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Craftsman 917.273222 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.273222 Owner's Manual

24.0 hp electric start 50" mower automatic garden tractor
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[RAFTS[MAN <+
24.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
50" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.273222
e Safety
• Assembly
* Operation
o Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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,
CAUTION:
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, II 60179
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 - 5 pm, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is of-control and tipover accidents, which capable of amputating hands and feet can result in severe injury or death. All and throwing objects. Failure to observe slopes require extra caution. If you the following safety instructions could cannot back up the slope or if you fee! result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 4 • Before and when backing, look behind • Never tamper with safety devices. and down for small children. Check their proper operation regulad • Never carry children. They may fall off • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, ( and be seriously injured or interfere other debris build-up.
  • Page 5 In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase California Public Resources Code). of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been Other states may have similar laws. designed, engineered and manufactured Federal laws apply on federal lands. A...
  • Page 6 Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Extension Seat (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Mower (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) Retainer Springs (double loop) (4) Brackets Gauge Wheels (4) Adjusting Bar (12) Crownlock 5/16-18 Nuts_...
  • Page 7 Slope Sheet Video Cassette Keys € (2) Keys "-t Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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.

  • Page 8: Install Seat

    (label located between terminals) BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR charge battery for minimum of one FROM SKID hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" ATTACH STEERING WHEEL Maintenance section of this manual • Remove hex bolt, lock washer and for charging instructions). large flat washer from steering shaft. •...
  • Page 9 (See TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND Operation section for location BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when attachment lift lever to its highest position.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE install link in top hole of R.H. front BELT mower bracket. Retain with single loop retainer spring as shown. Be sure tractor is on level surface and • Turn height adjustment knob counte mower suspension arms are raised with clockwise until it stops.

  • Page 11: Check Tire Pressure

    CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overin- BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY flated at the factory for shipping pur- YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO poses. Correct tire pressure is important ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for best cutting performance.
  • Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. '- :' A BATTERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT Ixl .@ FUEL CHOKE MOWER...
  • Page 13 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. _t Switch Ignition Ammeter Hourmeter Switch...

  • Page 14: To Move Forward And Backward

    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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 15: To Operate On Hills

    • Select desired height of cut. The cutting height range is approxi- • Lower mower with attachment lift mately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are control. measured from the ground to the blade • Start mower blades by engaging tip with the engine not running. These attachment clutch control.

  • Page 16: Add Gasoline

    TO TRANSPORT • Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ When pushing or towing your tractor, be dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill sure to disengage transmission placing freewheel control in freewheel- cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap ing position.

  • Page 17: Cold Weather Starting

    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set • Before driving the unit in cold weather, parking brake. the transmission should be warmed up • Place motion control lever in neutral as follows: •...

  • Page 18: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air Tire chains cannot be used when the is being removed from hydraulic drive mower housing is attached to tractor. system. Mower should be properly leveled fo_ •...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _6 4 Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...
  • Page 20 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem- bly, center hole in blade must align with Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. star on mandrel assembly. BRAKE OPERATION • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 21 TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID BATTERY The transaxle was sealed at the factory Your tractor has a battery charging and fluid maintenance is not required for system which is sufficient for normal use. the life of the transaxle. Should the However, periodic charging of the battery transaxle ever leak or require servicing,...
  • Page 22 • Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut. • Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob. Cartridge _._. Air Sc_i n Plug Foam Pre-Cleaner I, _'_.. J | Cartridge {(_:. _\_. _Oil Fill Cap/ Dipstick "' Plate _ _,_/_ CLEAN SCREEN...
  • Page 23 _CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • 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 "OFF" and remove key. •...
  • Page 24 • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. ° o o Mandrel • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.
  • Page 25 Screws Spring _dler Electric Left Hand Clutch Mandrel Pulleys Cover Pulley Primary Idler Arm Boltin Housing Left Hand Mandrel Mower Drive Belt Belt Keepers TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE • Reconnect spring to bolt in mower BELT housing and reinstall R.H.

  • Page 26: Belt Removal

    Eventually, the internal brake will wear TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT which may cause the mower blades to Park the tractor on level surface. Engage not engage, or, to not stop as required. parking brake. For ease of service there Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized...
  • Page 27 • Retighten belt keeper above transaxle TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT pulley. • Place belt around clutching idlers as If steering wheel crossbars are not shown, making sure to route belt horizontal (left to right) when wheels are inside of all belt keepers. positioned straight forward, remove...
  • Page 28 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS • Connect the other end of the BLACK FRONT WHEEL cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery. • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE washers to allow wheel removal.

  • Page 29: Interlocks And Relays

    TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Hood • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb , Headlight Wire holder securely back into the hole in Connector the backside of the grill.
  • Page 30 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) closing it finger The choke control has been preset at the tight and then turn out (counterclock- factory and adjustment should not be wise) t turn. necessary, check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable.

  • Page 31: Engine Oil

    ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture Immediately prepare your tractor for which leads to separation and formation storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or of acids during storage. Acidic gas can more.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART aROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start • Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • See 'q'o START ENGINE" • Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. • Bad spark plug. •...
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 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, • Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Worn, bent or loose blade. Poor grass • Replace/sharpen blade. discharge (Contn) Tighten blade bolt. • Clean underside of mower • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. housing. • Mower drive belt worn. •...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 SCHEMATIC °Eo ._cK BATTERY SOLENOID t ..--ILL- FUSE AMMETER STARTER [- kJ WHIt_ • ..R[ 0 ../,_"_ WHITE _'?-M.':1 q , ,_, .r--r<Z:_,_ _,,- ..; FH: ELECTRIC CLUTCH ¢o RED O _ L) ..
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 ELECTRICAL ili_ _ • r ..
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon !/4" 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 166184 Harness Socket Light w/4152J 4152J...

  • Page 38: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,273222 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 14 _ _._._ 17-_qr ss---_, ":...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150253 Rail, Frame RH VGT 154914 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis 140506 Drawbar, Gt 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 137113 Bracket Asm., Fender 163976 Dash 17490620 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 157882 Dash Asm., Lower VGT 19131614...

  • Page 40: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 GROUND DRIVE _p.._ • o° :',,_c, l .i__J! i ° _ . : 106_...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 151179 Plate Console Shift 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 74490548 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 x 3 Gr5 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 142432...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 STEERING 1313 14 /...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel, Steering 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 121232X Cap, Spindle...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 ENGINE { 5s I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 132920 Spark Arrester Kit ..Engine (See Breakdown) STD551437 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins, 3/8 - 16 KoNerCV22S-75518 10010500 Washer Split 161063 Muffler Side 1-1/4" Inlet 123487X ClampHose 13200300...

  • Page 45: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 SEAT ASSEMBLY • s.__11 20 14... L- ._, !.._ '_r_ 7¸ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 140675 Strap, Fender 123740X Spring, Cprsn 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .52 123976X...

  • Page 46: Wheels And Tires

    DESCRIPTION 171814 Decal, RPLC 171705 Decal, Side Panel 164759 163204 Decal, Engine Decal, Fender 171702 Decal, Hood RH Craftsman 149516 Decal, Btry Dngr/Psn Eng. 1717O3 164065 Decal, Hood LH Craftsman Decal, Insert Strg 140837 138047 Decal, Brake Parking Saddle Decal, Battery...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 LIST ASSEMBLY ¢ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006x Rod Asm., Lever STD624008 Retainer, Spring 159187 Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc Shaft Asrn., Lift Vgt 73350800 159189 Trunnion Lever Asm., Lift Rh 130171 12000022 Nut, Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc E-RingTruarc #5133-87 73800800...

  • Page 48: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 MOWER DECK . //:_ ©-!(/ 51 _ i" 27._-,_ _ 28.___ 27-_-_ lO4_. I,.,' \, 106-_ "_: ';_67 i ¸¸...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156990 Mower DeckWeldment 74760628 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc STD541431 x 1-3/4 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 138457 Bracket asm., Sway Bar 137200 Cover, Mandrel RH STD624008 Retainer, Spring 137729 Screw, Thdroll. 1/4-20 x 5/8 130832 Arm.
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.273222 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 164591 Assembly, Housing, 153767 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 164592 Assembly, Housing, 142904 153765 Oil Seal .984 x 1.5 x .25 142905 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1 Shoulder Bolt...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 127148X 144569 Swashplate, Variable Shaft, Pump 142938 122716X Block Assembly Ring, Retaining 122786X 122745X Pin, Stainless, Headless Bearing, Ball 122715X 122718X Gasket, Center Section Spacer Check Valve Kit 122700X 144578 Seal, Lip...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75518 CRANKCASE :YLINDER HEAD VALVE & BREATHER I O--21 32 1 --19 • _) _j_1125 24 23 22 _m13 F" 0--8 _.__17...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75518 HEADNALVFJBREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 24-032-01 -S Seal, oil front (Includes 2,3) Crankcase (USE: Miniblock ) 24-04!-23-S 24-294-13-S Gasket, breather Fitting 24-096-59-S Cover, breather...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75518 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES] /4" _____..! ,.-° .;_3 " _--14 __-, 18---_5 AIR INTAKE ]...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75518 IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen (Includes 2- 4, and 24 113 18) 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (Includes M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 2-4) (Incl.
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75518 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS J @-1o OIL PAN LUBRICATIONJ o--2...

  • Page 58: Starting System

    TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER75518 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PANILUBRICATION KEY PART DESCRIPTION PART M-0839070-S Screw, hex. flange DESCRIPTION M8x1.25x70 24-096-05-S Cover, pinion M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 M-0839080-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 M-631005-S Washer, plain 6 mm (2) 12-468-01-S Washer.
  • Page 59 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER75518 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST !" FU EL I_STEM...

  • Page 60: Fuel System

    TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.273222 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75518 CRANKSHAFT FUELSYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 24-853-25-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 52-139-09-S Plug, cup (Includes 2-4) 24-041-15-S Gasket, carburetor EXHAUST Carburetor assembly (For information only not PART available separately) DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 64 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home,,, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM Anyt,me, day or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for...

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