Craftsman 917.272282 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...ously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT 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 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears corn craftsman ...

Page 2: ...because of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bendthe frame or crankshaft 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 engi...

Page 3: ...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 withouteither the entire grass catcher or the guard in pla...

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 off 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 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 starting or stoppin...

Page 6: ...LES 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 _WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion e...

Page 7: ...1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BA I I ERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions factory Review the video cassette before ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knobs 2 Lower seat into operating pos...

Page 8: ...sition 6 Start the engine After engine has started move throttle control to idle position 7 Release parking brake 8 Slowly depress forward drive pedal and drive tractor off skid 9 Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake 10 Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow REPOSITION RIGHT REAR GAUGE WHEEL For shipping purposes the right rear gauge wheel assemb...

Page 9: ...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 overinflated at the factory f Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure t...

Page 10: ...form ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage OAHGER KEEP HARES AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION m DANGER indicatesa hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if notavoided could result in death or serious Injury CAUTION indicatesa hazard which if not avoided mig...

Page 11: ...d to your tractor ATrACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used to set forward movement of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL Used for forward movement of tractor REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL Used for ...

Page 12: ...osition when not depressed Move throttle control to slow position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position to allow engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to STOP 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 th...

Page 13: ...s NOTE Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface 1 Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height See q O ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in this section of manual 2 Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar 3 Lower gauge wheels to ground Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin Gauge wheels should be slightl...

Page 14: ... starting See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with g...

Page 15: ... transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance see TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGETRANSMISSION CAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while...

Page 16: ... 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 noticed Also ...

Page 17: ...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 this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spa...

Page 18: ...d blades BLADE REMOVAL t Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 5 8 Bolt 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 a...

Page 19: ...belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc imp...

Page 20: ...ridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept c...

Page 21: ...ket 5 Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly and remove plate 6 Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disen gage arms from deck 7 Raise attachment lift to its highest position 8 Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley 9 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor Chassis Bracket Retainer Spring TO INSTALL MOWER Be sure tractor is on l...

Page 22: ...as indicated Mower is level side to side when bubble is between the two lines in the bubble level If adjustment is necessary under left hand footrest turn lift link adjustment nut above yellow cap in appropriate direction to bring bubble between the lines in the bubble level Remove bubble level from mower and store in a safe place Bubble Between Bubble Level Lines Level Decal Brake_ Left Hand Peda...

Page 23: ...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 on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at fro...

Page 24: ...e pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center With parking brake Engaged Nut Jam Nut Operating Do not touch this nut If further brake adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BEL...

Page 25: ...tteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If yourbattery is tooweak to start the engine it shouldbe recharged See BATTERY inthe MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system Do not use your tractor battery to start other...

Page 26: ...e of the grill 4 Insert new lamp assembly and rotate clockwise to lock 5 Reconnect harness to lamp assembly 6 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is ...

Page 27: ...ibed below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position 2 Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Replace air clean...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...er 4 1 Cutting too much grass too 1 fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 2 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See frO 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 carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See fro Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustmen...

Page 30: ...rass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air sc...

Page 31: ...maged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slowe...

Page 32: ...SERVICE NOTES 32 ...

Page 33: ...I_uE _ UNE FUEL SHUT OFF SO Ng FP p IF SO EQUIPPED OPTIONAL O REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS em STARTER i O i i p I H I S i i I i r i E _ j A 85 86 8b_ _ 87A II OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY 1 SPARK PLUG IGNITION GAP UNIT 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES UGHTS PTO SWITCH POSmON C_CUE OFF C GrB H ON C F B ErA D NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING O...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 117 272282 41 4O 26 I I i I I ii I I I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...ht 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 175442 Switch Ignition 33 175447 Key 40 179737 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 175500 Ammeter 46 177501 Hourmeter 50 178461 Switch Pro 55 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 79 1...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272282 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 42 217 29 v _______ 166 2_55 219 20 23 209 64 f 74 39 2O9 2O9 215 36 ...

Page 37: ...8 x 1 2 rYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174988 Bracket Pivot Hood 42 172545X599 Lens Lh 43 172544X599 Lens Rh 58 174993 Duct Hood 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 174997 DashLower 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh Hd 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Cha...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272282 GROUND DRIVE 32 52 253 16 9 6 77 241 26 26 244 32 30 41 35 _ _ 39 22 55 38 ...

Page 39: ... 16UNC 236 128903 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 237 170165 53 105710X Link Clutch 238 175807 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 239 17490508 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 4 240 175610 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 241 73930400 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 242 74780412 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 243 178289 62 123533X Cover Pedal 244 166880 63 175417 Pulley Engine 250 17060612 65 10040700 Wa...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272282 STEERING ASSEMBLY I 29 68 67 67 6 13 t J 32 _ 43 lo I t 35 4O ...

Page 41: ...9111216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 34 STD551131 Washer Lock Hvy Spr 5116 35 73540500 CrownlockNut 5 16 24 Unf 36 155105 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 175140X418 Insert Steedng Wheel 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 174530X418 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 46 121232X Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72140618 ...

Page 42: ...6 18 Uric x 3 4 62 10040500 10 162797 Shield Heat 72 71070512 13 165391 Gasket See Engine Breakdown 81 73510400 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 112 3645 I 16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Browning Debris Guard 25 175440X505 Choke Control 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor DESCRIPTION Tank Fuel Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose Li...

Page 43: ...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 Switch Mounting Bushing Snap KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 121249X Spacer Split 16 123740X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 18 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge...

Page 44: ... V Belt Schematic 183252 183253 12 DESCRIPTION Decal Replc Decal Battery Diehard Decal Panel Side Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Gdlle Reflector RH Decal Fender Oper Cruise Decal Deck Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valv...

Page 45: ... Grip Handle Fluted Link Lift LH Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Plate Asm Suspension Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Front Susp Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Asm Suspension Mower KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 20 163552 RetainerSpring 31 169865 Trunion Sups Arm Bearing Pivot 32 73540600 NutCrownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hote 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272282 140 117 137 34 16_J 18 116 25 27 _ _ 103 105 106 102 o _ _ __ lo3_ v 101 _ __ j 104 106 102 _ 46 ...

Page 47: ...lector 137 72110505 Nut Push 138 155992 Shield Deflector 139 159644 Washer 11 32x5i8x16Ga 140 159643 Rod Hinge 143 157109 Screw Thd Roll Dod Pt Hex 144 158634 Washer Spacer 145 165888 Pulley Mandrel 146 171977 Nut Toplock Flanged 148 169022 Pulley Idler Fiat 149 165898 Washer 13 32x13 16x16Ga 150 19091216 NutCrownlock3 8 16 UNC 159 72140614 Guard MandreI L H 182 179126 Retainer 183 163552 Screw Th...

Page 48: ...130 16 18 _ 94 19 124 6 Sealant Joint d etancheite 57 20W50 Oil 78 80Z OZ de 78 820 d H uile 127 Seal and O ring Kit Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu 128 88 123 mo n o_ oo0 _m _tO oi I ...

Page 49: ...ss Actuator 116 170438 49 170401 Arm Bypass 117 178799 50 170402 Retaining Ring 250 External 119 170439 51 170403 Seal Lip 741 X 250 X 250 Tc t20 170440 52 170404 Flat Washer 5 81d x 1 00d x 05 121 170441 Thk 122 170442 53 170405 RetainingRing 123 178800 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 124 170444 55 142977 Spring Helical Compression 125 170445 56 142978 Washer 126 170446 57 150798 20w 50Oil 127 170...

Page 50: ...E MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165 E1 929 t lOt 11LFF_ H _7 8 216 100 _ _ _7 8 207_ _ 524 0 750 718 I 1019 LABEL KIT 305 3O4 447A 1o_ 1 T_8 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL l 146 741 24 _ 1017 447A _7AA 447 654_ 713 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7 _ 276 5O ...

Page 51: ...YPE NUMBER 0165 E1 51 1029 1022 211 P 20 121 CARBURETOR OVEFd IAUL KIT 51 L_ _ _ J 276 O 633e 987 104 872 105 0 1123 O 117 _ _i124 _ 137 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 633O 927 137Q 672 _ 150_ 1123_ 2760 1124_ 552 552A 8 742_ 404 O 552A 6910 _14_ lse 418 1123 0 117 118 I 137 Q 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272282 BRIGGS STRATI ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165 E1 695V 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 276 O 691 524 s13_ 697 52 ...

Page 53: ... 491055 Replacement Engine 358 694012 50 695241 Manifold Intake 51 690950 O 1 Gasket Intake RPM Settings 53 690951 Stud Carburetor 54 695240 Screw Intake Manifold 73 691055 Screen Rotating Included in 74 691057 Screw Rotating Screen Included in 75 691056 Washer Flywheel 121 89 690283 Plug Oil 1 Included in 95 690718 Screw Throttle Valve 977 98 499802 Kit Idle Speed Included in 104 690984 Q Pin Flo...

Page 54: ...Screw Rocker Arm 801 691283 Cap Drive 802 691286 Cap End 803 Housing Starter Service with 691262 Starter Motor 842 691031 Seal Dipstick Tube 847 499602 Dipstick Tube Assembly 851 493880 TerminaI Sparkplug 855 691011 Adapter Air 865 691012 Cover Air Guide 865A 691014 Cover Air Guide 865B 691015 Cover Air Guide 868 690968 Seal Valve 914 691127 Screw Rocker Cover 918 694000 Hose Vacuum 929 695239 Scr...

Page 55: ...turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 7r 1 Fold this page along 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 ...

Page 56: ...lawn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 u s A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR _ 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour service en fran ais...

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