Craftsman 917.272431 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...tion 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 Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craffsman ...

Page 2: ... 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 contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or ...

Page 3: ...mower safely enough to protect them selves and others from seriousinjury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and bum Do not allowthe mower deck to plow leaves or other dobris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operatic 3 or storingthe machine Allow machine to cool before storage II SLOPE OPERATION ...

Page 4: ... operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris beild up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or ...

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 specifications of 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 tracti...

Page 6: ...ntain 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 _hjWARNI...

Page 7: ...l Steenng w oo n o _j i_ 1 Large Flat Washer 1 HexBok 5 16 18x1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 l Lockwasher 318 H II _ Steering 1 Washer _ 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Vldeo Casse_e ...

Page 8: ...tall 5 16 hex bolt and iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 18 22 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 adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position s...

Page 9: ...nd raise attachment 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 fo ow a nstruction...

Page 10: ...esigned for discharging and bagging also Deflector Shield _ Mulcher Latch Hooks CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes 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 pro...

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

Page 12: ... SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWERLI_ _r_ l R N H L ATi ACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE IGNITION KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 12 ...

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

Page 14: ...ion and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire I 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 positionother than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditionswhen tractor is standing idle wi...

Page 15: ...y offthe ground Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 Iocknut and tighten securely 3 Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel Bracket _8 16 Lockn_ 3 8 Gauge Wheel TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine runnin...

Page 16: ... should change oilfor easier starting See 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 i...

Page 17: ...e engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pullthe choke control out 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 itto warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 Fand below 7 When engine st...

Page 18: ... speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housingfree 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 th...

Page 19: ... this manual Some adjustmentswill need to be made periodloally to properlymaintain your tractor All adjustmentsin the Service and Adjustmentssection of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace 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 mixtureand help your ...

Page 20: ...esults mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest positionto allow access to blades 2 Remove hax bolt lock washer and flat washer secudng blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown 2O IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble hex ...

Page 21: ... Although multi viscosityoils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these rnulti viecosityoils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 R 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 th...

Page 22: ...an absorbent cloth 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 flat surface If very dirty or damaged 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 ...

Page 23: ...DISEN GAQED 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 lift clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring 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...

Page 24: ...obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 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 trent and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front linksare equal in...

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

Page 26: ...alant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers Retainink___ Ring AxleCover _ SquareKey Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINEWITH AWEAK BATrERY _ CAUTION Lead acidbatteriesgenerate explosivegasee Keep sparks flameand srno_ng materialsaway from bettedes Always wear eye Ixotectian when around batteries ffyourbettery istooweak to starttbeengise it should be recharg_ l See BATfERY inthe MAINTENANCE s...

Page 27: ...able to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt 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 gdlL 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractorto run po...

Page 28: ...elow 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 cleaner cov...

Page 29: ... in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also expedance 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 it run untilthe fue...

Page 30: ...ty 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 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See ToAdjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other quali...

Page 31: ...gged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 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 filler 8 Drain fuel tank and refill witt fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with...

Page 32: ...damaged wiring 5 Battery will not 1 charge 2 3 4 Engine backfires 1 when turnlng englne 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 control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower dec...

Page 33: ...PIED i v _ffe II_ II GROUNDING OPTIONAL _ SPARKpLuG IGNmON GAP _ UNIT J _ 2 PLUGS ON FUEL i TWtN CYL ENGINES IGNITION SWITCH _ _ NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR W R NG 33 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272431 ELECTRICAL 22 41 26 25 28 29 34 ...

Page 35: ...JIb 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146147 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Net Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 14040G Key Molded Crettsrnan 40 178437 Harness Ign 41 71110406 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 U_ x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terr_r_al 43 178861 Solencld 45 122822X Amrneter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 141940 Pretectlcn Wire Loop NOTE All component...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272431 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 36 ...

Page 37: ...7490508 Screw 133dml 3 16 18 x 1 2 38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly 3_ 174714 Bracket Ph ot Laser LT 58 174930 Air Duct P I B S 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 NulCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl 115 17060620 Screw 3 3 16 x 1 1 4 142 165867 Plate Reiot orcement S P T 143 154966 Bracket Swayhar Chessls 144 175582 Bracket Pnt ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272431 GROUNDDRIVE 57 38 ...

Page 39: ...4 x 10 Gauge 2g 71673 Cap Parking Brake 113 127285X Sb ap Torque 90 Degrees 30 169592 Bracket Tr_nsaxle 116 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 5 8 16 x 1 32 1_523107 Bolt 120 73900600 Nut Lock FIg 5 8 16 34 175578 Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 145 74490540 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 Gr 5 35 120183X Beadng Nylon 150 175456 Sp_ cerRetainer 36 S_ 551052 Washer 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga 3 ST1 571810 RollPi...

Page 40: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272431 L x _ _ M 1 40 ...

Page 41: ...0 STD561210 Pin Cctter 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 Screw 3B 159946X428 Insed Steering Wheel 39 19132411 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 313541537 Gdpco Nut 41 159945 Adaptor Steedng W1 _eel 42 145054X428 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X WaSher 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft teedng LR LT 46 121232 X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting Grease 51 STD541431 NutLo...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917_72431 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 e 42 ...

Page 43: ...r Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16xl 1 2 Tylt 23 169837 Shield BrnK br Guard 25 145996 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 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 Thdml 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 ...

Page 44: ...ML 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga t0 174894 Pan Pnt Seat blk 11 166369 Knob Seal 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248 Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bo_t Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc 16 121250 Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 21 171852 Bo9 Shculder 5 16 18 U nc 2A 22 S 113541431 N...

Page 45: ...cal Lc_er Dash 22 149516 Decal Battery Decal Rplcmnt 138311 Decal tilt Handle Decal Fender Craftsman Gald t 65800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal Sting Whl 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 178407 Owner s M anual E ng_ish 178408 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tim 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Ttte Front 4 59_O4 Tube Front 13re Not provided Service ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272431 LIFTASSEMBLY 46 ...

Page 47: ... Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Red 139865 Link Lift LH 139866 Link Lilt R H STD624O08 Retainer Spring 173288 Link Front 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 175689 Trunnion 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 UNC 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 163552 Retainer Spdng 169865 Bear_ng Pvt Lilt 73540600 Nut Crownlonk 3 8 24 1550_7 Pointer Hght Ind 123935X plug Hole BIk 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 19112410 Washe...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272431 MOWER DECK 34 16 14 18 48 ...

Page 49: ...Shoulder Bolt Shoulder 117 165746 Wheel Gauge Baffle Vortex 118 739306 0 Nut Centerlock3 8 16 NutCrownlock3i16 18UNC 119 S_3551097 Washer 3 8 x 7 S x14 Gauge SUffener Bracket 121 143723 Bracket Bracket Dellecto_ 129 19131312 Washer 15 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Cap Sleeve 130 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Spring Torsion Deflector Gr 5 Nut Push 131 STD509710 Bolt RdhdSqnk3_ 16UNCxl Shhild Deflector...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272431 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C I 47 34 5O ...

Page 51: ...2 Spur Gear 19 teeth Bevel Pinion 13 teeth 53 778350 Spur Gear 16 teeth Include 13 54 778346 Spur Gear 15 teeth Ring Gear 43 teeth 56 778355 Spur Gear 11 teeth Drive Pin 57 778337 Spur Gear 13 tenth Spacer 1 130 X 695 58 778353 Spur Gear 17 teeth Ball 5 16 dia 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth Spring 310 OD x 625 L 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 ee h Screw 1 ...

Page 52: ...ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407T77 TYPE NUMBER 0121 E3 929_ 10 V11_ 213_ 267 216 188_ 222 I L Jlr 21 I 13_1 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 4J 1017_ 1013 552_ 89 691 _ 865B_ 447A _ 54 _ 654 1027D 53_ I 1033 VALVE63_lOV_R HAUL K_ l 7_1 10 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272431 BRIGGS STRATI ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0121 E3 53 ...

Page 54: ... STRAI rONENGINE MODELNUMBER407777 TYPE NUMBER0121 E3 _4 y 1005 _ i _ _ T_ 332 _ ___L_i _mL _ 871 k 358 GASKET SET 3_ 2o_ 7_ 51_ 163_ 276 _ 9_ 51A_ 8_ _ 691 _ _ 1 943 C 883 0 842 _ 524_ 10 635 501 _ 789_I_ 197 729 _ 48 r o o 311 462 697 54 ...

Page 55: ...edle 108 690986 Valve Choke 117 690232 ID Jet Main Standard 690989 Jet Main High Altitude KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 121 499811 Carburetor Overhaul Kit 122 690952 Spacer Carburetor 125 499804 Carburetor 130 690993 Valve Throtlle 131 499805 Throttle Shaft Kit 133 499806 Float Carburetor 135 499803 Fuel Transfer Tube 137 690994 g Gasket Float Bowl 141 499607 Choke Shaft _3l 142 499808 D Nozzle Carbu...

Page 56: ...Label Kit 615 690317 Retainer Governor Shaft 1022 690971 Gasket Rocker Cover 616 691045 Crank Governor 1023 499599 Cover Rocker CyI No 1 628 690960 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1023A 499600 Cover Rocker Cy No 2 633 690998 _ Sea Choke Shaft 1024 499054 Pump Oil 635 66538 Boot Spark Plug 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1026A 690982 Rod Push inAlum urn 668 691215 Spacer 1027 492932 Fi...

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Page 59: ...RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I _U_ greater than15 _ never across the face Maketumsgradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes _ I ...

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