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Craftsman 917.273513 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 21 0 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
21 0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273513
This product has a low emission engine which operates
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IIL-_II
differently
from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. J
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 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- • ILWARNING: In order to prevent acciden- 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: Product Specifications

    In the state of California the above is re- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- Gasoline Capacity 3.5 nia Public Resources Code). Other states and Type: Unleaded 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) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering ' _/- Extension Steering Shaft Steering Wheel Boot Adapter Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use...

  • Page 8: Tools Required For Assembly

    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

    INSTALL SEAT NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate Adjust seat before tightening adjustment instruction below to remove the tractor knob. from the skid. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See...
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) 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 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 BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • 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 Attachment Ignition Switch Position Ammeter...
  • 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 cutting height range is approxi- 1. Select desired height of cut. mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are mea- 2. Start mower blades by engaging at- tachment clutch control. sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights TO STOP MOWER BLADES - are approximate and may vary depending disengage attachment...
  • Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- Acidic gas can damage the fuel system MENTS of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should Tow only the attachments that are recom- be emptied before storage of 30 days mended by and comply with specifications or longer.

  • Page 16: Cold Weather Starting

    COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and • Do not mow grass when it is wet. below) Wet grass will plug mower and leave 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry control in until the engine begins to run before mowing.
  • Page 17 F LLNDATES AS YOU COMPLETE R BGULARSBBV,CE SERV'CEOAT S Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 1_1#5 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Coofing Check V-Belts Check Engine Oi_ Level...
  • 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: Engine Lubrication

    BATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°E ever, periodic charging of the battery with Check your engine oil level more frequent- an automotive charger will extend its life.
  • Page 20 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, Air screen must be kept free of dirt and tighten dipstick cap securely onto the chaff to prevent engine damage from tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil 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 6. Connectanti-swaybar to chassis Check adjustment on right side of trac- bracketand securewith retainerspring. tor. Measure distance "D" directly in front 7. Push clutch cable housingguide into and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of bracket,slide collar onto guide and mower housing as shown.
  • Page 23 2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and 4. Road test tractor for proper stopping idler pulleys. distance as stated above. Readjust 3. Pull belt away from mower. if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than five (5) feet in highest BELT INSTALLATION - gear, further maintenance is neces-...
  • Page 24 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT Clutching Idle r----.__._ If steering wheel crossbars are not Engine Pulley-- horizontal (left to right) when wheels are Stationary Idler-- positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER Keeper The front wheel toe-in and camber are not...
  • Page 25 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- REPLACING BATTERY TE RY ,_WARNING: Do not short battery _ILWARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- the same time.
  • Page 26 2. Loosen knob and remove cover as- TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL SEMBLY sembly from air cleaner. 3. Choke should be closed. If it is not, 1. Raise hood. loosen casing clamp screw and move 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. choke cable until choke is completely 3.
  • 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. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 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 3ORRECTION 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 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 917.273513 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL WHETE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH SEAT SWITCH BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK GROUNDING BLACK (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR • (OPTIONAL) SPARK • UNiT IGNITION BLACK FUEL= (2 PLUGS ON TWIN ENGINES)
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Uric 145491 Cable Ground 121305X Switch Seat 175566 Switch lgn 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness lgn 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20uncx1/2 131563 Cover Terminal 178861 Solenoid 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212 -- .145 chassis-Laser -It.stlt 14...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Assembly 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 187846X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, LH. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X558 Hood 184921...

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 GROUND DRIVE _20250 dfive-fender.stlt...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 175410 Pulley, Engine Dana D4360-180 173937 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 146682 Spring, Return, Brake STD551143 Washer 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool-Proof Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 12000028 Ring, Retainer...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 STEERING °\ 5""-_ steering_pl,lt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 175131 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. 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs intek-twin 29 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170546 Control, Throt Paddle 137180 Arrestor, Spark 17720408 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 157103 Tank, Fuel Engine, B&S, (See Breakdown) 161696 Cap Fuel Guage No.

  • Page 41: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 LIFT ASSEMBLY 32 / lift-rh,1piece 3 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 173288 Link, Front 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 73350800 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13 unc 105767X Trunnion Pin, Groove 175689...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 SEAT ASSEMBLY \\\\\ seatlt, knob 9 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188716 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 180166 Bracket Pivot Fender 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 uncx 1 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc 19131610...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    Decal, Lower Dash Decal, Lift Handle 190814 184310X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal, Rplcmnt 184899 184311X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal, Fender, Craftsman Gold 156368 191876 Decal, Fender STLT Oper lnst Owner's Manual, English 191877 Owner's Manual, Spanish KEY PART WHEELS AND TIRES NO.

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 MOWER DECK _ """ 40 40-"'_ i147 106_ 103 105 103 _\/_'y 1011_ 104 106 "\" _112 _117 42 D man-t-path stlt 3...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 141043 Guard, TUV Idler STD533107 Bolt 149846 Knob Custom Oval V-Belt 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 144959 Front STD541437 Mulcher Cover 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 136420 STD624008 Retainer Spring...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 DANA TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER D4360-180...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 DANA TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER D4360-180 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 190972 Housing, Upper 105928X Sprocket, 9T 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 190986 Gear, Bevel, 36T 190973 Ball, Detent 134394* Assy, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft 190974 Spring, Detent 120473X Shaft, Drive...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 1019 LABEL _146 447A 525_ 447A 857 _d_' 1017_ 51 _ 54 _ 1035 1027 1095VALVEGASKETSET 868_ 865B_ 447A_ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 1022_...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 1022 1029 36 _1022 1100 798_ 209 k _1022 oooo 9180 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 130 \ 104 _ _987 io5 $ 552 (_ 552A 742 @ 975J 404 <_ 552A...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 334I_ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1070 _ 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 332 _ 695 T 358 ENGINE GASKET SET _13_ 733 _ 0._ llo_oJ_...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699751 Cylinder Assembly 699809 Valve-Throttle 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 699812 Kit-Throttle Shaft 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 694914 Float-Carburetor 699747 Sump-Engine 698781 Q Gasket-Float Bowl 693998 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 1)
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273513 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 393456 Wire/Connector-Alternator 696459 Alternator 691127 Screw (Rocker Cover) Hose-Vacuum 691029 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 694000 497606 Drive-Starter 691003 Screw (Choke Control Bracket) 692024 Clutch-Drive 690589...
  • 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.
  • 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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