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Craftsman 917.27242 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.27242 Owner's Manual

18.0 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272420
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, 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
Sear•
Craft•man
Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon-
Sat
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, I160179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual, CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sear• Craft•man Help Line...
  • Page 2 Operation ... Maintenance 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 hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, undemtand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starling.
  • 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 SPECIFICATIONS 3ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED _,ND TYPE: REGULAR DIL TYPE SAE 10W30(abova 32°F) _PI-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS W/OFILTER: 4.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC GAP: .030") GROUND FORWARD: 5.5 SPEED(MPH): REVERSE: TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI REAR:...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert I_(1) Hex Bolt washer 3/8 (1) Lock 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steering _ Steering Boot Wheel Adapter Seat _(1) _(1) Slope Sheet (2) Keys For Future Use (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Extension...
  • Page 8 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 Label Terminal Battery 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_"lR N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH...
  • 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. Attachment Clutch Switch Ammeter Throttle/Choke Control Clutch/...
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the which can result in severe eye damage. glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator...
  • 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 tooking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice.
  • Page 15 • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse 'above procedure. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor.
  • Page 16 • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 7.
  • Page 17 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for •best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERV$CE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and InterlOck Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen!Replace Mower Blades Lubrlca{ion Charl CheCk Batte_' Lever Clean Battery and Terminals Check TransaXle CooUng Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. 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 20 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. •...
  • Page 21 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the • tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading• Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.
  • Page 22 3. Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter. 4. Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an addi- tional 1/2 turn.
  • Page 23 _CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING 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" 4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6.
  • Page 24 SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. •...
  • Page 25 BELT INSTALLATION - 4. Install new belt in reverse order of • removal. 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. 6. Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle.
  • Page 26 3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. 4. Start engine and test. 5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied. Neutral Lock Gate Motion Control Lever TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation before operating the tractor.
  • Page 27 REPLACING BATTERY _IkCAUT!ON: Do not short battery terminais Dy 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 28 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or lead. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.
  • Page 29 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. CAUTION= Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM 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. 7. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM Loss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. continued) 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil leveVdirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel. 10.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 SCHEMATIC "° BATTERY AMMETER USE _ _ =wHrrE "° /'_ - '_ I #L_-.;_,_;,_L-,, i- l FUEL SHUT-OFF__SOLENOID t,l,-_sj) CL,PSWEREREMOVED,OR _z:::z_ NOTE: IF WIRING SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY ", t\_ _J J _ _ SHOULD BE REPLACED PROPERLY...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 161343 Switch, Interlock N Opn/N Opn 175688 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11 • 146147 Cab4e, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire 175158...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drav/ear 17060612 " Screw 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168343X012 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Cardage 155927 Panel, Dash, L,H, 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R,H, 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 174330X612 Hood Assembly 126938X...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) HydroGr314-0510 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 145G28 Clutch Elect EVX STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 74490544 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 x Gr 8 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins.
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 STEERING ASSEMBLY ,L---_ 42...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159944 SteedngWheel 172393 Axle Assembly Cast Iron 169840 Spindle Asseml_y, LH. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. _66H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Draglink STD551137 Washer, Lock 136518 Spacer Rrg Axle Front 177876...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 ENGINE J" _ 37 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170548 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cuffing 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model NO.CV492-27506 159420 Muffler 12_41-03 Gasket Kohler 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard 137180 Arrestor, Spark 109202X...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 71110616 Bolt 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged STD541437 124181X Spring, Seat 1700_616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 174894...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 156811 Decal, Ober. Instr. 177374 Decai, HP Engine 177356 Decal, Hood, R.H. 177357 Decal, Hood, L,H. 177805 Decal Hood Replacement 133644 Decal,CustomerMaintenance 177355 Decal, Hood Side 172331 Decal, Deck 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsrnan 156439 Decal, Fender Danger WHEELS &...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 LIFTASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft ASSembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12006002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 120183X Beadng, Nylon 125631X Gdp, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865 Link, Lift, LH.
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 MOWER DECK "_'40 _3736 44_'_ 116 113 111 114 118 _ 19// _o3J_/_- // 101/'_ 104 106 21 22 23 24 _.18 _116...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" STD533107 Bo_t 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck STD624008 RetainerSpring 130_32 Arm, Suspension, Rear 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 STD551137 Washer, Lock 140_J6...
  • Page 50 ,,< ¢) x('}...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 170353 Center Section, Assembly 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 169898 BlOCk- Assembly 170355 Sealant 10.50z 170356 Hex Flange Screw 1/4-20 X 1.25 170357...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER YLINDRE DIRIGE SOUPAPE ET RENIFLARDI CRANKCASE I CARTER-MOTEUR...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLtNDER READ/VALVE/BREATHER PART OESCRIPTION 25-351-01-S Lifter valve !2 12-755-94-S Kit, cylindernead ncudes 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S Qty. 2),12 041 02-S, & 12 041 03-5 12-41t-03-S Rod, push (2) 12-041-10-S Gasket, cylinder head 12-017-01-S...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I IGNITIONIELECTRICAL _LECTRIQUE ALLUMAGE HABITATION DE SOUFFLEUR 1t\,_ AIR INTAKE A_RE DE _ ARRIVSEJ1._/_ ET D_CALENT J...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 917.272420 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 28-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6x1.0x16 12-157-06-S X-42-15-S 12-025-15-S Flywheel 12-155-09-S Connector M-548025-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM| D_MARRANT DE L_ SYST_ME MOTEUR CONTROLE OIL PAN I LUBRICATION DE LA HUILE PAN DE LA LUBRIFICATION Z.-3 _--t0...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70 25-098-07-S Starter assereby ncudes 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 58 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT ECHAPPEMENT I VILEBREQUIN I2_i FU EL SYSTEM J SYSTEMEI 'UEL DE LE...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 FUEL SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) M-629116-S Stud M6x1.Ox116 (2) 12-853-118-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 4,5,6 qty 1 Tie, cable 12.454-03-S, Tsrmlnat 25-452-20-S) 12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner 12-053-118...
  • Page 60 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. ca/_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ution when changing direction ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS...
  • Page 64 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repairof major brandappliancesin your own home, .. no matterwho made it, no matter who soldit! 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ (1_) wY/iN.seal_.corll For repair ofcarry-inproducts like vacuums,lawn equipment,ar_ electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 www.sear_corn For the replacement parts,accassoriesand owner's manuals...

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