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Craftsman 917.272242 Owner's Manual

20.0 hp electric start 48" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
OCRfiFTSMRN°I
20.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
48" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272242
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip-
ment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pro, Mo_ - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.conVcraftsman

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pro, Mo_ - Sat ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.conVcraftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordering ..... 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, 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 m achine iscapable ofamputating hands a nd font a nd throwing objects. Failure toobserve thefollowing safety i nstructions could result in sedous injury ordeath. I.GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructions the manual and on the control and tipover accidents, which can re-...
  • Page 4 II1. CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents can occur i ftheoperator area. isnot a lert t othepresence ofchildren. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children areoften attracted tothe attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and themowing activity. equipment in good condition.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so _,CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in that you will not have to stop or shift neutral, you may lose control of the while on the slope. tractor. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If _.CAUTION: Tow only the attachments tires lose traction, disengage the...

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    REPAIR AGREEMENT _RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS A Repair Agreement is available on this -_ASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS product. Contact your nearest Sears CAPACITY UNLEADED store for details. _ND TYPE: REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES :31L TYPE SAE 10W30 • Read and observe the safety rules. (ABOVE 32°F) •...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve (l)W_ 17132 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Mower Retainer Springs (2)Flanged (1)FrontPlate _" (2} Retainer Springs (single loop) As,er._ _k_'% (4) Retainer Springs (4) Adjusting Bar Gauge Wheels _, L.7 y __(double loop) (4) clevis P ins _a:.t_.
  • 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 4. Push down on seat to engage 1. Be sure all the above assembly steps shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat have been completed. towards rear of tractor. 2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel 5. Pivot seat and pan forward and tank with gasoline.
  • Page 10 TOATTACH N OSE ROLLER 6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley 1. Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 groove. 7. Place the suspension arms on gauge w ashers, andnose roller between deck mounting brackets as outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spdng with shown.
  • Page 11 _ CHECKLIST CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were ovednfiated BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY at the factory for shipping purposes. YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO Correct tire pressure is important for best ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST cutting performance.
  • Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWERHEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED...
  • Page 13 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES B EFORE 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. Hourmeter Light Switch Position Ignition Attachment Clutch Switch Switch Ammeter...
  • Page 14 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 15 The cutting TO STOP MOWER BLADES - height range is approxi- disenqaae attachment clutch control. mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade _,CA[JI']ON: Do not operate the mower tip with the engine not running. These without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector heights are approximate and may vary...
  • Page 16 TOWING C ARTS AND OTHER ATtACH- ACAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank MENTS filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any Tow only theattachments that a re spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use recommended byandcomply with gasoline near an open flame.
  • Page 17 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP 6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in ddving position Before driving the unit in cold weather, (See =TO TRANSPORT" in this section the transmission should be warmed up as follows: of manual). 7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. 1.
  • Page 18 FILL IN DATES As Y oo S e.PL E Check Brake Operafio_ CheCl_Tire Pressure Check Operator P_esence and Inte,do_ systems Check10rLooseFasteners 11,/1 Sharpen/Replace Mowe_ Blades (1=/4 L.lxi_tion chad Check Battee/Level Clean Baltew and Tenl_inals Check Ttansaxle CoOling Adlast Blade Belt(s) Tendon Adj=st Motion DriveBelt(e) Tension Check Engine Oil Level I# /...
  • Page 19 IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, TRACTOR center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.

  • Page 20: Product Specifications

    • ENGINE Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. LUBRICATION • Keep small vent holes open. Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. with API service classification SF-SJ. NOTE: The original equipment battery on Select the oirs SAE viscosity grade your tractor is maintenance tree.
  • Page 21 Oil Drain Valve NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartddge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartddge. 6. Remove nut and cartridge plate. Closed 7. Reinstall the pra-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge. Locked Position 8.
  • Page 22 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the • Clean engine, batter,!, seat, finish, etc. electrical system, muffler,air filter and of all foreign matter. carburetor are covered to keep water out. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free Water in engine can result in a shortened of all gasoline, oil, etc.

  • Page 23: Assembly

    LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are Adjust the mower while tractor is parked equal in length. on level ground or driveway. Make sure • If links are not equal in length, adiust tires are propedy inflated (See =PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 24 4. Carefully roll belt off LH. mandrel 5. Remove any dirt or grass clippings pulley. which may have accumulated around 5. Remove belt from center mandrel mandrels and entire upper deck surface. pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. mandrel pulley. 6. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from 6.

  • Page 25: Operation

    4. Road t est t ractor TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- for proper stopping MENT distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still Should your transmission require greater than six (6) feet in highest removal for service or replacement, it gear, further maintenance is neces- should be purged after reinstallation and sary.
  • Page 26 TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK Disconnect BLACK battery cable then BATTERY RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. =_I, CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries Install new battery with terminals in generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, same position as old battery. flame and smoking materials away from Reinstall terminal guard.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as de-- scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.
  • Page 28 2. With engine o ffturn idle ACCELERATION TEST - fuel adjusting needle In (clockwise) closing it finger 5. Move throttle control lever from slow to tight and then turn out (counterclock- fast position. If engine hesitates or wise) 1 tum. dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 tum.
  • Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for experiance indicates that alcohol 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 30: Service And Adjustments

    I_OUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION _RO!_LEM CAUSE 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 1. Out of fuel i 2, See =TO START ENGINE" 2, Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. 3. Wait several minutes before 3. Engine flooded. attempting to start. 4.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 3. Clean underside of mower Loss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. housing. (continued) 4. Dirty air filter. 4. Cleardmplece air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil. 6.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION _ROBLEM 1. Place throttle control in 1. Engine speed too slow. 3oor grass "FAST" position. :llscharge 2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. 4.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 SCHEMATIC _TTERY SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) FUEL SHUT-OFF SOIENC_D (IF SO EQUIPPED) (OPTIONAL) HEAD- UGHTS IP°sm°N aRCBT C÷G,B_H IC÷F.B÷E,A*_I G F C IGNITION SWITCH CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CUPS REMOVABLE NON_qEMOVABLE NOTE: IF "_RING INSULATED CLIPS '€_ REMOVED SERVICING...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 ELECTRICAL ___s...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 75O3J Tray, Battery 145211 Bdt, Btt Front 114-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 175449 Harness, Light 886G_...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 2119...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 CP, a ssls 176554 17(60612 Screw, 3/8-16 x 314 172542X418 Desh 174996 Panel, Dash, LH 179174X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 Screw Tndrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 172540)(619 Hood/_sse mbly 126938X BUmper Hood 156437 Plate Battery...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 GROUNDDRIVE _202...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 GROUNDDRIVE pART pART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxta (See Breakdown) 12000001 E-Ring Hydro gear Mcde1323-0510 123583X Key, Square 174367 Clutch Elec 121748X Washer 25132 x 1-5/_ x 16 Ga. 74490544 Bog Hex Flghd 5/t6-18 Gr, 5 174901X418 Console, Shift 73800500 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins, 5/16-16 Unc...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 STEERINGASSEMBLY...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 STEERINGASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 175139)(418 Steedng Wheel 172393 Axle/_ssembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 GaUge 12000029 Ring, KIIp 175121 DlaglJnk STD551137 Washer, Lock 73949800...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 ENGINE _---25 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 175439X505 ControI,Throtffe ..Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model Number CV624-65578 149723 Muffler 146699 Pipe Exhaust Lh 146700 Pipe Exhaust Rh 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 146629 Shield Heat 24-041-02 Gasket Kchler CV18-CV26 (See Engine Breakdown) 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 9t7.272242 SEATASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175134 Seat 72050412 Bolt, Cardage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 140551 Bracket, Plvut, Seat 121249X SpaCer, Split 71110615 123740X Spchg 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 123976X Lock.nut,Flange 1/4 Grade 5 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged 124238X...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 177888 Decal, Hood/Seat 177913 Decal, Panel Side 174969 Reflector L,H, 177918 Decal, Engine 177909 Decal, Hood, RH. 149516 Decal, Ba6ery Dngr/Psn En 9 177910 Decal, Hood, LH. 177889 Decal, Gdlle 177917 Decal, Engine Hp LH 174970...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UM BER 917.272242 LIFT A SSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 LIFTASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 176263 PJungerAsSembly 159479 Shaft Assembly, Uft 178981 Pin, Groove 12000002 E-RJUg 19211621 Washer 21132 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 175830 Gdp, Handle, Fluted 175370 Link, Lift, LH. 175371 Link, Lift, R.H.
  • Page 48 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 MOWERDECK...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 MOWERDECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 174348 DeckWeldrnent Mower 48 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 1 Gr 5 178944 Bracket Asm,, Sway Bar 72146608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 316-18unc x 1 4939M Ret=UnerSpdng 155986 Bar PUt Adj. 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar) 156941...
  • Page 50 ,.< ._129 t_.M 6-Sealant (Joint d' etahchelle) 57-2QWSQOil - ?SJ_ OZ (OZ de 78.820 d' Hulle) 127 - Seal end O_klg Kit (Phoque 0 SonM Jeu)
  • Page 51 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 HYDRO GEARTRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER 323-0510 pART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing+Assernbly 170413 Sq. Hd.Bolt5116-24-Ribbed 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 178782 Arm, Brake 170353 Center Section, Assembly 170416 Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24 170354 Swashplate, Trunlon Machined 170416 Cotter Pin 3132 X 3/4 169898...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 917.272242 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624TYPE NUMBER65578 H EADNALVF.JEREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-033-01-S Kit, breather cover w/ 24-032-01.S Seal, oil front gasket (Inctades 2-4) Crankcase 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather (USE: Miniblock 24 24-696-59-S Cover, breather 7 82 24) 25-139-60-S Plug, allen hd.
  • Page 54 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624TYPE NUMBER65578 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I SLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES I allumaqe ou Electriouel Habitation de souffleur et D_calenll d _oQ...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624TYPE NUMBER65578 IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-20-S Housing, blower llncludes 2-4,and (Incl. 2-4 13 18-S) 24-100-01-S Nut plastte M-403025-S Screw, he)(. cap 25-139-16-S Plug, button 9/16 M4X0,7X25 24-100-02-S...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 ENGtNE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM [ [_marrant Svst_me I Aoteur ContrSle DIL PAN / LUBRICATION [ De L'Hulle Pan Lubrifieation I# z O., _'...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624TYPE NUMBER65578 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-539080-S Screw, hex. flange 24-199-g7-s Pan. bll assembly M8x1.25x80 _ncludes 2-10) 25-09 fl.08-S Starter, solenoid shift M-645025-S crew, hex. flange assembly (Inc;udes M6xl.Ox25 M-031005-S Washer, plain 6 mm...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624TYPE NUMBER65578 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT Vilebrequln _chappement FUEL SYSTEM Fuel Svst_me J...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272242 KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624TYPE NUMBER 65578 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-014-42-S Kit. carburetorw/ Crankshaft (Includes 24-853-25-S askets _nutud_ 2-4) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup 24-041-15-S Gasket, carburetor 24-053-25 Carburetor a._embly EXHAUST (For infraction only PART available separately DESCRIPTION (Service _th k,s 24- 757-18-S, 24-757-19-...
  • Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HiLL GUIDE Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 64 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matterwhomade it,no matterwhosold Forrepairof carry-in products likevacuums,lawnequipment, a nd electronics, callfor thenearestSears Pads and RepairCenter. 1-800-488-1222 ,_ny_me, day o_ r_Jt(U.SA_ Forthe repbcementparts,accessories and owner'smanuals thatyouneed todo-it-yourself, callSears PartsDirect -_] 1-800-366-PART 6 a_m.-11p.m.