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Craftsman 917.273761 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.273761 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 18.0 hp, 42" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
18.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273761
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This product has a low emission engine which operates
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differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
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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 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, IL 60179 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 ac- 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 the limbs, etc.
  • 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: Safety Rules

    REPAIR 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 is 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) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Extension Wheel Adapter Shaft Steering Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette...

  • Page 8: Assemblyp Re-Operation

    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 forward and as- NOTE: You may now roll or drive your semble adjustment knob and flat tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate washer loosely. Do not tighten. instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. 6.
  • 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 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in upright position. the Service and Adjustments section of 2.

  • Page 11: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I',,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HiGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF UGHTS ENGINE OH ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP...
  • 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. Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lever Light Switch Position Ammeter...
  • 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 I 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 es.
  • Page 14 • For best cutting performance, grass over Attachment Attachemnt Clutch Lever '"/_ Lift Lever 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; "Engaged" _/_ High. the second to desired height. Position Pos,t, o n TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Pos t on Gauge wheels...
  • Page 15 Transmission Engaged A(_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. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can...
  • Page 16 • The attachmentsand ground drive can 1. Place tractor safely on level surface nowbe used. If the enginedoes not with engine off and parking brake set. accept the load, restartthe engineand 2. Disengage transmission by placing allow it to warm up for one minute using freewheel control in disengaged posi- the choke as describedabove.
  • 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

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ._f_ ,_-_ _ o-_ ,_/_, AS YOU COMPLETE DATES REGULAR SERVICE _'__'S E RVIC Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners _1_5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle...
  • 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. 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 20 ENGINE • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. LUBRICATION • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. Only use high quality detergent oil rated NOTE: The original equipment battery on with API service classification SF-SJ. Se- your tractor is maintenance free.
  • Page 21 3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise. 4. To open, pull out on the drain valve. 5. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.
  • Page 22 MUFFLER CLEANING Inspect and replace corroded muffler and • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and/or damage. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

  • Page 23: Service And Adjustments

    WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5.
  • Page 24 7. 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. 8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on •...
  • 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 is and idler pulleys still greater than five (5) feet in highest 2. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves gear, further maintenance is neces- and inside all belt guides.
  • Page 26 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/ Engine Pulley_ REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged Clutching Idler after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in Stationary the Operation section of this manual. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT Center Span If steering wheel crossbars are not...
  • Page 27 If "jumpercables"are usedfor emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT:Yourtractor is equipped with a 12 volt system.The other vehicle mustalso be a 12 volt system.Do not use your tractor battery to start othervehicles. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES- 1. Connect one 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 by any non-road engine...

  • Page 29: Storage

    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 moisture which leads to separation and formation of _,CAUTION:...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change LOSS of power spark plug. (continued) 7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Replace fuel filter. 8.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before discharge mowing. Mower deck not level. 4. Level mower deck. (continued) Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 SCHEMATIC ,,Ik o111 °LACK BATTERY RE° FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK • WHITE AMMETER SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE _ _G A_/_ (PEDAL WHITE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHITE SEAT SWITCH BLACK LACK I BLACK BLACK _A'_MENT CLUTCH "_ BLACK (CLUTCH OFF)

  • Page 34: Repair Parts

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 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 917.273761 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES -145 chassis-Laser-It.stlt...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 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 184921...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 GROUND DRIVE 16 3_ 15 _ drive-hydro.stlt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transmission (See Breakdown) 134683 Guide, Belt, Mower Drive RH Strap, Torque, Lh Hydro Gear Model 314-0510 169183 165866 Red, Shift 169182 Strap, Torque, Rh STD561210 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 137057 Spacer, Axle STB551125...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 STEERING ASSEMBLY __39 P'-"--42 steering_pl,It47...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 STEERINGASSEMBLY 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 STD551137...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 ENGINE \\\\\\ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine_bs,lcy[ KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 123487X 170545X505 Clamp, Hose Control, Throttle 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, (See Breakdown)
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 SEAT ASSEMBLY ...--- 16 "[_ seat/t.knob 9 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 180166 121248X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 td 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Uric x 1 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 19131610...
  • Page 44 Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng 183794 Decal, Lift Handle Decal, HP Engine 138311 172331 Decal, Mower Srs 166960 Decal, By pass 186282 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 184310X428 Pad, Footrest LH STLT 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 184311X428 Pad, Footrest RH STLT 186283 Decal, Panel Side 192018...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 ,,-.-,_ 32 j rift- r h,1piece 3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/ STD624008 Retainer Spring Plunger 173288 Link Front 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 unc 105767X Pin Groove 175689...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 MOWER DECK _116 118_ D man-t-path stlt _116...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 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 "r 120- :I=,, [128 r- m \127 ,.,.,& "43...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Rotor, Brake 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170408 Brake Puck 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142883 Puck Plate 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142882 Brake Actuating Pin 170354 Swashplate, Trunien Machined 142887...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 718 _ o+4_ 11 _ 584_ 133°REPAIR MANUAL I 307_ 12641_ _329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE t 358 ENGINE GASKET 943 0 741@ 7581 1270 20 @ 6170 1022 842 O 1019 LABEL KIT...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 "_LI1617 1022 _ 40 _' 1022 617 0 _83o_ 1022 616_. 54_t, 614 | 562_ 505_ 216f 305A _ 74 '_ 697 _ 803_ 310 1 1265...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 105A 127A 1091 127 O 276A@ 947A@ 1127 276 @ 1266A(_ 1266 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 231_ 987(_ 105 _ 137 0 276@ 106 [_ 634_...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690577 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 Jet-Main(Standard)
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273761 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 693551 Motor-Starter 690968 Seal-Valve 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 690960 Screw (Rocker Cover) 497608 Brush Set 690589 SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover) 495859 Armature-Magneto 694393 Solenoid-Fuel...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 56 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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