Craftsman 917.273383 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRRFTSMIIN°I17.5 HP, 42" MowerElectric StartAutomatic TransmissionModel No.917.273383This product has a mowemission engine wh

mNSTALL MULCHER PLATE(if previousmy removed)1. Raise and hold deflector shield inupright position.2. Place front of mutcher 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 I\1 o,. oREVERSE NEUTRAL

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREADTHINSOWNER'SMANUAL AND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATmNGYOURTRACTORComparethe illustrations'withyour tractorto familiarizeyour

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glassesor 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

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-rvIENTSTow only the attachments that are recom-mended by and comply with specificationsof the manufacturer of your tract

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F andbelow)7. When engine starts, allow engineto run with the throttle control in thechoke position until the engine runs

MOWmNG TraPSMower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section o

MA,.TE.A.CESC.EOU'EFILL IN DATES /_/_X'x_'_/_ _ "AS YOU COMPLETE /__/_ _4 _/_/O.Oq.7"REGULAR SERVICE /_r/_'Ac_I_SERVICE

TRACTORAlwaysobservesafety ruleswhen per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATmONIf tractor requiresmorethansix (6) feetstoppingdistanceat highspeed in

Warranty...2Safety Rules...3ProductSpecifications...

Keepbatterybolts tight.Keepsmall vent holesopen.Rechargeat 6-10 amperesfor 1 hour.NOTE:The originatequipmentbatteryonyourtractor is maintenancefree. D

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inwardslightly and turning counterclockwise.4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.5. After oil has drained complete

m'vIUFFLERInspect and replace corroded muffler andspark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-ate a fire hazard and/or damage.SPARK PLUG(S)Repla

WARNmNG: TO AVOmD SERmOUS mNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMmNG ANYSERVmCE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place motio

7. Push clutch cable housing guide intobracket, slide collar onto guide andsecure with large retainer spring.8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on

BELT INSTALLATION -1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleysand idler pulleys2. Make sure belt is in all pulley groovesand inside all belt guides.3. In

Engine Pulley ... _Clutching Idler _KeeperTransm,ssion...input PulleyTRANSAXLE MOTmON CONTROL LE-VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe motion control lever h

If "jumper cables" are used for emergencystarting, follow this procedure:mMPORTANT: Your tractor is equippedwith a 12 volt system. The other

Maintenance,repair,orreplacementof theemissioncontroldevicesandsystems,whicharebeingdoneat thecustomersexpense,maybeperformedbyanynon-roadenginerepair

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, CAUTmON: Never stor

JiVIPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmONWill not startHard to startEngi

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center_ROBLEi_ CORRECTmONCAUSE6. Faulty spark plug.7. Dirty f

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in marluam unmess directed to Sears service centerPROBLEi_I CORRECTmONPoor grassdischargei(continued)iHe

SCHEMATmCTRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.273383BATTERYAMMETER(OPTIONAL)--_ )G A1IGNITIONSWITCHREDWHITEgFUSEI I I,O,C i I iCLUTCH / BRAKE(PEDAL UP)BLACK(OPT

ELECTRmCALTRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273383I42I/I26i\\33I1is!/\/\/!!//!34

ELECTRmCALTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273383KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/48 176689 Box Battery Fe

TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 917.273383CHASSmSAND ENCLOSURES/283927820831207@/5209208206209.2092092096O742096O_209 37_209143_ 38_114208chassis-Laser-It.st

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273383CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1746192 1765543 170606125 1552729 187846X01310 STD53371011 17499613 172105X0

TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273383GROUND DRIVE36 3528 _ I 5329 i252 \ 27_22252 25551o19678 7674 75drive.hydro,stlt 7238

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273383GROUND DRmVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRiPTiON NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON1 Transaxle Peerless LTH2000 70 134683(See Brea

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

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273383STEERmNG ASSEMBLYt- - ;_--_38_39J37---_-!"91 _ j_88I29468_476567 6767\steering pl.lt 4226/28l30 I4384O

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273383STEERmNG ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON1 1867802 1751313 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3

ENGINETRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.2733837831333729\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester38811423134I/78engine-bs=lcyl 1742

ENGINETRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273383KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 1705452 1772040834 13735213 16529114 14845616 STD55123723 16983729 13718031 1849

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273383SEAT ASSEMBLY17seat It.knob 9125i116"/ 21KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1887162 1801663 711106164 191316105 1450066 STD54143

DECALSTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.27338313 6 3 712 13 102O1115--141216KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1568112 1909273 1847284 1847295 1791286 1336447 1847309 184899

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273383LmFTASSEMBLY71119131312133\652O18 2046

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273383LmFTASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Washer Asm HnnerSpring W/Plunger2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift3 105767X P

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273383MOWERDECK15834\1425619F 2142 D man-t-path stlt 32748

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273383MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO.1 165892 Mower Deck AssembIy, 42" 46 1377292 STD533107 B

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 ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273383PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000':::::::x:< 4115 87320025225O

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273383PEERLESS TRANSAXLE ° ° MODEL NUMBER LTH2000KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772151 Cover L

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273383BRmGGS& STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230°E12_ 27307_3_358 ENGINE GASKET SET1220@ 617061_ 691

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273383BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230°E151238 O361022617010229141095 VALVE GASKET SET7_

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273383BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230°E11091947 108A634A,_e.1181266 01266A O93'_95

TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.273383BRmGGS& STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31C707, TYPE NUMBER 0230°E1305A _643126730_801803_ 310 1___1 _o_579_46 _ 797

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273383BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31CT07,TYPE NU_,_BER 0230=E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO.

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273383BRJGGS & STRATTON ENGiNE=MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230°E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DE

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX.&1. Fold this page along dotted lin

PRODUCT SPECIFmCATmONSGasoline 1.25 GallonsCapacity Unleadedand Type: RegularOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)(API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(Below 32°F)Oil Capacit

Your HomeFor repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems,no matter who made it, no

SteeringWheel InsertSteering jBoot _Steering Wheel(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Locknut1/2-20 _ (1) Locknut1/4-28_ __] Steering' ,, ' Wheel Adapt

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