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Craftsman 917.272061 Owner's Manual

16.0 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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RN°
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16.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272061
• Safety
• Assembly
° Operation
• Maintenance
° Repair
Parts
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
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears,com!craftsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears,com!craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting m achine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. i. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructions in the manual and on the control and tipover accidents, which can re-...
  • Page 4 IlLCHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents can occur if the operator area. is not alert to the presence of children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children are often attracted to the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed, Choose a low gear so CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that you will not have to stop or shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer of • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor.
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS product. Contact your nearest Sears CAPACITY UNLEADED store for details. AND TYPE: REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OILTYPE SAE 10W30(above32°i=) • Read and observe the safety rules. API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below32°F) °...
  • Page 7 II,"HI I iiiiill Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock washer 3/8 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 = Steering Extension Shaft Boot Steerin_ Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge...

  • Page 8: Tools Required

    Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those left parts 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

    NOTE: You may now roll or drive your Label tractor off the skid, Follow the appropriate Seat instructionbelow to remove the tractor from the skid. Terminal TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location function of controls) 1. Press lift lever pJunger and raise attachment lift ]ever to its highest INSTALL SEAT position.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your (If previously removed) tractor,check to see that the brake is 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST upright position. BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments 2.
  • Page 11 These s ymbols may appear onyour t ractor orinliterature supplied with theproduct. Learn and understand their m eaning. BATTERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR 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. Light Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lift...
  • 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 shietds 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

    • For best cutting performance, grass Attachment Clutch Lever Attachemnt over 6 inches in height should be "Engaged" Lever High mowed twice. Make the first cut Positk Position relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting...

  • Page 15: Towing Carts And Other Attach- Ments

    IMPORTANT: When operating in NOTE: To protect hood from damage temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and clean winter grade gasoline to help secured to tractor. Use an appropriate insure good cold weather starting.

  • Page 16: Cold Weather Starting

    • The attachments and ground drive can 2. Disengage transmission by placing now be used. If the engine does not freewheel control in freewheeling accept the load, restart the engine and position (See 'q'o TRANSPORT" in allow it to warm up for one minute this section of manual).

  • Page 17: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, ° Mower should be propedy leveled for keep mower housing free of built-up best mowing performance. See 'TO grass and trash. Clean after each use. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the • The special mulching blade will recut Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

  • Page 18: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERV|CE SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Opetater Presence Interlock S ysler_s R Check f ox Loose F,_e_e.e= Sharpen!Rep, lace Mower Blades T Lubdca_on C,_rt ..II/' Check Battery Level CJean Baller¢...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure properassembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 20 BATTERY TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID Your tractor has a battery charging system The transaxle was sealed at the factory which is sufficient for normal use. How- and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
  • Page 21 TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER 3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slight[y and turning countemlockwise. 3, Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. 4. To open, pull out on the drain valve. 4. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. 5. After oil has drained completely, close 5.

  • Page 22: Engine Oil Filter

    ENGINE OIL FILTER IN-LINE FUEL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season The fuel filter should be replaced once or every other oil change if the tractor is each season. If fuel filter becomes used more than 100 hours in one year, clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure- 1, Drain oil from engine crankcase (See tor, replacement is required,...
  • Page 23 ,_I_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 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. "rum ignition key "OFF" and remove key. 5.

  • Page 24: Belt Removal

    SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT from trunnion on both front links, Tighten nut "E" on both front links an • Raise mower to its highest position, • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, equal number of turns. ° When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground.

  • Page 25: Belt Installation

    BELT I NSTALLATION 2, Remove belt from stationary idler and 4, Install new belt i nreverse order o f clutching idler. removal. 3, Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. 5. Make s ure belt i sinallpuliey g rooves Carefully remove belt upwards from and inside a llbelt g uides.
  • Page 26 2. Move the motion control lever 1/4 to Washers 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to Retaining creep. 3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. Axle 4. Start engine and test. Cover 5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above ,.® steps until satisfied.
  • Page 27 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- REPLACING BATTERY SEMBLY _LCAUTION: Do not short battery 1. Raise hood. terminals by allowing a wrench or any 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. other objectto contact both terminals at 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at the same time.
  • Page 28 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ACCELERATIONTEST- The carburetor has been preset at the factory 6. Move throttle control lever from slow to and adjustment should not be necessary. fast position. If engine hesitatesor dies, However, minor adjustment may be required turn idle fuel adjusting needle out to compensate for differences in fuel, (counterclockwise)1/8 turn.
  • Page 29 Also, experianoe indicates that alcohol Immediately prepare your tractor for blended fuels (called gasohoI or using storage at the end of the season or if the ethanol or methano!) can attract moisture tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1, Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before 3. Engine flooded. attempting to start. 4.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power 3. Clean underside of mower 3. Buitd-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. (continued) housing. 4, Dirty air filter. 4, Clean/replace air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oill 5. Check oil leveVchange oil. 6.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Place throttle control in Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge "FAST" position. 2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. 4.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.272061 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID AMMETER STARTEER (OPTIONAL) ATT'MENT CLUTCH I ..I G.s_, (CLUTCH OFF) FUEL SHUT-OFF ..SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPEDI _L_CK (NOT OCCUPIED) SEAT SWITCH • I_ OPERATOR = ..PR ESEt'JCE RELAY i 85 8B i 3PERATOR ESENCE RELAY #2 REGULATOR...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR.- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Belt, He× Head 1/4-20 uric x 3/4 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 161343 Switch, Interlock N Opn/N Opn 166182 Harness, Light Socket (Inc{udes 4152,.I) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 G_uge, Red, 11' 146147...

  • Page 36: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES °°i...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 BumperHood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 145660 Clip Tlnnerman Grille PtL 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H, 17490808 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2...

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 GROUND DRIVE 84 2...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272061 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) STD551143 Washer Hydro Gr 314-0510 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 134683 Keeper Belt Engine STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 169183 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 10040400...

  • Page 40: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 STEERINGASSEMBLY _'_42...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,272061 STEERINGASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139788 Steering Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 12174-8X Washer 25132 x 1_5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-114 x 16 Gauge "12000029 Ring, Klip...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 ENGINE 13 77 1oo_ i I OPTZONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 ENGINE PART DF.SCRIPTION 170548 Contrel, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting t/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) Koh[er Model No. CV461-26504 174667 Muffler 12-041-03 Gasket Kohler 146456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer 169837 Shield BrrdDbrGuard 137180 Arrestor, Spark 109202X...

  • Page 44: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 SEATASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121248× Bushing, Snap 140551 Brackel, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage t14-20 x 1-1t2 71110616 Bolt 194300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13132 x t x 10 Gauge 12t250X Spring 145006...

  • Page 45: Wheels And Tires

    165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 177325 Decal, Hood Side 165799;<428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 172331 Decal, Deck 169210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 153204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 177988 Owner's Manual, English 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 177989 Owner's Manual, Spanish 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic PART WHEELS &...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 LIFTASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 × 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Beadng, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865 Link, Lift, L.H,...

  • Page 48: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 MOWER DECK 159"..,_, lo6"1_ 1o_ _o3_05 105_'. ,///f/_/.1 1,._ 102 "/_ 21 22 113 111 118_...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 141043 Guard, TUV Idler 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" STD53.3107 Bolt Knob Custom Oval "{49846 144959 V_Belt 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 73800600 Nut Lock HBx w!Jns.3/8-16 101- 13"o420 Mu_cherCovar 165460...
  • Page 50 119, 120- 10-, 14-. 4--,., "88 zl-" "4 351_...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170408 Rotor, Brake 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142883 Brake Puck 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142882 Puck Plate 170354 Swashplate, TrunJonMachined 142887 Brake Actuating Pin 159898...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 :YLINDER HEAD_ VALVE BREATHER "t8 "17...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.272061 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461,TYPE NUMBER26504 CRANKCASE CYLINDER H EAD/VA LVF-.JB R EATH ER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25-351-01-S Litter, valve (2) 12-0.32-03-S Seal, crankshaft 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (includes Block, cylinder 3-17, Gaskets 12 04I 0/-S (Use Short Block 12 522 (ely, 2), 12 041 02-S, &...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV461, TYPENUMBER26504 fGNITIONtELECTRiCAL BLOWER HOUSING AN[} BAFFLF-_ AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086-!4-S Screw, hex. flange M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 MSx0.8xl0 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 24-468-I0-S Washer, plain 1/4" 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 12-146-O7-S...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 ,,,,mm,,ll STARTfNG SYSTEM PAN / LU BRICA'I'!ON .i-_ _o_'__ C2_ ' ..Q; i...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-079-11-S Linkage, choke M-839070-S Screw, hex flange 12-237-01-S Clamp, ¢8,ble MBx1.25X70 24-086-43-S Screw, hex, flange 25-098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes M-664020-S Screw, lobed so;3ket 3-8) M6xL0x20 12-755-54-S...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,272061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 EXHAUST'{ CRANKSHAFTJ FU_L S_ST_MI...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 0V461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 12-014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes X-22-1 t-S Washer, lock 1/4" 25-139-27-S Plug, cup M-629t 16-S Stud M6xl.0x116 12-853-68-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket EXHAUST...

  • Page 63: Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "r-- ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 ), never across the face, Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 64 For repairof majorbrand appliancesin your own home... no matter who made it,no matter who sold it[ 1-800-4-MY-HOME ¢ Anytime, dayornight (1-80_) (u.sA. andCanada) wv,tc,.sears,com vmmt.sears,lm Forrepair of carrf-in productslike vacuums,lawn equipment,and electronics,callfor the nearestSears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, day ornight (U.S.A.only) Forthe replacementparts,accessoriesand owner'smanuals that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirectSMf 1-800-366-PART...

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