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Owner's Manual
JCRAFTSMAWJ
LAWN TRACTOR
18.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273764
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 equipment.
For answers
to your questions
about this product,
Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears
Craftsman
Help
Line
5 am - 5 pro, 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 about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com!craftsman...
- Page 2 ......Back Cover Maintenance ........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 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 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 limbs, etc. machine.
- 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 PROTECTION W/O Filter: 3.0 Pints AGREEMENTS Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC Congratulations on making a smart pur- 'GAP: .030") chase. Your new Craftsman® product Ground Speed Forward: designed and manufactured for years of (MPH): Reverse: dependable operation. But like all prod-...
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 1/2-20 =,,,,,d Steering Extension Wheel Adapter Shaft Boot Steedn_ Steering Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Keys...
- 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 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. Lower seat into operating position...
- Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac- (If previously removed) tor, check to see that the brake is properly Raise and hold deflector shield adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" upright position. the Service and Adjustments section Place front of mulcher...
- 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 NIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
- Page 12 KNOWYOUR TRACTOR READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lever Ammeter _ger Throttle/Choke Attachment...
- 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 any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectac...
- Page 14 Attachment Attachemnt • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed Clutch Lever""'i_ Lift Lever "En "4 it'- High twice. Make the first cut relatively high; Posigi ageu .._._:_ f-";_ Position the second to desired height.
- Page 15 Transmission Engaged _CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera- tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.
- Page 16 PURGE TRANSMISSION • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not To ensure proper operation and per- accept the load, restart the engine formance, it is recommended that the allow it to warm up for one minute using transmission be purged...
- Page 17 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...
- Page 18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _÷_ _ ,_,_ _ d_ o_ AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE /__ERVICE DATES 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 OiJ Level...
- Page 19 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. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet...
- Page 20 • Keepbattery bolts tight. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES • Keepsmall vent holes open. • Rechargeat 6-10 amperesfor I hour. NOTE:The original equipmentbattery on your tractor is maintenancefree. Do not attemptto open or removecaps or covers. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTIC_PATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE elf j_ £h_tl e Addingor checkinglevel of electrolyte is...
- Page 21 7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- sticktube. Pourslowly. Do not overfill. For approximatecapacitysee "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" s ectionof this manual. 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstickfor checkinglevel. Foraccuratereading, tightendipstickcap securelyonto the tube beforeremovingdipstick. Keepoil at "FULl" line on dipstick.Tighten cap onto the tube securelywhen finished.
- Page 22 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER CLEANING The fuel filter should be replaced once • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. each season. If fuel filter becomes of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu- of all gasoline, oil, etc.
- Page 23 WARNING: SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING 1. Depress clutch!brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.
- Page 24 Push clutch cable housing guide into • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring. equal in length. Place flat washer and clutch spring • If links are not equal in length, adjust idler pulley bolt and secure...
- Page 25 BELT INSTALLATION Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust 1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleys if necessary. If stopping distance and idler pulleys still greater than five (5) feet in highest Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves gear, further maintenance...
- Page 26 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/ REPLACEMENT Engine Pulley Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged Clutching Idler _ after reinstallation and before operating tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" the Operation section of this manual. Stationary Idler / TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-...
- Page 27 If "jumpercables"are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT:Yourtractor is equipped with a 12 volt system.The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system.Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles. TO ATTACHJUMPER CABLES- 1. Connectone end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE(+) terminal of each Terminal battery(A-B),taking care not to short...
- Page 28 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...
- Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol age at the end of the season or if the trac- blended fuels (called gasohol or using tor will not be used for 30 days or more. ethanol or methanol) can attract...
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power Faulty spark plug. Clean and regap or change (continued) spark plug. Dirty fuel filter. Replace fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass Wet grass. Allow grass to dry before discharge mowing. Mower deck not level. Level mower deck. (continued) Low/uneven tire air pressure. Check tires for proper pressure.
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 SCHEMATIC R£D BLACK BATTERY R£D FUSE _LACK (OPTIONAL) WHERE '© I AMMETER SOLENOID CLUTCH/BRAKE {PEDAL UP) WHETE SEATSWITCH _GNIT_ON NOT OCCUPIED) SW_TCH NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS BROWN EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR HEADLIGHTS...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 ELECTRICAL 52"...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176138 Switch, Interlock 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga. 11" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga.
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES ./64 _145 chassis-Laser 4t.stlt. 33...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 187846X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X613 Hood Assembly...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 GROUND DRIVE drive-hydro.stlt...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 unc Peerless LTH200O 134683 Keeper Belt Engine 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 137057 Spacer STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 STEERING ASSEMBLY _-'--'-'42 steering_pl.II47...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 184704X428 Steering Wheel 184706 Axle Assembly Cast Iron 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. 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Draglink...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 ENGINE _" OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.lcyl PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 123487X 170545X505 Clamp, Hose Control, Throttle/Choke 137040 Line, Fuel 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2 124028X Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line Engine,...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat Itknob 9 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 180166 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2...
- Page 44 Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng 183794 Decal, HP Engine 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 172331 Decal, Mower Srs 178392 Decal, Chassis Disconnect 186282 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 184310X428 Pad, Footrest LH STLT 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 184311X428 Pad, Footrest RH STLT 186283 Decal, Panel Side 192817...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 LIFT ASSEMBLY lift*rh, 1piece 3 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm inner Spring W/ STD624008 Retainer Spring 173288 Link Front Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 unc 105767X Pin Groove 175689...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 MOWER DECK _148 i147 142 _116 118_ _13o × 19 F 10_ 9_ D man-t-path stlt3 Fl16...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 165723 Spacer, Retainer STD533107 Bolt 141043 Guard, TUV Idler Knob Custom Oval 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 184939 Front 144959 V-Belt 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck STD541437 Mulcher Cover STD624008...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 180 / la2 9 -",,i!i! .._J '°° !_i,vr_ ..;-,_, /o2 _\ o2 o = /_-::_...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 786196 Spacer .625.765 772151 Cover L.H. 792201 Spring 770135 Case 792154 Oil Fill Plug 776355 Counter Shaft 788088A Oil Seal 3/4" 778263 Spur Gear 11T 792141 Washer .3771D .058W 786197...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 718 _ 6o4_ 11 _ 584_ 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 307_ 1264_ 11329REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 358 ENGINE GASKET 943 o 741@ 758_ 1270 20 @ 617O 1022 691 (_ 8420 524_...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 \W_I 6 170 1022_,= /J31 I40_-_ 1022 1022 404 # 614_ 54'_ 654_ 334 _ 265# 267 '_ 305A 803 _ 340_ 1070 697 _ 3o5 _...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 105A 692 m 127A 1091 [_106 104A_ 105 _1 97SAI 127 O 276A@ 947A[_ NIKKI] 1127 J[ o47_ 276 @ 950 _ 1266A@ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET '370 276®...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0299-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...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273764 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 692424 Terminal-Spark Plug 497608 Brush Set 690968 Seal-Valve 495859 Armature-Magneto 691108 Screw (Rocker Cover) 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature) 690589 SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover) 691043...
- Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow WARNING: 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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