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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...
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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®.
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.
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• 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 •...
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• 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 •...
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.
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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 F[__ Steering Wheel Extension _St_eritg Shaft Adapter Seat (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Video...
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.
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.
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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...
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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...
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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. Attachment Ignition Switch Light Switch Position Clutch Lever...
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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.
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• 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.
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.
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 •...
MA,.TENANC SC.EOULE FILL IN DATES ,_O/_ _Xx(_ _C_ _'_ ._lp,_ AS YOU COMPLETE _.%_7 REGULAR SERVICE x"_q%_l_ll_SERVtCE DATES cC hh ::: TB_::;I 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 Check Transaxle...
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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.
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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, the oils will result in in- 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.
ENGINE OIL FILTER 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.
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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 •...
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2. Slide mowerunder tractor with 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 links to mowerdeck and ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both securewith retainersprings.
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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.
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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"...
2. Connectone end of the BLACKcable Terminal Cover Keps to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C) of fully chargedbattery. 3. Connectthe other end of the BLACK Bolt cable (D) to good chassisground, awayfrom fuel tank and battery. Positive TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE (Red) ORDER Cable...
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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...
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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.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start Out of fuel. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. 3. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION LOSS of power Cutting too much grass/too i 1. Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" position, i2. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves i 3.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. Mower blades will mechanism. i not rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt. belt. 3.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273391 SCHEMATIC ,,1. 0E0 o111 0LAoK BATTERY FUSE STARTER B_CK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH w_E__ SEAT SWITCH BLACK I B_CK BLACK BLACK (CLUTCH?_F_" GROUNDING CONNECTOR • (OPTIONAL) SPARK • BL_CK IGNiTiON PLUG...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273391 ELECTRICAL...
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273391 GROUND DRIVE d rive-fender.stl...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273391 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 8883R Cover, Pedal Transaxle (See Breakdown) Dana D4360 175410 Pulley, Engine 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5-1.5 146682 Spring Brake Return STD551143 Washer 123666X Pulley Transaxle 12000028 Ring Retainer 154778...
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273391 MOWER DECK i147 142 19 F 9---" 42 D man-t-path stlt3...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273391 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 unc STD533107 Bolt 184907 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 178515 Washer, Hardened 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck 155046 Arm, Idler STD624008...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273391 DANA TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER D4360 /¢...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273391 DANA TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER D4360 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170981 Housing, Upper 120472X Spacer, .633 X .87 X .755 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 105928X Sprocket, 9T 134400 Ball, Detent 170988 Gear, Bevel, 36T 105904X Spring, Detent 134394...
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273391 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 5_15 434+ 684_ 11 584_ 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 307_ 1264I_ 329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 868(_ 943 O 741@ 1270 2o@ 6170 1022 524 _ 8420 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273391 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET 617 0 1022 1022 _o25 _4-d_ 6170 383_ 1029 1022 614_ 851_i_ 2,6f 305A 1070 697 _ 1005 1044 803_ 310 1 1265...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273391 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690577 O Seat-Inlet 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 O Jet-Main (Standard)
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273391 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 693551 Motor-Starter 690968 .+ Seal-Valve 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 690960 Screw (Rocker Cover) 497608 Brush Set 690589 * SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover) 495859 Armature-Magneto 694393 Solenoid-Fuel 691061...
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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.
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