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Craftsman 917.273320 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.273320 Owner's Manual

26.0 hp electric start 50" mower automatic garden tractor
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Owner's Manual
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26.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
50" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.273320
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTIONi
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
Seam,
Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
iL 60179

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  • Page 1 CAUTIONi For answers to your questions about this product,Call: 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. Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home warranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the...
  • Page 3 • Do nottry to stabilize the machine by •Tum off blades when not mowing. putting your foot on the ground. • Stop engine before removing grass • Do not use grass catcher on steep catcher or unclogging chute. slopes. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
  • Page 4 • Never make adjustments or repairs with • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and the engine running. • Grass catcher components are subject use extra caution when servicing them. to wear, damage, and deterioration, •...

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service CONGRATULATIONS on your pur hase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
  • Page 6 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Shoulder Bolt -...J 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob (2)_Washers 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gai_i (3) Retainer Springs (Double Loop) (2) NylonLocknuts3/8-16 lll!lll ill IU (2) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1 (4) Retainer Springs (Single Loop)
  • Page 7 Partspacket s eparately incarton PadsBagcontents n otshown full size Seat Video Steering Steering Cassette Sleeve Wheel Insert <_ _(2) Front Unk AssembliJ Nose Roller (2) Keys Steering Wheel SteedngSleeve Extension Parts Sag Manual Slope Sheet (4) Brackets (4) Adjusting Bar 5/16-18 x 5/8 3/8-16 (41 Locknut 3/8-16...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledat the factory_with e xceptionofthosepartsleft 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. Review the video cassette before you begin.
  • Page 9 CHECKBATTERY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were ovednflated • Uft hood to raised position. at the factory for shipping purposes. • If this battery is put into service after Correct tire pressure Is important for best month and year indicated on label (label cutting performance.
  • Page 10 TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER Tab Hole "B" Bracket • Position brackets, 17/32 x 718 x 16 gauge washers, and nose roller between deck Nose Roller mounting brackets as shown. Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown. • Install 3/8-16 x I hex bolts and 3/8-16 lock nuts as shown.
  • Page 11 • Placethe suspension arms on inward H CHECKLIST pointingdeckpins. If necessary,rock Please review the following checklist: andraisefront of mowerto aligndeck ,/ All assembly instructions have been pinswiththe holesin suspensionarms. completed. Retainwith doubleloop retainerspdngs 4' No remaining loose parts in carton. with loopsdown as shown.
  • Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning. REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW BAI-rERY CAUTION OR WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED...
  • Page 13 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrations withyour tractorto familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch PosiUon Hourmeter Ignition Switch Ammeter Attachment Clutch Switch Throttle Control Lift Lever Plunger Clutch/Brake Pedal...
  • Page 14 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 stan- dard safety glasses.
  • Page 15 approximate and may vary depending • ,CAU'rION: Do not operate the mower upon soil conditions, height of grass and without either the entire grass catcher, on types of grass being mowed. mowers so equipped, or the discharge • The average lawn should be cut to guard in place.
  • Page 16 NOTE: Toprotecthoedfromdamage IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera- whentransportingyourtractoron a truck tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean or a trailer,be surehoodis closedand winter grade gasoline to help insure good securedto tractor. Usean appropriate cold weather starting. meansof tyinghoodto tractor(rope,cord, ,_.WARNING: Experience indicates that etc.).
  • Page 17 WARMWEATHER STARTING (50 ° F PURGE TRANSMISSION AND ABOVE) _,CAUTION: Never engage or disen- • When engine starts, slowly push choke gage freewheel lever while the engine is control in until the engine begins to run running. smoothly. If the engine starts to run To ensure proper operation and perfor- mance, it is recommended that the trans-...
  • Page 18 MOWING TIPS • If grass is extremely tall, it should be • Tire chains cannot be used when the mowed twice to reduce load and possi- ble fire hazard from dded clippings. mower housing is attached to tractor. Make first cut relatively high; the second •...
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL REGULAR SERVICE ATES AS YOU COMpLETE f_,_//_' Y_'/"_y,/_(*/_ ___'_- R VICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check forLoose Fasteners !_'7 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Check Battery Level Lubrication Chart claan Battery and Terminals Check Transexle Cooling Adjust Blade Bet(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Bet(s) Tension...

  • Page 20: Operation

    IMPORTANT: 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 hex bolt, lockwasher and BRAKE OPERATION flat washer in exact order as shown. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet •...
  • Page 21 • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tighL • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. TO CLEAN BATFERY AND TERMINALS Change the oil after every 50 hours of Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter- operation or at least once a year if the minals can cause the battery to "leak"...
  • Page 22 CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge To insure proper cooling, make sure the or use pressurized air, as this will damage grass screen, cooling fins, and other the cartridge. extemal surfaces of the engine are kept •...
  • Page 23 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the elec- trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure- of all foreign matter. i Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. tor are covered to keep water out. Water Keep finished surfaces and wheels free in engine can result in a shortened engine of all gasoline, oil, etc.
  • Page 24 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • To raise front of mower housing, loosen nut "H" from trunnion on both front links. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked Tighten nut =G" on both front links an on level ground or driveway. Make sure equal number of rums.
  • Page 25 • Install new belt onto electric clutch pul- • Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely. ley. • Be sure spring is securely hooked to pri- • Roll belt into upper groove of left hand mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous- mandrel pulley.
  • Page 26 Left Hand Idler Pulley Right Hand Mandrel Cover Anti-Sway-Bar Bracket TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH • Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake necessary.
  • Page 27 BELT INSTALLATION NOTE: If for any reason the effort to move the motion control lever becomes • Place V part of belt intogrooves engine pulley and front V-idler, making too excessive, reverse the above adjust- sure to route belt inside of all belt keep ment procedure by loosening Iocknut 1/4 turn.
  • Page 28 The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system. Do not use your_tractor battery to start other vehicles. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - • Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat- tery, taking care not to short against chassis.
  • Page 29 IMPORTANT: Do not adjust for maximum KepsNut HexBoR spring tension when using light attach- ments such as a mower• Adjust lift lever spdng to aid in lifting attachment. Do not overpower spring. When removing attach- ment, always adjust spring tension to its lowest position.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    ENGINE Closed For Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non- road engine repair establishment or indi- vidual. Warranty repairs must be per- formed by an authorized engine manufac- turer's service outlet.

  • Page 31: Service And Adjustments

    Immediately prepareyourtractorforstop Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (caBed gasohol or using ageat the end of the seasonor if the trac- torwill not be usedfor 30 days or more. ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation _,.CAUTION: Never store the tractorwith acids during storage.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM • Fill fuel tank. Will not start • Out of fuel. • See "TO START ENGINE" in • Engine not =CHOKED" prop- Operation section. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. •...
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE • Set in "Higher Cut"posi- Loss of power • Cutting too much grass/too fast. tion/reduce speed. • Throttle in "CHOKE" position. • Adjust throttle control. • Clean underside of mower hous- • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will not • Frozen idler pulley. • Replace idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. rotate (cont'd) • Replace blade mandrel. Poor grass discharge • Engine speed too slow. • Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
  • Page 35 SCHEMATIC TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 NGINE COI_EC...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 BoltHex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray. Battery 145211 Bolt Wet BTR 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon1/4" Wet Battery 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 161785...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150253 Rail, Frame RH 154914 BracketAsm., Susp ChassisLh 140506 Drawbar,Gt 137113 BracketAsm., Fender 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Une 17490620 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 163976 Dash 19131614 Washer 13/32 x I x 14 Ga.
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Plate Console Shift 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 151179 7563R Washer, Thrust, A_de STD541431 Nut, Crowniock5/16-18 BoltHex Flghd5/16-18 x 3 Gr5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 74490548 Screw Hex WshoHi-Lo 1/4-1/2 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 142432...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR * " MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 STEERING AsSF'_BL_/'...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944 Wheel, Steafing 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Flt6ng,Grease 161849 SpindleAsm, LH 161848 SpindleAsm., RH 6266H Bsering, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 121232X Cap, Spindle 74781044...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 ENGINE 21_20 _j74 I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION ..Engine(See Breakdown)KohlerModel CV26S-69526 150249 Muffler Side 13200300 ElbowSTD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 1513.96 MufflerAssemblyGuard 121361X PuneyV-Idler 150828 Keeper Asm Bolt EngineVgt 96 105432X Bushing 140923 Clutch Electric 143996 Pulley Engine 151346 Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 YT/GT...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 121249X Spacer, S pltt 140551 Bracket, PivotSeat 123740X 140675 Strap, Fender Spring,Cprsn 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Rg Gr. 5 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12...
  • Page 47 Decal, Hood, LH 151448 Decal, Grille 140837 Decal, Brake ParkingSaddle 150333 Decal, Cap Cnsmr Help Une 133644 Decal, Maintenance 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 106202X Reflector,Taillight 156439 Decal, Fender, Danger 163223 Decal, Fender Hyd/AutoWhite 4900J Decal, Clutch/Brake 146790 Decal, V-Belt Ddve Schematic 138311 Decal, Handle LFT Hieght Adj.
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 17...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X RodAsmo,Lever 159187 Shaft Asm., LiftVgt 159189 LeverAsm., Uft Rh 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 19292016 Washer 29i32x1-1/4x16Ga. 74780624 Belt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 125631X Grip, Handle Ruted 122365X Button, Plunger 122364X Plunger,Lever Lift 2876H...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 MOWER DECK 103102 106____ 04 105 101_ "_,_102...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156990 Mower Deck Weldment STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3_-16 Uoc STD541431 Nut, Crowelock 5/16-18 74760628 Boll,Fin Hex 3/8-16 Uocx 1- 138457 BracketAsm., Sway Bar Cover, Mandrel RH STD624008 Retainer,Spring 137200 Screw,Thd Roll 114-20x 5/8 130832...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP'TK)N 164591 Assembly,Housing.LH 153767 Lscknut, Hex 5/16-18 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 164592 Assembly, Housing,RH 142904 153765 Oil Seal .984 x 1.5 x .25 142905 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1 ShoulderBolt...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 TRANSAXLE- PUMP- MODELNUMBER BU-10L-122...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 TRANSAXLE - PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 PART • DESCRIPTION 144569 Shaft, Pump 122716X Ring, Retaining 122745X Bearing,Ball 122715X Spacer 122700X Seal, Lip 122699X Ring, Retaining 122767X Beadng,Cradle 122.717X Seal, Lip 122748X Arm,Trunnion 122749X Guide, Slot 144571 HousingKit, Transmission...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE & BREATHER II,,+ _/.11 i €_::3 _-. o--|...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526 CRANKCASE CYUNDER/R EAD/VALVE/B REATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-033-0_ 24-032-01 Seal, oilfront Kit, breather coverw/gasket (includes 2,3) Crankcase (USE: Miniblock) 24-041-23 Gasket, breather 24-294-13 Fitting 24-096-15 Cover, breather 12-380-17 Pin, dowel locating(6) M-0645020...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526 IGNITION I ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES J 0.-.-4 s_-V I;/I AIR INTAKE j...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526 IGNmON/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15 KR,grassscreen 54-027-95 Housing,blower (Includes2-4,and 24 113 18) (Incl. M-0545010 & 24 063 36) M-O403025 Screw, hex. cap M4xO.7x25 (4) 24-10002 Nut,plastic(2) X-26-92...
  • Page 60 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS ° "_ ®/ 18--e 1t_,_ •/14 lS _ °-_ OIL PAN LUBRICATION...
  • Page 61 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-098-03 Starter,solenoid shift M-0645025 Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 M-0839080 Screw, hex. flange M8x1.24x80 M-0631005 Washer, plain6 mm (2) M-0841080 24-755-59 Nut, hex.
  • Page 62 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM "_...
  • Page 63 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273320 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Kit, carburetorw/gaskets 24-014-72 Crankshaft (Includes2) 24-853-27 52-139-09 Plug,cup (Includes 2-6) 24-041-15 Gasket, carburetor 24-053-27 Carburetorassembly EXHAUST (For informationonlynot availableseparately) PART (Includes24 234 02 2475718,2475719,24757 DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 67 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15"), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent Upping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 68 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1.800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio...