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Craftsman 917.272962 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.272962 Owner's Manual

20.0 hp electric start 46" mower automatic garden tractor
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Owner's Manual
JCRRFTSMIIN" I
20.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
46" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272962
• 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.
Foranswerstoyourquestions
aboutthisproduct,Call:
1-800-659-5917
Seers 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 CAUTION: Foranswerstoyourquestions aboutthisproduct,Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Seers Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Repair Parts........36 Maintenance........19 Parts Ordedng ..... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PAF_I'S For two(2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears willrepair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defectivein matedal or workmanship.Warrantyservice is available free of charge by takingyour...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: Thiscutting mach neiscapable ofamputating hands a nd feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instruCtions could result in sedous injury or death. Iio SLOPE OPERATION I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a ma'lor factor related to lass-of- instructions in the manual and on the control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
  • Page 4 Ill. CHILDREN • Never run a machineinside a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator • Keep nuts and bolts, especiallyblade is not alert to the presence of children. attachmentbotts,tightand keep Children are often attracted to the equipmentin good condition. machine and the mowing activity, Never •...
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so CAUTION: Towonlythe attachments that you willnot have to stop or shift that are recommendedby and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer of • Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope. If yourtractor.Use commonsense when tires lose traction,disengagethe towing.Operate onlyat the lowest...
  • Page 6 clans and the propertoolsto service or SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT repair thistractor. GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS Please read and retainthis manual. The CAPACITY UNLEADED instructions will enable you to assemble ANDTYPE: REGULAR and maintainyour tractorproperly. Alwaysobservethe "SAFETY RULES". OILTYPE SAE 10W30 API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F) REPAIR AGREEMENT SAE 5W-30 A Repair Agreementis available on this...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob Mower (4) Retainer Spdngs (single loop) (3) Retainer Spdngs (double loop) Gauge Wheels 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge (2) Shoulder (2) Washers Bolts Video Cassette...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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 INSTALL SEAT (See TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID Adjust seatbefore t ightening adjustment Operation section for location knob. controls) function 1. Remove adjustment knob andflat washer securing seat t ocardboard WARNING: Before starting, read, packing andsetaside forassembly of understand and follow all instructions in seat totractor.
  • Page 10 CHECKTIRE PRESSURE Tum height adjustment knob counter- clockwise until it stops, The tires on your tractor were ovednflated 6. Lower mower linkage with attachment at the factory for shipping purposes. lift control. Correct tire pressure is important for best 7. Place the L.PL suspension arm on cutting performance.
  • Page 11 t/CHECKLIST Beforeyou operate and enjoy your hew tractor,we wish to assurethat you receive the best performanceand satisfaction from this QualityProduct. Please review the following checklist: ./'All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/'No remaininglooseparts in carton. ,/Battery is properlyprepared and charged. (Minimum1 hourat 6 amps). v"Seat is adjustedcomfortablyand tightenedsecurely.
  • Page 12 These symbols m ay appear onyourtractor orinliterature supplied withtheproduct. Learn andunderstand theirmeaning, REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT...
  • Page 13 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations withyour tractorto familiarizeyourselfwith the locationsof vadouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manualfor future reference. Ammeter Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Switch Lever Throffie Plunger Clutch/ 'Attachment Lift Lever Brake Lever Adjustment Knob...
  • Page 14 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 rapairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 15 The cutting height range is approximately 3. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. 1-1/2" to 4-1/2", The heights are mea- TO STOP MOWER BLADES - sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These disengage attachment clutch control.
  • Page 16 ADD GASOLINE • Donotpush ortowtractor atmore than two(2)MPH. • Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular • Toreengage transmission, reverse unleaded gasolinewith a minimumof above procedure. 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline NOTE: Topmtoct hood will increasecarbon and lead oxide from damage when transporting your tractoron a truck depositsand reduce valve life).
  • Page 17 if the engine does not start after PURGETRANSMISSION several attempts, push choke control _,CAUTION: Never engage or dlsengage in, wait a few minutes and try again. If freewheel lever while the engine is running. engine still does not start, pull the To ensure proper operation and perfor- choke control out and retry.
  • Page 18 • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet MOWINGTIPS grass will plug mower and leave • Tire chains cannot be used when the undesirableclumps. Allowgrass to mower housing is attached to tractor. dry before mowing. • Mower should be propedy leveled for •...
  • Page 19 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART Tie Rod BallJoints The warranty on this tractor does net cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value Zerk Zerk from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made _)Front Wheel periodically to properly maintain your...
  • Page 20 IMPORTANT: To ensure properassembly, TRACTOR center hole in blade must align withstar 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) fast shown.
  • Page 21 ENGINE • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes forI hour, LUBRICATION NOTE; The original equipment battery on Only use high quality detergent oil rated your tractor i smaintenance free, Do not with API service classification SF-SJ. attempt to open or remove caps or covers.
  • Page 22 8. Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud. Replace if neceesary. 9. Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and not. 10.Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure Dipstick by tightening knob. Cartridge CLEAN AIR SCREEN Foam Air screen must be kept free of dirt and Pre-Cleaner Cartridge chaff to prevent engine damage from...
  • Page 23 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the • Clean engine, battery, _;eat, finish, etc. electrical system, muffler, air filter and of all for'sign matter. carburetor are covered to keep water out. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free Water in engine can result in a shortened of all gasoline, oil, etc.
  • Page 24 • To lower one side of mower,.Ioosen lift "G" link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut Nut "H_ will change mower height about 3/16". • Recheck measurements after adjusting. Trunni0n/_ BottomEdge of BottomEdge of Mowerto _ [_ZZZZZ_ _Mowerto...
  • Page 25 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE Eventually, the internal brake will wear BELT which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage Adjustments should be made by your parking brake.
  • Page 26 Tractor V-Belt Drive Schematic TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Viewed From L.H. Transaxle Pulley Park the tractoron level surface. Engage Side of Tractor parking brake. For ease of servicethere is a Clutching Idle beltinstallationguide decal on bottom of left footrest. Eng.ins Clutching Rat Idler \ _'ulleYAbove Belt...
  • Page 27 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO ADJUST STEER NGWREEL AL GN- MENT FRONTWHEEL- If steering wheel crossbars are not 1. Block up axle securely. horizontal {left to right) when wheels are 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring positioned straight forward, remove and washers to allow wheel removal.
  • Page 28 _. Connect the other end of the BLACK TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, 1. Raise hood. away from fuel tank and battery. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill ;O REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - 3.
  • Page 29 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows: HeadligM Wire Connector 1. With engine not running, move choke control (loCated on dash panel) to full choke position.
  • Page 30 ro ADJUST CARBURETOR 2. Idle speed settina - With throttle The carburetor has been present at the control lever in slow position, engine _actory and adjustment should not be should idle at 1200 RPM. If engine necessary. However, minor adjustment idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed may be required to compensate for adjusting screw in or out until correct...
  • Page 31 Immediately prepare your tractor for Also, expedance indicates that alcohol storage at the end of the season or if the blended fuels (called gasohol or using tractor will not be used for 30 days or ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture more.
  • Page 32 tROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. 3. Wait several minutes before 3. Engine flooded. attempting to start. 4. Replace spark plug. 4.
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3. Clean underside of mower and trash under mower. (continued) housing. 4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil. 6.
  • Page 34 ;'ROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION 1. Place throttlecontrolin Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. =FAST" position. _ischarge 2. Shift to slowerspeed. 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Allow grassto dry before 3. Wet grass. mowing. 4. Mower deck not level. 4.
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - MODEl. NUMBER 917,272962 SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) )EEl 3NITIO_ tWITCH PTO SWITCH HEADLIGHTS CIRCWR IGNmoN SWITCH C+GIB÷H C+F,B_E_A+D RELAY REMOVABLE NON-REMOVABLE WIRING IN6ULATED CUPS CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED PROPERLY SECURE YOUR...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 166184 Hamess Socket Light W 4152J 4152J...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 917.272962 CHASSIS A NDENCLOSURES _130...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175465 Rdll, Fran_ RH STD541431 Not, Crownlock 6/16-18Unc 14_506 Drawbar, Gt 154914 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh 73800700 NOt, Lock Hex 7/16 Uric 175315 Bracket Asm., Fender 163976X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 17490620 Screw Thdrdl.
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 GROUND DRIVE ri01...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 s'r[To41431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 7449(_48 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16.18 x 3 Gr5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8.16 142432 Screw Hex Wsh. HI-Lo 1/4-1/2 Bracket Transaxle S_1210 Pin, Cotter...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 STEERING...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 STEERING KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel, Steedng 175278 Axle Asm., Front 6855M FWdng, Grease 161849 Splndle Asm, LH 161848 Sptndte Asnt., RH 6_6H Beadng, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1.5/8 x 16 Ga. 1L_60(_9 Ring, KIIp#T5304-75 1212"-2"-2"-2"-2"-2"-2_X...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 ENGINE _j74 17 47,.._ ' 37 [SPARK ARRESTER KIT J...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV675-7554g 161063 Muffler 13_00_00 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8-18 151386 MuffierAsm Guard 121361X Pulley V-Idler 150628 Keeper Asm. Belt Eng4ne 1054_X Bushing 170056 Clutch Electric 143g_6 Pulley En_ne VGT EI6ct Clutch 151346 Tenk Fuel Rear 3.50 YI/Gt 96...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 9 17.272962 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 14O123 Seat 134300 Spacer, Split 14(}551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 121250X Spring, Cprsn 140675 Strap, Fender 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Rg Gr. 5 127018 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12...
  • Page 47 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164094 DecalDash 171812 Decst RPLC 149516 DecalBatteryDNGR/PSN ENG 160_7 Decal V-Belt Schem 1776_ Decel Engine Hp 171702 DecalHoodRH Craftsman 177628 Oecel Engine Recoil 1717O3 DecalHoodLHCralteman 172507 Dasel Dash Panel 140837 DecalBrake ParkingSaddle 144927 Decal Battery 133644 DecstMaintenance 138047...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 LIFT ASSEMBLY 20 19 18...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 159187 Shalt Asm., Lift Vgt 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh E-RingTruarc#5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga, 71110624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 125631X Gdp, Handis Rutod 1;_65X Button, Plunger...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156948 Deck Weldment Mower 46 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 156086 Keeper, Bait, Idler 4939M Retainer Spdng 144917 Pulley, Idler, Driven 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway 137273 Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L • •...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 153767 Looknut, Hex 5116-18 164591 Assembly, Housing, LH 164592 Aseefnbly, Housing, RH 142904 Bolt, Hex 5116-18 x 1-I/2 153765 Oil Seal .984 x 1.5 x .25 142905 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1 142g07...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 9 17.272962 TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 2 22-3010L KEY PART DESCRIPTION 144569 Shaft, Pump 122716X Ring, Retaining 122745X Beadng, Ball 122715X Spacer 122700X Seal, Lip 122539X Ring, Retaining 12_/67X Beadng, Cradle 122717X Seal, Lip 1_748X Arm,Trunnion 1_°749X Guide, Slot 144571 Housing Kit, Transrnisedon 122770X...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675, TYPE NUMBER 75549...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675, TYPE NUMBER 75549 CRANKCASE HEAONALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP_ON 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/ 24-032-01-S Seal, oil front gasket (Includes 2,3) Crankcase 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather (USE: MInlblock 24-096-59-S Cover, breather 24-294-13-S Fitftng M-645020-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 58 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 KOHLER ENGiNE-MODEL NUMBER CV675,TYPE NUMBER 75549 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL I BLOWER HOUSING ANO BAFFLES e.._l .,b_o 8--0 AIR INTAKE J...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675, TYPE NUMBER 75549 IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (Includes (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 (Inc. M-0545010 & 24 063 Mo403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (3) ;<-25-92-S...
  • Page 60 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 9 17.272962 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER C V675, TYPE NUMBER 75549 TARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS T--Q 16_17_ li__,_e_ '_24 OIL PAN LUBRICATION 10/D...
  • Page 61 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 9 17.272962 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER C V675,TYPE NUMBER 75549 OIL pAN/LUBRtGA_ON s'rARTtNG sYSTI=M pART DESCRIPTION pART DESCRiPTiON M.645026-S Screw, heX. flange Mgx1.0x25 (2) M-839070.S Screw, hex, |te_Ige M8xl,25x70 M-631006-S Washer, pl_d_ 6 mm (2) 24-199-G7-S p¢_, oil assambty 24°G90.06-S Cover, pinion...
  • Page 62 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675, TYPE NUMBER 75549 EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 63 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272962 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675,TYPE NUMBER 75549 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP_ON Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 24-853-61-S (Includes 2-4) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup 24-041-15-S Gasket, carburetor EXHAUST 24-853-61-S Carburetor assembly (For information only not available separately) PART Stud, M6xl.0x95...
  • Page 67 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING "_ GUIDE greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent Upping or Ioes of control. Exercise extreme Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 68 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-HeM E s. An_._.day o rnight (1-800-469-4663) ww_._si_,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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