Craftsman 917.272430 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...aintenance 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 pro Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...tor negligence including but not limited to electdcal 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 debds or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or...

Page 3: ...ding mower safely enough to protectthem selves and others from sedous injury Keep machinefree of grass leaves or other debrisbuild up which can touch hot exhaust I engine ports and bum Do not allow the mower dock to plow leaves or other debds which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or stedngthe machine Allow machine to cool before storage I1 SLOPE OPERATIO...

Page 4: ...s Check their proper operation regula Keep machine free of grass leaves other debris build up Clean oil or spillage Allow machine to cool befq storing Stop and inspect the equipment if yl strike an object Repair if necessar before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs the engine running Grass catcher components are subj_ to wear damage and deterioration which eeutd expose moving parts or al...

Page 5: ...where it cannot contact spark plug CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _ CAUTION Towonly the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specificationsof 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 traction ...

Page 6: ...d maintain 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 instructionsunder Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _WA...

Page 7: ...lt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Steedng Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 5 16 18_ 1 Lock washer 3R _ Steedng Shaft Boot 1 Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette ...

Page 8: ...ng holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 2 Place tabs of steedng 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 steedng wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cr...

Page 9: ...tachment lift lever to its highest position 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 DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _ WARNING Before starting read understand and follow a nstructons n the Ope...

Page 10: ...s are designed for discharging and bagging also Deflector Mulcher Latch Hooks CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shippingpurposes Correct tire pressure is importantfor best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be proped...

Page 11: ... the factory Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled side to sideifront to rearfor best cutting results Tires must be propedy inflated for leveling Check mower and ddve belts Be sure they are routed propedy around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the ...

Page 12: ...LOW WARNING ENG NEOH ENG NEOFE O LPREESURE L G TSON O _MP 1 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r l R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR ELOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ...ngage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turnsthe headlightson and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used for startiog and controlling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the...

Page 14: ...owing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Tum ignition key to OFF positionand remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignitionswitch in any positionother than OFF willcause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditionswhen tractor is standing idle with the engine run...

Page 15: ...ound Install gauge wheel in appropdate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 lecknut and tighten securely 3 Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel Bracket 3 8 16 Locknut 3 8 Washer Gauge Wheel houlder _B_t TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the eng...

Page 16: ...should change oilfor easier staring Sea OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Mainte nance sectionof this manual To change engine oil see the Mainte nance sectionin this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank 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 gasoline Purchase fuel in ...

Page 17: ...e begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke controlout slightlyfor a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as descdbed above COLD WEATI IERSTARTING 50 F and below 7 When engine starts ...

Page 18: ...speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built upgrass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recur 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...

Page 19: ...anual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you shouldreplace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine runbetter and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and intedock...

Page 20: ...ess the operator is in the seat BLADE CARE For best results 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 fiat washer secudng blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown 20 IMPORTANT To ensure proper ase_ center hole in blade must ali...

Page 21: ...ityoils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these mutii viscesity 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 year Check the crankcase oil level ...

Page 22: ...h and squeeze to remove excess oil NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 5 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on fiat surface If very dirty ordamaged replace cartridge 6 Reinstall precleaner cartridge cover and secure with knobs IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deteriora tion of the cartridge Do n...

Page 23: ...EN GAGED position 2 Move attachment liRlever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spdng and lift clutch spdng off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spdng slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck bracket...

Page 24: ...l side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 118 to 1 2 lower than the 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 adj_ ments check that both front l...

Page 25: ...m Nut TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parkingbrake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of leftfootrest 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this sectionof this manual 2 Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler 3 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt k...

Page 26: ... prevents tire dry rot and corrosion TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL Washers Retaining Ring _ _ _ _ Axle Cover _ _ Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINEWlTH AWEAK BA n ERY A_P _TION Lead aoldbatteriesgenerate explosiveg_ Keep sparks flameand smokingmaterialsaway from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries Ifyourbatteryistooweak tostarttheengine it shouldbe recharged See BATTERY in...

Page 27: ... terminal with remaining hex belt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door 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 hoed INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractorto run pondy stoprunning...

Page 28: ...fore 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 itis not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable untilchoke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely 4 Replace air cleaner cover assemb...

Page 29: ...n essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank dudng 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 dudng 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 itrun untilthe fuel ...

Page 30: ...solenoid or starter 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 Cleanlreplece air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualifi...

Page 31: ...d mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjustthrottle control 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 wifi fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refillta...

Page 32: ...tswitch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Battery will not 1 charge 2 3 4 Engine backfires 1 whentumlng engine OFF 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 1 Place throttle controlir FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry bef mowing 4 Le...

Page 33: ...PLUG L _1 C1 _ _ _ GAP 2 PLUGS ON I _ FFUEL PNI_ CYL ENGINES _ JE _ LINE I FUEL SHUT_F i i SOLENOID REGULATOR IF SO EQUIPPED I ALTE R IGNI nON SWITCH NON REMOVABLE HFJ_DUGHTS CONNEC1 ONS REMOVABLE CONNEC11ONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRtNG 33 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272430 ELECTRICAL 22 26 25 34 ...

Page 35: ...4 4799 Cable Battery 25 146147 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Kep_ Hex 114 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 29 121305 Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Molded CraOsman 40 178437 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 175141 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop NOIE All component dimension...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272430 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 36 ...

Page 37: ...37 17490508 Screw Tndrol 5 16 18 x 112 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser LT 58 174930 Air Duct P l_ B S 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 318 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154788 Das_ LowerSTLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh 8 115 17060626 Screw 3 8 16 x 1ol 4 142 165867 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272430 GROUND DRIVE 57 212 26 27 38 ...

Page 39: ...716X Link Clutch 197 55 105 709X Spring ClUtch Returrt 198 56 17060616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 2 _ 57 130801 V Belt Ground Ddve 59 169691 Keeper Bell Center Span 61 17060612 Screw 318 16 x 3 4 8_83R Cover Pedal 175410 Pulley Engine 71176764 Bolt Hex 7116 20 x 4 Grade 5 STDS51143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof 134663 Guide Mc_ver Drive Bell R H 137057 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272430 STEERING 40 ...

Page 41: ...STD561210 Pin Cofter 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 BUshing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insed Steedng Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 3 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Grlpco Nut 41 159945 Adaptor Stee6ng Wheel 42 145054 428 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25132 x 1 114x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spingle 47 6855M Fitting Grease 51 _TD541431 NutLockH...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272430 ENGINE 31 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42 ...

Page 43: ...r Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17490624 Screw Thdrst 3 8 16xl 1 2 Tytt 23 169837 Sl_eld Bm Dbr Guard 25 145996 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nat Keps 318 24 Uht 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 10_02X Tank Fuel 32 158990 Cap FuelGuage 33 123487X Clamp Hose 37 137040 Line Fuel 38 148315 Plug Oil Drain Easy 44 17670412 Screw Hxwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 314 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19 _1416 Washer 9132 x 7 ...

Page 44: ...6 121250X Spdng Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976 Nut Lock 114Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 6 STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w Ins 318 16 Unc 21 171852 Bolt Shculder 5116 18 Unc 2A 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 S O541431 Nut Hex Lock wllns 5 16 18 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML 24 19171912 Washer 17132 X 1 3 16 X 12 Ga 9 19131614 Washer 13132 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shou...

Page 45: ...hematic Decal Battery Diehard Seam 172331 Decal Deck Sears 149516 Decal Bagery 138311 Decal tJRHandle 166800 428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 165799 428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 177459 Owner s M anual English 177460 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES t _ _ _ KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 V_ve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Fro_t 4 59904 Tude Front Tire Not Provided Sendee Item Only 5 106...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272430 LIFTASSEMBLY 5 37 38 40 2O 15 7 2O 46 ...

Page 47: ... LInk_ Lh t LH 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 S 0624008 Retainer Spdng 15 173288 Link Front 16 733508C0 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 169855 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 318 24 36 155097 Pointer Hght Ind 37 123935 Plug Hole BIk 38 17060516 Screw 8 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11 32...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272430 MOWERDECK 40 3_145 106 JO_ 102 103 105 lOZ 48 ...

Page 49: ...3713X Spsng Torsion Deflector 143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42 26 110452 X Nut Push 144 158634 KeeperBelt42 ClutshCable 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 145 165988 Pulley Idler Flat 28 19111016 Washer 11 32xS 8x16Ga 146 171977 BoltCarrlageldler 29 131491 Red Hinge 147 131335 Spsng Extension 30 157722 Screw TndroIWasher Head 148 169022 Spring Ret_n Idler 31 129963 Washer Sp_ er 149 165898 Retalr_erSpr...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272430 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 13 50 ...

Page 51: ...778352 Spar Gear 19 teeth Bevel Pinion 13 teeth 53 778350 Spur Gear 16 teeth Include 13 54 778346 Spar Gear 15 teeth Ring Gear 43 teeth 56 778355 Spur Gear 11 teeth Drive Pin 57 778337 Spur Gear 13 teeth Spacer 1 130 X 695 58 778383 Spur Gear 17 teeth Ball 5116 dLa 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth Set Screw 318 16 x 3 8 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth Sphng 310 GD x 625 L 61 778345 Spar Gear 25 teeth Scr...

Page 52: ...7 272430 BRIGGS STRA I rON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0121 E5 g2gl to 11 211 N I_ 51A_ 287_ 447A _ 4J 1017 _ 51_ _ _ 1035 _ 250_ 15 1027_ 53_ 75O 4 I 1058 GWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 691_ 865B_ _7A_ 52 ...

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Page 54: ...MBER 9t7 272430 BRIGGS STRAI rON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER0121 E5 74 y 1005 __ 332 _ 41_J _ _ 877 851 _ _r358 GASKET SET 30 20 6 7_ 51_ t63_ 276 _ _ 51A_ 8 8_ 691 _ 88_ 842 _ 524_ 10 789_ 197 729_ r 697 54 ...

Page 55: ...aat Needle 108 690986 Valve Choke 117 690232 O Jet Main Standard 690989 Jet Maid High Altitude KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 121 499811 Carburetor Overhaul Kit 122 690952 Spacer Carburetor 125 499804 Carburetor 130 690993 Valve Throttle 131 499805 Throttle Shaft Kit 133 499806 Float Carburetor 136 499803 Fuel Transfer Tube 137 690994 _1_ Gasket Float Bowl 141 499807 Choke Shaft Kit 142 499805 _ Nozzt...

Page 56: ... Camp Hose 1022 690971 Gasket RockerCover 615 690317 Retainer Governor Shaft 1023 499599 Cover Rocker CyI No 1 616 691045 Crank Governor 1023A 499600 Cover Rocker Cyl No 2 628 690960 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1024 499054 Pump Oil 633 690998 O_ Seet Choke Shaft 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel 635 66538 Boot Sperk Plug 1026A 690982 Rod Push Aumnum 654 690958 Not Carburetor 1027 492932 Filter Oil 668 691215...

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Page 59: ...ERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme ca_ng direction on Mopes ...

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