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Craftsman 917.272055 Owner's Manual

16.0 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
16.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272055
• 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, Mc_ - Set
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.comlcraftsman

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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, Mc_ - Set Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.comlcraftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordedng ..... 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, lubdcatod 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 material or workmanship.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the follewing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of÷...
  • Page 4 IlL CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents can occur if the operator area. is not alert to the presence of children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children are often attracted to the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear s o CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that y ouwill n ot h ave tostop orshift that are recommended by and comply while ontheslope. with specifications of the manufacturer of • Avoid staring or stopping on a slope. If your tractor.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS product. Contact your nearest Sears CAPACITY UNLEADED store for details. ANDTYPE: REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OILTYPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE • Read and observe the safety roles. 32°F) •...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt -_,_(1) Lock washer 3/8 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 1) Locknut 5/16-16 Steering Boot Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (_Washer 17132 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Your now 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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your Label tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate Seat instructionbelow to remove the tractor from the skid. TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Batter Door Operation section for location and function of controls) 1.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in Bee the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive upright position. belts 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. SATFERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the tilusb'ations with your tractor to famtiiadze yourself with the locations of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Ammeter Plunger...
  • 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 • The average lawn should b e _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower cut to without either the entire grass catcher, on approximately 2-112 inches dudng the cool season and to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.
  • Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ,_WARNING: Experience indicates that ATTACHMENTS alcohol blended fuels (called gasehol or Tow only the attachments that are using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and recommended by and comply with formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic specificationsof the manufacturer of your gas can damage the fuel system of an tractor.
  • Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) 6. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position.This may require an engine warm-up pedod from several seconds to several minutes, depend- MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS...
  • Page 17 2. _A_km rr_o c_ In _V ar _'f condl_r4. 6 I_t ed ff _ rrmln_m_ce_ tmem']. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this b'ectordoes not cover (_ Spindle -- items that have been subjectedto operator Zerk Zerk abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty,operator must maintain tractoras instructedin this manual.
  • 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. 4. Reassemble bex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and fiat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 19 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery belts tight. Determine temperature range expected • Keep small vent holes open. before oil change. All oil must meet API • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for l hour. service c_asslficatlonSF-SJ, •...
  • Page 20 Every 1 00 hours o foperation (more o ften SPARK PLUGS under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Replace spark plugs at the beginning remove the blower housing and other each mowing season or after every 11 hours of operation, whichever occurs 1 cooling shrouds.
  • Page 21 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and of all foreign matter. carburetor are covered to keep water out. Keep finished surfaces and wheels lean engine, batter/, seat, finish, etc. Water in engine can result in a short- free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
  • Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Measure distance =D"dir_=ctty i n fTont; behind the mandrel at bottom edge of Adjust the mower while tractor Is parked mower housing as shown. on level ground or driveway. Make sure • Before making any necessary adju_ tires are propedy inflated (See _PROD- merits, check that both front linksat', UCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO Jam Nut REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts The trancaxle should be in neutral when dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry the gear shif_lever is in neutral (N) (lock rot and corrosion.
  • Page 25 posi'd ve Terminal Negative Terminal Bolt positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdlL Battery 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in Negative Terminal positive Terminal...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    ENGINE 1. Be sum youhavea dean ek fitierandthe throtUecontrolcable is adjustedproperly Maintenance, repair, or replacement of (seeabove). the emission control devices and sys- 2. Startengine and anowfa warm for five tems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed minutes.

  • Page 27: Storage

    expedance indicates that alcohol Immediately prepare your tractor for 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 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Wlllnots_H 1. Out of fuel. 1, Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. 3. Wait several minutes 3. Engine flooded. before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power I. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in =Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in =CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3. Clean underside of mower and trash under mower.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mowerbladeswlll 1, Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction, not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower ddve belt. ddve belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel. 1.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 SCHEMATIC BAT;_RY SCLENCiD FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) CLUTCH I BRAKE pen uP) L_ __ ..i -_'FUEL _r_ UNE _" =',Y I ...._::_ (:_: FUEL SHUTOFF - ..(CLUTCH (NOT OCCURED) SEAT S_ITCH I F SO [QUIPPED) pRESENCE RELAy #1 UNIT...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 114-20unc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 161343 Switch, InterlOCk 166182 Harness Asm Ught W/4152j 4152J Bulb Ught #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga W/16 wire red 175158 Fuse 73510400...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES ° 2118...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 BumperHood_ash 168337X013 [_sh $10533716 Bctt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panel, Dash, LH. 145660 Clip Tinner man G d lie P/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 GROUND DRIVE e_Sl 26 27...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 917.272055 GROUND DRIVE pART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 175410 pulley, Engine Peerless 206-545C 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 STD551143 Washer 146682 Spdng, Rotum, Brake 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof 134683 Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H.
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272055 STEERING ASSEMBLY - "'1°°'_-...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 STEERINGASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steedng Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 16_839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6366H Beadng, 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 12G00029 Ring, Klip...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272055 ENGINE f' -33 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170548 Control, Throttle 137040 Line, Fuel 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy Cutting 114-20 x 5/8 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head, ..
  • Page 41 TRACTOR --MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272055 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY pART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPT_DN DESCRtPTION 121248X Bushing Snap Ell< Nyl 50 Id 14O123 Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 140551 Bracket Pnt pivot Seat (blk) 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 71110616 BOll Fin Hex 3/8-16ur_c X 1 121250X...
  • Page 42 Decal, Ufl Handle 177368 165800)(428 Pad Footrest LH STLT OecaL HP Engine 172331 Decal, Mower Srs 165799)(428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 178560 Owner's M anual, English 156439 Decal Fender Danger 178561 Owner's Manual, Spa nish PART...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 UFTASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Washar Asm Inner Spflng W/ SFD624008 Retainer Spd ng Pkmger 173288 Link Front 15_471 Shaft Asrn. Lilt 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2o13 Unc 105767X Pin Groove 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 12000002 E Ring#5133-62 73800800...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR- -MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272055 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 MOWERDECK pART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 144999 V-Belt S'10533107 Bolt STD541437 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 136420 Mulcher Cover Front 71081010 Screw 165460 Bracket Sway Bat 38/42" Deck 19061216 Washer #10 STD624_Q8 RetainerSpring STD551110...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER206-545C...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR- - MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272055 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER 206-545C pART RB'= PARr DESCRft:qlON DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Stoke Lever 780086A Needle Beadng 5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x t-1/4" 770128 Trarmaxle Case 792085A Scrs_ 1/4- 20 x 2 1/4" 776395 Countershad 792075...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER26509 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AN D BREATHER I 16--_ t4f_...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,272055 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV460,TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVF./BRF.._I].I CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25-351-01.5 Lifter. valve (2) 12-032-03-S Seal. crankshaft 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head Block, cylinder _ncludes 3-17,Gaskets (Use Short Block 12 522 41 01.5 (Qty. 2), 12 O41 02.5, &...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV460,TYPE NUMBER26509 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL SLOWER ROUSING AND BAFFLES AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV460,TYPE NUMBER26509 IGNITION/I_LECIRICAL AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION pART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-056-14-S Screw, pax. flange 12-281-01-8 Duct, air M10x1.5x46 25-341-03-S Knob, air cleaner cover 12-458-03-$ Washer, plain 3/8" 12-096-24-S Cover, air c_eaner 24-162-03.8 Screen, grass 12-083-12-B Predeaner, element 25-056-47-8 Bolt, shoulder M6xl.0x16...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460,TYPE NUMBER26509 ENGINE CONTROLS 3TARTING SYSTEM ;..OIL PAN I LU B RICA'I1ON °--*1 0/16...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV460, TYPE NUMBER26509 F..NGINF- CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM PART pART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Linkage, choke M-839070-S Screw, bex. flange t 2-079-11 -S Mex1.25x?O t2-237-01 Ctamp, cabta Screw, hex. flange 25-0gfl-04-S Staffer assembly (Includes 24.086-43-S Screw, lobed s_:kat 3-8) M-664020-S M6xl.Ox20...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272055 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT FUELSYSTEMJ //1t...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 KOHLER ENGINE*MODELNUMBER CV460,TYPE NUMBER26509 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Crankshaft (InCludes2) M.641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0(2) t2-014-57-S Plug, cup X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" 25-t39-27-S M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 12-853-115-S Ki, carburator w/gasket EXHAUST (Includes 5,6,7 qty 1 12-041-g2-S...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL OpemteyourTmctorupanddownthefaceofslopes(not greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- | ally to prevent tlpping or loss of controI. ExercJse extreme _hanglng direction onslopes.
  • Page 60 Forrepairofmajorbrandappliances in your own home... no matterwho madeit, nomatterwhosoldifJ 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ /_. dayorright (1_Y30-469-4663) (U.S.A.andCanada) Forrepairofcarry-in products Jike VaCULirns, lawnequipment, a nd elec_onics, c allfor _e nearestSears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 iw/,ime, d ay orr_ (U.S A or_) www,4_al, sJx_ln Forthe rep_cement parts,accessoriesand owners manuals thatyou needto do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirectS"! 1-800-366-PART...