Craftsman 917.272140 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 equip ment 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 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...y service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip ment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a st...

Page 3: ...e edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Donottrytostabilizethemachineby putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that child...

Page 4: ...d turn machine off 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 rocks 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 ...

Page 5: ...ssemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able 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 section...

Page 6: ...n full size 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 4 Retainer Springs single loop 3 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Screws 10 x 5 8 2 Lock Washers 10 2 Weld Nuts 10 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 6 ...

Page 7: ...ring Wheel i Pads Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder 2 Washers Bolts 3 8 x 718x 14 Gauge 2 Gauge Wheels __I I I 2 Latch Hook Assemblies Slope Sheet 2 Keys Q 2 Center lock Nuts Stee_ng Sleeve Steedng Sleeve E_en_on _ 0_ Steedng Wheel Inse_ 2 Front Link Assemblies 7 ...

Page 8: ...ID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide the steering sleeve over the steer ing shaft Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel Position steering wheel so cress bars are horizontal left to dght and slide onto adapter Secure steering wheel to s...

Page 9: ...orrect tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK BRAKE 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 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Be sure tractor is on level surface a...

Page 10: ...r spring Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspen sion Raise mower to highest position Assemble gauge wheels See TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS in the Operation section of this manual Double Loop Chassis Retainer Spring Bracket Outward pointing Shoulder deck pins Bolt CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING i...

Page 11: ...ns have been completed v No remaining loose parts in carton t Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps t Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely _ All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory v Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results 33res must be properly infl...

Page 12: ...RSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKINGBRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATrACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATrACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ...chments mounted to your tractor CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower...

Page 14: ...tle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Tum 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 tra...

Page 15: ...tempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift con trol Start mower blades by engaging attach ment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen _age attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equi...

Page 16: ... 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 emp tied 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 In...

Page 17: ...ommended that the trans mission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission 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 lion before operating the tractor Place tractor safely on level surface w...

Page 18: ...hat will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment 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 noticed Also the mul...

Page 19: ..._lhtOn 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 O adjustments will need to be made periodi E earin cally to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this man...

Page 20: ... 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 hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT treated Trailing Edge FlatWasher Lock Blade bolt is grade 8 heat Mandrel Assembly Center Hole Star _ Hex Bolt AGrade 8 heat treatedbo...

Page 21: ...h 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 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one _ear heck the crankc...

Page 22: ... every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year Unscrew old filter by turning counter clockwise Use a suitable container to catch oil Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to rubber gasket on replacement oil filter Install replacement oil filter by turning clockwise until rubber gasket contacts mounting surface then tighten filter an additional 1 2 t...

Page 23: ...plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Tum height adjustment knob to lowest setting Lower mower to its lowest position Remove retainer spring holding anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disen gage anti swaybar from bracket Remove retainer spdngs from suspen sion arms at deck and disengage arms from deck Raise attachment lift to its highest posi tion Remove two...

Page 24: ... 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 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lo...

Page 25: ...er arm and away bar bracket Install new belt in lower groove of left hand mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandrel pulley as shown Roll belt over right hand mandrel pulley Make sure belt is in all grooves properly Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and reinstall right hand mandrel cover Reinstall mower to tractor See INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual ...

Page 26: ...n Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off While holding motion control lever in place loosen the adjustment bolt Move motion control lever to the neutral N lock gate position Tighten adjustment belt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower de...

Page 27: ...art other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each bat tery 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 TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charg...

Page 28: ... factory high speed set ting can be dangerous If you think the _verned eed needs en_ine g_ high sr adjusting contact your nearest AUTHO RIZED service center department which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments Stop ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by ...

Page 29: ...el system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience 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 dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel li...

Page 30: ... air filter Low oil level dirtyoil CORRECTION Fillfuel 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 refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all widng See ToAdjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized serv...

Page 31: ...oo fast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Worn bent or loose blade Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refillwith fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screenfiins Clean replace muffler Check all wiring See ToAdjust C...

Page 32: ...heel control in disen gaged position Motion drive belt worn dam aged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle controlnot set at SLOW positionfor 30 sec onds before stoppingengine CORRECTION Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in this manual Clean around mandrels to open vent ...

Page 33: ...LUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES RELAY IGNmON SWITCH POSITION IIRCUIT MAKE OFF G A1 NONE RUN4 IGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START S A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 7 GFC PTO SWITCH H s ON C F B ErA D 0 DA REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272140 79 L i 8O 26 I 27 i I 29 16 i b 8 34 ...

Page 35: ...20 21 166184 Harness Light 22 4152J LightBulb 24 8860R Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 163968 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 40 166166 Harness Ignition 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 12282 2X Ammeter Rectangular15Amp 50 154963 SwitchPro 3 Pdt Red Delta 96 55 1749...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272140 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 31 160 160 58 11 3 154 _166 i3 3 3 74 36 ...

Page 37: ...e 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Panel Dash RH Hood Assembly Plate Battery Styt Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex withInsert 3 8 16 UNC Grille MS 558 Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2TYT PivotBracketAssembly LH Mower Rear PivotBracketAssembly RH Mower Rear Screw Hex WslxI 8 18 x 7 8 Duct Hood Stealth Bushing Snap Split Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272140 GROUND DRIVE 32 61 52 16 96 103 97 19 3O 62 36 32 51 4 S 47 36 35 I 52 27 22 26 _ _ 2 93 105 3B ...

Page 39: ...y Idler V Groove 158 165589 48 154407 BellcrankClutchGrnd Drw Stl 159 165494 49 123205X Retainer Belt 160 19292016 50 74760624 Bolt 161 72140406 51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 6 16 UNC 162 73680400 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 163 74780416 53 105710X Link Clutch 164 19091010 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 165 165623 56 74760620 Bolt Hex 3 6 16 x 1 1 4 166 166880 57 140294 V Belt Ground Driv...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272140 STEERING ASSEMBLY I i j _ _ _ 73 18 47 1 10 611 13 65 67 46 43 4O ...

Page 41: ... 165851 PittmanShaftAssembly 25 154406 Bracket Steering 27 136874 Gear Sector 29 17490612 Screw Thd Roll 3 6 16x3 4 32 139929 Rod Re 33 19111216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 34 STD551131 WasherLock Hvy Spr 5 16 35 73810500 Locknut5 16 24 Unf 36 155105 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert SteeringWheel 40 STD541537 GripcoNut 41 159945 Adaptor SteeringWheel 42 163888 Boot SteeringShaf...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272140 14 13 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 4 _35 42 ...

Page 43: ...24 Screw Thdrol3 8 16 x 1 1 2 rl 23 159880 ShieldBrn Dbr Guard 25 164068 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 6 24 Unf 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 32 161696 Cap Fuel Guage 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 I To08 X Pad Spacer 35 17490512 Screw Thdrol5 16 18 x 3 4 Tyt 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 Plug Oil Drain Order From EngineManufacturer 39 109227X Pad Idler 62 10040500 Washer LockHvy HIcl Spr 5...

Page 44: ...Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14Gauge Pan Seat EmbossQCK Conn Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 121249X Spacer SpSt 28x 88 16 123740X Spnng 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 18 124238X Cap SpringSeat 21 153236 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32x 1 3 16x 12 Ga...

Page 45: ...Decal V Belt Schematic 165399 Decal HP Engine 138047 Decal Battery Diehard 167185 Decal Replacement Srs 149516 Decal Battery Dngr PsnEng 163206 Decal Fender Side 138311 Decal LiftHandle 154515 Pad FootrestLH STLT 154516 Pad FootrestRH STLT 168150 Owner sManual English 168151 Owner s Manual Spanish 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 ValveCap Tim 2 65139 Stem Vaive 3 106222X Tim Front 4 59...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272140 LIFT ASSEMBLY 37 38 40 36 5 49 6 3O 3 6 7 i 8 i 5 19 13 32 13 19 20 15 2O 46 ...

Page 47: ... 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16Ga 25 164024 Spring Comp Infinite 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 1 2 27 164543 Rod Adj LiftZinc 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 unc 29 138057 Knob Infin3 8 16 uncBIk Sym 30 150233 Trunnion InfinHeight 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Po...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272140 MOWER DECK 46 45 49 116 117 55 118 19 21 21 22 18 48 ...

Page 49: ...16 Washer 11 32x5 8x 16Ga 117 133957 29 131491 Rod Hinge 118 73930600 30 157722 Screw Thd RollingWasher 119 19121414 Head 126 144948 31 129963 Washer Spacer Mower 127 146763 Vented 166222 32 153531 Pulley Mandrel 33 137266 Nut Ftg Top LockCntr 9 16 34 144945 Anchor SpringDeck46 35 17490628 Screw Thdroll 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Tytt 143651 36 STD551037 Washer 13 32x13 16x 16 Ga 37 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 3...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272140 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0650 58 23 19 34 41 28 59 91 9O 53 52 44 4 35 5O ...

Page 51: ...41 Guide Slot 83 142971 JackshattAssembly 18 150772 Shaft Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft 19 150773 Beadng Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 88 142973 Screw Cap 23 142944 Block CylinderAssembly 89 142974 Washer 7 16 x I x 1 2 24 142945 Seal Lip 10x 25 x 7 90 142975 Sleeve Beadng 25 142946 Act Jator Bypass 91 142976 Seal Wiper 26 150774 CentarSectionAssemblyKlt 92 142977 Spring Block 27 142948 Seal Lip 26 x 42 x 8 93 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272140 BR GGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 4077Tt_TYPE NUMBER 0121 El 52 ...

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Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272140 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0121 E1 74_ 1005 _ s2s_ 26_ _ 15_ _l 358 GASKET SET 3_ 2o_ 276_ g _ 51_ 858_ 691_ 883_ 7s3_ 311 _462 737 _ 579 697 54 ...

Page 55: ...gScreen 363 75 691056 Washer Flywheel 383 89 690238 Plug Oil 385 95 690718 Screw ThrottleValve 387 98 499802 Idle Speed Kit 104 690984 I Pin FloatHinge 105 690985 I Valve Float Needle 108 690986 Valve Choke 117 690232 I Jet Main Standard 117 690989 Jet Main High Altitude 121 499811 CarburetorOverhaul Kit 122 690952 Spacer Carburetor 125 499804 Carburetor 130 690993 Valve Throttle 499805 Throttie S...

Page 56: ... Fuel PumpBracket 1024 499054 eSeaI Choke Shaft 1026 690981 Boot SparkPlug 1026A 690982 Nut Carburetor 1027 690041 Spacer 1029 690972 Governor ShaftSeal 1033 499890 Screw Drive Cap 1035 691042 Clip 1036 499783 Pin Locator 1051 691265 Gear Ring 1058 273694 Gear 13ming 1081 691032 E Ring Retainer 1090 691293 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1100 690973 Gear Pinion 1123 690987 Fuel Pump Bracket 1124 690988 Harne...

Page 57: ...IDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL Ol q I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I 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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