Craftsman 917.273471 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualJCRIIFTSMIIN'JLAWN TRACTOR20.0 HP, 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.273471This product has a low emis

2. Adjust gauge wheels before operat-ing mower. See "TO ADJUST GAUGEWHEELS" in the Operation section ofthis manual.INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(If

Thesesymbolsmayappearon yourtractororin literaturesuppliedwiththe product.Learnandunderstandtheir meaning.R N H L I\I _ _,'_REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

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

Thecutting height rangeis approxi-mately1-1/2to 4". The heightsare mea-suredfromthegroundtothe bladetipwiththeenginenotrunning. Theseheightsare a

NOTE: To protect hood from damagewhen transporting your tractor on a truckor a trailer, be sure hood is closed andsecured to tractor. Use an appropria

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F andbelow)7. When engine starts, slowly push chokecontrol in until the engine begins to runsmoothly. Continue to push the

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICECheck Brake OperationCheck Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andT Interlock Systemsa

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf 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 ...

1. Loosen knob and remove cover.TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.4. Squeeze it d

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER-VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place gea

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__PulleyCtutching_IdlerStationary JIdler_Center SpanKeeper Transaxl)_t.Pulley _TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU-TRALADJUSTMENTThe transaxle should

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSEORDER -1. BLACK cable first from chassis andthen from the fully charged battery.2. RED cable last from both batteries.Weak or

Idle Fuel AdjustingNeedle (If Equipped)Idle SpeedAdjustingScrew_rottleControlCable_,hokeControlCableStopClampScrewTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke con

Immediatelyprepareyour tractorforstor-age attheendof theseasonor ifthetrac-tor willnotbe usedfor 30daysor more._WARNING: Neverstorethetractorwith gaso

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMWill not startHard to startiEngine will notturn

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerCAUSE1. Cutting too much grass/too=3.4_5.6.PROBLEMLoss

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMMower blades willnot rotatePoor grassdischargeHe

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471SCHEMATIC"llllll ©BATTERYBLACKAMMETER(OPTIONAL)_GNtTIONSWITCH/7L JCLUTCH / BRAKE(PEDAL UP)(OPTIONAL)FUEL]JSOLE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471ELECTRICAL22//Ii .\ .iii252729IfIII32

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/48 7603J Case Battery10

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES27325916621739_27258 1662082082192O92O9,145208chassis-Laser -It.stlt 2534

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis Assembly 143 186689

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471GROUND DRIVE26 27drive-fender+stlt 2336

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 64Peerless 206-5450

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471STEERING/ _ _172// / l_ - _3691 _ 88/-<29296815 15 29/steering_oHt 34824Olo65\\681367 67/44338

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471STEERINGKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X428 Steering Wheel2 184706 Axle Assembly3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H.

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 over

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471ENGINE1317323117i116I///29OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark ArresterJengine*ko,twinJ 540

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1234568101314161723252629313233373841451011121161870651772040814972314669914670017

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471SEAT ASSEMBLYsIIIII<>222117seat It.knob 1KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1878132 1405513 711106164 191316105 1450O66 STD5414

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471DECALS52077181315KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1564392 1779153 1863664 1779185 1863676 1336447 1779678 1870299 18657210 16406511

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471LIFT ASSEMBLY74636519133219132015lift-rh I pc.stlt 944

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471LIFTASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1594602 1594713 105767X4 120000025 192116216 120183X7 125631X8 122365X11 13986512 1398

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471MOWER DECK157 0 '_'_ 67156'°/F ,_461191185 /61968o ,_7 •3614315 144 4:37_145f18414821106"_ 102

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1234568910111314151618192021232425262728293031323

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C35A815747 _,,,,31A15184/347948

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transaxle

• Be sure the area is clear of other peoplebefore mowing. Stop machine if anyoneenters the area.• Never carry passengers or childreneven with the blad

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I271\j62CRANKCASE]2_ /5/Ja_----

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596IGNITION/ELECTRICAL[_ 3F_5I_ _, '--7_j1617SLOWER HOUSING AND

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596IGNITION/CHARGINGBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTNO.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596GENGINE CONTROLS I424j 27OI L PAN / LU BRICATION19/1454

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596STARTING SYSTEMOIL PAN/LUBRICATIONKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRI

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596CRANKSHAFTJEXHAUST IFUEL SYSTEMJ\2/56 998?135614

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273471KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65596CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (in

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONu_¢,o_k ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up anddown the face of slopes, nev

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 4.0Unleaded and RegularSAE 10W30sabove 32°F)AE 5W-30(below 32°FW/Filter: 4.0 PintsW/O Filter: 3.5 PintsChampio

Get it fixed, at your home or ourstYour HomeFor repair - in your home - of all major brand apphances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and coohng

Steering Whee!SteeringWheellnse_(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4®(1) Locknut 1/4-28Steering WheelAdapter(1) Locknut 1/2-20_St_eritgSeat(1) Large Flat Washe

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper

INSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.1. Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking and set aside for