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Craftsman 917.272057 Owner's Manual

16.0 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272057
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
---_ This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines, Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual,
CAUTION:
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 pro, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat...
  • Page 2 Serviceand Adjustments ... 2 1 Storage... 27 Troubleshooting... 28 Repair Parts... 32 Parts Ordering... B ack ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT if this Craftsman Riding up according to the instructions in the owner's free of charge, any parts found to be defective service...

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine throwing objects. Failure to observe serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow instructions in the manual machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, familiar with the instructions, the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be...
  • 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. assume that children will remain you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing and under the watchful care of another...
  • 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. tires lose traction, disengage blades and proceed slowly down the slope. •...
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS _ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS ;APACITY UNLEADED _ND TYPE: REGULAR )ILTYPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE 32°F) _PI-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.5 PINTS 3PARK PLUG: CHAMPION GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED FORWARD: VIPH): 2 ND 3 a°...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 Steering Boot Slope Sheet (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt washer 3/8 1) Lock 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (_(1) Knob...

  • Page 8: Tools Required For Assembly

    Your new tractor has been assembled unassembled for shipping purposes. tractor all parts and hardware you assemble correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed...
  • Page 9 Seat Battery Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove the cardboard packing. Remove cardboard packing and discard.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor Learn and understand their meaning. BA]-FERY CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OILPRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor various controls and adjustments. Attachment Clutch Ammeter Throttle/Choke Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. AMMETER - Indicates charging discharging (-) of battery.
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, glasses or eye shields adjustments or repairs, over spectacles HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting parking...
  • Page 14 • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, over 6 inches in height should mowed twice.

  • Page 15: Before Starting The Engine

    TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHM ENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
  • Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) When engine starts, allow engine run with the throttle control choke position until the engine roughly, then move throttle fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, ing on the temperature.

  • Page 17: General Recommendations

    ! . Chang e tllOre often when Opeta(ing Utide, a heavy load ol in highambient temperatures. 2 - Ser'/ice more often when operating _ndirty or dusty cond_iorr_ 3 - If equipped with oil fi_leI, change oil even/50 hours ReplacB b_ades rno_eo_en when mowing in sandy s¢_i[ GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover...
  • 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 highest gear, then brake must be ad- justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" Service and Adjustments section manual).
  • Page 19 • Keep batteryand terminalsclean. • Keepbattery boltstight. • Keep smallvent holes open. • Rechargeat 6-10 amperesfor 1 hour. NOTE:The original equipmentbattery your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte not necessary.
  • Page 20 Every 100hoursof operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or...
  • Page 21 CLEANING • Clean engine, batten], seat, finish, of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. ,d_ CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING 1, Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking 2.
  • 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 manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT •...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking BELT REMOVAL Remove mower from tractor REMOVE MOWER" in this section manual). 2. Work belt off both mandrel idler pulleys.
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral the gear shift lever is in neutral gate) position. The adjustment the factory; however, if adjustment needed, proceed as follows: Make sure transaxle is in neutral NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.
  • Page 25 Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Negative Terminal Positive Terminal REPLACING BATTERY _II=CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals the same time. Before connecting remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected...
  • Page 26 ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor storage at the end of the season tractor will not be used for 30 days or _k ore. CAUTION: Never store the tractor gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. Will not start 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Loose 9. Carburetor adjustment. 10.Engine valves out of adjustment.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Lossofpower 1. Cutting fast. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Build-up and trash under mower. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty Faulty spark plug. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water 10.Spark ! 1.Dirty 12.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will 1. Obstruction not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Frozen blade mandrel. Poor grass 1. Engine discharge 2. Travel speed too fast. Wet grass. Mower deck not level. Low/uneven pressure. Worn, bent or loose blade. 7.
  • Page 31 RUN&IGHT B+A1 A2+L B+A1 NONE START 3+ S + A1 NONE -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 BATTERY FUSE YOUR TRACTOR IS NOTE EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM, THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 71110408 131563 178861 121433X 141940 109748X NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 Case Battery Switch, Interlock Harness Asm Light W/4152j Bulb Light #1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...

  • Page 35: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, RdHd Sqnk 3/8-16 Unc x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H.

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 GROUND DRIVE 26 27...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 GROUNDDRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) Peerless206-545C 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 12000028 Ring, Retainer 121520X Strap, Torque 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT STD561210 Pin, Cotter 105701X...

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 STEERING ASSEMBLY . i_y:_-_-_ _°...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR-- STEERING ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,S. inches MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteeringWheel 175131 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L,H 169839 Spindte Assembly, R,H, 6266H Searing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge...
  • Page 40 STD551237 Washer 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard 137180 Arrestor, Spark 109202X Tank, Fuel 158990 Cap Assembly, Fuel Sears, Vented 123487X Clamp, Hose MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 EQUIPMENT PART 137040 148315 124028X 17670412 17OOO612 19091416 19101216 74760508 73510400 M73030800 17120616 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

  • Page 41: Seat Assembly

    19131614 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga 174894 Pan Pnt Seat (blk) 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 KEY PART NO. NO. 121248)( 72050412 134300 121250X 123976X 171852 STD541431 19171912 127018X NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S, inches...

  • Page 42: Wheels And Tires

    177334 Decal, Hood, L.H. 138047 Decal, Battery 133644 Decal, Customer Maintenance 177368 Decal, HP Engine 172331 Decal, Mower Srs 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 156439 Decal, Fender Danger WHEELS & TIRES 4,10 -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 PART DESCRIPTION 177325 Decal, Hood Side...

  • Page 43: Lift Assembly

    Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865 Link Asm Lift L.H. 139866 Link Asm Lift R.H. - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 PART DESCRIPTION STD624008 Retainer Spring 173288 Link Front 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 175689 Trunnion...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR MOWER DECK - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 13-- _116...

  • Page 45: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 MOWERDECK KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" Bolt STD533107 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck STD624008 Retainer Spring 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 7o _ ,,+--0 NUMBERS HERE 917.272057...
  • Page 47 Flanged Bushing .751 790075 Brake Disk 790007 Brake Pad Plate 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2) 786026 DowelPin 792076A Flat Washer .312 IDx .059W - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 PART 790079 792073A 792085A 792075 790025 786066 786086 774690 774691 778356...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 ;YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER] CRANKCASE /_//_z zo...
  • Page 49 M-645020-S Screw, hex. flange M6xt .0x20 (5) 12-096-07-S Cover, valve w/nipple M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange MSx0.Sxl0 12-018-01-S Retainer, 12-402-02-S Reed, breather MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 NUMBER 26509 CRANKCASE PART 12-032-03-S head 12-445-02-S M-839025-S head 24-380-13-S 12-755-49-S 12-089-31-S 12-422-08-S hd. pipe 1/8...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLESJ 18_17 AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 51 Nut, hex. flange M5x0.8 12 096 40-S Cover (goes over rectifier- regulator housing) 12 141 01-S Retainer, cover 12 096 40-S to housing) -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION PART 12-281-01-S 25-341-03-S 12-096-24-S 12-083-12-S 12-100-08-S M6xl.0x16...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE ,.=J OIL PAN / LUBRICATION - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 CONTROLS ,ff_10...
  • Page 53 12-032-03-S Seal, oil (1_'£O. end) 24-086-16-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45 24-086-17-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45 12-199-56-S Assembly, Pan, oil (Incl. 11,14-17) - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER ENGINE CONTROLS PART 12-079-11 -S 12-237-01-S 24-086-43-S (Includes M-664020-S 12-536-10-S...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST "5 FUEL SYSTEM I...
  • Page 55 12-757-33-S Kit, solenoid 12-757-03-S Kit, repair 12-454-03-S Tie cable 12-518-37-S Lead, red, (37" - 20 gauge - uninsulated insulated socket terminals) -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKSHAFT PART 12-014-57-S 25-139-27-S EXHAUST w/gasket PART assembly only not...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SIGHTING ... CUT GUIDE ,& Operate your Tractor greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent caution when changing SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN NOT ACROSS TH_s up and down the face of slopes tipping...
  • Page 60 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repairof majorbrandappliancesin your own home... no matterwho made it, no matterwho soldi'd 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ (1_o-4a_o) _.sealtoorll For repairof carry-in products electronics, callfor the nearestSears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Forthe replacementparts,accessoriesand owner'smanuals thatyou need to do-R-yourself, callSears PartsOirectSM! 1-800-366-PART (1_0-3e6-7278)

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