Craftsman 917.27339 manual

Owner's Manual JCRIIFTSMIIN'J LAWN TRACTOR 18.0 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.273390 [_ 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 [...]

Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................... 3 Product Specifications ............................ 6 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 instructionscould result in serious injury or death. _,WARNING: In order to preventac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjustingor 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 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 Gasoline Capacity 1.25 Unleaded and Type: Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30(betow 32°F Oil Capacity: W/Fitter 3.5 Pints W/O Filter 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 1st 1.1 2nd 1.4 3rd 2.2 4th 3.3 5th 4.4 6th 4.9 Reverse: 1.4 Tire Pressure: Front: 1[...]

Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 :_ Steering Wheel Adapter I I I I @ (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer O1 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Extension _g Shaft Boot Seat (1)Washer @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge i_(1) Knob Keys (2) Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette _t 7[...]

Your new tractor has been assembledat 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 hardwareyou assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Reviewthe video cassette before you begin. TOOLS[...]

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 AH[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L Ikl REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING DRAKE PARKING DRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD LIGHT ATTACHM[...]

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 Lever Plunger Throttle[...]

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 wilt 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[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___,o_o_ " FILL IN DATES _,_ ,_.0_ ,_.C; ,_0 ,_£'_ _ _0 AS YOU COMPLETE _'_ £x 4,_ £x 4,'_ £x 4,9 _" £k 4,_ _q'_ REGULAR SERVICE _"__ SERVICE DATES i i Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems a Check for Loose Fasteners V # _5 V # Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _43 T Lubrication Cha[...]

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 [...]

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 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[...]

2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec- tor shield to right side of tractor. 3. Lower lift leverto its lowest position. 4. Connect front links to mowerdeck and secure with retainer springs. 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[...]

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[...]

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). Enc Clutchin4 Center .Span Keeper Stationary Idler Transaxte TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) [...]

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 tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - 1. BLACKcable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. 2. RED cable last from both batteries. 0[...]

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 ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttl[...]

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 coot 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 CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" 2. See "TO START ENGINE" Hard to start Engine will not turn over properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6[...]

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

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

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 SCHEMATIC 4" RED BLACK BATTERY L SOLENOID // FUSE I i I I I I _IED STARTER BLACK RED AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE iGNITION SWITCH CLUTCH / B RA KJE (PEDAL UP) BLACK (OPTIONAL) WHITE __ SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) I I i i _ i I I [ BLACK _AT_T'MENT CLUTCH _ GROUNDING BLACK (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR t BLACK db, ?[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 ELECTRICAL 22 I [ I I I I I I I I J . I / ! [ / / I I I I I 27 I 26 29 9O I I f • I I I I I I I I I I I I k / ! I I I I 32[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 2 74760412 8 176689 16 176138 21 183759 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 180499 Battery Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 Box Battery Fender Switch[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 31 @/5 39 166 208 208 6O 74 2O8 20f chassis-Laser_lt.stlt 29 34[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 5 9 10 11 13 14 17 18 26 28 29 30 31 37 38 39 60 64 74 114 115 142 143 144 145 166 206 207 208 209 211 212 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172105X010 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 GROUND DRIVE 89 N" 25 62 212 70 35 36 34 116 7oo: ,,. 48 • 151 37 26 27 drive-fender.stlt 26 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 63 Peerless 206-545C 64 2 146682 Spring Brake Return 65 3 123666X Pulley Transaxle 66 4 12000028 Ring Retainer 70 5 121520X Strap Torque 30 Degrees 74 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 75 8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 76 10 STD561210 Pi[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 STEERING ASSEMBLY _39 15 steering pLIt 47 88 I 29 15 29 15_ f J 4O 10 68 13 65 67 67 43 I / i i I 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 Steering Wheel 2 184706 Axle Assembly 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 5 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121746X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring, Klip 10 175121 Draglink 11 STD551137 Washer, Lock 12 739408[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 2 72 33 33 29 23 38 81 I 78 t3 4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine*bs.lcyl 49 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170545 2 17720408 3 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 23 169837 29 137180 31 184900 32 140527 33 123487X 37 137040 38 181654 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 72 183906 78 17060620 81[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 SEAT ASSEMBLY 5 21 I i 12 11 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 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Bolt Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga, Clip, Pushqn Hinged Nut Spring, Seat Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Washer 13/32 x [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 DECALS 11 10 13 16 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156368 2 189100 3 184728 4 184729 5 189643 6 133644 7 184730 8 172331 9 184899 10 156439 11 179128 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper. Instr. 12 146046 Decal, HP Engine 13 183827 Decal, Hood, R.H. 14 160396 Decal, Hood, LH. 16 138047 Decal, Hood Replacement [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 19 13 13 6 6 5 13 19 20 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 Ga. 6 120183X Bearing, Nylon 7 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 8 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 11 139865 Li[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 MOWER DECK 67 68 105 103 i- i147 142 34 5 6 19 F 21 42 D man_t_path stlt 3. 2 16 21 23 24 25 27 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 52 139888 2 STD533107 Bolt 53 184907 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 54 178515 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck 55 155046 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 56 165723 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 59 141043 8 850[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 8 157 29B 1- 15 83 18 4 29 35 I 46[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C REF PART REF 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 917.273390 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 I 133o REPAIR MANUAL I 307_ 329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 20@ 8170 51_ 651_ 524 _ 8420 718 _ 868 943 1022 434+ 24 741@ 884_ 11 _ 584_ 1264I_ 7581 1270 __ 759 1 I 1019 LABEL KIT ] 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I ] 750 • 15_ [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 1022 1022 9t4 t02 404 614_ 216f 559 368 _ #v o_ _ 6170 654 53 616 7Sv5 1 _W_L I 017 0 1022 ql/ 1026 847 334 643 801 803_ 310 1 802 729 697 _ z_ 305A 1265 74 49[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 276 @ 950 231 1091 947_ 61 1127 108A 1 105A m 127A 276A@ 947A@ NIKKI % 118 1266A_ 1266_ 627_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 231_ 987_ 105 _ 137_ 276@ 93_:_ 106 [_ _ 634__ 95_ 117_ 142 6170 1266A _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 137_ 276@ 121ACARBURETOR O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 697174 Cylinder Assembly 106 690577 a Seat-Inlet 2 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 108 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 3 391086 ° Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 108A 695419 Valve-Choke (Nikki) 4 69[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273390 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 309 693551 310 690323 311 497608 333 495859 334 691061 337 691043 358 697191 363 19203 383 89838 404 691691 431 697122 445 697634 462 691261 474 696459 503 691532 505 691251 510 693699 513 692024 523 697[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ol ol 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 slop[...]

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