Craftsman 917.27377 manual

Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMRN°I LAWN TRACTOR 22.0 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.273770 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 Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel Adapter @ (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 11111 (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 917.273770 SCHEMATIC .Ik RED 01115 BLACK BATTERY /7 ] SOLENOID STARTER IGNITION SWITCH RED WHITE J CLUTCH / BRAKJE (PEDAL UP) BLACK BLACK 8LACK WHETE __J SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) i i I i I '0 '°LACK /_A_'MENT CLUTCH _ ' GROUNDING 8LACK (CLUTCH OFF) J CONNECTOR 1 {OPTIONAL) IGNITION UNIT FUEL SHUT-OFF [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 ELECTRICAL 22 I i 42 i I 41 f / I I I I I I I ", I i ' _i i i i i 25 / I 27 I I I I I I I 12 I/ I i/ i 26 I I 29 I I I I / / ! ! ! f 32[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 uric x 3/4 8 7603J Case 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 Push-tn 21 183759 Harness Light Socket (W/4[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 258 28 261 39 58 207 209 2O8 219 _64 20 23 219 6O 2 114 / 206 _ 209 74 2O8 chassis*Laser -lt.stlt 21 34[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 13 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 185682X613 Hood Assembly 18 184921 Bumper Hoo[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 GROUND DRIVE 59 212 166 38 h 34 i 26 27 drive*fender, stlt 26 36[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 64 173937 Peerless 206-545C 65 STD551143 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 66 154778 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 70 134683 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 74 137057 5 121520X Strap, Torque 75 121749X 6 17000512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 76 STD[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 STEERING I _ _3s __39 r---...-..._ 42 88 I 29 13 65 67 67 68 / 15 15 steering..pl.lt 47 10 30 43 38[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 STEERING KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 184704X428 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 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring, Klip 10 175121 Draglink 11 STD551137 Washer, Lock 12 73940800 Nut[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 ENGINE 2 14 38 13 31 39 32 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 engine-bsintek-twin29 40[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170546X505 Control, Throttle Paddle 2 17720408 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 3 Engine, B&S, (See Breakdown) No. 407577-0283-E1 4 149723 Muffler Exhaust 5 159955 Exhaust Asm. Left 6 160589 Exhaust Asm. Right 8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 W/Sems 10 162797 Heat Shield Lt [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 SEAT ASSEMBLY 10 I I I I I I I I ...---- 16 17 12 seat It.knob 9 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 180597 2 180166 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 180186 11 166369 11 21 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 uncx 1 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga. Clip Pu[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 DECALS 18 14 7 7 15 13 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 186388 2 188999 3 186280 4 186281 5 138047 6 133644 7 186869 8 172331 9 186282 10 156439 11 186283 12 170852 8 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. 13 146046 Decal, Replacement 14 179128 Decal, Hood, R.H. 15 160396 Decal, Hood, L.H. 16 184842 Decal, Battery 17 [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 4 6 3 2 19 13 32 19 13 lift- rh, 1 piece 3 44[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 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 Washer21/32x1 x21 Ga. 6 120183X Bearing Nylong 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L.H. 12 139866 [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 MOWER DECK 67 68 34 1o6_ 1o2 1o3 los 105_L fV_ / 103 "_ /F J / 101_ _104 106 102/_ 113 111 119+ 118_ 5 6 f 19 21 42 D man-t+path stlt 3 2 16 10_ 9---" 18 21_ 21 _112 _117 23 24 25 J 26 27 46[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 55 155046 2 STD533107 Bolt 56 165723 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 59 141043 Front 67 184939 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 68 144959 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 92 STD541437 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 10[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 35A 8 157 47 _,,,,31A 15 18 4 / 34 79 48[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 39 786026 Dowel Pin 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 40 792076A Flat Washer 3 770128 Transaxle Case .312 ID x .059W 4 776395 Countershaft 41A 790079 Brake Lever 5 776409 Output Shaft 42 79[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 26 523 842 c 525 287 1026 447A 8 524'_ _ 252 4J 691 1019 LABEL NIT 24[ 1017_ 304 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 445 Q 447A 51A 122 @ 51 50 54 654 1095VALVEGASKETSET 7_ 51 51A @ 51B (_ 868_ 1022_ 50[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 35 36 _ 1022 1029 1100 798_t_' 4O 1022 35 30 11°° _6_ 1023_ 240_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 276 @ 633 104 _ _]987 105 5,A _ 51B 3j 383 _ 22___0 _ 635 385 _" 3_ 7; 628 _' 125J 918 _ 646 552 @ 552A _, 742 @ 404 552A 691 977 CAR[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 12 c 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 @ 868 943 (_ 524 (_) 1022 _ 51 842 51A _ 691 51B 697'_ 52[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 5A 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 20 22 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 29 32 33 34 35 36 40 42 45 46 48 5O 51 51A 51B 53 54 73 74 75 89 98 104 105 108 117 118 121 122 125 127 699751 Cylinder A[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273770 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 467 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 877 393456 474 696459 Alternator 914 691127 505 691029 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 918 694000 510 497606 Drive-Starter 929 691003 513 692024 Clutch-Drive 943 6[...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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 caution when changing direction on slopes. 1. Fold this page alon[...]

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