Craftsman 917.273850 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRI FTSMIIN°20.0 HP, 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.273850[_] his product has a mowemission engine which

mNSTALL MULCHER PLATE(ff previousmy 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 Ikl _ _,_REVERSE NEUTRA

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 approxi-mately 2-1/2 inches during the cool seasonand to over 3 inches during hot months.For healthier and better

BEFORE STARTmNGTHE ENGmNECHECK ENGmNEOraLLEVELThe engine in your tractor has beenshipped, from the factory, already filledwith summer weight oil.1. Ch

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

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TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATmONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet tostop at highest speed

• Keep small vent holes open.Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.NOTE: The original equipment battery onyour tractor is maintenance free. Do notattemp

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5. Saturateit in engineoil. Wrap it inclean, absorbentclothand squeezetoremoveexcessoil.TO SERVICECARTRIDGEReplacea dirty, bent,or damagedcar-tridge.H

WARNmNG: TO AVOmD SERmOUS mNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMmNG ANY SER=VmCE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place gea

6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassisbracket and secure with retainer spring.7. Push clutch cable housing guide intobracket, slide collar onto guide and

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

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

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

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.41_WARNING: Never store

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMWiii not startHard to startEngine wiii notturn o

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

mMPORTANT:This cuttingmachineis capableof amputatinghandsandfeet and throw-ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in marluamunmess directed to Sears service centerMower blades wiiinot rotatePROBLEi_I CAUSE CORRECTmON1.

SCHEMATmCTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273850"IsEo OII1 SLACKBATTERYCS_DFUSEI IAMMETER(OPTIONAL))G A1IGNITIONSWITCHREDWHITEJ... _LUT

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ELECTRmCALTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 144927 Battery 12 Volt 35 AMP2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 uric x 3/48 7603J

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273850CHASSmSAND ENCLOSURES273259260166208217209603958 166209208/219%21920974208chassis-Laser-It.stlt 2534

TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.273850CHASSmSAND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 174619 Chassis Assembly2 176554 Drawbar3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/

TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917.273850GROUND DRIVE57\21270 116.20215015151292627drive-fender.stlL26$6

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850GROUND DRmVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRiPTiON NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 62 8883RPeerless 20

STEERmNGTRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273850i _12_39L37 . ig143__, _j_ "_ 88 71I298215 15 2915_ ...steering pl,lt 4746/1013os \68 67674

STEERmNGTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 159944X428 Steering Wheel2 184706 Axle Assembly3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H.

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

ENGINETRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273850211438lO5_324129\23OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark ArresterI,105engine-kohler 414O

ENGINETRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273850KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 170548 Control, Throttle Paddle2 17720408 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/23 Engine

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273850LmFTASSEMBLY1913136513 2032 _ 19 /13 _ 31 \.321520Fift-rh.l piece 342

TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.273850LmFTASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON1 159460 Wire Asm Hnner/SprgW/plunger LT2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/hf3 10576

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850SEAT ASSEMBLY÷iE24 ' !25115///r17seat Itknob 1KEY PARTNO, NO,1 1887192 1405513 711106164 191316105 1450066 STD

DECALSTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850108 711152O13KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 1564392 185974 Decal3 186366 Decal5 186367 Decal6 133644 Decal7 186

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273850MOWER DECK671191186f1914848, 33I142;147 Iloo-_lo2 lo3lo5,o,c;,__-_]-i/b--,lO4_\" _104 106102/_42 D man=t-path

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273850MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 182032 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 67 1498462 STD533107 B

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273850PEERLESSTRANSAXLE--MODELNUMBER206o545C35A8:3/184//445758596,0612935t57#42A48

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850PEERLESS TRANSAXLE==MODEL NUMBER 206=545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRiPTiON NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON1 772147 Transaxle

Be surethe area is clear of other peoplebefore mowing.Stop machineif anyoneentersthe area.Nevercarry passengersor childrenevenwith the bladesoff.Do no

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER SV600,TYPE NUMBER 0001CYUNDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I1813J1:tt '15 17\9341/CRANK

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850KOHLER ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER SV600,TYPE NUMBER 0001HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON N

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273850KOHLERENGmNE-MODELNUMBERSV600,TYPENUMBER0001mGNmTmONIELECTRmCAL i12Q j4/!5 !1_BLOWER HOUSmNG AND BAFFLES I1\\,_! 3A

TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.273850KOHLERENGmNE-MODELNUMBERSV600,TYPENUMBER0001mGNmTmoN/ELECTRmCALKEY PARTNO. NO. DEBCRmPTmON1 20 162 02-S Screen, grass

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850KOHLER ENGmNE=mvmoDELNUMBER SV000,TYPE NUMBER 00012|OraL PAN/LUBRICATION_I _ t i//t4t5\\54

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273850KOHLER ENGmNE-mvmoDELNUMBER SV600,TYPE NUMBER 0001STARTmNG SYSTEMKEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRmPTmON20 098 01°S Starter ass

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850KOHLER ENGmNE=iVIODEL NUMBER SV600,TYPE NUMBER 0001CRANKSHAFT !2--DEXHAUST !/13'15171349/56

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273850KOHLER ENGmNE-mvmODELNUMBER SV600,TYPE NUMBER 0001CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON1 20 014 14°S Crankshaft (in

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONL_c.OONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX.WARNING: To avoid serious injury,

PRODUCT SPECmFmCATmONSGasoline 4.0 GallonsCapacity Unleadedand Type: RegularOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)(API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°FOil Capacity

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Steering WheelSteeringWheel Insert(1) Locknut 1/2-20(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4(1) Locknut 1/4-28Steering WheelAdapter SteeringBootSeat(1) Large Flat

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

mNSTALLSEATAdjustseat beforetighteningadjustmentknob.1. Removeadjustmentknob and flatwashersecuringseatto cardboardpackingand set asidefor assemblyofs