Craftsman 917.272930 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...ly 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: ...cause of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engi...

Page 3: ...wn 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 Sl...

Page 4: ...nsible 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 ex...

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: ...ublic Resources 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 pro...

Page 7: ...Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Locknut 1 2 20 Seat 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 4 28 Steering Extension teedng Shaft Boot 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob For Future Use Keys 11111 2 Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ... 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 adapter onto steering shaft e...

Page 9: ...ttachment lift lever to its highest 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 _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in...

Page 10: ...nd Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual J CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction f...

Page 11: ...ult 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 might ...

Page 12: ...charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT 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 IGN...

Page 13: ...tion 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 of grass To eliminate this possibili...

Page 14: ...eel 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 at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTION Do not operate the mower wi...

Page 15: ... acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner ...

Page 16: ...e 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 engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge 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 ...

Page 17: ...er 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 should replace the...

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 bo...

Page 19: ...ADES 1o 1 1_ 2o _o 4 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE o_ v_sc ch_fl e NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity 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 25 hours of...

Page 20: ...peration more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cool ing shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace...

Page 21: ... 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor Small Retainer Clutch Spring Small Retainer Clutch Spring _ Spring _ _ Retainer Spring IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame TO INST...

Page 22: ... must remain equal in length 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 _g _ Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length t E mru 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 wi...

Page 23: ...e Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove m...

Page 24: ...sbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAI...

Page 25: ...ch or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hood to raised position 2 Remove terminal guard 3 Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 4 Install new bat...

Page 26: ... CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjust ment 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 as sembly from air cleaner 3 Choke should be closed If it is not loos...

Page 27: ...rming 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 dam age 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: ... Loose or damaged wiring 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 8 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Clutch brake pedal not depressed 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 3 Weak or dead battery 4 Blown fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter Faulty operator presence switch es 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose orda...

Page 29: ... 1 2 3 4 5 Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels reduce speed 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 g...

Page 30: ...s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery celt 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 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass...

Page 31: ...D ORANGE _ _ _ j 14 V LTS AC MN 3600 RpM LIGI_TS OF_ BROWN HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS 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 WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272930 ELECTRICAL 33 i I I I I x I 42 41 22 21 I I I I I I I I I I 26 I i I I I I I I J x I I I I I I I I I I 25 I 27 12 I I I I I I I 52 29 I 1t6 v I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...ht Socket W 4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 40 179720 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Uric x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272930 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 258 28 261 _159 58 39 166 208 207 209 208 219 j64 20 23 219 f142 209 209 14 3 _145 208 chassis Laser It stlt 21 34 ...

Page 35: ...nk 3 8 16 Uric x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8016 Unc 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930 115 17490620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder stir Black 166 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi Lo 13 16 x 3 4 206 170165 Bolt Shoulde...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272930 GROUND DRIVE I 212 65 64 70 11E 15 48 37 34 26 27 drive fender stit 26 36 ...

Page 37: ...dler V Groove Plastic 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv Stl 164 19091010 49 123205X Retainer Belt 165 165623 50 72110612 Bolt Cam Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 166 166880 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 Unc 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 Unc 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 170 178394 55 105709X Spring Clutch Return 197 169613 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 198 169593 57 130801 V ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272930 STEERING I IS _ _ J n 65 1t8 67 67 f f 43 38 ...

Page 39: ... Race Thrust Hardened Washer 25 32 1 5 8 16 Ga Ring Klip Draglink Washer Lock Nut He Jam Toploek 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer I3 32 7 8 I6 Ga Screw 3 8 16 3 4 Pin Cotter Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 9 16 ID x 1 I 20D II Ga Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf Adaptor Steering Wheel Boot Steering Shaft...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272930 ENGINE 31 39 38 13 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 40 ...

Page 41: ...48456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 I6x 1 I 2 23 I69837 Shield BrniDbr Guard 25 I45996X505 Control Choke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 32 161896 Cap Fuel Guage 33 I23487X Clamp Hose 34 I06082X Spacer Pad 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Oil Drain Easy 39 I09227X Pad Idler 45 17000612 Screw Hex Web3 8...

Page 42: ... Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 I6 X 1 Washer 13 32 X I X I4 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 I21246X 13 I21248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 I21250X 17 I23976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 I 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn I 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bol...

Page 43: ...PTION Decal V Belt Drive Schematic Decal Deck B 42 Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Grille RH Decal Grille LH Decal Strg Whl Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owcer s Manual English Owcer s Manual Spanish WHEELS ANDTIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 100222X 4 59904 5 100732X024 6 278H 7 9040H 8 100108X024 9 122082X 10 7152J 1I 104757...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272930 LIFT ASSEMBLY 5 13 19 13 4 19 6 13 3 2 6 4 2O 15 2O litt rh _pieoo 3 44 ...

Page 45: ... I2563IX Grip Handle Fluted 8 I22365X Button Plunger Read 11 I39865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139868 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD824008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 18 73350800 Nut Jam He 1 2 I3 Unc 17 175889 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock wiWsh I 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 I63552 Retainer Spring 3I 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540800 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272930 MOWER DECK 46 68 148 106_ 102 103 105 103_ _F 2 117 _ 119 118 5 6 19F 21 42 D man t path _lt 3 16 29 21 _112 _117 23 24 25 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...1491 Rod Hinge 153 169674 30 173984 Screw Todrol Washer Head 154 I69675 3I 129963 Washer Spacer 155 169671 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 156 169672 33 178342 Nut Topleck Flanged 157 I69669 34 STD533717 Bolt 158 I7720408 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 159 72140614 37 STD551037 Washer I3 32x I3 I6x 16Ga 184 19131410 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 I6 Unc 130794 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45 STD624003 Retaine...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272930 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 29B 9 52 61 I 79 42A 48 ...

Page 49: ...353 Spur Gear 17 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 I6 dia 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 2I 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x I I 4 65 780189 Flat Washer 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x I 3 8 563 ID x 062W 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 66 776422 Input Shaft 27 792035 Retaining Ring 67 776396 Shifter B...

Page 50: ...BER 917 272930 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 524 75o 287 1019 L_ B_LKIT 1035 1017_ l 1058OWNER SMAJ_tMAL 1036EMISSIONLABEL 305 447A _67 447 50J 163 854 1095 VALV_ GASKET _ET 276 883 J 5O ...

Page 51: ...YPENUMBER0174 E1 36 _ 1022 1029 i 24o_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 _L_L_ 276 633 987 e 104 _ 672 _ _ _ 105 117 o 1124 f_ 137 227 0 913 0 616 _ 552A 8 7 12 404 _ 977CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633 51 g87 e 1 37 CC 072C 270 1124 J _ A 6 33 _i_ 1oo 0 _1 37 O 160_ 1127 117 _ 270 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272930 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 474 75 _ Ill8 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 12 20 943 51 _ 1022842 163 276 891 883 69Z 52 ...

Page 53: ...r Governor Lever 28 499605 Ring Set Piston 010 _Oversize 222 89I 023 Bracket Control 28 499606 Ring Set Piston 020 _Oversize 227 89I 048 Lever Governor Control 28 499607 Ring Set Piston 030 _Oversize 23I 690718 Screw Choke Valve 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 240 89I 035 Filter Fuel 28 690229 Pin Piston 250 690957 Retainer Breather 29 499583 Red Connecting 252 690956 Collector Oil 32 690976 Screw Conne...

Page 54: ... 890981 Rod Push Steel 617 691917 SeaI O Ring intake Manifold 1026A690982 Rod Push Aluminum 628 690960 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1027 492932 Filter Oil 633 690998 O SeaI Choke_q hrottle Shaft 1029 890972 Arm Rocker 635 68538 Boct Sparkplug 1035 891042 ShafFPump 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1036 895704 LabeI Emiasion 688 691215 Spacer 1051 891265 Ring Retaining 672 690234 O Gasket Carburefor Plate 1058 ...

Page 55: ...ong 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 slope of the hill ...

Page 56: ...t and 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 _us A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Pare ped_rserv_c_o de reparac_6n a dom_c_ho y pare ordenar p_ezas 1 888 SU HOGAR s_ 1 888 84 642_ Au Canada p...

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