Craftsman 917.272441 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...on Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructionsbefore 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 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

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 con tained inthe owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or o...

Page 3: ...g mower safely enough to protect them selves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower dock to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage I1 SLOPE OPERA...

Page 4: ... operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build 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: ...ire where it cannot contact spark plug _ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommendedby 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 tra...

Page 6: ...ain 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 instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _WARN NG ...

Page 7: ... Locknut 5 16 18 Steering Wheel Insert I teering Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lock washer 3 8 11 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet ...

Page 8: ...haft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 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: ...sition 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel cont_ ol in freewheel ing position to disengage transmis sion See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 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 start...

Page 10: ... installation of optional grass catcher accessory NOTE It is not necessary to change blades The mulcher blades are de signed for discharging and bagging also s CHECKLIST BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No ...

Page 11: ...E FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED I R N H L REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY IGNITION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...UTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor ...

Page 13: ...move throttle control to slow position and allowing 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 conditio...

Page 14: ...s Gauge Wheel Shoulder _ Bolt 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 running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _ CAUTION D...

Page 15: ...educe valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness IMPORTANT When operating in temperatures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting _kWARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which lead...

Page 16: ...e warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly 16 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 PURGETRANSMISSlON _I_CAUTION Never engage or...

Page 17: ...terial Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground 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 up grass and trash Clean after each use The speci...

Page 18: ... 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 your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a ye...

Page 19: ...lts 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 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 hex bolt...

Page 20: ... clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade accor...

Page 21: ...rty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Remove knobs and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 2 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 3 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth 4 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in c...

Page 22: ...re there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline Clamp Fuel Filter_ CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automo tive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical syste...

Page 23: ...y 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 brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor Small R...

Page 24: ...en 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 nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment _ ool Mandrel Nut Both Front Links Shouldbe Equal in Length Q Suspension GO LiRLink A_ FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessar...

Page 25: ...ttom side of left footrest 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 Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades 4 Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulley 5 Install new belt by reversing above p...

Page 26: ...Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover Axle_Cover _ _Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY _k CAUTION...

Page 27: ... to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Batter Box Door Positive Red Negative Cable 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 INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Lo...

Page 28: ...ribed 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 clea...

Page 29: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during 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 during 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 until the fuel...

Page 30: ... of adjustment 7 Engine valves out of 8 adjustment Brake pedal not depressed 1 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 dead battery 1 Corroded battery terminals 2 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Faulty solenoid or starter 4 C...

Page 31: ...bstruction in clutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 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...

Page 32: ...ion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 ...

Page 33: ...QUIPPED _2 2 SPARK IGNITION PLUG UNiT GAP PLUGS ON rWIN CYL ENGINES i IGNITION SWITCH OFF _ C_A1 NONE R UNP IGHT B At A2 L RUN B At NONE START B S AI NONE e NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS Q REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS BROWN WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272441 33 _ 26 I I 2s J 34 ...

Page 35: ... Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 uric x 3 4 Case BatteryMech Hinge Switch Intedock N OpnlN Opn Harness LightSocket includes4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red WI16 Wire Fuse 20Amp Nut Keps Hexll4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch PlungerNormalOp Olive Switch Ignition Key Ignition Harness Ignition Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 112 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272441 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 208 58 208 74 3 _4 38 4 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...stPntSTLT 31 139976 Bracket Fender Support 37 1749 3508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm PivotMower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot 58 174930 Duct AirEngine P L LT 60 72140606 BoltRdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 CashLowerSTLT 74 73680600 NutCrownlook318 16UNC 142 165867 PlateReinforcement STLT 143 154966 BracketSwaybarChassis 144 175582 BracketPnt FootrestSTLT 145 156524 Jod ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272441 GROUND DRIVE 57 32 30 62 52 36 16 _32 212 70 116 1 26 38 ...

Page 39: ...etainer Belt 165 165623 50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880 51 STD541437 NutCrownleck 3 6 16UNC 168 165492 52 S 1 D541431 Nut Crewnlook5 16 18Unc 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17060616 Screw 3 6 16 x I 199 189612 57 140294 V Belt 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper CenterSpan 202 72110614 61 17060612 Screw 3 6 16x 3 4 212 145212 62 8883R Cover Pedal ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272441 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ _ _30 i I _ _ j i _ j 47 40 ...

Page 41: ... S 1_o61210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 insert Steedng Wheel 39 19132411 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 _1537 Nut LockCenter 3 8 24 UNF 41 159945 Adaptor SteeringWheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1o114 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 ExtensionShaftSteering LR LT 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 6855M Fitting Grease 51 STD541431 Nu...

Page 42: ...777 0121 E3 32 158990 Muffler ExhaustTube Rh 33 123487X ExhaustTube Lh 37 137040 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 38 148315 ShieldBrowning 44 17670412 WasherLock 516 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5116 18x 3 4 45 17000612 Gasket Muffler 46 19091416 Tube DrainOil Easy 81 73510400 Washer Screw Thdrol3 8 16 x 1 1 2 ShieldBm DbrGuard i DESCRIPTION ControlCable Hut Keps 316 24 _d restor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly FuelSears Vent...

Page 43: ...k Lilt L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hax Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 175689 Trunnion KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 18 73800800 Locknut Hex w Washer Insert 1 2 13UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock3 8 24 36 155097 PointerHeightIndicator 37 123935X PlugHole 38 1706_516 Screw...

Page 44: ...614 Washer 13132x 1 x 14 Gauge 10 174894 Pan Seat 11 166369 KnobSeat 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5116 18UNC 22 S 1_541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17132x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulde...

Page 45: ...IPTION Decal LowerDash Decal V Belt Schematic Decal BatteryDiehard Decal BatteryDngr PsnEng Decal StingWhl Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLHSTLT PadFootrestRH STLT Decal By Pass LT Hydro Owner sManual English Owner sManual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2_ 5 8 7 4 10 tl KEY PART NO NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube FrontTire NotProvided ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272441 MOWER DECK 21 22 _23 24 29 _ 112 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...Pulley Idler Flat 153 169674 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13116x 16 Ga 154 169675 40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 155 169671 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 156 169672 45 STD624003 Retainer 157 169669 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 158 17720410 48 133944 Washer Hardened 159 72140614 49 174284 RollerAssembly CamFollower 130794 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Gr 5 51 STD541410 Locknut 169583 52 1...

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Page 49: ...X 80 150778 Hex Lock Nut5 16 24Unjf Nyion 625 Insert 32 170389 SleeveBeadng Outboard 81 170423 Wedge FrictionPack 75x1 750x 625 82 170424 Clip Washer 316x1 50x 1046 33 142991 Washer 314Id X 1 112Od X 13 Plated Thk 83 161168 Pin StandardHeadless 34 170390 Lip SealAxle Seal 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X 11 39 Key 85 170426 Hose ExpansionTank R H 87 142917 Cap PoppatV...

Page 50: ..._ 216 1 lO Ir11_ 265 _ 2674 9_ 188 222 11_REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 265 _ TOINSTALL SEEREPAIR _ 718 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 267 102_ _ k _ _ _ 5 _ _O_OA _ _ 207_ 447A 524_ _ 252_ _ _o_ _ _ 75O 865B_ 447A 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 445 1 967 r_ 447A 163_ 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 868 _ _ 7 _ 51_ 883_ 50 ...

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Page 52: ...RIGGS AND STRAI rON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER407777 TYPE NUMBER 0121 E3 363 I 74 1005 332 _ _J 877 10o5 72bJ_ 1851 r 358 GASKET SET 3Q 2o 276 9_ 51A_ 868_ 2_ 691 _ 8822 _ 1 943 _ 842 524_ 10 050_ 573_ _ 197 48 _olsO I 513_1 5o_ Y 801 697 52 ...

Page 53: ... Ring Set Piston 020 O S 219 394348 Gear Governor 499607 Ring Set Piston 030 O S 220 690412 Washer Govemor Lever 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 222 691023 Bracket Control 28 499582 Pin Piston 227 691048 Control Lever Governor 29 499583 Rod Connecting 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 32 690976 Screw_Connecting Red 240 691035 Filter Fuel 33 499596 Valve Exhaust 250 690957 Retainer Breather 34 499597 Valve In...

Page 54: ... 499602 Dipstick Tube Assembly 691234 TerminaI Sparkplug KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 855 691011 Adapter Air 865 691012 Cover Air Guide 865A 691014 Cover Air Guide 865B 691015 Cover Air Guide 868 690968 Seal Valve 871 690969 Bushing Guide 877 399916 Alternator Connector Wire 883 690970 Gasket Exhaust 914 690960 Screw Rocker Cover 918 694000 Hose Vacuum 929 691003 Screw Choke Control Bracket 934 6910...

Page 55: ...UIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not 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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