Craftsman 917.272281 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...ously 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 to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 U S A Visit ourCraftsmanwebsite www sears corn craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ecause of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the nding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speedin_ the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence includmg but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine...

Page 3: ...esponsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such 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 Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower wi...

Page 4: ...le adult Be alert and tum 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 comers shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra ca...

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 recks 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: ... 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 cadng for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _WARNING This tractor is e...

Page 7: ...Mower __ _Ora n _ Leveling For Future Use Wrench I Slope Sheet Bubble Level Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...or is to rolloff skid CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE if this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BA I I ERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knobs 2 Lower seat into operating position...

Page 9: ...ition 6 Start the engine After engine has started move throttle control to idle position 7 Release parking brake 8 Slowly depress forward drive pedal and drive tractor off skid 9 Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake 10 Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow REPOSmON RIGHT REAR GAUGE WHEEL For shipping purposes the right rear gauge wheel assembly ...

Page 10: ...on Battery is propedy prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be propedy inflated for leveling Check mower and ddve belts Be sure they are route...

Page 11: ...RNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVERTE P 1 i l l 0 m FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKINGBRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED o6 o ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNmON CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...o your tractor ATrACHMENT 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 CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used to set forward movement of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL Used for forward movement of tractor REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL o Used for r...

Page 13: ...g tractor to prevent unauthodzed 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 tractor on gra...

Page 14: ...s NOTE Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface 1 Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height See qO ADJUST MOWER CU I FING HEIGHT in this section of manual 2 Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar 3 Lower gauge wheels to ground Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin Gauge wheels should be slight...

Page 15: ...asier starting See the oil viscositychart in the Mamtenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual 15 ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean re gularunleaded gasoline with a mmJmumof 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil wi...

Page 16: ...nsmission 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 PURGETRANSMISSION CAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the...

Page 17: ...The best time to mow your lawn is the early aftemoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun I __ For best results adjust the mower I _____ _ _ _ I cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass I blades For extremely heavy grass tI_ ___ _ _ andreduce your width of cut on each paSSmow slowly o _ Max 1 3 If grass i...

Page 18: ...or abuse or negligence To receive fullvalue from the warranty operator must maintain tractoras instructed in this manual Some adjustments will 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 filter and chec...

Page 19: ...o highest position to allow 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 and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft ...

Page 20: ... wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are notadjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergentoil rated with API service classificationSF SJ Select the oil sSAE viscositygrade according to your expected operating temperature 8AE_ GRAD_ F 4m B I_ 41 II m co lqD4_ft JRK R_N_K i_111_PATI_O K_ f_ MEX r OILCK_E NO...

Page 21: ...t use pressudzed air to clean or dry cartridge Knob_ idle Fr ea_lean_ CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine...

Page 22: ...acket 5 Remove four retainer spdngs from front plate assembly and remove plate 6 Remove retainer spdngs from suspension arms at deck and disen gage arms from deck 7 Raise attachment lift to its highest position 8 Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley 9 Slide mower out from under dght side of tractor Chassis Bracket Retainer Spring TO INSTALL MOWER Be sure tractor is on le...

Page 23: ...dicated Mower is level side to side when bubble is between the two lines in the bubble level If adjustment is necessary under left hand footrest turn lift link adjustment nut above yellow cap in appropriate direction to bring bubble between the lines in the bubble level Remove bubble level from mower and store in a safe place Bubble Between Bubble Level __ _ Level Decal Lines Brake _ Left Hand Ped...

Page 24: ...lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower ...

Page 25: ... installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Disconnect clutch wire harness 3 Remove clutch locater 4 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 5 Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch 6 Pu...

Page 26: ...es Always wear eye protectionwhen around battedes ffyour battery is teo weak to start the engine it shouldbe recharged See BATrERY inthe MAINTENANCE section of this manual ff jumper cables are used for emergency starting 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 vehic...

Page 27: ...side of the grill 4 Insert new lamp assembly and rotate clockwise to lock 5 Reconnect harness to lamp assembly 6 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged widng may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder i...

Page 28: ...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 loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Replace air...

Page 29: ...om 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 c...

Page 30: ... 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 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 Adjustments section lO Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Clean repl...

Page 31: ... grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 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 filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air ...

Page 32: ...d wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt wom damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 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 s...

Page 33: ...Y t i__ _ SPARK IGNITION PLUG UNiT GAP I _ PLUGSON FUELSHUT OFF _ CYL ENGINES IF SO EQUIPPED LIGHTS L _ J LIC PTO SWITCH F C GeB H REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED GLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING GFC DA 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272281 26 40 if i j I f I I I J 34 ...

Page 35: ...ight 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps He 1 4 20 UNC 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 175442 Switch Ignition 33 175447 Key 40 179737 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt Fin He 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 175500 Ammeter 46 177501 Hourmeter 50 178461 Switch Pto 55 17490508 Scrow Thdrol 5116 18x 1 2 79 1...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272281 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 42 29 215 39 2O9 166 2O 23 2OO 3 2O9 36 ...

Page 37: ...6 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 BracketAsm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174988 Bracket Pivot Hood 42 172545X599 Lens I h 43 172544X599 Lens Rh 58 174993 Duct Hood 60 STD533707 BoltRdhd Sqnk3 8 16UNCx3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16 UNC 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh Hd 1 4 142 17570_ Plate Reinforcement 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod PivotChassis...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272281 GROUNDDRIVE 32 _52 253 77 F 241 244 226 62 36 24 26 26 22 38 ...

Page 39: ...36 128903 52 73680500 NUt Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 237 170165 53 10b 10X Link Clutch 238 175807 55 105709X Spring Retum Clutch 239 17490508 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 240 175610 57 140_294 V Belt GroundDrive 241 73930400 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 242 74780412 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 243 178289 62 123533 Cover Pedal 244 166880 63 175417 Pulley Engine 250 17060612 65 10040700 Washer 253...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272281 STEERINGASSEMBLY 88 J I 29 67 lO 36 4o 43 40 ...

Page 41: ... 19111216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 34 STITo51131 Washer Lock Hvy Spr 5 16 35 73540500 CrownlockNut5 16 24 Unf 36 155105 Bushing Stasdng 37 152g_7 Screw 38 175140X418 Insert Stasnng Wheel 40 ST0541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 159945 Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 174530X418 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x t 1 4 x 16 Gauge 46 121232X Cap Spindle 65 160_67 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72140618...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272281 ENGINE 32 14 38 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester I 42 ...

Page 43: ... 16 11050600 Washer Lock External Tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Browning DebrisGuard 25 175440X505 Choke Control 26 3920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor 31 179022 Tank Fuel 32 179124X418 CapAsm Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 41 139277 Stem Fuel Tank 45 17000612 Screw HexwshThdr 3 6 16 x 3 4 62 10040500 W...

Page 44: ...ivot Seat 15 121249X Spacer Split Bolt 16 123740X Spring Washer 13 32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 17 12397 6X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Clip Push In Hinged 18 124238X Cap Spdng Seat Nut 21 171852 Boll Shou der 5 16 19 UNC Spdng Seat 22 STD541431 Nut Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Gauge Pan Seat 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 Knob Seat Bracket Swi...

Page 45: ...Beti Schematic 183252 1837 53 12 9 22 DESCRIPTION Decal Replc Decal Battery Diehard Decal Panel Side Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Gdlle ReflectorRH Decal Fender Oper Cruise Decal Deck Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH Pad FootrestRH Decal By Pass Lt Hydro OwneCsManual English Owner sManual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 177750 ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272281 LIFT ASSEMBLY 37 38 4O 41 13 4 6 13 19 13 32 19 32 4 46 ...

Page 47: ...erSpring 15 175562 Plate Asm Suspension Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion FrontSusp 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 ArmAsm SuspensionMower 20 163552 RetainerSpdng 31 169865 Trunion Sups Arm Beadng Pivot 32 73540600 Nut Crowniock3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer HeightIndicator 37 123935X PlugHole 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 2 x 10 Ga ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272281 MOWERDECK 140 117 11 137 21 25 I h 1 h 29 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...hd Roll Dod Pt Hex t44 158634 31 129963 Washer Spacer 145 165888 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 146 171977 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 148 169022 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 149 165898 37 STD551037 Washer 13i32x13 16x16Ga 150 19091216 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 159 72140614 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 182 179129 45 STD624003 Retainer 183 163552 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 130794 54 1...

Page 50: ...18 124 6 Sealant Jolt d etancheb 57 20W50 Oil 78 80Z OZ de 78 820 d Huile 127 Seal and O ring Kit Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu 88 128 i 0 I oi oO m_ r M ZF z _c W m_ _m ...

Page 51: ... Bypass Actuator 116 170438 49 170401 Arm Bypass 117 178799 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 Extemal 119 170439 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 120 170440 52 170404 Flat Washer 5 81dx 1 00d x 05 121 170441 Thk 122 170442 53 170405 RetainingRing 123 178800 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 124 170444 55 142977 Spring Helical Compression 125 170445 56 142978 Washer 126 170446 57 150798 20w 50Oil 127 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272281 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165 E1 89g1 213_ 216 1 oi _ 878 87 tL 718 I 1019 L ABEL Kn 3O4 1017_ 89 305_ 447 _340 1095 VALVEGASKET SET 52 ...

Page 53: ...DEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165 E1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 L _ _ _ J 276 _ 633e 987 104 117 __ 1124 gG Q 137 s s2A 742 4O4O 691 0 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 _ _e 987 D 150 276 0 1124 _ 2tt _1_ 108 t_ I _ t 11311130 S6 _ _ _ _ It7 B 276 0 118 f 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272281 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165 E1 7 T 4O5 48 358 ENGINE GASKET KiT 3_ 163 275 O 691 o 797 Y 54 ...

Page 55: ...696376 Gear Governor 26 697683 Ring Set Piston Standard 220 690412 Washer Govemor Lever 26 697684 Ring Set Piston 010 222 691023 Bracket Control Oversize 227 691048 Lever GovernorControl 26 697685 Ring Set Piston 020 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve Oversize 240 695666 Filter Fuel 26 697686 Ring Set Piston 030 250 690957 Retainer Breather Oversize 252 690956 Collector Oil 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 265...

Page 56: ...rnor Shaft 1051 691265 695 693149 Screw Ring Gear 1058 274794 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1070 691058 703 691010 Clip 1090 691293 718 690959 Pin Locating 1095 694013 726 499612 Gear Ring 1100 690973 729 694123 Clip W lre 1119 691183 741 690980 Gear Timing 1123 6909870 1 742 590328 Retalner ERing 750 696999 Screw _OilPump Cover 1124 6909880 1 783 693058 Gear Pinion 788 691039 Bracket Fuel Pump 1126 ...

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Page 59: ...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 elope of the hill ...

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