Craftsman 917.272075 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...y built engines Before you start the en gine 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 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 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 tow ng objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speedin _ 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 eng...

Page 3: ...such as recks 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 Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely 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 witho...

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 elf 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 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: ... maintain your tractor 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 caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _ W...

Page 7: ...Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 _ 1 Locknut 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 2 20 Steering Boot 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Extension Shaft Seat 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: ...Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely 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...

Page 9: ...raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 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 unoerstano and follow all instructi...

Page 10: ...acing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted Sea TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure th...

Page 11: ...RNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP UGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r l R N H ATrACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CLUTCH ENGAGED L LOW PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...ETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery A i rACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments 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 directio...

Page 13: ... 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 possibility always stop ...

Page 14: ...ES disengage attachment clutch control _ CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Lever Attachemnt Engaged Position Position gh Low Position Disengaged_ PosiUon Deflector Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS _CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any sl...

Page 15: ...dditional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE When starling the engine for the firsttime or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in ...

Page 16: ... ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment 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 notice...

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

Page 18: ...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 19: ...re oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil 2 Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting Oil Drain Valve Closed and Locked _ _J I _...

Page 20: ...n 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 plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating MUFFLER Inspect and replace corro...

Page 21: ...ch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 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 u...

Page 22: ...the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front li...

Page 23: ...n 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 REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Remove belt downward from around engine pulley 4 Pull belt sl...

Page 24: ...r 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 dng securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Ring Axle Cover I Square K...

Page 25: ...ative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Seat 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 push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent ...

Page 26: ... this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limlter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle 1 Be sure you have a clean air tilter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above 2 Start engine and alle...

Page 27: ...m 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 ca...

Page 28: ... wiring 3 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 Hard to start Englnewill not turn over Engine clicks but will not start 1 Fill fuel tank 2 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 Sea To Adju...

Page 29: ...lter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Faulty operator safety presence control system 2 3 4 5 Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and tra...

Page 30: ...nd trash around mandrels 1 Switch is OFF 2 Bulb s or lamp s bumed out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 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 speed 3 Allow grass to...

Page 31: ...SPARK OPNEcR_TOR_ AY 2t PE T UNIT GAP O RAORRELAY 2 _ _ v I _ 2 PLUGS ON _ESENCE _ WIN CYL ENGINES REGULATOR _ wu_w V_OW I_ALTERNATOR 1 BLACK 4 OPERATOR _ _ _J_ HEAOUGHTS i L IGNITION SWITCH POSmON CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE START B S At NONE RUN UGH I B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE RELAY NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272075 ELECTRICAL 25 I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...e Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Kaps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground6 Ga 12 black 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 179722 Hamess Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminalRed 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X AmmeterRectangular 15Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 81 109748X RelayAsm 90 18...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272075 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 208 31 60 74 14 38 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...x 1 2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 150127 Duct Air Engine 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 1 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 80t6UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 Plate ReinfomementSTLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket PntFootrest STLT 145 156524 Rod ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272075 GROUND DRIVE 25 36 ...

Page 37: ... 37 STD571810 38 179114 39 74760648 41 175566 47 127783 48 154407 49 123205X 50 STD523715 51 STD541437 52 S F To41431 53 105710 55 105709X 56 17060620 57 130801 59 169691 61 17120614 62 8883R 63 175410 Rod ParkingBrake Cap ParkingBrake Bracket Transaxle Bolt ShaftAssembly Foot Pedal Beadng Nylon Washer RollPin Pulley Composite Flat Bolt Keeper Belt Idler Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic BellcrankClut...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272075 STEERINGASSEMBLY f _ 42 J J 47 3O ...

Page 39: ...7 8 x 16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 PinCotter 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 100711L Adaptor SteeringWheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 180640 Extension Shaft Steedng 46 121232X C...

Page 40: ... Shield Bm DbrGuard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 137040 38 148315 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 77 19101216 80 74760508 81 73510400 101 105 Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 16...

Page 41: ...Ins 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat AdjWingnut 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 NOTE BracketPnt MountingSwitch BushingSnap BIk Nyl 50 Id BoltRdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bik Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc BoltS...

Page 42: ...odSide Decal V Belt DriveSchematic Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Deck B 42 Decal Batten Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732x427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 Cap Valu...

Page 43: ... Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga 19 139868 6 120183X Beadng Nylong 20 163552 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 31 169865 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 32 73540600 11 139865 LinkAsm Lift LH 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION STD624008 Retainer Spring Unk Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc TrunnionBIkZinc Nut Lockw Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Mower Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Crownlock ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272075 MOWER DECK 113 111 11 4 1 J i I 106 _ 102 103 105 16 1 18 114 _ i 21 115_ _ _112 21 23 24 26 28 27 29 _18 44 ...

Page 45: ...676 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16Ga 153 169674 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 154 169675 44 140088 Guard MandreI LH 155 169671 45 STD624003 Retainer 156 16 9672 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 114 20x 5 8 157 169669 48 133944 Washer Hardened 158 17720408 49 174284 RollerAssembly Cam Follower 159 72140614 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 130794 51 STD541410 Locknut 52 139888 Bolt Shoulde...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272075 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODELNUMBER206 545C 11 I 150 47 157 AIA 46 ...

Page 47: ...sher 627 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 29B 780051 ThrustWasher 762 ID x 031W 82 778333 29C 780199 Anti RotationWasher 632 83 778338 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 85 792154 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 87 788089A Use As Needed 150 788093A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 157 788088A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 _ 180 730229A 34 780194 Bushing 563 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272075 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 1t 10 D _ 16 20 19 18 CRANKCASE_ J 1 10 48 ...

Page 49: ... 11 12 018 02 S M10x1 5x81 5 12 12 108 07 S 18 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 2 12 108 08 S 19 12o326 03 S Hose breather 12 108 09 S 20 M 645020 S Screw hex flange 13 12 067 11 S M6xl 0x20 5 12 067 06 S 21 12 096 07 S Cover valve w nipple 14 12 380 01 S 22 M 545010 S Screw hex flange 15 12 043 05 S M5x0 8xl0 16 M 631005 S 23 12 018 01 S Retainer breather reed 17 12 144 02 S 24 12 402 02 S Reed breather 18...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272075 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 GNITION ELECTRICAL J 7 AIR INTAKE J BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 10 5O ...

Page 51: ... 9 M 545010 S Screw hex flange M5x0 SxlO 2 20 12 584 04 S Module ignition NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 176 44 S Harness wiring 24 518 12 S Lead black 6 12 gauge insulated grip barrel eyelet terminals 12 518 35 S Lead white 36 18 gauge fully insulated push on tab and uninsulatad socket terminals Screw hex flange MSxO Sxl0 6 Washer plain 1 4 Plate blower housing Screw hex flange M5x0 8xlO Cover pinion Housing...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272075 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV490 TYPENUMBER27508 STARTING SYSTEM 1 I 0 g a l ENGINE CONTROLS t 11 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I _ _10 21 2 0 2 12 52 ...

Page 53: ...ew hex flange M6x1 0x25 O Ring lower oil fill tube Screen oil pickup Cover oil pickup screen Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 Valve oil pressure relief Filter oil Plug sq hd solid 3 8 Pump oil O Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 Seal oil P T O end Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8xl 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Incl 11 14 17 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272075 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27508 CRANKSHAFT 0 EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM I 54 ...

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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 slope of the hill ...

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