Craftsman 917.272351, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ly built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT 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 pro Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears comicraftsman ...

Page 2: ...cause of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engi...

Page 3: ...hrown 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 abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direc tion and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place...

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: ...hine 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 on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Be not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn...

Page 6: ...ON AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsmar_ product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require repair from time to time That s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense Here s...

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

Page 8: ...ension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut se curely 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 forward 4 Remove stee...

Page 9: ...s highest po sition 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 un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of ...

Page 10: ...ive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist J All assembly instructions have been completed J No remaining loose parts in carton J Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps J Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely v All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated ...

Page 11: ...lt in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol _ is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury J_ and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided m...

Page 12: ...MENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments 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 IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stoppi...

Page 13: ...fire Turn ignition key to STOP position 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 o...

Page 14: ...essary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake posi tion and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing ...

Page 15: ...ng position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 4 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter contin...

Page 16: ...unds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished f 1 f J If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine...

Page 17: ... 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 Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year y...

Page 18: ...wer blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low access to blades 2 Remove blade 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 blade bolt ...

Page 19: ...scosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 E Check your engine oil level more frequent ly to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operatio...

Page 20: ...and stub born dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating 1 Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube as sembly off engine 2 Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt 3 Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cool ing fins 4 Replace blower housing an...

Page 21: ...of tractor 1 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED 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 remove 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 ...

Page 22: ...easurements after adjusting Bottom edge of Bottom edge of mower to ground mower to ground Suspension Arm FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT 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 i...

Page 23: ...right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position The rear wheels must ...

Page 24: ... 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 Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY _WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protect...

Page 25: ...hen replacing hood be sure to re connect headlight wire connector Headlight Wire Connector Seat Pan Terminal Keps Cover Nut _ _ _ Hex BoIt 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 Close hood IN...

Page 26: ...ir cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments 2 Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 2 Move throttle control lever to slow posi tion With finger rotate and hold thro...

Page 27: ...orming 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 carbu...

Page 28: ...ilter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carbureto in Service and Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Check all wiring 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 8 Contact a Sears or other qual...

Page 29: ...h 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 gasoline Drain fuel tank ...

Page 30: ...e 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 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3...

Page 31: ...TWIN CYL ENGINES FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID _c I I OI4AFIGL a_t At _0 14 HEADLIGHTS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UF_ THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST NON R...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272351 ELECTRICAL 26 I I I t I I f I I I I i I I 1 I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...1 4 20 Une x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Interlock Harness Socket Light Wi4152J Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga W116 Wit red Fuse 20 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Une Cable Ground 6ga 12 black Switch Plunger NCGray Switch Ign Delta Push In Key lgn Molded Craftsman Delta Harness Ign Bolt BIk Hex 1 4 20 Une x 1 2 C_ver Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular 6 AMP Protecfio...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272351 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 208 26 53 55 54 57 33 _0 f Y 55 54 35 29 208 34 ...

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Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272351 GROUND DRIVE 12 77 18 113 51 32 3052 6_ 34 150 48 37 I 26 27 driv_ saddl_ 25 36 ...

Page 37: ...rake BIk Zinc 26 840 77 123583X Nut Hex Jam 318 16 Unc 78 121748 Spring Rod Brake 2 0O Zinc 79 2228M Washer 13 82 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 96 4497H Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad 112 19091218 Rod Brake Parking Lb_ft 113 127285 Gap Brake Parking 116 72140608 Bracket Mtg Transa_le 120 73900600 BoltHexHdS 16 18unex3 4 158 175456 Sha t Asm Pedal Foot 151 19133218 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 td 178 178394 Washer 21 32 x 1 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272351 STEERING _F steering pl lt 42 38 ...

Page 39: ...er 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 G RingKlip _tT5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Draglink Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Link Drag BIk LR Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 4 x 3 4 RodTieWire Form 1975 Mech Bushing Strg 5 8 ID Dash Screw Cap Wheel Steer Opp Sears USA Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 80D 12 Ga ...

Page 40: ...28 Muffler Exh LT B S 14HP tC 44 17670412 OHV Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated 45 17000612 Tube Drain Oil Easy 46 19091416 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 72 183906 Shield Browning Debris Guard 78 17060620 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn 81 73510400 Tank Fuel Front 1 25 Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented DESCRIPTION Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 114...

Page 41: ...n 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250 17 123976 21 171652 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127618X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 26x 96Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shld 5 16 1...

Page 42: ...ecal Clutch brake English Decal V Belt Dr Seh Tractor Decal Panel Dash 6sp 42 Decal V Belt Seh Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Decal Handle Lit Height Adjust Manual Owners English Manual Owners Spanish WHEELS ANDTIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 52192 65139 106222X 52204 106732X624 278H 9040H 106108X624 1246 35X 7152J 104757 428 144334 Cap Value Tire SIem Value Tire F Ts 15 ...

Page 43: ...2 E Ring 5133 62 18 73800800 5 19211621 Washer Pltd 21 32 x 1 x 21ga 19 139868 6 129183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 id 20 163552 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted BIk 31 169865 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 32 73540699 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift RH DESCRIPTION Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam He 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Nut LockW Wsh 1 2 13unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Zinc Bearing Pvt...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272351 MOWER DECK 157 146 r i147 142 34 4 14 42 de_k mar_pa ih 3 2 14 10_ 9 18 21 23 24 25 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...ector 154 169675 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 155 169671 25 128718X Spring Torsion Deflector 156 169672 26 110452X Nut Push 157 169669 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 158 17720408 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 SxlTGa 159 72140614 29 131491 Rod Hinge 184 19131410 30 178984 Screw Hex Thd Roll 130794 31 129963 Washer Spacer 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 38 178342 Nut Toploek Flanged 34 STD533717 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 x 3...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272351 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 47 26 13 42A 46 ...

Page 47: ... ID x 77 788078A 031W 79 792144 29A 780160 ThruatWasher 762 ID x 82 778333 031W 29B 780051 ThruatWasher 762 ID x 83 778338 031W 85 792154 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 87 788089A 30 780108 CupWasher 1 127 IDx 032W 150 788093A 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 157 788088A Use As Needed 180 730229A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 IDx 062W 900 794712 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 34 780194 Bushing 563 35...

Page 48: ... NUMBER 917 272351 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 282H07 TYPE NUMBER 0231 E1 358 ENGINE GASKFT SF T 12 8S8 943 o 1022 524 _ 8420 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 10 36 EMISSION LABEL Jl 146_1 24 741 1264_ 48 ...

Page 49: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272351 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 282H07 TYPE NUMBER 0231 E1 1022 914 10 22 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 ass 5240 102 49 ...

Page 50: ...351 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 282H07 TYPE NUMBER 0231 E1 117 1091 186 _ 127 108A _ 634A _ QL 118 1266AO 1266 0 121 CARBURE aR OVERHAI_LT 104 _ 127_ 231_ 51 276 _ 105 _ 137 987_ 1266 0 1266A O 977 CARBURB _R GASKET SET 5O ...

Page 51: ...ACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272351 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 282H07 TYPE NUMBER 0231 E1 305A 1267 643 1040_ 3o_ 309_ 801 803 _ 310 1 311 579e _ 503_ 402 802 _1 801A 544A 803A 729 697 _ 74 75 1070 51 ...

Page 52: ...692344 117 694352 118 697492 121 697241 125 697190 127 695005 130 691750 131 494379 133 494381 Stud Carburetor crew Intake Manifold Screen Rotating Screw Rotating Screen Washer Flywheel Screw Flywheel Guard O Bushing Throttle Shaft Kit Idle Mixture Screw Throttle Valve Kit Idle Speed O Pin Float Hinge O Valve Float Needle O Seat Inlet Vabe Choke Manual Choke Vabe Choke Choke A Matic O Jet Main Sta...

Page 53: ...958 Nut StarterTerminal 729 691224 Clip Wire 1090 891293 RetainerBrueh 741 697128 Gear Timing 1091 891333 Cap Limiter 757 697607 Link_Counterweight 1095 891581 Gasket Set Valve 758 697134 Counterweight 1119 891183 Screw Alternator 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 1263 897124 Reed Breather 783 693713 Gear Pinion 1284 897104 Screw Breather Reed 783A 693059 Gear Pinion 1285 897125 Support Blower Housing ...

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Page 55: ... along 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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