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Craftsman 917.273353 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.273353 Owner's Manual

16.0 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
CRI FTSMIIN°
16.0 HE 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273353
[_
This product
has a mowemission
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 o 5 pm, Men o 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 o 5 pm, Men o Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Maintenance......... 17 Warranty..........2 SafetyRules ........... 3 Service andAdjustments...... 2 1 ProductSpecifications......6 Storage..........27 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......8 Troubleshooting ........28 Operation..........11 Repair Parts.......... 32 MaintenanceSchedule......1 7 Sears Service......B ack Cover LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual, Searswill repair or replacefree of charge any parts that are foundto be defectivein materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Searswill...
  • Page 3 mMPORTANT: 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- _IWARNmNG: In order to prevent 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 Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. machine.
  • 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 Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.
  • Page 6 AGREEMENTS Forward: Ground Speed Congratulations on making a smart pur- 1 st (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 <b (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 x1-3/16 x12 Gauge ) Knob (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Video Cassette...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembbd 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 Pivot seat and pan forward and as- NOTE: You may now roll or drive your semble adjustment knob and fiat tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor washer loosely. Do not tighten. from the skid. Lower seat into operating position...
  • Page 10 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE V"CHECKMST The tires on your tractorwere overin- Before you operate and enjoy your new fiated at the factoryfor shipping purposes. tractor, we wish to assure that you receive Correcttire pressure is importantfor best the best performance and satisfaction cutting performance.
  • 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 ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED FUEL...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READTHINS O WNER'SMANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFOREOPERATmNG Y OUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswith your tractorto familiarizeyourselfwith the locationsof various controls and adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference. ignition Switch Light Switch Attachment Position Clutch Lever Ammeter Lift Lever Plunger Attachment Th rottle/Choke Lift Lever...
  • 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...
  • Page 14 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 If stopping is absolutely necessary, push months. For healthier and better looking clutch/brake...
  • Page 15 ADD GASOUNE 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 If grass is extremely tall, it should mowed twice to reduce load and pos- Mower should be properly leveled sible fire hazard from dried clippings. best mowing performance. See "TO Make first cut relatively high; the second LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"...
  • Page 17 AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE /_J/_'_ E R VICED ATES 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...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR mlVlPORTANT: Toensure proper assembly, center hole in blade mustalign with star Alwaysobserve safety ruleswhen per- on mandrelassembly. forming any maintenance. 4. Reassemblebladebolt, lockwasher BRAKE OPERATmON and flat washer in exact orderas If tractor requiresmore than five (5) feetto shown. stop at highest speed in highestgear on a 5.
  • Page 19 BATT E RY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting Your tractor has a battery charging system cold weather, the oils will resuJt in in- which is sufficient for normal use. How- creased oil consumption when used above ever, periodic charging of the battery...
  • Page 20 ENGmNE OraL FmLTER CLEAN AmR SCREEN Replacethe engine oil filter every season Air screen mustbe kept free of dirt and or every other oil change if the tractor is chaffto preventenginedamagefrom used morethan 100 hours in oneyear. overheating. Cleanwith a wire brushor compressedair to removedirt and stub- AIR FILTER born dried gum fibers.
  • Page 21 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 free...
  • Page 22 Slide mower under tractor with deflec- FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT mMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to tor shield to right side of tractor. Lower lift lever to its lowest position. side. If the following front-to-back adjust- Connect front links to mower deck and ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE I_OWER BLADE DRmVE Measure distance between brake oper- 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 TOE4N/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).
  • Page 25 2. Connectone end of the BLACKcable Terminal Cover Keps to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. 3. Connectthe other end of the BLACK "-_. Bolt cable (D) to good chassisground, awayfrom fuel tank and battery. Positive TO REMOVECABLES, REVERSE (Red) ORDER- CaMe...
  • Page 26 mMPORTANT: 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 acids during...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in rnanuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEi_ CAUSE CORRECTmON Wiii not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fueltank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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, [eaves...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in marluam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CORRECTmON CAUSE Mower blades wiii 1. Remove obstruction. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower drive Replace mower drive belt. belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 SCHEMATmC BATTERY O: REo FUSE STARTER WH,TE ,© , _,, _..r--I BLBCK SOLENOID ___( )G (PEDAL UP) WHITE _-,-I-A 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 917.273353 ELECTRmCAL...
  • Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 uric 4207J Cabte Ground 6 Ga. 12" black 121305X Switch Hunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key HgnMolded Craftsman 179720 Harness Hgn 71110408 Bolt BIk+Fin Hex 1/4-20 uric x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal Red 178861...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES ,209 _,209 chassis-Laser -It.stlt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRiPTiON 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 187486X013 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 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 GROUND DRIVE drive-fender_sflt...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 GROUND DRmVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 175410 Pulley, Engine 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr=5-1 =5 (See Breakdown) STD551143 ',Hasher 146682 Spring Brake Return 123666X Pulley Transaxle 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 142432 Screw 12000028...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 STEERINGASSEMBLY T_--42 / , 26 'l j , steering pl.lt 42...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRiPTiON 186780 Steering Wheel 175131 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 SpindIe 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...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 ENGmNE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.lcyl KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 123487X 170545 Clamp, Hose Control, ThrottIe 17720408 137040 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting Line, Fuel 181654 1/4-20 x 5/8 Plug, Drain OiI Easy 124028X Engine, Briggs Model No= Bushing Snap...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat It.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 10 Ga. 121250X Spring 145006...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156368 Decal Fender Opt. HnsL 146046 Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor 189244 DecaI 189276 HP Engine Decal, Panel Dash 171704 Decal Hood 160396 Decal, V-Belt Sch 179128 Decal Deck 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 133644...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 LmFTASSEMBLY Fift-rh=lpiece PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13 uric 159460 Lift Lever hner Wire Assembly 73350800 Trunnion 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 175689 105767X Pin, Groove 73800800 Locknut, Hex, with Washer hsert 1/2-13 unc 12000002 E-Ring 19211621...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 MOWER DECK _147 D man-t°path stir 3...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 MOWERDECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 73900600 Nut Lock Fig. 3/8-16 unc STD533107 Bolt 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH. Retainer 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front STD624003 Screw, Thd. RoII 1/4-20 x 5/8 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE ° ° MODEL NUMBER 206°545C 1:50 70 6A MODEL arid SERUAL NUMBERS HERE...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE ° ° MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRmPTmON Brake Lever 772147 TransaxHe Cover 790079 Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 780086A NeedHe Bearing 5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 770128 TransaxHe Case 792085A...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL N UMBER31C707,TYPE NUMBER0230oE1 584_ 307_ 1264_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 868_) 943 O 1270 20@ 6170 1022 75o_ 691 (_ 8420 1266 0 524 @ 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL ]...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230=E1 1095 VALVE GASKET 617 0 1022 13_' 1 o22 6170 524 0 1022 616_ 404,, _ 1119_ 267 '_...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 108A _ 130 _ 634A_ 142_ _}-- 106 1869 276@ 95o_ 4311 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 1266A 0 987(_ 276@ 104 _ 127_ 231_ 105 _ 1266@ 106 [_ 6170 634__ 117_...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230oE1 305A _ 3041 1265 801 (_ 697 _ 603 @ 310 1 67_'46 _ 7_7 _ 1070 _ 802 (_ _7-q-- _OlA (_ 1005 783A_ 544A 803A 783 @ 1083 _/311A NOTE: For Replacement Starter Motor,...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 PART PART DESCRmPTmON DESCRIPTION Jet-Main (High Altitude) 697174 Cylinder Assembly 697492 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 697241 Carburetor 391086 SeaFOil (Magneto Side) 697190 697106 Sump*Engine 695005 Plug*Welch Valve*Throttle 698147 Head-Cylinder...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273353 BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER310707,TYPE NUMBER0230=E1 PART PART DESCRmPTmON DESCRiPTiON 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 692424 TerminaPSpark Plug o+ SeaFValve 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 690968 697122 Elbowqntake 495877 Kit-Pinion Spring Wire-Connector/Alternator 698083 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 393456 Pin-Drive Retainer 691261 Washer (Starter Cable) 691641 696459...
  • 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.
  • 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...