for five which are being done at the customers minutes.
  • 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 41_WARNING:...

  • Page 28: Troubleshootmng Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Wiii not start 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Loss of power Cutting too much grass/too Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower Build=up of grass, [eaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in marluamunmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEi_I CAUSE CORRECTmON Mower blades wiii 1. Obstruction in clutch Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower drive Replace mower drive belt. belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley. Frozen blade mandrel.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 SCHEMATmC "I sEo OII1 SLACK BATTERY CS_D FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE SOLENOID ...._LUTCH / BRAK_E (PEDAL WHITE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH SEAT SWITCH BLACK BLACK I BLACK BLACK ATT'MENT CLUTCH SLACK CLUTCH OFF) GROUNDING...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 ELECTRmCAL...
  • Page 33 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 145491 Cable Ground 121305X Switch Seat 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk=Fin Hex 1/4-20 unc x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal 178861 Solenoid 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-Laser-It.stlt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRiPTiON 174619 Chassis Assembly 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, LH= 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H= 17490608 ScrewThdroi 3/8-16 x 1/2...

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 GROUND DRIVE .202 drive-fender.stlL26...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 GROUND DRmVE PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON Transaxle (See Breakdown) 8883R Cover, Pedal Peerless 206-545C 175410 Pulley, Engine 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 173937 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x Gr. 5 Washer 123666X Pulley, Transaxle STD551143 12000028 Ring, Retainer 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool-Proof...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 STEERmNG g143__, "_ ....steering pl,lt 47...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 STEERmNG KEY PART DESCRiPTiON 159944X428 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, Ktip 175121 Draglink STD551137...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 ENGINE ,105 lO5_ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-kohler...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRiPTiON 170548 Control, Throttle Paddle 17720408 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine, Kohter, (See Breakdown) No=SV600-0001 188655 Muffler Exhaust 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 W/Sems 185909 Gasket, Muffler 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 LmFT ASSEMBLY 13 _ Fift-rh.l piece 3...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 LmFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON 159460 Wire Asm Hnner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/hf 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Hd 125631X...

  • Page 44: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 SEAT ASSEMBLY ÷ × seat Itknob KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188719 Seat 121248X Bushing, Snap 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split =28 x =88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
  • Page 45 Lower Dash 149516 186788 Decal Decal, Battery 189082 Decal Rplcmnt 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 186572 Decal Fender, Craftsman White 184310X428 Pad, Footrest LH STLT 164065 Decal Strng Whl Domed 184311X428 Pad, Footrest RH STLT 156368 Decal Fender STLT Oper Inst 189047...

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 MOWER DECK loo-_lo2 lo3 lo5 ,o, c ;,__-_]-i/b--, lO4_ \" _104 102/_ ;147 D man=t-path atlt...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Knob Custom Oval 182032 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 149846 STD533107 Bolt 144959 V-Belt 138017 Bracket Assy, Sway Bar, Front STD541437 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 136420 Mulcher Cover STD624008 Retainer Spring 71081010...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE--MODELNUMBER206o545C...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE==MODEL NUMBER 206=545C KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON 772147 Transaxle Cover 786026 Dowel Pin 780086A NeedIe Bearing 5/8" 792076A Flat Washer =312 ID x =059W 770128 Transaxle Case 790079 Brake Lever 776395...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER SV600,TYPE NUMBER 0001 CYUNDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER CRANKCASE 24 .._...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 KOHLER ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER SV600,TYPE NUMBER 0001 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRmPTmON DESCRmPTmON 20 096 03-S Kit, vaive cover (inciudes Crankcase (USE: Short Biock 20 041 04-S Gasket, vaHve cover 20 522 01) M-645020-S Screw, hex. fiange M6xl.0x20 25 139 57-S Piug, sq.
  • Page 52 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 KOHLER ENGmNE-MODEL N UMBERSV600,TYPE NUMBER0001 mGNmTmONIELECTRmCAL BLOWER HOUSmNG AND BAFFLES _! 3 AmR mNTAKE...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 KOHLER ENGmNE-MODEL N UMBERSV600,TYPE NUMBER0001 mGNmTmoN/ELECTRmCAL PART DEBCRmPTmON 20 162 02-S Screen, grass 12 086 14-S Screw, hex, fHange MlOx1,5x46 12 468 03-S Washer, spring 3/16" 20 146 02-S PHate, fan mounting 20 157 01-S X°42 o15°S Key, woodruff 20 025 05-S...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 KOHLER ENGmNE=mvmoDEL NUMBER SV000,TYPE NUMBER 0001 OraL PAN/LUBRICATION_I...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 KOHLER ENGmNE-mvmoDELNUMBER SV600,TYPE NUMBER 0001 STARTmNG SYSTEM PART DESCRmPTmON 20 098 01°S Starter assembHy, inertia drive 25 100 31°S Nut, hex. serrated fHange (2) OIL PAN/LU BRICATION PART DESCRIPTION 20 040 02-S Kit, dipstick assembHy(Hn o dudes 2) 20 153 01-S O-Ring, dipstick (2)
  • Page 56 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 KOHLER ENGmNE=iVIODEL NUMBER SV600,TYPE NUMBER 0001 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT 2--D...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850 KOHLER ENGmNE-mvmODEL NUMBER SV600,TYPE NUMBER 0001 CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRmPTmON 20 014 14°S Crankshaft (inciudes X°42° 15°S Key 3/16" 20 043 12°S Gear, crankshaft EXHAUST PART DESCRIPTION 25 072 04-S Stud, exhaust (2) 20 041 12°S Gasket, exhaust 20 522 01 Short Block...
  • Page 59 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 WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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