Craftsman 917.272082, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...differently from previously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructionsbefore 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 Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com c...

Page 2: ... 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 nated or...

Page 3: ...o operate the riding mower safely enough to protect them selves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and bum Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before Slop...

Page 4: ...r 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 are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or...

Page 5: ...here it cannot contact spark plug _ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _lb CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of 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 trac...

Page 6: ...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 _WARNING This...

Page 7: ...t t Steering Wheel 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 J_ Steering Wheel Adapter t teering Extension Shaft Seat _Washer 1_32 xl 3 16 x12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Slope Sheet Keys 2 Keys w r q t Video Cassette For Future Use 7 ...

Page 8: ...1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steedng 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 steedng 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 Remo...

Page 9: ... position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmis sion See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before sta...

Page 10: ...erate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual i CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loos...

Page 11: ...SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE n n FUEL CHOKE MOWERHEIGHT LIGHTS ON 0 PARKING BRAKE LOCKED OVER TEMP I LIGHT UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Modelsonly ...

Page 12: ...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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used fo...

Page 13: ...ion 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 OFF will cause the battery to be discharged 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 al...

Page 14: ...ES 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 Attachment Clutch Lever Engaged Position _ Attachemnt Lever High Position Low Position Disengaged Position TO OPERATE ON HILLS _CAUTION DO not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Cho...

Page 15: ... _WARNING 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 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...

Page 16: ...inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstalla tion before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position See TO TRANS...

Page 17: ...speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWINGTIPS 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 th...

Page 18: ...hte_ GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected 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...

Page 19: ...ults mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL I Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat 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 bol...

Page 20: ...use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF...

Page 21: ...ery season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Remove knob and cover 2 Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 3 Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge 4 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 5 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Allow i to dry 6 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil...

Page 22: ...h season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbure tor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline Clamp _ _ _ Fuel Filter _ CLEANIN...

Page 23: ...bar from chassis bracket 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 Small Retainer Spring Clutch IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove t...

Page 24: ...IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor...

Page 25: ...ge parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest 1 Remove mower See ro REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades 4 Pull belt toward front of tractor and rem...

Page 26: ...shers 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 tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Ring Axle Covel_X_ _ Square Key _ _ Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY 4t_CAUTION Lead acid batteries genera...

Page 27: ...rical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash 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 read engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an aut...

Page 28: ...ne running and shift motioncontrol lever in neutral N position 3 Idle speed setting With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1750 RPM If engine idlestoo slow or fast turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out untilcorrect idle is attained 4 Idle fuel needle setting W rththrottle controllever in slow position rum idle fuel adjustment needle in clockwise until engine begins ...

Page 29: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experiance 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 in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel...

Page 30: ...2 Throttle in CHOKE position 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 carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See fro Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or o...

Page 31: ...Obstruction in clutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 1...

Page 32: ...ition 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 1 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 to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 16 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 1...

Page 33: ..._ i CLUTCH OFF I _ GREEN 4_ I SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED i i OPERATOR 86 I RED RELAY PRESENCE RELAY 1 FUEL I i I FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID IFSO EQUIPPED SPARK IGNITION PLUG _ UNIT GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES yELLOW NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FC SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIR...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272082 ELECTRICAL 26 25 I I I I I 27 l I I t i I I I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ... Hex Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Case Battery Mech Hinge Switch Interlock N Opn N Opn Harness Light Socket Includes 4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 20 Amp Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive Switch IgniUon Key Ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272082 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212 _ 28 39 166 208 _ 5 58 2O8 74 2O8 36 ...

Page 37: ...T 31 139976 Bracket Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 38 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot 58 150127 Duct Air Engine P L LT 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 142 165867 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 154207 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 ...

Page 38: ...GROUND DRIVE 917 272082 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 62 32 36 ...

Page 39: ...k Clutch 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer Belt 166 166880 50 STD523715 Bolt 168 165492 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16 UNC 169 165580 52 s rD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18Unc 197 169613 53 105710X Link Clutch 198 169593 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 199 169612 56 17060616 Screw 3 8 16 x I 200 72140508 57 140294 V Belt 202 72110614 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 212 145212 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272082 STEERING ASSEMBLY _3o L LI _42 37_ I 47 15 15 40 13 43 4O ...

Page 41: ...ardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Searing Steering Column Dreglink Washer Lock Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steedng Bushing Unk Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie SushiP_3 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...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917 272082 38 33 31 _ _ 33 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...uffing 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown Kohler Model No CV490 27505 Muffler Gasket Kohler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Bolt Hex H...

Page 44: ...d Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32x I x 14 Gauge Pan Seat KnobSeat Bracket SwitchMounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 1343OO 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spdng Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga Bolt Should...

Page 45: ...DESCRIPTION Decal LowerDash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal BatteryDiehard Decal BatteryDngdPsnEng Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLHSTLT PadFootrestRHSTLT Deca_By Pass LT Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Item Only 5 106732 427 R...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272082 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 4 6 2 3 8 I 6 5 19 13 32 19 13 15 20 46 ...

Page 47: ...on 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Uft LH 12 139866 Unk Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spdng 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Looknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlook 3 8 24 NOTE Allcomponentdimen...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272082 MOWERDECK _47 142 34 2 16 14 21 _ 3 24 28 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...Flanged 149 165898 Bolt 150 19091216 Fastner Chdstmas Tree 151 169670 Pulley Idler Rat 152 169676 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 153 169674 NutCmwnlock3 8 16 UNC 154 169675 Guard Mandrel LH 155 169671 Retainer 156 169672 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 157 169669 Washer Hardened 158 17720410 Roller Assembly Cam Follower 159 72140614 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Gr 5 130794 Looknut Bolt Shoulder 5 1 6 18 UNC 169583 Ar...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272082 HYDROGEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 co O o 5O ...

Page 51: ...917 Shaft Axle 75 X 16 99 88 170429 Key L H 90 170430 Miter Gear Splined 93 170431 Miter Gear 15t 0 5 Id 107 170432 Shaft 108 170433 Ring Spiral Retaining Pin Jackshaft 109 170434 Magnet Ring 111 170435 Spdng Bypass 113 170437 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 Long 116 170438 Filter 119 170439 Base Filter 120 170440 Actuator Bypass 121 170441 Rod Bypass Actuator Arm Bypass 122 170442 Retaining Ring 250...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272082 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER J 7 2O CRANKCASE I sf_ 1 18 52 ...

Page 53: ...4 08 S Spacer head bolt exhaust 12 874 09 S port 11 12 018 02 S Screw hex flange 12 12 108 07 S M10x1 Sx81 5 12 108 08 S Clamp hose 2 12 108 09 S Hose breather 13 12 067 11 S Screw hex flange 12 067 06 S M6xl 0x20 5 14 12 380 01 S Cover valve w nipple 15 12 043 05 S Screw hex flange 16 M 631005 S M5x0 8xlO 17 12 144 02 S Retainer breather reed 18 52 139 09 S Reed breather 19 12 755 64 S 20 X 25 10...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272082 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 IGNITION ELECTRICAL_ 43 14 AIR INTAKE J BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 6 _ 7 0 8 10 9 11 _a_L _ 54 ...

Page 55: ... NO X 728 1 S Clip cable 2 M 545010 S Screw hex flange 12 281 01 S M5x0 8xl0 2 25 341 03 S 12 096 24 S 12 083 12 S 12 100 08 S 12 083 10 S 12 584 04 S Module ignition NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 176 44 S Harness wiring 24 518 12 S Lead black 6 12 gauge insulated grip barrel eyelet terminals 12 518 35 S Lead white 36 18 gauge fully insulated push on tab and uninsulated socket terminals 20 Screw hex flange M...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272082 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 STARTING SYSTEM J 1 I 0 g 0 ENGINE CONTROLS J 17 11 OIL PAN LUBRICATION I 11 2 56 ...

Page 57: ...nge M6x1 0x25 O Ring lower oil fill tube Screen oil pickup Cover oil pickup screen Screw hex flange M5x0 8x15 Valve oil pressure relief Filter oil Plug sq hd solid 3 8 Pump oil O Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 Seal oil RT O end Screw hex flange M8xl 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Incl 11 14 17 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 DESCRIP...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272082 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 CRANKSHAFT 1 2 _ FUEL SYSTEM J EXHAUST I 6 7 58 ...

Page 59: ...12 757 02 S 12 757 03 S 12 041 01 S 12 041 02 S 12 041 05 S 12 041 06 S 12 632 06 S 12 757 33 S 12 041 06 S 12 454 03 S 25 452 20 S 12 518 37 S Screw thread forming M5x0 8xl0 Washer lock 1 4 Kit float Kit carburetor repair Gasket carburetor Gasket air cleaner Gasket bowl Gasket bowl screw Seal solenoid Kit solenoid repair Gasket bowl screw Tie cable Terminal Lead red 37 20 gauge insulated socket a...

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Page 63: ...AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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