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Craftsman 917.272920 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 20.0 hp, 42" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
20.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.272920
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This product has a low emission engine which operates
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differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
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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, 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: 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, II 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. • Be aware of the mower discharge direc- _WARNING: In order to prevent ac- tion and do not point it at anyone.
  • Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere with • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree safe machine operation. limbs, etc. • Never allow children to operate the •...
  • 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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble Gasoline 3.5 Gallons and maintain your tractor properly. Always Capacity Unleaded observe the "SAFETY RULES". and Type: Regular REPAIR AGREEMENT Oil Type SAE 30 (Above 32°F) A Repair Agreement is available on this API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel © Steering Wheel Steering Extension Sleeve Adapter Shaft Steering Steering Wheel Insert (1) Locknut 1/2-20 ® (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Keys 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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate Label instruction below to remove the tractor "7 from the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po- INSTALL SEAT...
  • Page 10 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALL MULCHER PLATE 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 LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL...
  • 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 Clutch 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 I or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectac es.
  • Page 14 • The average lawn should be cut to ap- _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool without either the entire grass catcher, season and to over 3 inches during hot on mowers so equipped, or the deflector months.
  • Page 15 Transmission Engaged _i, CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera- tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.
  • Page 16 WARMWEATHERSTARTING(50° F and To ensure proper operation and per- above) formance, it is recommended that the 8. Whenengine starts, slowly pushchoke transmission be purged before operating controlin until the engine beginsto tractor for the first time. This procedure will run smoothly.If the enginestarts to remove any trapped air inside the trans- run roughly,pull the chokecontrolout mission which may have developed during...
  • 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 ,_,_-_ ,_,_ _ d_. ,_ AS YOU COMPLETE DATES REGULAR SERVICE f___SERVlC 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 Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when per- shown. forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat stopping distance at high speed in highest...
  • Page 20 • Keep battery and terminals clean. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade • Keep battery bolts tight. according to your expected operating • Keep small vent holes open. temperature. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free.
  • Page 21 CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS For approximate capacity see "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this To insure proper cooling, make sure the manual. grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter- 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean checking level.
  • Page 22 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5.
  • 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. ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both 2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec- front links equally so mower will stay level tor shield to right side of tractor.
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE TO CHECK BRAKE BELT 1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake The mower blade drive belt may be re- placed without tools. Park the tractor on pedal all the way down and engage level surface.
  • Page 25 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a The motion control lever has been preset belt installation guide decal on bottom side at the factory and adjustment should not of left footrest.
  • Page 26 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TO START ENGINEWITH AWEAK BAT- The front wheel toe-in and camber are not TERY adjustable on your tractor. If damage has _,WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame camber, contact a Sears or other qualified and smoking materials away from bat- service center.
  • Page 27 REPLACING BATTERY INTERLOCKS RELAYS _WARNING: Do not short battery Loose or damaged wiring may cause terminals by allowing a wrench or any your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or other object to contact both terminals at prevent it from starting. the same time.
  • Page 28 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Maintenance, repair, or replacement Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your the emission control devices and systems, engine does not operate properly due to which are being done at the customers ex- suspected carburetor problems, take your pense, may be performed by any non-road tractor to an authorized service center for engine repair establishment...
  • Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- moisture which leads to separation and age at the end of the season or if the trac- formation of acids during storage. Acidic tor will not be used for 30 days or more. gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 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 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 filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center aROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION _ower blades will 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. mot rotate (con't) drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE ,© I AMMETER SOLENOID • CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH WHITE CL T H FF GROUNDING (OPTIONAL) SPARK • IGNITION BLACK PLUG UNIT (2 PLUGS ON LINE TWIN CYL.
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER !117.272920 ELECTRICAL >...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 176138 Switch Interlock 175688...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-Laser -It.stlt...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 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, LH 172105X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 174330X558...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Strap Torque Lh Hydro Transaxle (See Breakdown) 169183 Strap Torque Rh Hydro Hydro Gr 314-0510 169182 Spacer 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 137057 Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8xl 121749X...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 STEERING ASSEMBLY . _39 9--..
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 175131 Front 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...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170546 Control Throt Paddle 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No. 407777-0167-E1 149723 Muffler Exhaust 159955 Exhaust Asm. Left 160589 Exhaust Asm. Right 171877 Bolt 5/16 - 18 Unc x 3/4 W/Sems 162797 Heat Shield Lt...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 SEAT ASSEMBLY _...---- 16 KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 td 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc...
  • Page 45 165800X428 Pad Footrest Lh STLT Decal Replacement Srs 179128 Decal Deck 165799X428 Pad Footrest Rh STLT 184899 Decal Fender Craftsman 184733 Manual, Owner's (English) 156811 Decal Fender STLTH Oper lnst 184734 Manual, Owner's (Spanish) 146046 Decal V-belt Dr Sch Tractor E...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13----_y 32 /...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 MOWER DECK .146 117 _ 118_ _13o 114_ _112 _117 _116...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Housing 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler (94) STD533107 Bolt 149846 Knob Custom Oval V-Belt 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 144959 Front STD541437 Locknut, Hex W/VVsh 3/8-16 Unc 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 50 ..< 119- _126 ,[128 zrrl CI-- _rrl U1 ,,,A _\ 44...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 HYDRO GEARTRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Rotor, Brake 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170408 Brake Puck 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142883 Puck Plate 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142881 Brake Actuating Pin 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 142887...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0167-E1 3© 267 _ 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 6170 51A o 691 _ 20 @...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0167-E1 1022 1029 1022 1100 1100 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 117_ 137 O 552 (_ o72_ 1_o_ 552A 404 _ 276@ 592A 11231124 105@ 633 f¢_ 1123_ 160 _ 1127 &_...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0167-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 a68 0 358 ENGINE GASKET 3© _eao 69_ _ 1022 842 @ 524 @ t051 513 _ 544A 7978__ 803A 802 @ 797_...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0167-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697078 Cylinder Assembly 691677 Screw (Rotating Screen) 399265 Bushing-Cylinder 691056 Washer (Flywheel) 391086 *Seal-Oil 693483 Body-Upper Carburetor 493304 Sump-Engine 690718 OScrew (Throttle Valve) 693485 Shaft-Throttle 691162...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272920 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0167-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691331 Nut (Air Filter Retainer) 496700 Retainer-Air Filter 690826 Housing-Blower 690555 Spring-Friction 690960 Screw (Blower Housing) 690657 ,Seal-Governor Shaft 690414 Shield-Cylinder 693149 Screw (Ring Gear) 306A 690435 Shield-Cylinder...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX, down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater...
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