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Craftsman 917.273621 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 24.0 hp, 48" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
CRRFT.TMRN °
LAWN TRACTOR
24.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273621
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..........2 Serviceand Adjustments.....19 SafetyRules .......... 3 Storage..........27 ProductSpecifications ......5 Troubleshooting ........28 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... 7 Repair Parts......... 32 Sears Service......B ack Cover Operation..........9 MaintenanceSchedule......15 Maintenance........1 5 LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructions in 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 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. _IWARNING: In order to prevent • Never direct discharged material accidental starting when setting...
  • Page 4 II. SLOPE OPERATION have been given rides in the past may Slopes are a major factor related to loss of suddenly appear in the mowing area control and tip-over accidents, which for another ride and be run over or result in severe injury or death.
  • Page 5 • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change • If you strike a foreign object, stop and clothing immediately. inspect the machine. Repair, if neces- • Never overfill fuel tank. Replace sary, before restarting. cap and tighten securely. • Never make any adjustments or repairs GENERAL SERVICE...
  • Page 6 Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) AGREEMENTS 'API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints designed and manufactured for years of W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints dependable operation.
  • Page 7 Keys (2) Keys For Future Use Video Cassette Slope Sheet 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 Raise seat and loosen adjustment this manual,...
  • Page 8 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM (See TO DRIVE TRACTOR SKID Operation section location After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly _nction of controls) adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" WARNING: Before starting, read, un- the Service and Adjustments section...
  • Page 9 These symbols may appearon your tractoror in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION 4) G ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE...
  • 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. ht Switch Position Attachment Clutch Switch Ignition Switch Lift Lever Plunger...
  • 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 SAFETYGLASSES glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety...
  • Page 12 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted _:_WARNING: Do not drive up or down when they are slightly off the ground when hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do mower is at the desired cutting height not drive across...
  • Page 13 Be sure freewheel control is in the Tires can lose traction with the ground transmission engaged position. cause you to lose control of your tractor. Sit on seat in operating position, BEFORE STARTING ENGINE depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
  • Page 14 3. Allow one minutefor transmissionto With motion control lever in neutral (N) warm up.This can be done during the position, slowly disengage clutch/brake engine warm up period. pedal. • The attachmentscan be usedduring 8. Slowly move motion control lever for- the enginewarm-up period afterthe ward, after the tractor moves approxi- transmissionhas been warmed up and...
  • Page 15 FILL IN DATES AS YOU C 0 M PLETE J__/,"_ _.J_ REGULAR SERVICE _'_K_'4r_'fSERVlCE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades li_s Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check...
  • Page 16 TRACTOR Install new or resharpened blade with stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck Always observe safety rules when per- and mandrel assembly. forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to...
  • Page 17 NOTE: The original equipment battery your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte VISCOSITY GRADES not necessary. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT CHANGE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS oil vi_cc_lartl Corrosion and dirt on the battery...
  • Page 18 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. Air screen must be kept free of dirt and For approximate capacity see "PROD- chaff to prevent engine damage from UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this overheating.
  • Page 19 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 20 Slide mower under tractor with deflec- • Using the lift lever, place mower tor shield to right side of tractor. position where no part of the mower, IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout- including gauge wheels, is touching ing in all mower pulley grooves.
  • Page 21 BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE Suspension EQUAL IN LENGTH Lift Link Adjustment FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- to-side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust Nut "C" both front links equally so mower will stay Nut "D"...
  • Page 22 18.Engagebelt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket. R.H. Mandrel Cover Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged Position) Clutch Pulley Idler Pulleys Mandrel Spring Arm R.H. Sus Primary Idler Arm TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE Remove any dirt or grass which have accumulated around mandrels (SECONDARY)
  • Page 23 17. Reinstall mower to tractor (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section manual). Secondary Idler Idler Arm Pulley L.H. Sp ling Mandrel Secondary Spring Arm Center Mandrel Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission...
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/ REPLACEMENT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a Should your transmission require removal belt installation guide decal on bottom side for service or replacement, it should of left footrest.
  • Page 25 If your battery is too weak to start the First connect RED battery cable to engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT- positive (+) battery terminal with hex TERY" in the Maintenance section of this bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten manual).
  • Page 26 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your Hood tractor to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Headlight Wire not adjust - damage may result.
  • 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 _IkWARNING:...
  • Page 28 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. 3. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
  • Page 29 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 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION 3. Wet grass. Poor 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 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273621 SCHEMATIC o111o ..SOLENOID FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE © ELECTRIC CLUTCH © CLUTCH / BRAKE • (PEDAL SEAT SWITCH klOT OCCUPIED) PTO (DISENGAGED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) BLACK SPARK PLUGS_ FUEL ..' IGN_IITON _ON_ (2pGAPGs...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273621 ELECTRICAL 24._.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273621 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 917,273621 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 21)9 "_¢_166 chassis-stealth,stlt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273621 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 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273621 GROUND DRIVE 38 _ 27 _/ 165 156 J_39 120 j_ 36 35 • 53 drive-hydro,stlt...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273621 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle, HydroGear, Model 174607 Pulley, Engine Washer Number 314-0510 (See Break 10040700 down) 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 165866 Rod Shift Fend. 142432 Screw HexWsh Hi-Lo 1/4 x 1/2 unc 179334 Clutch Electric...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273621 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering stealth prem...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273621 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 25132 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 175121 Link Drag STD551137...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273621 ENGINE I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs intek=twin 39...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273621 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/Sems...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273621 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat Itknob KEY PART PART NO. NO. 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 318-16 unc x 1 121249X Spacer Split 28x .88 Zinc...
  • Page 43 Decal, Reflector, 186242 Decal, Hood RH 164065 Decal, Steering Wheel 186243 Decal, Hood LH 156811 Decal, Fender Opr. 186572 Decal, Seat Craftsman 149516 Decal, Battery 146046 Decal, V-Belt, Drive Schematic 186331 Decal, Hood, Side Panel 164096 Decal, Dash 189684 Decal,...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273621 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273621 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 179504 Plunger Assembly 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 188822 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 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273621 MOWER DECK !131 \> mower deck,48 standard...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273621 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 uncx 1 Gr. 5 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 1 4939M Retainer Spring 155986 Bar Pnt Adj.
  • Page 48 "1" _128 • f1!3 _,-.I r-.t , NI cl-- wl... €,,n .,_ -124 ",,,4 <108 SEALANT 20W50 78,80Z 127- SEAL O-RING...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273621 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170408 Rotor, Brake 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142883 Brake Puck 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142882 Puck Plate 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 142887 Brake Actuating Pin...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273621 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273621 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1 883_ 1029 1022 1100 _ 798 _ 33Y21'2o,° \ _° _'_& I _o_ 914_ 387_- 628 =_ 918_ 11421 1169t 198111128| 163_ 418 _ 1'__1, _1 16_1_11 15°[_1 108_1 b_130 95.
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273621 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE_ 789A 1054_ lO7O 1005 L_ 332_ 695 _ [ 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 165_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868_ 883_ 334_ 1022_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET ©...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273621 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-Fuel Transfer 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 690994 05 Gasket-Float Bowl 699747 Sump-Engine 499807...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273621 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 _OLo 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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