Craftsman 917.273802 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualJCRIIFTSMIIN°JLAWN TRACTOR16.0 HP, 42" MowerElectric StartAutomatic TransmissionModel No.917.273802I[_]]] This product has a l

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 into the Ieyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses Io

• 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

Transmission EngagedTransmission DisengagedNOTE: To protect hood from damagewhen transporting your tractor on a truckor a trailer, be sure hood is clo

WARMWEATHERSTARTING(50° F andabove)8. Whenengine starts,slowlypushchokecontrol in until the enginebeginstorunsmoothly.If the enginestarts torun roughl

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

PiLLI.OATESASYOUCOMPLETE /__O_'O_ _._ _*'_ "i._ _ _ _O"REGULAR SERVICE ___" SERVI C E DATESCheck Brake Operation _Check Tire

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

Warranty ... 2 Maintenance Schedule ... 18Safety Rules ...

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

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

MUFFLERInspect and replace corroded muffler andspark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-ate a fire hazard and/or damage.SPARK PLUG(S)Replace spark

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

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCTSPEC

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

5. Remove belt from center span keeperand pull belt away from tractor.BELT INSTALLATION -1. Carefully work new belt down aroundtransmission cooling fa

WashersRetainingAxleCoverSquare Key(Rear Wheel Only)TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BAT-TERY_WARNING: Lead-acid batteriesgenerate explosive gases. Keep spa

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-SEMBLY1. Raise hood.2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood atsides, tilt toward engin

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.• ILWARNING: Never stor

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 centerPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will notturn o

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMLoss of power(continued)CAUSE3. Build-up of gras

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMower blades will 2. Worn/damag

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802SCHEMATIC* I°°° ol 13 0 0KBATTERY//REDAMMETER(OPTIONAL) WHITERED/IGNITION iSWITCH, FUSEI i L,©,©,i I idLU¥_N/_RA_E(

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802ELECTRICAL42IIIt\2290\ i/ <_ _I fIIIII4026i(IIIIIIIi 27 iII45fLIII5229IIII?//34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 186491 Box, Battery16 17613

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES25926025828 2612082082096013 . 1_37208chassis*Laser qt.s ttl 636

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash9 187846X

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802GROUND DRIVE-8_ .._ o_3216 _-525262362127O11635_34373677103/3o2619_6 25282220026371/ 7873532684 27_5526316 drive-hy

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 Transmission (See Breakdown) 66 154778Hydro Gear Model 31

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 917.273802STEERING ASSEMBLY_ _39I L ¸37"-'--_37LJ _36886767steerJn_=p/,I 47103O43!J4O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 184704X428 Steering Wheel2 184706 Front Axle Assembly3 169840 Spindle

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2738023143813I32 31 34333933\f29OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arresterengine+Honda 2cyl 1442

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170546X505 Control, Throttle2 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802LIFT ASSEMBLY7134632191332191315Gift-rh,1piece 344

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm.2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift3 105767X Pin Gr

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802SEAT ASSEMBLY\\\12sea..It.knob 9112221KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1805972 1801663 711106164 191316105 1450O66 STD5414377 12418

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802DECALSKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1564392 1862833 1862804 1862815 1894916 1336447 1864528 1791289 18628210 18484211 15681112 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802MOWER DECK34119_ 118_5619J_ 2142 D=man*t*pa h stlt=3\2162123_112_117_11624252748

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 Mower Housing 56 1657232 STD533107 Bolt

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

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170351 Main

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2CONTROLJCAMSHAFT[CARBURETOR iFAN COVER]FLYWHEEL52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2CONTROL CARBURETORKEY KEYNO. PART NO DESCRIPTION NO. PART NO DESCR

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2CYLINDER HEADOIL PAN [J\_ _!_" ,PISTON CONNECTING RODCRANKSHA

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530, TYPE NUMBER EXA2CYLINDER HEADKEYNO. PART NO1 66849892 06888878 66045245 66052326

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530,TYPE NUMBER EXA2EXHAUST PIPE]iFUELPUMPCRANKCASE J=16710320LABELS56

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802HONDA ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER GXV530, TYPE NUMBER EXA2EXHAUST PIPEKEYNO. PART NO2 66053983 0471623DESCRIPTIONGASKET, EX

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONu__k ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up anddown the face of slopes, never

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline 3.5 GallonsCapacity Unleadedand Type: RegularOil Type SAE 10W-30 (Above 32°F)API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F)Oil Capa

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

Steering WheelPremium SteeringAdapterSteeringSleeveSteeringExtensionShaftSteering @WheelInsert(1) Locknut 1/2-20(1) Large FlatWasher(1) Locknut 1/4-28

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

Terminal, Label Terminal NOTE: You may now roll or drive yourtractor off the skid. Follow the appropriateinstruction below to remove the tractorfrom t