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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
17.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273380
1_
his product
has a low emission
engine
which
operates
I
differently
from previously
built engines.
Before
you start the
engine,
read and understand
this Owner's
Manual,
IMPORTANT:
Read and fellow 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, R_ebuck 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 fellow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, R_ebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 For your conve- nience, 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.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- !ng objects. Failure tO observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Be aware of the mower discharge direc- _.LWARNING: In order to prevent ac- 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,notacross. safe machine operation. • Remove obstaclessuch as rocks, tree • Never allow children to operate the limbs, etc. machine. •...
- Page 5 • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other people limbs, etc. before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...
- Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS In the state of California the above is re- quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- Gasoline 1.25 Gallons nia Public Resources Code). Other states Unleaded Capacity may have similar laws. Federal laws apply and Type: Regular on federal lands.
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer 1) Locknut (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 1/2-20 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Steering Extension Shaft Boot / !111111111 Steering 'WheelAdapter Seat (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (_(1) Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet 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 proper tightness.
- Page 9 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your 6. Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat. tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor 7. Slide seat until a comfortable position from the skid. is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
- Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM (If previously removed) After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in upright position, the Service and Adjustments section of 2.
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I'.,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION e .I ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED...
- 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. Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lever it Switch Position Ammeter...
- 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
- Page 14 • The average lawn should be cut to ap- • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- season and to over 3 inches during hot tion and engage parking brake. months.
- Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called MENTS gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa- Tow only the attachments that are recom- tion and formation of acids during storage. mended by and comply with specifications Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of of the manufacturer of your tractor.
- Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and 3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move below) throttle control to slow position. With 7. When engine starts, allow engine motion control lever in neutral (N) to run with the throttle control in the position, slowly disengage clutch/brake choke position until the engine runs...
- Page 17 MULCHING MOWING TIPS 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 18 O,TES O.TES Check Brake Operation Chask Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and interlock Systems Ik w Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level t j# Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
- Page 19 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 20 ENGINE • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. LUBRICATION • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. Only use high quality detergent oil rated NOTE; The original equipment battery on with API service classification SF-SJ. your tractor is maintenance free. Do not Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade attempt to open or remove caps or covers.
- Page 21 3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise. 4. To open, pull out on the drain valve. 5. After oil has drained completely, close Handle and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.
- Page 22 MUFFLER CLEANING Inspect and replace corroded muffler and • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free ate a fire hazard and/or damage. of all gasoline, oil, etc.
- Page 23 SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: d_h) WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5.
- Page 24 7. Push clutch cable housing guide into • Before making any necessary adjust- bracket, slide collar onto guide and ments, check that both front links are secure with large retainer spring. equal in length. 8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on •...
- Page 25 BELT INSTALLATION - Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust 1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleys if necessary. If stopping distance is and idler pulleys still greater than five (5) feet in highest 2. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves gear, further maintenance is neces- and inside all belt guides.
- Page 26 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/ Engine Pulley REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for Clutching Idler- service or replacement, itshould be purged after reinstallation and before operating the Stationary tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" Idler the Operation section of this manual. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- Center Span Keeper_...
- Page 27 If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - 1.
- Page 28 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 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol age at the end of the season or if the trac- blended fuels (called gasohol or using tor will not be used for 30 days or more. ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture _CAUTION:...
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. See =TO START ENGINE" in 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before 3.
- Page 31 "Tf_ OUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center )ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change (continued) spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Replace fuel filter. 8.
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: _ee appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Wetgmss. Poor grass 3. Allow grass to dry before discharge mowing. Mower deck not level. (continued) 4. Level mower deck. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5.
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 SCHEMATIC "° Illll BA'n'ERY .€o (Z)_L_) FUSE AMMETER ..- __(OPTIONAL) SOLENOID _l:_ STARTER t ..CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHIT E I..i ..SEAT SWITCH BLACK e_ACK (CLUTCH OFF) -G-ROUNDIN(_ - CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL)
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 ELECTRICAL ..
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery Fender 176138 Switch, Interlock 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga. 11" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga.
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 2o9 9 gp,s - 209 .209 chassis-Laser -It,stlt_27...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 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, L.H. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X558...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 GROUND DRIVE 16 3_ ,. 53 drive-hydro.slit...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transmission (See Breakdown) 169183 Strap, Torque, Lh Hydro Gear Model 322-0510 169182 Strap, Torque, Rh 165866 Rod, Shift 137057 Spacer, Axle STD561210 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 STEERING ASSEMBLY • "t! t.---.-._ "---'---37 steering pill...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steedng Wheel 175131 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. 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 ENGINE 78_16 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.1cy117...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION Control Throt/Ch 170545 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 17720408 Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model 31C707-0230-E1 Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt 137352 Gasket 1 313 Idr]n Plated 165291 148456 Tube Drain oil easy STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 169837...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140551 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 72050412 71110616...
- Page 45 Decal, Customer Maintenance 166960 Decal, Bypass Decal, Lift Handle 184730 Decal Hood Side LT1000 138311 Pad Footrest LH STLT 184899 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 184310X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 184311 X428 138047 Owner's Manual, English Decal, Battery...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 LIFT ASSEMBLY lift-rh,lpiece_3...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 MOWER DECK 106"_ 103 105 105_'_\ 7S'_/ I,,_ 101/._,,_ 104 106 lo2- >...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 137729 Washer, Hardened STD533107 Bolt 133944 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 unc 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 139888 Front 184907 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake Washer, Hardened...
- Page 50 <= _:--I i'-- i O"1 --_m 20W50 OIL/57 SEAL AND O-RING Krr ._127...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 322-0510 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 142883 Brake Puck 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142882 Puck Plate 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142887 Brake Actuating Pin 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 170410...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 24 | 1270 1019 LABEL KIT lO66 O WNER'S MANUAL ] I 1036 EMISSION LABEL J 1511...
- Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-EI 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 _o8_ 238 e 1022 10/29 -- 524 0 1022 6,6_ 404 @ 614| 2,oF 2o,/ 222_W_.J 1119_ 267 TM...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 108A _ 634A_._ 1091 186(_ 127 O 24o ,_ 137 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 1266A 0 276 _ 104 _ 127_ 231'# 987 8 105 € 137 _ 634_ 1266...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 30SA tl_' 697 _ ,o311 7s _ 579e46 1070 1(X)5 _ 3631_ 1044_ 544A " 1231 _ [-__ o_,_ I 803A 10_,_ 311A NOTE: For Rep/acement Starter Motor, See Reference 309.
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 PART PAI[T DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 697492 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 399265 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 697241 391086 Carburetor • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 697190 697106 Sump-Engine 695005 Plug-Welch...
- Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273380 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 89838 Terminal-Spark Plug Wrench-Spark Plug 692424 •+ Seal-Valve 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 690968 697122 Elbow-Intake 495877 Kit-PinionSpring Wire-Connector/Alternator 698083 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 393456 Pin-Drive Retainer 691261 Washer (Starter Cable)
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and • down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping, or loss of control.
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