Craftsman 917.272452, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...usly 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 toyour 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: ...ecause of operator abuse includin_ but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the nding equipment impacting objects that bendthe frame or crankshaft or over speedin _ the engine Rapa rs 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 engin...

Page 3: ...ctssuch 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 unlessabsolutely 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: ...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 sedously 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 extra care ...

Page 5: ... children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Q 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: ...1 4 28 x 1 1 4 _ Steedng Wheel Adapter 1 Locknut 1 2 20 _St_eo_g 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 114 28 Steedng Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer 17132x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys _1_ 1 O_ Drain Tub_ For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...ng shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT 13ghtan 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 forward 4 Remove steedng wheel adapter from steering w...

Page 9: ...er 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...

Page 10: ...ng motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Varifythat 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 1 O ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that ...

Page 11: ...RNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP t UGHT t 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: ...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 the...

Page 13: ...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 of grass To eliminate this ...

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 _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the ent...

Page 15: ... 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 Instructionsfor additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner product...

Page 16: ...sired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undasirabte 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 desired When operating att...

Page 17: ...bjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractoras instructedin this manual Some adjustmentswill need to be made periodicallyto properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustmentssection of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air...

Page 18: ...LADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept 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 rasharpenad blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assem...

Page 19: ...perature 2O 0 80 30 _ 10 0 tO _ _0 m TF MPERA I1JRE RANGE 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 R Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours...

Page 20: ... 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 extemal surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Oper...

Page 21: ...racket by removing retainer spdng 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 the front links and ...

Page 22: ...e rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front linksare equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on bo...

Page 23: ...tor 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 fro 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 around engine pulley 4 Pull b...

Page 24: ...air 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 dng 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 Seam Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Axle Cover t SquareKey J ...

Page 25: ...al with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Hex Bolt Nut TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdll 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the gdll 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged widng may cause your tractor to...

Page 26: ...low 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 cove...

Page 27: ...m forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng 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 carb...

Page 28: ...ace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter i81 Check all widng See ToAdjust Carburetor 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...

Page 29: ...ass leaves 3 and trash 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 leveVchange oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoli...

Page 30: ...4 1 Engine backfires when turning engine OFF Switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burnedouL Faulty light switch Loose 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 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass ...

Page 31: ... u I un urrl I CONNECTOR BL_K A v SPARK _ PLUG IGNITION GAP UNIT PLUGSON TWIN CYL ENGINES _ IAR_I _tSTEM X TFIX G m I LTS AC a _ P_PM _e_DC O _RPM REGULATOR D_ONNEGTI_ REGULATOR tp IGNITION SWITCH NON REMOVABLE HEADLIGHTS _ CONNECTIONS O REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIR...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 17 272452 I I i I I I 28 S J I I I I I I I I Ii IIi I I I I I 25 12 I I I I I I I I I I I r _s _ I I 29 I t I 32 ...

Page 33: ...arness LightSocket W 4152j 22 4152J 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 Cable Ground 29 12130o X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch tgn 33 140403 Key MoldedCraftsman 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 114 20Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp 52 14...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272452 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 74 166 219 219 13 1 34 ...

Page 35: ...Fend Rrest 31 139976 Bracket Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 18 18 x 1 2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly 39 174714 Bracket Pivot 58 174930 Air Duct B S 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 DashLowerSTLT 74 STD541437 NutCrowniock 3 8 16UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh SU 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16x1 1 4 142 175702 PlateReinforcementSTLT 143 154966 BracketSweybar Chassi...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272452 GROUNDDRIVE 212 116 I 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ... 709X Spring ClutchRetum 198 56 17060620 Screw 3 6 16 x 1 1 4 202 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 212 59 169691 Keeper Bolt Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 71170764 Bolt He 7 16 20 x 4 Grade 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof 134683 Guide Mower DriveBelt R H 137057 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga STD581075 E...

Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272452 r __81 t_ I jt i 1 t t I 67 67 43 1 I il 6 8 38 ...

Page 39: ... 10040500 Washer Lock 5 16 3_ 73540500 CrownlockNUt5 16 24 Unf 36 155099 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 Screw 38 159946 428 Insert Steedng Wheel 39 19182411 Washer 9 161D x 1 1 2OD 11Ga 40 S rD541537 Gdpco Nut 41 159945 Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steedng 46 121232X Cap Spindle 51 73540400 NutCrownlock114 28 54...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272452 ENGINE 102 1_ 14 38 _ _ 26 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 81 40 ...

Page 41: ... Tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Bm Dbr Guard 25 145996 Co_trolChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157100 Tank Fuel 32 161696 Cap FuelGuage 33 123487X Clamp Huse 34 106082 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 Lock 5 16 72 71070512 Screw He 5...

Page 42: ...uge Clip Push In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 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 Spring 17 123976X 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 1...

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Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272452 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 37 38 40 41 13 49 3 6 5 4 13 13 32 32 13 19 20 _0 1718 20 15 16 _ _ _ 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 ArmSuspensionRear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 23 1108 O NUtSpecial 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring2 1 8 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 126971X Rod AdjjLiftZinc 7 49 Wrk Lg 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 29 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc BIk W sym 30 150233 TrunnionInfinHeight 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 NUtCrownlock3 8 24 36...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272452 MOWERDECK 1 51 157 156 153 1 68 34 47 i I I I 106_ 102 103 175 105 ll__i Ji ii 101 _ j104 106 117 119 6 19F 21 2 16 14 18 18 114 _ i t 119_ 21 28 29 _117 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...158634 Red Hinge 145 165888 ScrewThdrolWasher Head 146 171977 Washer Spacer 147 179748 Pulley Mandral 148 169022 Nut Toplock Flanged 149 165898 Bolt 150 19091216 Pulley Idler Fiat 151 169670 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x16 152 169676 Gauge 153 169674 NutCrownlock 3 8 16 UNC 154 169675 Guard Mandrel LH 155 169671 Retainer 156 169672 Screw Thd Roll 1 4o20x 5 8 157 169669 Washer Hardened 158 17720408 RollerA...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272452 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODELNUMBER206 545C 34 NUMBERS H 48 ...

Page 49: ...78353 Spur Gear 17 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 6 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 114 20 x 1 1 4 65 780189 FlatWasher 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 563 ID x 062W 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkgof 2 66 776422 Input Shaft 27 792035 RetainingRing 67 776396 Shifter B...

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Page 52: ...GINE MODEL NUMBER445777 TYPENUMBER0154 E1 741f 729 789 __ 526 _ 14741 8_1 s73 73352_ 111911_ I _ 19r 303_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET _T 7_ 51_ 86 83_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 7_ 51_ 163_ 2760 9_ 51A_ 8 a_ 2_ 691 22_ 1 943 _ 842_ 10 524 O 1051_ _ 803 697 _z_ 52 ...

Page 53: ...6 Keeper Valve 337 691043 45 690977 Tappet Valve 358 694012 46 690978 Camshaft 363 691062 48 693893 Shod Block Replacement 383 690966 Engine 446777 0027 E2 385 690960 50 690948 Manifold Intake 387 808656 51 690949 0 Gasket intake 404 690442 51A 690959 1 1 Gasket Intake 418 690999 53 690951 Stud Carburetor 445 499486 447 691003 447A 690960 54 690953 73 691055 74 691057 75 691056 89 690283 95 690718...

Page 54: ...ug 1 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1023A499600 Cover RockerArm Cylinder 668 691215 Spacer 2 672 690234 O 1 Gasket Carburetor Plate 1024 499054 Pump Oil 691 690657 SeaI Govemor Shaft 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1026A690982 Rod Push Aluminum 703 691010 Clip 1027 492932 Filter Oil 718 690959 Pin Locating 1029 690972 Arm Rocker 729 694123 Clip Wire 1035 691042 Shaft Pump 741 6909...

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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