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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAN°I
LAWN TRACTOR
21.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.272450
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.com/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.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 After the first 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be available but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived it the Craftsman product is dropped of at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized...
- 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. • Be sure the area is clear of other people _Look for this symbol to point out before mowing.
- 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 • Be sure the area is clear of other • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. people before mowing. Stop machine • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. anyone enters the area. Uneven terrain could overturn • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.
- Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, 3asoline engineered and manufactured to give 3apacity Unleaded you the best possible dependability rype: Regular performance. Dil Type SAE 30 Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a API-SF-SJ): (above 32°1=)
- Page 7 Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-1° _ (1) Lockwasher 3/8 Steering Extension Adapter Steering Shaft Steering Wheel Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge d_(1) Knob For Future Use...
- Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factorywith 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 INSTALLSEAT TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Adjust seat beforetighteningadjustment Operation section for location and knob. function of controls) Remove adjustment knob and flat Press lift lever plunger and raise washer securing seat to cardboard attachment lift lever to its highest packing and set aside for assembly position.
- Page 10 CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) ALL BELTS 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for upright position. replacing motion and mower blade drive Place front of mulcher plate over front belts in the Service and Adjustments of mower deck opening and slide into section of this manual.
- Page 11 Thesesymbolsmay appearon your tractoror in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATFERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON 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 illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Position Attachment Ignition €...
- Page 13 The operationof any tractorcan resultin 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 Lower mower with attachment lift The cutting height range is approximately control. 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured Start mower blades by engaging from the ground to the blade tip with the attachment clutch control. engine not running. These heights are TO STOP MOWER BLADES - approximate...
- Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines MENTS and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel Tow only the attachments that are next season. See Storage Instructions for recommended by and comply with additional information.
- Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and • Do not mow grass when it is wet. below) grass will plug mower and leave 7. When engine starts, slowly push undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry choke control in until the engine before mowing.
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . _,,_i_ _ REGULAR SERVICE _.'_. u" AS YOU COMPLETE _" _,_/'_¢'./_'J_'_Y'_/_ E RV IC E DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubdcation Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...
- Page 18 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 19 BATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your tractor has a battery charging system cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will which is sufficient for normal use. How- result in increased oil consumption when ever, periodic charging of the battery with used above 32°F.
- Page 20 Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS checking level. For accurate reading, To insure proper cooling, make sure the tighten dipstick cap securely onto the grass screen, cooling fins, and other tube before removing dipstick. Keep external surfaces of the engine are kept oil at "FULL"...
- Page 21 WARNING: TO AVIOD SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely...
- Page 22 • To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING on both front links an equal number of Adjust the mower while tractor is parked turns. on level ground or driveway. Make sure • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" _ower tires areproperly inflated (See "PROD-...
- Page 23 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Mandrel Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual).
- Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER 4. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT 5. Replace axle cover. The transaxle should be in neutral when NOTE: To seal tire punctures and the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, gate) position.
- Page 25 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Weak or Dead...
- Page 26 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ENGINE Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the engine does not operate propedy due to emission control devices and systems, which suspected carburetor problems, take your are being done at the customers expense, tractor to an authorized service center for may be performed by any non-road engine repair and/or adjustment.
- Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol using ethanol or methanol) can attract tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. moisture which leads to separation formation of acids during storage.
- 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. Engine not "CHOKED" See "TO START ENGINE" properly. in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of 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 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. not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 SCHEMATIC BL4_GK AMMETER FUSE STARTER {OPTIONAL) BLACK wHrrE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH IGNFrlON (NOT OCCUPIED) _L -- • SWITCH BU,C4< BLACK i BLACK © BLI, C K ATT'MENT CLUTCH SL_CK (CLLrrCH GROUNDING SPARK (OPTIONAL)
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 ELECTRICAL , -i...
- Page 33 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Uric 145491 CabieGmund 121305X Switch Seat 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 131563 CoverTerminal 178861 Solenoid 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Assembly 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 BumperHoooYDash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, LH. t72106X431 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 174330X612 Hood Assembb/ 126938X...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 GROUND DRIVE...
- Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 GROUND DRIVE PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) Peedess 206-545C STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool-Proof 146682 Spdng, Return, Brake 134683 Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H. 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 137057...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 STEERING • _...
- Page 39 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 SteeringWheel 172393 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 Dmglink STD551137 Washer, Lock 136518 Spacer, Beadr_g,Axle 145212...
- Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170546 Control,Throt Paddle ..Engine, B&S, (See Breakdown) No. 407777-0174-E1 149723 Muffler Exhaust 159955 Exhaust Asm. Left 160589 Exhaust Asm. Right 171877 Bolt5/16-18unc x 3/4 W/Seres 162797 Heat Shield Lt 165391 Gasket, Muffler 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121248X Bushing,Snap 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, Cardage 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 Spdng 145006...
- Page 43 181703 Decal, LowerDash 179128 Decal, Deck 181428 Decal, Rplcmnt 149516 Decal, Battery Decal, Uft Handle 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman White 138311 Pad FootrestLH STLT 164065 Decal, Strng Whl Domed 165800X428 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 181335 Owner's Manual, English 1813.36...
- Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 LIFTASSEMBLY 13---_.
- Page 45 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159471 Shaft Asm Uft RH w/Inf 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring#5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 125631X GdpHandle 122365X...
- Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272_0 MOWER DECK 153 1,_ 106/_._ 103 105 1o5 _-':_,/jFFII/ 104" _+s/ Jl / lO3_W_/J./ / 1o1..'_1°41oo 102/% 114_ .112 o117 .116 113_...
- Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 149846 KnobCustom Oval S_107 Bolt 144959 V-Belt 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, STD541437 Front 136420 MulcherCover 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 71081010 Screw Pan HD Phillip 10-24 x 5/8 STD624008...
- Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-MODELNUMBER206-545C MODEL end SERIAL J NUMBERS HERE...
- Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-MODELNUMBER206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 772147 TransaxleCover 786026 DowelPin 780086A Needle Bearing5/8" 792076A Plat Washer 770128 TransaxleCase .312 ID x .059W 776395 Countershaft 790079 Brake Lever 776409 Output Shaft 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 14"...
- Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 BRIGGS& STRATI'ONENGINE-MODEL N UMBER407777,TYPENUMBER 0174-E1 3054 lO19 LABELKIT 447A 1017_ 1035 • 1027_ 53 1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 276 O 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 447A¢_ 1036 EMISSION LABEL 163 _ 1022...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 BRIGGS& STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL N UMBER407777,TYPENUMBER 0174-E1 1022 1029 1100 125J 1169 I 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 987 _ O 633e • 66_, 6 1123 4O4 0 69_,6 1124 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 117 B 118 f 1123 O 1124...
- Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 BRIGGS & STRATFON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 2o @ 1022 2760 163_ O33_...
- Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272450 BRIGGS& STRATrONENGINE-MODEL N UMBER407777,TYPENUMBER0174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690231 Cylinder Assembly 499804 Carburetor 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 690993 Valve-Throttle Side) 499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 499805 Float-Carburetor 690069 Sump-Engine 499803 Tube-Fuel Transfer 693998 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 1) 690994 (_:1: Gasket-Float...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.272450 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Cover-Air Guide 808656 Pump-Fuel 691012 Cover-Air Guide 690442 Washer (Governor Crank) 865A 691014 Cover-Air Guide 690960 Screw (Back Plate) 865B 691015 •+ Seal-Valve 690999...
- Page 55 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 56 For repairof major brand appliancesin your own home... no matter whomade it, no matter whosold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ Any'dine, day ornk_ht (1-8004694663) (U.S.A.and Canada) wlt,lw.seallt.com 1J_l_N.86al'_l For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 ._me, day orrighqU.SAorgy) www_...