Craftsman 917.273663 manual

Owner's Manual CRRFT.TMRN ° LAWN TRACTOR 25.0 HP, 48" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.273663 r_ 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 a[...]

Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 7 Operation ............................................... 9 Maintenance Schedule........................ 15 Maintenance ...........[...]

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observethe following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wir[...]

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 reco[...]

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in main- taining, caring for and using your tractor. • Follow the instructions under"Mainte- nance" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual. Ai_WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and shoul[...]

Your new tractor has been assembledat the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentionedin this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end panels[...]

5. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 6. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi- tion. 7. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. 8. Release parking brake. 9. Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid. 10.Apply bra[...]

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 G O o;I ® ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED t OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT LIG[...]

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. Ignition Switch ht Switch Position Attachment Clutch Switch Lift Lever Plunger Throttle Cont[...]

SAFETY GLASSES 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOU[...]

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface. 1. Lower mower and adjust mower t[...]

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[...]

3. Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period. • The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly. NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) th[...]

FILL IN DATES AS YOU C 0 M PLETE J__/,"_ _.J_ REGULAR SERVICE _'_K_'4r_'fSERVlCE DATES Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems I_ a Check for Loose Fasteners If 1_5 If A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades li_s C Lubrication Chart If If 0 Check Battery Level 1_4 a Clean Battery and Te[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION 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 brake must be checked and adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES[...]

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps 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. Remove terminal guard. 2. Disconnect B[...]

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

CLEANING • 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 o[...]

2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec- tor shield to right side of tractor. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout- ing in all mower pulley grooves. 3. If equipped, turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops. 4. Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. 5. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen- gaged position. 6. Install b[...]

Suspension Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- to-side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximat[...]

Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged Position) _ji7 R.H. Mandrel Cover I Clutch Pulley Idler Pulleys Spring Arm R.H. Sus Mandrel Primary Idler Arm TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). 2. Remove screws from R.H. and [...]

Secondary Idler Arm Idler Pulley ing Secondary Spring Arm Center L.H. Mandrel Mower Blade (Secondary) Drive Belt R.H. Mandrel 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 [...]

3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley. 4. Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler. 5. Reinstall clutch Iocator and tighten nut securely. 6. Reconnect clutch harness. 7. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. 8. Install mower (See &q[...]

REPLACING BATTERY _WARNING: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. 1. Lift hood to raised position. 2[...]

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary, check adjustment as described be- low before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position. 2. Remove air cleaner cover, f[...]

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. _IkWARNING: 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 fo[...]

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 Loss of power CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel. PROBLEM CORRECTION 10. Spark plug wire loose. 6. Clean and regap or change spark plug. 7. Replace fuel filter. 8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, cle[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CORRECTION Poor grass discharge (continued) Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE 3. Wet grass• 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/un[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 SOLENOID I I AMMETER (OPTIONAL) FUSE I STARTER B_CK I J F H © ELECTRIC CLUTCH I I i CLUTCH / BRAKE i • (PEDAL UP) D PTO (DISENGAGED) SEAT SWITCH XlOT OCCUPIEE PTO SWITCH WIRING INSULATED CLIPS L POSITION J CIRCUIT I G F C NOTE:IFWIRING INSULATED t _ t C+G'B+H IGNITION SWITCH CLIPS WERE REMOVED F[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 22 21 I J I I 26 40 T I / / / 32[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt, Battery, Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Holddown, Battery, Front 12 145769 Nut, Push, Nylon, Battery, Front 1/4 16 176138 Switch, Interlock 21 175688 Harness, Light 22 4152J Bulb Light [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 9O 31 209J_ / 54 60 4 44 278 /209 209 209 chassis-stealth,stlt 16 74 209 38 >209 37 _145 209 34[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 9 187934X428 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 11 167203 Panel, Dash, LH 13 188702X010 Panel, Dash, RH 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 175260X615 Hood Assembly 20 162026 Plate Battery 26 STD541437 Locknut, Hex,[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 GROUND DRIVE 36 120 -j-_ 36 35 53 77 15 j I 26 16 16 29 _ @ 84 75_ 73 16 76 263 55 i / drive-hydro,stlt 59 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 --- Transaxle, HydroGear, Model 65 10040700 Number 314-0510 (See Break 66 154778 down) 69 142432 8 165866 Rod Shift Fend. 71 169183 9 179334 Clutch Electric 73 169182 10 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 74 137057 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy 1/4 7[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 STEERING ASSEMBLY f J 4O 15 68 67 4o 33 34 35 67 67 43 I I 8 J / I t( 1 steering stealth prem3 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159944X428 Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle Asm 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X Washer 25132 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 10 175121 Link Drag 11 STD551137 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8 12 73[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 2 1 101 17 38 13 32 29 23 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester KEY PART NO. NO. 1 175439X428 2 171875 3 4 149723 5 146699 6 146700 8 171877 10 146629 13 14 148456 17 17060624 23 169837 25 187768X428 29 137180 DESCRIPTION Control Throttle Screw Hwhd Hi-LQ #13-16 x 3/4 Engine, Kohler Model CV730-0028 (See Break[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 SEAT ASSEMBLY 15 5 11 12 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 188714 140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17000616 19131614 182493 166369 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot Seat Bolt Fin Hex 318-16 unc x 1 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga Clip Push-in Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc Spring Se[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 5 11 16 9 3 13 21 4 11 10 21 2O 15 12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 187407 2 138047 3 186242 4 186243 5 186572 6 146046 8 178455 9 186573 10 156439 11 177665 12 178482 13 133644 14 175291 15 187408 26 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Reflector, LH 16 164065 Decal, Battery, Diehard, Sears 17 164096 Decal, Hood RH 18 156[...]

LIFT ASSEMBLY 37 38 4O TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 41 5 51 49 13__ ' ___54 lift-rh 1piece 14 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 2O PART NO. 179504 159476 188822 12000002 19211621 120183X 175830 175370 175371 4939M 175562 73350800 175689 73800800 163552 DESCRIPTION Plunger Assembly Shaft Assembly, Lift Pin, Groove E-Ring Washer [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 MOWER DECK 116 112 21 122- 46 31. I 114 49 I 33 43 121 47 21 18 26 mower deck.48prem stlt 44[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 52 175820 3 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 54 74780616 5 4939M Retainer Spring 55 72140608 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 56 155986 8 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 57 156941 (The following blades are 72 19131312 available) 91 180535 11 [...]

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 23 24 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 59 170408 Rotor, Brake 170352 Si[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 CYLINDERHEAD, VALVEAND BREATHER I 30 _ -- 28 7 16 15 , CRANKCASEJ I c._ ¸¸¸¸¸¸¸22 20-- l O--¸19 y" 15/. 10 23_@ /25 m5 13 /1 ? 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 HEADNALVEIBREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 1 24-032-01-S (Includes 2-4) 2 24-041-50-S Gasket, breather 24-096-87-S C[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 IGNITION/ELECTRICALJ 1 _--4 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 11 6 j_ AIR INTAKE j 12 14 11 J 7 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 54-755-15-S M-403025-S X-25-92-S 24-112-04-S 25-086-47-S 24-157-08-S 12-086-14-S 12-468-03-S X-42-15-S 24-025-01 -S 41-403-09-S X-25-92-S 24-086-18-S 236602-S [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273663 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 _6 ® OIL PAN / LUBRICATION J 5 2 / I 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange 1 M8x1.25x80 (2) 2 2 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift assem bly (Includes 3-7) 3 3 25 086 113-S Screw, external torx. hd. 4 25-435-04-S Kit, soleno[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273663 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028 CRANKSHAFTJ EXHAUST I 1 g j2 4 6 7 ®/8 _8 12 13 8 / 14 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (includes 2) 2 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-041-49-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 2 25-072-04-S Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4) [...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION (j1 (j1 _OLo ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. _l 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. Exercis[...]

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