Craftsman 917.273710 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualJCRIIFTSMIIW JLAWN TRACTOR17.5 HP, 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.273710[]_ This product has a low emiss

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(If previously removed)1. Raise and hold deflector shield inupright position.2. Place front of mulcher 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',,IREVERSE NEUTR

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

• 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-MENTSTow only the attachments that are recom-mended by and comply with specificationsof the manufacturer of your tractor

• The attachmentscanalso be useddur-ing the enginewarm-upperiod.NOTE: If at a highaltitude (above3000feet) or incold temperatures(below32 F)the carbur

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _S'_._£,_ ,_._ ,_,_ _ o÷ ,_AS YOU COMPLETE _ q'_ _5 "<_5REGULAR SERVICE DATESC hh:: kkTBi;ek; eOsPe_ra:i°n _Che

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

• Keepsmall vent holesopen.• Rechargeat 6-10 amperesfor 1 hour.NOTE:The originalequipmentbattery onyourtractor is maintenancefree. Do notattemptto ope

Warranty ... 2 Maintenance ... 17Safety Rules ...

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER2. Remove foam pre-cteaner from cover.3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.4. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow itto dr

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

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

3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and rollaround the top groove of engine pulley.4. Install belt through stationary idler andclutching idler.5. Mak

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -1. Connect one end of the RED cableto the POSITIVE (+) terminal of eachbattery(A-B), taking care not to shortagainst tractor

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement ofthe emission control devices and systems,which are being done at the customers ex-pense, may be performed

Immediatelyprepareyour tractorfor stor-age at the end of the seasonor if the trac-tor will not be usedfor 30 daysor more.• ILWARNING: Never store the

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 centerPROBLEM CAUSE 3ORRECTIONLoss of power 1. Cutting too mu

IMPORTANT:This cuttingmachineis capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throw-ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resulti

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE 3ORRECTIONMower blades willnot rotate1. O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710SCHEMATIC* I°°° ol 13 0_AoKBATTERYAMMETER(OPTIONAL)IGNITIONSWITCHREDWHITEA1_. rLSOLENOIDREDSTARTER8LACKi JCLUTCH /

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 uric x 3/48 176689 Box Battery16

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2592602582831_159581662082O7209208J//2096O13746O_26_t42209 3"__209209 143 4372O8chassis+

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1399761749050817571017471418464172140606154798STD54143715811217570

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710GROUND DRIVE5726 27driveqender.stlt 2636

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 63Peerless 206-5450

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710STEERING ASSEMBLY._'-----3srr'----.._428868136567 676815 1515_steering pl.tt 471043fl38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION12345681011121315172628293032363738394041424344465154656768718287889195

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 917.273710ENGINE14_, / _13/314033372933 \OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark ArresterJengine-kohler 43KEY PARTNO. NO.1 170545X5052 177204

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710LIFT ASSEMBLY751343219133213f32131920 2015lift-rh.1piece 3KEY PART KEYNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.1 159460 Washer Asm In

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273710SEAT ASSEMBLY\\\\\\\...-- 16Iseat it.knob 9121111 ii I k\ \\KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1805972 1801663 711106164 191316105 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710DECALS918 13 63 11 1116 17_2 13 102Oj812KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1563682 1890823 1862804 1862815 1380476 1336447 1890928 17

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710MOWER DECK" 142i147106"_ 102 103 105102 I_34_116 113117 _119 118_5619F 2142 D man-t-path stlt 3\21610_9_1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1234568910111314151618192021232425262728293031323

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C35A915713 2615535375741AIMODEl. and SERIALNUMBERS HERE46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transa

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV530,TYPE NUMBER 0005CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER !\15 17\\991CRANKCASE@--27_--26_

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV530,TYPE NUMBER 000591421of238351022617_8301029t02254_654531095 VALVE GASKET SET617 0

• 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 917.273710KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV530,TYPE NUMBER 0005231511127%118105Am127A276A@947A@NIKKI99_67®276@950_1091127 O947 12

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV530,TYPE NUMBER 0005HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION N

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV530,TYPE NUMBER 0005IGNITION/ELECTRICAL AIR INTAKE/FILTRATIONKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV530,TYPE NUMBER 0005STARTING SYSTEMENGINE CONTROLSKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273710KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV530,TYPE NUMBER 0005CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 20 014 14-S Crankshaft (inc

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.2. Hold page before you so that its left edg

Get it fixed, at your home or ours!Your HomeFor repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and coolin

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasolineCapacity andType:Oil TypeAPI-SF-SJ):Oil Capacity:Spark Plug:(Gap: .030")Ground Speed(MPH):1.25UnleadedRegularSAE 10

SteeringWheelAdapter®0Steering Wheel 1b SteeringExtensionSteering ShaftSleeve(1) Hex BoltO 1/4-28 x 1-1/4(1) Locknut 1/4-28SteeringWheelInsert (1) Loc

Yournew tractor hasbeenassembledat the factorywith the exceptionof thoseparts leftunassembledfor shippingpurposes.Toensuresafeand properoperationof yo

7. Slide seat until a comfortable positionis reached which allows you to pressclutch/brake pedal all the way down.8. Get off seat without moving its a