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Owner's Manual
(RI:IFTSMI:IN"
24.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
50" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRAC'I' R
Model No.
917.273220
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
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 pro, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck.and
Co., Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179
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- Page 1 CAUTION: 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 pro, Mon- Sat ment, Sears, Roebuck.and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...
- Page 2 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 purchasa. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center.
- Page 3 • Do nottry to stabilize the machine by • Turnoff 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 • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. • Never make adjustments or repairs with Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and the engine running. use extra caution when servicing them. • Grass catcher components are subject • Check brake operation frequently. to wear, damage, and deterioration, Adjust and service as required.
- Page 5 A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). designed, engineered...
- Page 6 PartsBagcontentsshown full size (1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1,.3/16 x 12 Gauge a'ner Springs (double loop) (4) Retainer Springs (single loop)
- Page 7 Parts packet separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size Seat Video Steedng Steering Sleeve Wheel Insed _(2) Front Unk Assemblies Cassett_ (2) Keys Steedng Wheel "r SteedngSleeve Extension Parts Bag Manual Slope Sheet (4) Wheels (4) Brackets _4) AdjustingBar (12) Gardage Bolts (12) CrownlockNuts...
- Page 8 Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthe factorywith 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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY -- Wheel Insert...
- Page 9 ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK °_ :_2;" .°" • _" • The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are proper- ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per- formance.
- Page 10 Retainer • Install one front link in top hole of the rCrownlock Nuts left hand front mower bracket and left hand front suspension bracket. Retain Gauge Wheel with two single loop retainer springs as shown. Mounting • Install second front link in right hand Adjusting Bar front suspension bracket only and retain with single loop retainer spnng as...
- Page 11 CHECKLIST Raisedeckto highestposition. Adjustgaugewheelsbeforeoperating Please review the following checldist: moweras shownin the Operationsec- All assembly instructions have been tionof this manual. completed. CHECKMOWERLEVELNESS ,/No remaining loose parts in carton. Forbest cuffingresults,mowershouldbe Battery is properly prepared and properlyleveled. See charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). =TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"...
- Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL...
- Page 13 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Position Ignition Switch Hourmeter Attachment...
- 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 • The average lawn should be cut to ,_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower approximately 2-1/2 inches during the without either the entire grass catcher, on cool season and to over 3 inches during mowers so equipped, or the discharge hot months.
- Page 16 NOTE: Toprotecthoodfromdamage 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 ,_/Aweather starting. meansof tyinghoodto tractor(rope,cord, RNING: Experience indicates that etc.).
- Page 17 PURGE TRANSMISSION WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F AND ABOVE) _,CAUTION: Never engage or disen- • When engine starts, slowly push choke gage freewheel lever whUe the engine is running. control in untilthe engine begins to run To ensure proper operation and perfor- smoothly.
- 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 dried clippings. mower housing is attached to tractor. Make first cut relatively high; the second •...
- Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL IN DATES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ____o_f " O,,T,, AS Y ou --," o,.c,o,..o.. Check "13re Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Sy,=ems II/' Check forLoose Fastenem lit7 I# # Lu_:at_ Chart CheckBmteryLevel CA _Replace Mower Blades Battery a nd Termklals/Recharge CheckTmr_axleCooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension...
- Page 20 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat TRACTOR treated. Always observe safety rules when per- Mandrel forming any maintenance. Blade BRAKE OPERATION Center If tractor requires more than six (6) feet Hole stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See Hex Bolt "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
- Page 21 TO CHANGE ENGINE • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. Determine temperature range expected • Clean terminals and battery cable ends before oil change. All oil must meet API with wire brush until bright. service classification SF, SG, or SH. •...
- Page 22 CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS • Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut. To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other • Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure external surfaces of the engine are kept by tightening knob. clean at all times.
- Page 23 ,_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. um ignition key "OFF"...
- Page 24 TO LEVELMOWERHOUSING • When distance "F" is 118" to 1/2" lower Adjustthe mowerwhiletractoris parked at front than rear, tighten nut "H" on levelgroundor driveway.Makesure against trunnion on both front links. tires areproperlyinflated(See NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS").
- Page 25 • Install new belt onto electric clutch pul- Check pdmary idler arm and two idlers ley. they i to that rotate freely. • Roll belt into upper groove of left hand Be sure spring is securely hooked to pri- mandrel pulley. mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous- •...
- Page 26 Left Hand Mandrel Right Hand Secondary Idler Arm Mandrel Cover Spring Anti-Sway-Bar Bracket Screw TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH W'dhParking Nut "A" The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake . Brake /_-1-1/2"-'_ that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not Operating...
- Page 27 TRANSMISSION REMOVAUREPLACE- • Retighten belt keeper above transaxle MENT pulley, • Place belt around clutching idiom as Should your transmission require removal shown, making sure to route belt inside for service or replacement, it should be of all belt keepers. purged after reinstallationand before •...
- Page 28 TO REMOVEWHEELFORREPAIRS TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER FRONT WHEEL • BLACK cable first from chassis and • Block up axle securely. then from the fully charged battery. • Remove axle cover, retaining dng and • RED cable last from both batteries. washers to allow wheel removal.
- Page 29 TO REPLACEHEADLIGHTBULB • Raisehood. Hood • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Headlight • Replace bulb inholder an_dpush bulb Wire holder securely back into the hole in the Connector backside of the grill. •...
- Page 30 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL • With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting The choke control has been preset at the needle in (clockwise) closing it finger factory and adjustment should not be nec- tight and then turn out (counterclock- essary, check adjustment as described wise) 1 tum.
- Page 31 Immediately prepareyourtractorfor stor- Also, experience indicates that alcohol ageat the endof the seasonor 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 which leads to separation and formation _,CAUTION: Never store the tractor with acids during storage.
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART F>ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Willnotstart =• Out of fuel. • RII fuel tank. • See "TO START ENGINE" in • Engine not =CHOKED" prop Operation section. edy, • Walt several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. • Replace spark plug• •...
- Page 33 "ROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION • Cuffing toomuch grass/too Lossofpower • Set in "Higher Cut" posi- 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 CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower b lades willnot • Frozen idlerpulley. , Replace i dlerpulley. rotete (cont'd) • Frozen blade mandrel. • Replace b lade mandrel. Poor g rass discharge • Engine speed tooslow. • Place throttlecontrol in "FAST" position.
- Page 35 TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 SCHEMATIC EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE POSITION CIRCUIT BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS C+GIB+H PTO SWITCH WILL CHANGE W]TH ENGINE _ IGNITION SWITCH C+Ft B+EIA+D SPEED.
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 114-20x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Boll 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 15,3664 SwitchIntedock Push-In 161785 Harness, Light 4152J...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150253 Rail, Frame RH VGT STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 140506 Drawbar,Gt 154914 BracketAsm., SuspChassis Lh 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 137113 BracketAsm., Fender 163976 Dash 17490620 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1-I/4 Washer 13/32 x I x 14 Ga.
- Page 40 TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 GROUND DRIVE...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nut, Crowrdock5/16-18 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 STD541431 7563R Washer, Thrust' Axle 74490548 BoltHex Flghd 5/16-18 x 3 Gr5 STD541437 Screw Hex Wsh. Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 142432 STD561210 BracketTransaxle...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
- Page 43 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944 Wheel,Stearing 137094 AxJeAsm., Front 6855M F_ling, Grease spinee Asm, L H 161849 161848 SpindleAsm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 2.5/32x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 121232X cap,_ 74781044...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273")')0 ENGINE 21 _ ÷o _j74 I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler CV26S-69526 150249 MufflerSide 1-1/8" 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 151396 Muffler Asm Guard 121361X Pulley V-Idler 150828 Belt Engine Keeper Asm VGT 86 1054-32X Bushing 140923...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - " MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTtON 72050412 Bolt,Cardage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 140124 Se_t 121249X Spacer, spur 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123740X Spdng, CprSn 140675 Strap, Fender 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 127018X BoLt, S houlder 5/16-18 x .62 19171912...
- Page 47 917.273220 DECALS "10 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Decal, Fender Decal, Engine 163204 164754 Decal, Btry Dngr/Psn Eng. Decal Hood, Craftsman, RH 149516 163916 Decal, InsertStrg Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH 164065 163917 Decal, Battery Decal, Brake ParkingSaddle 138047 140837 Reflector,Taillight Decal, Maintenance...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 LIFT ASSEMBLY • 23 20 19 18...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006x RodAsm., Lever 159187 Shaft Asm., Uft Vgt 159189 LeverAsm.,Lift Rh 12000022 E-Ring Troarc #5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1ol/4 x 16 Ga. 74780624 Bolt, FinHex 3/8-16x1-1/2 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger 122364X...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 MOWER DECK...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Mower Deck Weldment 122052X 156630 Spacer, Retainer STD541431 Nut, Crownlock5/16-18 STD541437 Nut,Crow'nlock 3/8-16 UNC 138457 Bolt,Fin Hex 3/6-16 Unc x 1- Bracketasm., Sway Bar 74760628 STD624008 Retainer, Spdng Cover, Mandrel RH 130832 Arm, Suspension,Rear (Sway...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - " MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 HYDRO GEAR THAHSAXLE - - MODEL HUMBER 222-3010L...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Locknut,Hex 5/16-18 164591 Assembly,Housing,I_H 153767 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 Shoulder Bolt 142876...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 TRANSAXLE - PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 TRANSAXLE - PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 PART DESCRIPTION 144569 Shaft, Pump 122716X Ring, Retaining 122745X Beadng, Ball 122715X Spacer 122700X seal, Lip 122699X Ring, Retaining 122767X Bearing, Cradle 122717X Seal, Up 122748X Arm,Trunnion 122749X Guide, Slot 144571...
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526 CYUNDER HEAD VALVE & BREATHER | .-,g 10-- _--28 23..,t ¢ _j,,,L i_ a t2_-6 ,3-.% 00-' 0--8...
- Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES IGNmON I ELECTRICAL AIR INTAKE .J...
- Page 58 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS ®/:/. ®"_*lS 5-_.t 11 _--13 °---e OIL PAN LUBRICATIONJ...
- Page 59 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM 1 ° ,°...
- Page 60 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 KOHLER ENGINE-MODE1 NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 24-o33-03 K_ breather coverw/gasket (Includes 2 ,3) 24-032-01 Seal, oilfiont 24-041-23 Gasket, breather Crankcase (USE: MInibkx:k) 24-096-15 Cover, breather 24-294-13 F_Ung M-0645020 Screw, hex.
- Page 61 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526 IGNmON/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15 K_t,grass screen 54-027-95 Housklg,blower (Includes2.4,and 24 113 18) (Incl. M-0545010 & 24 063 36) M-0403025 Screw, hex. cap M4xO.7x25 (4) 24-100-02 Nut, plastic(2) X-26-92...
- Page 62 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-0645025 Sc_'ew, h ex. flange M6x1.0x25 12-098-03 Starter, solenoidshift M-0839080 Screw, he)(. flange M8x1.24x80 M-0631005 Washer, plain 6 mm (2) 24-755-59 Pan, oil assembly(Includes 5- M-0841080...
- Page 63 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526 CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRIPTION 24-014-72 Crankshaft (Indudus 2) 52-139-09 Plug, cup EXHAUST PART DESCRIPTION 24-041-02 Gasket, exhaust (2) 25-072.04 Stud, MSxl.25x33 (4) 24-755-03 Gasket Set FUEL SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION 24-853-27 ICJt, carburetorw/gaskets...
- Page 64 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme I& Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not 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 plezas con entrega domicilio - 1-800659-7084 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...