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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMIIN°
18.5 HE 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273631
i_]
his product
has a mowemission
engine which
operates
differently
from previously
built engines.
Before you start the
engine,
read and understand
this Owner's
Manual.
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 o 5 pm, Men o 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 Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman built engines. Before you start the engine which operates this Owner's Manual.
  • Page 2 Warranty... 2 SafetyRules ... 3 ProductSpecifications... 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation ... 8 Operation... 11 MaintenanceSchedule... 1 7 LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual, Searswill repair or replacefree of charge any parts that are foundto be defectivein materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Searswill also providefree labor for these applicablewarrantedparts for the two full years.
  • Page 3 mMPORTANT: This cutting machine ing objects. Failure to observe injury or death. _IWARNmNG: In order to prevent cidental starting when setting porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact plug. dHLWARNING: Do not coast neutral, you may lose control...
  • Page 4 Mow up and down slopes, Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. even terrain could overturn Taft grass can hide obstacles. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
  • Page 5 Be sure the area is clear of other before mowing. Stop machine enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children.
  • Page 6 3.5 Pints 3.0 Pints REPAmR PROTECTmON RC12YC AGREEMENTS Congratulations chase. Your new Craftsman® designed and manufactured dependable operation. it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection can save you money and aggravation.
  • Page 7 Bubble Level Mower Leveling Wrench (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Video Cassette Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys "'t...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned ating position (seated behind REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON Cut along dotted lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end panels lay side panels flat.
  • Page 9 Start the engine. After engine started, move throttle control position. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Slowly release clutch/brake slowly drive tractor off skid. Apply brake to stop tractor, ing brake and place gearshift neutral position.

  • Page 10: Check Tire Pressure

    CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractorwere overin- fiated at the factoryfor shipping purposes. Correcttire pressure is importantfor best cutting performance. Reducetire pressureto PSI shown in "PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS" s ection of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mowerhous- ing should be properlyleveled.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) & Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READTHINS O WNER'SMANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFOREOPERATmNG Y OUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswith your tractorto familiarizeyourselfwith the locationsof various controls and adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference. Hourmeter Th rottle/Choke Control Our tractors conform to the safety standards American National Standards anstitute. AMMETER - Indicates charging...
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor the eyes, which can result in severe glasses or eye shields adjustments or repairs. spectacles or standard HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKmNG BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.
  • Page 14 For best cutting performance, 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground mower is at the desired cutting operating position.
  • Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER rvIENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. common sense when towing. of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground cause you to lose control...
  • Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING below) 6. When engine starts, leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms up and begins to run roughly. Once rough running begins, diately move the throttle control fast position. Engine warm-up take from several seconds minutes (the colder the temperature,...

  • Page 17: Before Each Use

    F,LL ,, DATES AS COMPLETE REGULAR SERV,OE 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 Engine Oil Level Change...

  • Page 18: Blade Removal

    TRACTOR Always observe safety rutes when forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATmON If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed gear, then brake must be adjusted. "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service Adjustments section of this manual). TmRES Maintain proper air pressure...
  • Page 19 BATT E RY Your tractor has a battery charging which is sufficient for normal ever, periodic charging of the battery an automotive charger will extend Keep battery and terminals Keep battery bolts tight. Keep small vent holes open. Recharge at 6-10 amperes NOTE: The original equipment...
  • Page 20 ENGmNE OraL FmLTER Replacethe engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used morethan 100 hours in oneyear. AIR FmLTER Yourenginewill not run properly using a dirty air filter. Replacepre-cleanerafter every 25 hours of operationor every season.
  • Page 21 Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. Keep finished surfaces and wheels of all gasoline, oil, etc. Protect painted surfaces with auto- motive type wax. WARNmNG: TO AVOmD SERmOUS mNJURY, BEFORE SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake Place gearshift lever in neutral Place...
  • Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSmNG Adjust the mower while tractor on level ground or driveway. tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section manual). If tires are over or undednflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT BUBBLE LEVEL NOTE: If necessary,...
  • Page 23 To raise front of mower, loosen from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal ber of turns. The two front links must remain equal in length. When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "F"...
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOTmON DRmVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. parking brake. For assistance, belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion and position of all belt guides...
  • Page 25 TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK TERY ,_kWARNmNG: Lead-acid batteries erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged.
  • Page 26 Maintenance, repair, or replacement emission control devices and systems, are being done at the customers may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL The throttle control...
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor age at the end of the season tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _I, CAUTmON: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 28: Troubleshootmng Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. Engine properly. Engine Bad spark Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water Loose Carburetor 10. Engine valves out of adjustment. Hard to start Dirty air filter. Bad spark Weak or dead battery. Dirty fuel filter.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section CAUSE PROBLEM Loss of power Cutting fast. Throttle Build=up and trash under mower. Dirty air filter. Low oil level/dirty Faulty spark Dirty fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. Water in fuel. 10.Spark 11. Dirty engine 12.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades wiii 1. Obstruction not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged belt. Frozen idler pulley. Frozen blade mandrel. Poor grass Engine discharge Travel speed Wet grass. Mower deck not level. Low/uneven Worn, Buildup trash under mower. Mower drive belt worn.
  • Page 31 B + A1 L + A2 B + A1 NONE START B + S + A1 NONE 02781 o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 FUSE 1... 1 ©---'---_, VLUI_,n/Dn_B.[- (PEDAL % ... Rm_ ... i E I I ... PT0(DISENGAGED) BLACK...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR ELECTRICAL - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 I- ... \ ...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR ELECTRmCAL NOTE: All component dimensions given in U, S, o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 PART DESCRiPTiON 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt, Battery, Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown, Battery, Front 145769...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 209"_ F209 ./- 20 _166 >209 chassis-stealth,stlt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches DESCRiPTiON 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 161566X428 Dash 72140608 Bolt RDND SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 167203 Panel, Dash, LN 188702X010 Panel, Dash, RH...

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 drive-fender, stlt 34...
  • Page 37 Retainer, Belt 72110612 Bolt STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 uric STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 unc 105710X Link, Clutch 105709X Spring, Clutch Return ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 PART NO+ NO+ 17060620 160855 169691 17120614 123533X 175414 STD551143 154778 109502X 121749X...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 STEERmNG steering stealth prem...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR STEERmNG NOTE: All component dimensions given in U=S= inches o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 PART DESCRiPTiON 159944X428 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga=...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.lcyl...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR ENGINE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 PART DESCRiPTiON 176636X505 Control ThrottIe 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 Engine, Briggs Mode! 31P777-0348-E1 (See Breakdown) 137352 Muffler 165291 Muffler Gasket 148456 Tube Drain oiI...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga= 180186 Pan Seat 166369 Knob Seat Adj=Wingnut 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 KEY PART 121248X 72050412 121249X 123740X 123976X 124238X 171852 STD541431 19171912 127018X...
  • Page 43 Fender, Danger 189088 Decal Panel, Dash 172331 DecaI Mower, Heavy-Duty 133644 Decal Replacement Parts 187408 Decal Reflector, RH 4,10 o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 PART 164065 156368 186572 149516 186331 189020 164096 181470 184310X428 184311X428 191054 191055 KEY PART 59192...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 UFT ASSEMBLY •...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR UFT ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 PART DESCRIPTION 179504 PIunger Assembiy 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 178981 Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21Ga. 120183X Bearing, NyIon 175830...

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR MOWER DECK 159 _i 92__ o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 _ ""_ 40 _184 140 - , 138 132 91 102 F 21 _5 _134 \" D,elec.t-path.adjwl.stlt...
  • Page 47 Washer, Hardened 155046 Arm, Idler 165723 Spacer, Retainer 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler (94) 174882 Spring Ext Elect Clutch 149846 Knob Custom Oval o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 PART 174883 STD541437 136420 71081010 19061216 STD551110 160793 2029J 17060512 4898H 165746 73930600...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 DANATRANSA×LE==MODEL NUMBER4360 EMD 4-3,', 6¢ 6768...
  • Page 49 Washer, Plain, .632 X 1.00 X .010 190985 Assy, Gear, Comb., 12T & 30T 124639X Shaft, Idler 120472X Spacer, .633 X .87 X .755 o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 NUMBER 4360 EMD PART 105928X 190986 134394* 120473X 142678 143697 124641X...
  • Page 50 1019 LABEL 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL [ 1329 REPLACEMENT 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 305A _ 697 _ 729A_ 3o8'_ 1040 ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 8_1_ 8680 943 O 1270 _7591 617 0 842<:3 1027 / I I 1036 EMISSION LABEL ENGINE 750&...
  • Page 51 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE=MODEL 1022 1034 --10_ •_ _-1o6 lo91 127 (_ 276@ 1127L4 _ 977 CARBURETOR1370GASKET276 ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 NUMBER 31P777,TYPE 6170 104%-CA _._SET 160/1 95 _ 117_ NUMBER 0348=E1 1095 VALVE GASKET 868 _'_ 1022 _]...
  • Page 52 498030 Kit-Hie Mixture 691636 Screw (Throttle VaIve) 495800 Kit-Idle Speed 690525 {3 Pin-FIoat Hinge 231855 {3 Valve-FIoat Needle 691780 {3 Seat-Inlet o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 PART 690464 108A 692344 694352 © 697228 697241 698445 Head 695005 691750 494379 494381...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348=E1 PART DESCRiPTiON 89838 Wrench-Spark 694476 Screw (Fuel Pump) 385A 690297 Screw (Fuel Pump) 697090 Pump-Fuel 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 697122 Elbowqntake 697153 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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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