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JCRIIFTSMI W J
LAWN TRACTOR
16 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.272058
This product
has a low emission
engine which operates
differently
from previously
built engines.
Before you start the en-
gine, 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 ....... 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 maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace,...
- 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 and be seriously injured or interfere • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree with safe machine operation. • Never allow children to operate limbs, etc. machine.
- Page 5 • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other 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 machine.
- Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, Gasoline 1.25 engineered and manufactured to give Capacity Unleaded you the best possible dependability Type: Regular performance. Oil Type SAE 10W30 Should you experience any problem you (above 32°F) cannot easily remedy, please contact a API-SF-SJ):...
- Page 7 Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt Steering 3/8-16 x 1 Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Extension Steedng Wheel Adapter Shaft Steering Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use...
- 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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate Label instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. Terminal (See TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID Operation section for location function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
- Page 10 CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF INSTALL MULCHER PLATE ALL BELTS (If previously removed) 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 section of this manual.
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I- ;I BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON ov_,_.P FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED...
- Page 12 KNOWYOUR 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. Ught Switch Ignition Switch Position Attachment Clutch...
- 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 Attachment Attachemnt • The average lawn should be cut to Clutch Lever High approximately 2-1/2 inches during the =Engaged" Position cool season and to over 3 inches Position dudng hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and Position after moderate growth.
- Page 15 TO START ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL When starling the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra The engine in your tractor has been cranking time to move fuel from the tank to shipped, from the factory, already filled the engine.
- Page 16 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, best mowing performance. See "TO keep mower housing free of built-up LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of this •...
- Page 17 F,LL ,.DATES AS YOU COMPLETE Check Operator Presence and Inted0ck Systems Check for Loose Fasteners tills Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check BatteP/Level Clean Batter/and Termlna]s Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil tilter) I_1_ Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) V*l_...
- 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 hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
- Page 19 • Keep battery and terminals clean. TO CHANGE ENGINE • Keep battery bolts tight. Determine temperature range expected • Keep small vent holes open. before oil change. All oil must meet API • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. service classification SF-SJ.
- Page 20 Service air cleaner more often under Use compressed air or stiff bristle dusty conditions. brush to thoroughly clean engine 1. Remove knob(s) and cover. cooling fins. 5. To reassemble, reverse above TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER procedure. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
- Page 21 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE 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 "OFF" and remove key.
- 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" lower t res are properly inflated (See "PROD-...
- Page 23 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Mandrel Park the tractor on level surface. Engage Idler parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL- 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual).
- Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT Replace axle cover. The transaxle should be in neutral when NOTE: To seal tire punctures 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. 4. Close hood.
- Page 26 2. Start engine and allow to warm for five ENGINE minutes. Make adjustments with engine Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the running and shift/motion control lever in emission control devices and systems, which neutral (N) position. are being done at the customers expense, Idle speed settina - With throttle control may be performed by any non-road engine lever in slow position, engine should idle...
- Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or storage at the end of the season or if the using ethanol or methanol) can attract tractor will not be used for 30 days or moisture which leads to separation more.
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ 1. Cutting too much grass/too Lossofpower fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. Clean underside of mower Build-up...
- 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. 2. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE AMMETER (OPTIONAL) NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS BROW N EQUIPPED WiTH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE, HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WrTH ENGINE RELAY...
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery Fender 176137 Switch, Interlock 175688 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11" 146147 Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire 175158...
- Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 174619 ChassisStamping 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16xl 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172105)(010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 174330X558 Hood Assembly Laser...
- Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 GROUND DRIVE o.r. • ,- 26 27...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 GROUNDDRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5 ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) STD551143 Washer Peedess206-545C 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 146682 Spdng Brake Return 134683 Keeper Belt Engine 123666X PulleyTransaxle 137657 Spacer...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 139768 SteeringWheel 175131 Axle AssemblySTMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 SpindleAssembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272015 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029...
- Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 ENGINE I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 170548 Control, Throttle 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) KohlerModel No. CV460-26509 174667 Muffler 12-041-03 Gasket Kohler 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy S']'D551237 Washer 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 180597 121248X Bushing, Snap Bracket, Pivot, Seat 180166 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 Bolt 71110616 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge...
- Page 43 165800X428 177325 Decal, HoodSide Pad Footrest RH STLT 165799X428 172331 Decal, Deck 169210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 182270 Owner's Manual, English 156439 Decal, Fender Danger Owner's Manual, Spanish 182271 179128 Decal Deck "B"42" KEY PART WHEELS &...
- Page 44 TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.272058 LIFTASSEMBLY 13 _ 32 7...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 LIFTASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Uft Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21132x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Beadng, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865 Link, Lift, L.H.
- Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 MOWER DECK "...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Guard, TUV Idler 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 141043 KnobCustom Oval STD533107 Bolt 149846 V-Belt 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 144959 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Front 73800600 MulcherCover 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42 _eck 136420...
- Page 48 "IO r-_' i:=o r- m =_r-...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART PARr DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 TransaxleCover 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 770128 Transax]eCase 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 776395 Countershaft 792075...
- Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER CRANKCASEJ...
- Page 51 TRACTOR -" MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEAD/VALVF.JBREATHER PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) Block, cylinder 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (includes (Use Short Block 12 522 50) 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S 12-445-02-S Strep, lifting...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I AIR INTAKE...
- Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 NOT ILLUSTRATED IGNITION/ELECTRICAL M-541050-S Nut, hex. flange M5x0.8 12 096 40-SCover (goes over rectifier- PART regulatorhole in blower housing) DESCRIPTION 12 141 Ol-S Retainer, ring (2) (secures cover 12 096 40-S to housing) 12-086-14-SScrew, hex.
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS ---e OIL PAN/LUBRICATION _*_10 O-.-4 ; _-5...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-079-11-S Linkage, choke M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 12-237-01-S Clamp, cable M8x1.25x70 24-086-43-S Screw, hex. flange 25-098-04-S Starter assembly M-664020-S Screw, _obed socket (Includes 3-8)
- Page 56 TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.272058 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV460,TYPE NUMBER26509 EXHAUST I !CRANKSHAFTJ FUEL SYSTEM...
- Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272058 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV460,TYPENUMBER26509 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes2) M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6x1.0 (2) M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 25-139-27-S Plug, cup 12-853-118-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets (Includes 4,5,6 [qty 1], wire EXHAUST tie 12-454-03-S, Terminal...
- Page 59 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 verUcelly 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 60 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it,no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ Anytime, day ornight (U.SAand Canada) (1_) www.seal_,corn =l i, For repairof carry-inproducts like vacuums,lawnequipment,and electronics, callfor the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anyar_, dayorrioJ_ ( U.SJ_ orCy) _.,sears.com...