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Craftsman 917.272751 Owner's Manual

18.0 hp, 42" mower lawn tractor electric start 6 speed transaxle
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LAWN TRACTOR
18.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.272751
This product has a low emission engine which operates
IIL-_II
differently from previously
budt engines. Before you start the
engine,
read and understand
this Owner's Manual.
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 about this product, Call: Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 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...
  • 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 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. Be sure the area is clear of other people _WARNING: In order to prevent ac- before mowing.
  • Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere with • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree 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 people limbs, etc. before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...
  • Page 6 W/O Filter 3.0 Pints AGREEMENTS SGPaark Plug: Champion RC12YC Congratulations on making a smart pur- p: .030") chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: dependable operation. But like all prod- 2nd 1.5 ucts, it may require repair from time to time.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering F[__ Steering Wheel Extension _St_eritg Shaft Adapter Seat (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Video...
  • 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 5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as- NOTE: You may now roll or drive your semble adjustment knob and flat tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor washer loosely. Do not tighten. from the skid. 6.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM (If previously removed) After you learn how to operate your trac- 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in tor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in upright position. the Service and Adjustments section of 2.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I',,,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • 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. Attachment Ignition Switch Light Switch Position Ammeter...
  • 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 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 Lift • The average lawn should be cut to ap- Position proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot Clutch Lever months. For healthier and better looking ,,,, lawns, mow often and after moderate Position growth.
  • Page 15 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged The engine in your tractor has been position. shipped, from the factory, already filled 4. Move throttle control to choke position. with summer weight oil.
  • Page 16 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep best mowing performance. See "TO mower housing free of built-up grass and LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of this •...
  • Page 17 PILL 'N OATES AS YOU COMPLETE BE ° B SEBVICE OATHS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Sharpen/Replace Baitery Level Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts...
  • Page 18 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer TRACTOR and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when per- shown. forming any maintenance. 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. BRAKE OPERATION Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat stopping distance at high speed in highest...
  • Page 19 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE:The original equipmentbattery on your tractor is maintenancefree. Do not Determine temperature range expected attemptto open or removecaps or covers. before oil change. All oil must meet API Adding or checking levelof electrolyteis service classification SF-SJ. not necessary.
  • Page 20 3. Carefullyremoveair filter cartridge and Blower Housing Hex Bolts pre-cleanerfrom base. Hex_.._ 4. Clean basecarefully to preventdebris from falling into carburetor. NOTE:If very dirty or damaged,replace Bolts -_-[ _--C_ cartridge. 5. Place newpre-cleanerand cartridge firmly in base. 6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower Oil Fill housingand replacecover.
  • Page 21 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5.
  • Page 22 4. Connect front links to mower deck and To obtain the best cutting results, the secure with retainer springs. mower housing should be adjusted so 5. Connect suspension arms to rear that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" deck brackets and secure with retainer lower than the rear when the mower is in springs.
  • Page 23 BELTREMOVAL- 4. Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust 1. Removemowerfrom tractor(See "TO REMOVEMOWER"in this sectionof if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than five (5) feet in highest manual). gear, further maintenance is neces- 2.
  • Page 24 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has Engine occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a Sears or other qualified Center service center. Clutching TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Keeper 1.
  • Page 25 TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - Terminal 1. Connect one end of the RED cable Cover Keps to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis. Bolt 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of Positive fully charged battery.
  • Page 26 ENGINE IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result Maintenance, repair, or replacement of if screw is turned in too tight. the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers ex- PRELIMINARY SETTING - pense, may be performed by any non-road...
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- which leads to separation and formation of age at the end of the season or if the trac- acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. age the fuel system of an engine while in _WARNING: Never store the tractor...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ Loss of power fast. reduce speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. mechanism. not rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 SCHEMATIC & I I I _ _LAO_ BATTERY FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK • WP{_TE '©:C_ SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL WHITE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH SEAT SWITCH BLACK I BLACK BLACK SLACK (CLUTCH LUFTF_ H _ ] ATT MENT CLUTCH GROUNDING CONNECTOR...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key lgn Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness lgn 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal Red 178861...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-Laser -It.stlt 29...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 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. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X558...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 GROUND DRIVE _202 26 27...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5 Transaxle (See Breakdown) Peerless 206-545C STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 146682 Spring Brake Return 123666X Pulley Transaxle 134683 Keeper Belt Engine 12000028 Ring Retainer...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 STEERING ASSEMBLY _P'--'---- 42...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 184706 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 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Draglink STD551137...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART DESCRIPTION 170545 Control, Throttle 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine, (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No. 31H777-0202-E1 137352 Muffler 165291 Gasket 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer 169837...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 SEAT ASSEMBLY \\\\ KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 121248X Bushing, Snap 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 121250X Spring 1450O6...
  • Page 42 Decal, Lift Handle 184730 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal, Hood Side 165800X428 172331 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal, Deck 165799X428 184899 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 184723 Owner's Manual, English 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 184724 Owner's Manual, Spanish 179128 Decal, Deck "B" 42" PART WHEELS &TIRES...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32x 1 x21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865 Link, Lift, L.H.

  • Page 44: Mower Deck Parts View

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 MOWER DECK t03 t05 102 _ i147 142 _112 19 F 9---" _11E 42 D man-t-path =stlt3.
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 MOWERDECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 165723 Spacer, Retainer STD533107 Bolt 141043 Guard, TUV Idler Knob Custom Oval 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 149846 Front 144959 V-Belt Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C &SA...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 770128 Transaxle Case 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 776395 Countershaft 792075...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 1264_ 358 ENGINE GASKET 868_ 943 O 1270_ 842 O 1266 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL [ 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 750 & 20 O 31 H777-0202-E1...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 6170 7_Q._ 1022_ 868_ 1022 524_ 54 _ 654_ 1022 1023 OlO_. 404_14' 216/20y 222_Pj_ 1119 334' 31H777-0202-E1...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 108A_ 634A._ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 1266AO 987(_ 10_:_ 127e 105_ 137 0 276@ 1266 0 1266 0 106_ 142_ 634_ 117,_ 634A_6170 1266A O 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 137 0 276@ 31H777-0202-E1...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 305A 1279 1265 1267 1040 309] 801_ 803_ 310_ 73__ ,_o,_ ,o_ 75 @ 1070_ 801A(_ 544A _13_J 363_@0C2_/_ 105_ 803A _IOTE: For Replacement Starter Motor See Reference 309.
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 694352 Q Jet-Main (Standard) 697188 Sump-Engine 692411...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272751 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 690968 *+ Seal-Valve 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 495877 Kit-Pinion Spring 697122 Elbow-Intake 691641 Pin-Drive Retainer 697153 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 690960 Screw (Rocker Cover) 691261 Washer (Starter Cable) 690589...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 56 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters.

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