Craftsman 917.272074, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... built engines Before you start the en gine read and understand this Owner s Manual 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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears corn craftsman ...

Page 2: ...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 con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami ...

Page 3: ... as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without e...

Page 4: ...nsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use ex...

Page 5: ...if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overtum the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping...

Page 6: ... maintain your 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 owner s manual _WA...

Page 7: ... 1 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 O 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Lockwasher 3 8 _ Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Seat _J 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video CasseUe 7 ...

Page 8: ...steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT tighten bolt and nut securely to 18 22 ft Ibs torque 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 st...

Page 9: ... lift lever plunger and raise 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 a...

Page 10: ...cing motion 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 properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure tha...

Page 11: ... ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST SLOW Oi k OV_MP UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...Indicates 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 tr...

Page 13: ...on and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility...

Page 14: ...P MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place A_achment Clutch Lever A_achemnt Engaged Lever High Posffion Posi_on Low Position Position Deflector Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS _ CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across ...

Page 15: ...additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the firsttime or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in...

Page 16: ...d speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also...

Page 17: ...d to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air ...

Page 18: ...position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or rasharpened 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 Lbs torque IMPORTANT...

Page 19: ...nge expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be 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 Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting Oil Drain Valve Closed an...

Page 20: ...100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating MUFFLER Insp...

Page 21: ...by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square ...

Page 22: ...ck side to side adjustment o_ Mandre Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Bottom edge of Bottom edge of mower to mower to ground __ ground Gro d Line V f A J _n Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut _ FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side if the fol owing front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to sid...

Page 23: ...ctor 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 section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Remove belt downward from around engine pulley 4 Pull b...

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 flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears 13re sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Axle Cover b Square Key f Rear W...

Page 25: ...negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 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 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it...

Page 26: ...e is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle 1 Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above 2 Start engine and allow to warm f...

Page 27: ...om forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also 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 an engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and c...

Page 28: ...ualified service center 2 3 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 1 Clutch brake pedal not Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact a Sears or other qualified ser...

Page 29: ...ass leaves 3 and trash under mower 4 Bent blade mandrel 4 5 Clogged mower deck vent 5 holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 gasol...

Page 30: ... Engine backfires 1 when turning engine OFF Switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass ...

Page 31: ... SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE CLUTCH I BRAKE J SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED OFF M G A1 NONE _UWLIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS RELAY NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 31 ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272074 ELECTRICAL 26 I i I I i J i J 32 ...

Page 33: ...Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Hut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 179722 Harness Ign 41 71110406 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15Amp 52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop 61 109748X Relay Asm 90...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272074 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 28 31 _ 5 208 39 166 6O 74 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...1 2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 150127 Duct Air Engine 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 1 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8016 UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 Plate ReinforcementSTLT 148 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt FootrestSTLT 145 156524 Rod ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272074 GROUND DRIVE 57 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...x 1 1 4 202 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 212 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine PART NO DESCRIPTION 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Grade 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof 134683 Guide Mower Drive Belt R H 137057 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga STD581075 E Ring 123583X Key Square 2 0 x ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272074 STEERING ASSEMBLY f 11 oi 47 3O 88 ...

Page 39: ...her 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Beadng Steedng Column Draglink Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut He Flange Lock Shaft Assembly Steedng Bushing Unk Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steedng Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf Adaptor Steering Wheel Boot St...

Page 40: ...asy Washer ShieldBrrdDbrGuard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Seam Vented Clamp Hose KEY PART NO NO 37 137040 38 148315 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 77 19101216 80 74760508 81 7351O40O 101 M73030800 105 17120616 DESCRIPTION Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x ...

Page 41: ... 1 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 10 180186 Pan Pnt Seat blk 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Sh...

Page 42: ...lt Drive Schematic Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Deck B 42 Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner sManual English Owner sManual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 904OH 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7182J 11 104757X428 144334 Cap Value Tire Stem Value Tire...

Page 43: ...long 7 125631X GripHandle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 LinkAsm Lift R H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 STD624008 RetainerSpring 15 173288 LinkFront 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion BIkZinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 ArmSuspensionMower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272074 MOWER DECK 157 _ _ 67 158 151 152 _ lS3 34 18 i 44 ...

Page 45: ...wnlock3 8 16 UNC 154 Guard Mandrel L H 155 Retainer 156 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 157 Washer Hardened 158 RollerAssembly Cam Follower 159 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 Lecknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler Spacer Retainer 141043 Guard TUV Idler 149846 KnobCustom Oval 144959 V Belt STD541437 Nut 136420 MulcherCover 71081010 Screw 19061216 Washer 10 STD55...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272074 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 47 13 157 46 ...

Page 47: ...asher 627 ID x 03tW 77 788078A 29A 780160 ThrustWasher 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 29B 780051 ThrustWasher 762 ID x 031W 82 778333 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 83 778338 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 85 792154 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 87 788089A Use As Needed 150 788093A 31A 780195 FJatWasher 750 ID x 062W 157 798088A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 180 730229A 34 780194 Bushing 563 90...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272074 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV490 TYPENUMBER27508 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 9 11 s914 CRANKCASEJ 19 16 _ 18 lO 48 ...

Page 49: ...ge 11 12 018 02 S M10xl 5x81 5 12 12 108 07 S 18 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 2 12 108 08 S t9 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 07 S Cover valve w nipple 14 12 380 01 S 22 M 545010 S Screw hex flange 15 12 043 05 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 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272074 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 i IGNITIONIELECTRICAL 15 9 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 12 10 11 _ AIR INTAKE I 3 _ _ __J _ 6 D _ 7 5O ...

Page 51: ...hite 36 18 gauge fully insulated push on tab and uninsulated socket terminals 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 M 545010 S 24 468 10 S 12 146 07 S M 550010 S 24 096 05 S 12 027 76 S 12 063 18 S 25 154 02 S 12 086 37 S 12 063 20 S M 645016 S 12 063 19 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8xlO 6 Washer plain 1 4 Plate blower housing Screw hex flange M5xg 6xl0 Cover pinion Housing blower Baffle retake side Clip mounting 3...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272074 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 STARTING SYSTEM 1 I ENGINE CONTROLS t 0 8 O 17 16 _T _Jm Io m t_ _ l_ _ 15 14 8 1 _ 11 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I 52 ...

Page 53: ...l fill tube Tube oil fill Screw hex flange M6 1 0x25 O Ring lower oil fill tube Screen oil pickup Cover oil p_ckup screen Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 Valve oil pressure relief Filter oil Plug sq hal solid 3 6 Pump oil O Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5x0 Bx16 3 Seal oil P T O end Screw hex flange MSxl 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Inc 11 14 17 2 3 4 5 6...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272074 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 CRANKSHAFT 2 8 EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM I 6 9 ...

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Page 59: ...long dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill ...

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