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Craftsman 917.27207 Owner's Manual

17.0 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle
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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN+I
17.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272070
• Safety
= Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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 pro, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates, I160179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/crsftsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/crsftsman For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am- 5 pro, Mon- Sat...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance Schedule ... LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions 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 throwing objects, Failure to observe the following safety instructions serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. •...
  • Page 4 III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing 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 slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
  • Page 6 PRODUCT S PECIFICATIONS 3ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS 3APACITY UNLEADED t_NDTYPE: REGULAR 31LTYPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE 32°F) _.PI-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS W/OFILTER: 3.5 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC 3AP: .040") GROUND SPEED FORWARD: (MPH): 2 "D 3 _D REVERSE: TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel I nsert (1)HexBolt washer (1) Lock 3/8-16x 1 @(1) 5/16-18 Boot Steerin__ Seat _(1) For Future Use Slope Sheet (2) Keys (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Locknut Extension Shaft teering Steering Wheel Adapter (£Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Your new 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: Operation

    Label Terminal Batten,, Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright 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. BATTERY CAUTION REVERSE WARNING ENGINE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT _r_'l R N H ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR 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. Attachment Clutch Lever Gearshift Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. 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 during 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•...
  • Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with 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 period from several seconds to several minutes, depend- ing on the temperature.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN OATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation CheCk Tire Pressure check Operalor Pre_ence and InterlOCk Systems Checkfor LOOse Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mowe_ Blades Lubrication Chad -- I Check Battery Level Clean Baltery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling AdlUSt Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjusl MotK3n Drive E_elt(S ) Tens,on CheCk Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    TRACTOR Always o bserve s afety rules when performing anymaintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires 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 original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers.
  • Page 20 Every 100 hours 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 cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due...
  • Page 21 C'am0 / / C,om Fuel Pi,ter CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. ,_ CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"...
  • Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE 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 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 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. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
  • Page 26 ENGINE Maintenance, repair,or replacement of the emissioncontrol devices and systems, which are being done at the customersexpense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authonzed engine manufectureCs service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE...

  • Page 27: Storage

    Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUT|ON: 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 Will not start i 1. Out of fuel. 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.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART tROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Lossofpower 1. Cuttingtoo muchgrass/too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 14" Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will 11. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged 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.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 SCHEMATIC IGNITION SWITCH RELAY NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 ELECTRICAL PART 163465 74760412 156417 161343 175688 4152J 4799J 146147 175158 73510400 4207J 160784 175566 140403 170219 71110408 131563 175141 122822X 141940 109748X NOTE: All component 1 inch = 25.4 mm DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 Case Battery Switch,...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212_ 17-- _1S9...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grtlle P/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 174330X558 Hood AsSembly 126938X BumperHood 19131312...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 GROUND DRIVE 164_44 • 22 26 27 • 150...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) Peedess 206-545C 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 12000028 Ring, Retainer 121526X Strap, Torque 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT STD561210 Pin, Cotter 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 74550412...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 STEERING ASSEMBLY • __,'i _1 _--42...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteerlngWheel 154427 Axle Asseml_y STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, 169839 S_nble Assembly, 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 19272016 Washer 123O0_29 Ring, Klip 3366R Beadng, Steering Column 169882 Oraglink STD551137...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 ENGINE 32_._ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART DESCRIPTION 170548 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw. Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/6 Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model CV490-27505 159420 Muffler 12-041-03 Gasket 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer 169837...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc 19131610 Washer13/32X3/4XlOGa 145006 Clip Push In Hinged STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 SIk Zi 1700(O16 Screw 3/8-16 X 1 19131614...
  • Page 42 Decal, Hood, L,H. 138047 Decal, Battery 133644 Decal, Customer Maintenance 177367 Decal, HP Engine 172331 Decal, Mower Srs 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 156439 Decal. Fender Danger WHEELS & TIRES PART DESCRIPTION 177325 Decal, Hood Side 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic 177353 Decal.
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm inner Spring W/ Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 108767X Pin Groove 12000(308 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. t20183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 MOWER DECK 117 _ 118 _ -130 _116...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" STD533107 Bolt 138017 BracketAssembly,SwayBar. Front 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck STD624008 BetainerSprlng 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 STD551137 Washer, Lock 140296...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C RFJ= PART DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 780086A Needle Searing 5/6" 770128 Transaxle Case 776395 Countershaft 776409 Output Shaft 779364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 778338 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 792188...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE BREATHERI...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART DESCRIPTION 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Qty. 2), 12 041 02-S, & 12 041 03-S) 12-411-03-S Rod, push (2) 12-041-10-S...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 BAFFLESI IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING 0-8J-...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M1Ox1.5x46 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6x1.0x16 12-157-06-S X-42-15-S 12-025-f 5-S Flywheel 12-155-09-S Connector M-548025-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS "-,, ',, k_,kk k " t,J,_ OIL PAN / LUBRICATION 917.272070 td_F_ _-_...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 STARTING SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange M8xl.25x70 25-098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes 3-8) 12-755-54-S Kit, drive end 12-227-18-S Cap, drive end 12-170-05-S Armature 12-221-01-S Kit, brush & spring 12-227-13-S Cap, commutator end 12-211-01-S...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFTJ...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 FUEL SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION Mo641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) Mo629116-S Stud M6x1,Oxf16 (2) 12-853-117-SKit, carburetor w)gasket (tncludes 4,5,6 qty 1 Tie, cable 12-454-03-S, _ermina_ 25-452-20-S) 12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner 12-053-117 Carburetor assembly...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme erate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not caution when changing FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL direction...
  • Page 60 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! 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 (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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