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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
21.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273280
[1_
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 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, Mort - 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: 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pm, Mort - Sat ment. 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 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 • Never allow children to operate the limbs, etc.
- 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 •...
- Page 6 Purchase AGREEMENTS your Repair Protection Agreement today! Congratulations on making a smart pur- Some limitations and exclusions apply. chase. Your new Craftsman® product is For prices and additional information call 1-800-827-6655. designed and manufactured...
- Page 7 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- Adiostment tion (seated behind the steering wheel).
- Page 8 6. Start the engine.After engine has JCHECKLIST started,move throttle controlto idle Before you operate your new tractor, we position. wish to assure that you receive the best 7. Releaseparkingbrake. performance and satisfaction from this 8. Slowlydepress forwarddrive pedal and Quality Product. drivetractor off skid.
- Page 9 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 DRAKE PARKING DRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
- Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hourmeter Switch Position Ignition Attachment Clutch Switch Switch Ammeter Drive Pedal...
- Page 11 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
- Page 12 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT Select desired height of cut. The position of the attachment lift lever Start mower blades by engaging tachment clutch control. determines the cutting height. TO STOP MOWER BLADES • Grasp lift lever. _cengage attachment clutch control.
- Page 13 NOTE: To protect hood from damage To avoid engine problems, the fuel system when transporting your tractor on a truck should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and engine and let it run until the fuel lines and secured to tractor.
- Page 14 • If the engine starts to run roughly, pull 5. Shut off engine and set parking brake. the choke control out slightly for a few 6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.
- Page 15 E ILL,.OATES AS YOU COMPLETE DATES REGULAR SERV,CE _'_.,//_'/_" S E R V IC E Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners m_'s Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...
- Page 16 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. Install and tighten blade bolt securely BRAKE OPERATION (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat stopping distance at high speed in highest...
- Page 17 NOTE:The original equipmentbattery on SAE VtSCOS_TY GRADES your tractor is maintenancefree. Do not attemptto open or removecaps or covers. Adding or checking levelof electrolyteis not necessary. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANT]CIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils terminals can cause the battery to "leak"...
- Page 18 CLEAN AIR SCREEN 7. Refill enginewith oil through oil fill dip- sticktube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. Air screen must be kept free of dirt and Forapproximatecapacitysee "PROD- chaff to prevent engine damage from UCT SPECIFICATIONS" s ection of this overheating.
- Page 19 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 20 IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout- • Using the lift lever, place mower in ing in all mower pulley grooves. position where no part of the mower, 3. If equipped, turn height adjustment including gauge wheels, is touching the knob counterclockwise until it stops.
- Page 21 BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE Suspension EQUAL IN LENGTH Lift Link ustment FRON_TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- to-side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust Nut "C" both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side.
- Page 22 18.Engagebelt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket. R.H. Mandrel Belt Tension Rod Cover (Disengaged Electric Clutch Position) Pulley Idler Pulleys R.H. Mandrel Spring Arm R.H. Suspension Primary Idler Arm 9. Remove any dirt or grass which may TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE have accumulated...
- Page 23 17. Reinstall mower to tractor (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section manual). Secondary Idler Arm Idler L.H. Pulley ;ing Mandrel Secondary Mandrel Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt R.H. Mandrel TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE 4. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission Your tractor is equipped...
- Page 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/ REPLACEMENT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a Should your transmission require removal belt installation guide decal on bottom side for service or replacement, it should be of left footrest.
- Page 25 If your battery is too weak to start the 6. First connect RED battery cable to engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT- positive (+) battery terminal with hex TERY" in the Maintenance section of this bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten manual).
- Page 26 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your Headlight Wire tractor to a Sears or other qualified service Connector center for repair and/or adjustment. High speed stop is factory adjusted. not adjust - damage may result.
- Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- ance indicates that alcohol blended fuels age at the end of the season or if the trac- (called gasohot or using ethanol or metha- _witt not be used for 30 days or more. nol) can attract moisture which leads to WARNING: Never store the tractor separation and formation of acids during...
- Page 28 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. 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 CORRECTION 3. Clean underside of mower Loss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. continued) housing. 4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.
- Page 30 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 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE AMMETER '©IC_ CLUTCH / BRAKJE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH (NOTOCCUPIED) .= ,, RELAY #t OPERATOR PRESENCE {GNmON PLUG UN{T SPARK (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) (IF SO EQUIPPED) CHARGING SYSTEM O_T_UT 28 VOLTS AC @ 3680 RpM _6 AMP PC _ 3600 RPM /REGULATOR DISCONNECTED}...
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 144927 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 Helddown, Battery, Front 145769 Nut, Push, Nylon, Battery, Front 1/4 176138 Switch, Interlock 175449...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 1667 _166 /142...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4 172542X418 Dash 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, LH 179174X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 Screw Thdrel 3/8-16 x 1/2 172540X615 Hood Assembly 180679...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 GROUND DRIVE 2_31 drive*hydro.sttt31...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - Transaxle, HydroGear, Model 123583X Key, Square Number 336-0510 (See Break 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. down) 174901X418 Console, Shift 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 124346X...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 175139X418 Wheel Steering 172393 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. 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 175121 Link Drag STD551137...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 ENGINE 2_ _q OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 175437X428 Control Throttle 171875 Screw Hwhd HFLo #13-16 x 3/4 Engine, Briggs Model 407777-0121-E4 (See Breakdown) 149723 Muffler Asm Twin Lo-Tone 159955 Pipe Exhaust LH Intek 160589 Pipe Exhaust RH Intek 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w/Sems 162797...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175134 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 121249X Spacer Split 28x .88 Zinc 19131610...
- Page 43 Decal, Steering Wheel 186329 Decal, Hood RH 177955 Decal, Fender, Cruise 186330 Decal, Hood LH 149516 Decal, Battery 180978 Decal, Seat Craftsman 186331 Decal, Hood, Side Panel 146046 Decal, V-Belt, Drive Schematic 177889 Decal, Grille 180978 Decal, Hood 180438 Decal, Engine...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 179504 Plunger Assembly 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 178981 Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted 175370 Link, Lift, LH. 175371 Link, Lift, R,H.
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 MOWER DECK 130 4_...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 72110612 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 175820 138017 Bracket Asm. Sway Bar Pulley Idler Fiat 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Uric x 1 Gr. 5 4939M Retainer Spring 178024...
- Page 48 ...< ¢dl'l i-I, .124 _-94 \103 _-110 6-Sealant (Joint d' etancheite) 57-20W50 Oil - 78,80Z (OZ de 78.820 d' Huile) 127 -SeaI and O-ring Kit (Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu)
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 336-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Arm, Brake 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 178782 Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 170415 Cotter Pin 3/32 X 3/4 170353 Center Section, Assembly 170416 Compression Spring Brake Anti-...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777TYPE NUMBER 0121-E4 929_ lO vl1_ 213_ 267_ 188_ 255_ 222 _ 11019 LABEL KI'II 8471 523_ 1026_ 842_ _163_ _- 146 447A_ _741 51A_ 447A _ o1701o3_ 524© 1035 _ 220_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 _/_...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777TYPE NUMBER 0121-E4 117_ 137 0 552 Q 51A_ 1128_,_"_ 552A_ 552A6 276 O 104_ 1123 1124'_' 105_ 633@ 987_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A_ 137_ 276 O 672_ 150 LU.I 987_ 1123_ 1124_ 833@...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777TYPE NUMBER 0121-E4 635_ 526_ 501_ 332 _ 75_1119_/ 57_,_ 334_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 513_1 3© 783_U 462 I 2760 51A_ 868_ 943@ 842_ 691@ 8822 5248 697_...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777TYPE NUMBER 0121-E4 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Throttle Shaft Kit 690231 Cylinder Assembly 499805 Float-Carburetor 499806 499585 Bushing-Cylinder Fuel Transfer Tube 391086 ,Seal-Oil 499803 Q :I: Gasket-Float Bowl 690069 Sump-Engine 690994 Choke Shaft Kit 693998 Head-Cylinder...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273280 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777TYPE NUMBER 0121-E4 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Cover-Air Guide Plate-Cover 865B 691015 690999 •+ Seal-Valve 499486 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 690968 Bushing-Guide 691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 690969 Alternator Connector/Wire 447A 690960 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 399916 •+ Gasket-Exhaust...
- 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, Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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