Craftsman 917272673 manual

Owner's Manual ICRAFT, MnN ,I LAWN TRACTOR 17.5 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.272673 _] his 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 and In[...]

Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................... 3 Product Specifications ............................ 5 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. _WARNING" 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 reco[...]

" 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. • 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 c[...]

NGRATULATIONS on your purchase I new tractor. It has been designed, ]ineered and manufactured to give the best possible dependability and formance. _uld you experience any problem you mot easily remedy, please contact a _rs or other qualified service center. have competent, well-trained techni- ns and the proper tools to service or air this tractor[...]

Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel @ @ (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer @ (1) Locknut 1/4-28 J__ Steering Wheel Adapter I I I i Boot Steering Extension Shaft Seat (1) Washer @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _] (1) Knob Keys (2) Keys _Drain Tub_ For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette F-7 "-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. Deflector Shield Mulcher Plate Latch Hooks _C[...]

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 OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGEO CLUTCH 01SENGAGEO FREE WHEEL[...]

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 ift Lever Plunger Thro[...]

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 desire[...]

ADD GASOLINE • 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 valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan- tities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fr[...]

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[...]

AS YOU COMPLETE _,0_. ' %_ £_3-_/ _ _R'_ _,_ £5 R_ o OU AOS v,c ChockBrakeOper°t,on Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems If R Check for Loose Fasteners _ I_s I# # A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 11_3 C Lubrication Cha_ t_" l/ O Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling [...]

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 ([...]

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 termi- nals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first[...]

2. Remove cover. Screws 3. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre-cleaner from base. 4. Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor. NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. 5. Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge firmly in base. 6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover. 0il Fill [...]

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[...]

7. Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring. 8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring. 9. Install belt onto engine pulley. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure [...]

BELT INSTALLATION - 1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys 2. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. 3. Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in this section of this manual). Mandrel Idler With Parking Brake "Engaged" Nut "A" Jam Nut TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tracto[...]

Engine Clutching Center Keeper Stationary Idler 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. 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 connecti[...]

ENGINE 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. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle[...]

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. _)_WARNING: 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 CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard tostart Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will 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 filter. 7[...]

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Remove obstruction. 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 SCHEMATIC BATTERY RED ) WHITE _G A1 IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH FUSE t ....... J CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK BLACK STARTER BLACK HOUR _( METER OPTIONAL) _l .... i BLACK FUEL I / _NE I P Ill ! r_ Ii I CHAAGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC MIN @ 3600 RPM I I 3 A,_4p OC @ 3600 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM D_SCONNECTED) FU[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 22 I I i / i i i i i i i 43 i I i 41 25 i! I I i I I i I I ( I " ' 21 ' I t 26 t / L i I i I i I q I I I f 29 # ## i # /# 32[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 2 74760412 8 176689 16 176138 21 175688 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 175158 27 73510400 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 175566 33 140403 40 179720 41 71110408 42 131563 43 178861 45 121433X 52 141940 90 180449 Battery Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 Box Battery Fender Switch[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 2O9 2O8 74 13 • j 2O8 chassis-Laser -It.stlt_27 34[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 2 176554 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337X013 10 STD533710 11 174996 13 172105X010 14 17490608 17 185682X558 18 184921 26 STD541437 28 175049 29 174332X599 30 174738X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 175710 39 174714 60 72140606 64 154798 74 73680600 142 175702 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 GROUND DRIVE 197 81 77 32 30 52 26 27 drive-fender.stR_26 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 63 175410 Pulley, Engine Peerless 206-545C 64 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5 Spring Brake Return 65 STD551143 Washer Pulley Transaxle 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro Ring Retainer 70 134683 Keeper Belt Engine [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 STEERING ASSEMBLY 4[. __3g i ..... ____j i 37"_37 36 88 L I 2g 17 47 65 3O steedng_plJt_42 32 67 43 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 175131 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 _2000029 9 3366R 10 175121 11 10040600 12 73940800 19 136518 15 145212 17 180641 26 126847X 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 STD561210 32 130465 36 155099 37 152927 38 139769 39 19183812 40 7810H 41 100711L[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 2 1 40 33 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 81 14 23 13 4 engine-bs. 1 cyl_ 17 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170545 2 17720408 3 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 16 STD551237 23 169837 29 137180 31 184900 32 140527 33 123487X 37 137040 38 181654 DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat It.knob_9 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180597 Seat 2 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 3 71110616 Bolt 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 5 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged 6 STD541437 Nut 7 !24181X Spring, Seat 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 9 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 10 180186 Pan, Se[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 DECALS 14 6 11 7 3 5 14 10 8 - 12 12 4 16 13 KEY NO. PART NO. 2 186377 3 184728 4 179128 5 184729 6 133644 7 186800 8 138047 9 184899 10 149516 11 156439 12 184730 DESCRIPTION Decal, HP Engine Decal, Hood RH Decal, Deck Decal, Hood LH Decal, Customer Maintenance Decal, Replacement Decal, Battery Decal, Fender Dec[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 19 5 3 13 6 13 6 13 2O '° ¢" 32 j 2O 15 lifl-rh.lpiece_3 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever inner Wire Assembly 2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 3 105767X Pin, Groove 4 12000002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Gauge 6 120183X Bearing, Nylon 7 125631X Grip, Handle, Flu[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 MOWER DECK 157 151 | 0//67 156 34 46 142 _147 68 .146 >21 2 16 1 18 27 44[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 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, 54 178515 Front 55 155046 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck 56 165723 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 59 141043 6 178024 Bar Sway[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C I 8 706A 11 15 83 44 NUMBL=IRS HERE Model et S_rlel I Ch_ffrelGi I 57 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 42 792073A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A 4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075 5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790025 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth)[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 2_ 27 30 307 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 20® 6,,0 6,_ 691@ 524 _ 842€_, 868 _) 943 O 1266 0 584_ 1264'_ 1270 I 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL J 15 0 12 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 35 1022 83_. 192 _1 1029 1022 914 1023 ,o,.,,, 7 I,o2_ I,.-_ y/ 2o,0_ ;,,_ 267 TM 3_ 11 49[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 93( 1091 186 127 (_ 634A,_-._ 118 4311 1266AO 1266 0 121 CARBURB_R OVERHAI_LT 104 _ 127_ 231_ 51 276@ 105 _ 137 634_..._ 93_;I 106 _ 142 6170 95e 117_ 987_) 1266 0 1266A O 977 CARBURE_R GASKET SET 5O[...]

TRACTOR o- MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 _)68 305A _ 643 1040 0 1265 801 803_ 310 l 802 @ _ 8OlA _ 513 _ 803A _ 3101 _ 311A NOTE: For Replacement Starter Motor, See Reference 309. 3P 74 75 1070 1005 783 _ 51[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707, TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 KEY PART 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 697164 697165 697171 697172 27 69[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 851 692424 Terminal-Spark Plug 404 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 868 690968 *+ Seal-Valve 431 697122 Elbow-Intake 876 495877 Kit-Pinion Spring 445 698083 Filter-Air Cleaner C[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION o-1 _n 1. Fold this page along doffed line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slo[...]

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