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Craftsman 917.27306 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.27306 Owner's Manual

20.0 hp electric start 50" mower automatic
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Owner's Manual
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20.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
50" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOm
Model No.
917.273060
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip-
ment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am- 5 pm, Mon- Sat
Seam, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip- ment. Seam, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am- 5 pm, Mon- Sat...

  • Page 2: Operation

    Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home warranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center.

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    • Turn off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. •...
  • Page 4 repairs • Never make adjustments or the engine running. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving pads or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended when necessary. •...

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS. TORQUE: CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 6 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 © (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (E_oubl_Loop) R_tair_erSprings 1_3) (4) Retainer Springs (Single Loop)
  • Page 7 Paris packet separately in carton Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel Manual Parts Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size (2) Washers 3/8, x 7/8 x 14 Ga. (2) Shoulder Bolts (2) Centerlock (2) Keys Nuts Steering Steering Sleeve Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Extension Slope Sheet...

  • Page 8: Tools Required For Assembly

    Yournewtractorhas beenassembledatthe factorywithexceptionof those partsleft unassembled for shippingpurposes.Toensuresafe andproperoperationofyour tractor all partsandhardwareyou assemblemustbe tightenedsecurely.Usethe correcttools as necessary to insurepropertightness.Reviewthe videocassettebeforeyou begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 9/16"...

  • Page 9: Check Tire Pressure

    HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY • Lift hood to raised position. • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge bat- tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
  • Page 10 • Raise deck to highest position. • Assemble gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers, and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts. Tighten se- curely. • Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation sec- tion of this manual. CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be properlyleveled.
  • Page 11 Ii CHECKLIST Please review the following checklist: / All assembly instructionshave been completed. ,/No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). ,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight- ened securely. ,/All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overinflat- ed at the factory).
  • Page 12 Thesesymbolsmay appearon your tractoror in literaturesuppliedwiththe product. Learnandunderstandtheir meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT r 'l R N H ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED AI-rACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY REVERSE FORWARD FAST...

  • Page 13: Know Your Tractor

    KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Choke Control Height Adjustment Knob Free Wheel Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

  • Page 14: To Move Forward And Backward

    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 repairs. We recommend dard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator...
  • Page 15 • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice.

  • Page 16: Towing Carts And Other Attachments

    NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mendedby and comply with specifications...

  • Page 17: Cold Weather

    WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F AND ABOVE) • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slight- ly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.

  • Page 18: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS • "13rechains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a guide.

  • Page 19: Customer Responsibilities

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL IN DATES Check Operator Presence and Veer_ck S ystems Check for Loose Fasteners S_arPe_Rep'_e M°wor _ades LubricatTon charZ 0 Check eatte,y Leve_ _esn B=te,y_ Termi_ds Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check EnC.e o , L_v_ change E,_ OH CleanAir Filter...

  • Page 20: Brake Operation

    TRACTOR Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen per- formingany maintenance. BRAKEOPERATION If tractorrequiresmorethansix (6) feet stoppingdistanceat highspeed in highest gear,thenbrakemustbe adjusted.(See "3"0 ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual).
  • Page 21 NOTE:The originalequipmentbatteryon yourtractoris maintenance free. Do not attemptto openor removecapsor covers. Addingor checkinglevelof electrolyteis not necessary, TO CLEANBATTERY ANDTERMINALS Corrosionanddirt on the batteryandter- minalscan causethe batteryto "leak" power. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.

  • Page 22: Cleanair Intake/Cooling Areas

    CLEANAIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Toinsurepropercooling,makesurethe grassscreen,cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and extemal surfaces as necessary.
  • Page 23 _CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. um ignition key =OFP and remove key.
  • Page 24 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS'). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT ..
  • Page 25 MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION • Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown. • Install new bolt onto electric clutch pul- ley. Screws Left Hand Cover Left I. Mandrel Mower Drive Belt TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT...

  • Page 26: Belt Removal

    LeftHand Mandrel Idler A rm Spdng Anit-Sway Bar Bracket TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the intemal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required.

  • Page 27: Belt Installation

    BELTINSTALLATION • Place V part of belt intogrooves engine pulley and front V-idler, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keep-_ ers, • Route belt on right side, coming from V- idler, towards back of tractor, above midspan belt keeper and to top of transaxle pulley.
  • Page 28 Sleeves Jam Nuts TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. Repair tire and reassemble. Replace washers and snap retaining nng securely in axle groove. •...
  • Page 29 Keps Nut _ Terminal Door..___."-" " - :.--" _Positive (Red) Cable .- _ Terrain =_'_-/-_... = _""_ Negative(Black) Guard Cable _'f_L-.J// TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdll. •...
  • Page 30 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary, check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.
  • Page 31 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _,CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 32: Troubli=Shooting

    TROUBLI=SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start • Out of fuel. • Engine not =CHOKED" prop- erly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter. • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. •...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss ofpower • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Thm_e in "CHOKE" position. • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Dirty air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Faulty spark plug. • Dirty fuel filter. •...
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will not • Frozen idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. rotate (cont'd) Poor grass discharge • Engine speed too slow. • Travel speed too fast. • Wet grass. • Mower deck not level. • Low/uneven tire air pressure. •...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR . SCHEMATIC RELAy IGNmON ftwrrcH R_J_IOyA_._ CONNECTIONS NG NE CONNECTOR L STAnT I.÷S÷All _E_) _TOR--_ NOTE: {F W(R(NG|NSUILATED GARBURET(}R OULD _ REPLACEDTO PROPERLYSECURE YOUR _R_NG, . MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 OPERATO_ PRESENG_ RELAY NON.R¢_MOVABLE ---I_at TRACTOR (Ye.LOW _RS__.U_ TO LIGHT PKG,) CONNECTOR (REO W1RE) T;_V...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 74760412 7603J 145211 150109 145769 153664 STD551125 73350400 161785 4152J 4014,.I 146686 108824X 73510400 157899 160784 163S68 140403 164069 17720408 131563 145673 122822X 154963 141940 109748X 163996 NOTE: All componentd_menslons given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm NUMBER 917.273060...

  • Page 38: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES ! 17...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 150253 Rail, Frame RH 140506 Dmwbar, Gt 73800700 Nut, LockHex 7/16Unc 163976 DashYTGT2Cyl 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 17720408 Screw, ThdCut 1/4-20xl/2 145166 Support, Buttery 161023X558 HoodAsm.,PntY'l"GT 160568 LensAsrn Headlight Bur 121794X Cover, Access 17490612...

  • Page 40: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 7563R Washer, Thrust,Axle STD541437 Nut, Crowniock 3/6-16 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 140507 Wheel, HubAssembly 140080 Bolt, Hub STD551037 Wahser 13i32x13/16x16Ga. 140921 Spdng 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Topiock1/2-20 156103 AnnAsmSh_ 130564...

  • Page 42: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL STEERING ASSEMBLY PART 159944X428 137094 6855M 161849 161848 6266H 121748X 12000029 121232X 74781044 136518 73901000 121749X STD551137 STD541537 145103 137347 137155 156011 163887 159945 155105 152927 74780616 159946X428 3366R 17490612 104239)( 12000034 138136 19111610 STD551131 74760512 138059 137156 7336O600...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 ENGINE 21 _ 17 47-_, I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL ENGINE PART 161062 13200300 151396 121361X 150828 105432X 140923 143996 151346 109227X 106082X 161493 13290300 164067 164863 164415 STD551237 7392[_o00 3645J 139277 7834R 132920 STD541437 10010500 123487X 74780624 17490636 17490664 126197X STD551143 159280 128861 142040 19132007 161230 - 19131414 13280336...

  • Page 46: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR " - MODEL SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 140551 i_4cket, pivot seat 140675 St_p, Fender 127018X Bo_Shoulder 5/16-18x.62 145006 Clip, Push In, t_ged STD541437 Nut, Cmwnk_ 124181X Spdng, Seat P_,pmn 150176 Boti 3/16-18 Uric x 3/4 w/Seres 155925 Pan, Sest 121246X Bracket, MountingSwitch...

  • Page 47: Wheels And Tires

    DECALS 8 ¸ PART DESCRIPTION 164094 Decal, Dash 149516 Decal, Battery DNGR/PSN ENG Asm 163916 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 163917 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH 140837 Decal, Brake PartdngSaddle 133644 Decal, Maintenance 164757 Decal, En9 Lrg Srs Koh Pro 20 164884...

  • Page 48: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL LIFT ASSEMBLY 41 _ NUMBER 917.273060 35 17 z¢; ° 19 18...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL LIFT ASSEMBLY PART 121006X 159187 159189 12000022 19292016 74780624 125631X 122365X 122364X 2876H 146704 1635.52 139868 140_ STD541437 674A247 STD541237 143363 STD551037 5328J STD523710 127218 STD624008 73350800 130171 73680800 150233 110807X STD551037 137150 STD560907 137167 138057 155097 123935X 17490512...

  • Page 50: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL MOWER DECK NUMBER 917.273060...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL PART DESCRIPTION 156990 Mower Deck Weldment 50 STD541431 Nut, Crowrdock5/16-18 72110506 BolLCa_'rlege 5/16-18x3/4 7631J Runner,Mower LH 138457 BracketAsm., Sway Bar STD624008 Retainer,Spring 130832 Arm Suspension,Rear 850857 Bolt 9/8-24x1.25Gr.8 Patched STD551137 Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8 Unplated 140296 Washer, Ha_dB_adeMower Vented 137380...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. 222-3010L...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. 222-3010L PART DESCRIPTION 164591 Assembly, Housing,LH 164592 Assembly, Housing,RH 153765 OilSeal .984 x1.5 x .25 142876 Brake SbeftAssembly 142877 Axle Mounting HornAssembly 142878 Washer 1.Ox1.63x.08 142879 Washer 1.0 x 2.06 x .09 142929 Brake Yoke Assembly 142880 BrakeArm...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 TRANSAXLE - PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR TRANSAXLE - PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 KEY PART - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 DESCRIPTION 144569 Shaft, Pump 122716X Ring, Retaking 122745X Beadng, Ball 122715X Spacer 122700X Seal, Lip 122699X Ring, Retaining 122767X Beadng, Cradle 122717X Seal, Lip 122748X Am), Trunnion 122749X Guide, Slot...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER _m13 _RANCASE_J...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART DESCRIPTION 24-O33-O3 Kit, breather cover w/gasket (Inoiudes2,3) 24-041-23 Gasket, breather 24-096-15 Cover, breather M-0645020 Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x20 X-75-23 Plug,allen hd. 1/8" 12-351-02 Lifter,valve (4) 24-755-66 Kit, valve train(Includes 8,11,12) 24-411-05 Rod, push (4) 24-041-08...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 BAFFLESI IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND 12/L_ t_--3 AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR - - MODEL KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL IGNmON/CHARGING PART DESCRIPTION 54-756-15 Kit, grass screen (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18) M-0403025 Screw, hex. cap M4x0.Tx25 (4) X-25-92 Washer, plain5/16" (4) 24-112-04 Spacer, grass screen (4) 25-086-47 Bolt, shoulder(4) 24-157-03 12-086-14 Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 12-468-03 Washer, plain3/8".
  • Page 60 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM I ,< 22_. )IL PAN I LUBRICATION I-4_ 10/_ O"---..tl...
  • Page 61 TRACTOR - - MODEL KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 STARTING SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION M-0839070 Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70 24-096-O5 Cover, pinion M-0839080 Screw, hex. flange M8xl.25x80 12-468-01 Washer, plain 11/32"(3) 25-098-05 Starter, (Includes6-11) 12-221-01 Kit, brush 12-227-13 12-211-01 Bolt, thru (2) 12-755-54 Kit, drive...
  • Page 62 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 CRANKSHAFT I EXHAUST 2--_ FUEL SYSTEM I...
  • Page 63 TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRIPTION 24-O14-72 Crankshaft (Includes2) 52-139-(_ Plug, cup EXHAUST PART DESCRIPTION 24-041-02 Gasket, exhaust (2) 25-072-04 Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4) Short Block 24-522-16 24-782-05 Miniblock 24-755-03 Gasket Set - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 FUEL SYSTEM PART...
  • Page 64 SUGGESTED SIGHTING GUIDE GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 68 Forthe repairor replacement p arts you need delivereddirectlyto yourhome Call 71am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Pare pedir servicio...

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