Craftsman 917.273350 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualJCRIIFTSMIIN'JLAWN TRACTOR160 HP, 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.273350[_ This product has a low em

CHECKTIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overin-flated at the factory for shipping purposes.Correct tire pressure is important for bestcutting

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N H L IklREVERSE 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

• 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

ADD GASOLINE• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Donot overfill. Use fresh, clean, regularunleaded gasoline with a minimum of87 octane. (Use of

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

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___,o_o_ "FILL IN DATES _,_ ,_.0_ ,_.C; ,_0 ,_£'_ _ _0AS YOU COMPLETE _._ q4,_ e4.'_ ,_,4._ _" £4._ _q._ DATE

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

ENGINEOIL FILTERReplacethe engine oil filter everyseasonor every otheroil changeif the tractor isused morethan 100hours in one year.AIR FILTERYour eng

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

2. Slidemowerundertractor withdeflec-tor shieldto rightside of tractor.3. Lowerlift leverto its lowestposition.4. Connectfrontlinks to mowerdeck andse

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. 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 end of the BLACKcableto the NEGATIVE(-)terminal(C) offully chargedbattery.3. Connectthe other end ofthe BLACKcable(D) to goodchassisgrou

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

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._,WARNING: Never store

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start 1. Out of fuel.2

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerCAUSE..3.PROBLEMLoss of powerExcessivevibrationEngine c

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 willInot rotateCAUSE1. Obstruction

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350SCHEMATIC4"BATTERY/7)G A1iGNITIONSWITCHREDWHITEFUSEI Ii III REDIIi STARTERJSOLENOIDCLUTCH / BRAKJE(PEDAL UP)BL

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27335022I I261I[ILIIIIIIIIIII\\\\\\\!/!/!/!2729289032

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1634652 747604128 17668916 17613821 18375922 4152J24 4799J25 14614726 175158

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES28166208208F2_2092097437208chassis_Laser _/t.stlt_2734

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1259101I13141716262829303I3738396064741421431441451662062072082092

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350GROUND DRIVE212701161926 27drive-fender>stll 2336

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 63Dana D4380-140 64

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350STEERING ASSEMBLYJJ475838

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 I39788 Steering Wheel2 175131 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL3 I69840

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 917.273350ENGINE7233313329\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ISpark Arrester381413423engine-bs, lcyl 17KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1705452 177204084 13

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350DECALSI461I7 I4 16313KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1563662 1892443 1717044 1791266 1336447 1892639 16320416 1495161I 156439DESCR

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350LIFT ASSEMBLY751363265191332 /1319202O15lift-rh, 1piece_3KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 159460 Lift

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350MOWER DECK67185_06856f19 214_ D man-t-path stFt 3\21610_9---"1821232425J262744

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42' 40 7390060

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140245956/ 9_/474859/60//43*52//46

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273350DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 170981 Housing Up

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,273350BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E12_ 27 _=_3073@358 ENGFNE GASKET SET12868943 O20@ 0170102251 691

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273350BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E11022238 ®851095 VALVE GASKET SET017 0 102286854_De54 @1022914_

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

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,273350BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E12311091108A _634A_-_e,,118I1266AO12660121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL K

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273350BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1t_305A6431265_9_ 801803_ 31015o_579.,[_,_4621797_802 _-_729697

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,273350BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 69717

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273350BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION383 89

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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 apphances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and coohng

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSCapacity andType:Oil TypeAPI-SF-SJ):Oil Capacity:Spark Plug:(Gap: .030")Ground Speed(MPH):1.25UnleadedRegularSAE 30 (above

SteeringWheel InsertSteering Wheel@(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4F__ Steering WheelAdapterI II I@(1) Locknut 1/2-20(1) Large Flat Washer@(1) Locknut 1/4-

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. Pivot seat and pan forward and as-semble adjustment knob and flatwasher loosely. Do not tighten.6. Lower seat into operating position andsit in sea