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Craftsman 917.272065 Owner's Manual

16.0 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
16.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272065
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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 pro, Mort - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pro, Mort - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordering ..... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubdcated and tuned up according to the instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in matedal or workmanship.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting m achine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in sedous injury or death. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before I. GENERAL OPERATION operating or stodng the machine. Allow •...
  • Page 4 lU. C HILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents canoccur iftheoperator area. isnotalert t othepresence ofchildren, • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children areoften attracted tothe attachment bolts, tight and keep machine andthemowing activity. Never equipment in good condition.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that you will not have to stop or shift that ere recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer of • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor.

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPAIRAGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS product. Contact your nearest Sears CAPACITY UNLEADED store for details. _ND TYPE: REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OILTYPE SAE 10W30(above32°F) • Read and observe the safety roles. ',API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32=F) •...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer 1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt "_k=.._ washer 3/8 (1) Lock 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 318-16 x I 1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steenng Boot Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has boon assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unasaembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe end proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure Ixoper tightness.

  • Page 9: Operation

    NOTE: You may now rollor ddve your Label tractor off the skid. Follow the appropdate instructionbelow to remove the tractor from the skid. Terminal Batter TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Door Operation section for location and function of controls) 1.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learo how to operate your (if previously removed) tractor, check to see that the brake is 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in propedy adjusted. See "TO ADJUST updght 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 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...
  • Page 12 K_IOWYOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of vadous controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch lift ..
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the ayes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performingany adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 • For best cutting performance, grass Attachment c lutch Lever Attachemn over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground <}?'-- when mower is at the desired cutting...
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT: When operating in NOTE: To protect hood from damage temperatures below 32°F(O°C), usa fresh, when transporting your tractor on a truck clean winter grade gasoline to help or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an apprepdate insure good cold weather starting.
  • Page 16 WARM WEATHER STARTING (50" F and IMPORTANT:, Should your transmissl require removal for service or replace above) ment, it should be purged after reinst_ 7, When engine starts, move the throttle tion before operating the tractor. control to the fast position. 1.
  • Page 17 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT:. For best performance, • Mower should be propedy leveled for keep mower housing free of built-up best mowing performance. See "TO grass and trash. Clean after each use. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the • The special mulching blade will recut Service and Adjustments section of this the grass clippings many times and manual.

  • Page 18: Maintenanceschedule

    MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL_N DATES AS YOUCOMPLIETIE REGULARSER_CE Chock Brake OF4wa_on Chec_ CheCkOperator Preserme and IntalockSy=er_ R Ch_kf_rLoo6e m u_tensrs Shal_sp_ Mower BMdes T LU_CaUon $/V / Ch _:k Batte_ LetVe*l Clean Bstt_y snd Termlnals Check Tmnsaxle CooUng Adjusl Blade Be_s) Tensk_n AdjustMc(k_ Dltve Ben(s) T_slon Check Ellglne...
  • Page 19 IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, TRACTOR center hole in blade must align with star 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) feet shown.
  • Page 20 TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system The trensaxle was sealed at the factory which is sufficientfor normal use. How- and fluid maintenance is not required for the llfe of the treasaxle. Should the ever, pedodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
  • Page 21 TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the 3. Slide foam pre-cleener off cartridge. tube and rest the oil fill cap on the 4. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. tube.
  • Page 22 ENGINE OIL FILTER IN-LINE FUEL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season The fuel filter should be replaced once or every other oil change if the tractor is each season. If fuel filter becomes used more than 100 hours in one year. clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure- 1.
  • Page 23 _CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully end set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key _OFF" end remove key. 5.
  • Page 24 SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links. • Raise mower to its highest position. Tighten nut =E" on both front links an • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, equal number of tums.
  • Page 25 2. Remove belt from stationary idler and BELT INSTALLATION - clutching idler. 4. Install new belt in reverse order of 3. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. removal. Carefully remove belt upwards from 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves transmission input pulley and over and inside all belt guides.
  • Page 26 2. Move the motion control lever 1/4 to Washers 1/2 inch in the direction it is tryingto Retaining_ creep. Ring\ _r_lf ulfulfulfulfulf_l_ 3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. Axle II!f(_'lI 4. Start engine and test. 5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.
  • Page 27 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- REPLACING BATTERY SEMBLY _I, CAUTION: Do not short battery 1. Raise hood. terminals by allowing a wrench or any 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. other object to contact both terminals at 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hoed at the same time.
  • Page 28 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ACCELERATIONTEST - The carbereterhas been presetat the factory 6. Moveth_ con'_ol l ever from _ andadJus_nent s houldnotbe necessary. fast position, ffengine hedtates or dies, However,miner adjusknentmay be required turn idle fuel a(_ustJng needle out to compansatefer differancas in fuel, (counterdcokwise) 1 /8 turn.Repeat test temperature,ai'dtudeer I_.
  • Page 29 Also, expedance indicates that alcohol Immediately prepare your tractor for blended fuels (called gasohol or using storage at the end of the season or if the ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tractor will not be used for 30 days or which leads to separation and formation more.

  • Page 30: Service And Adjustments

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly, in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. attempting to start. Bad spark plug. 4.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 3. Clean underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves Loss of power and trash under mower. housing. (continued) 4. Dirty air filtec 4. Clean/replace air filter. 5, Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil. 6.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Place throttle o0ntml in Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge =FAST" position. 2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. 4.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272065 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID ; ..AMMEER STARTER CLUTCH / BRAKE wr_it i (PEDAL UP) =JCK [OPTIONAL) FUSE FUEL IGNITION • - ..(CLUTCH OFF) SWITCH T ,8-5 86 FUE SH - .... (NOT OCCUPIED) SEAT SWITCH s_cK (IF SO EQUIPPED)
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272065 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272065 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 161343 Switch, Interlock N Opn/N Opn 16618_ Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11" 146147 Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, WI16 Wire 175158...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272065 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272065 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 17(360612 Screw 3/8-16 x 314 155272 Bumper HoodK)ash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, LH, 145660 Clip Tlnnerman Grille P/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R,H.
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272065 GROUND DRIVE 18 3_...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR --MODEL N UMBER 917.272065 GROUND DRIVE PART pART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Tmnsaxle (See BreakdOWn) S1_551143 Washer HydroGr 314-0510 154778 Keepar Belt Engine Hydro 165866 Rod Shift Fer_der Adjust 134683 Keepar Belt Engine STD561210 Pin Cotter 116x 1 CAD 169183 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Hellcol...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR- -MODEL N UMBER 917.272065 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 917.272065 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steedng Wheel 154427 AXle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 169839 Sp8ut_eAssembly, R,H. 6266H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-518 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-114 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Kllp 3366R...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR --MODEL N UMBER 917.272065 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR --MODEL N UMBER 917.272065 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170548 Control,Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cuffing 1/4-20 x 5/8 ..Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV460-265G_ 174667 Muffler 12-041-03 Gasket Kohler 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer 169837 S_eld Bm/Dbr Guard 137180 Arrestor, Spark...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272065 SEATASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121248X B_shing, Snap 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Boil, 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...
  • Page 45 DeCal Hood Side 165799X428 pad Footrest RH STLT 172331 DeCal, DeCk 169218 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 178562 Owner's M anL_I, E ngtish 156439 DeCal, Fender Danger 178563 Owner's Manual, Sbenish 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic WHEELS &...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.272065 LIFTASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272065 LIFTASSEMBLY KEY pART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner W_re Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, U9 105767X Pin, Groove 12O0_X)2 E-PJng 19211621 Washer 21132 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865 Link, Lift, L,H.
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272065 MOWERDECK C_ "67 153 : 147 1,...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR- -MODEL N UMBER 917.272065 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 144959 V-Bert STD533107 73800600 Nut Lock Hex wllns. 3/8-16 138017 Brackat Assembly,Sway Bar, 136420 Mulcher Cover Froffl 71081010 Screw Pan Hd Phillips 10-24 x 5/8 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 50 119_ r- m "z ice.,, °_...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272065 HYDROGEAR TRANSAXLE- - MODELNUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY pART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 170408 Rotor, Brake 170351 Main Hcuslng, Assembly 142883 Brake Puck 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142881 Puck Plate 170353 Center section, Assembly 170354 Swashplate,Trunton Machined 142887...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 917.272065 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272065 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV460, TYPE NUMBER26509 CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEADNALVE/1BREATHER 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 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 Ol-S (Use Short Block 12 522 50) (Qty.
  • Page 54 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272065 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I AIR INTAKE J 10--...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR- -MODEL N UMBER 917.272065 I_OELER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/ELECTRICAL pART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange MlOxl.5x46 M5xO.SxlO (4) 12-468-Q3-S W_stter, plain 3/8" 24-468-10-S Washer, plain 1/4" 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 12-t46-07-S...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272065 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV460, TYPE NUMBER26509 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I t--la...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272065 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER26509 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839070-S Screw, bex. flange 12-g79-11 Linkage, choke Clamp, cable M8x1.25x7g 12-237-01-S 25-098-04-S Starter assembly 24-086-43-S Screw, hex, flange Screw, iebed socket (Includes 3-8) M-664020-B 12-755-39-S KR, ddve end...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 917.272065 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT FUELSYSTEM...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR- -MODEL N UMBER 917,272065 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 12-Q14-57-S Cranksha_ (Includes 2) 25-139-27-S Plug, cup X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0X116 12-853-115-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket EXHAUST...
  • Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than t 5°.), never across the face. MakD turns g radu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 64 For repair of majorbrandappliances In your own home... no matterwhomade it,no matterwho sold 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ Any_,ne, day or ni_ (_-8oo.4694663) (u.s._and Canada) For repairof carry-inproducts likevacuums, lawn equipment, a nd electronics, callfor thenearestSears Pa_tsand Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 _,/_ne, day ornight (U.S_ody) Www.sear&com Forthe replacement p arts,accessoriesand owner'smanuals that you need to do-it-yourself,call Sears PartsDIrectSMI...