Craftsman 917.273631 manual

Owner's Manual CRAFTSMIIN ° 18.5 HE 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.273631 i_] his 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 operati[...]

Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................... 3 Product Specifications ............................ 6 Assembly/Pre-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 4.0 Capacity and Unleaded Type: Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) IAPFSG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 3.5 Pints W/O Filter: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 1 st 1.2 2nd 1.6 3rd 2.4 4th 3.6 5th 4.6 6th 5.9 Reverse: 1.8 Tire Pressure: Front:[...]

Mower Leveling Wrench Bubble Level ) Keys (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette "'t[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the oper- ating 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 pa[...]

6. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. 7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. 8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid. 9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set park- ing brake and place gearshift lever in[...]

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overin- fiated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower hous- ing should be properly lev[...]

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 G G ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic M[...]

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. Th rottle/Choke Control Hourmeter ignition Switch iht Switch Position Attachment Clutch Lever[...]

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[...]

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. 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 pro[...]

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- rvIENTS 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 heaw 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 ENG[...]

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[...]

F,LL ,, DATES AS COMPLETE ...... REGULAR SERV,OE f y4 yA TS ERV'C E DATES Check Brake Operation _1_ t_ 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 li#13 C Lubrication Chart tf If 0 Check Battery Level 1_4 a Clean Battery and Terminals _ If i,,'[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rutes 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 Adjustments section of this manual). TmRES , Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (Se[...]

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 OraL 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 FmLTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Replace pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every sea[...]

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[...]

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSmNG 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 undednflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT WITH BUBBLE LEVEL NOTE: If necessary, check side-to-[...]

To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal num- ber of turns. The two front links must remain equal in length. When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links[...]

TO REPLACE MOTmON DRmVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers[...]

TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BAT- TERY ,_kWARNmNG: 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 man[...]

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 ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL The throttle control has[...]

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, CAUTmON: 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 marluam unmess directed to Sears service center Hard to start Engine wiii not turn over Engine clicks but wiii not start CAUSE 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 Water in fuel. 8. Loose or dama[...]

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTmON 1. 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. 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 [...]

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

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ELECTRmCAL TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON 1 163465 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 o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 90 209 31 209"_ / 54 F209 ./- 20 59 209 /_ 209 206 chassis-stealth,stlt 21 60 74 209 38 60 3; >209 .._ 209 _166 209 34[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 9 161566X428 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt RDND SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 11 167203 Panel, Dash, LN 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, Nex,[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 GROUND DRIVE 22 26 27 drive-fender, stlt 34 36[...]

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 GROUND DRmVE KEY PART KEY PART NO+ NO+ DESCRIPTION NO+ NO+ 1 TransaxIe Dana D4360-180 56 17060620 (See Breakdown) 57 160855 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 59 169691 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 61 17120614 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 62 123533X 5 121520X Strap, Torque 63 175414 6 17000512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 65 8 [...]

STEERmNG TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 / : L _ 38 _72 / / 88 J /, J 68 67 67 / 67 13 65 94 34 4O 43 / / / / /_J / 8 steering stealth prem 7 38[...]

STEERmNG TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 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 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga= 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 10 175121 Link Drag 11 STD551137 Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3/8 12 73940800 Nu[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 78 33 112 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 81 38 14 23 72 13 4 engine-bs.lcyl 51 4O[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 176636X505 Control ThrottIe 2 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 3 Engine, Briggs Mode! 31P777-0348-E1 (See Breakdown) 4 137352 Muffler 13 165291 Muffler Gasket 14 148456 Tube Drain oiI 23 169837 Shie!d Heat 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor (Flat Scrn) 31 179022 Tank Fuel 4.0 R[...]

TRACTOR °° MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 SEAT ASSEMBLY 13 17 12 18 seat It.knob 14 I i I i I i I i I 2 i I i I KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180598 Seat 2 180166 Bracket Pivot Seat 3 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga= 5 145006 Clip Pushqn 6 STD541437 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 8 1[...]

DECALS 18 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 11 16 3 13 21 4 11 21 10 24 2O 7 6 15 26 12 1 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 187407 2 138047 3 186242 DecaI 4 186243 Decal 5 160396 Decal 6 146046 Decai 7 179128 Decal 9 191053 Decal 10 156439 Decal 11 189088 Decal 12 172331 DecaI 13 133644 Decal 15 187408 Decal DESCRIPTION Reflector, LH Decal Battery, Diehard, Sea[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 UFT ASSEMBLY 41 38 40 11 13 4 6 1/ 6 5 19 13 32 13 19 20 • 20 44[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 UFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 179504 PIunger Assembiy 2 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 3 178981 Pin, Groove 4 12000002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21Ga. 6 120183X Bearing, NyIon 7 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted 11 139865 Link, Lift, L.H. 12 139866 Link, Lift, R.H. 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 17[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 MOWER DECK _ ""_ 40 159 _i 132 91 t _184 59 117 11 34 92__ 92 4 149 5 6 19F 21 140 - , 138 2 16 14 18 13 102 F 21 _5 _134 29 116 21 2 / 23 24 _,_ 6 28 " 27 42 D,elec.t-path.adjwl.stlt 3 46[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. 1 182032 Mower Housing 68 174883 2 STD533107 Bolt 92 STD541437 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Fr. 101 136420 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 102 71081010 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 103 19061216 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 104 STD551110 8 850857 Bolt[...]

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 DANA TRANSA×LE==MODEL NUMBER 4360 EMD 20 21 22 26 27 36 tt_ 9 52 53 54 25 32 57 42 4-3,', 59 56 i5 45 46 47 48 49 50 59 62 7O 63 6¢ / 69 60 6768 23 6 48[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 DANA TRANSAXLE==MODEL NUMBER 4360 EMD KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2o 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3o 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4o 190972 Housing, Upper 41 105928X 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 42 190986 190973 Ball, Detent 43 13439[...]

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0348=E1 718 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 8680 8_1_ 146 '_ I 741_ 12 524 617 0 842<:3 943 O 1270 _7591 1027 / I 1019 LABEL KIT II I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 305A _ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I _ _ I [ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE ] 750&[...]

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0348=E1 238 g5 1022 1034 6170 914 1095 VALVE GASKET BET 868 _'_ 1022 _] 131 --10_ • _ _-1o6 lo91 105 276@ 1127L4 _ 127 (_ 601 1119_ 947 918 977 CARBURETOR1370GASKET276 _._SET 160/1 93_ 95 _ 104%-CA R B U R E TO R6_ 4A_KIT-087 105 _ 137_ 276@ f-[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0348=E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON 1 697174 Cylinder Assembly 108 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 2 399265 Kit-Bushing/Sea! 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) (MagnetoSide) 117 694352 © Jet-Main (Standard) 3 391086[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273631 BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348=E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON 383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 868 690968 385 694476 Screw (Fuel Pump) 914 690960 385A 690297 Screw (Fuel Pump) 918 697091 387 697090 Pump-Fuel 943 690589 404 691691 Washer (Governor Crank)[...]

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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. _b 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 [...]

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