Craftsman 917.272860, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...viously built engines Before you start the I engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT 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 IL 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 elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of eng...

Page 3: ...rown 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 direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place S...

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: ... 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 Un even terrain could overturn the ma chine 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: ...Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all prod ucts it may require ...

Page 7: ...eering Wheel Steering Extension Shaft Steering Sleeve Steering 1 Locknut 1 2 20 Wheel Insert 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Seat _Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Video Cassette Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...ft 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 steering wheel...

Page 9: ...brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in trans mission 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 and follow all instr...

Page 10: ... 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 No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1...

Page 11: ...zards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION 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 avoid...

Page 12: ...CH 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 BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL Used for forward movement of tractor REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL Used for reverse movement of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used ...

Page 13: ...tle control to slow position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position to allow engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unau thorized use 13 Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to...

Page 14: ...nstall gauge wheel in ap propriate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 Iocknut and tighten securely 3 Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel Bracket 3 8 16 Locknut 3 8Washer Gauge Wheel Shoulder Bolt TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine ...

Page 15: ...s manual 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 min imum 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...

Page 16: ... transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance see TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION A _CAUTION Never engage or dis engage freewheel lever ...

Page 17: ...ound speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment 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: ...ted 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 At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year you should repla...

Page 19: ... 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 as sembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat tre...

Page 20: ...not adjustable 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 20 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 E C...

Page 21: ...re 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 Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or...

Page 22: ...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 Spring Small Retainer Spring Clutch Spring 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 sq...

Page 23: ...he following front to back ad justment 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 behi...

Page 24: ...er qualified service center With parking brake Engaged Nut Jam Nut Operating 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 there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO...

Page 25: ... follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C...

Page 26: ...ry proceed as follows 26 1 With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast position 2 Check that swivel is against stop If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described bel...

Page 27: ...ming 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 Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and ...

Page 28: ... CHOKE position 3 Build up of grass leaves and trash under mower 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adj...

Page 29: ... mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Cl...

Page 30: ... 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Repl...

Page 31: ...P_I 3AMP DC 3600 RNpM CHARGINGSYSTEMDISCONN CTE D RED I___T _ LIGHTINGSYSTEMOUTPUT i I 5 AMPAC 3600 aPM DIODE ALTERNATOR I 14VOLTSACMIN 3660RP_I LEGHTS OF_ HEADLIGHTS 7 NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID ORANGE 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 ...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272860 22 I I I I I I I i I 26 i J I L i I 52 29 I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...t w 4152J 22 4152J Light Bulb 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 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 179720 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Pin Hex 1 4 2OUncxl 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire L...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272860 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 212 261 259 260 258 58 166 270 _269 J 271 _ 2O9 2O8 j64 60 74 145 37 208 chassis Laser lt stlt 20 34 ...

Page 35: ...10 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 174930 Air Duct 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Unc x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 207 176705...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272860 GROUND DRIVE 254 35 7O 116 32 52 253 231 16 9 6 29 24 77 26 26 241 7 32 30 22 37 53 55 drive_hydro stlt 48 36 ...

Page 37: ...620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 239 17490508 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 240 175610 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 241 73930400 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 242 74780412 62 8883B Cover Pedal 244 166880 63 175410 Pulley Engine 250 17060612 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 251 17060516 65 10040700 Washer 253 179422 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 254 178062 70 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive BH 272 17670...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272860 STEERING ASSEMBLY r _ 42 36 88 I 29 13 65 67 67 i 15 15 s eering_pl lt47 t0 30 43 38 ...

Page 39: ... 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 x 1 1 16 x 11 Ga 40 STD541537 Lock Nut Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Dash P L Mtl BIk 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Steering 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 51 73...

Page 40: ...uffler Exhaust 34 106082X Exhaust Asm Left 37 8543R Exhaust Asm Right 38 181654 Bolt 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 W Sems 39 109227X Heat Shield Lt 45 17000612 Gasket Muffler Tube Drain Oil Easy 72 183906 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 81 73510400 Screw 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt Shield Browning Debris Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf I engine bs Jntek twin 35 DESCRIPTION Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear Cap Fuel ...

Page 41: ...w Ins 3 8 16 Uric Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr...

Page 42: ...428 t75542X428 184977 184978 DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Steering Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 wheel t 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 t06222X 4 59904 5 6 7 t06732X624 278H 9040H 8...

Page 43: ...Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift LH Link Asm Lift R H Retainer Spring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w VVsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered 32 73540600 Nut Cre...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272860 MOWER DECK o_ _ 02 o3 5 I o2 _ 5 6 F 19 21 42 D man t path stlt 3 2 18 21 _112 _117 _116 23 24 25 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...er Spacer 156 169672 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 157 169669 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 158 17720408 34 STD533717 Belt 159 STD533717 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 37 19131316 Washer13 32 x13 16 x16 Ga 184 19131410 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Uric 130794 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 169583 48 133944 Washer Hardened 52 139888 Belt Shoulde...

Page 46: ... 88 123 r124 _108 6 Sealant Joint d etsncheite 57 20W50 Oil 78 80Z OZ de 78 820 d Huile 127 Seal and O ring Kit Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu 128 Z 0 30 0 rn _ 0 _ t 0 0 i o_ oO m rO zm _F _z mc mN _m I OlD L 1 Ok M 0 ...

Page 47: ...799 49 170401 Arm Bypass 119 170439 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 120 170440 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 121 170441 52 170404 Flat Washer 5 8 Id X 1 00d X 05 Thk 122 170442 53 170405 Retaining Ring 123 178800 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 124 170444 55 142977 Spring Helical Compression 56 142978 Washer 125 170445 57 150798 20w 50 Oil 126 170446 58 170407 Brake Yoke 127 170447 59...

Page 48: ...RATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 26 525_ 824 220 780 1017_ 1019 LABEL KIT 84 _ 304 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 447A_ 445 967 447 447A 50J 163 170 1 84_ l_ 654 1098 VALVE GASKET SET 276 7 883J 868_ 183_ 1022_ 48 ...

Page 49: ...6 _ 1022 1029 I 868 49 1022 35 39 119o 1023J 387 918 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KfT 51 _ 276 633 987 104 672 105 1123 117 _ 1124 137 0 977CARBURETORGASKETSET 633 51 987 150 _ 11230 276 1124_ 211 209 _ 944e_ 628 _ 94o 952 552A 742 4040 552A 8 691 108 _ 633 lO5 0 1123 O 160_1 147 418_ 104 975J1aTO 276 49 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272860 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 78o 363 332 _ 695T 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 2o 163 276 868 943 691 883 _ 783 513_ 797 797 31o_ 697 50 ...

Page 51: ...sembly 030 Over 219 696376 Gear Governor size 220 690412 Washer Governor Lever 499604 Ring Set Piston Standard 222 691023 Bracket Control 499605 Ring Set Piston 010 Over 227 691048 Lever Governor Control size 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 499606 Ring Set Piston 020 Over 240 691035 Filter Fuel size 250 690957 Retainer Breather 499607 Ring Set Piston 030 Over 252 690956 Collector Oil size 265 691024 ...

Page 52: ...ke Throttle Shaft 1029 690972 Boot Sparkplug 1035 691042 Nut Carburetor 1036 695704 Spacer 1051 691265 O_ Gasket Carburetor Plate 1058 274794 Seal Governor Shaft 1070 691674 Screw Ring Gear 1090 691293 Screw Drive Cap 1095 694013 Clip 1100 690973 Pin Locating 1119 691183 Gear Ring 1123 690987 Gear Timing 1124 690988 Retainer E Ring 1126 690991 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1127 690992 Gear Pinion 1128 6909...

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Page 55: ...ke turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page 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 ...

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