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ICRAFTSMAWJ
18.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917,272410
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
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about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, I160179
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- Page 1 • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, I160179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman For answers to yourquestions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line...
- Page 2 Schedule ... 17 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructionsin the manual and on the machine before starting.
- Page 4 Ill.CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care o! another responsible adult.
- Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the stope.
- Page 6 3RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 1,25 GALLONS .3APACITY UNLEADED \NDTYPE: REGULAR )ILTYPE SAE 10W30 API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE32 °F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) _)ILCAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS W/OFILTER: 4.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC IGAP: .030") 3ROUND SPEED FORWARD: '_MPH): REVERSE: 1.5 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSi REAR: 10PSI...
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert 1) Hex Bolt washer 3/8 (1) Lock 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steering Boot q Steering Wheel Adapter Seat _(1) S,opeSh.e, (2) Keys (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Extension Shaft (_Washer...
- Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor aU parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
- Page 9 Terminal Batteej Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard pecking and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
- Page 10 INSTALL M ULCHER P LATE (Ifpreviously r emoved) 1. Raise a ndhold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place f ront o fmulchar plate over f ront ofmower deck opening andslide into place, asshown, 3, Hook f ront l atch intohole onfront o f mower deck.
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature suppled with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING EHO,NEOH ENG,HEOFF OILPeESSUnE L,ONTSO. OVI,_MP ]_ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWERLI_ LOCKED ATTACHMENT...
- Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, Attachment Clutch switch Ammeter Throttle/Choke Contml Clutch/Brake Psdai Gearshift Lever...
- Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
- Page 14 • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice.
- Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specificationsof the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with "the ground and cause you to lose controt of your tractor.
- Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50=F and below) 6. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depend- ing on the temperature.
- Page 17 AS YOU COMPLETE Ch_d_ Brake Or_a,on CheW'are Pm_ure I, / C_ed_Operator P resence and Interlock Syste¢_ R Check f orLoose F ast_ Sharpe_R_ace Mowor 818de_ T Lub_,=.=, C.=_ 0 Cheex Bat__ R c_,__ =rid Tm_t= Che_ Transaxle Cooling A_lu_ 8lade _$) A_u_ Motion Odw Ben(s)T_ Ch=_ E,_,oO,=.=v_ Cleln Nr F'llter...
- Page 18 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be ad- justed. (See =TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
- Page 19 • Keep battery and terminals clean. , Keep battery bolts tight. , Keep small vent holes open. , Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on /our tractor is maintenance free, Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. _dding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.
- Page 20 Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling 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 wig cause engine damage due...
- Page 21 3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. 4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline, Clam_ Clamp Fuel FIItar - 'f CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • 1,CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1.
- Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See =PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.
- Page 23 BELT INSTALLATION - 4. Install new belt in reverse order of removal. 5. Make sure bolt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. 6. Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. Mandrel Mandrel TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.
- Page 24 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor.
- Page 25 5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely. 6. Close battery box door. Battery Door Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.
- Page 26 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the adjusting needles In (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air...
- Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or _ore, CAUTION: Never store thetractor with gasoline inthe tankinside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. Willnot_art 2. Engine not =CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirtyfuel filter. Waterin fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carburetor out of adjustment. lO.Engine valvesout of adjustment.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in"CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil leveVdirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirtyfuel filter. 8.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE I_1owerbladeawill 1. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4.
- Page 31 -rRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 SCH_MAT|C WINING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THeY SHOULD bE REf_.ACED TO pROPE_Y _ECURE YOUR WIRING. Fro SWITCH NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS HF.N3UGHTS €IRCUIT ,, REt_OV_JE CO_t_ECTIONS...
- Page 32 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 ELECTRICAl-...
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 ELECTRICAL PART 163465 74760412 156417 153664 175688 4152.J 4799J 146147 175'i58 735104(_ 4207./ 160784 175566 140403 'L78442 711104_ 131563 178861 122822X 174652 140405 141940 146685 109748X NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm DESCRIPTION Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp...
- Page 34 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 207 _ 43 2...
- Page 35 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART 174619 176554 17060612 155272 168343X012 ST[To33710 155927 172107X010 174906_8 174330X612 Hood Asseml_y 126938X 19131312 ST[To41437 177403 174332x599 175692X612 139976 1749(_06 175710 174714 150127 72140606 154798 73680600 158112 17060620 1757G2 154966 175582 156524 155123X428 Cuphok:k_ 164863...
- Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 GROUND DRIVE 26 27...
- Page 37 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breskdown) Peedess 206-545C 146682 Spdng, Return, Brake 123666X Pugey, Transaxle 12(X30(_8 Ring,Retainer 121520X Strap,Torque 1706C512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 165866 Red Shifter Fender STLT 145028 Clutch Electric STD561210 Pin, Cotter 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 74550412...
- Page 38 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 917.272410 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
- Page 39 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 917.272410 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 159944X428 172393 169840 169839 6266H 121748)( 12000029 175121 STD551137 136518 145212 177876 17060612 171888 19111216 1004(To00 73540500 155099 152927 159946X428 19132411 STD541537 159945 145054x428 121749X 153720 12123P.X STD541431 74780520 STD523710 16_67 7214G618...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 ENGINE • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 41 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 ENGINE PART 170548 17720410 159420 12-041.O3 148456 $1_o51237 169837 137180 1092(_X 158990 123487X 137040 148315 124(TL8X 17670412 170(_612 19091416 19101216 747605(_ 73510400 M73030800 1(35 17120616 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm DESCRIPTION Control, Tlvottle Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8...
- Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 140123 Se_t 1405.51 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 71110616 Bolt Ig'_3*r6"rg Washer 13/32 x I x 10 Gauge 145006 Clip, Push-in Hinged ST[:_41437 124181X Spdng, Seat 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1ol/2 "_g13_614 Washer f3/32 x / x 14 Gauge...
- Page 43 Decal, Hood, LH. 179405 Decal Hood Replacement 133644 Decal. Customer Maintenance 177355 Decal, Hood Side 172331 Decal, Deck 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 156439 Decal, Fender Danger WHEELS &TIRES 4,10 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 164065 Decal, Sting. WhL Domed Prem, Brs...
- Page 44 TRACTOR --MODEL N UMBER 917.272410 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
- Page 45 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART 159460 159471 105767X 12000(X_ 19211621 12O183X 125631X 122365X 13_65 139666 S_4008 173288 733508(_ 175689 73800800 139868 163552 169865 73540600 155097 123935X 17060516 19112410 155098 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm DESCRIPTION Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly...
- Page 46 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 917.272410 MOWER DECK 106 "_ _ 102 103 105 1oz. -_...
- Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,272410 MOWERDECK PART DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" S_Ta33107 Bolt 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck STD624C08 Retainer Spdng 13(_32 Arm, Suspension, Rear 85_857 Bolt, Rex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr, 8 STD551137 Washer, Lock 142296...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.272410 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER206-545C NUMBERS HERE...
- Page 49 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER206-545C PART DESCRIP'TK_N 772147 Transaxle Cover 780086A Needle Beadng 5/8" 770128 TransaxleCase 776395 Countershaft 776409 Output Shaft 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 792180 Shift Key 792047...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLtNDER HEADf VALVE AND BREATHER I _fLINDRE DIRIGE SOUPAPE ET RENIFLARD I CRANKCASE I CARTER-MOTEUR '1_-14...
- Page 51 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (inlndudes 3-17, Gaskets 12 04 1 01-S (Qty. 2), 12 041 02-S, & 12 041 03-f) 12-411o03-S Rod, push (2)
- Page 52 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENG|NE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I IGNITIONIELECTPJCAL _LECTRIOUE ALLUMAGE HABITATION DE SOUFFLEUR El" DI_CALENT I 0-,I _...
- Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M1Ox1.5x46 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6x1.0x16 (4) 12-157-06-S X-42-15-S 12-025-15-S Fl_.r_',_heel 12-155-09-S Connector M-548025-S...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM| ENGINE CONTROLS DI_MARRANT DE LE SysTI_ME P_OTEUR CONTROLE OIL PAN / LUBRICATION DE LA HUILE PAN DE LA LUBRIFICATION +-,_ II-- _,--Io C_/+i C2,,!
- Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART DESCRIPTION M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange M8xl,25x70 25-098-07-S Starter aseambly ncludea 3- 12-755-54-S ddve end 12-227-18-S Cap, ddve end 12-170-05-S Armature 12-221-01-S Kit, brush & spdng 12-227-13-S Cap, commutator 12-211-01-S...
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST VILEBREOUIN F:CHAPPEMENTI FUEL SYSTEM 'UEL DE LE SYSTI_ME I Q--t...
- Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 12-853-118-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 4,5,6 qty 1 _e, cable 12-454-03-S, Termina_ 25-452-20-S 12-041-62-S Gasket, air c eerier 12-053-118...
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDId. SIGHTING SIGHTING ..Cu T GUIDE greater than 15 ), never across ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. caution Operate when changing your Tractor up and down the face of slopes direction SLOPES SAFE OPERATIUN ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL the face.
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