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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN +
24.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
50" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.273223
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
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, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
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- Page 1 Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is of-control and tipover accidents, which capable of amputating hands and feet can result in severe injury or death. All and throwing objects. Failure to observe slopes require extra caution. If you the following safety instructions could cannot back up the slope or if you feel result in serious injury or death.
- Page 4 • Before and when backing, look behind • Never tamper with safety devices. and down for small children. Check their proper operation regularly. • Never carry children. They may fall off • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or and be seriously injured or interfere other debris build-up.
- Page 5 (Section 4442 of the CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase California Public Resources Code). of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been Other states may have similar laws. designed, engineered and manufactured Federal laws apply on federal lands. A to give you the best possible depend- spark arrester for the muffler is available ability and performance.
- Page 6 Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Extension Seat (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob ____, Mower (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) Retainer Springs (double loop) Gauge Wheels (4) Brackets (4) Adjusting Bar 5/16-18 (12) Carriage Bolts...
- Page 7 Slope Sheet Video Cassette Keys € (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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.
- Page 8 BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one FROM SKID hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" AI-FACH STEERING WHEEL Maintenance section of this manual • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and for charging instructions). large flat washer from steering shaft. •...
- Page 9 TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND Operation section for location BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise The gauge wheels are designed to keep attachment lift lever to its highest the mower deck in proper position when position.
- Page 10 install link in top hole of R.H. front INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE mower bracket. Retain with single BELT loop retainer spring as shown. Be sure tractor is on level surface and Turn height adjustment knob counter- mower suspension arms are raised with clockwise until it stops.
- Page 11 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overin- BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY flated at the factory for shipping pur- YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO poses. Correct tire pressure is important ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for best cutting performance.
- Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED...
- Page 13 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. Ignition Ammeter Hourmeter Switch Attachment Clutch...
- Page 14 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 15 • Select desired height of cut. The cutting height range is approxi- • Lower mower with attachment lift mately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are control. measured from the ground to the blade • Start mower blades by engaging tip with the engine not running. These attachment clutch control.
- Page 16 TO TRANSPORT • Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ When pushing or towing your tractor, be dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the sure to disengage transmission by dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill placing freewheel control in freewheel- cap on the tube.
- Page 17 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set • Before driving the unit in cold weather, parking brake. the transmission should be warmed up • Place motion control lever in neutral as follows: (N) position.
- Page 18 NOTE: During this procedure there will MOWING TIPS be no movement of drive wheels. The air • Tire chains cannot be used when the is being removed from hydraulic drive mower housing is attached to tractor. system. • Mower should be properly leveled for •...
- Page 19 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE IERVICE DATES Check Brake Operati_'_ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubdcation Chart Sharpen/Replace Check Battery Level Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension...
- Page 20 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem- bly, center hole in blade must align with Always observe safety rules when star on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
- Page 21 TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID BA'rrERY The transaxle was sealed at the factory Your tractor has a battery charging and fluid maintenance is not required for system which is sufficient for normal use. the life of the transaxle. Should the However, periodic charging of the battery transaxle ever leak or require servicing, with an automotive charger will extend contact your nearest authorized service...
- Page 22 Air Screen • Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut. Oil Drain Plug • Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob. Cartridge Foam Pre-Cleaner Fill Cap/ Cartridge Dipstick CLEAN AIR SCREEN Rubber Seal Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating.
- 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" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. •...
- Page 24 • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. Mandrel • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift "F" link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length...
- Page 25 Screws Spring Left Hand Idler Electdc Mandrel Pulleys Clutch Cover Pulley Primary Idler Arm Bolt in Housing Left Hand Mandrel Mower Drive Belt Belt Keepers TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE • Reconnect spring to bolt in mower BELT housing and reinstall R.H. mandrel cover.
- Page 26 Eventually, the internal brake will wear TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT which may cause the mower blades to Park the tractor on level surface. Engage not engage, or, to not stop as required. parking brake. For ease of service there Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center/ is a belt installation guide decal on...
- Page 27 • Retighten belt keeper above transaxle TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT pulley. • Place belt around clutching idlers as If steering wheel crossbars are not shown, making sure to route belt horizontal (left to right) when wheels are inside of all belt keepers. positioned straight forward, remove...
- Page 28 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS • Connect the other end of the BLACK FRONT WHEEL cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery. • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE washers to allow wheel removal.
- Page 29 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb Headlight Wire holder securely back into the hole in Connector the backside of the grill. •...
- Page 30 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL • With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) closing it finger The choke control has been preset at the tight and then turn out (counterclock- factory and adjustment should not be wise) 1 turn. necessary, check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable.
- Page 31 Immediately prepare your tractor for ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture storage at the end of the season or if the which leads to separation and formation tractor will not be used for 30 days or of acids during storage. Acidic gas can more.
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART )ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Out of fuel, • Fill fuel tank. Will not start • See "TO START ENGINE" • Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. •...
- Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CORRECTION CAUSE Loss of power • Faulty spark plug. • Clean and regap or change Continued spark plug. • Dirty fuel filter. • Replace fuel filter. • Drain fuel tank and refill with • Stale or dirty fuel. fresh gasoline.
- Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Worn, bent or loose blade. Poor grass • Replace/sharpen blade. discharge (Contn) Tighten blade bolt. • Buildup of grass, leaves, and • Clean underside of mower trash under mower. housing. • Mower drive belt worn. •...
- Page 35 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID AM ER ST'RTER (OPTIONAL) ..WH=TE, L-_J <I_ mlh _LACK H_J--- ELECTRIC CLUTCH I..SWITCH IGNmOm ',A : I_NwII_'_HNil ' ..GRE_NI ...._4JkCK FUEL ___l LINE ---- _SPARKGApPLUGS _ I _ "_ UNiT (2 PLUGS...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 37 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 14521 ! Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 166184 Harness Socket Light w/4152J 4152J...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 39 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bracket, Chassis Front 150253 Rail, Frame RH VGT 152728 140506 Drawbar, Gt S'1-D541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-16 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 154914 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh Bracket Asm., Fender 163976 Dash 137113...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 GROUND DRIVE...
- Page 41 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 74490548 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 x 3 Gr5 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 142432 Screw Hex Wsh. Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 140481 Bracket Transaxle STD561210 Pin, Cotter 74760716...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 STEERING...
- Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 STEERING KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel, Steering 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 62661-1 Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 121232X...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 ENGINE 21 ._JB I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 132920 Spark ArresterKit Engine(See Breakdown) STD551437 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins, 3/8 - 16 KohlerCV24-75532 10010500 Washer Split 161063 Muffler Side 1-1/4" Inlet 123487X ClampHose 13200300 ElbowSTD 90 Degree 3/8 -18NPT...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123740X Spring, Cprsn 140675 Strap, Fender 123976X Nut, Lock 114Lge Fig Gr. 5 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x ,62 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga.
- Page 46 PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Deca RPLC 171814 171705 Decal, Side Panel 164759 Decal, Engine 163204 Decal, Fender Decal HoodRH Craftsman 171702 149516 Decal, Btry Dngr/Psn Eng. Decal HoodLH Craftsman 171703 164065 Decal, Insert Strg 140837 Decal Brake ParkingSaddle 138047 Decal, Battery...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 LIST ASSEMBLY 35 73 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Retainer, Spring 121006X Rod Asm., Lever STD624008 Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 159187 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 73350800 Trunnion 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 130171 Nut, Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc 12000022 E-RingTruarc...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 MOWER DECK...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156990 Mower DeckWeldment 136460 Arm, Idler Secondary STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 122052X Spacer, Retainer 138457 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC Bracket asm., Sway Bar STD541437 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1-3/4 STD624008 Retainer, Spring 74760628...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L _677103...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164591 Assembly, Housing, LH 153767 Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 164592 Assembly, Housing, RH 142904 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 153765 Oil Seal .984 x 1.5 x .25 142905 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1 142876...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L Ki=VPART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 127148X Swashplate, Variable Shatt, Pump 144569 142938 Block Assembly 122716X Ring,Retaining 122786X Pin, Stainless, Headless 122745)( Beadng,Bait 122718X Gasket, Center Section 122715X Spacer Check Valve Fit 144578 Seal, Up 122700X 144578 Check Valve Kit...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV24, TYPE NUMBER 75532 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE & BREATHER I CRANKCASE t4_6 S '° "-® ' __,___ .- _._...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV24 TYPE NUMBER 75532 HEADNALVE/DREATHER CRANKCASE KI_Y PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/ 24-032-01-S Seal, oil front Crankcase gasket (Includes 2,3) 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather (USE: Miniblock ) 24-096-59-S Cover, breather 24-294-13-S Fitting M-645020-S...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV24 TYPE NUMBER 75532 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES_] IGNITION / ELECTRICALJ •9 _'D AIR INTAKE I...
- Page 56 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV24 TYPE NUMBER 75532 IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (Includes (includes 2-4,and 24 113 2-4) 24-100-01-S Nut, p,astic 131 M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 24-100-02-S Nut, plastic 25-139-16-S...
- Page 57 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV24 TYPE NUMBER 75532 STARTING SYSTEM J ENGINE CONTROLS I 1 24 DIL PAN LUBRICATIONJ o--2 1,10...
- Page 58 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV24 TYPE NUMBER 75532 OIL PAN/LUBRICATION STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw, hex, flange M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange M-645025-S M6xl.0x25 MSx1.25x70 Washer, plain 6 mm (2) 24-096-05-S Cover, pinion M-631005-S Pan, oil assembly M.839080-S Screw, hex.
- Page 59 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV24 TYPE NUMBER 75532 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST 2--1I ~! FUEL SYSTEM...
- Page 60 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.273223 K'OHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV24 TYPE NUMBER 75532 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-853-61-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) (Includes 2-4) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup 24-041-15-S Gasket, carburetor 24-853-81 -S Carburetor assembly (For information only not EXHAUST available separately) 24 041 14-S...
- Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 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.
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