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Craftsman 917.273611 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.273611 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 24.0 hp, 48" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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CRRFTSMRN°
LAWN TRACTOR
24.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273611
r_
This 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.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip-
ment,
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 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat ment, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    Repair Parts ......... MaintenanceSchedule......15 Sears 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...

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT:This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghands and feetand throw- ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould result in serious injury or death. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- _WARNING: In order to prevent lutely necessary. Always look down accidentalstarting when setting up, and behind before and while backing.
  • Page 4 II. SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the Slopes are a major factor related to loss of blades shut off. They may fall off and control and tip-over accidents, which be seriously injured or interfere with result in severe injury or death.
  • Page 5 • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, the truckor trailerand refuelit on the other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel ground.If this is not possible,then spillage and remove any fuel-soaked refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable debris. Allow machine to cool before container,ratherthan from a gasoline storing.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    REPAIR PROTECTION Forward: AGREEMENTS Ground Speed (MPH): Congratulations on making a smart pur- 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 Keys (2) Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette Bubble Level Mower Leveling Wrench Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. ADJUST SEAT When right or left hand is mentioned this manual, it means, from your point of...
  • Page 8 CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest OF ALL BELTS sition. See the figures that are shown for replac- Release parking brake by depressing ing motion and mower blade drive belts clutch/brake pedal.
  • Page 9 These symbols may appearon your tractoror in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. I',,,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ® G, I ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP...
  • Page 10 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 Position Ignition Switch Hourmeter Attachment...
  • Page 11 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 any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety...
  • Page 12 • The average lawn should be cut to ap- All, CAUTION: Do not operate the mower proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool without either the entire grass catcher, season and to over 3 inches during on mowers so equipped, or the deflector months.

  • Page 13: To Start Engine

    TOWING CARTS OTHER ATTACH- Never use engine or carburetor cleaner MENTS products in the fuel tank or permanent Tow only the attachments that are recom- damage may occur. mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. TO START ENGINE common...

  • Page 14: Cold Weather

    MOWING TIPS COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) • Mower should be properly leveled 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the control in until the engine begins to run Service and Adjustments section...
  • Page 15 F,LL,NOATES ASREGULAR SERVICE YOU COMPLETE ._'__O_._£O'£ _, ._%?._ ._%_, :_,_ _,S_.O'" Check Brake Operation _V p 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...
  • Page 16 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. Install and tighten blade bolt securely BRAKE OPERATION (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to IMPORTANT:...
  • Page 17 NOTE: The original equipment battery Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- your tractor is maintenance free. Do not eration or at least once a year if the tractor attempt to open or remove caps or covers. is not used for 50 hours in one year.
  • Page 18 ENGINE OIL FILTER Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Replace the engine oil filter every season remove the blower housing and other cool- or every other oil change if the tractor ing shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and used more than 100 hours...
  • Page 19 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.
  • Page 20 • Remove bubble level from mower and Install front plate assembly to tractor store in a safe place. suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown. Bubble Between Bubble Level Position front plate assembly between Lines front mower brackets.
  • Page 21 BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT EQUAL IN LENGTH IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- to-side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, mower...
  • Page 22 16.ReconnectR.H.suspensionarm to 18.Engage belt tension rod by pushingrod rear deck bracketwith retainer spring. into locking bracket. 17.ReassembleR.H. mandrelcover. R.H. Mandrel Cover Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged Electric Clutch Position) ,,_,;_ Pulley Idler Pulleys R.H. Mandrel Spring Arm R.H. Suspension Primary Idler Arm TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE...
  • Page 23 17. Reinstall mower to tractor (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section manual). Secondary Idler Arm Idler L.H. Pulley Sp ling Mandrel Secondary Spring Arm Center Mandrel Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt R.H. Mandrel TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Road test tractor for proper stopping distance...
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a If steering wheel crossbars are not belt installation guide decal on bottom side horizontal (left to right) when wheels of left footrest.
  • Page 25 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- REPLACING BATTERY TERY _WARNING: Do not short battery AC_,WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- terminals by allowing a wrench or any erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame other object to contact both terminals and smoking materials away from bat- the same time.
  • Page 26 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL Loosen knob and remove cover as- SEMBLY sembly from air cleaner. Choke should be closed. If it is not, Raise hood. loosen casing clamp screw and move Unsnap headlight wire connector. choke cable until choke is completely Stand in front of tractor.
  • 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 _I, WARNING:...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control. Build-up of grass, leaves Clean underside of mower and trash under...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1• 1. Obstruction in clutch Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism• Worn/damaged mower drive Replace mower drive belt. belt. Frozen idler pulley• 3.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273611 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) ,© ELECTRIC CLUTCH ' F H CLUTCH/BRAKE • (PEDAL SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIEE PTO (DISENGAGED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) SPARK PLUGS IGNITION PLUGS UNIT CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS @ 3600 FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273611 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273611 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt, Battery, Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown, Battery, Front 145769 Nut, Push, Nylon, Battery, Front 1/4 176138 Switch, Interlock 175688...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 209,_ _. 209 J 20 • 209 chassis-stealth.stlt...

  • Page 35: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 187934X428 Dash 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 167203 Panel, Dash, LH 188702X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 175260X615 Hood Assembly 162026 Plate Battery STD541437...

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273611 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273611 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17120614 Screw 3/8-16 x .875 Transaxle Peerless 206-545C (See Breakdown) 123533X Cover, Pedal 174607 Pulley, Engine 146682 Spring, Return, Brake STD551143 Washer 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof 12000028 Ring, Retainer...

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 STEERING ASSEMBLY 91 ..82" steering stealth prem...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5t8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 175121 Link Drag STD551137...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 ENGINE I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs intek=twin 39...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 175437X428 Control Throttle 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 Engine, Briggs Model 445777-0168-E1 (See Breakdown) 149723 Muffler Asm Twin Lo-Tone 159955 Pipe Exhaust LH Intek 160589 Pipe Exhaust RH Intek 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Seres...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 SEAT ASSEMBLY ..16 -_.t & seat Itknob PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180598 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 180166 Bracket Pivot Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 121249X Spacer...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 DECALS KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164065 187407 Reflector, Decal, Steering Wheel 156368 138047 Decal Battery, Diehard, Sears Decal, Fender, Operator 186242 Decal Hood RH Instructions 186243 Decal Hood LH 186572 Decal, Fender 146046 Decal V-Belt, Drive Schematic...

  • Page 44: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159461 Plunger Assembly 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 178981 Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing, Nylon 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted 175370 Link, Lift, LH. 175371 Link, Lift, R.H.

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 MOWER DECK 122_ mower deck.48prem stlt...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 72110612 Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 175820 Pulley Idler Flat 4939M Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 uncx 1 Gr. 5 Retainer Spring 74780616...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 180""_ MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE Model et Seriel Ch fire...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Brake Lever Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A 770128 Transaxle Case 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 776395 Countershaft 792075...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1 _-----_'-_ 1013 220 E:::Z_1035_ 89 _ 19651 I <_-_I 15 _ 1017 15A@ 027_ 865B 691 ®...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1 883_ 883_ 1029 1022 1022 )29_ 1100 _.__ 798 _ 33Y21'2o9 \ I lO22__ _° __ I _o_ 387 _<_- 628 _ 918_ 11421 1251 1169_ o 198111128Jl 163_ 418 _...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE_ 789A 1o_54__ lO7O _ _ 1005 __ 332_ 75___ 7261 [ 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 165_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868_ 883_ 334_ 3o3_ 1022_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 783 51 3_ 697_...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699753 Cylinder Assembly 499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 499806 Float-Carburetor Side) 499803 Tube-FueITransfer 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 690994 05 Gasket-Float Bowl 699747 Sump-Engine 499807...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Cover-Air Guide 499486 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 865B 691015 •+ Seal-Valve 691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 690968 Wire/Connector-Alternator 447A 690960 Screw(Air Guide Cover) 399916 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 690970...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION //VE 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, iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ For the replacement parts, accessories...

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