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Craftsman 917.27223 Owner's Manual

20 hp electric start 48" mower 6 speed transaxle
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Owner's Manual
20 HP
ELECTRIC START
48" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272230
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip-
ment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pro, Mort - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
V_sit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip- ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 V_sit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line...
  • Page 2 Maintenance Schedule ... 19 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 matedal or workmanship.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting m achine iscapable ofamputating throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in sedous injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. •...
  • Page 4 III.CHILDREN Tragic accidents canoccur iftheoperator isnetalert t othepresence ofchildren. Children areoften attracted tothe machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that chitdren will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a lowgear s o that y ouwill n ot h ave tostop orshift while ontheslope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. •...

  • Page 6: Oil Type

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 3.5GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED ANDTYPE: REGULAR OIL TYPE SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) (PI-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS W/OFILTER: 4.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): REVERSE: 1.5 TIRE PRESSURE:FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steenng Wheel Insert Seat (5) Retainer Spdngs "_'_J (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 (1) Knob_ Gauge (2) Retainer Spnngs (single loop) (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Retainer Springs (4)Wheels (double loop) (2) Locknuts 5/16-18 _1_._ IIIIIIIIIIlllllllhlllil/ (2)Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 ""_ Cassette For Future Use...

  • Page 8: Tools Required

    Your new tractor hasbeen assembled atthe unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to Insure proper tightness Review the video cassette before you begin.
  • Page 9 2. Pivot seat u pward and remove from thecardboard packing Remove the cardboard packing anddiscard. 3. Place s eat o nseat p an sohead of shoulder bolt =spositioned over large slotted hole in pan. 4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLE GAUGEWHEELSTO MOWER D ECK The gauge w heels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are propedy adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance. Shde gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top.
  • Page 11 9. Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer spdngs between the plate assembly and mower brackets. NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin.
  • Page 12 =/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 review the following checklist: ,/ All assembly instructions have boon completed. ,/No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/' Battery is propedy prepared and cberged.(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
  • Page 13 These s ymbols may appear onyour t ractor orinliterature supplied withtheproduct. Learn a nd understand their m eaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING ENG,NEON ENO,NEGrE O,LPRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY...
  • Page 14 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES B EFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare theillustrations with your t ractor tofamiliarize yourseff with the locations of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual forfuture r eference. Ammeter Clutch/Brake Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the Amedcan National Standards Institute.
  • Page 15 The operation ofanytractor canresult inforeign o bjects thrown i nto the I eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses I 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 g asses.

  • Page 16: To Operate On Hills

    The cutting height r ange i s approxi- mately 1-1/2 t o 4".The heights measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.
  • Page 17 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS Tow only theattachments that a re recommended byandcomply with specifications 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 end cause you to lose control of your tractor.
  • Page 18 • The attachments canbeused during theengine w arm-up pedod a ndmay require t he choke control be pulled out slightly, NOTE: ffat a highaltitude(above 3000 feet) or in coldt_res (below 32 F) 61e carburetor fuel mixturemay need to be a_tmted for best engine perfom_nce, See "To ADJUST CARBURETOR"...

  • Page 19: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REGULAR SERVICE i,_" __s" em_ op_io_ check Tire Pressure It## CheCk Operator _ T Int_ sysv_s IV # Che_ for LOOse FaSteners Sharpen/Rop4_ce Mower Bl_bd_ Lub_oo Chart Check Batte,7 Level Clean B.attefy and Tefm,rals Ched( F=la_e CoOling Adjust Bk_de Belt(s) Tension Adjust Mobon Drive B*dt(s) Ter_ion CIWPCk Engine...
  • Page 20 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed _n highest gear, then brake must be ad- justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual), TIRES •...

  • Page 21: Clean Air Screen

    • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The odginal equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free, Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.
  • Page 22 CLEAN A IRINTAKEICOOLING AREAS Toinsure p roper coeling, make sure the grass s creen, cooling fins,and other external surfaces oftheengine a rekept dean atall t imes. Every 1 00 hours o foperation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds.
  • Page 23 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING 1.Depress clutch/brake pedal fullyandsetparking brake, Place g earshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, 4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6.
  • Page 24 Bottom Edge of Bottom E dge of Mower toGround Mower toGround A_SUspensi°n Adjustment Lift Link NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements after adjust- ing. 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 linksequally so mower will stay...
  • Page 25 Belt Tension (Disengaged R.H, position) Mandrel E}ectf.,c Clutch £ - Idler Pulleys Sprin R.H, PrimaryIdler TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRWE BELT" in thissection of thismanual), 2.
  • Page 26 Electric Clutch Clutching / Idler Stationae// Idler -- Clut_ Transaxle---_, Clutch Wire Pulley TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position•The adjustment is preset at the factory;...
  • Page 27 REPLACING BA'FrERY _CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact beth terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, dngs, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
  • Page 28 Idle Fuel Adjusting Needle Idle Speed Adjusting Screw Throttle Control ;hoke TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as de- scdbed below before loosening cable, If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1, With engine not running, move choke...
  • Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. • kCAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1, Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3, Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 10.Engine valves out of adjustment.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss ofpower 1. Cutting toomuch g rass/too fast. 2. Throttle i n =CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch notrotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower ddve belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen b_ade mandrel. Poor g rass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge 2. Travel speed too fast. 3.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 SCHEMATIC BATRERY .=0 J. ,, O_F_ '_ ;_ -%, L._ z_'_ _._ _2_>+1 £GNmON "T FUEL SHUT*OFF SOLENOID _NSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED SHOULD BE REPLACED PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY pOSITION IGNITION SWITCH PTO SWITCH...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 Cable, Battery 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 114-20 UNC 145491 Cable, Ground 160784 Switch, Seat 175442 Switch, Ignition 175447 Key, Molded, Craftsman 178451 Harness, Ignition 131563 Cover, Terminal 175141 Solenoid 175548 Ammeter 15Amp 175549 Hourmeter Snap-In 178461 Switch Pro 3 Pcit Red Delta...

  • Page 36: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawhar 17060612 Screw, 3/8-16 x 314 172542X418 Dash STC533710 Bolt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel. Dash, LH 175256 Panel, DaSh, RH 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 112 174989 Hood Assembly 156437...

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 GROUND DRIVE ""...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 GROUND DRWE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) Peedess206-545C 146682 Spdng, Retarn_ Brake 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 12000028 Ring, Retair_er 121520X Strap,Torque 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT 174367 Clutch Elect EVX STD561210 Pin, Cotter 105701X...

  • Page 40: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.272230 STEERINGASSEMBLY...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 STEERINGASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 175139)(418 Steedng Wheel 172393 Axle Assembly Cast iron 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6_66H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-518 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, KUp 175121 Draglink 73940800...

  • Page 42: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 ENGINE _L_26 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 175439 Control, Thmffle Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model Number CV20S-65570 149723 Muffler 146699 Pipe Exhaust LH 146700 Pipe Exhaust RH 171877 Bolt 5116-18 UNC x 3/4 w/Seres 146629 Shield, Heat Muffler 24_41-02 Muffler Gasket (See Engine Breakdown) 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy...

  • Page 44: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 175134 Seat 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 71110616 Bolt 19131618 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged $I"D541437 124151X Spring1 Seat 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 19131614 Washer 13132 x 1 x 14 Gauge 174894...

  • Page 45: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 177888 Decal, Hoo_Seat Name Pie. 177249 Decal, Replacement Parts 177909 Decal, Hood, R,H. 177910 Decal, Hood, LH. 156368 Decal, Fender STLT Opr Inst 133644 De cal, Customer Mairdena nce 177967 Decal, Dash Phi 177918 Decal, ENCN KP 20 Sears LTX 177917...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 LIFTASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 LIFTASSEMBLY PART 176263 159476 138284 12000002 1_11621 120183X 175830 175370 175371 4939M 175562 73350800 175689 73800800 163552 176205 175994 155097 123935X 17060516 19112410 155098 145212 19171416 175802 175378 175560 NO_E: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 turn DESCRIPTION Plunger Assembly...

  • Page 48: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 MOWERDECK • 8_18...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 MOWERDECK PART DESCRIPTION 174348 DeckWeldrnent Mower 48 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 4939M Retainer Spring 130832 Arm, Suspanslo_, Rear (Sway Bar) 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 173920 Blade 174360 Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing 174358 Housing,Mandrel 110485)( Beahng, Ball, Mandrel...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.272230 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER206-545C...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER206-545C PART DESCRIPTION 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 52 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER65570 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER e--_ i - _ 0--21 --19 25 _.14_ 0--8 26 28 "_=:Q...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV20S, TYPE NUMBER65570 HEADNALVE/BREA1HER pART DESCRIPTION 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover wlgasket Inclades 2,3) 24-041-23-S Gaske, brea her 24-096-59-S Cover, breather M-645020 Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x20 X-75-23-S Plug, allen hd. 1/8" 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (4) 24-755-66-S Kit, valve train (Includes 8,11,12)

  • Page 54: Air Intake

    TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S,TYPE NUMBER65570 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLESJ ...3 ==_l _,o /1,/,2 AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV20S,TYPE NUMBER65570 IGNITIONICHARGING PART DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen (LncJudes 2-4,and 24 113 M-403025-S Screw, he0(. cap M4x0.7x25 X-25-g2-s Washer, plain 5/16" (4) 24-112-04-S Spacer, grass screen (4) 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6 XI.0 S(4) 24-157-03-S 12-086-14-S Screw, hex.

  • Page 56: Starting System

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV20S,TYPE NUMBER PS-65570 STARTING SYSTEM 1 ENGINE CONTROLS < _IL PAN I LUBRICATION...

  • Page 57: Engine Controls

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELHUMBER CV2OS, T YPE NUMBERPS-65570 STARTING SYSTEM pART DESCRIPTION M-B39070-S Screw, hex, flange M8x1.25x70 24-096-g5-s Cover, Inion M.53908g.S Screw, Rex, ltange M8x1.25x80 12-458-g'_-S Washer, platn 11132" (3) 25-098-07-S Starter, (includes 6-11) 12-221-01-8 Kit, brush 12-227-13-S 12-21t-01-S Bolt, thru (2)

  • Page 58: Fuel System

    TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV2OS, T YPE NUMBER 65570 EXHAUSTJ :RANKSHAFT I FUELSYSTEM...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV20S,TYPE NUMBER65570 CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRIPTION 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 52-139-69-S Plug, EXHAUST pART DESCRIPTION 24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 25-072-04-S Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4) NOT ILLUSTRATED 24-522-62 Short Block 24-782-06 Mlniblook 24-765-03-S Gasket FUEL SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION Kit, carburetor wlgaskets...
  • Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING GUIDE greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu. agy to prevent tipping or lose of control. Exercise extreme _Operate SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not...
  • Page 64 Forrepair of majorbrandappliances in your own home... no matterwho madeit. no matterwho soldit! 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ /_, (1-800-469-4663) Forrepair ofcarry-in products likevacuums,lawnequipment,and electronics, callfor the nearestSears Partsand Repair Center. %800-488-1222 An,/J_,day ornight (U.S.& ody) www.t_ars.com Forthe replacement p arts,accessoriesand owner'smanuals thatyou needto do-it-yourself,call Sears PartsDirect_! 1-800-366-PART (1_oe-366.7278) To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement...

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