Craftsman 917.272083, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...eviously built engines Before you start the r engine 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 com 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: ...uch 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 withou...

Page 4: ...onsible 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 comers 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 overturn 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 stoppin...

Page 6: ...r property 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 _I_WARNING This tractor ...

Page 7: ...Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steedng Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 t teering Extension Shaft Seat _Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob _1_ 1 Oil Drain_ For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys Video Casse_e 7 ...

Page 8: ...into center of steering wheel 8 Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid J_ Insert Hex Bolt 3 8 Lock Washer Large Flat Washer g Boot Steering Wheel Tabs BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATrACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lowe...

Page 9: ...ition 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in transmis sion disengaged position 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 DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls WARNING Before starting read understan...

Page 10: ...our 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 your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this qualify product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton B...

Page 11: ...SLOW WARNING ENG NEON ENG NEOFF O PRESSORE G _SON OV_ P FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L 31 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: ...es charging or discharging of battery A n ACHMENT 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 tra...

Page 13: ...ove 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 always stop engine when sto...

Page 14: ... mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachemnt Clutch Lever Engaged High Position Position TO OPERATE ON HILLS 4 ICAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the slope guide at the back of this manual Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessar...

Page 15: ...paration 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 Instruc tions for additional information Never use eng...

Page 16: ...vel surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual 3 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal 4 Move motion control l...

Page 17: ...round 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 recur 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 ...

Page 18: ...es 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 checked at least once each season Once a year you should re...

Page 19: ...ades 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 19 4 Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat...

Page 20: ... service center V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES ...

Page 21: ...eaner Cover Knob Cover Foam Nut Pre Cleaner Rubber Grommet Air Cleaner CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S ...

Page 22: ... 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 sway 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 su...

Page 23: ...eck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjustment 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 Measure dis...

Page 24: ...istance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact a Sears or other qualified service center With Parking Brake ngaged Jam Nut _rating ___Arm Do Not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistanc...

Page 25: ... until satisfied Motion Control Lever Neutral Lock G_e Adjustment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACE MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to...

Page 26: ... short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift seat pan to raised position 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery f...

Page 27: ...ary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature _de or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general tuming the adjusting needles in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Tuming the adjusting needles out counter clockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a ric...

Page 28: ...gh speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine govemed high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equip ment and experience to make any...

Page 29: ... 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 car...

Page 30: ...oose or damaged wiring 3 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 1 Cutting too much grass too 1 fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 2 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See q O START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring...

Page 31: ...uild up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air s...

Page 32: ...ged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 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 ...

Page 33: ...T B S A1 NONE n85 86 FUEL SHUT OFF eLU__ SOLENOID n _ IF SO EQUIPPED OPERATOR __ _ __elu_ 87_ 85 8630 _l PRESENCE RELAY 1 A B_CK d _Jr SPARK q _ _ 8 TA J I _ IGNITION _ PLUG _ll OPERATOR _t PRESENCE RELAY 3 RED i HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SEC...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272083 26 22 I I I I _ I I I I I I i I I i I I I I t t 34 ...

Page 35: ... Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch ntedock Hamess 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 Ignition Key Ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular Pr...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODELNUMBER 917 272083 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 31 20s 9 _ s 208 207 58 6O 74 38_ 38_4 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...TLT 31 139976 Bracket Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 38 175710 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 LowerSTLT 74 73680600 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 142 175702 Plate ReinforcementSTLT 143 154 966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt FootrestSTLT 145 156524 J...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272083 GROUND DRIVE 36 55 38 ...

Page 39: ...olt 166 166880 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 169 165580 53 105710 Unk Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 202 72110614 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 212 145212 62 8883R Cover Pedal 250 17060612 63 175410 Pulley Engi...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272083 STEERINGASSEMBLY _38 I _ ____j s a e _ a 1 J 47 4O U 87 13 67 67 4O ...

Page 41: ...0 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steedng Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut LookCenter3 8 24UNF 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 ExtensionShaft Steering LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting Grease 51 STD541431 Nut LookHex ...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272083 31 33 29 4O I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 8O 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...Cuffing 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine See Breakdown KohlerModel No CV490 27508 Muffler Gasket Kohler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield Bm DbrGuard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Fuel Une 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 Hd 5...

Page 44: ...at 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 2 9 19131614 Washer 13132x 1 x 14 Gauge 10 180186 Pan Seat 11 166369 KnobSeat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 1212 50X Spdng 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 16 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32...

Page 45: ...cal V Belt DriveSchematic Decal Lower Dash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Uff Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Decal By Pass LT Hydro Owner sManual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 1 3622 2 Tire Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Service Item...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272083 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 13 5 4 6 3 2 8 1 1 II I I i 6 5 4 13 19 13 32 13_ 19 20 20 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...on 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Uft R H 13 STD624008 RetainerSpring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE Allcomponentdim...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272083 MOWER DECK 142 147 6 19F 21 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...69676 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 153 169674 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 154 169675 44 140088 Guard MandreI L H 155 169671 45 STD624_03 Retainer 156 169672 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 157 169669 48 133944 Washer Hardened 158 17720408 49 174284 RollerAssembly CaD1Follower 159 72140614 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Gr 5 130794 51 STD541410 Locknut 52 139888 Bolt Should...

Page 50: ...81 79 73 17 16 93 32 63 _0 59 6O 58 19 48 119 120 19 24 107 43 12 128 o o mO _0 oO mo rm zr cZ _ ...

Page 51: ... 170434 42 170395 Magnet Ring 111 170435 43 170396 Spring Bypass 113 170437 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 Long 116 170438 45 170397 Filter 119 170439 46 170398 Base Filter 120 170440 47 170399 Actuator Bypass 121 170441 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 49 170401 Arm Bypass 122 170442 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 123 170443 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250Tc 124 170444 52 170404 Fl...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272083 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER J 20 lg 18 _RANKCAS_ 1 1 _Q s lO _6 ...

Page 53: ...2 S 12 086 15 S Screw hex flange 12 12 108 07 M10xl 5x81 5 12 108 08 S 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 2 12 108 09 S 12 326 03 S Hose breather 13 12 067o11 S M 645020 S Screw hex flange t2 067 06 S M6xl 0x20 5 14 12 380 01 S 12 096 07 S Cover valve w nipple 15 12 043 05 S M 545010 S Screw hex flange 16 M 631005 S M5x0 8xtO 17 12 144 02 S 12 018 01 S Retainer breather reed 18 52 139 09 S 12 402 02 S Reed br...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272083 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 IGNITION ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 4 5 12 _6 4O 9 jlO AIR INTAKE I _ 5 6m _ 0 I 10 m 9 11 _ aP_ D7 54 ...

Page 55: ...36 18 gauge fully insulated push on tab and uninsulated socket terminals 1 M 545010 S Screw hex flange MSxO 8xlO 6 2 24 468 10 S Washer plain 1 4 3 12 146 07 S Plate blower housing 4 M 550010 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl0 5 24 096 05 S Cover pinion 6 12 027 76 S Housing blower 7 12 063 18 S Baffle intake side 8 25 154 02 S Clip mounting 3 9 12 086 37 S Screw captivewasher MSx0 Bx2O 3 10 12 063 20 S...

Page 56: ...OR MODEL NUMBER 917 272083 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 STARTING SYSTEM 1 I 0 0 ENGINE CONTROLS 11 8 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I I O 4 I S 2 4 _ _ t 0 11 20__ _ _ 13 19 187_ i_ 14 OJ 16 56 ...

Page 57: ...w hex flange M6xl 0x25 O Ring lower oil fill tube Screen oil pickup Cover oil pickup screen Screw hex flange M5xO 8x16 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 P T O end Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8xt 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Incl 11 14 17 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272083 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV490 TYPENUMBER27508 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM I EXHAUST 58 ...

Page 59: ...2 757 02 S 12 757 03 S 12 041 01 S 12 041 02 S 12 041 05 S 12 041 06 S 12 032 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 8xl 0 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: ...ong dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that Its left edge Is vertically parallel to s 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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