Craftsman 917.272084, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...viously built engines Before you start the I 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: ...because of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bendthe frame or crankshaft 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 engi...

Page 3: ...such 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 witho...

Page 4: ...sible 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 extr...

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: ...or 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 tractor i...

Page 7: ...0 Steering Boot Steering Wheel 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 _ Steering Wheel Adapter i Steering Extension Shaft 1 Washer _ 17 32x 1 3 16x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...HAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 10 12 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...

Page 9: ...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 _1_WARNING Before starting read understand a...

Page 10: ... tractor check to see that the brake is propedy adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual v CHECKLIST Before you operate 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 I No remaining loose parts in carton B...

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

Page 12: ...rging 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 tractor I...

Page 13: ...Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any posilJonother 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...

Page 14: ...her on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment _ Attachemnt Clutch Lever Lever Engaged High Position Position Position Disengaged_ Position Deflector TO OPERATE ON HILLS _CAUTION 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 A...

Page 15: ...any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in tem peratures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting _I_CAUTION 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 t...

Page 16: ...his procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation before operating the tractor 16 1 Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel c...

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 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 ...

Page 18: ...r 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 propedy maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the s...

Page 19: ...est 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 bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPOR...

Page 20: ...justable 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 2O SAE VISCOSITY GRADES o 3o 2o to o 10 20 30 40 TI_MPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANCIE Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at l...

Page 21: ... 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 Replace spark plug s at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of...

Page 22: ...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 hole in frame TO INSTALL MOWER...

Page 23: ...llowing 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 Measure distance D directly in front and behind th...

Page 24: ...opping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact a Sears or other qualified service center __ _AWith Parking Brake ngaged Jam Nut 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 assistance t...

Page 25: ...above steps until satisfied 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 dght when wheels are posit...

Page 26: ... not short battery terminals oy 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 batte...

Page 27: ...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 In general turning the adjusting needles in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fueVair mixture Turning the adjusting needles out counter clockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a r...

Page 28: ... 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 governed high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equip ment and experience to make any necessary adjustments Cab e Clamp _F Screw _ BS rPee...

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: ...y operator presence switch es 2 3 4 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 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 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or o...

Page 31: ...ves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Faulty operator safety presence control system 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Mower deck not level 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 4 Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air ...

Page 32: ... Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 32 CORRECTION 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact aSears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slo...

Page 33: ...RESENCE RELAy 1 t85 86 1 187 _ 30 _ i V SPARK t UN T GAF GNmON I_ PLUGe_ _JO_TO _ 1 _ i v PLUGS ON 15_ _ 3600 _d REGULATOR yEUJDWALTERNATOR y_LI t3_ OPERATOR e_WN_ t PRESENCE RELAY 3 HEADLIGHTS IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G AI NONE RUN LIGH_ B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE RELAY NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATE...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272084 I I t I I I 25 27 29 I I ...

Page 35: ... Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Interlock Harness Ught 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 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272084 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 39 166 31 208 208 58 6O 74 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...STLT 31 139976 Bracket Fender Support 37 17490508 Scraw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 112Tyt 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 NutCrownlock3 8 16 UNC 142 175702 PlateReinforcementSTLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt FootrestSTLT 145 156524 Jod ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272084 GROUNDDRIVE 16 3_ 52 38 ...

Page 39: ...91 Keeper Center Span 202 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 212 62 8883R Cover Pedal 250 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 65 STD551143 Washer 66 154778 Keeper BeltEngine Hydro PART NO DESCRIPTION 134683 Keeper Belt Engine 169183 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 169182 Strap Torque Rh Hydro 137057 Spacer 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge STD581075 E Ring 123583X Key Square 1217...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272084 STEERING ASSEMBLY _3g i i i i I 47 67 40 ...

Page 41: ...16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Red Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert SteeringWheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 80D 12 Ga 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF 41 100711L Adaptor SteeringWheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 4...

Page 42: ...ENGtHE TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 917 272084 31 4O 33 42 ...

Page 43: ...ead Cutting 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine See Breakdown KohlerModelNo CV490 27508 Muffler Gasket Kohler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer ShieldBm Dbr Guard 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 Hsx 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: ... In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Knob Seat 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 121250X Spring 17 123976 Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 G...

Page 45: ... V Belt Drive Schematic Decal Lower Dash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal By Pass LT Hydro Owner sManual English Owner sManual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Fmnt Tire Not Provided Service Item On...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272084 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 13 12 5 3 2 8 I J I 6 5 13 19 13 19 20 15 46 ...

Page 47: ... 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Unk Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift 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 RetainerSpring 31 169865 Beadng Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE Allcomponent dimen...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR oMODEL NUMBER 917 272084 MOWER DECK 68 147 142 37 105 103 34 5 119 118 _ 6 19F 21 2 16 1 18 21 23 24 25 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...2 t69676 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 153 169674 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 154 169675 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 155 169671 45 STD624003 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 Cam Follower 159 72140614 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Gr 5 130794 51 STD541410 Locknut 52 139888 Bolt Sho...

Page 50: ...81 79 73 17 16 32 12 35 64 93 58 19 119 120 124 107 14 12 19 _57 _127 o mO 2 oO mo rm zr cz _m OH ...

Page 51: ...9 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 F...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272084 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 20 19 18 CRANKCASEJ 19 lO 52 ...

Page 53: ...Screw hex flange 12 t2 108 07 S M10x1 5x81 5 12 108 08 S 18 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 2 12 108 09 S 19 12 326 03 S Hose breather 13 t2 067 11 S 20 M 645020 S Screw hex flange 12 067 06 S M6xl 0x20 5 14 12 380 01 S 21 12 096 07 S Cover valve w nipple 15 12 043 05 S 22 M 545010 S Screw hex flange 16 M 631005 S M5x0 8xl0 17 12 144 02 S 23 12 018 01 S Retainer breather reed 18 52 139 09 S 24 12 402 02 S ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272084 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 IGN ITIONiELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 4 5 50 9 e g _8 _ 12 AIR INTAKE I 6 n 7 54 ...

Page 55: ...ush on tab and uninsulated socket terminals 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 12 063 19 S NOT ILLUSTRATED M 541050 S Screw hex flange MSxO SxtO 6 Washer plain 1 4 Plate blower housing Screw hex flange M5xO 8xlO Cover pinion Housing blower Baffle ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272084 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 STARTING SYSTEM I 1 I 0 _i II O ENGINE CONTROLS 1 11 2 OIL PAN LUBRICATION I 11 A 7 18 _ t5 z I 56 ...

Page 57: ...r oil fill tube Tube oil fill Screw hex flange M6x1 0x25 O Ring lower oil fill tube Screen oil pickup Cover oil pickup screen Screw hex flange M5x0 8xl 6 VaNe oil pressure relief Filter oil Plug sq hd solid 3 8 Pump oil O Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5xO 8x16 3 Seal oil P T O end Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Incl t1 14 17 2 3 4...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272084 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 CRANKSHAFT I mt EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM J 7 t0 8 58 ...

Page 59: ...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 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 and ...

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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 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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