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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
16.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273500
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This product has a low emission engine which operates
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differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
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engine,
read and understand
this Owner's Manual.
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: Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917 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 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- _WARNING: In order to prevent ac- tion and do not point it at anyone.
- Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere with • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree safe machine operation. limbs, etc. • Never allow children to operate the •...
- 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 PROTECTION W/O Filter .95 Quarts AGREEMENTS Spark Plug: NGK BPRhES Congratulations on making a smart pur- (GAP: .030") chase. Your new Craftsman@ product is i Ground Speed Forward: designed and manufactured for years of (MPH): Reverse: dependable operation. But like all prod-...
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Extension Shaft Steering © Steering Sleeve Wheel Adapter (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Insert (4) Adjusting Seat (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (1) Washer (4) Wheels 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 @ Gauge (1) Knob...
- 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 3. Place freewheel control in disengaged position to disengage transmission Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. (See "TO TRANSPORT' in the Op- eration section of this manual). 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat 4. Roll tractor forward off skid. washer securing seat to cardboard 5.
- Page 10 CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replac- ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly...
- Page 11 These symbols mayappear on your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir 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 FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY...
- 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 Position Attachment Ignition Lift 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
- Page 14 Retainer To disengage the cruise control, pull the lever backward to "OFF" position, or fully depress the brake pedal. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.
- Page 15 TO TRANSPORT • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the When pushing or towing your tractor, be oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance sure to disengage transmission by placing section of this manual). freewheel control in freewheeling sition.
- Page 16 PURGE TRANSMISSION Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release _CAUTION: Never engage or dis- key as soon as engine starts. Do engage freewheel lever while the engine not run starter continuously for more is running. than fifteen seconds per minute.
- Page 17 MOWING TIPS MULCHING 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 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,_,_ ,_-_ ,_-_ _ ,._ _ As COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE DATES % T?:;°::r?°° Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Sharpen/Replace Check Battery Level Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxie Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change...
- Page 19 TRACTOR 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when per- shown. forming any maintenance. 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. BRAKE OPERATION Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.
- Page 20 NOTE: The original equipment battery on SAE VISCOSITY GRADES your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TEMP TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS -30 r -20, , 20 40"C...
- Page 21 ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is Foam used more than 100 hours in one year. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season.
- Page 22 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER CLEANING The fuel filter should be replaced once • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. each season. If fuel filter becomes of all foreign matter. clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu- • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free retor, replacement is required.
- Page 23 _WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 3. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5.
- Page 24 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT TO INSTALL MOWER IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to 1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest side. If the following front-to-back adjust- position. ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both 2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec- front links equally so mower will stay level tor shield to right side of tractor.
- Page 25 TO ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT 1. Depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. The mower blade drive belt may be re- 2. Measure distance between brake oper- placed without tools. Park the tractor on ating arm and nut "A"...
- Page 26 BELT INSTALLATION - 3. Repair tire and reassemble. NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves 1. Carefully work new belt down around in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square transmission cooling fan and onto the key. input pulley. 4. Replace washers and snap retaining 2.
- Page 27 INTERLOCKS RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type Weak or Dead Fully Charged plug-in fuse.
- Page 28 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 acids during storage.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. 3.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM I CORRECTION 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change Loss of power spark plug. (continued) 7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Replace fuel filter. 8.
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before discharge mowing. Mower deck not level. 4. Level mower deck. (continued) Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5.
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK • ,© AMMETER SOLENOID CLUTCH/DRAKE (PEDAL WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH WHETE B_CK B_CK G OU SPARK (OPTIONAL) PLUG BLACK IGNITION UNIT 12 PLUGS ON TWI_ CYL. ENGINES) FUEL CHARGENG SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC @ 360O RPM...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 ELECTRICAL \\//...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 7603J Tray Battery 145211 Bolt Battery 1/4-20 x 7.5 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 176138 Switch, Interlock 183759 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _1_66 ,145 chassis-Laser -It.stlt 24...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 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 184272X615...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 GROUND DRIVE • 53 drive*hydro.stlt...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. Hydro gear Model 336-0510 174901X428 Console, Shift 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 124346X 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 180825 Rod Bypass 73800500...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 STEERING ASSEMBLY __39 • r'-----_42...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 STEERING ASSEMBLY 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...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 ENGINE _115 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-Honda 2cyl 13...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170546 Control, Throttle 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) Honda Model No. GXV 530-EXA1 149723 Muffler 175484 Tube Exhaust LH 175485 Tube Exhaust RH 171877 Belt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 146629 Shield Heat Muffler...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 SEAT ASSEMBLY ÷ KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121248X Bushing, Snap 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Fender 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 Pad Footrest LH STLT 186367 Decal, Hood Side 174998X428 172331 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal, Deck 175542X428 186572 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 169210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 186758 Owner's Manual, English 179128 Decal, Deck "B" 42*...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32xl x21 Ga. 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865 Link, Lift, L.H.
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 MOWER DECK _../..67 /145 J t84 106 _ 103 t05 136_ 29 _ 42 Dman-t-path stlt 4.
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182032 Deck Asm MWR 42"weldment 141043 Guard TUV Idler STD533107 Knob Rd 3/8-16 PlstcThds Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 Unc x 184939 144959 V-Belt Mower 42" 138017 Nut Lock 3/8-16 Bracket Asm Fr Sway Bar 38/42 STD541437 165460...
- Page 50 .< _129 _>-4 CI-- r124 _108 6-Sealant (Joint d' etancheite) 57-20W50 Oil - 78.80Z (OZ de 78.820 d' Huile) 127 - Seal and O-ring Kit (Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu)
- Page 51 TRACTOR . - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 HYDRO GEARTRANSAXLE -. MODEL NUMBER 336-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 178782 Arm, Brake 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 170415 Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24 170353 Center Section, Assembly 170416 Cotter Pin 3/32 X 3/4 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 170417...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA1 CONTROL COVER CAMSHAFT STARTER CARBURETOR_-...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA1 CYLMNDER HEAD OIL PAN PISTON CONNECTING CRANKSHAFT I IGNITiON 1°...
- Page 54 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA1 FUELPUMP EXHAUST PIPE i CRANKCASE...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530, TYPE NUMBER EXA1 CONTROL CARBURETOR PART NO DESCRIPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION 6605034 ROD, JOINT 6605042 GASKET SET SPRING, CHOKE RETURN 6604847 6605067 CONTROL ASSY. (2-LEVER) 6604854 VALVE, FLOAT 6605125 FLOAT SET SPRING, STARTER 6604862 6605133...
- Page 56 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530, TYPE NUMBER EXA1 PISTON CONNECTING ROD CYLINDER HEAD PART NO DESCRIPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION RING SET, PISTON (STD) (NIP- CYLINDER 6695571 6684989 PON) 0688887 SEAL, VALVE STEM RING SET, PISTON 6604524 COVER, HEAD 6656425 PISTON (STD) 6605232...
- Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273500 HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA1 EXHAUST PIPE PART NO DESCRIPTION 6605398 GASKET, EX. PIPE 0471623 NUT, FLANGE (6MM) FUEL PUMP PART NO DESCRIPTION 5611298 PUMP ASSY., FUEL 6605216 TUBE, DIAPHRAGM 4432233 FILTER, FUEL 1226299 SCREW-WASHER (5X16)
- 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 ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater...
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