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Owner's Manual
CRI FTSMIIN°
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18.5 H P, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.2738tl
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his product
has a low emission
engine
which
operates
differently
from
previously
built
engines.
Before
you start
the
engine,
read and understand
this Owner's
Manual.
Read and follow alJ 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.
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- Page 1 Read and follow alJ Safety 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 Service ......Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT:This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghands andfeet and throw- ing objects.Failureto observethe following safetyinstructionscould resultin serious injury or death. Be awareof the mowerdischargedirec- _IWARNING: In order to preventac- ° tion and do not point it at anyone. Do cidentatstarting when settingup, trans- not operate the mowerwithout either porting,adjustingor making repairs, the entiregrass catcheror the guard in...
- Page 4 o Never carry children. They may fall off o Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere with o Removeobstaclessuch as rocks,tree safe machine operation. limbs, etc. o Never allow children to operate o Watchfor holes,ruts, or bumps. Un- machine.
- Page 5 o Be sure the area is clear of other people o Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree before mowing.Stop machineif anyone limbs, etc. enters the area. o Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven o Nevercarry passengersor children terrain could overturn the machine.
- Page 6 PROTECTmON Forward: Ground Speed t st (MPH): Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase.Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection...
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Steering Wheel Extension Adapter Steering Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Video...
- 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...
- Page 9 iNSTALL SEAT NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid, Follow the appropriate Adjust seat before tightening adjustment instruction below to remove the tractor knob. from the skid, Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard (See TO ROLL TRACTOR...
- Page 10 mNSTALLMULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSmTmON (ff previousmy removed) OF ALL BELTS Raise and hold deflector shield See the figures that are shown for replac- upright position. ing motion and mower blade drive belts Place front of mulcher plate over front in the Service and Adjustments section of mower deck opening...
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I'-,I SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
- Page 12 KN OW YOU R 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 Light Switch Attachment Position...
- Page 13 The operation of any tractor 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard...
- Page 14 o The average lawn should be cut to approxi- 1. Select desired height of cut. mately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season Start mower blades by engaging tachment clutch control, and to over 3 inches during hot months, TO STOP MOWER BLADES For healthier and better looking lawns, mow...
- Page 15 TOWmNG CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- Acidic gas can damage the fuel system MENTS of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should Tow only the attachments that are recom- be emptied before storage of 30 days mended by and comply with specifications...
- Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and o Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing below) performance and proper discharge 6, When engine starts, leave throttle material. Regulate ground speed control in choke position until engine selecting a low enough...
- Page 17 F,LL ,, DATES AS COMPLETE ..REGULAR SERV,OE f y< TSERV'OE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check...
- 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 OPERATmON and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet...
- Page 19 BATTERY NOTE: Although mukiwiscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)improve starting Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. Howm cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. ever, periodic charging of the battery with Check your engine...
- Page 20 ENGmNE OiL FmLTER CLEAN AmR SCREEN Replacethe engineoil filter every season Air screen mustbe kept free of dirt and or everyother oil change if the tractor is chaffto preventenginedamagefrom used morethan 100 hours in one year. overheating. Cleanwith a wire brushor compressedair to removedirt and stub- AmRFILTER born dried gum fibers.
- Page 21 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your o Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. tractor unless the engine and transmis= of all foreign matter. sion are covered to keep water out. Water o Keep finished surfaces and wheels...
- Page 22 Connect front links to mower deck and FRON%TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT iMPORTANT: Deck must be level side4o secure with retainer springs. Connect suspension arms to rear side. If the following front4o-back adjust- deck brackets and secure with retainer ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both springs.
- Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRmVE Measure distance between brake opeF BELT ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. If distance is other than IN/2", loosen The mower blade drive belt may be re- jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance placed without tools.
- Page 24 FRONT WHEEL TOE-iN/CAMBER Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not Install mower (See "TO INSTALL adjustable on your tractor. If damage MOWER" in this section of manual).
- Page 25 2. Connectone endof the BLACKcable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C) of Raise hood. fully charged battery. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the 3. Connectthe other end of the BLACK backside of the grill. cable (D) to good chassisground, Replace bulb in holder...
- Page 26 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 nomroad...
- Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for stop 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 acids during...
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manua[ unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE OORRECTiON WJI[ not start 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Loss of power Cutting too much grass/too 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 manuam unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower Mades will 1. Remove obstruction. 1. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower drive Replace mower drive belt. belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 SCHEMATIC BATTERY NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS BROWN EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR HEADLIGHTS OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED.
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 ELECTR.mCAL...
- Page 33 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4o20 unc 145491 Cable Ground 121305X Switch Seat 175566 Switch 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4o20 uric x 1/2 131563 Cover Termina! 178861 Solenoid 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp...
- Page 34 TRACTOR o- MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-Laser-It.stlt...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 CHASSmSAND 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, L.H. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 184272X615 Hood Assembly 184921 Bumper...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.2738i! GROUND DRIVE ddve-fender.sttt._39...
- Page 37 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 GROUND DRmVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. 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 4 Gr. 5 STD551143 Washer 123666X...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 STEERING 37_! steering...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 STEERING KEY PART DESCRiPTiON 159944X428 Steering Wheel 184706 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 18 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Draglink STD55!137...
- Page 40 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs,lcyl...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170545 Contro!, Throttle/Choke 17720408 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine, B&S, No. 31P777-0296-E1 (See Breakdown) 137352 Muffler Exhaust 165291 Gasket, Muffler 148456 Tube Drain Oi! Easy STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 169837 Shie!d, Brn/Dbr Guard...
- Page 42 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 SEAT ASSEMBLY /" seat It knob PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188719 Seat 121248X Bushing, Snap 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1ol/2 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32xlx10Ga.
- Page 43 149516 Decal, Battery 189080 Decal Decal, Lift Handle Rpicmnt 138311 186572 Decal Pad Footrest LH STLT Fender, Craftsman White ° o 184310X428 164065 Decal Pad Footrest RH STLT Strng Whl Domed 18431 lX428 156368 Decal Fender STLT Oper Inst 191840...
- Page 44 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 LiFT ASSEMBLY 161718 Fift-rh=l piece...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 LiFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133o62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 120183X Bearing Nyron BIk 629 Id 125631X Grip Handle 122365X...
- Page 46 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 MOWER DECK 105_ 102_ ;147 _o_5 117 j 29_. 42 D man=t=path stJt 4,...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Knob Custom Ova! 182032 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 149846 STD533107 Bolt 144959 WBelt 138017 Bracket Assy., Sway Bar, Front STD541437 Mulcher Cover 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 136420 STD624008 Retainer...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 PEERLESS TRANSAXLEHMODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
- Page 49 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 786026 Dowel 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792076A Flat Washer .312 ID x .059W 770128 Transaxle Case 790079 Brake Lever 776395 Countershaft...
- Page 50 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGiNE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 434_ 6641 11 _ -__, 584_ 12641_ 358 ENGINE GASKET 943 O 20@ 6170 1022_ 691_ 842 O 1266@ 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I...
- Page 51 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGiNE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 238 ® 1022 5170 1022 [ 5240 654_ 53 _ 1119_ 616_"_ 404 # 165 _1 @164 _l I_7<> 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 126<>...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGiNE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 305A 1265 1267 1070 697 '_ 544_ 1005 1044_ 803_ 310 1 1051& 363 # _'_J 783 _...
- Page 53 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 PART PART DESCR{PTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 694352 Jet-Main (Standard) 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 697228 Jet-Main (High Altitude)
- Page 54 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273811 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Solenoid-Fuel 697090 Pump-Fuel 694393 Cover-Oil Pump 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 499613 697122 EIbowqntake 697015 Filter-Pre Cleaner Cover-Air Cleaner 697153 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 699848...
- Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION //VE 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 than 15 degrees.
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