Craftsman 917.272912, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...usly built engines Before you start the 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: ...cause 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 engi...

Page 3: ...wn 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 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 Sl...

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: ...urn 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 stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Be not turn on slopes unless necessary an...

Page 6: ...ON 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 repair from time to time That s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense Here s...

Page 7: ...Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Locknut 1 2 20 Seat 1 Large Flat Washer _St_eritg 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Extension Shaft 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...on 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 steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering s...

Page 9: ...ttachment lift lever to its highest po sition 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 un derstand and follow all instructions in...

Page 10: ...nd Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual J CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction f...

Page 11: ...ult 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 indicatesa hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might ...

Page 12: ...charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH 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 CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGN...

Page 13: ...tion 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 possibili...

Page 14: ...eel 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 running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 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 wi...

Page 15: ... 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 season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner ...

Page 16: ...e 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 desired ...

Page 17: ...een 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 Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or...

Page 18: ...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 lock washer...

Page 19: ...ADES 1o 1 1_ 2o _o 4 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE o_ v_sc ch_fl e 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 25 hours of...

Page 20: ...peration more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cool ing 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 plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace...

Page 21: ... 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 Small Retainer Clutch Spring Small Retainer Clutch Spring _ Spring _ _ Retainer 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 square hole in frame TO INST...

Page 22: ... must remain equal in length When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment _g _ Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length t E mru 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 wi...

Page 23: ...e Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center Arm 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 m...

Page 24: ...ssbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPA...

Page 25: ...lowing a 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 In...

Page 26: ...OL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below 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 cl...

Page 27: ...rming 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 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbu...

Page 28: ...tale or dirty fuel 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 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...

Page 29: ...s and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 2 3 4 5 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain f...

Page 30: ...amp s burned out 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 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow g...

Page 31: ...NAj_ 5 AMP AC 3600 Rp M DIODE ALTERNATOR I ORANGE J 14 VOLTS AC M_N 3600 RpM UGHTS 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 LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDE...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272912 ELECTRICAL I I I I 42 i I 41 22 26 I I I I I I I I I i I I i I I I I I I I J I 33 _ I I I I I I I I 29 I I I I I 7 16 I I I F i I I I I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...t Socket 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 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch lgn 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Pin Hex 1 4 20Uncx1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protec...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272912 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 31 28 58 5 39 222 208 64 1 219 3 14 3 208 chassis Laser It st t 10 34 ...

Page 35: ...8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Panel Dash R H ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Lecknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 Unc Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Pivot Bracket Assembly Bracket Pivot Laser Lt Air Duct Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Unc x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Ke...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272912 GROUND DRIVE 197 e 32 2 3536 25 19 29 212 7O 116 65 64 34 48 53 26 27 drive fender stlt_23 36 ...

Page 37: ... V Groove Plastic 164 19091010 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry Stl 165 165623 49 123205X Retainer_ Belt 188 186880 50 72110612 Bolt Cart Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 168 165492 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 Uric 169 165580 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 Uric 170 178394 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16x1 1 4 202 72110614 5...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272912 STEERING J J 88 I 29 17 47 65 67 67 67 68 steering_pl lt 42 43 38 ...

Page 39: ... 7 8 x16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 STD541537 Gripco Nut 41 100711L Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 183226 Fitting G...

Page 40: ...96 No 407777 0174 E1 33 123487X Muffler Exhaust 34 106082X Exhaust Asm Left 37 8543R Exhaust Asm Right 38 181654 Bolt 5 16 18unc x 3 4 W Sems 39 109227X Shield Browning 45 17000612 Gasket Muffler 72 183906 Tube Drain Oil Easy 81 73510400 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Shield Brn Dbr Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf DESCRIPTION Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Guage Clamp Ho...

Page 41: ...aft Assembly Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Gauge Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Link Lift LH Link Lift R H Retainer Spring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Cr...

Page 42: ... Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk 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 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 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 43: ...t Dr SCh Tractor Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Sears Decal Deck Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 4 10 wheel I 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 106732X624 278H 9040H 8 106108X624 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 DESCRIPTION Valve Cap ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272912 MOWER DECK 157 153 1 156 68 46 z 142 i147 _m 106_ 102 103 105 103 _ _ J 1011_ 104 106 2 16 21 23 24 25 29 27 5 6 42 D man t path stlt 3 44 ...

Page 45: ...52 169676 31 129963 Washer Spacer 153 169674 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 154 169675 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 155 169671 34 STD533717 Bolt 156 169672 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 157 169669 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 158 17720408 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 159 STD533717 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 STD624003 Retainer 184 19131410 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 13...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272912 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 8 157 47 _ 31A 15 18 4 34 79 46 ...

Page 47: ...3 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 Flat Washer 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 563 ID x 062W 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 66 776422 Input Shaft 27 792035 Retaining Ring 67 776396 Shifter Bra...

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Page 50: ...L NUMBER 917 272912 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 74I_ 3341_ 1070 _1005 851 474 332 7oo 573 _ 405 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 868 20 7_ 943_ 163 276 691 802 510J 513 _ 783 _ _ l _ 697 50 ...

Page 51: ...sher Governor Lever 26 499605 Ring Set Piston 010 nOversize 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 52: ...0981 Rod Push Steel 617 691917 SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1026A 690982 Rod Push Aluminum 628 690960 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1027 492932 Filter Oil 633 690998 Q_SeaI Choke Throttle Shaft 1029 690972 Arm Rocker 635 66538 Boot Sparkplug 1035 691042 Shaft Pump 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1036 695704 Label Emission 668 691215 Spacer 1051 691265 Ring Retaining 672 690234 Q Gasket Carburetor Plate 1058 27...

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Page 55: ... 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 of...

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