Craftsman 917.273134 manual

Owner's Manual I("nFTSMnN, I LAWN TRACTOR 17.0 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.273134 This product has a low emission engine which operates 1 III III differently from previously built engines. Before you start the I engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safet[...]

Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................... 3 Product Specifications ............................ 5 Assembly/P re-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 acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire[...]

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 • Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not 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. The[...]

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or other qualified service center. We have competent, well-trained techni- cians and the proper tools to [...]

Steering Whee! Steering Wheellnse_ (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 ® (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Locknut 1/2-20 _St_eritg Seat (1) Large Flat Washer m _J Steering Extension Shaft (1)Washer @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Keys (2) Keys For Future Use 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[...]

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as- semble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. 6. Lower seat into operatingposition 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 tig[...]

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 Shiel¢ 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 NIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION (3_---- ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD LIGHT PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRI LOCKED UNLO[...]

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. Attachment Clutch Lever Light Switch Ignition Switch Position Lift Lever Ammeter ...... --. [...]

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 look- ing lawns, mow often and after moder- ate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut rela- tively high; the second to [...]

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[...]

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 _"_,_'_ _, ___._o_ _ REGULAR SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation _, Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T interlock Systems a Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level a Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil[...]

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 [...]

2. Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER 3. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. 4. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. 5. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry. 6. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1. Replace a dirty, bent, [...]

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. 3. Pull belt away from mower. BELT IN[...]

3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley. 4. Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler. 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. 6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual). Pulley Idler Stationan Center Span _ Kee[...]

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis. 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tan[...]

ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers ex- pense, 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 thrott[...]

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. • ILWARNING: 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[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start i Hard to start Engine will not i turn over 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 filte[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM Loss of power Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut-uneven CORRECTION 1. Cutting too much grass!too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of[...]

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

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID ATT'MENT CLUTCH • •Iv I 3 , i 85 88 i FUEL SHUT-OFF __q SOLENOID SEAT SWITCH _._ (IF SO EQIJIPPED) (NOT OCCUPIED 187 ' 301 I I _OK I i S7A I _1 PRESENCE RELAY _tl uw_ 185 861 a '_ 'L '_©_ • SPARK ' OPERATOR _ J • PRESENCE RELAY #3 HEAOLi HT / [ _sT[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 ELECTRICAL 41 22 26 I 25 i i / 27 I I I 32[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Uoc x 8/4 8 176689 Box Battery 16 176137 Switch, Interlock 21 183759 Harness Asm Light Wi4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 7351[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 261 39 209 208 / 74 34[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 139976 17490508 175710 174714 150127 72140606 154798 STD541467 158112 17490620 175702 154966 175582 156524 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 11 174[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 GROUND DRIVE 197 81 25 1t 156 5 18 6 212 70 168 166 38_ 35 34 116 37 26 27 drive-fender.stir 26 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 63 Peerless 206-545C 64 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 65 6 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 66 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 70 5 121520X Strap, Torque 74 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 75 8 165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT 76 10 STD561210 Pin, Cot[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 STEERING ASSEMBLY i _ P"-"-'-42 13 1_ 15 _eering pl.It 47 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 13 15 17 26 28 29 3O 32 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 46 51 54 65 67 68 71 82 87 88 91 184706 169840 169839 6266H 121748X 12000029 175121 STD551137 73940800 136518 145212 180641 126847X 19131416 17060612 STD561210 130465 155099 152927 184704X428 S[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 ENGINE 2 / 31 4O 33 _37 29 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester _3 38 / 14 _105 23 i _116 4 4O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170548X505 Control, Throttle 2 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2 6 Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model CV492-27506 4 174667 Muffler 13 12-041-03 Gasket 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 STD551267 Washer 23 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard 29 137180 Arrestor, Sp[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 SEAT ASSEMBLY I I I ......- 16 I sea_ It,knob 9 I 2 I I I 11 12 22 21 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180597 Seat 2 180166 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 6 71110616 BottFinHexS/8-16Uncx1 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 6 STD541437 Nut Hex Lock _/;ns 3/6-16 Uric 7 124181X Spr[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 DECALS 9 16 16 6 3 11 11 !6 17 2 13 10 28 15 j8 12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156368 2 187048 3 186280 4 186281 5 138047 6 133644 7 177367 8 172331 9 186282 10 156439 11 186283 12 146046 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper Instr. 13 177353 Decal, Dash Panel Decal, Replacement 14 160396 Decal, V-Belt Sch[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 5 6 3 2 6 7 4 19 13 13 ----o_ 13 19 2O lift-rh,1 piece 3 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 6 120183X Bearing Nylong 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lilt LH. 12 13986[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 MOWER DECK 37 6 43 106 S_ 102 103 105 34 5 6 19F 21 ¢2 D man-t-pa_ _tJL3 16 10---- 9_ 18 . I k 28 - 29 718 23 24 25 27 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3I 32 33 34 36 37 40 44 45 46 48 52 53 54 55 56 59 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 67 184939 STD533107 Bolt 68 144959 138017 Bracket Assembly, SwayBar, 92 STD541437 Front[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 47 .51 52 13 / 15 79 42A 2g 35 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 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 917,273134 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLINDER HEAD_ VALVE AND BREATHER [ YLINDRE OIRIGE SOUPAPE ET RENIFLARDJ 9 11 13 < CRANKCASE 13 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 25_351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 1 12_032_03_S 2 12_755-94_S Kit, cylinder head (Includes 2 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Qty. 2),12 041 02_S, & 12 3 12_445_02_S 041 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL t ALLUIVIAGE E_LECTRIQU E I P BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES[ HABITATION DE SOUFFLEUR ET DECALENT I t2 _;_S_ ..... lo 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14-S 2 12-468-03-S 3 24-162-03-S 4 25-086-47-S 5 12-157-06-S 6 X-42-15-S 7 12-025-15-S 8 12-155-09-S 9 M-548025-S 10 237878-S 11 M-545020-S 12 12-1[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM_ DEMARRANT DE LE SYST_ME 1 I h_J 0 ! ] _m _6 ENGINE CONTROLS MOTEUR CONTR(_LE l / _. I+.._ ..£'_ = i / - 2 "_-_'3 7 _ _11- --_ i i 11 2 4 / OIL PAN / LUBRICATION DE LA HUILE PAN DE LA LUBRIFICATION _ p...,_o 1-- i] C)-__4 t .---5 6[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINECONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. M-839070-S Screw, he×. flange 1 M8×1.25x70 (2) 2 25-098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes 3 3-8) 4 12-755-54-S Kit, drive end 12-227-18-S Cap, drive end 5 12q 70-05-S Armature 12-221-01-[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST _ILESREQUIN ECHAPPEMENT_ J FUELSYSTEM_ =UELDELESYSTEME I 56[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273134 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 FUELSYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. M -641060-S M -629116-S 12-853-118-S 12-041-02-S 12-053-118 1 2 3 Nut, hex. flange M6×1.0 (2) 1 Stud M6x1.0xl 16 (2) 2 Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 4,5,6 qty I EXHAUST Tie, cable 12-454-03[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION _D 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 updght structure. 3. Sight across the fold in the di_ction of hill slope you want to measure. 4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of [...]

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