Craftsman 917.273754 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRI FTSMIIN°T18.0 HR 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.273754[_ his product has a low emission engine which

mNSTALLMULCHER PLATE(ff previousmy removed)1. Raise and hold deflector shield inupright position.2. Place front of mulcher plate over frontof mower de

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

KN OW YOU R TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiari

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

o The average lawn should be cut to approxi-mately 2-1/2 inches during the cool seasonand to over 3 inches during hot months.For healthier and better

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGmNECHECK ENGmNE OiL LEVELThe engine in your tractor has beenshipped, from the factory, already filledwith summer weight oil.1.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F andbelow)6, When engine starts, leave throttlecontrol in choke position until enginewarms up and begins to run roughly,

F,LL,, DATESAS COMPLETE ...REGULARSERV,OE f y< TSERV'OE DATESCheck Brake Operation _1_ t_Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andT

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

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

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 3Product Specifications ...

ENGmNEOiL FmLTERReplacethe engineoil filter everyseasonor everyotheroil changeif the tractorisused morethan 100 hours inoneyear.AmRFILTERYourenginewil

CLEANINGo Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.o Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.o Protect p

TO iNSTALL MOWER1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highestposition.2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec-tor shield to right side of tractor.3.

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

5. Make sure belt is in all pulley groovesand inside all belt guides and keepers.6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALLMOWER" in this section of

2. Connectone endof the BLACKcableto the NEGATWE(-) terminal (C)offullycharged battery.3. Connectthe otherend of the BLACKcable(D) to good chassisgrou

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of theemission control devices and systems, whichare being done at the customers expense,may be performed by any n

Immediately prepare your tractor for stopage at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more,_IOAUTION: Never store t

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manua[ unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMWJI[ not startHard to startEngine wJ[[ notturn o

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerCAUSE CORRECTION1.1. Cutting too much grass/toofast.2.

IMPORTANT:This cuttingmachineis capableof amputatinghandsandfeet and throw-ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafetyinstructionscould resultin

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manuam unless directed to Sears service centerMower Mades willnot rotatePROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION1. Re

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273754"° llllll L,O,BATTERYAMMETER(OPTIONAL)• <IG AllcL_ IGNITIONSWITCHRED _>FUSEWHITE © O----I i

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273754KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 uric x 3/48 176689 Box Battery16

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273754CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES282122612592602581839278315@/52082O7209208/2_2062092096O74_37208chassis-Laser -It.stff 1834

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273754CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash9 187846X

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273754GROUND DRIVE8477156511665186235 373634116222627drive-fender, stlt 4136

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273754GROUND DRmVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO.1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 63 187618Peerless 206-545C 64 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273754STEERINGASSEMBLY_ _ _38I _12_ _39/ // /37"_ i_371746136568 67, 9' 4015... 10 30

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273754STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 184704X428 Steering Wheel2 184706 Axle Assembly3 169840 Spindle Assem

DO:o Mowup and downslopes, notacross.o Removeobstaclessuch as rocks,treelimbs,etc.o Watchfor holes,ruts,or bumps. Un-eventerrain couldoverturnthe mach

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273754312978333881I78237262/134OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester÷ngine-bsA cyl !7KEY PARTNO. NO.1 170545X5052 177204

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273754LiFT ASSEMBLY71332321319202O..._;t/ 15Fift-rh.lpiece 3KEYNO,123456781112PARTNO,159460159471105767X12000002192116211

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273754SEAT ASSEMBLY17seaUt.knob_9I12I1110//E/8'!IIIIIIIIKEY PARTNO. NO,1 1805972 1801663 711106164 191316105 1450066

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27375418 13 6 3 11 11\13 102O15\1214KEY PARTNO, NO,KEY PARTDESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 1563682 188958 Decal3 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273754MOWER DECKi !147 142ioo"_ 1o2 1o31o5ioiZ\_' 1oo102_142113 111 2_116117119 118 j_.5619F 2142 D man-t-path

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273754MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1658922 STD5331073 1380174 1654605 STD6240086 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273754PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C35A471318 51452¢/1 5657585926136129357942A46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273754PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-5450KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transa

TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273754BRIGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E11330 REPAIR MANUAL I11329REPLACEMENTENGINEI307_3@2_358 ENGIN

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273754BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1238,¢351022103_6170404 # 914614 _1022643581095 VALVE GASKET

o Be surethe area is clear ofother peoplebefore mowing.Stop machineif anyoneentersthe area.o Nevercarry passengersor childrenevenwith the bladesoff.o

TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273754BRIGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E193_1091 J127947_o_1127_ %:___B;34A _8127A276A@947A [_NIKKI J

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273754BRmGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-EiKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 69

TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273754BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31 P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION310

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX,_ ARNING: To avoid serious injury, oper

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline 1.25Capacityand UnleadedType: RegularOilType SAE 30 (above32°F)'APFSG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°FOil Capacity: W/&ap

SteeringWheel InsertSteering Wheel(1) Hex Bolt1/4-28 x 1-1/4Steering WheelAdapter(1) Locknut 1/2-20Seat(1) Large Flat Washer@(1) Locknut 1/4-28Steerin

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, Pivotseat and pan forwardand as-sembleadjustmentknoband flatwasher loosely.Donot tighten.6, Lowerseat intooperatingpositionandsit inseat.7, Slidese