Craftsman 917.273373 manual

Owner's Manual CRI FTSMIIN ° 17.5 HE 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.273373 [_ This product has a mow emission 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 operat[...]

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

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. _IWARNmNG: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place w[...]

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. Taft 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 interfere with sa[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATmONS Gasoline 1.25 Capacity and Unleaded Type: Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) IAPFSG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F Oil Capacity: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 1 st 1.1 2nd 1.4 3rd 2.2 4th 3.3 5th 4.4 6th 4.9 Reverse: 1.4 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 12 PSI Charging S[...]

Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 [__ Steering Wheel Adapter I I I I <b (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Seat (1) Large Flat Washer @ (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot (1) Washer @ 17/32 x1-3/16 x12 Gauge _(1 ) Knob Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette (2) Keys[...]

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 fiat 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 atlows 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[...]

ruNS.TALL MULCHER PLATE (If previousmy removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place front of mubher 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. Deflector Shield Mulcher Plate Latch Hooks A[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L I1 REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE oi OVER TEMP LIGHT AI-rACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FUEL OIL PRESSURE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE W[...]

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THINS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATmNG YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarizeyourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Clutch Lever Ugnition Switch Light Switch Position Ammeter " , , " Li[...]

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 ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height[...]

ADD GASOUNE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce vah!e life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan- tities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshne[...]

MOWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor[...]

AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE /_J/_'_ E R VICED A TES Check Brake Operation _1_ I_ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems If R Check for Loose Fasteners If I_s If A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_3 C Lubrication Chart If If 0 Check Battery Level 1_4 a Clean Battery and Terminals I_ If Check Transaxle Cooling i/ C[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rubs when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATmON 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 Adjustmentssection of this manual). TmRES , Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See &[...]

BATT E RY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. Keep battery and terminals clean. Keep battery bolts tight. Keep small vent holes open. Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on you[...]

ENGmNE OIL FmLTER Replacethe engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. AIR RLTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Replace pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operationor every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season[...]

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. Protect painted surfaces with auto- motive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis- sion are covered to keep water out. Water in engine o[...]

2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec- tor shield to right side of tractor. 3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position. 4. Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs. 5. Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs. 6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spri[...]

TO REPLACE I_OWER BLADE DRmVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be re- placed without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). 2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. 3. Pull belt away from mower. BELT I[...]

5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. 6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual). Engine Pulley-- Center Keeper Stationary UdUer TransaxUe PuUUey TRANSAXLE GEAR SHmFT LEVER NEU- TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral ([...]

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery. 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. [...]

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

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. _I, WARNmNG: 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 cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor f[...]

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in rnanuam urfless directed to Sears service center PROBLEi_ CAUSE CORRECTmON Wiii not start Hard to start Engine wiii not turn over Engine clicks but wiii not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filte[...]

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Loss of power CAUSE 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, [eaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty o1[. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8[...]

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in rnanuam urfless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Mower blades wiii not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery wiii not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mowe[...]

SCHEMATmC TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 BATTERY I RED O: REo FUSE I I STARTER i r--I ' BLBCK WH,TE ,© , _,, _ ..... , I I SOLENOID /_ II i i ___( )G AI( (PEDAL UP) WHITE SWITCH WHITE I _-,-I-A III I WHITE I I ........ _ 1 I I I I I-- BLACK I (_ O BLACK II II BLACK BLACK JA fTTM-E _lf _ L-U].C H L _1 LACK (CLUTCH OF CONNECTOR I (_ I _1 S[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 ELECTRmCAL 9O 42 24 26 I I I I I 29 ] ] ] ] / /i I /i i i I 1 / / 32[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 163465 2 74760412 8 176689 16 176138 21 183759 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 175158 27 73510400 2B 4207J 29 121305X 30 175566 33 140403 40 179720 41 71110408 42 131563 43 178861 45 121433X 52 141940 90 180499 DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 Box Battery Fender Swit[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 29 212 / 28 39 278 31 @/5 208 2O7 209 208 6O 74 209 6O - 209 37 _209 14 208 chassis-Laser-It.stlt 27 34[...]

TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 2 176554 5 155272 9 187846X013 10 STD533710 11 174996 13 172105X010 14 17490608 17 185682X558 18 184921 26 STD541437 28 188636 29 174332X599 30 188571X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 175710 39 174714 60 72140606 64 154798 74 73680600 142 175702 143 186689[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 GROUND DRIVE 113 156 51 6 32 18 62 120 _ 35 37 36 / 34 26 26 27 drive-fender stlt 35 36[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 GROUND DRmVE KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 Transaxle Dana D4360-140 64 (See Breakdown) 65 2 146682 Spring Brake Return 66 3 123666X Pulley Transaxle 69 4 12000028 Ring Retainer 5 121520X Strap Torque 30 Degrees 70 6 17000512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 74 8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 75 10 STD561210 Pin Cott[...]

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 STEERING ASSEMBLY / / 68 67 67 8_ 47 67 13 65 steering pl.lt 42 38[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 186780 Steering Wheel 2 175131 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 3 169840 SpindIe Assembly, LH= 4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R=H. 5 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga= 8 12000029 Ring, Kl[...]

ENGmNE TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 2 1 78 38 81 14 31 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170545 2 17720408 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 16 STD551237 23 169837 29 137180 31 184900 32 140527 DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle/Choke Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, Briggs Model No. 31C707-0230-E1 (See Bre[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 SEAT ASSEMBLY 15 17 seat It.knob 9 12 5 11 10 // / f KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 188716 Seat 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 71110616 Bolt 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged STD541437 Nut 124181X Spring, Seat 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 19131614 Washer[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 14 15 6 7 4 16 14 11 10 8 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156368 2 186377 3 184728 4 179128 5 184729 6 133644 7 189263 8 138047 9 184899 10 149516 11 156439 DESCRIPTION Decal Fender Opr. InsL Decal, HP Engine Decal, Hood RH Decal, Deck Decal, Hood LH Decal, Customer Maintenance Decal, Replacement Decal, Battery Decal, [...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 UFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 6 5 13 2O 31 _ 32 15 18 20 lift-rh.lpiece 3 KEY PART NO, NO, 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 15 173288 Shaft Assembly, Lift 16 73350800 Pin, Groove 17 1756[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 MOWER DECK 67 34 142 _147 106 _'_._ 102 103 105 _ _1o4 lo6 101 i"_/__,_._ _ 102 / 1 5 6 f 19 42 D man-t°path stir 3 21 2 18 29 21 28 27 44[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 52 139888 2 STD533107 Bolt 53 184907 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 54 178515 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck 55 155046 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 56 165723 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 59 [...]

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 DANA TRANSAXL£ o o MODEL NUMBER £)4360o140 69 46[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 DANA TRANSAXLE o o MODEL NUMBER D4360o140 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170981 2 2274J 3 134400 4 105904X 5 160940 6 138235 7 108727X 8 148266 9 148269 10 2225J 11 134793 12 148268 13 120415X 14 142674 15 170983 16 170986 17 105909X 18 105910X 19 160942 20 160943 21 148267 22 138236 [...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER31C707, TYPE NUMBER 0230=E1 25_ 27 30i 307_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20@ 617(9 868_) 943 O 51_ 524 @ 1022 691 (_ 8420 1266 0 I 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL i 1036 EMISSION LABEL ] 11 .Jl 24 43_ 741 584_ _' 1264_ 1270 75o_ 15_ 41 12 o 48[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230=E1 d 238 35 1 o22 6170 1022 914 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 868 13_' _._ 847 524 0 616_ 404,, _ 216 _ 1_ 267 '_ 1119_ 334 49[...]

TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 130 _ _ 231 95 _' 987 93t e 142_ 117 _-- 106 105 137 276@ 95o_ 1869 127 108A _ 634A,_ e., 118 -- 601 4311 1266 0 1266A 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 127_ 231_ 51 276@ 105 _ 137 634__ 93_ 106 [_ 142 6170 95e 117_ 987(_ 1266@ 1266A 0 977 CARBURETOR G[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230oE1 3041 968 305A _ 1265 801 (_ 603 @ 310 1 _ 60_ 67_'46 _ 7_7 _ 802 (_ _7-q-- _OlA (_ 783A_ 544A ] 513 31o 803A _A 1083 _/311A NOTE: For Replacement Starter Motor, See Reference 309. 729 697 _ 363 37 74 73_ 75@ 1070 _ 1005 783 @ 51[...]

TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 697174 2 399265 3 391086 4 697106 5 698147 7 692410 9 697109 10 697157 11 697113 12 697110 13 690360 15 690946 16 697127 20 690947 22 692125 23 693557 24 222698 25 697159 697160 697162 697163 26 6971[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373 BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0230=E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 851 692424 404 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 868 690968 431 697122 Elbowqntake 876 495877 445 698083 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 877 393456 462 691261 Washer (Starter Cable[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION L_ ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. _ ARNING: 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 c[...]

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