Craftsman 917.272080 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ... engine which operates differently from previously 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsm...

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 contained in the owner s manual o Engine fuel ...

Page 3: ...0 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to toss of contro and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If y...

Page 4: ...utely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Never run a machine inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good cond...

Page 5: ...re it cannot contact spark plug _1_ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor_ CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose tractio...

Page 6: ...in 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 _i_WARNING...

Page 7: ...el 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Steering j Boot 1 Locknut 5 16 18 V _ _ Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x t 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Slope Sheet Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette For Future Use ...

Page 8: ...t Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknuto Tighten securely 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3o 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 shaft extension 5 Position st...

Page 9: ...on 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmis sion See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5oRemove banding holding deflector shield up against tracton TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls WARNING Before starting re...

Page 10: ...SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See 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 that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist c All assembly instructions have ...

Page 11: ...ING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST OVER TEMP LIGHT UNLOCKED FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HiGH CLUTCH ENGAGED G _ IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ...or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT 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 MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION...

Page 13: ...n ignition key 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 gras To eli...

Page 14: ...isengage 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 Engaged Attachemnt Lift Lever High Position _Low Position Disengag_ Position Deflector Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS d CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any s...

Page 15: ...RNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasoho 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 To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or Iongerr Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run unt...

Page 16: ...nside the transmission 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 reinstalla tion before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake seL 2o Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position See TO TRANS...

Page 17: ...hat will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f 1 Win J MULCHING MOWINGTIPS 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 noticed Also...

Page 18: ...soil Do not ovo_ghter_ GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover 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 properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of thi...

Page 19: ...s mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades_ BLADE REMOVAL 1_ Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex 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 hex bolt...

Page 20: ...ther materials To prevent damage to seals do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxte was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxte Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center departmento 2O ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality d...

Page 21: ... operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Remove knob and cover 2 Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 3 Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge 4 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 5 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Allow it to dry 6 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to ...

Page 22: ... each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fue flow to carbure tor replacement is require 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor_ 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline_ Clamp __ Fuel Filter ___f CLE...

Page 23: ... chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9_ Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor_ Small Retainer Spring Clutch Spring_ IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove t...

Page 24: ...rear when 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 Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 o If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link...

Page 25: ...rake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual 2o Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades 4 Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwar...

Page 26: ... retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover_ NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retaining Rinc Axle Cover Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY JuLCAUTION Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Kee...

Page 27: ... the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plugqn fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 To replace reverse above procedure _ Hood i Headlight Wire _ Connector ENGINE Maintenance repa...

Page 28: ...unning and shift motion contro lever in neutral N position 3 Idle speed setting With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1750 RPM_ If engine idles too slow or fast turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained 4 Idle fuel needle se_i_ g With throttle control lever in slow position turn idle fuel adjustment needle in clockwise until engine begins...

Page 29: ...essential fue system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experiance indicates that 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 and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel...

Page 30: ...t 2 Throttle in CHOKE position_ 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 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 Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears o...

Page 31: ...th fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Check all wiring 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 15 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Replace blade mandrel 3o Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts 1o Check wiring switches a...

Page 32: ...on 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 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 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 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolto 7 C...

Page 33: ...ITION UNIT BLACK REGULATOR _ SPARK PLUG GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES YELLOW ALTERNATOR t I I IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE O_F M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B At A2 L RUN B At HONE START I S A1 NONE RELAY 85 86 SOLENOID HEADLIGHTS BLA f 0 NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS OPERATOR IESENCE RELAY 2 CLUE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272080 27 I I 26 I f 34 ...

Page 35: ...t Hex Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Case Battery Mech Hinge Switch interlock N Opn N Opn Harness Light Socket includes 4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cabie Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 20 Amp Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive Switch Ignition Key ignition Harness ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammete...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272080 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 208 31 207 60 3 74 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...mper Hood Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash L H Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H HoodAssembly BumperHood Washer 13 32 x 13 t6 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Duct Air Engine PiL LT Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crownlock 3 8q 6 U...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272080 GROUND DRIVE 52 3O 26 19 _6 25 37 36 35 i 84 _ 55 61 38 ...

Page 39: ...olt I68 165492 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 169 165580 52 STD5414 31 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18Unc I97 169613 53 105710X Link Clutch 198 169593 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 199 169612 56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3 8q6 x lq 4 200 72140508 57 140294 V Belt 202 72110612 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 212 145212 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 140186 Pulley Engine 64 7t170764 Bolt ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272080 STEERING ASSEMBLY 39 k i t 11 27 j t7 4O 25 46 10 3B 67 67 43 40 ...

Page 41: ... 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Washer Lock Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8q6 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x...

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Page 43: ...utting 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown Kohler Modet No CV490 27505 Muffler Gasket Kohter Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel PIug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Fue Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Bolt Hex Hd...

Page 44: ...Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Sw_tch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 2t 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 t 27018X Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 t 2 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Range 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shouider 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x I 3 16 x 12 Ga ...

Page 45: ... 177387 177388 Decal Lower Dash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lilt Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal By Pass LT Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s ManuaI Spanish WHEELS TIRES KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Ite...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272080 LIFI ASSEMBLY 4 6 31 J_ 32 12 19 13 2O IS 15 46 ...

Page 47: ... 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Piunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130 7 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Sprin g 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crowniock 3 8 24 NOTE All component di...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272080 MOWER DECK 34 147 142 t 148 113 116 119 142 118 l 149 1 2 16 21 22 23 i 24 25 26 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...31335 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 148 169022 Washer Spacer 149 165898 Pulley Mandret 150 19091216 Nut Topiock Flanged 51 169670 Bolt 152 169676 Fastner Christmas Tree 153 169674 Pultey Idler Fiat 154 169675 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x t6 Ga 155 169671 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 156 169672 Guard MandreLLoH 157 169669 Retainer 158 17720410 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 159 72140614 Washer Hardened 130794 Rofler...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272080 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 50 ...

Page 51: ...5 X 1 575 X 625 Nylon Insert 32 170389 SleeveBearing Outboard 81 170423 Wedge Friction Pack 75xl 750x 625 82 170424 Clip Washer 316xl 50x 1046 33 142991 Washer 3 4 id X 1 1 20d X Plated 13 Thk 83 161162 Pin Standard Headless 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X11 39 Key R H 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank 36 170392 Shaft Axle 75 X1699 Key LH 86 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272080 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490_ TYPE NUMBER 27505 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER j 1 2 5 lO 52 ...

Page 53: ... breather 11 Screw hex flange 12 M6xl 0x20 5 Cover valve w nipple Screw hex flange 13 M5x0 8x 10 Retainer breather reed Reed breather 12 086 15_S 25 237 14 S 12 326 03 S M 645020 S 12 096 07 S M 545010 S 12 018 01 S 12 402 02 S 23 24 14 15 16 17 18 19 12 874 11 S 12 874 08 S 12 874 09 S 12 018 02 S 12 108 07 S 12 108 08 S 12 108 09 S 12 067 11 S 12 067 06 S 12 380 01 S 12 043 05 S M 631005 S 12 44...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272080 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27505 iGNITION ELECTRICALJ Q_z AIR INTAKE I 9 I 17 3 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESJ t iL 12 3 4 5 2 i 6 _ 5 1 D 8 54 ...

Page 55: ...ble 2 NO NO 19 M 545010 S Screw hex flange 1 12 281 01 S M5x0 8xt0 2 2 25 34 _03 S Module ignition 3 12 096 24 S 20 12 584_04 S NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 176 44 S 24 518 12 S Harness wiring Lead black 6 12 gauge_ insulated grip barrel eyelet terminals Lead white 36 18 gauge fully insulated push on tab and uninsulated socket terminals 12 518 35_S 4 12 083_t2 S 5 12 100 08 S 6 12 083 10 S 7 12 743_12 S 8 1...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272080 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27505 ITARTINGSYSTEMJ I I D 3 l II I_11 ENGINE CONTROLS I 11 I OIL PAN LUBRICATION j 1 1 O __4 6 ___ s 2 4 58 ...

Page 57: ... hex flange M6x1 0x25 O Ring lower oil fitl 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 TO end Screw hex flange M8xl 25x45 1t Screw hex_ flange M8xl 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Incl t1 14 I7 ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTI...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272080 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27505 ii nnnn n 1 CRANKSHAFT j n l i i FUEL SYSTEM I 1 17 16 1t u iiii I hi UUll EXHAUST J inl 6 7 J 8 5 lO 8 58 ...

Page 59: ...2 S Connector straight 17 12 353 01 S Line fuel 1 1 4 18 12 123 19 S Line metal fuel 19 M 545010 S Screw hex flange 20 12 154 01 S Clip 21 41 353 18 S Line fuel 2 5 8 22 47 154 01 S Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5x0 8x10 Washer lock 1 4 Kit float Kit carburetor repair Gasket carburetor Gasket air cleaner Gasket bowl Gasket bowl screw Seat solenoid Kit solenoid repair ...

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