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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
17.0 HI:', 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.272660
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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.
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. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- _WARNING: In order to prevent ac- lutely necessary.
- Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with • Mow up and down slopes, not across. safe machine operation. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Never allow children to operate the limbs, etc.
- 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 PROTECTION Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC AGREEMENTS (GAP: .030") Congratulations on making a smart pur- Ground Speed Forward: chase. Your new Craftsman® product is (MPH): Reverse: designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod- Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI...
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 1/2-20 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Extension Steering Wheel Adapter Shaft (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette...
- 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 After you learn how to operate your trac- (If previously removed) tor, check to see that the brake is properly 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in 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. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP...
- 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 Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lever Lift Lever...
- 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safetyl mask worn over spectacles.
- Page 14 IMPORTANT: The motion control lever • The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool does not return to neutral (N) position season and to over 3 inches during hot when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed. months.
- Page 15 TO START ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will The engine in your tractor has been take extra cranking time to move fuel from shipped, from the factory, already filled the tank to the engine.
- Page 16 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP NOTE: During this step there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being Before driving the unit in cold weather, removed from hydraulic drive system. the transmission should be warmed up as 5. Move motion control lever to neutral follows: (N) position.
- Page 17 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 18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,_,_ _-_ ,_,_ _ _-_. ,_ AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERV,OE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...
- Page 19 TRACTOR 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. Always observe safety rules when per- 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. forming any maintenance. Lbs. torque). BRAKE OPERATION IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest Trailing Edge Up...
- Page 20 • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in...
- Page 21 AIR FILTER CLEAN AIR SCREEN Your engine will not run properly using a Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from dirty air filter. Replace pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every overheating.
- Page 22 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. tractor unless the engine and transmis- of all foreign matter. sion are covered to keep water out. Water •...
- Page 23 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT TO INSTALL MOWER IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to 1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest side. If the following front-to-back adjust- position. 2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec- ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level tor shield to right side of tractor.
- Page 24 TO ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. The mower blade drive belt may be re- 2. Measure distance between brake oper- placed without tools. Park the tractor on ating arm and nut "A"...
- Page 25 2. Slide belt into the center span keeper. Motion Control Lever Neutral 3. Pull belt towardfront of tractorand roll Lock Gate aroundthe top groove of engine pulley. 4. Install belt through stationaryidler and clutchingidler. 5. Makesure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guidesand keepers.
- Page 26 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK 3. Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. BATTERY 4. First connect RED battery cable to _WARNING: Lead-acid batteries positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, keps nut as shown.
- Page 27 Governor Control TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL Governor Control Plate SEMBLY 1. Raise hood. 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. 4. When replacing hood, be sure to re- connect the headlight wire connector.
- Page 28 3. While still holding throttle lever against Idle Speed ,,few idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve full travel clockwise then coun- Lever terclockwise until engine runs rough. Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions. Release throttle lever.
- Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol age at the end of the season or if the trac- or using ethanol or methanol) can attract tor will not be used for 30 days or more. moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
- Page 30 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 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 3. Clean underside of mower Loss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. (continued) housing. 4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. not rotate (con't) drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4.
- Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 SCHEMATIC REDOII1 BLACK BATTERY FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) 8LACK • WHITE m(_) SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKJE (PEDAL WH(TE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) •,, SWITCH SEAT SWITCH BLACK , BLAoK ' NT LUTCN BLACK BLACK (CLUTCH OFF) GROUNDING CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL)
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 ELECTRICAL I . I •...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery Fender 176138 Switch, Interlock 175688 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 175158...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-Laser -It.stlt 11...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 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 174330X558...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 GROUND DRIVE _//_ ¢/ • 53 drive-hydro.stlt...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Guide, Belt, Mower Drive RH Transmission (See Breakdown) 134683 Hydro Gear Model 322-0510 169183 Strap, Torque, Lh 165866 Rod, Shift 169182 Strap, Torque, Rh STD561210 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 137057 Spacer, Axle STD551125...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 STEERING ASSEMBLY < steering_pl,it42...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 STEERINGASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 175131 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 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.lcyl...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170545 Control Throttle/Choke 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 xl/2 Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model 31C707-0230-E1 137352 Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt 165291 Gasket 1 313 IdTin Plated 148456 Tube Drain oil easy STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 169837...
- Page 44 917.272660 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 td 140551 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 72050412 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Uric x 1...
- Page 45 Decal Customer Maintenance 169210 Decal, Bypass 138311 184730 Decal Hood Side LT1000 Decal, Lift Handle 184899 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal Fender, Craftsman 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 156439 Decal Fender Danger 138047 184716 Decal Battery Owner's Manual, English 184717...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 LIFT ASSEMBLY 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 Button Plunger Read 139865 Link Asm Lift L.H.
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 MOWER DECK (_/"67 106/_ 103 105 ii47142 103_ 1011_ "104 106 102/'_' 42 D man-t-path stlt 3.
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc STD533107 Bolt 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 178515 Washer, Hardened Front 155046 Arm, Idler 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
- Page 50 :Dr- •83 -'rn 20W50 OIL/57 SEAL AND O-RING KIT/'.127 16 73 €:)
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 322-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 142883 Brake Puck 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142882 Puck Plate 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142887 Brake Actuating Pin 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 170410 HPHCS 1/4-20X2 W/Patch,...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 8_6_1_ 584_ 3o7_ 1264_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 868_ 943 o 741@ 127o 20 @ 8170 1022 691 (_ 524_ 8420 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL [ 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 31 C707-0230-E...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET 617 {_ 1022 238 <3 1022 5240 1022 4°4_14R [_5o5_ 5_ _ 1_8_ 216_ 202///.I222d_>_, 2090W _65# 267 _ o51_'_1 7o9_ 31 C707-0230-E...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 634A_ 1091 127G 947_ 276_D 95e_ 121 CARBURE_R OVERHA_ET 1266A 987(_ 104 _ 1270 231'_ 276@ 105 [_ 137_, 106 _ 142 617_'U 95 _' 634 _._ 117_ 1266A_ 977CARBUREK_RGASKETSET...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 305A 697 _ 803_ 310_ 503_ 1070 802 @ 8o_A 1005 1044_ 1051_ 513_ _o3,, 3,oi 544A 363#_ 783_ 10__ NOTE: For Replacement Starter Motor, See Reference 309.
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 697492 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 697241 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul Side) 697190 Carburetor 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto bide) 695005 Plug-Welch 697106 Sump-Engine...
- Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272660 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692424 Terminal-Spark Plug 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 690968 ,+ Seal-Valve 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 495877 Kit-Pinion Spring 697122 Elbow-Intake 393456 Wire-Connector/Alternator 698083 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 691641 Pin-Drive Retainer...
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ¢.o 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, Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes,...
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