Owner's Manual CRnFTSMnN 22.0 HP ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER 6 SPEED GARDEN TRAC 133eR Model No. 917.273113 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mort - Sat Seam, Roebuck and Co.
Maintenance ......................................... 19 Service and Adjustments ...................... 23 Storage ................................................. 31 Troubleshooting.................................... 32 Repair Pads ......................................... 36 Pads Ordering ....................... Back Cover Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................... 2 Product Specifications ...........................
• Tum off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to lossof-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and detedoration, which could expose moving pads or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: 3.5 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 10W-30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32_F) OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED HI: LO: 0.7 1.7 (MPH): 1,4 3.3 2.3 5.4 REVERSE: 0.9 2.1 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT." 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING SYSTEM: 15AMPS@ We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.
PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Shoulder 5/16-18 I m m i (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob #1oxs/8 q (2) Screws (3) Retainer Springs (Double Loop) l k ,2) Weld Nuts - ( (4) Retainer Springs f//'-'_ #1_ Washers#10 (2) Washers J_ 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge _.
Parts packet separately In carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size Jl___jL, [-1 Seat Steodng Wheel Insert Video Cassette <4€ Steermg _eeve Extension (2) Keys (2) Front Unk Assemblies Steering Wheel Mulcher Plate Slope Sheet Manual- Parts Bag f • • (4) Adjusting Bar jo @ (4) Wheels (4) Retainer Springs (4) Clevis Pins ® (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4-14 (4)Locknut 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bot 7 f_)(2) Latch Hook Assembfies i.
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for 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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench sot will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below.
_" CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were ovefinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is importantfor best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of this manual. ooO w oOO CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. Sea "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK °'..
INSTALLMOWERAND DRIVEBELT Be suretractoris on levelsurfaceand mowersuspensionarmsare raisedwith attachmentliftcontrol.Engageparking brake. • Cut andremoveties securinganti-sway bar andbelts. Swinganti-swaybarto left sideof mower deck. • Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck pins. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align dock pins with the holes in suspension arms. Retain With double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown.
v" CHECKLIST INSTALL MULCHER PLATE • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weldnut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. Tighten hardware securely. . • Raise and hold deflector shield in up- rightposition. • Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. • Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning.
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswithyourtractorto familiarizeyourselfwith the locationsof variouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethis manualfor futurereference.
The operationof any tractorcanresultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe 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 standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR • Tum ignition key to =OFF" position and remove key.
• Tum knob counterclockwise(0)to lowercuttingheighL The cuttingheightrangeis approximately 1-1/2"to 4-1/2". The heightsare measuredfromthe groundto the bladetip with the enginenot running.Theseheightsare approximateand mayvary depending .uponsoilconditions,heightof grassand types of grassbeingmowed. • The averagelawnshould he cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
when transporting your tractor on .a t.nJok or a trailer, be sure hood is closeo ana secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
to pushthe controlin slowly. • The attachmentsandgrounddrivecan nowbe used.If the enginedoesnot acceptthe load,restartthe engineand allowit towarmup for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50* F AND BELOW) • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in.
MULCHINGMOWING TIPS IMPORTANT:. Forbestperformance, • Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path. • Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean after each use.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE MAINTENANCE REGULAR R SCHEDULE__ SERVICE ____ES_ER_VIC*_E cm_ _x Loo_ Fastmm ATES V* t/'7 Adlust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust N Clean Air Rlter IG Inspect Muffler/Spark _s _: CleanAir screen i Clean Engine Co_ing Replace Spark v' Arrester Firm Plug _ Replace Air Filter Paper Carlddge Replace t.
_A_OR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION 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 Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of this manual). • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.
TO CLEANBA'I-rERYANDTERMINALS Corrosionanddirt on the batteryandterminalscan cause the battery to "leak" power. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bdght. • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING BA'I-I'ERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).
CLEANAIRINTAKE/COOLING AREAS TOinsurepropercooling,makesurethe grassscreen,coolingfins,andother externalsurfacesof the engineare kept clean atall times. Every100hoursof operation(moreoften underextremelydusty,dirty conditions), removethe blowerhousingandother NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartddge. • Remove nut and cartddge plate. • Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartddge.
CLEANING • Cleanengine,battery,seat,finish,etc. of all foreignmatter. • Keepfinishedsurfacesandwheelsfree of all gasoline,oil, etc. • Protectpaintedsurfaceswith automotive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life. ,_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Check adjustment on dght side of tractor. Measure distance "F" directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bettom edge of mower housing as shown. • Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length. • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • To lower front of mower housing, loosen nut "G" on both front links an equal number of rums.
TO REPLACEMOWERDRIVEBELT MOWERDRIVEBELTREMOVAL • Parktractoron a level surface.Engage parkingbrake. • Remove screws from left hand mandrel cover and remove cover. • Roll belt over the top of left hand mandrel pulley. • Remove belt from electric clutch pulley. • Remove belt from idler pulleys. • Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface. • Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE • Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely. BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage idler arm spring and sway-bar Be sure is hookedbracket. in secondary pa_ng brake. Install new belt in lower groove of left • Remove mower ddve belt (See =TO hand mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in center mandrel pulley as shown. this section of this manual).
TO REPLACEMOTIONDRIVEBELT Parkthe tractoron levelsurface. Engage parkingbrake_Foreaseof servicethere msa belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest. It is not necessary to remove mower. BELT REMOVAL • En_jNag a perking brake (creates slack in u_=,/. • Remove mower ddve bolt from electdc clutchpulleyonly (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVEBELT" in this section of this manual).
TO REMOVEWHEELFORREPAIRS FRONT WHEEL * Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. • Repair fire and reassemble. • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. REAR WHEEL • Block rear axle securely. • Remove five (5) hub belts to allow wheel removal. • Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub belts securely.
TO REPLACEHEADUGHTBULB • Raisehood. against stop screw. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw. Tighten clamp screw securely. TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdll. • Replace bulb inholder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the gdll. • Close hood.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR • I_ - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1200 RPM. If engine idles too slow or fast, tum idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained. The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: .
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. ,A CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. This will allow you to clean it thoroughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Will not start CHART CAUSE CORRECTION • Out of fuel. • Engine not =CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • • • • Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • See =TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. • Wait several minutes before attempting to starL • Replace spark plug. Clean/replace air filter. • Replace fuel filter. • Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART :'ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engineclicksbut will notstart (cont) • Faultysolenoidor starter. • Check/replacesolenoidor starter. Lossof power • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Throttle in =CHOKE" position. • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Dirty air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil, • Faulty spark plug. • Set in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed. • Adjust throttle control. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. fresh gasoline.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate. Poor grass discharge CHART CAUSE CORRECTION • Obstruction in clutch mechanism. • Worn/damaged mower ddve belt. • Frozen idler pulley. ,• Frozen blade mandrel. • Engine speed too slow. • Travel speed too fast. • Wet grass. • Mower deck not level. • Low/uneven tire air pressure. •Wom, bent or loose blade. • Remove obstruction. • Replace mower drive belt. • Replace idler pulley. • Replace blade mandrel. • Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER SCHEMATIC 35 917.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER ELECTRICAL 22 11 I 36 917.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 144927 74760412 7603J 145211 150109 145769 153664 STD551125 73350400 161785 4152J 4014J 146686 108824X 73510400 157899 160784 163968 140403 164069 17720408 131563 145673 122822X 154963 141940 109748X 163996 Battery BoltHex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 Tray, BaSely Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113 GROUND DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO. 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 9858M1 7563R 17490508 STD541437 STD561210 149176 12000034 140080 142509 136927 737508(X) 139419 138901 STD551037 143012 126909X 137104 136926 23260412 633A109 106932X 136925 136923 137552 17490528 28 29 30 34 35 73350600 137213 19131616 124236X 137648 KEY NO.
TRACTOR ' - MODEL NUMBER STEERING ASSEMBLY 22 34 42 19 27 6 /" / / 16 / \ \ \ '\ \ 42 917.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 45 PART NO.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113 ENGINE KEY NO. 1 2 5 7 8_ 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 33 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 45 47 48 51 54 55 65 74 76 78 PART NO. ......
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273113 SEAT ASSEMBLY 12 19 21 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 PART NO. 140124 140551 140675 127018X 145OO6 STO541437 124181X 150176 15,5_5 121246X 121248X KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap, Fender Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18x.62 Clip, Push In, Hinged Nut,Cmwnlock 3/8-16 Unc Spdng, Seat Cpmn Bolt 5/16-18Uncx3/4w/Sen'_ Pan, Seat Bracket,MountingSwitch Bush_g, Snap PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113 DECALS 16 10 6 3 13 9 21 7 12 1 --23 2 --23 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 163266 164085 163916 163917 149516 6 7 8 9 10 11 133644 163210 164760 163204 156439 4900J KEY NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273113 LIFT ASSEMBLY 4O 43 35 17 38 34 7 32 31 70 1 098_ I i 3 29 2 $ 23 16 22 12 20 48 19 18 lS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMB ER 917.273113 UFT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 121006X 159137 159189 12000022 19292016 74780624 125631X 122365X 122364X 2876H 146704 163552 139868 140302 STD541437 674A247 STD541237 143363 STD551(_7 Red Asm., Lever Shaft Asm., Uft Vgt LeverAsm., LiftRh E-Ring TRBrc #5133-87 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 164811 3 5 6 138457 STD624008 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 Deck Weldment. wlAdj.GWB 46" BracketAsm., Sway Bar Retainer Swing Arm, Suspension,Rear (Sway Bar) Bolt,Patched 3/824 x 1-1/4 Gr. 8 Washer, Lock Hvy., Unplated 3/8 Washer, Hard Blade, Mower Vented Blade Bearing, Ball, Mandrel #6204 Shaft Asm, w/Lower Bearing (Include_Key'No.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113 TRANSAXLE KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113 KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV22S,TYPENUMBER67544 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE • BREATHER i 4 I 3m XI I__r 6_ S'%1 _,.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544 HEADNALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY NO. KEY NO. 1. PART NO. 24-033-03 2. 3. 4. 5. 6, 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 24-O41-23 24-096-15 M-0645020 X-75-23 12-351-02 24-755-66 24-411-05 24-041-08 24-318-12 25-186-01 24-599-01 M-0640034 12-086-16 24-755-74 16. 17. 18. 19. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544 IGNrrlON BLOWER HOUSING I ELECTRICALJ AND BAFFLES I /t t- 2 e..-3 1- [_4 $ $ _-....4 AIR INTAKE .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544 IGNITION/CHARGING KEY NO. PART NO. 1. 54-755-15 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. M-0403025 X-25-92 24-112-04 25-086-47 24-157-03 12-086-14 12-468-03 X-42-15 24-025-05 25-403-03 X-25-92 24-086-18 236602 54-755-09 16. 17. 18. 19. 12-132-06 M-0548025 48-1,54-(_ X-25-63 20. 21. 24-584-11 M-0561025 22. M-0448010 23. 24-584-09 24. 47-154-01 25.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544 STARTINGSYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS ! _f _:_1 OiL PAN _ LUamCATIONi f¶ |--= _3 .
TRACTOR - - MODEL KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544 OIL PAN/LUBRICATION STARTING SYSTEM KEY -NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. PART NO. DESCRIPTION M.083g070 24-096-05 M.083_080 12-468-01 25-098-05 12-221-01 12-227-13 12-211-01 12-755-54 12-227-06 12-170-05 Screw, hey..flangeMSx1.25x70 Cover, pinion Screw, hex. flangeMSxl.25X80 Washer, plain 11/32" (3) Starter, (Includes6-11) Kit, brush Cap Boll thru (2) Kit, ddve Cap, drive end Armature KIEY NO. PART NO.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544 CRANKSHAFT KEY NO. 1. 2. FUELSYSTEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 24-014-72 52-139-09 Crankshaft (Indudas 2) Plug, cup KEY NO. EXHAUST KEY NO. 1. 2. 917.273113 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 24-041-02 25-072-04 2452216 2478205 2475503 Gasket, exhaust (2) Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4) ShortBlock Miniblock Gasket Sat PART NO. 1. 24-853-25 2. 3. 24-041-15 5. M-0629G95 6. M-0641060 7. 47-15401 8. 24-353-03 9. X-426-9 10. 24-086-12 11.
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