Craftsman 917.272073, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ntenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answersto 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 II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel sy...

Page 3: ...ors age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra ca...

Page 4: ... operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components ere subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or ...

Page 5: ...where it cannot contact spark plug _ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _ CAUTION Towonly the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specificationsof the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose tractio...

Page 6: ...you to assemble and maintainyour tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this ...

Page 7: ...8 16 x 1 Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 j_ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 t teering Extension Shaft 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Slope Sheet Video Cassette 2 Keys ...

Page 8: ...r steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steenng wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5...

Page 9: ...e attachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _ WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructionsi...

Page 10: ...otion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is propedy adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATEAND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE...

Page 11: ...NING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT pARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWERLI_ _r_ l R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED 5I PARKING BRAKE ATrACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...es charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor I...

Page 13: ...tor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditionswhen tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas _...

Page 14: ... with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _LCAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Lever Attachernnt Eng...

Page 15: ...ion and formation of acids during 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 Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or...

Page 16: ...owing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWIN...

Page 17: ... and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation 5 Check for loose fasteners 6 Not raqelred If e_lpped _ malomnan_ttee baHery T l_ghten freer nxka_ o b _t Io 35 _ 4_ maximum Do eo_ c_e_hte l L...

Page 18: ...se mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and fiat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft ...

Page 19: ... fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oll must meet API service classification SF SJ Se sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Remo...

Page 20: ...fler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the ...

Page 21: ...AGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck bracke...

Page 22: ... Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links T...

Page 23: ...easure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces san Contact a Sears or...

Page 24: ...and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer _re sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining_ Ring Axle i Sq...

Page 25: ...ely 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Battery Door Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Clo...

Page 26: ...s engine is low emissk n It is equipped with an idle fuel adju_ng needle with a imiter cap which allows someadjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limitercap The limJtercap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle 1 Be sure you have a dean airfilterand the throttle controlcable is adjusted properly see above 2 Start engineand allow to warmfor fi...

Page 27: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of and engine while m storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel ...

Page 28: ... or starter CORRECTION 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qua...

Page 29: ...el 5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tan...

Page 30: ...ight switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Re...

Page 31: ...R_TO_ _ PRESENCE RELAy 1 _ _ _y 2 I j UNIT 2 PLUGS ON OPERATOR _P TWIN CYL ENGINES CE v_o_ 2 OPERATOR _ PRESENCE REL Y 3 _ z _ I _ i IGNITION SWITCH NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE _ CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED SLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR RELAy SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 31 ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272073 ELECTRICAL 32 ...

Page 33: ...56 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 160784 Switch Plunger Non hal Op Olive 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Ign 170219 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uric x 112 131563 Cover Terminal Red 175141 Solenoid 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 141940 Protection Wire Loop 109748X...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272073 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 34 ...

Page 35: ... STLT Bracket Swaybar Chassis Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 1 174619 2 176554 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337 013 10 S rD533710 11 155927 13 172107X010 14 17490608 17 174330X558 18 126S38X 25 19131312 26 113541437 28 175049 29 174332X599 30 164919 558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 169834 39 174714 58 150127 60 72140606 64 154798 74 STD541437 114 158112 115 17060620 142 165867 143 154866...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272073 GROUNDDRIVE I 212 il 66 116 4_65 36 ...

Page 37: ...ue 90 Degrees 29 71673 Cap Padring Brake 116 72140608 Boti Rdhd Sqneck 3 6 16 x 1 30 169592 Bracket Transaxle 120 73900660 Nut Lock Fig 3 6 16 Uno 32 STD523107 Bolt 145 74490540 Boll Hex Flghd 5 16 18 Gr 5 34 175578 Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 150 175456 Spacer Retainer 35 120183X Bearing Nylon 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga 36 STD551062 Washer 156 166003 Washer Srrted 5 161D x 1 125 37 STD57...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272073 STEERINGASSEMBLY o_ _ g o i 38 ...

Page 39: ...in Cotter 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 ScJew 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 ST To41537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054 428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steedng LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 68 55M Fitting Grease 51 STD541431 ...

Page 40: ... Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 4 159420 Muffler 45 17000612 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 13 12 041_3 Gasket 46 19091416 Washer 9132 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 77 19101216 Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 16 ST T351237 Washer 80 74760508 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 Unc x 1 2 23 169837 Shield Bm Dbr Guard 81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 114 20 Unc 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 101 M73030800 NutFlangeM8 1 25Non LkZinc 31...

Page 41: ... Washer 13132 X 1 X 14 Ga 10 174894 Pan Pnt Seat blk 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap B k Ny150 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 SIk Pnt 17 123976 Nut Locit 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 21 171852 Boit Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A 22 STO541431 Nut ...

Page 42: ...l V Belt Schematic 149516 Decal Batted Dngr Psn Eng 138311 Decal LiftHandle 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 165799X42lt POdFootrest RH STLT 178396 Owner s Manual English 178397 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 _5139 Stem Value 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Servk e 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 front White S...

Page 43: ...x 1 2 13 Unc 3 105767X PinGroove 17 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc 4 12000002 E Ring 5133 62 18 73800800 Nut Lock wA Vsh1 2 13 Unc 5 192 i1621 Washer 21 32 x 1 x21 Ga 19 139868 ArmSuspension Mower 6 120183X BearingNyk ng 20 163552 Retainer Spring 7 125631X GdpHandleFluted 31 159865 Bearing Pvt Lift 8 122365X ButtonPlunger Read 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link As...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9t7 272073 MOWERDECK _148 34 _21 106_ 102 103 lOS 44 ...

Page 45: ...5890 Arm Spring Brake Mower 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 143 157109 Bracket Ann Idler 42 26 110452X Nut Push 144 158634 Keeper Belt 42 Clutch Cable 27 130968X428 Shield Deltector 145 165888 PulleyldlerRat 28 19111016 Washer 11132x5 8x16Ga 146 171977 SoltCarrJageldler 29 131491 Red Hinge 147 131335 Spring Extension 30 157722 ScrewThdrolWasher Head 148 169022 Spring Return Idler 31 129963 Was...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272073 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER206 545C 57 29 157 41A 46 ...

Page 47: ...Spacer 1 130 X 695 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 15 dia 65 780189 Fiat Washer 563 ID x 062W 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 66 776422 Input Shaft 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 25 792073A Screw 114 20 x 1 1 4 69 792170 Retaining Ring 25A 792177 Screw 114o20x 1 3 8 70 786187 Spacer 890 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 71 788069 Square Cut Ring 27 79...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272073 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBERCV491 TYPE NUMBER27501 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I I lg 10 48 ...

Page 49: ...1 12 018 02 S M10xl 5x81 5 12 12 108 g7 s 18 X 426 9 S Clamp hose 2 12 108 08 S 19 12 326 03 S Hose breather 12 108 09 S 20 M 645020 S Screw hex flange 13 12 067 11 S M6xl 0x20 5 12 067 06 S 21 12 096 g7 s Cover valve w nipple 14 12 380 01 S 22 M 545010 S Screw hex flange 15 12 043 g5 s M5x0 8xl0 16 M 631005 S 23 12 018 01 S Retainer breather reed 17 12 144 02 S 24 12 402 02 S Reed breather 18 52 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272073 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV491 TYPE NUMBER 27501 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL I 13 14 111 _ i _ t 11 12 BLOWER HOUSING AND RAFFLESI 12 10 4 S 5O ...

Page 51: ...7 51 S 4 11 M 645016 S Screw hex flange Terminal 25 452 01 S 2 M6x1 0x16 2 Screw hex flange 12 12 063 01 S Baffle cylinder M5x0 8x20 2 NOT ILLUSTRATED Clip cable 2 M 541050 S Nut hex flange M5x0 8 Regulator rectifier 15 amp Washer lock 114 Screw hex flange AIR INTAKE FILTRATION MSx1 0x16 2 Connector KEY PART Spark Plug NO NO DESCRIPTION Clip cable 2 1 12 281 01 S Duct ag Screw hex flange 2 25 341 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272073 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV491 TYPE NUMBER27501 STARTING SYSTEM I 1 I t i ENGINECONTROLS I 1 11 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I 11 19 18 52 ...

Page 53: ...d Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 Assembly oil pan Incl 11 14 17 1 12 038 01 S 2 25 755 13 S 3 12 153 03 S 4 12 153 02 S 5 12 123 04 S 6 M 645026 S 7 12 153 01oS 8 25 162 07 S 9 12 096 03 S 1O M 54501B S 11 25462 09 S 12 52 050 02 S 13 X 75 10 S 14 12 393 01 S 15 12 153 06 S 16 12 096 34 S 17 M 545016 S 18 12 032 03 S 19 24 086 16 S 20 24 gB6 17 S 21 12 199 56 S 1 12 079...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272073 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBER CV491 TYPE NUMBER27501 CRANKSHAFT J i EXHAUSTJ 4 2 54 ...

Page 55: ...p 16 25 155 02 S Connector 90 degree hose 17 25 326 03 S Connector straight hose 15 12 353 01 S Line fuel 1 25 19 12 123 19 S Line fuel 20 M 545010 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8xlO 21 12 154 01 S Clip 22 47 154 01 S C_ipcable NOT ILLUSTRATED 41 353 18 S Line fuel 2 7 M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5X0 8X10 Kit float Kit c_rburetorrepair Gasket carburetor Gasket air cleaner Gasket bowl Gasket bowl sc...

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Page 59: ...Y RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 MAX Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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