Craftsman 917.273396 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRI FTSMIIN°T18.0 HP, 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.273396[_ his product has a low emission engine whic

mNSTALLMULCHER PLATE(ff previousmy removed)1. Raise and hold deflector shield inupright position.2. Place front of mulcher plate over frontof mower de

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N H L I\1 "_REVERSE NEUT

KNOW YOU R TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiariz

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

o The average lawn should be cut to ap mproximately 2ml/2 inches during the coolseason and to over 3 inches during hotmonths. For healthier and better

ADD GASOLmNE* Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck, Donot overfill, Use fresh, clean, regularunleaded gasoline with a minimum of87 octane, (Use of

MOWING TIPSo Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section

.AINTENANCESCHEDULEAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE/__ERVICEDATESCheck Brake Operation _Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andT Interlock System

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATmONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high

BATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging systemwhich is sufficient for normal use. How-ever, periodic charging of the battery withan automotive char

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 3Product Specifications ...

ENGmNE OraLFmLTERReplace the engine oil filter every seasonor every other oil change if the tractor isused more than 100 hours in one year.AmR FmLTERY

CLEANING° Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter., Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc., Protect p

2. Slide mowerundertractorwith deflec=tor shieldto rightside of tractor.3. Lowerlift leverto its lowestposition.4. Connectfront linksto mowerdeckandse

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRmVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may be re-placed without tools. Park the tractor onlevel surface. Engage parking brake.BELT

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. Connect one end of the BLACK cableto the NEGATWE (-) terminal (C) offully charged battery.3. Connect the other end of the BLACKcable (D) to good ch

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 mage at the end of the season or if the trac mtot will not be used for 30 days or more._IWARNmNG: Never stor

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manuam unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not startHard to startEngi

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manuam unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMLoss of powerCAUSE1. Cutting too much grass/toof

IMPORTANT:This cuttingmachineis capableof amputatinghandsandfeet and throw-ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafetyinstructionscould resultin

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMMower blades wi[[not rotatePoor grassdischargeHe

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396ELECTRmCAL/I I222627/ IIIIII29\k / \\\\ \\I\//\\\\////iiii I\132

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRiPTiON1 1634652 747604128 17668916 17613821 18375922 4152J24 4799J25 14614726 175158

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396CNASSmS AND ENCLOSURES2839278208312099_2O7209 2086074209208chassis-Laser-It.stlt 2734

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1746192 1765545 1552729 187846X01310 STD53371011 17499613 172105

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396GROUND DRIVE57\120262775 drive-fender.stlt_3936

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273396GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 Transaxle (See Breakdown)Dana 4360-1402 14668

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396STEERING ASSEMBLYI ,_4__ i 37j.f" _t2917steering pl.lt 4782464O/lO68 6713656738

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396STEERmNG ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 139768 Steering Wheel2 184706 Axle Assembly3 169840 Spindle Assembly,

DO:o Mowup and downslopes, notacross.o Removeobstaclessuch as rocks,treelimbs,etc.o Watchfor holes,ruts,or bumps. Un-eventerrain couldoverturnthe mach

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396I38332329OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester7262134engine-bs.1 cyl 49KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1705452 1772040834 1373521

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396SEAT ASSEMBLY151117seat_It.knob_912106"/ 21KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 188716 Seat2 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Se

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2733961o1316201112KEY PARTNO. NO.KEY PARTDESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRMPTION1 156368 Decal3 184728 Decal4 184729 Decal5

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TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273396MOWER DECK464__2 55.146142_147105"101102j_105103/1065619f 2142 D man-t-path stlt 3\213_10 _,9_18ii212918232425

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273396MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 48 1339442

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9i7.273396DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-14022452544243*442346

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396DANATRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140Key Part Key PartNo. No. Description No. No. Description1 170981 Housing, U

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396BRIGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I11329REPLACEMENTENGINEI3073_358 ENGINE

TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273396BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1238351022616_404 # 914614 I_1022305A64354'_65433458_109

o Be surethe area is clear of other peoplebefore mowing.Stop machineif anyoneentersthe area.o Nevercarry passengersor childrenevenwith the bladesoff.o

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TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273396BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 69

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273396BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION310

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONL_O1ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX._ ARNING: To avoid serious injury,

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATmONSGasolineCapacity1.25Unleadedand Type: RegularOilType SAE 30 (above32°F)'APFSG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°FOil Capacity: W/Filt

SteeringWheel InsertSteering Wheel(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4[__ Steering WheelAdapterI II I(1) Locknut 1/2-20Seat(1) Large Flat Washer@(1) Locknut 1/

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, Pivotseat and pan forwardand as-sembleadjustmentknoband flatwasher loosely.Donot tighten.6, Lowerseat intooperatingpositionandsit inseat.7, Slidese