Craftsman 917.272200 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...n 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 Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website w_w_ sears conVcreftsman ...

Page 2: ...nkshaft 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 sy...

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

Page 4: ...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 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Be sure the area is clear o...

Page 5: ...ULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been de signed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center We have competent well trained techni cians and the proper tools to service or re pair thistractor Please read and retain ...

Page 6: ...eering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Mower Front Link Asse_ 4 Retainer Springs singleloop 3 Retainer Springs double loop r 7 Video Casse_e 2 Keys 3 M_ Slope Sheet 6 ...

Page 7: ... Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid Steering heel Insert Lock Nut I _ Stesdng _ _ Adapter Steering Tabs_ _ _ Sleeve I Extension BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the t...

Page 8: ...ke by depressing clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Opera tion section of this manual Roll tractor forward off skid TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be su...

Page 9: ...ades you will need to install the mulcher plate Raise and hold deflector shield in up right position Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place as shown Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck CAUTION Do not remove discharge guard from mower Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow ...

Page 10: ...ket Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspen sion Raise mower to highest position Assemble gauge wheels See TO AD JUST GAUGE WHEELS in the Opera tion section of this manual CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory for shipping purposes Cor rect tire pressure is important for best cut ting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI sh...

Page 11: ...wer and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pul leys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure free wheel control is in drive position WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRAA I FENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level 4 Fuel tank is filled w...

Page 12: ...W WARNING ENG NE_j_ON _IENG NEOFF O L_PRESSURE L GNTS_ON O T_ P_ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Modelsonly 12 ...

Page 13: ...er at tachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine 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 ...

Page 14: ... engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn 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 ru...

Page 15: ...operator to leave the seat with the en gine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut oft the engine Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift con trol Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch control A CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or th...

Page 16: ... clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting 16 WARNING 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 damage the fuel system of an en gine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emp tied before stora...

Page 17: ..._lb CAUTION Never engage or disen gage freewheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and perfor mance it is recommended that the trans mission be purged before operating trac tor for the first time This procedure will re move any trapped air inside the transmis sion which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal ...

Page 18: ...perating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used f t t i 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 re duce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will di...

Page 19: ...Do not overUghten 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 YAOUr tractor II adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this ma...

Page 20: ...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 hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 hea...

Page 21: ... the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature TEMPERATURE RANGE A NOTE Although 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 1 Check your en gine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every ...

Page 22: ...r every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions Remove knobs and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER Wash it in liquid detergent and water Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil If very dirty or damaged replac...

Page 23: ...ith plug tRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Turn 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 springs from suspen sion arms at deck and disengage arms from deck Raise attachment lift to its highest posi tion uft ...

Page 24: ...ngth 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 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 o...

Page 25: ...r arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Install belt in both idlers Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown Install new belt onto electric clutch pul ley Roll belt into upper groove of left hand mandrel pulley Carefully check belt routing making sure belt...

Page 26: ...mower to tractor See IN STALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual Reassemble mower drive belt See TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual Left Hand Mower Blade Center Ddva Belt Mandrel Idler Pulley Secondary Idler Arm Spring Right Hand Anti Sway Bar Bracket Screw TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust able brake system which is mounted on...

Page 27: ...t is made if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is inneutral po sition follow these steps Loosen the adjustment bolt Move the motion control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep Tighten adjustment bolt securely Start engine and test If tractor still creeps repeat above steps until satisfied Motion Neutral Gate Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAURE...

Page 28: ... cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries Positive _ Negative L H Panel REPLACING BATrERY CAUTION Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery re move metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to preve...

Page 29: ... is against stop If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move choke control...

Page 30: ... midway between those two positions Continue to hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 RPM if the gov erned idle spring is red or 900 RPM if the governed idle spring is white Re lease throttle lever ACCELERATION TEST Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle mixture screw out counter clockwise 1 8 t...

Page 31: ... 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 damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines...

Page 32: ...mower Dirty air filter Low oil level dirty oil Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before at tempting 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 and Adjustments section Contact an authodzed...

Page 33: ...too slow Travel speed too fast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure i CORRECTION Clean and rogap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refillwith fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Clean replace muffler Check all widng See...

Page 34: ...in disen gaged position Motion drive belt wom dam aged or broken Air trapped in transmission dur ing shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 sec onds before stopping engine CORRECTION Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in this manual Clea...

Page 35: ... CYL ENGINES IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G AI NONE START B S A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B AI A2 L RUN B AI NONE WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING Fro SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C G 8 H ON C F B E A D NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS GFC BELAY D A 35 ...

Page 36: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272200 2714 I I I I I I I I i I i I i I I I I 36 ...

Page 37: ... 2 21 166184 Hamess Light 22 4152J Light Bulb 24 8860R Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 166180 FUSS 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hax 1 4 20 UNC 28 145491 Cabio Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 163968 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 40 170233 Harness Ignition 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15Amp 50 169416 Switch Pro 3 Pdt Red Delta 55 174905...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272200 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 160 31 60 54 2O9 38 ...

Page 39: ... 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 54 161464 Screw Hax Wshd 8 18 x 718 58 161236 Duct Hood 59 110436X Bushing Snap Split 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 162025 Dash LowerSTY r 74 STD541437 NutCrowniock3 8 16 UNC 142 165867 Plata ReinforcementSTLT 143 154966 Bracket Sway oarChassis 144 154207 Bracket FootrestSTLT 145 156524 Rod PivotChassis Hood 154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 155 1619...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272200 GROUND DRIVE 32 p 52 _3 36 2 30 43 77 16 16 55 40 ...

Page 41: ... 29 71673 Cap Parking Brake 95 170201 Control Bypass 30 169592 Bracket Transaxle 96 4497H Retainer Spdng 1 Zinc Cad 32 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 Unc x 3 4 150 165850 BushingBellcrankGrd Drive 33 72140506 Bolt Rdhd Sopk 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Gs 5 16 18 Uric x 3 4 156 166002 Washer Srrted 5 161D x 1 125 34 155071 Shaft Foot Pedal 158 165589 Bracket Shift Mount 35 120183X Beadng Nylon...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272200 STEERING ASSEMBLY 71 L _ 41 1S lS 42 ...

Page 43: ...x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x I 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn Draglink Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam Toplcck 1 2 20 Unf 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 Gear Sector Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Rod Tie Washer 11 32x 3 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Spr 5 16 Locknut 5 16...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272200 ENGINE 31 14 32 33 23 13 81 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1 Spark Arrester 44 ...

Page 45: ...ube Manifold LH Tube Manifold RH Bolt 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 w Sems Shield Browning Muffler Gasket See Engine Breakdown Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPTx4 1 2 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Look External Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Shield Browning Debds Guard Choke Control Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Kit Spark Arrestor Tank Fuel CapAsm Fuel Clamp Hose Pad Spacer Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown ...

Page 46: ... 10 Gauge 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 18 124238X Cap SpringSeat STD541437 Nut 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 124181X Spring Seat 22 S TD541431 Nut 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 17132 x 1 3 16 x 12 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Gauge 155925 Pan Seat EmbossQCK Conn 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 166369 Knob Seat 121246X Brack...

Page 47: ...Decal StrgWheel 172114 Decal V Bait Schemaf_c DESCRIPTION Decal Replc Decal Battery Diehard Decal Hp Engine Decal Panel Side Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Side Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 S 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 10...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272200 LIFT ASSEMBLY 29_ 28 27 23 7 41 40 3O 3 6 5 4 13 13 19 32 32 13 19 2O 15 15 20 48 ...

Page 49: ...sh 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 23 110607X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 164024 SpringComp Infinite 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 164543 Rod AdjLilt Zinc 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 unc 29 138057 Knob Infin 3 8 16 unc BIk Sym 30 150233 Trunnion InfinHeight 31 140302 Beadng Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Cmwnlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Poin...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272200 MOWERDECK 46 116 117 119 SS 19 117 21 21 22 26 5O ...

Page 51: ...cket 104 19061216 Bracket Deflector 105 160793 Cap Sleeve 106 2029J Spring Torsion Deflector 116 137644 Nut Push 117 133957 Shield Deflector Mower 118 73930600 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 119 19121414 Rod Hinge 126 144948X608 Screw Thd RollingWasher 127 146763 Head 171864 Washer Spacer Mower Vented Pulley Mandrel Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Anchor Spdng Deck 46 143651 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Tyt...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272200 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 79 73 81 107 52 ...

Page 53: ...170436 42 170395 Magnet Ring 113 170437 43 170396 Spnng Bypass 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 116 170438 3 8 24 X 2 5 Long 119 170439 45 170397 Filter 120 170440 46 170398 Base Filter 121 170441 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 122 170442 49 170401 Arm Bypass 123 170443 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 124 170444 External 51 170403 Seal Lip 125 170445 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 126 170446 52...

Page 54: ... 188 _ __ J_J 304 _r r _ I r_ _ _ 26 102___ 24_ 5_85 t842_ 70_4_ _ _1461 447 525 _ 147_ _ _ mm _ 447A_ 122_ 449_ _ 447A 524 Q _ 252 i D 250 _ 1035 220 _ _ _ 22 I_ 750 8 51A_ I lo Ow E S A UA I I1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 1o17 691 865B_ 447A 54 _ 654 _ 1027 D 53 1 1095 Valve Gasket Set 7 _ 276 _ 868 51 163_ 54 ...

Page 55: ...TYPE NUMBER 0129 E1 1022 _ _ 7 _ _ lO2 387 _ _ 628 163_ _ 418_ _ _ 918 J_ 121CARBURETOR KIT _231 I 672_ I _ 11131 _ 1123_ 276 104_ 552A6 691 1123_L_ 13 7_ I 1124_ los_ s33_ 987_ _o_ _ _ I 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 117 e 51A_ 1370 _ 947 _ 993 _ 150 L J 987 1123_ 1124 _ 633 55 ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272200 BRIGGS STRATONENGINE MODEL NUMBER445777 TYPENUMBER0129 E1 74V 358 GASKET SET 3_ 20_ 276 9_ 51A_ 868_ _ _2_ _ 943 C _ _1_ 1022_ 729 _ 578 63s_ 4O5 48 579 56 ...

Page 57: ... Fuel Filter 694006 Ring Set 020 Oversize 250 690957 Breather Retainer 494010 Ring Set 030 Oversize 252 690956 Oil Collector 27 263181 Piston Pin Lock 265 221535 Casing Clamp 28 499582 Piston Pin Standard 267 695134 Screw CasingClamp 29 499583 Connecting Rod Standard 276 690997 4 _VSealing Washer 32 95076 Screw Connecting Rod 278 691017 Washer Governor Control 33 499596 Exhaust Valve Lever 34 4995...

Page 58: ... 690372 Screw Drive Cap t095 694013 703 691010 Hose Clip 1100 690973 718 230192 Locating Pin 111g 93621 729 694123 Wire Clip 741 690980 Timing Gear 742 690328 E Ring Retainer 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cover 783 693058 Pinion Gear 788 691039 Fuel Pump Bracket 797 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 798 890967 Screw Rocker Arm 801 499787 Drive Cap 802 497607 End Cap 803 Starter Housing Serviced By 691262 Star...

Page 59: ...GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I 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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