Craftsman 917.273642 manual

Owner's Manual CRIIFTSMHN ° LAWN TRACTOR 18.5 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.273642 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 and [...]

Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications ........................... 6 AssemblyPre-Operation ........................ 8 Operation ............................................. 11 Maintenance ....................................... 18 Maintenance Sche[...]

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capableof amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _i WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjustingor making repairs, al- ways disconnect spark plug wire and place [...]

II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Opera- tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or[...]

• Remove gas-powered equipmentfrom the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipmentwith a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.Do not use a nozzl[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type SAE 30(above 32°F) API-SG-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 Forward: 5.5 (MPH): Reverse: 2.4 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 10 PSI Charging 9 Amps @ [...]

) Mower Leveling Wrench Bubble Level ) Keys (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7[...]

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[...]

4. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake. 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. Releaseparking brake. 9. S[...]

_CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product. Please review the following checklist: ,/ All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). ,/S[...]

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 G G ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE t OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE[...]

KN OW YOU R TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Throttle/Choke Control Light Switch Ignition Switch Position Hourmeter Attachment Clutch Sw[...]

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the I eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses I or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments I or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety I mask worn over spectacles. I HOW TO USE YOUR TRA[...]

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[...]

Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply[...]

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) 7. When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 7. Whe[...]

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[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades C Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level C[...]

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[...]

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi- nals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Remove terminal guard. 2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. 3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. 4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire[...]

ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the 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. Replace pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every sea[...]

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 automotive 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[...]

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 spring. 7. Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See &q[...]

Mandrel "D .... D" BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH Front Links TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE 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[...]

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE 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 ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to a[...]

Keps Nut Hex Bolt Terminal Guard Positive (Red) Cable Negative '_: ' (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. 4. Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or[...]

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low emission. It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle. The carburetor has been [...]

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. 41:_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 f[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power 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 PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power (continued) CAUSE 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate 7. D[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4. Mowe[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273642 BATTERY AMMETER (OPTIONAL) RED RED FUSE RED BLACK D PTO (DISENGAGED) SOLENOID I I STARTER BLACK I J ELECTRIC CLUTCH I I i CLUTCH/BRAKE I (PEDAL UP) IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF M+G+A1 NONE ON + LIGHT_ B+A1 L+A2 ON B+A1 NONE START B+S+A1 NONE RED BLACK DIODE SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCU[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273642 I I I I I / / / / / 26 40 f I 46 29 7 / / // / i i t i i - / I I i I I i "12 34[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273642 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, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 175688 Harness, Light 22 4152J Light Bulb 24 88[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273642 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 217 209 54 / 54 158 278 _. 209 209 f 206 chassis-stealth,stlt 21 209 209 6O 74 209 38 60 37 > 209 14 -145 209 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273642 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 9 161566X428 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 11 167203 Panel, Dash, LH 13 188702X010 Panel, Dash, RH 14 17490608 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 175260X615 Hood Assembly 20 162026 Plate Battery 26 STD541437 Locknut, Hex, [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273642 GROUND DRIVE 32 30 16 1 ./ 26 52 77 32 /34 36 3O 16 @ 84 200 73 263 55 38[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273642 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 --- Transaxle, HydroGear, Model 62 123533X Number 314-0510 (See Break 63 174607 down) 65 10040700 8 165866 Rod Shift Fend. 66 154778 9 180505 Clutch Electric 69 142432 10 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 71 169183 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy 1/4 7[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273642 STEERING ASSEMBLY J J 29 46 15 40 65 33 34 35 68 13 67 67 43 / f <- 14395 / / 4,_ / / / / 8 I / 11 steering stealth prem 3 40[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273642 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 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 73[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273642 2 1 33 112 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 38 3 72 81 14 23 13 4 engine-bs lcyl 51 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 176636X505 2 171875 3 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 23 169837 29 137180 31 179022 32 179124X428 33 123487X 37 8543R DESCRIPTION Control Throttle Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 Engine, Briggs Model [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273642 SEAT ASSEMBLY 17 12 seat It,knob 14 18 I i I 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 13t32 x 1 x 10 Ga 5 145006 Clip Push-In 6 STD541437 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 unc 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 8 17000616 Screw 3[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273642 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 187407 2 138047 3 186242 Decal 4 186243 Decal 5 186572 Decal 6 146046 Decal 7 164096 Decal 8 179128 Decal 9 192830 Decal 10 156439 Decal 11 189088 Decal 12 172331 Decal 13 133644 Decal 11 7 16 9 3 13 21 4 11 10 21 DESCRIPTION Reflector, LH Decal Battery, Diehard, Sears 2O 26 14 6 15 KEY [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273642 LIFT ASSEMBLY 38 40 3 / ! 12 6 5 4 13 13 19 19 lift-rh.lpiece 24 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 15 16 17 PART NO. 179504 159476 188822 12000002 19211621 120183X 175830 139865 139866 4939M 173288 73350800 175689 DESCRIPTION Plunger Assembly Shaft Assembly, Lift Pin, Groove E-Ring Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. Bearin[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273642 MOWER DECK 117 34 149 5 6 19F 21 144 ,:_..... 4s 140 - 55 , 138 21 2 _ 23 24 <, 6 29 27 18 42 D,elec.t-path.adjwl.stlt 3 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273642 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 182032 Mower Housing 92 STD541437 2 STD533107 Bolt 94 132264 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 95 180533 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 101 136420 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 102 71081010 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 103 19061216 8 8[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273642 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273642 HYDRO GEARTRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 59 170408 2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 60 142883 3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 61 142881 4 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 62 142887 5 169898 Block - Assembly 63 170410[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273642 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 I I 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 8680 43 7 146 _1 I 741 524 617 0 8420 943 0 1019 LABEL KIT II 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 305A _ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I _ _ I [ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE ] 7506 41 12 884? 11 _ 584_ 9_ 159 12641_ 128_ 24 _ 22 20 89 4[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273642 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 697174 Cylinder Assembly 108 690464 2 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (MagnetoSide) 108A 692344 3 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 117 694352 4 697188 Sump-Engine 118 697228 5 698147 Head-Cylinder 121 6972[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273642 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 1022 830 6170 @ 35 914 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 868 _;_ 276(d_ 1127_ 1091 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 137 <>_/_._ 276 _ 267 _ 334_ 6o1_ 385<%9 I 1266A <__> 918 1 93_.) 95 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 04 _ 634A_ 987_ 105 [_ 137_ 276_ _1 1060 _ [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273642 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 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 (Governer Crank) 947 694393 431[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: 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 cauti[...]

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