Craftsman 917.273664 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRRFTSMRH°LAW TRACTOR25.0 HR 48" MowerElectric StartAutomatic TransmissionModel No.917.273664i[_ This product has a low emissi

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare 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

TO ADJUST GAUGEWHEELSGauge wheels are properlyadjusted whentheyareslightly offthe groundwhen moweris at the desired cutting height in operatingpositio

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVELThe engine in your tractor has beenshipped, from the factory, already filledwith summer weight oil.1.

3. Allow one minute for transmission towarm up. This can be done during theengine warm up period.The attachments can be used duringthe engine warm-up

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___ __,_F,,,,NOATESAsYouCOMPLETERE___SERVICE DATESCheck Brake Operation ifCheck Tire Pressure if if'Check Operator Presence

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feetto stop at highest speed

NOTE: The original equipment battery onyour tractor is maintenance free. Do notattempt to open or remove caps or covers.Adding or checking level of el

ENGINE OtL FILTERReplace the engine oil filter every seasonor every other oil change if the tractor isused more than 100 hours in one year.AIR FILTERY

CLEANINGClean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.Protect painted

Warranty...2 Maintenance...15Safety Rules...

2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec-tor shield to right side of tractor.IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-ing in all mower pulley grooves.3.

SuspensionArmLift LinkustmentNutFRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENTIMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. If the following front-to-backadjustment is necess

BeltTensionRod(DisengagedPosition)_,j_R.H. MandrelCoverIClutchPulleyIdlerPulleysSpring ArmR.H. Suspension ArmR,H,MandrelPrimaryIdler ArmTO REPLACE MOW

SecondaryIdler ArmIdlerPulleyngSecondaryArmCenterh,m,MandrelMower Blade(Secondary)Drive BeltR,H,MandrelTO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is equipp

5. Reinstallclutch Iocatorand tighten nutsecurely.6. Reconnectclutch harness.7. Makesure belt is in all pulleygroovesand inside all beltguides and kee

REPLACING BATTERY_WARNING: Do not short battery termi-nals by allowing a wrench or any other objectto contact both terminals at the same time.Before c

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke control has been preset at thefactory and adjustment should not be nec-essary, check adjustment as described be-low b

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 stor

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMLoss of power(continued)ExcessivevibrationEngine

IMPORTANT:This cutting machineis capable of amputatinghandsand feet and throw-ing objects.Failureto observe the following safety instructionscould res

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manuaJ unJess directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CORRECTIONPoor grassdischarge(continued)Headlig

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR ==MODEL NUMBER 917.273664KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 145211

TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES9031209_209 /__27811chassis-stealth.stlt 286O74545420938 38_14278j. 209J 20 5920920934

TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar9 187934X428 Dash10 72140608 Bolt

GROUNDDRIVE TRACTOR - . MODEL NUMBER 917.2736643O252292219557774 7578176drive-hydro.stlt 7136

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 - - - Transaxle, Peerless, Model 69Number LTH2000 (See Br

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664STEERING ASSEMBLYt< 1 " I_141JJJI29 466594344068 6743/// / 8I /steering stealth prem 738

TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 159944X428 Wheel Steering2 184706 Axle Asm3 169840 Spindle Asm LH4 16

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

ENGINETRACTOR ==MODEL NUMBER 917.2736642517101381413IKEYNO.1234568101314172325293237OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark ArresterPARTNO.175439X42819161114972314669

TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664SEAT ASSEMBLY\13\17\12iiiKEYNO.123456789101112PARTNO.188714140551STD52371019131610145006STD541437124181X17000616191

DECALSTRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.273664571116 9 3 13 21 4 121 _10172O61519KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1874072 1380473 1862424 1862435 1865726 1460467 1640968 17

LIFT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.2736644149373840325451KEY PARTNO. NO.t 1795042 1594763 1888224 120000025 192116216 120183X7 17583011 17537012

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664MOWER DECK116"<\ 24\\.'\\29\8-'---'_ mower deck,48prem stlt44

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1803583 1380175 4939M6 1780248 17436511131415161718192O212425262728293O31323337394243454

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000i¸ i _ _ ._.794I,p_1 25 I I-114 987873J °___ _ _i,_200 _ _ .-252223210_

TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 772151 Cover L

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273664KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028;YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER]3\ \30 _-- 28i2811i li \26271\j67

TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664KOHLER ENG|NE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028HEAD/VALVE/BREATH ERCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

• 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 917.273664KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028@31 "_--46_ L4 _j_BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I_3AIR iNTAKE I1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028IGNITION/ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION34567891011121314151

TRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 917.273664KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028®5¸¸¸7ENGINE CONTROLS J5/ 2z212224_._"_/7814j 25OiL PAN / LUBR

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273664KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 0V730 TYPE NUMBER 0028STARTING SYSTEMOIL PAN/LU BRICATIONKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRi

TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.273664KOHLER ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0028CRANKSHAFT iEXHAUST T--1FUEL SYSTEM2 X//145 868/14CRANKSHAFTKEY PA

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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

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiESRead and observe the safety rules.Follow a regular schedule in main-taining, caring for and using your tractor.Follow the ins

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette beforeyou begin.When right or left hand is mentioned inthis manual, it m

5. Place motion control lever in neutral(N) position.6. Press lift leverplunger and raiseattachmentlift lever to its highestposi-tion.7. Start the eng

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 '¢'