Craftsman 917.272461, 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 pro 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 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 engi...

Page 3: ... the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of al...

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: ... 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 manual _WARNING This tra...

Page 7: ...in_ Boot Steering Wheel 1 Locknut 1 4 20 Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Steering Extension Shaft _Washer _ J 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob __ 1 Oil Drain_ For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...f 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 _ Insert e_ _1 2 Hex Nut Z_ _Large Flat Washer Steering l__ g Boot Wheel BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Ali...

Page 9: ...ion 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 understand ...

Page 10: ...ate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See q O 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 quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in ca...

Page 11: ...NG ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST SLOW Ol k UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L A37 ACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED A37 ACHMENT 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: ...EVER 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 CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEIGHT...

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: ...quipped with an operator 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 mowe...

Page 15: ...l To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure ...

Page 16: ...ge or disen gage rreewneel lever While the engine is running To ensure proper operation and perfor mance it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This 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 replacemen...

Page 17: ... 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 Also ...

Page 18: ...ranty 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 O...

Page 19: ...st 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 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 h...

Page 20: ... fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact a Sears or other qualified 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 ...

Page 21: ...tions 1 Remove knobs and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 2 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 3 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth 4 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner 21 TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 2 Reinsta...

Page 22: ...nt is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline ClamP_clamp Fuel Filter CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and ...

Page 23: ...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 24: ... 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 distance D directly in fr...

Page 25: ... distance 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 Engaged Jam Nut Nut A 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 assistance ...

Page 26: ...reeps repeat 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 right when ...

Page 27: ... 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 hood to raised position 2 Remove terminal guard 3 Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 4 Install ne...

Page 28: ...JUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as de scribed below 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 lo...

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 carb...

Page 30: ...tting too much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position CORRECTION 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO 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 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustmen...

Page 31: ... Clogged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism 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 fi...

Page 32: ...tch 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Blown fuse 5 Bad battery cell s 1 Poor cable connections 2 Faulty regulator 13 if so equipped Faulty alternator 4 Freewheel control in 1 disengaged position Motion drive belt worn 2 damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission 3 during shipment or servicing 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine Place throttle contr...

Page 33: ...NGSYSTCMOUTPUT IALTERNATOR I o_E sAMP c _o RPU DIODE r i 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 ASTHE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BREGHTEST NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS IGNI...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272461 26 r i i i i ij i i I i I I i I I i i t I I I I t I I I 16t I i i 34 ...

Page 35: ...152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 2Ounc X 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODELNUMBER 917 272461 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 58 166 6O 74 37 _3 3 _4 38 l 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...75692X612 Fender Footrest 31 139976 Bracket Support Fender 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 174930 Air Duct 60 S 1 D533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16unc x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Foot...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272461 GROUND DRIVE 36 120 _ 36 35 22 84 2 _ _ 71 250 38 ...

Page 39: ... Bolt 166 166880 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 16 Unc 169 165580 53 t05710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 328 16x 1 1 4 199 169612 57 140294 V Bell 2 30 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 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272461 STEERING ASSEMBLY 68 J 15 29 68 67 34 10 67 67 43 4O ...

Page 41: ... 3 4 x 16 34 10040500 Washer Lock 5116 35 73540500 Crownlock Nut5 16 24 36 155099 BushingStrg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946 428 Insed Cap Strg 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 ID x 1 1 20D Ga 11 40 STD541537 Lock nut 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Steering Shaft LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spindle FrTop BIk 51 73540400 Crownlo...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272461 ENGINE 14 25 38 32 34 31 33 39 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 42 ...

Page 43: ... Engine See Breakdown B S Model No 407777 0174 E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left ExhaustAsm Right Bolt5 16 18unc x 3 4 w seres Heat ShieldLt Gasket Muffler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrot3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytl ShieldBRN DBR Guard ControlChoke Nut Keps3 8 24 UNF Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 3 5 STL W O Sensor Cap FuelGauge C_amp Hose BIk Strip Foam Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy ...

Page 44: ...16 X 1 5 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 10 180186 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171662 22 STD541431 24 19171912 Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk l 4 20xt t 2 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Belt Shoulder 5 16 16 Un...

Page 45: ...N Decal Mower Srs Hvy Duty 12 Ga Decal Hood Side Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Deck B 42 Decal BatDan Psn Decal Replacement Parts Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Decal By Pass Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 591_ 2 65139 3 1_222X 4 59904 5 1_7_X427 6 2781 1 7 9040H 8 1_108X427 9 I_O_X 10 715_ 11 1_75...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272461 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 41 37 38 40 4 6 13 49 30 3 26 19 13 31_ 32 19 20 20 46 ...

Page 47: ...ut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lockw Wsh 1 2 13 Uric 19 139868 Arm SuspensionRear 20 163552 SpringRetainer 23 110807 Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 2 1 8 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 126971X Rod Adj Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 29 138057 Knob Inf 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 30 150233 Trunnion 32 73540600 Nut Lock 3 8 24 36 155097...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272461 MOWER DECK _47 142 i 34 21 16 1 28 29 _ 18 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...9 131491 Rod Hinge 150 19091216 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 151 169670 31 129963 Washer Spacer 152 169676 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 153 169674 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 154 169675 34 STD5 33717 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 155 169671 36 131494 Pulley idler Flat 156 169672 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 157 169669 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 158 17720408 44 140088 Guard Mand...

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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...

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Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272461 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 573 _ 405 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 7 _ 1822 51 9 _ 842 883 0 803 801 _ 697 797 54 ...

Page 55: ...or 54 695240 Screw Intake Manifold 73 691055 Screen Rotating 74 691057 Screw Rotating Screen 75 691056 Washer Flywheel 89 690283 Plug Oil 95 690718 Screw Throttle Valve 98 499802 Kit Idle Speed 104 690984 _ Pin Float Hinge 105 690985 _ Valve Float Needle 108 690986 Valve Choke 117 690232 _ Jet Main Standard 118 690989 Jet Main High Altitude 12t 499811 Kit Carburetor Overhaul 499804 Carburetor 6909...

Page 56: ...d 1023A499600 Cover Rocker Cylinder2 628 690960 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1024 499054 Pump Oil 633 690998 O 1 Seal Choke Throttle Shaft 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel 635 66538 Boot Sparkplug 1026A690982 Rod Push Aluminum 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1027 492932 Filter Oil 668 691215 Spacer 1029 690972 Arm Rocker 672 690234 O_ Gasket Carburetor Plate 1035 691042 Shaft Pump 691 690657 Seal Governor Shaft 10...

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Page 59: ...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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