Craftsman 917.27351 manual

Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMRN°I LAWN TRACTOR 21 0 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.273510 This product has a low emission engine which operates IIL-_II 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 Maintenance ......................................... 17 Safety Rules ........................................... 3 Service and Adjustments ...................... 21 Product Specifications ............................ 6 Storage ................................................. 27 Assembly[...]

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. • ILWARNING: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place[...]

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 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 i Gasoline Capacity 3.5 land Type: Unleaded Regular i Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) i (API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter:3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 1st 1.2 2nd 1.5 3rd 2.4 4th 3.5 5th 4.8 6th 5.3 Reverse: 1.5 Tire Pressur[...]

Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 a I I a Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Q (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Seat (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Extension teedng Shaft Boot (1) Washer @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette 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[...]

INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned[...]

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 ?[...]

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 Choke Control Throttle Control Attachment Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Light Switch [...]

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 cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are mea- sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during th[...]

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGI[...]

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the en- gine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out[...]

MA,N. .ANOESO.EOOLE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE R EGOLARSERVlOE I SERV'CEOAT S C :i:: kk B_a:; iOP:ur ra;i° n _ l Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners _ _1# 5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i3 T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level a Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transax_e Cooling Check V_Belts Ch[...]

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 ([...]

BATTERY 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 [...]

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil at "FULL' line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after[...]

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[...]

6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring. 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 Adj[...]

2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. 3. Pull belt away from mower. 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 Pulleys 4. Road[...]

Engine Pulle Clutching Stationary Keeper Transaxle Pulley 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 START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- TE RY _ILWARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT- TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this ma[...]

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY 1. Raise hood. 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. 4. When replacing hood, be sure to re- connect the headlight wire connector. Hood ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems[...]

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 cool 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 i Engine will not turn over i Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filt[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. , 3. PROBLEM Loss of power Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attach- ment clutch engaged . 5. 6. Poor cut - uneven 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water [...]

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 917.273510 SCHEMATIC .Ik 0E0 o111 0LAOK BATTERY RED I AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHETE )G A1 IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH FUSE I I '© : _2) I L J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK BLACK (OPTIONAL) SOLENOID RED STARTER BLACK WHETE SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) i 111 •1_ Wl-I_TE I I i I i i I 'o ,BLAo LUTOH SLACK (CLUTCH O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 ELECTRICAL / I I I I 42 i I 41 22 I I ( I I I I I I I i I I 26 /i I // I I/ I I/ I I J / / / / I 33 "_ I/// / I I I I I I I 29 I I I I I 16 i / 7 I I I / I / I I I I / / / / / / 32[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 7603J Case Battery 10 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Holddewn Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 176138 Switch, Interlock 21 183759 Harness Light Socket (W/4152j) 22 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212 -- 31 28 39 58 222 208 209 60 208 j64 219 __20 23 219 74 209 14 37 _145 j37 208 206 209 chassis-Laser -It.stlt 10 34[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 2 176554 5 155272 9 168337X013 10 STD533710 11 174996 13 172105X010 14 17490608 17 185682X558 18 184921 20 180679 23 124028X 26 STD541437 28 188636 29 174332X599 30 174738X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 175710 39 174714 58 184462 60 STD533707 64 154798 74[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 GROUND DRIVE 57 18 25 212 70 116 150 • 48 ,151 37 i3 26 27 drive-fender.stir 26 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 ........ Transaxle (See Breakdown) 62 8883R Peerless 206-545C 63 175410 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 64 173937 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 65 STD551143 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 66 154778 5 121520)( Strap, Torque 70 134683 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 STEERING 88 J J I 17 47 67 67 67 68 steering_pl,lt 55 / 30 43 8 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 STEERING KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 Steering Wheel 2 175131 Axle Assembly 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 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, Klip 9 3366R Bearing, Steer[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 ENGINE 2 1_ 14 38 32 31 39 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 13 I i engine-bs iatek-twin 29 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170546 2 17720408 3 4 149723 5 159955 6 160589 8 171877 10 162797 13 165391 14 148456 17 17060624 23 169837 25 145996 26 73920600 29 137180 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. Control, Throt Paddle 31 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 5 13 6 3 2 6 5 19 13 32 32 13 19 20 15 20 lift- rh, 1 piece 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 DESCRIPTION Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly Shaft Assembly, Lift Pin, Groove E-Ring Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 G[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 SEAT ASSEMBLY I I I I I .....-- 16 11 seatJt.knob 13 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140122 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 182493 11 166369 12 121246X 12 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Fender Belt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unex 1 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga. Clip Push In[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 DECALS 7 5 20 7 13 " "'"; i 2 • • i Id=.... =l 15 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156439 2 189622 3 184728 4 184729 5 184730 6 133644 7 189647 8 188999 9 184899 11 156368 DESCRIPTION Decal, Fender Danger Sears Decal, Engine Decal, Hood, R.H. Decal, Hood, LH. Decal, Hood Side Decal, Maintenance Decal, L[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 MOWER DECK z i- i147 142 106_ 102 103 105 103 _/_'y J / / 1011_ 104 106 2 16 21 23 24 27 5 6 42 D man-t-path stlt 3 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 59 141043 2 STD533107 Bolt 67 149846 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 68 144959 Front 92 STD541437 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 101 136420 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 102 71081010 6 178024[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 35A 8 157 47 _,,,,31A 15 18 4 / 34 79 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 39 786026 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 40 792076A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 41A 790079 4 776395 Countershaft 42 792073A 5 776409 Output Shaft 42A 792085A 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 43 792075 6A [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 26 523 842c 525 287 1026 } 447A 524@ _ 252 4J 691 1019 LABEL KIT 24[_ 1017_ 304 1053 OWNER'S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 447A_ 445 '_ 447 51B 447A 51A_ 122 @ 51 50 54 654 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7 _ 51 51A @ 51B 868_ 1022_ 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 35 36 _ 1022 1029 1100 798_ 7 _ 1022 35 11oo 1023_ 240_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 276 @ 633 104 _ _987 105 383 _ 221 635 88_ 385 _ 387 7 _e28 " 125J 918 _ 516 _ 552 @ 552A 742 @ 404 O 552A 691 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A 51 51B 211 2[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 40 058 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 @ oo0 024 @ 1022 _ 01 042 01A @ 691 @ 01B (_ 002 7 71 3_ 9 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 699751 Cylinder Assembly 180 699809 Valve-Throttle 2 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 18I 699812 Kit-Throttle Shaft 3 391086 - Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 133 694914 Float-Carburetor [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 467 69I 008 Knob-Air Cleaner 877 393456 474 696459 Alternator 914 691127 505 69I 029 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 918 694000 510 497606 Drive-Starter 929 691003 513 692024 Clutch-Drive 94[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted 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 slope of t[...]

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