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Craftsman 917.27285 Owner's Manual

22.0 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
22.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.272850
This product has a low emission engine which operates
IIL-.L_II
differently from previously
budt engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand
this Owner's Manual. J
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

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman budt engines. Before you start the this Owner's Manual. J For answers to your questions...
  • Page 2 IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur- chase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _:_WARNING: In order to prevent cidental starting when setting porting, adjusting or making always disconnect...
  • Page 4 • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un- even 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.
  • Page 5 • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations chase. Your new Craftsman® designed and manufactured dependable operation. But like all prod- ucts, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protec- tion Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Insert (1) Locknut (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel Adapter For Future Use Keys (2) Keys Steering Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer 1/2-20 (1) Locknut _St_oeritg Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Slope Sheet...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left 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.

  • Page 9: Install Seat

    INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing 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: Check Tire Pressure

    INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Attachment Ammeter Clutch Lever Choke Control Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. 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: To Operate On Hills

    The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are mea- sured 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 15: Add Gasoline

    TOWING CARTS OTHER MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of 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 control of your tractor.

  • Page 16: Cold Weather Starting

    COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the en- gine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in.

  • Page 17: General Recommendations

    PILL 'N OATES AS YOU COMPLETE BE ° B SEBVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Sharpen/Replace Battery Level Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
  • Page 19 • Keepsmall vent holes open. • Rechargeat 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE:The original equipmentbattery on your tractor is maintenancefree. Do not attemptto open or removecaps or covers. Adding or checking levelof electrolyteis not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery terminals...

  • Page 20: Engine Oil Filter

    ENGINEOIL FILTER Replacethe engine oil filter every season or everyother oil change if the tractoris used morethan 100 hours in one year. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season.
  • Page 21 ARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6.

  • Page 22: Belt Removal

    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. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT •...

  • Page 23: Belt Installation

    Mandrel Pulley TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.
  • Page 24 Engine Pulle Clutching Stationary Keeper Transaxle Pulley TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRAL 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; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 25: Replacing Battery

    TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis then from the fully charged RED cable last from both batteries. Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY _WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time.
  • Page 26 ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers ex- pense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's outlet.
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _WARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 8.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Cutting too much grass/too Loss of power fast. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Dirty air filter. Low oil level/dirty oil. Faulty spark plug.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will 1. Obstruction mechanism. not rotate 2. Worn/damaged drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge 2.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR SCHEMATIC RED01115 WHITE IGNITION SWITCH FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID YOUR TRACTOR EQUIPPED ALTERNATOR THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED BATTERY, OWN ELECTRICAL BECAUSE BRIGHTNESS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED. WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED WILL BECOME IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MARE"...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR ELECTRICAL - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272850 52¸...
  • Page 33 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Uric 145491 Cable Ground 121305X Switch Seat 175566 Switch lgn 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness lgn 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Uric x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal 178861 Solenoid 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272850 _159 F142 _145 ch_ssis-Laser -lt.stlt...

  • Page 35: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272850 DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H.

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272850 GROUND DRIVE .162...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) Peerless 206-545C 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 Washer, Shift Plate 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch Gr.
  • Page 38 TRACTOR STEERING I----.-._ "r'-'-'-'42 -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272850...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR STEERING KEY PART NO. NO. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272850 DESCRIPTION 184704X428 Steering Wheel 172393 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121...

  • Page 40: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272850 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR ENGINE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272850 PART DESCRIPTION 170546X505 Control, Throttle Paddle 17720408 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine, B&S, (See Breakdown) No. 407777-0174-E1 149723 Muffler Exhaust 159955 Exhaust Asm. Left 160589 Exhaust Asm.

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR SEAT ASSEMBLY \\\\ KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 180166 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 145006 Clip Push In Hinged STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Uric 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 17000616...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    186281 Decal, Hood, L.H. 138047 Decal, Battery 133644 Decal, Customer Maintenance 186869 Decal, Chassis 172331 Decal, Mower Srs 186282 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 186283 Decal, Hood Side 172258 Decal, HP Engine WHEELS AND TIRES 4,10 -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272850...

  • Page 44: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272850 LIFT ASSEMBLY 32 /...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR LIFT ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272850 PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer21/32x1 x21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X...

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR MOWER DECK !147 117_ 118 F -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272850 106 _'_ _112 .__ 105 loa'_ 102/_ _117 42 D man-t-path stlt 3.
  • Page 47 TRACTOR MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" STD533107 Bolt 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck STD624008 Retainer Spring 178024 Bar Sway Deck 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24x1.25Gr. STD551137 Washer, Lock 140296 Washer, Hardened (The following blades are available) 134149...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272850 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C _4'31A...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL PART DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 770128 Transaxle Case 776395 Countershaft 776409 Output Shaft 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 792180 Shift Key 792047 Woodruff Key #9 784352 Shift Collar 784378...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272850 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 265[_ 27 G 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 1036 EMiSSiON LABEL 1019 LABEL KIT 24 [_ 447A 1017_ 1027 447A_ 163_ 53 1 1095 VALVE GASKET 883 d 276 @ 1022_...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272850 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 36 _ 1022 1029 240_ 385_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 51 _ 276 @ 672 _ 1123 @ 117 _ 1124 137 @ 977CARBURETOR GASKET SET 987 e 672_ 150 _ 1123_...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272850 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 75 @ 332 ® 1119 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 51 _ 276 @ 883 _ 695 _' 943 @ 783_ 1022842 I'°_...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272850 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 PART DESCRIPTION 690231 Cylinder Assembly 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 690069 Sump-Engine 693998 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 1) 693999 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 2) 690962 ,+ Gasket-Cylinder 499601 Breather Assembly 690937 •...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272850 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 PART DESCRIPTION 808656 Pump-Fuel 690442 Washer (Governor Crank) 690960 Screw (Back Plate) 690999 Plate-Carburetor 499486 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 447A 690960 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 696459...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 56 For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, no matter who made it, no matter For the replacement owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional and items like garage door openers and water heaters. 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com...

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