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Craftsman 917.273394 Owner's Manual

180 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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LAWN TRACTOR
180 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273394
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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 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 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before 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: General Operation

    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 • Be sure the area is clear of other people • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree before mowing. Stop machine if anyone limbs, etc. enters the area. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    In the state of California the above is re- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Unleaded nia Public Resources Code). Other states and Type: Regular may have similar laws. Federal laws apply Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) on federal lands.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 _£ Steering Extension _F_r_ Steering Wheel Adapter teering Shaft Boot Seat (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Slope...

  • Page 8: Install Steering Wheel

    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: Check Battery

    5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as- NOTE: You may now roll or drive your semble adjustment knob and flat tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor washer loosely. Do not tighten. from the skid. 6.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION (If previously removed) OF ALL BELTS 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for replac- upright position. ing motion and mower blade drive belts 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front in the Service and Adjustments section of mower deck opening and slide into...

  • Page 11: Hot Surfaces

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMF...
  • 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 Ignition Switch Attachment Position Clutch 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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 14: To Operate On Hills

    • The average lawn should be cut to ap- • If slowing is necessary, move throttle proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool control lever to slower position. season and to over 3 inches during hot • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push months.

  • Page 15: Add Gasoline

    ADD GASOLINE Insert key into ignition and turn key • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular not run starter continuously for more unleaded gasoline with a minimum of than fifteen seconds per minute.
  • Page 16 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep best mowing performance. See "TO mower housing free of built-up grass and LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of this •...

  • Page 17: General Recommendations

    MA,.TENANC SC.EOULE FILL IN DATES ,_O_ _Xx(_ _C_ _ ._lp,_ _O AS YOU COMPLETE _.%_7 REGULAR SERVICE x"_q%_l_ll_SERVtCE DATES cC hh : :: TB_::; eOp:r::i° Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals...
  • Page 18 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. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 19 BATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your tractor has a battery charging system cold weather, the oils will result in in- which is sufficient for normal use. How- creased oil consumption when used above ever, periodic charging of the battery with 32°E Check your engine oil level more an automotive charger will extend its life.

  • Page 20: Engine Oil Filter

    ENGINEOIL FILTER CLEAN AIR SCREEN Replacethe engineoil filter everyseason Air screen must be kept free of dirt and or every other oil change if the tractor is chaff to prevent engine damage from used more than 100 hours in one year. overheating.
  • Page 21 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 22 2. Slide mowerunder tractorwith deflec- FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to tor shield to right side of tractor. 3. Lower lift leverto its lowestposition. side. If the following front-to-back adjust- 4. Connectfront linksto mowerdeck and ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both securewith retainer springs.
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE 2. Measure distance between brake oper- BELT ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. 3. If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen The mower blade drive belt may be re- jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance placed without tools.
  • Page 24 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not 6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL adjustable on your tractor. If damage has MOWER"...

  • Page 25: Replacing Battery

    2. Connect one end of the BLACKcable Terminal Cover • Keps to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C) of fully chargedbattery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK ,/Nut Bolt cable (D) to good chassisground, awayfrom fuel tank and battery. Positive TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE...

  • Page 26: Preliminary Setting

    ENGINE IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the if screw is turned in too tight. emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, PRELIMINARY SETTING - may be performed by any non-road engine...
  • Page 27 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 tor will not be used for 30 days or more. which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. 3. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power Cutting too much grass/too Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt. belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK • '©'C_ WHITE SOLENOID __S_M CLUTCH/ BRAKE (PEDALUP) WHFFE IGNITION (NOTOCCUPIED) SWITCH SEATSWITCH BLACK LACK I BLACK BLACK ATT'MENT CLUTCH BLACK(CLUTCH OFF) GROUNDING CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) SPARK PLUG IGNITION BLACK...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 uric Cable Ground 6 Ga. 12" black 4207J 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch lgn 140403 Key tgn Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 uric x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal Red 178861...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES ..64 _209 chassis-Laser -It,stlt 27...

  • Page 35: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 187846X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X558 Hood Assembly Laser 184921...

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 GROUND DRIVE y120 _'53 drive*fender.stir 41...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 8883R Cover, Pedal Transaxle (See Breakdown) Peerless 206-545C 175410 Pulley, Engine 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5-1.5 146682 Spring Brake Return STD551143 Washer 123666X Pulley Transaxle 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 12000028 Ring Retainer...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 STEERING ASSEMBLY I- _38 - 1- _/"-'_--1 steering._pl.lt...

  • Page 39: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 184706 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 Draglink STD551137...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine_bs,1cyL49 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170545 Control, Throttle 181654 Plug, Drain Oil Easy 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 124028X Bushing Snap 1/4-20 x 1/2 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd., Roll.

  • Page 41: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 SEAT ASSEMBLY ..----16 seat Jt.knob+9 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188716 Seat 121248X Bushing, Snap 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x +88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10Ga+ 121250X Spring 145006...
  • Page 42 Decal, Lift Handle 184730 Decal, Hood Side 184310X428 Pad, Footrest LH STLT 172331 Decal, Deck 184311X428 Pad, Footrest RH STLT 184899 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 192335 Owner's Manual, English 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 192336 Owner's Manual, Spanish 179128 Decal, Deck "B" 42" PART WHEELS &TIRES...

  • Page 43: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 73350800 Nut, Hex, Jam I/2-13 unc 159471 Trunnion Shaft Assembly_ Lift 175689 105767X Pin, Groove 73800800 Loeknut, He×, with Washer Insert 1/2-I3 uric 12000002 E-Ring 19211621...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 MOWER DECK 103 105 102j_ i147 142 D man--pa h _tl...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42 I33944 Washer, Hardened STD533107 Bolt 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/18-I8 unc 138017 Bracket Assembly.Sway Bar, Front 184907 Arm Assembly. Pad, Brake Washer, Hardened 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 77_-0...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transa×le Cover 790079 Brake Lever Screw I/4 - 20× 1-1/4' 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8' 792073A Screw I/4 - 20×2 1/4' 770128 Transa×le Case 792085A Locknut 5 / I6 - 24 776395...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 la_4 j 358 ENGINE GASKET 868 & 943 rq> b+ ..759+ 524 @ 842 # 1019 LABEL K T 1058 OWNER S MANUAL E I0241 _03_ _issioN BB_E 9dl] 943 <>...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 1022 "35 1026 > 1022 _7 _2s_ BSS_ j 6..¢¢;_: 383_) ..524q_,_ 1022 ®÷ 1023 [227i 404614_ 1119 _333...

  • Page 50: Gasket Set

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 S34A _106 105_ 127 ° 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT 101¢ 127_ 9878 105® 106_ 1266 0 142_ 117_ 634_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_% 137_ 276_...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 1279 t265 "- 1267 369J 311 ] 1090 _7_6_ 707_,_I 76** t676 513(_ 863Ai _OTE: FOr Replacement _tarter Motor, See Refezence 309.
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 BRIGGSENGINE-MODELNUMBER31H777,TYPE NUMBER0202-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690464 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matie) O Jet-Main (Standard) 391088 - Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 694352 697188 Sump-Engine 892411 Jet-Main (High Altitude) Kit-Carburetor Overhaul...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273394 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 890968 o+ Seal-Valve 69169I Washer (Governor Crank) 495877 Kit-Pinion Spring 697122 Elbow-Intake 891841 Pin-Drive Retainer 697153 Filter-Ak Cleaner Cartridge 890960 Screw (Rocker Cover) 69126I Washer (Starter Cable) 890589...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4.
  • Page 56 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...

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