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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
180 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273752
This product has a low emission engine which operates
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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 Call: Read and follow all Safety 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 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 • Be sure the area is clear of other people • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree before mowing. Stop machine if anyone limbs, etc. enters the area. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...
- Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working Gasoline 1.25 order by the operator. Capacity and Unleaded In the state of California the above is re- Type: Regular quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) nia Public Resources Code).
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 _£ Steering Extension Adapter Steering Wheel teering Shaft Boot Seat (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet...
- 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 5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as- NOTE: You may now roll or drive your semble adjustment knob and flat tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor washer loosely. Do not tighten. from the skid. 6.
- Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM (If previously removed) After you learn how to operate your trac- 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in tor, check to see that the brake is properly upright position. adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in 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 NIGH CHOKE FAST 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 Attachment Position 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 Lift • The average lawn should be cut to approxi- Lever High Position mately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season Attachment and to over 3 inches during hot months. Clutch Lever For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. •...
- Page 15 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL When starting the engine for the first time 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 COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and • Always operate engine at full throttle below) when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of 6. When engine starts, leave throttle material. Regulate ground speed by control in choke position until engine selecting a low enough gear to give the warms up and begins to run roughly.
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE 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 V-Belts 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 OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
- Page 19 BATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°E ever, periodic charging of the battery with Check your engine oil level more frequent- an automotive charger will extend its life.
- Page 20 ENGINE OIL FILTER CLEAN AIR SCREEN Replace the engine oil filter every season Air screen must be kept free of dirt and or every other oil change if the tractor is chaff to prevent engine damage from used more than 100 hours in one year. 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 REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE 2. Measure distance between brake oper- BELT ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. 3. If distance is other than 1-1/2", 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 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not 6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL adjustable on your tractor. If damage has MOWER"...
- Page 25 2. Connect one end of the BLACKcable Terminal Cover • Keps to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C) of fully chargedbattery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK ,/Nut Bolt cable (D) to good chassisground, awayfrom fuel tank and battery. Positive TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE...
- Page 26 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 27 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 28 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" 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 CAUSE 3ORRECTION 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 917.273752 SCHEMATIC ,,I, RED I Ill o cK BATTERY FUSE STARTER 6LACK (OPTIONAL) WHITE AMMETER SOLENOID CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH BLACK BLACK _AT_T,ME_LUTCH_ GROUNDING BUCK (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR SPARK (OPTIONAL) BLACK IGNITION UNIT...
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 uric x 3/4 176689 Box Battery 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 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212 -- _145 chassis-Laser -It.stltl...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 187846X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 174996 Panel, Dash, LH. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X613 Hood Assembly 184921...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 GROUND DRIVE 7-89 ¢120 26 27 drive-fender.stlt...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 175410 Pulley, Engine Peerless 206-545C 173937 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5-1.5 Thr. STD551143 Washer 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4 x 1/2 unc 12000028...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 STEERING ASSEMBLY s eering._pl,lt =47...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 184704X428 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 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.lcy[ KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 170545X505 Control, Throttle/Choke 123487X Clamp, Hose 17720408 137040 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Line, Fuel 181654 Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2 Plug Drain Oil Easy 124028X Engine, B&S Model Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 LIFT ASSEMBLY lift-rh,lpiece_3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring STD624008 Retainer Spring 173288 Link Front W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 unc 105767X Pin Groove 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 73800800...
- Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 SEAT ASSEMBLY ill:</:/ _..--- seat It.knob_9 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 180166 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 ld 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 19131610...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 DECALS KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156368 Decal, Oper. Instr. 183827 Decal, Dash Panel 188958 Decal, Replacement 160396 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 186280 Decal, Hood, R.H. 179128 Decal, Deck B 42" 186281 Decal, Hood, L.H. 164065 Decal, Steering 138047...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 MOWER DECK 106"_ 103 105 102 _' i147 _116 113 117 _ 118_ D man*t*path stlt 3...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 141043 165892 Guard, TUV Idler Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 184939 Knob Custom Oval STD533107 Bolt 138017 144959 V-Belt Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front STD541437 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck STD624008 136420 Mulcher Cover...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 1426...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 770128 Transaxle Case 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 776395 Countershaft 792075...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 718 _ o84_ 11 584_ I 1330 R EPAIR MANUAL I 307_ 1264_ 11329REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 943 0 741@ 127o T 20 @ 6,7Q 1022 524 _ 8420...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET 617 0 1022 238 @ 13 _ B42J 1022 6170 1029 616 _. 1022 851 _'_ 265_ 267 _ 309A _ 803(_ 310_ ,7o.46_ _o_ 1267 1070 1005...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 105A 127A 276A@ 947A@ NIKKIJ 1127 947_ 276@ 950_ 1266A_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 527_ 276 @ 1266 0 121ACARBURETOR OVERHAUL 121CARBURETOROVERHAULKIT 6170 104 _;_ 1270 231_ 987_) 634A _ 1266 I 276@ 127AO...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690577 Q Seat-Inlet 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 108A 695419 Valve-Choke (Nikki) 697188 Sump-Engine 694352 Q...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 692424 Terminal-Spark Plug 497608 Brush Set 690968 Seal-Valve 495859 Armature-Magneto 691108 Screw (Rocker Cover) 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature) 690589 • SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover) 691043 Plug-Spark...
- 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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