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Craftsman 917.273135 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 17.0 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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ICRIIFTSMIIN°I
LAWN TRACTOR
17.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273135
This product has a low emission engine which operates
1
III
III differently
from previously
built engines.
Before you start the I
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 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 Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917 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...
  • Page 2 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®.
  • 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 acciden- 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 the •...
  • Page 5 • Be sure the area is clear of other people • Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across. before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.
  • Page 6 REPAIR PROTECTION CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, AGREEMENTS engineered and manufactured to give Congratulations on making a smart pur- you the best possible dependability chase. Your new Craftsman_ product is performance. designed and manufactured for years of Should you experience any problem you dependable operation.
  • Page 7 Steering Whee! Steering Wheellnse_ (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 ® (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Steering Wheel Extension Adapter _St_eritg Shaft Seat (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Video...
  • 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 proper tightness.
  • Page 9 5. Pivot seat and pan forwardand as- NOTE: You may now roll or drive your sembleadjustmentknob and flat tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor washer loosely.Do not tighten. from the skid. 6. Lower seat into operatingposition and sit in seat.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION 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 of mower deck opening and slide into this manual.
  • 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 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 Ignition Switch Position Attachment Clutch Lever...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 Attachment • The average lawn should be cut to ap- Clutch Lever proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool "Engaged" season and to over 3 inches during hot Positic months. For healthier and better look- ing lawns, mow often and after moder- ate growth.
  • Page 15 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will The engine in your tractor has been take extra cranking time to move fuel from shipped, from the factory, already filled the tank to the engine.
  • Page 16 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 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _o_"_,_'_ _, ___._o_ REGULAR SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners t##5 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V_Belts Check Engine...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 BATTERY Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- eration or at least once a year if the tractor Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before start- ever, periodic charging of the battery with ing the engine and after each eight (8)
  • Page 20 2. Remove wing nut and air cleaner from NOTE: Operating the engine with a base. blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER removed will cause engine damage due to 3. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. overheating.
  • Page 21 _ILWARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5.
  • Page 22 7. Push clutch cable housing guide into Check adjustment on right side of trac- bracket, slide collar onto guide and tor. Measure distance "D" directly in front secure with large retainer spring. and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of 8.
  • Page 23 TO ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. The mower blade drive belt may be re- 2. Measure distance between brake oper- placed without tools. Park the tractor on ating arm and nut "A"...
  • Page 24 3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER around the top groove of engine pulley. 4. Install belt through stationary idler and The front wheel toe-in and camber are not clutching idler. adjustable on your tractor. If damage has 5.
  • Page 25 TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - Terminal Cover 1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis. 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable (Red) to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of Cable Negative (Black)
  • Page 26 ENGINE 2. Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make adjustments with engine Maintenance, repair, or replacement running and shift/motion control lever the emission control devices and systems, in neutral (N) position. which are being done at the customers ex- 3.
  • 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 of •...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power Cutting too much grass/too 1. Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" position, i 2. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves i 3.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION iMower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. mechanism. not rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt. belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273135 SCHEMATIC °LACK BATTERY SOLENOID BLUE BLUE A_'ME_T CLUTCH • •Iv I 85 86 ] FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID (NOT OCCUPIED BLACK SEAT SWITCH (IF SO EQUIPPED) BLUE I 85 86 I BLACK PRESENCE RELAY #1 REGULIA_OR YELLOWALTERNATOR 28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RpM...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273135 ELECTRICAL i•...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273135 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Uric x 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176137 Switch, Interlock 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 175158...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273135 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES .145...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273135 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16×3/4 I55272 Bumper Hoo@'Dash I68337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 × 1 174996 Panet, Dash, L.H. I72105X010 Panei, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdroi 3/8-16 x 1/2 I85682X613 Hood Assembly 184921...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273135 GROUND DRIVE • 51 26 27 drive-fender.silt 26...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273135 GROUNDDRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 187618 Transaxle (See Breakdown) Pulley, Engine Peerless 206-545C 188025 Bolt 7/I 6-20 x 1.5 188029 Washer 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 154778 123666X Pulley, Transaxle Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof 134683 Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H.
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273135 STEERING ASSEMBLY P"""-_...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273135 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 184704X428 Steering Wheel 184706 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened I21748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge I2000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Draglink STD55I 137...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273135 ENGINE _116 _105 "33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine_kohler33...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273135 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 170548X505 Control, Throttle 17720408 Screw, He× Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x I/2 Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model CV490-27508 174667 Muffler Gasket (Order from Engine Mfgr.) 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer 169837...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,273135 SEAT ASSEMBLY ,1'¢'/" ...--- 16 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 180166 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc × 1 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk I/4-20 x 1-1/2 Washer 13132 x 3/4 ×...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273135 DECALS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156368 Decal, Oper. Instr. 177353 Deca% Dash Panel 187048 Decal, Replacement 160396 Deca% V-Belt Schematic 186280 Decal, Hood, R.H. 179128 Deca% Deck B 42" 186281 Decal, Hood, LH.
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273135 LIFT ASSEMBLY lifl-rh I pi_e_3...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273135 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION I59460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger I59471 Shaft Asm, Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer21/32× I ×21 Ga. I20I 83X Bearing Nylong I25631X Grip Handle Fluted I22365X Button Plunger Read I39865...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273135 MOWER DECK 103 105 106"_ _ 102 .146 _117 119 _ _116 × 42 D m_n_-pa h _1 3...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273135 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Washer Hardened 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 178515 STD533107 Bolt 155046 Arm, Idler Spacer, Retainer 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, I65723 Front I41043 Guard, TUV Idler Knob Custom Oval 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42 _ Deck...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273135 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273135 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxte Cover 790079 Brake Lever Screw I/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8 = 792073A Screw I/4 - 20 x 2 I/4" 770128 Transaxte Case 792085A...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273135 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE BREATHER_ 23 22 /_!,I 20 15"--_...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273135 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508 CYLINDER HEADAfALVEJBREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-032-03-S 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) Seal, crankshaft 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Inc{udes Block, cylinder 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S _Use Short Block 12 522 51 ) 12-445-02-S (Qty.
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273135 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508 IGNITION/ELECTRICALf BAFFLES] BLOWER HOUSING _-_--2 IAIR INTAKE fT_-.? io i 11.._...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273135 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw, hex. flange 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M-545010-S M10x1.5x46 MSx0.Sxl 0 (6) 24-468-10-S Washer, plain 1/4" 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 12-146-07-S 24-162-03-S Screen, grass...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273135 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508 STARTING SYSTEM] ENGINE CONTROLSJ "}...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273135 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-&39070-S Screw, hex. flange 12-079-11-S Linkage, choke MSx1.25x70 (2) 12-237-01-S Clamp, cable 25-098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes 24-086-43-S Screw, hex. flange 3-8) M-664020-S Screw, lobed socket...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273135 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT] ......FUEL SYSTEMJ...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273135 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508 CRANKSHAFT FUELSYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6×1.0 (2) 12-014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) M-629116-S Stud M6xl.Ox116 (2) 25-139-27-S PJug,cup 12-853-118-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 4,5,6 qty 1 Tie, cable 12-454-03-S, EXHAUST Terminal 25-452-20-S)
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION t,.n 1, Fold this page along doffed line indicated above, 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4.
  • Page 60 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...

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