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J CRI FTSMIIW J
LAWN TRACTOR
18.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.272480
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 U.S.A
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.corn/craftsman
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- Page 1 Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.corn/craftsman...
- Page 2 Service ...... Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Look for this symbol to point out • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely important safety precautions.
- Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree with safe machine operation. limbs, etc. • Never allow children to operate the •...
- Page 5 • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other limbs, etc. people before mowing. Stop machine • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. anyone enters the area. Uneven terrain could overturn the • Never carry passengers or children machine.
- Page 6 _RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble Gasoline 1.25 Gallons and maintain your tractor properly. Capacity Unleaded Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". and Type: Regular REPAIR AGREEMENT Oil Type SAE 30 (Above 32°F) A Repair Agreement is available on this API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30...
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock (1) Hex Bolt washer 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steering Extension Shaft Boot Wheel Adapter Steering Steering Seat (1) Washer 17/32x 1-3/16x Gauge _(1) Knob...
- 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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your Label tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. _rminal TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location controls) function 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest...
- Page 10 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALL MULCHER PLATE After you leam 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 symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTIONOR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON 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 illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, Light Switch Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lever Ammeter...
- Page 13 The operationof any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
- Page 14 Attachemnt • For best cutting performance, grass Lift Lever over 6 inches in height should be _lutch Lezer((" mowed twice. Make the first cut High Engaged relatively high; the second to desired height. A_achmant ._! TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Position. -#../_"-_.-..-,;.
- Page 15 ADD GASOLINE Transmission Engaged • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline.
- Page 16 WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and 1. Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set. above) Disengage transmission by placing 7. When engine starts, move the throttle freewheel control in "transmission control to the fast position. disengaged"...
- Page 17 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, best mowing performance. See "TO keep mower housing free of built-up LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of •...
- Page 18 .A..TENA.CESCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Intedock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart If / SharperdRep[ace Check BatteP/Level Mower Blades Clean Batte W and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) I_1_.
- Page 19 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
- Page 20 ENGINE BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system LUBRICATION which is sufficient for normal use. How- Only use high quality detergent oil rated ever, pedodic charging of the battery with with API service classification SF-SJ. an automotive charger will extend its life. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade •...
- Page 21 AIR FILTER 6. Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain Your engine will not run properly using a valve. dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner Refill engine with oil through oil fill after every 25 hours of operation or every dipstick tube.
- Page 22 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS The fuel filter should be replaced once To insure proper cooling, make sure the each season. If fuel filter becomes grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure- clean at all times.
- Page 23 J& WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING 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. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
- Page 24 • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT at front than rear, tighten nut "F" • Raise mower to its highest position. against trunnion on both front links. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, •...
- Page 25 TO ADJUST BRAKE 4. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable transmission input pulley and over brake system which is mounted on the cooling fan blades. side of the transaxle. 5.
- Page 26 NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent NOTE: If additional clearance is needed flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and to get to adjustment bolt, move mower use tire sealant from Seam. Tire sealant deck height to the lowest position.
- Page 27 REPLACING BATTERY TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type dllWARNING: Do not short battery plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located terminals by allowing a wrench or any behind the dash. other object to contact both terminals at TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- the same time.
- Page 28 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ACCELERATION TEST- The carburetor has been preset at the factory Move throttle control lever from slow to and adjustment should not be necessary. fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, However, minor adjustment may be required tum idle fuel adjusting needle out to compensate for differences in fuel, (counterclockwise) 1/8 tum.
- Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for Also, alcohol blended fuels (called storage at the end of the season or if the gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded,...
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Loss _ power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" Adjust throttle control. position. Clean underside of mower...
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Mower blades will I 1. Remove obstruction. 1. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
- Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 SCHEMATIC RF.D BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE AMMETER CLUTCH/ BRAKE WHITE -- (PEDAL UP) /_._, ..ATT'MENT CLUTCH ,_ .."o_s_ • (CLUTCH OFF) GRE£N FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID (IF 60 EQUIPPED) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) _UE _ 85 BLACX ',87 i RESENCE RELAY #1...
- Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 ELECTRICAL , -I...
- Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery Fender 176137 Switch, Interlock 175688 Hamess, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11" 146147 Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire 175158...
- Page 36 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 208. °...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 BumperHood/Dash 1_B337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16xl 174996 Panel, Dash, LH. 172106 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 174330X612 HoodAssembly Laser 126938X BumperHood...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 GROUND DRIVE •...
- Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 134683 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro Gr314-0510 169183 StrapTorque Lh Hydro 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 169182 Strap Torque Rh Hydro S'1"D561210 Pin Cotter 118x 1 CAD 137057 Spacer 10040400...
- Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ _39 : ..1.._' ,'-------1 "-zz:_-'2::-"...
- Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 159944X428 SteeringWheel 172393 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 169839 SpindleAssembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Draglink STD551137...
- Page 42 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 ENGINE _'_" 101-- "_ Iiif- ¢,1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 17O548 Control, Throttle 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) KohlerModel No. CV492-27506 174667 Muffler Gasket Kohler 12,.041-03 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard...
- Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121248X Bushing,Snap 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1;4-20 x 1-1/2 Bolt 71110616 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 121250X Spring...
- Page 45 Decal, Hood Side Decal, Uff Handle 172331 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal, Deck 163204 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal, Fender, Craftsman 169210 156439 Decal, Fender Danger Decal By Pass LT Hydro 179128 181278 Decal, Deck "B" 42" Owner's Manual, English...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 LIFTASSEMBLY...
- Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 LIFTASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32x I x21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865 Link, Lift, L.H.
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,272480 MOWERDECK ,146...
- Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 16.5892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42, 141043 Guard, TUV Idler STD533107 Bolt 149846 KnobCustom Oval 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 144959 V-Belt Front 73800600 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
- Page 50 119. 120-...
- Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Rotor, Brake 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170408 Brake Puck 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142883 Puck Plate 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142882 170354 Swashplate, Trunion 142887...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV492,TYPENUMBER27506 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER CYLINDRE DIRIGE SOUPAPE ET RENIFLARD :RANKCASE I CARTER-MOTEUR ,--4...
- Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes Block, cylinder (Use Short 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S Block 12 522 49) (Qty.
- Page 54 TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.272480 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I IGNITION/ELECTRICAL #LECTRIQUE ALLUMAGE HABITATION DE SOUFFLEUR ET DI_CALENT I _-.-9 e'O.--l$ 16--_ AIR INTAKE 10--...
- Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 M5x0.8xl0 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 24-468-10-S Washer, plain 1/4" 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 12-146-07-S Plate, blower housing...
- Page 56 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM| ENGINE CONTROLS DI_MARRANT DE LE SYSTI_ME MOTEUR CONTROLE '\A A f,' ._, •--,, /1,_ II '"p/-_J\, ! /_, _,_.._ 4.., OIL PAN / LUBRICATION DE LA HUILE PAN DE LA LUBRIFICATION "r "...
- Page 57 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 ENGINE CONTROLS STARING SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-079-11 -S Linkage, choke M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 12-237-01-S Clamp, cable M8x1.25x70 24-086-43-S Screw, hex. flange 25-098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes M-664020-S Screw, lobed socket 3-8)
- Page 58 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272480 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST VILEBREQUIN ECHAPPEMENT I FUELSYSTEM SYSTEME I FUEL DE LE _ ,,7...
- Page 59 TRACTOR -- MODELNUMBER 917.272480 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-014-57-S Crankshaft(Includes 2) M-641060-S Nut, hexo flange M6xl.0 M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 25-139-27-S Plug, cup 12-853-118-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 4,5,6 qty 1 Tie, EXHAUST cable 12-454-03-S, Terminal...
- Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that Its left edge Is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure, 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4.
- Page 64 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearestSears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 AnyOne, d ayorr_J_(U.S._o_y) For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirsctS"! 1-800-366-PART 6a.m.-11 p.m., 7days aweek (1-800-366-7278)