Craftsman 917.273353 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRI FTSMIIN°16.0 HE 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.273353[_ This product has a mowemission engine which

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on yourtractorwere overin-fiated at the factoryfor shipping purposes.Correcttire pressureis importantfor bestcutting perf

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N H L I\1REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREADTHINSOWNER'SMANUAL AND SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERATmNGYOURTRACTORComparethe illustrationswithyourtractorto familiarizeyourselfwi

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 lo

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

MOWING TIPSMower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section of

AS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE/_J/_'_ E RVICED ATESCheck Brake Operation _1_ I_Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andT Interlock Systems

TRACTORAlwaysobservesafety ruleswhen per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATmONIf tractor requiresmorethanfive (5) feettostop at highestspeedin highe

BATT E RYYour tractor has a battery charging systemwhich is sufficient for normal use. How-ever, periodic charging of the battery withan automotive ch

Warranty...2SafetyRules...3ProductSpecifications...

ENGmNEOraLFmLTERReplacethe engine oil filter every seasonor every other oil changeif the tractor isused morethan 100 hours in oneyear.AIR FILTERYouren

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

2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec-tor shield to right side of tractor.3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position.4. Connect front links to mowe

TO REPLACE I_OWER BLADE DRmVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may be re-placed without tools. Park the tractor onlevel surface. Engage parking brake.BEL

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)offullychargedbattery.3. Connectthe otherend of the BLACKcable(D) to goodchassisgrou

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 stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more._I, WARNmNG: Never stor

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in rnanuam unmess directed to Sears service centerPROBLEi_ CAUSE CORRECTmONWiii not startHard to startEn

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMLoss of powerCAUSE1. Cutting too much grass/toof

mMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions co

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in marluam unmess directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMMower blades wiiinot rotatePoor grassdischargeH

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ELECTRmCALTRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273353KEY PARTNO+ NO+ DESCRmPTmON1 1634652 747604128 17668916 17613821 18375922 4152J24 4799J25 14614726 175158

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273353CHASSmSAND ENCLOSURES29212/283916631209@/5@/5208209 2086O742096O,209 37_,20914208chassis-Laser -It.stlt 2734

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273353CHASSmSAND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 1746192 1765545 1552729 187486X01310 STD53371011 17499613 172105X0

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353GROUND DRIVE4 53O _15048151.512627drive-fender_sflt 4136

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273353GROUND DRmVEKEY PART KEYNO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO,1 Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 63(See Breakdown) 642 146682 Spring Bra

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273353STEERINGASSEMBLY_ 381It T_--42J46476567 6767/ , 26 'lj,_ 40 _10 /steering pl.lt 42 _38

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273353STEERmNG ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 186780 Steering Wheel2 175131 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL3 169840 S

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 overturn t

ENGmNETRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353217838313329OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark ArresterKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1705452 177204084 13735213 16529114 14845623 169

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273353SEAT ASSEMBLY17seat It.knob 91251110\2221KEYNO.123456789101112PARTNO. DESCRIPTION188716 Seat180166 Bracket, Pivot,

DECALSTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353146 71114 10KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1563682 189244 DecaI3 171704 Decal4 179128 Decal6 133644 Decal7 193554 Decal9 16

TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.273353LmFTASSEMBLY71113325419\1319Fift-rh=lpiece 3KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 159460 Lift Lever hner Wire

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273353MOWER DECK67142_14734\156f1942 D man-t°path stir 321\2182921282744

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273353MOWERDECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 40 739006002

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273353PEERLESS TRANSAXLE ° ° MODEL NUMBER 206°545C870 6A29B11184/1:505631AMODEL arid SERUALNUMBERS HERE7957,58594841A5129

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273353PEERLESS TRANSAXLE ° ° MODEL NUMBER 206-545CREF PART REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO.1 772147 TransaxHe Cover 41A

TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.273353BRmGGSENGmNE-MODELNUMBER31C707,TYPENUMBER0230oE125_ 2730i307_358 ENGINE GASKET SET20@ 6170868_)943 O51_524 @1022691 (

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273353BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230=E1d238351o22617010229141095 VALVE GASKET SET617 0 102286813_&apos

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

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TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273353BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230oE13041968305A _1265801 (_603 @ 310 1_ 60_67_'46_7_7_802 (__7

TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.273353BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 6971

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273353BRmGGSENGmNE=MODELNUMBER310707,TYPE NUMBER0230=E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON383 89838 W

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

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATmONSGasoline 1.25Capacityand UnleadedType: RegularOilType SAE 30 (above32°F)IAPFSG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°FOil Capacity: 3.0 PintsS

SteeringWheel InsertSteering Wheel(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4[__ Steering WheelAdapterI II I<b(1) Locknut 1/2-20Seat(1) Large Flat Washer@(1) Lockn

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

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