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Owner's Manual CRAFTSMIIN° 18.5 HE 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.273632 i_] his product has a mowemission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and und...

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Warranty.................................................2 SafetyRules...........................................3 ProductSpecifications............................6 Assembly/Pre-Operation........................8 Operation..............................

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mMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _IWARNmNG: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when se...

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DO: Mow up and down slopes, not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un- even terrain could overturn the machine. Taft grass can hide obstacles. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will n...

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Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and ...

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATmONS Gasoline 4.0 Capacityand Unleaded Type: Regular OilType SAE 30 (above32°F) IAPFSG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 3.5 Pints W/O Filter: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (M...

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Mower Leveling Wrench Bubble Level ) Keys (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette "'t ...

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the oper- ating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACT...

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6. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. 7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. 8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly driv...

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on yourtractorwere overin- fiated at the factoryfor shipping purposes. Correcttire pressureis importantfor best cutting performance. Reducetire pressureto PSIshownin "PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS"section of this manua...

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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L I'-,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST G G ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE OVER TEMP FU...

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READTHINSOWNER'SMANUAL AND SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERATmNGYOUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswithyourtractorto familiarizeyourselfwiththe locationsof variouscontrols and adjustments. Savethis manualfor futurereference. Th rottle/...

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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 wi...

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For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when ...

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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- rvIENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heaw of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can ...

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COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 6. When engine starts, leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms up and begins to run roughly. Once rough running begins, imme- diately move the throttle control to the fast position. Engin...

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F,LL,, DATES AS COMPLETE ...... REGULARSERV,OE f y4 yA TS ERV'CEDATES Check Brake Operation _1_ t_ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems If R Check for Loose Fasteners If I_s If A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades li#13 ...

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TRACTOR Always observe safety rutes when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATmON If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Se...

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BATT E RY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. Keep battery and terminals clean. Keep battery bolts tight. Keep sma...

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ENGmNEOraLFmLTER Replacethe engine oil filter everyseason or everyother oil changeifthe tractor is used morethan 100 hours in oneyear. AIR FmLTER Yourenginewill not runproperlyusinga dirty airfilter. Replacepre-cleanerafter every25 hours of operation...

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Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. Protect painted surfaces with auto- motive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clea...

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSmNG Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or undednflated, you will not prop...

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To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal num- ber of turns. The two front links must remain equal in length. When distance "D" is 1/8" t...

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TO REPLACE MOTmON DRmVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this se...

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TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BAT- TERY ,_kWARNmNG: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start t...

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Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an autho...

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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, CAUTmON: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or ...

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TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in marluam unmess directed to Sears service center Hard to start Engine wiii not turn over Engine clicks but wiii not start CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine floo...

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TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTmON 1. 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build=up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4....

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TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center Mower blades wiii not rotate PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON 1. Remove obstruction. Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery wiii ...

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SCHEMATmC TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 SOLENOID I AMMETER (OPTIONAL) _ED FUSE STARTER I I C G I BLACK WHITE I \ ] f 1............... A 1©---'---_, '- BLACK I I LJ I _kJ I _ S H() ........ ' F I ELECTRIC CLUTCH i i H • I -_L A...

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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 12 / I 41 16 ] I- ..... I 12 32 ...

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ELECTRmCAL TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Trap',Battery 10 145211 Bolt, Battery, Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 HoIddown, Battery, Front 12 145769 Nut, ...

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TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 90 209 60 54 166 _j209 J 20 59 209 209 2_ 114 chassis-stealth,stlt 22 74 .142 .14 38 209 34 ...

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TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.273632 CHASSmSAND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 9 161566X428 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 11 167203 Panel, Dash, LH 13 188702X010 Panel, Dash, RH 14 17490608 Screw T...

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TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 GROUND DRmVE drive-fender.stlt 32 $6 ...

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TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 GROUND DRmVE KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO, 1 TransaxIe Peerless 206-545C 59 (See Breakdown) 61 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 62 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 63 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 64 5 121520X...

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STEERmNG TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 / : L _ 38 _72 / / 88 J /, J 68 67 67 / 67 13 65 94 34 4O 43 / / \ / / /_J / 8 steering steaffh prem 7 38 ...

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STEERmNG TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 159944X428 Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle Asm 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga= 8 12000...

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ENGINE TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 78 33 112 29 \ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 81 38 14 23 72 13 4 engine-bs.lcyl 51 4O ...

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ENGINE TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 176636X505 Control ThrottIe 2 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 3 Engine, Briggs Mode! 31P777-0348-E1 (See Breakdown) 4 137352 Muffler 13 165291 Muffler Gasket 14 148456 Tub...

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TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 SEAT ASSEMBLY \ \ \13 17 12 18 seat It.knob 14 I i I i I i I i I 2 i I i I KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180598 Seat 2 180166 Bracket Pivot Seat 3 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 x ...

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DECALS 18 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 11 16 3 13 21 4 11 21 10 24 2O 7 6 15 26 12 1 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 187407 2 138047 3 186242 DecaI 4 186243 Decal 5 160396 Decal 6 146046 Decai 7 179128 Decal 9 189080 Decal 10 156439 Decal 11 189088 Decal 1...

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TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 UFT ASSEMBLY 41 38 40 11 13 4 6 1/ 6 5 19 13 32 13 19 20 • 20 44 ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 UFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 179504 PIunger Assembiy 2 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 3 188822 Pin, Groove 4 12000002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga+ 6 120183X Bearing, NyIon 7 175830 Grip, ...

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TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 MOWER DECK _ ""_ 40 159 _i 132 91 t _184 59 117 \ 11 34 92__ 92 4 149 5 6 19F 21 140 - , 138 2 16 14 \ 18 13 102 F 21 _5 _134 29 116 21 2 / 23 24 _,_ 6 28 \" 27 42 D,elec.t-path.adjwl.stlt 3 46 ...

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TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. 1 182032 Mower Housing 94 132264 2 STD533107 Bolt 95 180533 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Fr. 101 136420 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 102 710...

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"TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 18 4 / 8:3 / 714 15 14_ 29B 56 MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 79 180J_ 150 57 58 48 51 59 61 2g 35 157 # 4P_ 48 ...

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TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206°545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 Brake Lever 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 42 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1...

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TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0348=E1 718 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 8680 8_1_ 146 '_ I 741_ 12 524 617 0 842<:3 943 O 1270 _7591 1027 / I 1019LABELKIT II I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 30...

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TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0348=E1 238 g5 1022 1034 6170 914 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 _'_ 1022 _] 131 --10_ •_ _-1o6 lo91 105 276@ 1127L4_ 127 (_ 601 1119_ 947 918 977 C...

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TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273632 BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0348=E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON 1 697174 Cylinder Assembly 108 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 2 399265 Kit-Bushing/S...

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TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.273632 BRmGGS& STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348=E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON 383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 868 690968 385 694476 Screw (Fuel Pump) 914 690960 385A 69029...

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION L_ ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. _b ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes gr...

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