Craftsman 917.272442 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...on Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about thisproduct Call 1 800 659 5917 Seers Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

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

Page 3: ...riding mower safely enough to protectthem selves and others from serioos injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build upwhich can touch hot exhaust engine parts and bum Do not allowthe mower deck to plow leaves or other debriswhich can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storingthe machine Allow machine to cool before storage It SLOPE OPERAT...

Page 4: ...er 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 o...

Page 5: ... where it cannot contact spark plug _ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose controlof the tractor _L CAUTION Tow only 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 trac...

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

Page 7: ...r Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Locknut 5 16 18 Steedng Wheel Insert t teering Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x I washer 3 8 1 Hex Bok 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Keys 41 2 Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet ...

Page 8: ...ex 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 steering whe...

Page 9: ...2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch Drake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmis sion See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward oft 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...

Page 10: ...r 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 I CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU 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 N...

Page 11: ... ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED SLOW MOWER LIFT H L A_ FACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED 3t PARKING BRAKE IGNITION KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFE_ YRULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREEWHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 12: ... 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 declutchingand braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor FREEW...

Page 13: ...e controlto slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignitionkey 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 position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor ...

Page 14: ..._ _ 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 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _ LCAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire gra...

Page 15: ...reduce 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 O C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting AWARNING Expedance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads...

Page 16: ...m up period after the 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 _iLCAUTION Never engage or disen g...

Page 17: ...harge of material 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 MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each us...

Page 18: ...ected to Zerk _ _ JI operator abuse or negligence To receive _ _ full value from the warranty operator must _t _ maintain tractor as instructed in this manual _Front Wheel _ Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing periodicanyto properly maintain your Zerk F_ _ tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Engine should be checked at least once each i season On...

Page 19: ... 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 flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpen ing blade but ifyou do be sure the ...

Page 20: ...essed air or high pressure sprayer to 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 highquality detergent oil rated withAPI service classification SF SJ Select ...

Page 21: ...rifler Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hoursof 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 clean abso...

Page 22: ...re there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are propedy positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline C_amp 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 system...

Page 23: ...lley 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 spdng 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer spdngs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORT...

Page 24: ...erthan 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 adjust ments check that both front linksare equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nu...

Page 25: ...decal on bottom side of leftfootrest 1 Remove mower See ro REMOVE MOWER inthis section of this manual 2 Remove bell 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 bell by reversin...

Page 26: ...heel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Retaining Ring ___ Square Key Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA rrERY CAUTION Lead...

Page 27: ...ative o terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Keps Nut _ Hex 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 gdll 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 Loose or ...

Page 28: ... scribed 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 c...

Page 29: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose ortank duringstorage 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 Acidicgas 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 fuel lin...

Page 30: ...withfresh gasoline and replace fusl filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Claan replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refillwith fresh gasoline 6 Check all wiring 7 See ToAdjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 8 C...

Page 31: ...clutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel 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 tilter 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Con...

Page 32: ...ir trapped in transmission dudng shipment or servicing 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 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower ddve belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed in this...

Page 33: ...L ALTERNATOR SYSTEM_ THE L_GHTSARE NOT CONNECTED TO TNE BATTERY_ BUT HAVE THEIR GWN ELECTRbCAL SOURCE_ HEADLI_HTE BECAUSE OF THiS_ THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGRTS _ W_LLCHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED_ AT _DLETHE L_GNTS WILL BIM_ AS THE ENGINE IS NON_REMQV_ _LE _REEDED UP THE L_GHTS CONNECTIONS WILL BEOOMI _THEIR BR_GHTEST_ WIRING INSULATED CUPS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMO...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917 272442 26 34 ...

Page 35: ...ew 6 Gauge Red 11 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 26 175158 Fuse 20 Amp 27 735104GO Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge BlaCk 12 29 121305X Switch Plunger NotarialOp Olive 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 178437 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 BOll Hex Head Fit_ 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433x Amrneter Rectangal...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272442 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 3O 31 6 5g 2D8 1 9 2Q6 _7 i 160 6O _4 74 200 36 ...

Page 37: ... 31 139976 Bracket Fender Support 37 17490508 Screw ThdJ ol 5 1g 18 x 1 2 Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asrn Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot 58 174930 Duct Air Engine P L LT 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 _ 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT 74 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 142 165867 PlateReinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket PCt Footrest STLT 145 156524 J...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272442 GROUNDDRIVE 1 26 38 ...

Page 39: ...UNC 169 165580 52 1_541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 197 169613 53 105710X Link Clutch 198 1695_3 55 105709X Spdng Return Clutch 199 169612 56 17060616 Screw 3_ 16 x 1 200 72140506 57 140294 V Belt 282 72110614 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 212 145212 61 17060612 Screw 3 6 16 x 3 4 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 65 1D551143 Washer PART NO DESCRIPT...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272442 STEERINGASSEMBLY s a 40 ...

Page 41: ...1416 Washer 15 52 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 17060612 Screw 3 6 16 x 5 4 STD561210 Pin 130465 Rod lie 155099 Bushing Steering 152927 Screw 159946X428 Insert SteeringWheel 19132411 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge STD541537 Nut LockCenter3_ 24UNF 159945 Adaptor Steedng Wheel 14o054x428 Boot Steedng Shaft 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 153720 xtenslon Shaft Steering LR LT 121232X Cap Spindle 6855M Fit...

Page 42: ...st Tube Rh 38 148315 Plug Drain OII Easy 6 159955 Exhaust Tube Lh 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd 8 171877 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Relh 1 4 20 x 3 4 10 1_797 St JeldBrowning 45 170 X 612 Screw Hex WShTndr 3 8 16 x 3 4 13 165391 Gasket Muffler 46 190_1416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy _ 10040500 washer Lock 5 6 16 STD551237 Washer 72 71070512 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5 16 18 x...

Page 43: ...k Lift LH 12 139866 Link_ Lift R H 13 STD624008 Refiner Sp_ng 15 173288 Link Front 16 733508 0 NUt Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 18 73800800 Locknut Hex w Washar Ir_seft 1 2 13UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Relalner Spdrlg 31 169865 Beadng Pvt Lilt 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X PlUgHole 38 17060516 Scr...

Page 44: ... 1 x 10 GaLigo 16 121250X Spring 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976 Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 6 STD541437 Nut 2t 171852 Sort Shoulder 5 16 16 UNC 7 124181X Spring Seat 22 STD541431 Nut 6 17000616 Screw 3 6 16x1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer 17 32x 1 3 16x 12Ga 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 GaLigo 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 10 174894 pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat NOTE All comp_ent dirnen...

Page 45: ...TLT 8 172331 Decal Deck o 165799X428 Ped FootJ estRH STLT 9 163204 Decal Fender Craftsman 160210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 10 156439 Decal Fender Danger 178431 Owner s M an ual Engttsh 12 146046 Decal V Belt Ddve Schematic 178432 Owner s Manual Spardsh WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 4 10 1 591_2 Valve Cap 1Ire 2 65139 Stern Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTim Not Provided Servic...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272442 MOWERDECK I_e_ _ l_ O_ 34 21 22 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...3 _69674 44 140086 GUard Mandret LH 154 169675 45 STD_4003 Retainer 195 169671 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 156 169672 48 133944 WaSher Hardened 157 169669 4_ 174284 BOilerAssembly Cam Followel 158 7720410 59 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Gr 5 159 72140614 51 STD541410 Locknut 130794 52 139988 Bolt Sheulper 5 16 18 UNC 53 131845 Arm Assembly Pad Brake 169583 54 133943 Wssher Hmder_ed 55 1550...

Page 48: ...81 79 73 16 _2 6O 58 107 t Z n i mo rm Zr o_ ...

Page 49: ...31 170371 Sleeve Beadng 75 X 1 575 X Insed 625 81 170423 Wedge Fdntlon Pack 3_ 170389 Sleeve Bea ring Oulboard _ 170424 Clip Washer 316xl 5Ox 1046 75xl 750x 625 Plated 33 142991 Washer 3 4 Id X 1 1 20d X 13 83 161168 Pin Standard Headless Tt_k 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube 34 170390 Lip Seat Axle Seal 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank 35 170391 Shaft A de 75 X 11 39 Key 87 142917 Cap Poppet Val...

Page 50: ...OR MODEL NUMBER 917 272442 BRIGGS AND STRATFON ENGINE MODELNUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER0119 E3 1035 75O I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 11036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 691 865B_ 447A _ 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 163_ _ 10 883_ 50 ...

Page 51: ...240 __ 0151 121 CARBURETOR KIT 51_ 117_ 11251 137 _ l 1123 _ 276 _ 104_ 1124_ 105_ 633_ 987_ r_ 6161r 552 552A 6 742 404 o 552A 6 601 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A_ 137 _ 993_ 150_ 276_ 987 11230 1124 _l_ 6330 1022 1029 211 1023A lb REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS 21_1 TOINSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONMANUAL 51 ...

Page 52: ...R 917 272442 BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER407777 TYPE NUMBER0119 E3 4It 75_ ollF _ VI 4v1118 1 _ I 7_236_ I 334V 40 sss 573 i 358 GASKET SET 3_ 20_ 7_ 51_ 163 270 88e 691 _ 8822 _ 1 48_ 0 177 1081 _ 10 007 _ 52 ...

Page 53: ...5 Lock Piston Pn 256 690957 Retainer Element 28 499582 Pin Piston 258 690308 Screw Engine Sump 29 499583 Rod Connectin ng 265 691024 Clamp Casing 32 690976 Screw Connesting Rod 267 95348 Screw Casing Clamp 33 499596 Valve Exhaust 276 6909970 Sealing Washer 34 499597 Vstve lntake 278 690097 Washer Gov Contrdi Lever 35 690963 Spring Valve Intake 287 690960 Screw Dipstick Tube 36 690963 Spring Valve ...

Page 54: ... 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1024 499054 Pump Oil 668 691215 Spacer 1026 690981 Rod Push _Steai 691 690657 Governor Shaft Seal 1026A690982 Rod Push _ nAlum um 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1027 690041 Filtar Oil 703 690010 Clip 1029 690972 Rocker Arm 718 690959 Pin Locator 1033 499890 Valve Overhaul Kit 726 499612 Gear Rin 9 1035 691042 Shaft Pum 741 696980 Gear TIming 1036 499783 Emissions _ ahel 742 ...

Page 55: ...NLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 8_ 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 caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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