Craftsman 917.272861, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...iously 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: ...lade 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 Slow down bef...

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 stoppi...

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 products it may require ...

Page 7: ...ering 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 1 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: ...teer 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 adapter from s...

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 AI_WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all in...

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: ...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 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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided might r...

Page 12: ...H 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 f...

Page 13: ... 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 engine when stopping t...

Page 14: ...off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip ment on rough rolling terrain or hills 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _ CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire...

Page 15: ...l or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids 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 sea...

Page 16: ... proper operation and per formance 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 replace ment it should be purged after reinstall ation before operating the trac...

Page 17: ... a ground 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 not...

Page 18: ... 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 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 ...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...se com pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling 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 trans axle 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...

Page 21: ...obs 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 TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 2 Reinstall precleaner cartri...

Page 22: ...ter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line Clam CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces ...

Page 23: ...t 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 to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the ...

Page 24: ...__ JVA _Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut 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 is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in ...

Page 25: ...te the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced TO ADJUST BRAKE 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 3 4 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 3 4 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control ...

Page 26: ...xle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not lose 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 purcha...

Page 27: ... Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood Hex Bolt Keps Nut Terminal f Acces_ Door _ _Positive Red _ _ Cable Ter_ _ _ _ _ Negat ve Black Guard _ N 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...

Page 28: ...ow before loosening cable If adjust ment 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 as sembly 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 29: ... 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 dam age 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 car...

Page 30: ... 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 31: ...h 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 C...

Page 32: ... 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 33: ...LTS AC MIN 3600 RPM 3 AMP DC 3660 RPM OHARGENG SYSTEM DISCONNECTED RED I I LE_HTIN_ SYSTEM OUTPUT I 5AM_AC 360ORpM DIODE I ALTERNATOR I 14 VOLTS AC MIN 36OO RPM LIGHTS OFF BROWN HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 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 LIG...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272861 i I I I 41 I I I I I I I I 26 i J I 29 1 16 I i I I I I I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...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 Fin Hex 1 4 20Uncx1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire L...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272861 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 258 212_ 261 18 F30 58 166 208 209 6O 2_ 2d 145 _37 208 chassis_Laser lt st_32 36 ...

Page 37: ...Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 184462 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 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh Hd 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder 166 171875 Screw HwHd Hi Lo 13 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272861 GROUND DRIVE 229 227 218 _ 272 223 223226 21 62 36 32 0 6 52 253 77 32 _4 4_ _ _o drive hydro stJ 50 22 212 70 116 53 55 38 ...

Page 39: ...2 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 229 176451 53 105710X Link Clutch 231 174573 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 241 73930400 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 244 166880 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 250 17060612 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 251 17060516 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 253 179422 62 8883R Cover Pedal 254 178062 63 175410 Pulley Engine 272 17670508 64 173937 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272861 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ I _ _ 41 88 I 29 t3 65 68 67 67 67 15 15 steering_pl It47 40 to 3O 8 4O ...

Page 41: ...g Race Thrust Hardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip Link Drag Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Washer 9 16 x 1 1 16 x 11 Ga Lock Nut Center 3 8 24 Unf Adaptor Steer...

Page 42: ...4 E1 33 123487X Muffler 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 DESCRIPTION Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear Cap Fuel Guage STL...

Page 43: ...6 Unc 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 5 Zinc Bolt...

Page 44: ... 14 13 DESCRIPTION Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E 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 4 10 wheel t 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire...

Page 45: ...long 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered 32 73540600 Nut Cr...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272861 MOWER DECK 67 158 151 46 ii47142 34 0 68 2 117 _ 119 118_ 5 6 19F 21 42 D man t path stl 3 16 10_ 9_ 18 I 21_ 21 23 28 29 _112 _117 24 25 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...olling Wsh Hd 156 169672 31 129963 Washer Spacer 157 169669 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 158 17720408 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 159 STD533717 34 STD533717 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Plat 184 19131410 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 130794 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Uric 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 STD624003 Retainer 169583 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer ...

Page 48: ...18 19 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 E3 30 0 rn _ 0 _ t 0 0 i o_ m r_ z m _F _z mc mN _m I OlD L 1 M CO ...

Page 49: ...pass 114 178797 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 116 170438 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250X 250Tc 117 178799 52 170404 Flat Washer 5 8 Id X 1 00d X 119 170439 05Thk 120 170440 53 170405 Retaining Ring 121 170441 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 55 142977 Spring Helical Compression 122 170442 56 142978 Washer 123 178800 57 150798 20w 50 Oil 124 170444 58 170407 Brake Yoke 59 170408 Rotor Brake 125...

Page 50: ...NE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 26 525_ 287 _ _ 824 220 780 8 447A J 1035_ 1019 LABEL KIT 84 _ 1017_ 304 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 447A_ 445 967 _ 447 447A 50J 163 170 1 84 _ 654 1098 VALVE GASKET SET 276 7 883_ 868_ 1022 163_ 50 ...

Page 51: ...029 I 1100 93 40 7 _ 1022 35 3e 1199 _o_ 240_ 387 918 0 628 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _J _ 276 633 e 987 e 104 672 105 1123 117 _ 1124 _ 137 o16 552 992A 742 404 992A _3_ 691 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633 51 987 137Q o_9_ 159 1123 276 1124 211 562 914_ 108 _ 633 lOS 1123 16o_ 1170 118 975J 137 Q 119_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...EL NUMBER 917 272861 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 334 363 474 332 _ _ 75 1119 573 _ 405 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 3 20 868 943 _ 842 163 _ 276 691 883 7_3 _13_ I_ _ _ 1 1Y8797 697 52 ...

Page 53: ...asher Governor Lever 26 499605 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 222 691023 Bracket Control 26 499606 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 227 691048 Lever Governor Control 26 499607 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 240 691035 Filter Fuel 28 690229 Pin Piston 250 690957 Retainer Breather 29 499583 Rod Connecting 252 690956 Collector Oil 32 690976 Screw Connect...

Page 54: ...72 Q_ Seal Choke Throttle Shaft 1035 691042 Boot Sparkplug 1036 695704 Nut Carburetor 1051 691265 Spacer 1058 274794 Q Gasket Carburetor Plate 1070 691674 Seal Governor Shaft 1090 691293 Screw Ring Gear 1095 694013 Screw Drive Cap 1100 690973 Clip 1119 691183 Pin Locating 1123 690987 Gear Ring 1124 690988 Gear Timing 1126 690991 Retainer E Ring 1127 690992 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1128 690990 Gear Pin...

Page 55: ...ake 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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