Craftsman 917.272951 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...Maintenance Repair Parts 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 SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ankshaft 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 engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel s...

Page 3: ...valuate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to toss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remov...

Page 4: ...ing Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Be sure the area is clear of other Remove obstacles such as rocks tree people before mowing Stop machine if anyon...

Page 5: ...our purchase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabil ity and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained techni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The ins...

Page 6: ...ing Sleeve Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Mower l___Front Link Assemblies 4 Retainer Springs single loop 3 Retainer Springs double loop Gauge Wheels 2 Shoulder Bolts _ 2 Wheels 2 Centerlock Nuts 2 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 6 ...

Page 7: ...make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below 1 9 16 wrench 1 Pliers 1 1 2 wrench 1 Utility knife 1 3 4 socket with drive ratchet 1 Tire pressure gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means from your point of view when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible lo...

Page 8: ...and large flat washer previously removed Tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel 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 HOWTOSETUPYOURTRACTOR CHECK BATTERY Lift hood to raised position If this battery is put into service after month and yea...

Page 9: ...ts highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Roll tractor forward off skid TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID Operation section for location and function of controls _t WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area B sure the ar...

Page 10: ...ont of mower to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown Slide left side of mower back and install the unattached front link in top hole of the L H front mower bracket Retain with single loop retainer spring as shown Place the R H suspension arm on inward pointing deck pin If necessary rock and raise front of mower to align dec...

Page 11: ...o 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 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were over...

Page 12: ...FAST SLOW WARNING ENG NEON ENG NEOFF O LPRESSURE G TSON OVI_ F FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE ATrACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREEWHEEL AutomaticModels only 12 ...

Page 13: ...mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THRO I rLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor RANGESHIFT LEVER Allow...

Page 14: ...to OFF 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 OFF will cause the battery to be discharged 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 po...

Page 15: ... operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut oft the engine Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift control Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the ...

Page 16: ... See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may Occur ACAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it w...

Page 17: ... Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate englne at full throttle when mowlng 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 es well as the quality of cut desired 17 When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attac...

Page 18: ...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 propedy maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spar...

Page 19: ...E For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 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 Reassemble h...

Page 20: ...threads If necessary fill with SAE 30 motor oil API SF SG or SH Replace filler plug Reassemble wheel to hub ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 30 _L _ 10 O 10 30 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Chang...

Page 21: ...RVICE CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged cartridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartridge Remove nut and cartridge plate Reinstall the prs cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud Replace if necessary Reassemble air cleaner cartridge plate and nut Reinstall air clean...

Page 22: ...wer deck is to be mountedon the tractor remove the front links TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual Adjustment Lift Nuts Links TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual If tires are o...

Page 23: ...t front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front links NOTE Each full turn of nut G will change dim P by approximately 3 8 Recheck side to side adjustment j ao0ro Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake Remove screws from left hand mandrel cover and remove cover Roll belt over...

Page 24: ...ide years of service The clutch has a built in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center department Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in OFF position Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space ...

Page 25: ...o electd clutch pulley IMPORTANT Check brake adjustment Clutching Rat Idler Engine Belt Keeper Transaxle _p Belt jr _ Engin_ Twists Belt Pulley f J iPulle_ Keeper _As Viewed from Bottom TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly sec...

Page 26: ...e POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries PosiU...

Page 27: ...on to its lowest position Adjustment Bolt Spring I Headlight Wire ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and sys tems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non read engine repair establish ment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The ...

Page 28: ... TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual With engine off tum idle fuel adjusting needle in clockwise closing it finger tight and then tum out counterclockwise 1 turn FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 28 The high idle is set at th...

Page 29: ...ential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moistur which leads to separation and formatior of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the f...

Page 30: ...s CORRECTION Fill fuel tank 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean repla...

Page 31: ...or out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Worn bent or loose blade Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged part s Faulty operator safety presence control system Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 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 wi...

Page 32: ...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 Replace blade _ghten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower d...

Page 33: ... L I mACK RELAY 1 L NE _ _I_ IGNITION e U T FUE_ SHUT_ F IGNITION SWITCH WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING ELACK OliN SPARK PLUGS GAP 2 PLUGS N CYL ENGINES SOLENOID CHARGE4G SYSTEM OUTFUT ___ 16 AMP I X O 3800 RPM _ PTO SWITCH C G B H C FIB EIA O RELAY REGULATOR 21 VOLTS AC e _o RFM REGULAT...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272951 22 70 I I_ I 16 33 I I t 28 _ I I _ I 34 ...

Page 35: ...4152J Bulb Light 24 4014J Cable Battery 25 146686 Cable Battery 26 08824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 163968 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 170238 Hamess Ign 41 17720408 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 169416 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 70 170251 Harness Engine 7...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU MBER 917 272951 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 37 148 47 122 1 i 58 17 g0 7 150 17 144 122 43_ _ 52 139___ _ _17 28 32 7 21 17 16 33 _ _ 139 86 17 36 ...

Page 37: ...ngine Support Rear 139 161330 35 19111116 Washer 11 32x11 16x16Ga 140 163806 36 74780512 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 141 163805 37 167285X558 Fender 142 161897 39 136961 Bracket Axle Front 144 161900 40 156111 Bracket Support Axle Engine 145 19131414 42 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 147 162967 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 148 164655 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 150 161237 45 154913 Brac...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272951 GROUND DRIVE 4O 41 29 36 28 17 13 69 _ i Ty 62 23 4 38 ...

Page 39: ... Washer 13 32x13 16 x 16 Ga 54 161590 Clutch Arm Assembly 16 143012 Set Screw 1 4 26 x 3 4 55 105706X Beadng Idler 17 126909X Spring 56 137153 V Bell 18 137104 Lever Brake 57 141756 Bracket Shift Rod Hi Lo 19 136926 Cam Brake Disc 59 122253X Shift Rod Hi Lo 21 23260412 Screw Flal Head 1 4 28 x 3 4 60 122268X Spring Clip Connecting Link 22 633A109 Gearshift Lever Assembly 61 137524 Pulley Transaxle...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272951 STEERING ASSEMBLY 23 22 15 34 32 14 1313 I I X 7 6 40 ...

Page 41: ...x 16 Ga Ring Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hax 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 SpacerBearingAxleFront Nut LockFlange 518 11Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer LockHvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut LockCenter 3 3 24 UNF ShaftAsm Steering Rod Asm Tie BallJ BallVgt Inc Key No 36 40 Oraglink Ball JointSol_ Vgt SupportAsm SteadngVgt Boot Stearing Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg BIk Screw Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Ca...

Page 42: ...Lo 13 16 x 3 4 Control Choke Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Bushing Stem Tank Fuel _3 10 40 48 38 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 28 7834R Fuel Line 29 132920 Spark Arrester Kit 35 10010500 WasherSplif 37 123487X Clamp Hose 38 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 114 39 17490636 Scraw Tr 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 UNC 40 17490664 Screw 1 r 3 8 16 x 4 UNC 41 126197X Washer 1 1 20D x 15 32 IB x ...

Page 43: ...olt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 17 123976X Clip Push In Hinged 16 19171912 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 19 166369 Spdng Seat Cprsn 20 124238X Bolt 5 16 18Uncx 3 4 w Sems 21 171852 Pan Seat 22 STD541431 Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap NOTE DESCRIPTION Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Split Spring Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Washer 17 32xl 3 16xl 2 Ga Knob Seat Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 1...

Page 44: ...113 18 Decal Engine Far 17 24 113 30 Decal HP Engine 19 138047 Decal Battery 23 106202X Reflector Taillight 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Lift Handle 157199X428 Pad Footrest 174593 Manual Owner s English 174594 Manual Owner s Spa nish 3 7 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X427 Rim Assembly Front 11 106277X427 Rim Assembly Rear 4 8134H Tube Fr...

Page 45: ...Lift Nut HexJam 3 8 16 Uric Bracket Spring Assist Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Bolt Adjust Spring Assist Bolt Fin Hax 3 8 16 x 1 Unk Front KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 23 STD624008 Retainer Spring 24 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 25 130171 Trunnion 26 73680800 Nut Cmwnlock 1 2 13 Unc 29 150233 Trunnion Infln Height 30 116807X Nut Special 31 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 32 137150 Spring Comp...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272951 46 49 41 46 45 45 47 116 117 L 117 34 31_ I 21 21 24 25 26 18 8 46 ...

Page 47: ...6 Baffle Vortex Mower 46 116 137644 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 UNC 117 133957 Stiffener Bracket 118 73930600 Bracket Deflector 119 19121414 Cap Sleeve 126 144948 Spring Torsion Deflector 127 146763 Nut Push Deflector Clipping 166209 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Rod Hinge Screw Thd Rolling Washer Hd Washer Spacer Mower Vented 143651 Pulley Mandrel Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Anchor Spdng Deck 46 DESCRIPTIO...

Page 48: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272951 2 80 3 5 2O 4 6 48 ...

Page 49: ...e Plug 1 2 14 N P T Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Oil Seal Pipe Plug 1 4 18 N P T Needle Bearing Needle Bearing Needle Beadng KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 52 53 54 55 56 8119M 4220R 4209R 4213R 4442R 57 4195R 58 4214R 59 4194R 60 7528R 61 4208R 62 4207R 63 7398H 64 4203R 65 4204R 66 2898J 67 12000033 68 4205R 69 4206R 70 1370H 71 633A69 72 139120 73 4201R 74 12000008 75 1153R 77 6803J 79 1167R 80 7336070...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272951 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV20S TYPE NUMBER 65551 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 13 31 32 _ 3 30 _ 28 I 29 _ 8 t5_ _t0 2_ I CRANCASE I 21 0 50 ...

Page 51: ...ncludes 28 30 33 crew hex flange M5xO 6x16 2 Strap breather Bracket breather separator Spacer Fitting Hose breather Hose breather Clamp hose 2 33 24 112 12 34 24 294 06 35 24 326 13 36 24 326 14 37 X 426 9 1 24 032 01 2 3 24 294 13 4 12 380 17 5 24 067 13 24 067 14 6 24 874 01 24 874 02 24 874 03 7 24 108 01 24 108 02 24 108 03 8 24 018 01 9 12 422 09 12 422 13 12 422 07 12 422 08 12 422 10 12 422...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 272951 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV20S TYPE NUMBER 65551 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL I 0 4 1 s _T _ II BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I _1 j I AIR INTAKE I 14 15 13 I 1t 52 ...

Page 53: ... BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 54 027 95 Housing blower Incl M 0545010 24 06 36 2 24 100 02 Nut plastic 2 3 M 0545020 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 2 4 M 0545016 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 5 5 M 0551016 Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 6 M 0645016 Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 6 7 24 146 02 Plate backing 2 side 8 24 146 08 Plate backing 1 side 9 24 063 20 Baffle cylinder barrel 2 side 10...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272951 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV20S TYPE NUMBER 65551 STARTING SYSTEM I 2 6 T Q T 8 ENGINE CONTROLS I OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I 17 I 11 t2 54 ...

Page 55: ... throttle control Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 Spring throttle limiter Lever choke Washer spring 1 4 Screw hex cap M4x0 7x25 Linkage choke 1 SM 0642025 2 24 090 14 3 M 0641060 4 24 089 01 5 25 158 08 6 24 079 04 7 25 158 11 8 M 0547050 9 24 089 03 10 24 126 56 11 M 0645016 12 12 237 01 13 M 0545016 14 24 090 07 15 24 466 01 16 24 089 18 17 M 0446030 18 24 090 13 19 M 0545020 20 24 089 38 21 24 090 0...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272951 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV20S TYPE NUMBER 65551 CRANKSHAFT I 2 11 FUEL SYSTEM I 1 EXHAUST I I I t4 56 ...

Page 57: ...24 041 14 M 0629095 M 0641060 47 154 01 24 353 03 X 426 9 24 086 12 24 393 04 24 100 01 25 353 03 24 050 02 Kit carburetor w gaskets Includes 2 4 Gasket carburetor Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately Includes 24 757 18 24 053 25 24 757 19 24 757 20 24 757 22 Gasket air cleaner base Stud M6x1 0x95 2 Nut hex flange M6 x 1 0 2 Clip cable Line fuel 10 518 2 Clamp hose 6 S...

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Page 59: ... NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not J greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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