Craftsman 917.27317 manual

Owner's Manual JCRIIFTSMIIN'J LAWN TRACTOR 17.5 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.273170 [_ 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 [...]

Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................... 3 Product Specifications ............................ 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation ........................ 8 Operation .............................................. 11 Maintenance Schedule ......................... 17 Maintenance ....[...]

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 ac- • cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and pla[...]

DO: Mow up and down slopes, not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un- even terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Follow the manufacturer's recommend- ations for wh[...]

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or i[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 1.25 Capacity and Unleaded Type: Regular Oil Type SAE 10W30 (above 32°F ' API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 1 st 1.2 2nd 1.5 3rd 2.4 4th 3.5 5th 4.8 6th 5.3 Reverse: 1.5 Tire Pressur[...]

Lt] Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel Adapter <b (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer O1 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Extension Shaft Boot Seat (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge 1_(1) Knob Keys 11111 (2) Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette "t 7[...]

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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TO[...]

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as- semble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. 6. Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat. 7. Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. 8. Get off seat without moving its ad- justed position. 9. Raise seat and ti[...]

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. 4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. _ICAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield fro[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L I'.,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD LIGHT [...]

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. Ammeter Attachment Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Light Switch Position Lever Plunger Throttle[...]

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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PAR[...]

• The average lawn should be cut to approxi- mately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. Attachment / For healthier and better looking lawns, mow Clutch Lever often and after moderate growth. "Enc For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relat[...]

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. 1. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. 2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread th[...]

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 6. When engine starts, leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms up and begins to run roughly. Once rough running begins, imme- diately move the throttle control to the fast position. Engine warm-up may take from several seconds to several minutes (the colder the temperature, the longer t[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I"_,_ ,_ _,_ _ o._. ,_ REGULAR SERVICE DATES cC:I: ;kk Birak;iOp;r ra: ion _ _' Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems I_ a Check for Loose Fasteners _ 11_5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3 T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Bailery Level a Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engin[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See [...]

NOTE: The original equipmentbattery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or removecaps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first the[...]

AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cteaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. 1. Remove knob and cover. 2. Remove wing nut and air[...]

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE 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. Make sure the blades and all moving pa[...]

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING 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 underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT Raise mower to its highest position. • At the mid[...]

Mandrel With Parking Brake "Engaged" Idler Pulleys Mandrel Pulley Nut TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then b[...]

Enc Clutchin_ Center .Span Keeper Stationaryldler Transaxle TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: 1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE[...]

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - 1. BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. 2. RED cable last from both batteries. 02614 Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY _,WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before c[...]

ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers ex- pense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throt[...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _,CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to coot before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not"CHOKED" properlF 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7 [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE 3ORRECTION , , 3. PROBLEM Loss of power Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attach- ment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven , 5. 6. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel. 10. Spark plug[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Remove obstruction. 1. Obstruction in clutch [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 SCHEMATIC BATTERY BLACK SOLENOID FUSE KE I i = BLUE i I i BLUE ATT'MENT CLUTCH ,_, I I GREEN • I 1 i 85 86 i BLUE i SEATSW,TON (NOT OCCUPIED) 187 _ 30 I i I I i 87A I 7& PRESENCE RELAY #1 I I 85 86 i STARTER BLACK FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPED) BLACK BLACK 301 i dlh i 87A _ SPARK IGNITION PLUG[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 / / I I 42 I i 41 22 I I I I 26 52' 29 I I I I I I 16 i I I I I I ? ! ! / / ! I I I I 32[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery 16 176137 Switch, Interlock 21 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga. 11" red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga. w/16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 73[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 258 31 39 58 278 208 209 2O8 / / 6O 2_ 74 209 /142 209 14 oo o 208 206 2O9 34 chassis-Laser -It.stlt 39[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 187846X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8_16 x 3/4 11 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 13 172!05X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 185682X613 Hood Assembly 18 184921 Bumper [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 GROUND DRIVE 57 /120 / 63 212 70 116 _66 16 _, 15- J 26 18 62 35, 36 34 28_ 22 / 26 27 drive-fender.stlt 39 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 63 PeeMess 206-545C 64 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 65 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxie 66 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 69 5 121520X Strap, Torque 70 6 17060512 Screw 5/16q8 x 3/4 74 8 165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT 75 10[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 STEERING ASSEMBLY F 88 13 65 67 67 68 15 15 steering pllt 47 4O 10 26_ 3O 43 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 13 15 17 26 28 29 3O 32 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 46 51 54 65 67 68 71 82 87 88 91 95 184706 169840 169839 6266H 121748X 12000029 175121 STD551137 73940800 136518 145212 180641 126847X 19131416 17000612 STD561210 130465 155099 152927 184704X42[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 ENGINE 31 40 81 _46 33 _37 29 33 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester _3 38 14 i _105 23 77 engine-kohler39 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170545X505 2 17720408 3 4 174667 13 14 148456 23 169837 29 137180 31 184900 32 140527 33 123487X 37 137040 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Control, Throttle/Choke 38 181654 Screw, Hex Head, T[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 5 13 19 13 32 13 ,,_,_ 31_ 32 4 19 6 13 3 2 20 15 20 lift-rh 1piece 3 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nyleng 7 125631X Grip Handle F[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 SEAT ASSEMBLY / j i I I I i I I I I I I _....--- 16 I 17 12 seat It.knob 9 11 J /z _/ i _ fJz _ _ _ _ / _ /_ i[ _ J /jr j I I , ii KEY PART NO, NO, 1 180597 2 180166 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 180186 11 166369 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (bl[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 DECALS 18 13 6 3 11 11 2 13 10 2O 14 15 j8 12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156368 2 192060 3 186280 4 186281 5 138047 6 133644 7 190962 8 172331 9 186282 10 156439 11 186283 12 146046 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper. Instr. 13 191018 Decal, Replacement 14 160396 Decal, Hood, R.H. 15 179128 Decal, Hood, L[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 MOWER DECK z146 " 142 i147 J16 113 117 _ 119 118_ " 5 / 6 42 D man-t-path stlt 3 2 16 21 10-- 9-- 18 8 _ 21 23 24 29 18 27 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 165460 5 STD624008 6 178024 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 _ 139775 _ 138971 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 174493 18 72140505 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 23 177563 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 11045[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 35A 83 29 35 157 42A 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 Brake Lever 2 780086A Needle Bearing 518" 42 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1_1/4" 3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 114" 4 776395 Countershaft 4[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERJ 20_ 23 ] 22 CRANKCASEj @ 17 ! '19 18 47 /2 12 _ 5 _4 "17 _-14 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 25-351_01-S Lifter, valve (2) 1 12_032_03_S 2 12_755_97_S Kit, cylinder head 2 N/A (includes 3_16, Gaskets 12 041 01_S (Qty. 2), 3 12_445_02_S 12 041 02_S, & 12[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I 3_ _j ..... 7 20 _ 10 I 18 _17 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I ! t2 8 lo 9_ 4 5 AIR INTAKE J 3_ 6-- 1110--_ --7 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 12_086-14_S Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 1 2 12_468_03-S Washer, plain 318" 3 24_018-03-S Retainer, grass screen (3) 2 4 24_162M03_S Screen, grass 3 5 25M086M47[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 STARTING SYSTEMJ 1 @ ENGINE CONTROLS I 1 / _15 t14_ 8 11 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION J 1-- i i_-5 2O 8 6 tl 2 4 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 M-839070_S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70 1 (2) 2 25_098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes 3-8) 3 12-755-54-S Kit, drive end 4 12-227_18-S Cap, drive end 12-170_0[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 CRANKSHAFT I EXHAUST J FUELSYSTEMJ FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. 1 M-641060-S 2 M-629116_S 3 12_853_118-S 4 12-041-02-S 5 12-041 _01-S 6 12_265-06-S 7 25_237-14-S 8 25-353-10_S 9 12_050-13-S 10 47_154-01_S CRANKSHAFT NOTILLUSTRATED *M_561010_S *X-22-11_S 12W57-02_[...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION O1 A WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 1. Fold this page[...]

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