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Craftsman AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR 917.27206 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
JCRAFTSMAN'J
16.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272060
• 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 pm, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual, CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operation ... 11 Maintenance ... 18 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN 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 safely instructions could result in serious 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 Tragicaccidentscan occurif the operator is not alert to the presenceof children, Childrenare often attractedto the machineand the mowingactivity. Never assumethat children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep childrenout of the mowingarea and underthe watchfulcare of another responsibleadult.
  • 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 slope.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED _.NDTYPE: REGULAR DILTYPE SAE 10W30{above32°F) _,PI-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below32°F) ; OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4,0 PINTS W/OFILTER: 3.5 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC SAP: .040") VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE GROUND FORWARD: 5.5 SPEED(MPH): REVERSE: 2.4 ]'IRE FRONT: 14 PSI...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Lock washer 3/8 _1_(1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Boot Steerin! _ Steedng Wheel Adapter (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Keys € (2) Keys Slope Sheet For Future Use (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Your new tractor h asbeen assembled atthefactory w ith exception ofthose parts left unassembled for shippingpurposes.To ensuresafe and properoperationof your tractorall parts and hardwareyou assemble mustbe tightenedsecurely.Use the correcttoolsas necessaryto insure propertightness.Reviewthe videocassettebefore you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socketwrenchset will make assembly easier.

  • Page 9: Operation

    Terminal Battery Door INSTALL SEAT Adjustseat before tighteningadjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustmentknob and flat washer securingseat to cardboard packingand set aside for assemblyof seat to tractor. 2. Pivotseat upward and remove from the cardboardpacking.Remove the cardboard packingand discard. 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulderbolt is positionedover large slottedhole in pan.
  • Page 10 INSTALL M ULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place front of muicher 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. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING OIL PRESSURE ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF @ ixl MOWER HEIGHT FUEL CHOKE _r_'m R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractorto familiarizeyourself with the locationsof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manualfor future reference. Attachment Clutch Ammeter Throttle/Choke Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Freewheel Control 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 repaim. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 • Forbest c utting p erformance, grass over 6 inches i nheight should be mowed t wice.Make the first cut relativelyhigh;the secondto desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are propedyadjusted when they are slightlyoffthe ground when moweris at the desired cutting height in operatingposition.Gauge wheels then keep the deck in prober positionto help preventscalpingin most...
  • Page 15 NOTE: To protecthood from damage when transporting your tractoron a truck or a trailer,be sure hood is closed and securedto tractor. Use an appropriate meansof tyinghood to tractor(rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor.
  • Page 16 • The attachmentsand grounddrive can now be used. If the engine does not acceptthe load, restart the engine and allowit to warm up for one minute using the choke as describedabove. COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) 7. When engine starts, allow engine to runwith the throttlecontrolin the choke positionuntil the engine runs roughly,then move throttlecontrolto...
  • Page 17 MOWINGTIPS • Mower shouldbe properly leveledfor best mowingperformance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments sectionof this manual. • The left hand side of mower shouldbe used for trimming. • Drive so that clippingsare discharged ontothe area that has been cut. Have the cutarea to the rightof the tractor.

  • Page 18: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE CheCk Brake O_Uorl Check Tire pro'_u_ Check Operator Presence and Intelt_k Systems CheCk I0¢ LoOSe Fasteners Sherper_Replsce M owerBktde= Check Battery Level G lean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust B_de Belt(s) TenSion Adjust MOUOnDflve Belt(s) Tens)on Check Engine OII Level...
  • Page 19 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 20 BA'I-FERY Your tractor h asa battery c harging system which issufficient fornormal use.How- ever, p eriodic charging ofthebattery w ith an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. •...
  • Page 21 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.
  • Page 22 3. Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter. 4. Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an addi- tional 1/2 tum.
  • Page 23 _CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control 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 SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise m ower toitshighest position. • At the midpointof bothsides of mower, measure heightfrom bottomedge of mowerto ground. Distance"A"on bothsides of mowershouldbe the same or within 1/4"of each other. • If adjustment is necessary,make adjustmenton one side of moweronly. •...
  • Page 25 BELT INSTALLATION - 4. Install new belt in reverse order of removal. 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. 6. Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle.
  • Page 26 2. Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep. 3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. 4. Start engine and test. 5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied. MotionControl Neutral Lock Gate Lever TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-...
  • Page 27 REPLACING BATTERY _CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding, 1.
  • Page 28 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Thecarburetor h asbeenpresetat thefactory andadjustmentshouldnotbe necessary, However, m inoradjus_ant may be required tocompensate fordifferences i n fuel, temperature, altitude orload.Ifthe cadouretor doesneed adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, t urning the adjuslJng n sedlesin (clockwise) decreases thesupply offuel to the engine gMng a leanerfueVairmixture.
  • Page 29 immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the 'ractor will not be used for 30 days or ,'nore, CAUTION: Never store the tractor Nith gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 30: Service And Adjustments

    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. 7. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9.
  • Page 31 "ROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM i CAUSE Loss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. continued) 4. Dirty air filter. i 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air pressure, 6. Wom, bent or loose blade. 7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 SCHEMATIC BATtERy (OPTIONAL) CLUTCH / BRAKE R_O (_ FUSE (PEDAL UP) SWITCH '- -_ SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION OPERATOR ESENCE RELAY #2 I':_ REMOVABLE IGNITION SWITCH CONNECTIONS NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CURB NOTE: IF WIRING INBULJ_,TED CLIPS WERE REMOVED SERVICING...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 161343 Switch, interlock N Opn/N Opn 166182 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bu;b, Light 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11" 146147 Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire 175158...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis Stamping 169061 Dmwber 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carrlage 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 145660 Clip TInnetman Gttlle P/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H, 144963X558 Hood Assemb4y...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See BreakdOwn) Hydro Gr 314-0510 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust ST[To61210 PInCotter 1/8xl 10040400 Washer LOCkH W Helical 74490544 BOlt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 x Gr 5 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/16-18 Unc s'r[To41437 Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc 130564...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO: NO. DESCRIPTION 139768 154427 169840 169839 6266H 121748X 19272016 12000029 3366R 169832 $7D551137 136518 145212 156546 57079 160395 165857 165851 1544G6 126847X 136874 19131416 1706G612 STD561210 130465 155099 152927 139769 19133812 STD541537...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170548 Contrbl, Throffie 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cuffing 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine,(See Breakdown)KoblerModelNo. CV460-26509 159420 Muffler 12-041-03 Gasket Kohier 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy ST[To51237 Washer 169837 Shield Sm/Dbr Guard 137180 Arrestor, Spark 1092(_X...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 71110616 Bo_t 19131610 Washer 13/32 x I x 10Gauge 145006 Clip, Push*In Hinged STD541437 124181X Spring, Seat 17000616 Screw 3/8-16x 1-1/2 19131614 Washer t3!32xlx14Gauge 174894 Pan, Seat 166369...
  • Page 45 Decal, Hood, LH. 171763 Decal Hood Replacement 133644 Decal, Customer Malntenanc e 177325 Decal, Hood Side 172331 Decal. Deck 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 146046 Decal, V-Bait Ddve Schematic WHEELS &TIRES PART DESCRIPTION 177336 Decal, Lower Dash...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 ---,-_ _...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART 159460 159471 105767X 120000(_ 19211621 120183X 125631X 122365X 139865 139866 STD624008 173288 73350800 130171 73800600 139868 163552 169865 73540600 NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm DESCRIPTION [_If{ Lever Inner Wire Assembly Shaft ASSembly, Lilt...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 MOWER DECK 157 _ _/,_ 67 ' 183 159-_ "44 _1505 102/_' >21...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 MOWER D ECK PART DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" STD533107 Belt 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" ack STD_4C(_ Retsiner Spdng 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 850_57 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 STD551137 Washer, Lock 140296...
  • Page 50 _, 82 °i 0_=_. °_...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170_51 Main Housing, Assembly 170352 Sibe Housing, Aseembly 170_53 Center Section, Assembly 170354 Swashplate, Trunldn Manhlned 169896 Block ~ Assembly 170355 Sea_ant 10.5 Oz 170356 Hex Flange Screw 1/4-20 X 1.25 170357...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER j" CRAHKCASEJ...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR o -MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEADNALVE/BREATHER KEY PART DESCR_TION 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) • 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Qty. 2),12 041 02- S, & 12 041 03-S 12-411-03-S Rod, push (2 12-041-08-S...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I AiR INTAKE _'-s...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 2 6509 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8' 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 25-O86-47-S Bott, shocker M6xl.0x16 (4) 12-157-06-S Fan X-42-15-S 12-025-37-S Flywheel 12-155-09-S Connector...
  • Page 56 TRAC_R -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER C V460, STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS !]-- OiL PAN I LUBRICATION 7" NUMBER 26509 ?--1o O/16 1C2..',...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART DESCRIPTION M-539070-S Screw, hex. flange MSx1.25x70 (2) 25-098_04-S Starter assembly (Includes 3- 12-755o39-S Kit, drive end 12-227o03-S Cap, drive end 12-170-04-S Armature 12-755-38-S Kit, drive parts 12-243-O4-S Cap, commutator end 12-086-20-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 58 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKSHAFT I EXHAUSTJ FUELSYSTEM --lo...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.O (2) X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 12-853-115-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 5,6,7 qty 1) 12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner 12-653-115 Carburetor assembly...
  • Page 61 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not i AUk grseter thon15"), never acrons the face. Maketumsgradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme I caution when changing direction on slopes. SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL...
  • Page 64 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances In your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-80o469-4e63) www.sesrB.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Seers Parts &...

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