Craftsman 917.273481 manual

Owner's Manual 20.0 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.273481 I [_ This product has a low emission engine which operates I differently from previously built engines. Before you start the I engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions befor[...]

Warranty ................................................ 2 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 18 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments ..................... 22 Product Specifications ........................... 6 Storage ................................................ 29 Assembly/P re-Operati[...]

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 ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wi[...]

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 and Type: Oil Type API-SF-SJ): 4.0 Gallons Unleaded Regular SAE10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30(Below 32°F Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints W/O Filter: 3.5 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 Syste[...]

(1) Flat Washer ering L__ll_!(1) H _!_18 eve Steering Wheel Steering Extension //o _ O WheelSteering Shaft __._ Insert Steering _"_._J Wheel_ Adapter o (1) kecknut (1) kecknut 1/4-28 1/2-20 Seat (1) Knob J "_1 ) Washer @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge I (4) Adjusting Bar_ Guage Wheels i _ _'(" _ (4) RetainerSprings IO ]_] ((_'_[...]

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 bolts are position[...]

Pin 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. Plate AI_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir 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 AT[...]

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. Light Switch Position Attachment Ignition Lift Lever Clutch Lever Switch Plunger Attachment [...]

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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET[...]

• 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[...]

Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged 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 cont[...]

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[...]

00272 • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos- sible fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at f[...]

AS YOU COMPLETE _)_._ _4_ £,4,q; q4.e _.4,_ q4._ _._ DATES R EGU LAR SERVICE /___RVlCE Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners _ Ks I1_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i3 T Lubrication Chart I1_ 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V_Belts I_ Check Engine Oil Level II_ C[...]

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 ([...]

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Remove terminal guard. 2. Disconnect B[...]

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. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or ev[...]

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[...]

TO INSTALL MOWER 1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. 2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec- tor shield to right side of tractor. 3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position. 4. Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs. 5. Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs. [...]

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[...]

BELT INSTALLATION - 1. Carefully work new belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley. 2. Slide belt into the center span keeper. 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 i[...]

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - 1. BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. 2. RED cable last from both batteries. + Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY _WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connec[...]

ENGINE Maintenance, repair, oF" 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 per- formed by an authorized engine manufac- turer's service outlet. TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLE Th[...]

2. With engine off turn idle fuel adjust- ing needle in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (counter- clockwise) 1 turn. FINAL SETTING - 1. Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. NOTE: The high idle Js set at the factory an[...]

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, 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 Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE 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 fuel[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM LOSS of power (continued) Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged CAUSE 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel. 10.Spark plug wire loose. [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass 3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before discharge (continued) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Mower deck not level. Low/uneven tire air pressure. Worn, bent or loose blade. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Mower d[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 SCHEMATIC "llllll _ED _) L3LAOK BATTERY FUSE L J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP} AMMETER (OPTIONAL) IGNITION SWITCH _ED RED STARTER SOLENOID W_IITE WIIITE _OPTIONAL) ] FUEL i 6LE SEAT SWITCH tOT OCCUPIED J FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID (IF _ EQUIPPED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR IGNITION UNIT A SPARK _(_ PLUG GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWI[...]

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, He× 1/4-20×3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-I/2 1I 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 176138 Switch Interlock 2I I83759 Harness, Light Socket (wi4152J) 22 4152J [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 217 @/5 74 2O8 ehas$is-La_er -It,_tl 31 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-I6 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 I6&337XO13 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-I6 x 1 11 174996 Panel, Dash, LH 13 I72165X016 Panel, Dash, RH 14 17490608 SerewThdro13/8-16xl/2 17 I84272X615 Hood As[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 GROUND DRIVE 227 16_ 52 9 253 7O 22 77 116 26 26 drEv_-hydro.s_t 50 241 74_ 30 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Traasaxle (See Breakdown) 70 134683 Hydro gear Model 336-0510 74 137057 6 17060512 Screw 5/I6-18 ;< 3/4 75 121749X 15 74490544 Bolt He;< FIghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 78 12000001 18 STD54143I Nut Look Hex 5/18-I8 77 123583X 19 STD541437 Nut Look[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 STEERING ASSEMBLY I i I / J / s_.sering pl,II 20 i t 4O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 I59944X428 2 I84708 3 169840 4 169839 5 8288H 6 I21748X 8 12000029 10 175121 1I STD551137 12 73940800 13 138518 15 145212 17 180641 29 17080812 32 171888 3,3 19111216 34 STD551131 35 73540500 38 155099 37 152927 38 I59948X428 39 19182411 40 STD541537 4I 159945 42 I45054X428 43[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 ENGINE 14 13 32 29 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 187065 2 17720408 3 4 149723 5 146699 6 146700 8 171877 10 146629 13 14 148456 16 11050600 17 17060624 23 169837 25 145996 ._ 45 engine-ko.twEn 15 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Control Throttle 26 73920600 SerewThd Cut I/4-20 x I/2 29 137180 Engine, Kohler Model CV624 31 17902[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 SEAT ASSEMBLY / 11 18 5 // I 22 / " j seaUt,knob_12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 180597 2 180166 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 12418IX 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 180186 1I 166369 12 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat Bolt Fin He× 3/8-I6 Uncx I Washer I3/32 × 3/4 x I O Ga Clip Push [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 DECALS I6 7 3 2 2 3 I I1 14 26 0 I3 14 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156439 2 186367 3 186366 5 177915 6 133644 7 187026 8 179126 9 186572 10 177916 1I 187103 13 146046 14 177967 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Fender Danger Sears I5 160396 Decal, Hood Side I6 164065 Decal, Hood 18 1779I 4 Decal, Engine H/P I9 138047 De[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 37 19 13 19 32' 13 3 6 5 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159466 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm 2 15947I Shaft Asm. Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 × I ×21 Ga. 6 1201&3X Bearing Nylong 7 12563IX Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 1I 139865 Link[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 MOWER DECK 157 _67 o • _ 40143 15 144 4_ f184 ,148 106 _ _ 102 103 i 1o3:_/y / ,_1 I _1o4 lob 1011"_ I o2 I_ O 119 I I _136 29_ 116 26 27 19 10-- 9 _ 18 42 D man4-path sUt 4. 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I 182032 Mower Housing I81 138428 2 STD533107 Bolt I82 71881810 3 138017 BraeketAssembly, SwayBar, I83 19861216 Front I84 STD55II18 4 185488 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42 I85 188793 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring I86 2829J 8 178024 Bar Sway Dock 1 I3 1706[...]

4_ CO 53 103 "_ 110 19 124 6-Sealant (Joint d' etancheite) 57 2OWSO Oil 78.80Z (OZ de 78.820 dl Hullo} 127 - Seal and Oiling Kit (phrJque 0 Sonne Jeu) 123 -i- ,,< 0 0 I1'1 ,-I z_ | ! OE= oO m r-_ z m _r'- NZ mN :nm _m ",4 4_[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273481 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 336-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 Main Housing Assembly 87 170413 2 170352 Side Housing Aasembly 88 178782 3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 69 170415 4 170354 Swashplate, Tru nion Maehiced 70 170416 5 169898 Block - Assembly 71 1704I[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERJ 31 3_ , - 3Q _ -- 28 29 €_ / 28 j ;2t D 27 34 '15 1 jS i 11Q 2 1_--13 CRANKCASE 1 3 / ! 8m 1 I 20-- 1_7 I O--t9 t"5/o O-----8 tD --5 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 H EA DiVALV E.-"B R EATH E R CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-033-0I-S K_t, breather cover w/gasket 1 24-032-01-S (Includes 2-4) 2 2 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather 3 24-096-87-S Cover, breather 3 24-294-13-S 4 25-I39-[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL] 1 [.-4 _5 20 _©, BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESJ S 8 J AIR iNTAKE ] 8 / 17 / 4 5 7 1] -- 12 6 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 1 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 1 (includes 2-4,and 24 1 I3 18-S) 2 M-403025-S Screw, he;<.cap M4x0.7x25 (4) 3 X-25-92-S Washer, plain 5/16 _ (4) 2 24-[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 STARTING SYSTEM] ENGIN E CONTROLS I 5 OIL PAN } < LUBRICATION I9 / ,/, 14 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. 1 M-839080-S 2 25-098-09-S 3 25-086-113-S 4 25-435-05-S 5 25-755-33-S 6 25 14I 05-S 7 25-221-01-S OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO, ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO. NO. Screw, he;< flange M8×1.25×80 1 (2) Start[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CRANKS,AFTI 1 EXHAUST I FUELSYSTEMJ 5 6 11 12 9 / 13 9 / 56 14[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273481 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 2 52-I39-09-S Plug cup EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 24-041-49-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 2 25-072-04-S Stud, M8×1.25×33 (4) NOT ILLUSTRATED - - PA-65596 Replacement Engine PA[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION _0 A ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL_ NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. 1 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 extrem[...]

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