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Craftsman 917.273491 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 16.5 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
16.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273491
This product has a low emission engine which operates
I1_11
differently
from
previously
built engines. Before you start the /
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. J
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow 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, 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 Safety about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • 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. • Be aware of the mower discharge direc- A(_WARNING: 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, not across. safe machine operation. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Never allow children to operate the limbs, etc.
  • Page 5 • Be sure the area is clear of other people • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree 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: Safety Rules

    PROTECTION W/O Filter: .95 Quarts AGREEMENTS SGPaark Plug: Congratulations on making a smart pur- p: .030") BPR5ES chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of Ground Speed Forward: dependable operation. But like all prod- (MPH): 2nd 1.5 ucts, it may require repair from time to time.
  • Page 7 Steering Whee! Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Extension Steering Sha_ (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Wheel Adapter Seat Gauge Wheels Wheels (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (4) Clevis Pins Ir i_(1) Knob (4) Retainer Springs Keys For Future Use (4) Washers...
  • 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 INSTALL SEAT 2. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat 4. Roll tractor forward off skid. washer securing seat to cardboard 5.
  • Page 10 CHECK DECK LEVELNESS 2. Adjust gauge wheels before operat- ing mower. See "TO ADJUST GAUGE For best cutting results, mower hous- WHEELS" in the Operation section of ing should be properly leveled. See "TO this manual. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
  • 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 PAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • 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. Light Switch Ignition Switch Position Attachment Clutch Lever...
  • 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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • 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 in place.
  • Page 15 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 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 filled the tank to the engine.
  • Page 16 MULCHING MOWING TIPS NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep the carburetor fuel mixture may need to mower housing free of built-up grass and be adjusted for best engine performance trash.

  • Page 17: Operation

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _____ _" AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE A_'__4e'_'_'_._//SvSERVIOE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and interlock Systems Check for Locce Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _,_a Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts...
  • Page 18 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 19 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL ° Keep small vent holes open. ° Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. Determine temperature range expected NOTE," The original equipment battery on before oil change. All oil must meet API your tractor is maintenance free.
  • Page 20 TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER CLEAN AIR SCREEN 2. Remove foam pre-cleaner from cover. Air screen must be kept free of dirt and 3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. chaff to prevent engine damage from 4. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it overheating.
  • Page 21 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 22 TO INSTALL MOWER FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to 1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest side. If the following front-to-back adjust- position. 2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec- ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level tor shield to right side of tractor.
  • Page 23 TO ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way The mower blade drive belt may be re- down and engage parking brake. 2. Measure distance between brake oper- placed without tools. Park the tractor on 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 has Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or and inside all belt guides and keepers.
  • Page 25 TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis. 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers ex- pense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.

  • Page 27: Storage

    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 of Ai_WARNING: Never store the tractor acids during storage.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    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" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CORRECTION I CAUSE LOSS of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt. belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 SCHEMATIC oEo o oLAoK "1 BATTERY STARTER (OPTIONAL) 8LACK • I AMMETER SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL WFflTE IGNITION SWITCH SEAT SWITCH I(NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK I BkACK BLACK BLACK (CLUTCH (_F_ GROUNDING CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) PLUG BLACK IGNITION...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 145491 Cable Ground 121305X Switch Seat 175566 Switch lgn 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 187576 Harness lgn 154336 Cover Terminal 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 141940 Protection Wire Loop 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _145 chassis-Laser -It.stlt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Assembly 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 187846X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, LH. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrel 3/8-16xl/2 184272X615 Hood Assembly 184921 Bumper Hood...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 drive-fender.stir.39...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 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...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 STEERING I_ "m-----38 j'--'----- steering._pLIt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Steering Wheel 184706 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Draglink STD551137 Washer, Lock...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-Honda 2cy1_13 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170546 187766X428 ControIChoke Control, Throttle 17720408 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 137180 Arrestor, Spark Engine, Honda, (See 179022 Tank, Fuel Breakdown) No. GXV530-EXA2 179124X428 Cap Fuel 149723...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 LIFT ASSEMBLY lift-rh,1piece 13 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189460 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc Wire Asm Inner/Sprg 73800800 Nut Lock w/VVsh 1/2-13 unc W/plunger LT 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 163552...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 SEAT ASSEMBLY ..-.16 seaUt.knob KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188719 Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 71110616 Bolt 121250X Spring 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. 123976X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Gr.
  • Page 43 186478 Decal, Lower Dash 149516 Decal, Battery 189561 Decal, Lift Handle Decal, Rplcmnt 138311 186572 Decal, Fender, Craftsman White 184310X428 Pad, Footrest LH STLT 164065 Pad, Footrest RH STLT Decal, Strng Whl Domed 184311X428 156368 Decal, Fender STLT Oper Inst...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 MOWER DECK 106 "_ 103 105 104/ 1/06 103"_ 10_ 9 _ 42_D man-t-path sUt 4.
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 MOWERDECK 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 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 7O 6A...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 786026 Dowel Pin 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792076A Flat Washer .312 ID x .059W 770128 Transaxle Case 790079 Brake Lever 776395 Countershaft 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4"...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CONTROL FAN COVER] CAMSHAFT CARBURETOR_ FLYWHEEL...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CONTROL CARBURETOR PART NO DESCRIPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION 6605034 Rod, Joint 6604847 Gasket Set 6605042 Spring, Choke Return 6604854 Valve, Float 6605067 Control Assy. (24ever) 6604862 Float Set 6605125 Spring, Starter 6604888...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CYLINDER HEAD OIL PAN PISTON CONNECTING CRANKSHAFT I REGULATOR RECTIFIER...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 HONDA ENGINE-MODELNUMBERGXV530,TYPENUMBEREXA2 CYLINDER HEAD PISTON CONNECTING PART NO DESCRIPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION 6684989 Ring Set, Piston (Std) (Nip- Cylinder 6695571 0688887 Seal, Valve Stem pon) 6604524 Cover, Head 6656425 Ring Set, Piston 6605232 Manifold, In 6604672 Piston (Std) 6605240...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 FUELPUMP EXHAUST PiPE I CRANKCASE LABELS...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273491 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2 EXHAUST PIPE PART NO DESCRIPTION 6605398 Gasket, Ex. Pipe 0471623 Nut, Flange (6mm) FUELPUMP PART NO DESCRIPTION 5611298 Pump Ass,/., Fuel 6605216 Tube, Diaphragm 4432233 Filter, Fuel 1226299 Screw-washer (5xl 6) 2449593 Bulk Hose, Fuel (5.5x8000)
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
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