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Craftsman 917.273480 Owner's Manual

20.0 hp, 42" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
20.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic
Transmission
Model No.
917.273480
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This product has a low emission engine which operates
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differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
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engine,
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
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917 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 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 ac- tion and do not point it at anyone.
  • Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere with • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree safe machine operation. limbs, etc. • Never allow children to operate the •...
  • 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 W/Filter: 4.0 Pints AGREEMENTS W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints Congratulations on making a smart pur- Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC chase. Your new Craftsman@ product is GAP: .030") designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, Ground Speed Forward: it may require repair from time to time.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Insert Steerin( Wheel Adapter ® Flat Washer (1) Locknut (1) Locknut 1/2-20 1/4-28 Seat Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob • It f "_'_ (4) Retainer Springs • ((_'_) __doubleloop) (4) Clevi sPins (4) Adjusting Bar _ Guage...
  • 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 proper tightness.
  • Page 9 INSTALL SEAT 3. Place freewheel control in disengaged position to disengage transmission Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Op- eration section of this manual). 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat 4. Roll tractor forward off skid. washer securing seat to cardboard 5.
  • Page 10 CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replac- ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly...
  • Page 11 These symbols mayappear on your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir 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 OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE...
  • Page 12 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 Lift 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 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 14 • The averagelawn should be cut to ap- TO OPERATE MOWER proximately2-1/2 inches duringthe cool Your tractor is equipped with an operator season and to over 3 inches during hot presence sensing switch. Any attempt months. Forhealthierand better looking by the operator to leave the seat with the lawns,mowoften and after moderate engine running and the attachment clutch growth.
  • Page 15 TOTRANSPORT • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the When pushing or towing your tractor, be oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance sure to disengage transmission by placing section of this manual). freewheel control in freewheeling position.
  • Page 16 PURGE TRANSMISSION Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release _,CAUTION: Never engage or dis- key as soon as engine starts. Do not engage freewheel lever while the engine run starter continuously for more than is running.
  • Page 17 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Mower should be properly leveled for mower housing free of built-up grass and best mowing performance. See "TO trash. Clean after each use. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the • The special mulching blade will recut Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ._'_,_._ ,_-_ _ AS YOU COMPLETE REGOLAR SERV,CE °AXES 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 WBelts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
  • Page 19 TRACTOR 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when per- shown. forming any maintenance. 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. BRAKE OPERATION Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.
  • Page 20 TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS Check the crankcase oil level before start- ing the engine and after each eight (8) Corrosionand dirt on the battery and terminals can causethe battery to "leak" hours of operation. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL power. 1. Removeterminal guard. Determine temperature range expected 2.
  • Page 21 AIR FILTER Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Your engine will not run properly using a remove the blower housing and other cool- dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner ing shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and after every 25 hours of operation or every external surfaces as necessary.
  • Page 22 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 3. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5.
  • Page 23 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten Adjust the mower while tractor is parked nut "E" on both front links an equal on level ground or driveway. Make sure number of turns.The two front links must tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 24 Mandrel With parking brake "Engaged" Jam Nut .Operating Pulley Do not touch this nut. If further brake TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable other qualified service center. brake system which is mounted on the TO REPLACE MOTION...
  • Page 25 Washers Engine Pulley- Retaining Ring Axle Clutching Idler _ Cover Stationary Idler -- Square Key --_-_ (Rear Wheel Only) TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- Transmission ,=_..+:_2/_0 RNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries.
  • Page 26 Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. Lift hood to raised position. Remove terminal guard. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. Install new battery with terminals nnector same position as old battery.
  • Page 27 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL 2. With engine off turn idle fuel adjust- The choke control has been preset at the ing needle in (clockwise) closing it factory and adjustment should not be nec- finger tight and then turn out (counter- essary, check adjustment as described be- clockwise) 1 turn.
  • Page 28 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol age at the end of the season or if the trac- or using ethanol or methanol) can attract tor will not be used for 30 days or more. moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
  • Page 29 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 30 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 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center _ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION _ower blades will 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. _ot rotate (con't) drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 SCHEMATIC "llllll BLACK BATTERY FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WNITE AMMETER SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKJE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEATSWITCH IGNITION _OT OCCUPIED) SWITCH B_CK B_CK GROUNDING CONNECTOR SPARK (OPTIONAL) BLACK IGNITION PLUG UNIT (2 PLUGS ON FUEL TWIN CYL.
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 ELECTRICAL ¼...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddewn Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 176138 Switch Interlock 183759 Harness, Light Socket (w/4152J)
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 209_ chassis-Laser -It.stlt_26...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, LH 172105X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 184272X615 Hood Assembly...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 GROUND DRIVE 227 218 _--272 _273 62 36 1___._ 74 75 drive-hydro.stlt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Spacer, Axle Transaxle (See Breakdown) 137057 Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. Hydro gear Model 323-0510 121749X 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 12000001 E-Ring Key, Square 74490544 Bolt Hex FIghd 5/16-18 Gr.
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 STEERING ASSEMBLY steedng_pLIt...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 STEERINGASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Steering Wheel 184706 Front Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Link, Drag STD551137...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-ko.twin KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145996 Choke Control 187065 Control Throttle 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 73920600 Nut, Keps 3/8-24 Unf 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor (Flat Scrn) Engine, Kohler Model CV624 179022 Tank Fuel 4.0 Rear...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 SEAT ASSEMBLY \\\\ ..- 16 seat lt.knob2 KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 180166 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 134300...
  • Page 44 187028 169210 Decal Replacement Srs Decal By Pass Lt Hydro 179128 Decal Deck 138311 Decal Lift Handle 186572 Decal Fender Craftsman 174998X428 Pad Footrest Lh STLT 177918 175542X428 Pad Footrest Rh STLT Decal Engine 187103 Decal Fender STLTH Oper lnst...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 LIFT ASSEMBLY liff-rh.lpc.stlt KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 105767X Pin Groove 163552 Retainer Spring 12000002 E Ring 169865...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 MOWER DECK _145 _184 134_ _136 119 _ 117 _ 42 D man-t-path stlt 4.
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION V-Belt 182032 Mower Housing 144959 STD533107 Bolt STD541437 Locknut, Hex W/VVsh 3/8-16 Unc 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 136420 Cover Mulching 42" Black Front 71081010 Screw Truss Hd Phil10-24 x5/8 Washer #10 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 48 -< _> _>--t , :0 ,.L ,,,,, 1 r124 _108 6-Sealant (Joint d' etsncheite) 57-20W50 Oil - 78.80Z (OZ de 78.820 d' Huile) 127 - Seal and O-ring Kit (Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu)
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 323-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 178782 Arm, Brake 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 170415 Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24 170353 Center Section, Assembly 170416 Cotter Pin 3/32 X 3/4 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 170417...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERJ 28 _ 1_--13 CRANKCASE 2a-- t57_ O----8...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CRANKCASE HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seal, oil front 24-033-01-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 24-032-01-S Crankcase (Includes 2-4) (USE: Miniblock 24 782 34) 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather Fitting 24-096-87-S Cover, breather...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 IGN}TION/ELECTRICAL] BLOWEF_ HOUSmNG AND BAFFLES] _©, _j16 AIR iNTAKE...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-114-S Housing, blower (Incl. 2,24-096- (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18-S) 85-s, 25-086-91-s) M-403025-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 STARTING SYSTEM] ENGIN E CONTROLS OiL PAN .f LUBRICATION...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-199-07-S M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 Pan, oil assembly (includes 2-11) M-646026-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 (2) 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift assembly M-631006-S...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CRA,KS,AFTI EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273480 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-853-25-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) (Includes 2-4) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup 24-041-52-S Gasket, carburetor 24-053-25 Carburetor assembly EXHAUST (For information only not available separately)
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL ¢.o 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...
  • Page 60 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances...