Craftsman 917.273590 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
LAWN TRACTOR
18.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273590
This 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.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
op er at ing this equipment.
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  • Page 1 Marca de Fábrica / Marca de Servicio de Sears, Roebuck and Co. Marque de commerce / Marque déposée de Sears, Roebuck and Co. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 192838 5.12.04 MH Printed in U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/crafts man...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    fi rst 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be avail- able 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: Safety Rules

    SERVICE NOTES SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing 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 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 SAFETY RULES BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 • Never carry children. They may fall off PART PART • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere with...
  • Page 5 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 SAFETY RULES BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) (MagnetoSide) 694352 Ø Jet-Main (Standard) 391086 •...
  • Page 6: Product Specifi Cations

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS In the state of California the above is re- TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 Gasoline nia Public Resources Code). Other states...
  • Page 7 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 UNASSEMBLED PARTS BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 1264 Bubble Level Mower Leveling Wrench 1263 1035 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1270 1017 (1) Oil Drain Tube 1022 For Future Use Video Cassette...
  • Page 8: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before PART PART DESCRIPTION you begin. DESCRIPTION When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means when you are in the oper-...
  • Page 9 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 6. Start the engine. After engine has INSTALL MULCHER PLATE started, move throttle control to idle PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C (If previously removed) position. 1. Raise and hold defl ector shield in 7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full up right po si tion.
  • Page 10 ✓ CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 MOWER DECK The tires on your tractor were over in - Before you operate and enjoy your new fl ated at the factory for shipping pur pos es. trac tor, we wish to assure that you receive...
  • Page 11: Operation

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 OPERATION MOWER DECK These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH SLOW CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 LIFT ASSEMBLY 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 13 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 The op er a tion of any trac tor can result in foreign objects thrown into LIFT ASSEMBLY the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Al ways wear safety glass es or eye shields while op er at ing your trac tor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs.
  • Page 14 • For best cutting performance, grass over TO STOP MOWER BLADES - TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 6 inches in height should be mowed disengage at tach ment clutch con trol. DECALS twice. Make the fi rst cut relatively high;...
  • Page 15 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH - Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid SEAT ASSEMBLY MENTS engine problems, the fuel system should Tow only the attachments that are rec om - be emptied before stor age of 30 days mend ed by and comply with spec i fi...
  • Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and • Always operate engine at full throt tle TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 when mowing to assure better mowing below) ENGINE performance and prop er dis charge of 6. When engine starts, leave throttle material.
  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 and fl at washer in exact order as STEERING Always observe safety rules when per- shown. form ing any main te nance. 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft.
  • Page 19 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 NOTE: The original equipment battery on TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL your tractor is maintenance free. Do not STEERING Determine temperature range expected attempt to open or remove caps or covers. before oil change. All oil must meet API Adding or checking level of elec tro lyte is service classifi...
  • Page 20 1. Pull up on air fi lter cover handle and Clean out chaff and debris TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 rotate towards engine. GROUND DRIVE Air Screen 2. Remove cover. 3. Carefully remove air fi lter cartridge and pre-cleaner from base.
  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS GROUND DRIVE WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
  • Page 22 8. Place fl at washer and clutch spring on Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 00598 Mower to Mower to idler pulley bolt and secure with small CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES Ground Ground retainer spring.
  • Page 23 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 • To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” Idler Pulleys Mandrel Pulley from trunnion on both front links. Tighten CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES nut “E” on both front links an equal num- ber of turns. The two front links must remain equal in length.
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 freely, the transaxle is in neu tral. ELECTRICAL Park the tractor on level surface. En gage 2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the parking brake.
  • Page 25 TERY bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- securely. TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame 7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to ELECTRICAL and smoking ma te ri als away from bat- negative (-) bat tery terminal with re- ter ies.
  • Page 26 ENGINE IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273590 valve and the seat in carburetor may result SCHEMATIC Maintenance, re pair, or re place ment of the if screw is turned in too tight. emission con trol de vic es and sys tems, which...
  • Page 27: Storage

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: STORAGE See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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 Mower blades will 1.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE...

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