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Craftsman 917.273637 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.273637 Owner's Manual

18.5 hp 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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CRAFTSMIIN°
18.5 HE 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273637
i_]
his product
has a mowemission
engine which
operates
differently
from previously
built engines.
Before you start the
engine,
read and understand
this Owner's
Manual.
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 o 5 pm, Men o 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 Safety 1_800-659°5917 Rules and instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am o 5 pm, Men o Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Maintenance......... 16 Warranty..........2 SafetyRules ........... 3 Service andAdjustments...... 2 1 ProductSpecifications......6 Storage..........27 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......7 Troubleshooting ........28 Operation..........10 Repair Parts.......... 32 MaintenanceSchedule......1 6 Sears Service......B ack Cover LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin 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 mMPORTANT: 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- _IWARNmNG: In order to prevent 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 Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. machine.
  • Page 5 Be sure the area is clear of other people Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree before mowing. Stop machine if anyone limbs, etc. enters the area. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.
  • Page 6 Champion RC12YC AGREEMENTS (Gap: .030") Congratulations on making a smart pur- Forward: Ground Speed chase. Your new Craftsman® product is 1 st (MPH): designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's...
  • Page 7 Bubble Level Mower Leveling Wrench (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Video Cassette Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys "'t Your, new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the oper-...
  • Page 8 ADJUST SEAT Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi- Raise seat and loosen adjustment tion. knob. Start the engine. After engine Lower seat into operating position started, move throttle control to idle sit in seat. position.
  • Page 9 ,/CHECKMST Deflector Before you operate and enjoy your new ShbUd tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product. Mulcher Please review the following checklist: v" All assembly instructions have been completed. v"...
  • Page 10 These symbols may appearon your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. I'-,I SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD...
  • Page 11 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THINSOWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATmNG 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. iht Switch Position Hourmeter ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lever...
  • Page 12 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles...
  • Page 13 TO STOP MOWER BLADES For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed disengage attachment clutch control. twice. Make the first cut relatively high; _ICAUTION: Do not operate the mower the second to desired height. without either the entire grass catcher,...
  • Page 14 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- Acidic gas can damage the fuel system rvIENTS of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should Tow only the attachments that are recom- be emptied before storage of 30 days mended by and comply with specifications...
  • Page 15 COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing below) performance and proper discharge 6. When engine starts, leave throttle material. Regulate ground speed control in choke position until engine selecting a low enough gear to give the...

  • Page 16: Before Each Use

    F,LL ,, DATES AS COMPLETE ..REGULAR SERV,OE f y4 yA TS ERV'C EDATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades li#13 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals i,,' Check...

  • Page 17: Blade Removal

    TRACTOR Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rubs when per- shown. forming any maintenance. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 BRAKE OPERATmON Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet mlVIPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.
  • Page 18 Checkthe crankcase oil level beforestart- NOTE:The original equipmentbattery on your tractor is maintenancefree.Do not ing the engine and after each eight (8) attemptto open or removecaps or covers. hours of operation. Tightenoil fill cap/ Adding or checking level of electrolyte is dipsticksecurely eachtime you check the oil level.
  • Page 19 Clean out chaff and debris Serviceair cleaner more often under dusty conditions. Air Screen 1. Pull up on air filter cover handleand rotate towardsengine. 2. Removecover. 3. Carefullyremoveair filter cartridge and pre-cleanerfrom base. 4. Clean basecarefully to preventdebris fromfalling into carburetor. NOTE:If very dirty or damaged,replace cartridge.
  • Page 20 WARNmNG: T O AVOmD SERmOUS mNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMmNG ANY SERVmCE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depressclutch/brakepedalfully and set parking brake. 2. Placegearshift leverin neutral (N) position. 3. Placeattachmentclutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP"and removekey. 5. Makesure the bladesand all moving parts havecompletelystopped. 6.
  • Page 21 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSmNG Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or undednflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.
  • Page 22 Mandrel Idler To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal num- ber of turns. The two front links must remain equal in length. When distance "D"...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOTmON DRmVE BELT NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxb is in neutral. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the belt installation guide decal on bottom side...
  • Page 24 TO STARTENGINEWiTH A WEAK BAT- First connect RED battery cable to TERY positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten ,_kWARNmNG:Lead-acidbatteriesgen- securely. erate explosivegases. Keepsparks, flame Connect BLACK grounding cable to andsmoking materialsawayfrom bat- negative (-) battery terminal with re-...
  • Page 25 mMPORTANT: 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 by any non-road engine...
  • Page 26 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 acids during...

  • Page 27: Troubleshootmng Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in marluamunmess directed to Sears service center CAUSE GORRECTmON 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded. before attempting to start. Bad spark plug.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTmON PROBLEM Loss of power Cutting too much grass/too Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower Build=up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Mower blades wiii 1. Remove obstruction. 1. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower drive Replace mower drive belt. belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 SCHEMATmC SOLENOID STARTER BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH DIODE SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR FUEL I (OPTIONAL) SPARK PLUGS • BLACK _ I - UN,T J ON_(2PLUGS -- " IL_/_, L- _ IGNITION ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 ELECTRICAL I- ..
  • Page 33 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 ELECTRmCAL KEY PART DESCRiPTiON 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Trap',Battery 145211 Bolt, Battery, Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 HoIddown, Battery, Front 145769 Nut, Push, Nylon, Battery, Front 1/4 176138 Switch, htedock 175688 Harness, Light 4152J...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES _278 ._ 209 _,158 .--" 20 154_209 _278 >209 chassis-stealth,stlt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRiPTiON 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 161566X428 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 917.273637 GROUND DRIVE drive-fender.stlt...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 GROUND DRmVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION TransaxIe Dana 4360-180 105709X Spring, Clutch Return Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 (See Breakdown) 17060620 V-Belt, Ground Drive 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 160855 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 169691 Keeper, Belt, Center Span Screw 3/8-16 x +875 12000028 Ring, Retainer...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 STEERmNG steering steaffh prem...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 STEERmNG PART DESCRiPTiON 186094X428 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga= 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 175121 Link Drag STD551137...

  • Page 40: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 ENGmNE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs=lcyF...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 176636X505 Control Throttle/Choke 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead Hex ..Engine, Briggs Mode! 31P777-0348-E1 (See Breakdown) 137352 Muffler 165291 Muffler Gasket 148456 Tube Drain oil 169837 Shield Heat 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor (Fiat Scrn) 179022 Tank Fuel 4.0 Rear...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 SEAT ASSEMBLY ..KEY PART KEY PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 188714 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk NyI 50 Hd 140551 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 Split 28x .88 Zinc 19131610...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION NO+ NO+ DESCRIPTION 187407 Reflector, LH 164065 Decal, Steering Whee! 138047 156368 Decal, Battery, Diehard, Sears Decal, Fender, Operator Inst+ 186242 Decal, Hood RH 186572 Decal, Fender 186243 149516 Decal, Hood LH Decal, Battery 160396 Decal, Deck Sch+...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 UFT ASSEMBLY 1718 13----_ Fift-rh.1 pc.stlt...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 UFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 179504 PIunger Assembiy 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 188822 Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21Ga. 120183X Bearing, NyIon 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted 139865 Link, Lift, LH. 139866 Link, Lift, R.H.

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 MOWER DECK _ ""_ 40 159 _i 132 91 _184 140 - 102 F 21 _5 _134 , 138 \" 92__ D,elec.t-path.adjwl.stlt...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON Roller Nose 182032 Mower Housing 132264 STD533107 Bolt 180533 Bracket Roller Nose RH 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Fr. 136420 Cover Mulching 42" Black Screw Truss Hd Phil10-24 x 5/8 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 DANATRANSA×LE--MODELNUMBERD4360o180 6768...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 DANA TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER D4360o180 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Sprocket, 9T 190972 Housing, Upper 105928X Gear, Bevel, 36T 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 190986 Assy, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft 190973 Bail, Detent 134394" Shaft, Drive 190974 Spring, Detent 120473X...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0348=E1 884_ 11 _ 584_ 12641_ 8_1_ 146 '_ 126_ 741_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 8680 943 O 1270 _7591 617 0 842<:3 1027 / 1019 LABEL 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I I 1036 EMISSION...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0348=E1 1095 VALVE GASKET 868 _'_ 1022 _] 1022 6170 1034 --10_ 1119_ •_ _-1o6 lo91 127 (_ 276@ 1127L4 _ 104%-CA 4A_KIT-087 R B URE TO R6_ 137_ 276@ 634_...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0348=E1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRmPTmON 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 399265 Kit-Bushing/Sea! 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) (MagnetoSide) 694352 © Jet-Main (Standard) 391086 ,, SeaFOiI (Magneto Side) 697228 Jet-Main (High Altitude)
  • Page 53 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273637 BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348=E1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRmPTmON "+ SeaFVaIve 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 690968 694476 Screw (Fuel Pump) 690960 Screw (Rocker Cover) Line-Vacuum 385A 690297 Screw (Fuel Pump) 697091 697090 Pump-Fuel 690589...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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.
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