Craftsman 917.272450, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ly built engines Before you start the 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 bend the 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 eng...

Page 3: ...s 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 wit...

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 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: ...e and 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 manua...

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

Page 8: ...H STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower 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...

Page 9: ...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 and follow al...

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: ...G 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 _ _ 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: ...NT 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 tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping ...

Page 13: ...y 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 always stop eng...

Page 14: ... presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Lower mower with attachment lift control 3 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _kCAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the en...

Page 15: ...ids 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 Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner pro...

Page 16: ... 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 at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desir...

Page 17: ...rranty 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 checked at least once each season ...

Page 18: ...t sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to allow 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 lock washer and flat wa...

Page 19: ...10 0 20 30 TEMPERATE RA_ ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a ...

Page 20: ...R INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 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 Op...

Page 21: ...on 4 Remove 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 ...

Page 22: ...t links Recheck side to side adjustment Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length Bottom edge of Bottom edge of mower to mower to A_ _ _JGround Line _ J_A n Arm Lift Link Adjustment N_ 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 ...

Page 23: ... DRIVE BELT Park the tractor 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 aroun...

Page 24: ... 3 Repair tire 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 re sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Axle Cover I Square...

Page 25: ...th remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Hex Bolt Keps Nut 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...

Page 26: ...elow before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Replace air cleaner cov...

Page 27: ...m 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 ca...

Page 28: ...ified service center 2 3 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 Engine valves out of 8 adjustment Clutch brake pedal not 1 depressed Attachment clutch is 2 engaged Weak or dead battery 3 Blown fuse 4 Corroded battery terminals 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Faulty ignition switch 7 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Faulty operator presence 9 switch es Weak or dead battery 1 Corroded ba...

Page 29: ...filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves 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 2 3 4 5 Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and t...

Page 30: ...and trash around mandrels 1 Switch is OFF 2 Bulb s or lamp s bumed out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator it so equipped 4 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 t...

Page 31: ...T 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM 3 AMP DC II 3600 RpM CHARGING SYSTEM OISCONNECTEt FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID O_NGE SL _ _B_AC_S_0MROUTPUr ALTERNATOR _4 W_TSAC M_ _ooRPU L_TSOF_ I I NOTE HEADLGHTS _L7 NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BAT ERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272450 ELECTRICAL r I I i I 42 41 i 22 I I I I t I I I Ii II i I I i I I I i 2s I I I 25 29 I i i 32 ...

Page 33: ...88 Harness LightSocket W 4152j 22 4t52J Bulb Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 145491 CabieGmund 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key MoldedCraftsman 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uncx 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp 52 1...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272450 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 39 58 166 6O 74 _3 14 219 13 i g 2O8 ...

Page 35: ... Ftrest 31 139976 Bracket Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 t6 18 x 1 2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly 39 t 74714 Bracket Pivot 58 174930 Air Duct B S 60 S FD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16 UNC 114 158112 Keeper BeltRear Lh Stl 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 t75702 Plate ReinforcementSTLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar C...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272450 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 ...

Page 37: ...w 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Grade 5 65 STD551143 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof 70 134683 Guide Mower DriveBelt R H 74 137057 Spacer Axle 75 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 I 4 x 16 Ga 76 STD581075 E P k_ 77 123583X Key Square 2 0 X 1845 1865 78 121748X Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 79 STD580025 Key Woodruff 80 145090 Arm Shi...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272450 STEERING I I 37 L 29 88 I 29 68 67 46 6 13 65 2 _ s 87 _ 32 lo 35 67 67 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...Unf 36 155099 Bush rig Steedng 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19132411 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 6 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Gripco Nut 41 159945 Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1o114 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 46 121232X Gap Spindle 51 STD541431 NutLockHexw Ins 5 16 16UNC 54 74780520 Bol Fin Hex 5 16 18 UNC ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272450 ENGINE 102 14 38 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester I 81 13 i 40 ...

Page 41: ...Tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 25 145996 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 32 161696 Cap FuelGuage 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 106082X Spacer Pad 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Oil Drain Easy 39 109227X Pad idler 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh3 8 16 x 3 4 62 10040500 Washer Lock5 16 72 71070512 Screw Hex ...

Page 42: ...0 Gauge Clip Push In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Cardage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spdng 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD5414 31 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 ...

Page 43: ...al Fender STLT Oper InstF_ Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Mower Ddve Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Sears Decal Deck Decal Battery Decal Uft Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272450 LIFTASSEMBLY 27 37 38 40 41 36 13 3O 2 3 7 5 4 13 19 13 _ 13 15 2O ...

Page 45: ... 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm SuspensionRear 20 163552 RetainerSpdng 23 110807 NutSpecial 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring2 1 8 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 126971X Red Adj LiftZinc 7 49 Wrk Lg 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Uric 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc BIk W sym 30 150233 Trunnion InfinHeight 31 169865 Bearing Pvt lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlook3 8 24 3...

Page 46: ...NUMBER 917 272_0 MOWER DECK 157 153 1 _ 156 68 i 34 106 _ _ 102 103 105 1o5 _ _ jFFII I__ 104 _ s s Jl lO3_W_ J 1o1 _1 41oo 102 117 111 6 19F 21 2 16 1 18 13_ 10_ 9_ 18 114_ 113_ 21 23 24 25 28 29 112 o117 116 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...od Hinge 145 165888 ScrewThdrol Washer Head 146 171977 Washer Spacer 147 131335 Pulley Mandrel 148 169022 Nut Toplock Flanged 149 165898 Bolt 150 19091216 Pulley Idler Flat 151 169670 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x t6 152 169676 Gauge 153 169674 NutCrewnlock3 8 I 6 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 17720408 Roller Asse...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272450 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODELNUMBER206 545C 3SA 8 157 11 83 150 5O 29 157 I MODEL end SERIAL J NUMBERS HERE 48 ...

Page 49: ... 58 778353 Spur Gear 17 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 65 780189 FlatWasher 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 563 ID x 062W 26 792125 RetainingRing pkg of 2 66 776422 Input Shaft 27 792035 RetainingRing 67 776396 Shift...

Page 50: ...S STRATI ONENGINE MODEL NUMBER407777 TYPENUMBER 0174 E1 1035 _ 250 I lO19 LABELKIT I 3O4 1017_ I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL 1 447A _ 3054 2 447A LIm 3 89 617 51 654 1027_ 53 1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 276 O 7 883 163 _ 1022 5O ...

Page 51: ...ENUMBER 0174 E1 51 1029 1100 858 40 36 211 628 _ 61B 66_ 6 742 4O4 0 69_ 6 691 O 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KFr 276 633e 987 104 _ 672 _ 169 _ 1123 _ 117 _ 1124 137 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633 e 51 987 e 150 _ 1123 O 276 _ 1124 1022 125J 1169 I _ _ 987 _ O _ 117 B 276 O 118 f 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272450 BRIGGS STRATFON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 7 y 78o 4O5 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 3_ 2o 3o3 1022 51 9 842 12_ 163_ 2760 691 O33_ 8O3 801 o37 52 ...

Page 53: ...ton Standard 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 26 499605 Ring Set Piston 010 240 691035 Filter Fuel Oversize 250 690957 Retainer Breather 26 499606 Ring Set Piston 020 252 690956 Collector Oil Oversize 265 691024 Clamp Casing 26 499607 Ring Set Piston 030 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp Oversize 276 690997 O Washer Sealing 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 287 690960 Screw Dipstick Tube 28 690229 Pin Piston 304 ...

Page 54: ... Pin Locating 1090 691293 726 499612 Gear Ring 1095 694013 741 690980 Gear Timing 1100 690973 742 690328 Retainer ERing 1119 691183 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1123 783 693058 Gear Pinion 788 691039 Bracket Fuel Pump 1124 789 695050 Harness Wiring 797 691029 Nut Brush Retainer 1126 797A 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 1127 798 690967 Screw Rocker Arm 1128 801 691283 Cap Drive 1169 802 691286 Cap End...

Page 55: ...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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