Craftsman 917.272350 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...y 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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...irsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut notlimitedto damage causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operator negligence includingbut not limitedto elec trical and mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amountof engineoil failuret...

Page 3: ...hrown 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 abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direc tion and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place...

Page 4: ...onsible 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 e...

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 stoppi...

Page 6: ...urces Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman_ product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it m...

Page 7: ... Steering Boot Steering Wheel 1 Locknut 1 4 28 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 I teering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...g holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut se curely 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 slide adap...

Page 9: ...po sition 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 I _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this man...

Page 10: ...that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flat...

Page 11: ...esult in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicatesa hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided migh...

Page 12: ...MENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments 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 direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stoppi...

Page 13: ...kfire 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 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 ...

Page 14: ... clutch brake pedal quickly to brake posi tion and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tracto...

Page 15: ...ting position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position 3 Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 4 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter cont...

Page 16: ... mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished f f C J J 00272 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate en...

Page 17: ... 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 Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you shoul...

Page 18: ...mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low 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 bol...

Page 19: ...he oil after every 25 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service cla...

Page 20: ...TEM Debris may clog the engine s air cool ing system Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage Air Screen Clean out chaff and debris MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of ...

Page 21: ...e attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and remove clutch 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 susp...

Page 22: ...k measurements after adjusting Bottom edge of Bottom edge of mower to ground mower to ground FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximat...

Page 23: ... the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral N position The rear wheels ...

Page 24: ...taining ring 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 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY _ _WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from b...

Page 25: ... When replacing hood be sure to re connect headlight wire connector Headlight Wire Connector Seat Pan Terminal Keps Cover Nut _ Hex Bolt Positive Bed Cable Negative Black Cable 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 INTE...

Page 26: ... 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments 2 Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above FINAL SETTING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 2 Move throttle control lever to slow posi tion With finger rotate and hold ...

Page 27: ...orming 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 carbu...

Page 28: ...Stale or dirty fuel 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 2 3 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 Engine valves out of 8 adjustment Clutch brake pedal not 1 depressed Attachment clutch is 2 engaged Weak or dead battery 3 Blown fuse 4 Corroded battery terminals 5 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Faulty ignition switch 7 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Faulty operator presence 9 switch es Weak or dea...

Page 29: ...rash under mower Bent blade mandrel 4 5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank an...

Page 30: ...aged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower spee...

Page 31: ... AMP DO 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID IFSO EQUIPPED J LGNTNGSYSTEMOUTPUT I ALTERNAT R I 5AMPAC 3000 nPM DIODE O i ORANGE 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3660 RpM UGHTS OFF HEADLIGHTS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE W...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272350 ELECTRICAL f 42 41 22 I 26 I I I I I I I _45 I I 27 I I I I I I 52 28 29 16 I I i i f_ I I I 90 i 32 ...

Page 33: ... 4 20 Unc x 3 4 Box Battery Fender Switch Interlock Harness Socket Light W 4152J Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga W 16 Wir red Fuse 20 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric Cable Ground 6ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Delta Push In Key lgn Molded Craftsman Delta Harness Ign Bolt BIk Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Rectangular 6 AMP Protect...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272350 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212 30 29 26 31 208 25 26 209 209 5 12 53 28 54 55 57 26 33 lo 7 206 chassis pl lt23 3 35 34 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...kscr PIm Mech Sym Bolt RdHd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Asm Dash Lh Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash Rh Screw Mach Trhd 5 16 18 Uric x 3 4 Nu Keps 5 16 18 Uric Hood Pnt Steel Private Label Bumper Hood Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Uric x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grill Lens Asm Lens Grille Fender Pnt Bracket Fender Support Footrest Pnt Lh Footrest Pnt Rh Bolt RdHd Sht S...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272350 GROUND DRIVE 6 11_ 77 12 18 113 51 5 18 6 32 30 35 26 19 _ 25 _ I I 36 34 37 26 27 212 70 116 drive saddle 25 36 ...

Page 37: ...02 72110614 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 212 145212 Pulley Idler Composite Ext Hub 250 17060612 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 Uric x 3 Keeper Belt Idler Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic Bellcrank Clutch Grn Drv Stl Retainer Belt Style Spring 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17000512 7 162240 8 131679 10 STD561210 11 105701X 12 19151216 13 74550412 14 STD551125 15 74490544 18 STD523710 19 STD541437 21 106933X 22 ...

Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272350 1 J J 51 54 91 88 29 47 67 67 15 steef_g _pL t42 32 30 43 _ 43 6 38 ...

Page 39: ...her 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga RingKlip T5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Draglink Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Link Drag BIk LR Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 4 x 3 4 RodTieWire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg 5 8 ID Dash Screw Cap Wheel Steer Opp Sears USA Washer 9 16 ID x 2 3 80D 12 Ga...

Page 40: ... E1 44 17670412 Muffler Exh LT B S 14HP IC OHV 45 17000612 Gasket Eng 1 313 ld Tin Plated 46 19091416 Tube Drain Oil Easy 72 183906 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 78 17060620 Shield Browning Debris Guard 81 73510400 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Front 1 25 Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented DESCRIPTION Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 ...

Page 41: ... Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 td Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Sh...

Page 42: ...tch brake English Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Panel Dash 6sp 42 Decal V Belt Sch Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Manual Owners English Manual Owners Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES 9 wheel 1 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X624 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X624 9 124635X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 Cap Value Tire Stem Value Tire FTs 15...

Page 43: ...ft 16 Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 17 E Ring 5133 62 18 Washer Pltd 21 32 x 1 x21 Ga 19 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 20 Grip Handle Fluted BIk 31 Button Plunger Red 32 Link Lift LH Link Lift RH Retainer Spring PART NO DESCRIPTION 173288 Link Front 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 175689 Trunnion 73800800 Nut LockW Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 163552 Retainer Spring Zinc 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 73...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272350 MOWER DECK 157 _67 158 156 151 153 155 152 __ 68 37 r i147 142 i 2 21 29 27 42 deck man t path 3 18 44 ...

Page 45: ...racket Deflector 155 169671 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 156 169672 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 157 169669 26 110452X Nut Push 158 17720408 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 159 72140614 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 184 19131410 29 131491 Rod Hinge 130794 30 173984 Screw Hex Thd Roll 31 129963 Washer Spacer 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 169583 34 STD533717 Bolt Rdhd 3 8...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272350 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 140 20 2t 4 22 24 25 i 26 31 1 27 32 33 46 ...

Page 47: ...954X 27 12047OX Sprocket 1 8T 66 160953 28 110070X Spacer 1 131 X 1 45 X 494 29 142677 Gear Spur 37T 67 138244 30 142681 Gear Spur 35T 68 108996X 31 124644X Gear Spur 30T 32 108980X Gear Spur 25T 69 160954 33 120406X Gear Spur 22T 70 120951X 34 134796 Gear Spur 19T 71 174256 35 105925X Washer Plain 640 X 1 37 X 72 120416X 061 36 2228J Washer Plain 632 X 1 00 X 046 37 170987 Washer Plain 632 X 1 00...

Page 48: ... STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 282H07 TYPE NUMBER 0231 E1 307 3 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 20 617 0 51 6o1_ 8420 524 718 888 943 o 1022 434_ 146 _1 I 24 741 584_ 9_ 1264 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL 15e 24 _J 12 48 ...

Page 49: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272350 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 282H07 TYPE NUMBER 0231 E1 238 0 35 1022 814 1022 1098 VALVE GASKET SET 617 _ 1022 888 5240 268_ 267 _ 334 49 ...

Page 50: ...BER 282H07 TYPE NUMBER 0231 E1 117 _106 105 I_ 137 _ 0 276 _ 95 _ 1001 634A _ 118 240 1266AO 1266 0 121 CARBURE_R OVERHA_I T 104 _ 127_ 231_ 987_ 51 276 _l 105 I_1 137 _ 634_1_ 1266 93_ 106 _ 142 _ 6170 1266A UO 956 117_ 977 CARBURE i_R GASKET SET 51_ 137 0 276 _ 50 ...

Page 51: ...917 272350 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 282H07 TYPE NUMBER 0231 E1 305A 1267 643 801 _ 544_ 8O3 _ 310 1 311 579e _ 503_ 462 802 _ 311A NOTE For Rep acement Starter Motor See Reference 309 729 697 _ 74 73_ 75 1070 51 ...

Page 52: ...227 54 691148 73 697384 74 697987 75 690582 78 691003 93 690602 94 498030 95 691636 98 495800 104 690525 105 231855 106 690577 108 690464 108A 692344 Stud Carburetor Screw Intake Manifold Screen Rotating Screw Rotating Screen Washer Flywheel Screw Flywheel Guard _ Bushing Throttle Shaft Kit Idle Mixture Screw Throttle Valve Kit Idle Speed Q Pin Float Hinge Q Valve Float Needle _ Seat Inlet Valve C...

Page 53: ...90958 Nut StarterTerminal 729 691224 Clip Wire 1696 691293 Retainer Brush 741 697128 Gear Timing 1091 691333 Cap Limiter 757 697607 Link Counterweight 1695 691581 GasketSet Valve 758 697134 Counterweight 1119 691183 Screw Alternator 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 1263 697124 Reed Breather 783 693713 Gear Pinion 1264 697164 Screw Breather Reed 783A 693659 Gear Pinion 1265 697125 Support Blower Housin...

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Page 55: ...Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 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 slop...

Page 56: ... electronics call or go on hne 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 U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedtr servlcio de reparaci6n a domlciho y para ordenar ptezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour ...

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