Owner's ManualCRI FTSMIIN°17.5 HE 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.273373[_ This product has a mowemission engine which
ruNS.TALLMULCHER PLATE(If previousmy removed)1. Raise and hold deflector shield inupright position.2. Place front of mubher plate over frontof mower d
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N H L I\1REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH
KNOW YOUR TRACTORREADTHINSOWNER'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATmNGYOURTRACTORComparethe illustrationswithyourtractorto familiarizeyourselfwith
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or ey
The average lawn should be cut to ap-proximately 2-1/2 inches during the coolseason and to over 3 inches during hotmonths. For healthier and better lo
ADD GASOUNEFill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Donot overfill. Use fresh, clean, regularunleaded gasoline with a minimum of87 octane. (Use of lea
MOWING TIPSMower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section of
AS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE/_J/_'_ ERVICED ATESCheck Brake Operation _1_ I_Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andT Interlock Systems I
TRACTORAlwaysobservesafetyrubs whenper-formingany maintenance.BRAKEOPERATmONIftractorrequiresmorethansix (6)feetstoppingdistanceat highspeedin highest
BATT E RYYour tractor has a battery charging systemwhich is sufficient for normal use. How-ever, periodic charging of the battery withan automotive ch
Warranty...2SafetyRules...3ProductSpecifications...
ENGmNEOIL FmLTERReplacetheengineoilfiltereveryseasonoreveryotheroilchangeif thetractorisusedmorethan 100hoursin oneyear.AIR RLTERYourenginewillnotrun
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.Protect painted surface
2. Slidemowerundertractorwithdeflec-tor shieldto rightsideof tractor.3. Lowerliftleverto its lowestposition.4. Connectfront linksto mowerdeckandsecure
TO REPLACE I_OWER BLADE DRmVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may be re-placed without tools. Park the tractor onlevel surface. Engage parking brake.BEL
5. Make sure belt is in all pulley groovesand inside all belt guides and keepers.6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALLMOWER" in this section of
2. Connectoneend ofthe BLACKcabletothe NEGATIVE(-)terminal(C)offullychargedbattery.3. Connecttheotherend ofthe BLACKcable(D)to goodchassisground,awayf
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of theemission control devices and systems, whichare being done at the customers expense,may be performed by any n
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, WARNmNG: Never stor
TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in rnanuam urfless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEi_ CAUSE CORRECTmONWiii not startHard to startE
TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMLoss of powerCAUSE1. Cutting too much grass/toof
mMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions co
TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in rnanuam urfless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMMower blades wiiinot rotatePoor grassdischarge
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ELECTRICALTRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1634652 747604128 17668916 17613821 18375922 4152J24 4799J25 14614726 17515827 735104002
TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES29212/283927831@/52082O7209 2086O742096O-209 37_20914208chassis-Laser-It.stlt 2734
TRACTOR o° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373CHASSmSAND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1746192 1765545 1552729 187846X01310 STD53371011 17499613 172105X0
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273373GROUND DRIVE113 156516321862 120 _35 3736 /342626 27drive-fender stlt 3536
TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273373GROUND DRmVEKEY PART KEYNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.1 Transaxle Dana D4360-140 64(See Breakdown) 652 146682 Spring Brake
TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373STEERINGASSEMBLY/ /68 67 678_ 47 671365\steering pl.lt 4238
TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273373STEERmNG ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 186780 Steering Wheel2 175131 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL3 169840 S
DO:Mow up and down slopes, not across.Remove obstacles such as rocks, treelimbs, etc.Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-even terrain could overturn t
ENGmNETRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.2733732178388114313329OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark ArresterKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1705452 177204084 13735213 16529114 14845616
TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273373SEAT ASSEMBLY1517seat It.knob 91251110///f\\ \\KEYNO.123456789101112PARTNO. DESCRIPTION188716 Seat180166 Bracket, Pi
DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2733731415674161411108KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1563682 1863773 1847284 1791285 1847296 1336447 1892638 1380479 18489910 149
TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.273373UFT ASSEMBLY71365132O31 _321518 20lift-rh.lpiece 3KEY PARTNO, NO,1 1594602 1594713 105767X4 120000025 192116216 12018
TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373MOWER DECK6734\142_147106 _'_._ 102 103 105\_ _1o4 lo6101i"_/__,_.__102/156f1942 D man-t°path stir 321\21
TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.273373MOWERDECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 52 1398882 ST
TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373DANA TRANSAXL£ ooMODEL NUMBER £)4360o1406946
TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273373DANA TRANSAXLE ooMODEL NUMBER D4360o140KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1709812 2274J3 134
TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.273373BRmGGSENGmNE=MODELNUMBER31C707,TYPE NUMBER0230=E125_ 2730i307_358 ENGINE GASKET SET20@ 617(9868_)943 O51_524 @1022691
TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273373BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230=E1d238351o22617010229141095 VALVE GASKET SET617 0 102286813_&apos
Be sure the area is clear of other peoplebefore mowing. Stop machine if anyoneenters the area.Never carry passengers or childreneven with the blades o
TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1130 _ _ 23195 _'98793te142_ 117_-- 106105137276@95o_18691
TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273373BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230oE13041968305A _1265801 (_603 @ 310 1_ 60_67_'46_7_7_802 (__7
TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273373BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 6971
TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.273373BRmGGSENGmNE=MODELNUMBER310707,TYPE NUMBER0230=E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON383 89838 Wr
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONL_ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX._ ARNING: To avoid serious injury, op
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATmONSGasoline 1.25Capacityand UnleadedType: RegularOilType SAE30 (above32°F)IAPFSG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°FOil Capacity: 3.0 PintsSp
SteeringWheel InsertSteering Wheel(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4[__ Steering WheelAdapterI II I<b(1) Locknut 1/2-20Seat(1) Large Flat Washer@(1) Lockn
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper
5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as-semble adjustment knob and fiatwasher loosely. Do not tighten.6. Lower seat into operating position andsit in sea
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