Craftsman 917.272954 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...ntenance 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 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...r negligence including but not limited to electrical end 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 instructionscon tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami nated or...

Page 3: ...g mower safely enoughto protectthem selves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debds build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and bum Do not allowthe mower deck to plow leaves or other debds which can cause build up to occur Clean any ait or fuel spillage before operating or stonng the machine Allow machine to cool before storage 3 II SLOPE OPERATION ...

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 a...

Page 5: ... where it cannot contact spark plug _CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor I 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 Sras can lose tracti...

Page 6: ...orest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting appUcable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by taw Section 4442 ot the California Public Resources Cede Other states may have similar la...

Page 7: ...7 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob 5 etainer Spnngs double loop 2 etainer Spr ngs single loop Mower 2 Ranged _ 1 Front Plate _ Assembly _ _ Shoulder Bolts Gauge Wheels y _ wes _ _ 2 Wheels 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga_m f Video Casseffe 7 For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet I 7 ...

Page 8: ...e BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1 Remove hex bolt lock washer and large flat washer from steedng shaft 2 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 3 S ide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft 4 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide or_tosteering wheel adapter 5 Secure steering wheel to steering...

Page 9: ... plunger and 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 TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls I WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be s...

Page 10: ...y between front mower brackets Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insed flanged pins Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate and mower brackets NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin If necessary move mower side to side to give space between plate and mower brackets IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rou...

Page 11: ...e that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflate...

Page 12: ...W WARNING ENOINEON ENG NEOFE O LPRESSORE L e _SON O _MP _ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED _r_ l R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED 3I PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automatk MOdels only 12 ...

Page 13: ... your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlightson and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor RANGESHIFT LEVER Allows high H and ...

Page 14: ...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 conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stop...

Page 15: ...sence 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 Lower mower with attachment lift control 3 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...

Page 16: ...ed fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dunng 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...

Page 17: ...O ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming Ddve so that clippingsare discharged onto t...

Page 18: ...r air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and tast longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and intedock systems for proper operation 5 Check for loose fasteners 8 _ roq_Ji_ if I IVl_Oed w4h r_Bi_t _Fr_ b_e_ l_gh_ h_r_ a_k_ p_ ot bo_ _o 35 _ _ mmamu_ LUBRICATION CHART Tie RodBallJoints Spindle _ Zerk _ Zerk _ F...

Page 19: ... resultsmower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest positionto 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 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble hex b...

Page 20: ...iller o Plug ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature S dEVIrK_C61 YGRADES F _ o _ O _ 4O m m lm_ 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 bef...

Page 21: ...ngine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged cartridge 21 NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this win damage the cartridge 6 Remove nut and cartridge plate 7 Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge S Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stu...

Page 22: ...nt clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting 3 Lower mower to its lowest position 4 Remove retainer spring holding anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti swaybar from bracket 5 Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly and remove plate 6 Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disen gage arms from deck 7 Raise attachmen...

Page 23: ...sen nut G on both front links an equal number of turns When distance F is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower housing loosen nut H from trunnion on both front links lighten nut G on both front links an equal number of turns When distance F is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front l...

Page 24: ... the Assembly section of this manual Reassemble mower drive belt See TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual Idler Arm Sway Bar Bracket TO ADJUST A n ACHMENT CLUTCH The eloctdc clutch should provide years of service The clutchhas a built in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to no...

Page 25: ...gages V idler 4 Place belt around transaxle pulley beginning at top V part of belt should engage transaxle pulley 5 Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper 6 Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keepers 7 Reinstall mower drive belt onto electdc clutch pulley 25 IMPORTANT Check Brake Adjustment Clutching FlatIdlerClutchingIdlerBelt n AboveBelt Keeper _xle...

Page 26: ...low this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system The other vehical must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system Do not use your tractor battery to start othervehicles TO A I ACH JUMPER CABLES 1 Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to th...

Page 27: ...IMPORTANT Do not adjust for maximum spring tension when using light attach ments such as a mower Adjust lift lever spnng to aid in liftingattachment Do not overpower spring When removing attachment always adjust spring tension to its lowest position Attachment Lift Jam Nut Spring TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY 1 Raise hoed 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand infront of tractor Grasp hood ...

Page 28: ...rol cable is adjusted properly see TO ADJUST THRO I rLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 2 With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle In clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclock wise I turn FINAL SETI ING 1 Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neut...

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: ... not start CORREC_ON 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 fuet tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other quali...

Page 31: ... mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and ragap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refillwith fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refilltan...

Page 32: ...ght switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 13 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade belt 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Re...

Page 33: ...4 AMMETER OPTIONAL BSI IGNmONSWITCH WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING GFC REMOVABLE NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H B DA 33 ...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272954 16 33 34 ...

Page 35: ...J 22 4152 1 Bulb Light 24 4014J Cable Battery 25 146686 Cable Battery 26 108524X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 175238 Harness Ign 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x I 2 42 131563 Cover Terrnin_ 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 79 163996...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272954 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 15 37 581_ 17 17 144 7_ 2t 17 47 91 I 17 19 2 88 36 ...

Page 37: ...rew Thdrol 3 16 18X1 25 21 _1437 NutCrownlock 3 6 16Unc 122 161464 ScrewHexWshd8 18x7 8 24 145243X558 Footrest RH 130 164863 ScrewHWHBHi Lo 13 16x3 4 28 145244X558 Footrest LH 137 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 xl Gr 5 30 145051 014 Saddle SlkscrVgt 139 171873 Bo6BhouiderS 16 18Tr 31 161419 Brace Supt l pc VGT Btrg 140 163806 MagnetYTGT 32 161327 Bracket Pivot Chassis Lh 141 163805 Striker PLateYTG...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272954 GROUND DRIVE 38 ...

Page 39: ... 143012 Sel Screw 1 4 28 x 3 4 55 105706X Bearing Idler 17 126909X Spnng 56 137153 V Belt 18 137104 Lever Brake 57 141756 Bracket Shift Rod Hi Lo 19 136926 Cam Brake Disc 59 122253X Shift Rod Hi Lo 21 23260412 Screw Flat Head 1 4 28 x 3 4 60 122268X Sphng Clip Connecting Link 22 633A109 Gearshift Lever Assembty 61 137524 Pulley Trat_axle 23 106932X Knob 52 STO551143 Washer Lock 7 16 24 136925 Supp...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272954 STEERINGASSEMBLY 19 7 18 _14 14 14 35 14 1 4O ...

Page 41: ... 36 40 18 175572 Draglink 19 156011 Support Asm Steering Vgt 20 172_0 Boot Steering 21 100711L Adapter Wheel Steedng 22 155105 Bushing Strg SIk 23 152_7 Screw 25 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 26 139769 Cap Wheel Steering 27 3366R Beadng Col Slrg 28 17 X C612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 29 104259X Bearing Range 31 138136 Bushing Nyliner Snap 32 19111610 Washer 11 32x 1 x 10Ga 33 STD551131 Washer Lo...

Page 42: ...her Ext Tooth 3 8 25 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF 26 3645J BLmhing 27 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 28 7834R FuelLine 29 137180 Spark _ rester Kit 35 10010500 Washer Split KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 123487X ClempHose 39 17490636 Screw TT 3 8 16 x2 1 4 UNC 40 17490664 Screw r 3 5 16 x4 UNC 41 126197X Weshar 1 1 20D X 15 32 ID X 250 42 S i_51143 Washer Lock 7 16 43 173_37 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 X 4 1 4 Ga 5 1 ...

Page 43: ...lt 5i18 18Uncx 5 4 w seres 10 174894 Pan Seat 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Boit Carr_ge 1 4 20 X 1 2 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 134300 Spacer Split 16 121250X Spdng Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 18 19171912 Washer 17 32xl 3 16x12 Ga 19 166369 Knob Beat 20 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Boit Shoulder 5 18 18 22 73800500 Nut Hex w Ins 5 16...

Page 44: ... Belt Drive Schematic DESCRIPTION Decal Mower Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Repl Parts Decal Engine Decal Engine KHLR Fan Decal Batte 3 Regeclor Taillight Decal Handle Lift Height Adjust Lift Handle Pad Footrest Manual Owner s Eng Manual Owner s Span WHEELS TIRES 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X427 Rim Assembty Front 11 1062 7X427 Rim Assembly Rear...

Page 45: ...2 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 34 137167 Rod Adj Uft Ghp HandleFluted 35 138 57 Knob Inf 3 6 16 Uric Butto l Plunger 3_ 155 _7 Pointer Height Indicator Plunger Button 39 123936X Plug Hole Spring 2 1 8 40 17060516 Screw 5 16 16 x 1 Link Lift 41 73540600 NUt Crownlock 3 6 24 Retainer Sprk_ 42 19112410 W_sher 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga Arm Suspension Vgt 43 123934X Scale Indicator Height Beadng 70 145212 N...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272954 MOWERDECK 46 49 49 34 4 45 47 31 116 117 3 118 19 17 46 ...

Page 47: ... 118 73930600 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 119 19121414 25 149287 Spring Torsion Deflector t 26 144948 26 110452X Nut Push 127 146763 27 166883X428 Deltector Clipping o 166209 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 29 131491 Red Hinge 143651 30 157722 Screw Thd RollingWasher Hd 31 129963 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 32 153531 Pulley Maedrel 33 178342 Nut Fig Top Lock DESCRIPTION Anchor Spdng Deck 46 Screw ...

Page 48: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272954 2 6 2 73 72 48 ...

Page 49: ...diate Speed Gear Sintered Iron Beadng 69 4206R High Speed Gear Sh_ftFork Shaft High Low Range 70 1370H Thrust Bearing Race Different_alPinion Spacer 71 633A69 tatarmediata and High Speed Differential Pinion Bushing Cluster Pinions Gdpeo Centadock Nut 3 8 24 72 139120 Input Shaft Shift Fork R H 73 4201R Low Speed Pinion Oil Seal 74 12000_8 E RIOg Sintared Iron Beadng 75 1153R Reverse Idler Gear Shi...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272954 KOHLERENGINE MODELNUMBERCV20 TYPE NUMBER 65561 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I N 15 _ m f3 _jls _17 4 7 29 50 ...

Page 51: ...O Ring 12 422 11 S Shim camshaft A R 17 24 086 32 S Screw shoulder 4 12 422 12 S Shim camshaft A R 18 24 445 01 S Strap lifting 10 24 010 06 S Camshaft Includes 11 12 19 24 016 01 S Valve exhaust Std 2 11 24 089 35 S Spring acr Heavy 24 016 02 S Valve exhaust 4 25 2 12 24 089 34 S Spring act tight 20 24 017 01 S Valve Intake Std 42 13 52 139 09 S Plug cup 24 017 02 S Valve intake 25 2 14 M 545010 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272954 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV2O TYPE NUMBER 65561 IGNITION FLECTRICAL I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I AIR iNTAKE J 3 ...

Page 53: ...ed grip barrel eyelets 24 113 18 S Decal grass screen 25 454 03 S Tie wire 3 1 2 3 4 5 g lO 11 12 13 14 15 24 027 20 S Housing blower Incl 2 4 24 100 01 S Nut plastic 3 25 139 16 S Plug button 9 16 24 100 02 S Nut plastic 2 Mo545020oS Screw hex ange M5x0 8x2O 4 M 545016 S Screw bax ange M5x0 8x16 3 M 551016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 M 645016 B Screw hex flange M6xl Oxf 6 6 24 146 16 S Plate bac...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272954 KOHLER ENGINE MODELNUMBER CV20 TYPE NUMBER65561 STARTING SYSTEM I 2 6 7 Q _8 0 g_ 0 mlO 31L PAN LUBRICATION I r 10__ 11 g 12 54 ...

Page 55: ...7 01 S Clamp cable 2 13 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 Sxl 6 1 14 24 090 07 S Lever throffie actuator 15 24 468 01 S Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 16 24 089 18 S Spdng governor 17 M 446030 S Nut hex M4x0 7 18 24 090 13 S Lever throffie control 19 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 20 24 089 51 S Spdng throffie lirniter 21 24 090 05 S Lever choke 22 41 468 03 S Washer spdng 1 4 23 M 403025 S Screw hex...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272954 KOHLER ENGINE MODELNUMBER CV20 TYPE NUMBER65561 CRANKSHAFT I FUEL SYSTEM I 1 EXHAUST I 7 11 10 13 9 14 56 ...

Page 57: ... S 24 782 05 Miniblock 10 24 086 12 S 24 755 03 S Gasket Set 11 24 393 16 S 12 24 100 01 S 13 15 353 04 S 14 25 050 03 S NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 757 18 S 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 22 S DESCRIPTION Kit carburetor w gaskets includes 2 4 Gasket carburetor Carburetor assembly For information only not availabte separately Includes 24 757 18 24 757 19 24 757 20 24 757 22 Gasket air cleaner base Stud MEx...

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Page 59: ...ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL I_ perate 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 Exerc se extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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