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Owner's Manual
J CRIIFTSMIIN°J
LAWN TRACTOR
21.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273523
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has a low emission engine which operates
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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
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- Page 1 For answers to your questions about this product, 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...
- Page 2 Maintenance ........Sears 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,...
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Page 3: General Operation
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- _iLWARNING: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, 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 limbs, etc. Never allow children to operate machine. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
- 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 •...
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Page 6: Customer Responsibilities
W/Filter 4.0 Pints AGREEMENTS W/O Filter 3.75 Pints Congratulations on making a smart pur- Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC chase. Your new Craftsman® product is GAP: .040") designed and manufactured for years of Ground Speed Forward: dependable operation. But like all prod-... - Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Steering Steering Extension Adapter Sleeve Shaft Steering Wheel Insert (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube...
- 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. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See...
- Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac- (If previously removed) tor, check to see that the brake is properly 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" upright position. the Service and Adjustments section...
- 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 FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
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Page 12: Motion Control
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 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 I 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 spectac es.
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Page 14: To Operate On Hills
_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower • The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the coot without either the entire grass catcher, season and to over 3 inches during on mowers so equipped, or the deflector months. -
Page 15: Add Gasoline
Transmission Engaged _CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera- tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohot or using ethanol or methanol) can... - Page 16 PURGE TRANSMISSION WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) To ensure proper operation and per- 8. When engine starts, slowly push choke formance, it is recommended that the control in until the engine begins transmission be purged before operating run smoothly.
- 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 •...
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Page 18: Lubrication Chart
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..___'__ PILL IN DATES _./O _kO_ _k_O #_O _q_3_ _' AS vooCOMPLETE _,_ _._ _£__.÷_e _÷_ _ _÷_ REGULAR SERVICE --__ _HVlOE DATES cC_:;: TB:raek; reOsPe:::i° n Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace... -
Page 19: To Sharpen Blade
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... - Page 20 V-BELTS BATTERY Check V-belts for deterioration and wear Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. ever, periodic charging of the battery with Replace belts if they begin to slip from an automotive...
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Page 21: Air Filter
IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such Oi! Drain Valve as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge. They may cause deterio- Closed and ration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Locked "-------- Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry Position cartridge. -
Page 22: Spark Plugs
MUFFLER CLEANING Inspect and replace corroded muffler and • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- Keep finished surfaces and wheels free ate a fire hazard and/or damage. of all gasoline, oil, etc. SPARK PLUG(S) Protect painted surfaces with auto- Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning... - Page 23 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE 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. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.
- Page 24 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front links an equal number Adjust the mower while tractor is parked turns. on level ground or driveway. Make sure When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
- Page 25 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE TO ADJUST BRAKE BELT Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way The mower blade drive belt may be re- down and engage parking brake. placed without toots. Park the tractor Measure distance between brake oper- level surface. Engage parking brake.
- Page 26 Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll 1. Loosen the adjustment bolt. Move the motion control lever 1/4 to around the top groove of engine pulley. Install belt through stationary idler and 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to clutching idler.
- Page 27 REPLACING BATTERY Washers e_rmWARNING: Do not short battery Retaining inals by allowing a wrench or any Rin_ other object to contact both terminals at Axle the same time. Before connecting battery, Cover remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected Square Key first to prevent sparking from accidental (Rear Wheel Only)
- Page 28 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL Choke should be closed. If it is not, SEMBLY loosen casing clamp screw and move Raise hood. choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw Unsnap headlight wire connector. securely. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at Replace...
- Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohot age at the end of the season or if the trac- or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation tor will not be used for 30 days or more. •...
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine... - Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Clean underside of mower Loss of power Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. (continued) housing. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Low oil level/dirty oil.
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. not rotate (con't) drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4.
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE STARTER BLACK (OPTIONAL) WFI]TE AMMETER SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKJE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION klOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH BLACK GROUNDING BLACK (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR SPARK (OPTIONAL) PLUG IGNITION 8LACK UNIT (2 PLUGS LINE i TWIN CYL.
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4_20 x 3/4 186491 Box, Battery 176138 Switch Interlock 183759 Harness, Light Socket (w/4152J) 4152J Light Bulb 4799J Cable, Battery 146148 Cable, Battery 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4_20 uric 145491 Cable, Ground...
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Page 36: Chassis And Enclosures
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 31 209_ /-145 chassis-Laser-lt.stlt... - Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 187846X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8_16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, LH 172!05X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490606 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 165662X558 Hood Assembly 184921...
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Page 38: Ground Drive
TRACTOR"" MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 GROUND DRIVE 159158 _.34 15 / drive-hydro.st t 53... - Page 39 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 134683 Keeper Belt Engine Peerless LTH2000 137057 Spacer Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 121749X STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD STD581075 E_Ring 10040400...
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Page 40: Steering Assembly
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering pLIt 42... - Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 175131 Front Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.FI. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.FI. 6266Fl Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...
- Page 42 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs intek-twin PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170546 Control Throttle 157103 Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear 17720408 Screw HexThd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8T 161696 Cap Fuel Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs 123487X Clamp Hose BIk Model No.
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Page 43: Seat Assembly
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 SEAT ASSEMBLY ill¢'/ ..---" 16 seat]t.knob 9 KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188716 Seat 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 180166 Bracket Fender 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 19131610... - Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 DECALS ig / J' 9 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156439 Decal Dash Panel Decal Fender Danger Sears 189647 184730 Decal Hood Side 160396 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 184728 Decal Hood Rh 138047 Decal Battery Diehard Sears 184729 Decal Hood Lh 172331...
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Page 45: Lift Assembly
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 LIFT ASSEMBLY lift-rh.lpiece PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever inner Wire Asm, STD624008 Retainer Spring 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 173288 Link Front 105767X Pin Groove 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2_13 unc 12000002 E Ring 175689 Trunnion 19211621... -
Page 46: Mower Deck
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 MOWER DECK _145 _148 106/_ 103 105 lO3_ \/F 104106 101J_ 102j " 118 _ 119" _116 42 D mamtpath stlt... - Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Housing 165723 Spacer, Retainer STD533107 Bolt 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler (94) Knob Custom Oval 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 149846 Front 144959 WBett 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" STD541437 Locknut, Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 unc STD624008...
- Page 48 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 i] ¸ !_ lo2 lel...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772151 Cover L.H. 786196 Spacer .625.765 770135 Case 792201 Spring 776355 Counter Shaft 792154 Oil Fill Plug 778263 Spur Gear 11T 788088A Oil Seal 314" 786197 Neutral Sleeve (.572) 792141...
- Page 50 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 305 _ 27 O 1019 LABEL KIT 523I_ 447A 447A 1017_ 1035 1027 1095 VALVE GASKET 883 J 865B_ 868 '_ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 447A_ 1036 EMISSION LABEL...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 4o_,,- _1022 1029 1100 209 _ 1029 11/3j 1169 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 108_ 51 _.)_.)_ 276 @ 633 e 987 e 552A 672 _ 105 _ 1123 @ 552A 975J1370...
- Page 52 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 74 I_ 573 _ 695_ 358 ENGINE GASKET KiT 3© 20 @_ 943 0 lO8OJ_ 51 _ 1022 311797_ 276 @ 31os9...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690231 Cylinder Assembly 690989 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 499585 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul Kit-Bushing/Seal 499811 Carburetor (Magneto Side) 499804 391086 Valve-Throttle Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 690993 690069 Kit-Throttle Shaft Sump-Engine...
- Page 54 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273523 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 865A 691014 Cover-Air Guide 808656 Pump-Fuel 865B 691015 Cover-Air Guide 690442 Washer (Governor Crank) 690968 °+ Seal-Valve 690960 Screw (Back Plate) 691127 690999 Plate-Carburetor Screw (Rocker Cover) 694000...
- Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4.
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