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£RaFTSMgN
20.0 HP
ELECTRIC STAR-l:
46" MOWER
6 SPEED
GARDEN TRACTQR
Model No.
917;.273011
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
-, Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip-
ment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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- Page 1 CAUTION: For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...
- Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home warranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center.
- Page 3 • Do nottry to stabilize the machine by •Tum off blades when not mowing. puttingyour foot on the ground. • Stop engine before removing grass • Do not use grass catcher on •steep catcher or unclogging chute. slopes. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
- Page 4 before restarting. manufacturer's recommended parts, • Never make adjustments or repairs with when necessary. theengine running. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. • Grass catcher components are subject Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and to wear, damage, and deterioration, use extra caution when servicing them.
- Page 5 Federal CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase laws apply on federal lands. A spark of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been arrester for the muffler is available through designed, engineered and manufactured your nearest Sears Authorized Service...
- Page 6 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 'iiiiiii" (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob 1_ _uts ___RSe°_P_ingeSr S pdngs ,.,wo_.°o 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge...
- Page 7 Parts Bag contents not shown full size Parts packet separately in carton (_(2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga., (2) Shoulder Bolts Seat Video (2) Centedock Cassette (2) Keys Nuts (2) Gauge W11eels t" -?, (2)Latch Hook Steering Wheel Assemblies Mulcher 'p"...
- Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembledat the factory with exception of those parts left unassem_bled f or shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
- Page 9 HOWTO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR Seat CHECK BATTERY Seat Pan • Lift hood to raised position. Shoulder • lf_-hisbattery is put into service after Bolt month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge bat- tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
- Page 10 IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout- inward pointing deck pin. If necessary, ing in all mower pulley grooves. Install rock and raise front of mower to align belt into electric clutch pulley groove. deck pin with the hole in suspension arm.
- Page 11 belts are muted correctly. Please review the fonowi'ng checklist: INSTALL MULCHER PLATE All assembly instructions have been • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate completed. screw, washer, lock washer, and 4" No remaining loose parts in carton. weld nut as shown. 4' Battery is properly prepared and NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch charged.
- Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED...
- Page 13 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND sAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Corr_pare-the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourseft with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Ught Switch Position Ignition Switch Ammeter Attachment...
- Page 14 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses -or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or stan- dard safety glasses.
- Page 15 The cutting height range is approximately • :szan mower Dy engagmngiltt_ll,;ll- Dlaaes 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- ment clutch control..sured from the ground to the blade tip with • TO STOP MOWER BLADES -disen- the engine not running. These heightsare ge attachment dutch control.
- Page 16 ,, .u,, ,,*-,uus m. i _uvur use engine or ATTACHMENTS carburetor cleanerproducts in the fuel k or permanent damage may occur. Tow only the attachments that are recom- CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank mended by and complywith specifications filler neck.
- Page 17 When mowing large areas, start by tum- engine to accept small changes in ..L • speed and load, until the choke control ing to the right so that clippings will dis- is fully in. If the engine startsto run charge away from shrubs, fences, drive- r0u--ghly,-pull the choke control out slight- ways, etc.
- Page 18 MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Certain types of grass and grass condi- tions may require that an area be IMPORTANT:For best performance, keep mulched a second time to completely mower_housing free of built-up grass and trash_ Clean after each use. hide the clippings. When doing a sec- ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to •...
- Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILrFIES FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE '_.4._'_ _.._x_'_ Check Brake C_,n,t_n V" V" CheckTn Pressure Check Operator Presence and RT Inter_o_ s,_n_s c .ck ,oo. F=t re v" L.b_,=_on Chart v" Check Battery Level czeen Battery and TerreinaLs/Redlarge v"...
- Page 20 center hole in blade must align with star in Always observe safety rules when per- mandrel assembly. forming any maintenance. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and BRAKE OPERATION flat washer in exact order as shown. If tra_-tbr re-quires more than six (6) feet •...
- Page 21 • s_ vmoos_GP_S • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. < ira= • Keep small vent holes open. 32" 40 D eS" • Recharge at 6-10 amPeres for 1 hour. Te_e_T_e FU_,e,,am_ATeO e_oRe mx'r O ,L C _NGe TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Change the oil after every 50 hours of Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-...
- Page 22 CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLINGAREAS NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge To insure proper cooling, make sure the or use pressurized air, as this will damage grass screen, cooling fins, and other the cartridge. external surfaces of the engine are kept •...
- Page 23 CLEANING we ao no[ [eGOIIIIIII_IlU u.._il ly i= tJ_lU_l hose t0_clean your tractor unless the elec- • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure: of all foreign matter. tor are covered to keep water out. Water •...
- Page 24 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked Measure distance "P directly in front of on level ground or driveway. Make sure and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.
- Page 25 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT • Be sure spring is securely hooked to pd- mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous- MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL ing. • Pa_ tractor on a level surface. Engage MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION pa'rkJ_ng Brake. •...
- Page 26 BELT • Be sure sprrng is hooked"in secondary Park the tractor on level surface. Engage idler arm and sway-bar bracket. parking brake. • Install new belt in lower groove of left • Remove mower drive belt (See 9-0 hand mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT"...
- Page 27 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGN- MENT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there If steering wheel crossbars are not hori- isa-beltJnstallation guide decal on bottom zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi- of left footrest.
- Page 28 TO REMOVEWHEEL FOR REPAIRS _- Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, FRONT WHEEL away from fuel tank and battery. • Blbck up-axle securely. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and ORDER - washers to allow wheel removal.
- Page 29 With engine not running, move mrotzle TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • ;Raise hood. control lever to fast position. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the Check that speed control lever is backside of the grill. against stop screw. If it is not, loosen •...
- Page 30 ACCELERATION TEST - FINAL SETTING • Move throttle control lever from slow to • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, engi[__ running and shift/motion control tum idle fuel adjusting needle out lever in neutral (N) position.
- Page 31 Imr'3ediatelyprepare your tractor for stor- Also, experience indicates that alcohol ag_ at th_ end of the season or if the trac- blended fuels (called gasohol or using tor will not be used for 30 days or more. ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of ,A CAUTION: Never store the tractor with...
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART • CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM • Fill fuel tank. Will not start • Out of fuel. • See "TO START ENGINE" in • Engine not =CHOKED" properly. Operation section. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. •...
- Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE • Set in "Higher Cut" posi- Loss of power • Cutting too much tion/reduce speed. grass/too fast. • Throttle in "CHOKE" posi- • Adjust throttle control. tion. • Clean underside of mower • Build-up of grass, leaves housing.
- Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will • Obstruction in clutch mech- • Remove obstruction. not rotate anism. • Worn/damaged mower • Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. • Replace idler pulley. • Frozen idler pulley. • Replace blade mandrel. •...
- Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID | ..STARTER K_NmON SWITCH IGNmON PLUGSGAP SPARK UNIT "" (2 PLUGSON v • TWIN CYL ENGINES) CI._R(aNGSYSlrEM ou1rPu1r ISAMP DG e 3_0 RPM YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL I ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 ELECTRICAL it t...
- Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt 114-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 114" _,16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-in STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 73350400...
- Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 21_28 " 44 17 "::..-_.
- Page 39 CHASSISANDENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150253 Rail, Frame RH 155914 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh 140506 Drawbar, Gt 73640400 Nut, Keps, BIk Hex 1/4-20 UNC 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7116 Unc 137113 Bracket Asm., Fender 163976 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 17490620 ScrewThdrol.
- Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 GROUND DRIVE...
- Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 149412 Spring, Drive Ground 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 150035 Nyliner STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 74321016 Screw, Rn.
- Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 STEERING ASSEMBLY "\...
- Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944 Wheel, Stearing 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M F'_ng, Grease 161849 Sl_n_e Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12(X)0029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 121232X...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 ENGINE I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I...
- Page 45 IHACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Engine(See Breakdown) K ohlerModel No. CV20S-65551 MufflerSide 1-1/8"98 161062 ElbowSTD 90 Degree3/8 - 18 NPT 13200300 Muffler Asm Guard 151396 121361X PulleyV-Idler 150828 KeeperAsm.Belt Engine 105432X Bushing ClutchElectdc 140923 143996 PulleyEngineVGT ElectClutch TankFuelRear 3.50 Yt/Gt96 151346 109227)(...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 91-t.zl_u,, SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART """ DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 spacer, spilt 121249X 140551 Bracket, PivotSeat 123740X ,Spring, Cprsn 3 - 140675 Strap, Fender 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 127018)( Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12...
- Page 47 PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 163265 Decal, Dash Panel 164884 Decal, Blower Housing 164O85 Decal, Dash 160397 Decal, V-BaR Schematic 163916 Decal, Hood,Craftsman,RH 164065 Decal, Insert Strg 163917 Decal, Hood,Craftsman,LH 138047 Decal, Battery 149516 163203 Decal, Mower EZ3 Decal, BatteryDNGR/PSN ENG Asm...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER i)17.273011 u_rASSeMeLY 35 17...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X RodAsm., Lever 159187 ShaftAsm., LiftVgt 159189 LeverAsm.,LiftRh 12000022 E-RingTruarc#5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 74780624 Bolt,Rn Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 125631X Grip, HandleFluted 122365X Button,Plunger 122364X Plunger,Button 2876H Spdng 2-1/8"...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 MOWER DECK 116 117...
- Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw, Thdroll 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 164210 Deck Weldment 17490628 Tytt 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. STD624008 Retainer Spring STD551037 Pulley, Idler, Flat. 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 131494...
- Page 52 TRACTOR--- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 TRANSAXLE 70 73 _,30 92 93 ° 41 -_4S ..9a...
- Page 53 THACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 TRANSAXLE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Axle Shaft 4197R 8119M Needle Bearing 12(X)0034 RetainingRing 4220R Thrust Bearing Race Final DriveGear 4199R 4209R 3rd Reduclion Pinion, Low Differential G ear 4216R 4213R 4th Reduction Gear Differential P inion 4215R 4442R 3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMI:II::I-i u i i .i_lou:, KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER •65551 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER --13 CRANCASEJ •...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 CRANKCASE HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seal, oil front 24-032-01 24-033-03 Kit, breather cover w/gasket Crankcase (Includes 2,3) (USE: Min_lock 24782 05) 24-041-23 Gasket, breather Fitting 24-294-13 24-096-15 Cover, breather Pin, dowel locating (6)
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 IGNmONIELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I e...-,$ _F---3...
- Page 57 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER65551 IGNmON/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15 Kit, grass screen 54-027-95 Housing, blower (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18) (Ind. M-05450i0 & 24 063 36) M-0403025 Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 (4) 24-100-02 Nut, plastic (2) X-25-92 Washer, plain 5/16"...
- Page 58 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 STARTING SYSTEM I ENGINE CONTROLS OIL PAN I LUBRICATION 1_--2 ---3...
- Page 59 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-0839070 Screw, hex. flange MSx1.25x70 M-0645025 Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 24-096-05 Cover, pinion M-O839080 M-0631005 Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 Washer, plain 6 mm (2) 12-468-01 24-199-07...
- Page 60 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT FU EL SYSTEM !
- Page 61 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEI_ NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-014-72 Crankshaft (Includes2) 24-853-25 Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 52-139-09 Plug, cup (Includes 2-4) 24-041-15 Gasket, cad_umtor Carburetor assembly (For information only not available separately) EXHAUST (Includes 24 757 18, 24-053-25, 24-757-19, 24-757-20, 24-757- PART 24-041-14...
- Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15" MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 '), never across the face.
- Page 64 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274)