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Craftsman 917.272054 Owner's Manual

16 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272054
• 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 pm, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.conVcraftsman

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  • Page 1 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.conVcraftsman For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat...
  • Page 2 Maintenance Schedule ... 17 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, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in 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 following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructionsin the manual and on the machine before starting.
  • Page 4 III. C HILDREN Tragic accidents canoccur iftheoperator isnot a lert t othepresence ofchildren. Children areoften attracted tothe machine andthemowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the stope. • Avoid startingor stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED _,NDTYPE: REGULAR 31LTYPE ShE 10W30 (ABOVE 32°F) 'API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) DIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS W/OFILTER: 3.5 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC :GAP:.040") 3ROUND SPEED FORWARD: 'MPH): 2 N° REVERSE: 1.5 TIRE PRESSURE:FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel I nsert I_(1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock washer 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steering ooo, Seat __%.._, (1) Washer _(1) For Future Use Slope Sheet (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Extension Shaft teering...
  • Page 8 Yournew tractor has been assemb|ed at the factory with exception of those parts lel unassembled for shipping purposes, To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must he tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette be you begin, TOOLS REQUIRED ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 9 Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob, 1. Remove adjustment knob end fiat washer secudng seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing, Remove the cardboard packing and discard, 3.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in updght position. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. A =` BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT r_'_ R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Clutch Ammeter Throffie/Choke Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Gearshift Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American...
  • 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 be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches dudng hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice, Make the first cut relatively high;...
  • Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specificationsof the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose tractionwith the ground and cause you to lose control of your 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- ing on the temperature.
  • Page 17 ASyOUCOMPLE1E __/'i/I:_A_ _'_ _.'b Ch_ _k. O_,,,,,tior, c,,_T.P,_,. I,' € ChecX Op_at or Presence imtl In_k Systar,_ R c,.,__ _ F,,=...,,, ,,,,' A s,.,p._._o.,o--,=o= ._ t.b,=_,, c .,_ 0 Ch.__ L_v_r C_arl B;tt_'Dry an d Tl_nlk_ls Chec_ Tmns,mde Cooling Adjust Blade Be_s) Ten=on Adjust MOtiOnDriVe Bel_s) T_mslo_ Change Engine Oil...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractorrequires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be ad- justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
  • Page 19 • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The odginal equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary, TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS...
  • Page 20 Every 100 beurs of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged coolingfins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due...
  • Page 21 CLEANING of all foreign matter. i Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc, • Protect painted surfaces with automo- _(_ CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE ORADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2.
  • Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are pmpedy inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or undednflatad, you will not properly adjust your mower.
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive bolt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake, BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual).
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: 1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.
  • Page 25 positive Terminal Negative Terminal Battery Negative Terminal Positive Terminal REPLACING BATTERY _CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
  • Page 26 ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's eawice outlet.
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your t ractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or ore. _,CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. Will not start 2. Engine not =CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5, Dirty air filter, 6. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carburetor out of adjustment 10.Engine valves out of adjustment.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil, 6. Faulty spark plug. 7.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Mowerbladeswlll 1. Obstruction in clutch 1orrotate mechanism. 2, Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3, Frozen idler pulley, 4, Frozen blade mandrel. Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow, discharge 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4, Mower deck not level.
  • Page 31 T_C_R- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 SCHEMATIC _T_Ry AMM_ER (O_) I B_KE (PEDAL UP) I GREIN_i, _I_.EN :87 : ,©_ :_22:o::I 4 ,ON.,ON PRESE_E ,-_... __ _e iGNITION SWITCH RELAY SOLENOID , ... (CLUTCH C_F) 86 I FUEL SHUTOFF SOI-ENOID (F SOEQUIP]...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUM BER 917.272054 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 ELECTRICAL pART 163465 74760412 156417 161343 166162 4152J 4799J 146147 175158 73510400 4207J 160784 175566 140403 178439 71110408 131563 178861 122822X 141940 109748X NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S. inches 1 inch = 25A mm...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR- - MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272054 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drav/oar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 314 155272 BumperHoodOash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Boit, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panel, Dash, LH. 145660 Clip Tinnerman G611eP/L 172107X616 Panel, Dash, R.H.
  • Page 36 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 GROUND DRIVE 25 27...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) Peedess 266-545C 146682 Spdng, Relum, Brake 123666X pulley, Transakie 12900028 Ring,Retainer 121520)( Strap,Torque 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 314 165866 Rod Shifter Fendar STLT STD561210 Pin, Cotter 105701X...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 STEERINGASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Sleeting Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Sl_ndle Assembly, LH. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6265H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272916 Washer...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR- -MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272054 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART DESCRIPTION 170548 Control, Throffie 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cu6ing 1/4-20 x 518 Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler ModelCV 16,5-43530 159420 Muffler 12_41-03 Gasket 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer 169837...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272054 SEAT A SSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X t0 Ga 1450_6 Clip Push In Hinged STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc 124181X...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 DECALS KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 156368 Decat, Oper. Instr. 171762 Decal, Replacernerd 171698 Decal, Hood, R.H. 171699 Decal, Hood, LH. 138047 Decal, Battery 133644 Decal, Customer Mafntenance 177368 Decal, HP Engine 172331 Decal Mower Srs...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 LIFTASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washar i_sm Inner Spring W/ Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Ufl 105767X Pin Groove 12000_T2 E Ring#5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Gdp Handle FlUted...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 MOWERDECK...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272054 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck/_ssembly, 42" STD693107 Bolt 138017 Bracket/Lssembly,Sway Bar, FrGnt 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck STD624_8 RatolnerSpring 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/g-24 x 1.25 Gr. 9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 140296...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER206-545C...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR --MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272054 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER206-545C PART DESCRIPllON 772147 Transaxle Cover 780086A Needle Beadng 5/8" 770128 TransaxleCase 776395 Countershaft 776409 Output Shaft 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 702180 Shift Key 792047...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR- -MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272054 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5, TYPE NUMBER 43530 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREA'I_IER I CRANKCASI_...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16.5, TYPE NUMBER43530 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER pART DESCRIPTION 25-351-01-S Lifter, vane Kit, cylinder head Includes 12-755-fl%S 3-17, Gaskets 12 (In_)4 1-01-S (Qty. 2),12-041-O2-S, & 12- 041-03-S) 12-411-01-S Rod, pt._h (2) 12-041-10-S Gasket, cylinder head 12-017-01-S Valve, intake (Std.)
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5,TYPE NUMBER 43530 IGNITION ! ELECTRICALI BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES '_._ "___ _'0<-,, 14-:0 11_'14...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43530 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M10xl.5x46 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 25-086-47.S Bolt, shoulder M6x1.Ox16 12-157-06-S X-42-15-S 12-025-35-S Flywheel 12-155-09-S Connector M-548025-S Screw, h_(. cap M5xO.Sx25 12-085-09oS Stator...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43530 STARTING SYSTEM I ENGINE CONTROLS I => OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43530 STARTING SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION M-639070-S Screw, hex. flange MSx1.25x70 25.098-07-S Starter assembly (includes 3-8) 12-755-54-8 Kit, drive end 12.227-18-S Cap, drive end 12.170-05-S Armature "t2.22q-O1-S Kit, brush & spr_n_ 12-227-13-S...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43530 CRANKSHAFT ] EXHAUST I --i _"_.
  • Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16.5, TYPE NUMBER43530 FUEL SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 12-853-95-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket llnc_udes 4, 5, 6 qty 1, 2-454-03-S, 25-452-20-S) 12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner 12-053-95 Carburetor assembly...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL...
  • Page 60 Forrepairof majorbrandappliances in yourown home.., no matterwho madeit, no matterwho soldit! Forrepair of cam!-inproducts likevacuums,lawn equipment, a nd electronics, callfor the nearestSears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 /_,nylrne, day ornight (U.S A or='y) www.sear&com Forthe replacementparts, accessoriesand owner's manuals thatyou need to do-it-yourse_f, call Sears PartsDlrect'_! 1-800-366-PAR'r 6 a.m.- 11 p.m., 7daysaweek (l._e-3s6-7278)