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CRI FTSMIIN°
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18.0 H P, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273396
[_
his 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.
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 this product, Call: 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 Service ......Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT:This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghands andfeet and throw- ing objects.Failureto observethe following safetyinstructionscould resultin serious injury or death. Be awareof the mowerdischargedirec- _IWARNING: In order to preventac- ° tion and do not point it at anyone. Do cidentatstarting when settingup, trans- not operate the mowerwithout either porting,adjustingor making repairs, the entiregrass catcheror the guard in...
- Page 4 o Never carry children. They may fall off o Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere with o Removeobstaclessuch as rocks,tree safe machine operation. limbs, etc. o Never allow children to operate o Watchfor holes,ruts, or bumps. Un- machine.
- Page 5 o Be sure the area is clear of other people o Removeobstacles such as rocks,tree before mowing.Stop machineif anyone limbs,etc. enters the area. o Watchfor holes,ruts, or bumps.Uneven terrain could overturnthe machine.Tall o Nevercarry passengersor children evenwith the bladesoff. grass can hide obstacles. o Do not mow in reverseunless absom o Use slow speed.Choosea low gear lutely necessary.Always lookdown and...
- Page 6 REPAmR PROTECTmON (Gap: .030") Forward: Ground Speed Congratulations on making a smart pup (MPH): chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's...
- 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 Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Video...
- 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...
- Page 9 5, Pivot seat and pan forwardand as- NOTE: You may now roll or drive your semble adjustmentknoband flat tractor off the skid, Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor washer loosely.Do not tighten. from the skid, 6, Lower seat into operatingpositionand sit in seat.
- Page 10 mNSTALLMULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSmTmON (ff previousmy removed) OF ALL BELTS Raise and hold deflector shield See the figures that are shown for replac- upright position. ing motion and mower blade drive belts Place front of mulcher plate over front in the Service and Adjustments section of mower deck opening...
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. "_ SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST G (:::}:--- ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE...
- Page 12 KNOW YOU R 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 Switch Light Switch Attachment Position...
- Page 13 The operation of any tractor 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard...
- Page 14 o The average lawn should be cut to ap m o If slowing is necessary, move throttle proximately 2ml/2 inches during the cool control lever to slower position. season and to over 3 inches during o If stopping is absolutely necessary, push months.
- Page 15 GASOLmNE 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. not overfill, Use fresh, clean, regular not run starter continuously for more unleaded gasoline...
- Page 16 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS o Mower should be properly leveled 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 o The special...
- Page 17 .AINTENANCE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE /__ERVICEDATES 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 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 OPERATmON and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet...
- Page 19 BATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)improve starting Your tractor has a battery charging system cold weather, the oils will result in im which is sufficient for normal use. How- creased oil consumption when used above ever, periodic charging of the battery with 32°E...
- Page 20 ENGmNE OraLFmLTER CLEAN AIR SCREEN Replace the engine oil filter every season 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 , Keep finished surfaces and wheels...
- Page 22 2. Slide mowerundertractorwith deflec= FRONT=TO=BAC K ADJ U STM E NT tor shield to right side of tractor. IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side=to 3. Lower lift leverto its lowestposition. side. If the following front=to=back adjust= 4. Connectfront linksto mowerdeck and merit is necessary, be sure to adjust both...
- Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRmVE Measure distance between brake opeF BELT ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. 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 Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers, The front wheel toe-in and camber are not Install mower (See "TO INSTALL adjustable on your tractor. If damage MOWER" in this section of manual), occurred to affect the front wheel...
- Page 25 Terminal Connect one end of the BLACK cable Cover to the NEGATWE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery. Positive TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE (Red)
- Page 26 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 m blended fuels (called gasohol or using age at the end of the season or if the trac m ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tot will not be used for 30 days or more. which leads to separation and formation...
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. See"TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTmON Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves...
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Remove obstruction. Mower blades wi[[ Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower drive Replace mower drive belt. belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 SCHEMATIC BATTERY O: REo FUSE STARTER WH,TE ,© , _,, _..r--I BLBCK SOLENOID ___( )G (PEDAL UP) WHITE A-I-IA SWITCH WHITE WHITE I ..BLACK II BLACK BLACK BLACK fTTM-E _lf _ L-U].CH LACK (CLUTCH OF CONNECTOR SPARK...
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 ELECTRmCAL...
- Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4o20 unc 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga. 12" black 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4o20 unc x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal 178861 Sorenoid 121433X Ammeter Rectangular...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 CNASSmS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-Laser-It.stlt...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 187846X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 174996 Panel, Dash, LH. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X558 Hood Assembly Laser...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 GROUND DRIVE drive-fender.stlt_39...
- Page 37 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRiPTiON NO. NO, DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 8883R Cover, Pedal Dana 4360-140 175410 Pulley, Engine 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5-1.5 146682 Spring Brake Return STD55! Washer 123666X Pulley Transaxle...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 STEERING ASSEMBLY j.f" steering pl.lt 47...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRiPTiON 139768 Steering Wheel 184706 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1o5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Draglink STD551137...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.1 cyl 49 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTMON 181654 170545 Control, Throttle/Choke Plug, Drain Oil Easy 124028X 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting Bushing Snap 17670412 1/4-20 x 1/2 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd.,...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 SEAT ASSEMBLY "/ seat_It.knob_9 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON 188716 Seat 121248X Bushing, Snap 72050412 Bolt, Carriage !/4-20 x 1-1/2 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32xlx10Ga,...
- Page 42 Dngr/Psn 184730 Decal Hood Side 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 172331 Decal Deck 184310X428 Pad, Footrest LH STLT 184899 Decal Fender, Craftsman 184311X428 Pad, Footrest RH STLT 156439 Decal Fender Danger 192713 Owner's Manual, English 179128 Decal Deck "B" 42" 192714...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 LiFT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 159460 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13 unc Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 73350800 159471 Trunnion Shaft Assembly, Lift 175689 105767X Pin, Groove 73800800 Locknut, Hex, with Washer Insert 12000002 1/2-13 unc E-Ring 19211621...
- Page 44 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 MOWER DECK 4__2 105" .146 102j_ _147 10 _, D man-t-path stlt...
- Page 45 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 133944 Washer, Hardened STD533107 Bolt 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 184907 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9i7.273396 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 DANATRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 Part Part Description Description Spacer, .633 X .87 X .755 170981 Housing, Upper 120472X 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 105928X Sprocket, 134400 Ball, Detent 170988 Gear, Bevel, 105904X Spring, Detent...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 BRIGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 . Jl 691 @ 718 !_ 43,_ 684!11_ 584_ 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1264'_ 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 358 ENGINE GASKET 146_ 1270 20@ 6170 1O22 7291 6911_ 524 _ 8420 1266...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET 617 0 1022 1022 616_ 1022 404 # 614 I_ 54'_ 8o1_ 305A _544_ 803 @ 310_ 802 @ 1070 697 _ 1051& 1005 1044_ 363#...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 BRIGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 105A l 127A 1091 276A @ 947A [_ NIKKI J 1127 _ 947_ 1266A O 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 527(_ 276_O_/ 1266 0 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 6170 231_...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690577 Seatqnlet 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 108A 695419 Valve-Choke (Nikki) 697188 Sump-Engine 694352...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Terminal-Spark Plug 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 692424 497608 Brush Set 690968 Seal-Valve Screw (Rocker Cover) 495859 Armature-Magneto 691108 SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover) 691061 Screw...
- 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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