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Craftsman 917.277252 Owner's Manual

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CRRFTSMRN °
LAWN TRACTOR
15.5 HE 38" Mower
Electric Start
5 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.277252
i_
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.
IMPORTANT:
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, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety this product, Call: Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance......... 17 Warranty..........2 SafetyRules ........... 3 Service andAdjustments...... 2 1 ProductSpecifications......6 Storage..........27 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......8 Troubleshooting ........28 Operation..........11 Repair Parts.......... 32 MaintenanceSchedule......1 7 Sears Service......B ack Cover LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual, Searswill repair or replacefree of charge any parts that are foundto be defectivein materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Searswill...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- WARNING: In order to prevent lutely necessary.
  • Page 4 I1.SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopesare a majorfactor related to loss of be seriously injured or interfere with control and tip-overaccidents,which can safe machine operation. Children result in severe injury or death. Opera- have been given rides in the past may tion on all slopes requires...
  • Page 5 • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom Check their proper operation regularly. the truck or trailerand refuelit on the • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, ground.If this is not possible,then other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel refuel such equipment with a portable spillage and remove any fuel-soaked container,...

  • Page 6: Productspecifications

    (Gap: .030") AGREEMENTS Ground Speed Forward: Congratulations on making a smart pur- (MPH): chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) 5/16 _t_oeritg Lock Washer Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x1-3/16 x12 Gauge ) Knob (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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...
  • Page 9 5. Pivot seat and pan forwardand as- Discard Terminal Caps semble adjustmentknoband flat washer loosely.Do not tighten. Keps 6. Lower seat into operatingpositionand Terminal Hex Bolt sit in seat. Cover 7. Slide seat until a comfortableposition is reachedwhich allowsyou to press clutch/brakepedal all the way down.

  • Page 10: Operation

    CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION (See DRIVE TRACTOR SKID OF ALL BELTS Operation section location controls) See the figures that are shown for replac- function ing motion and mower blade drive belts ,_WARNING: Before starting, read, un- in the Service and Adjustments section derstand and follow all instructions...
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. 0#-,0 SLOW IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR 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 various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Ignition Switch Light Switch Attachment Position Clutch Lever...
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles...
  • Page 14 • The average lawn should be cut to ap- • If slowing is necessary, move throttle proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool control lever to slower position. season and to over 3 inches during • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push months.
  • Page 15 GASOLINE Insert key into ignition and turn key • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular not run starter continuously for more unleaded gasoline...
  • Page 16 MOWING TIPS • If grass is extremely tall, it should mowed twice to reduce load and pos- • Mower should be properly leveled sible fire hazard from dried clippings. best mowing performance. See "TO Make first cut relatively high; the second LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"...

  • Page 17: Maintenanceschedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _____ FILL IN DATES /_/@_/_-_,_" /_'_ _.Oq'_ " AS YOU COMPLETE BE OLAR SERV,CE OATES °;:::kk:ir::2e:i°° Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    TRACTOR Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as Alwaysobserve safety ruleswhen per- shown. forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Lbs. torque). If tractor requiresmore than five (5) feetto IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. stop at highest speed in highest gear on a If bolt needs replacing,...
  • Page 19 NOTE: The original equipment battery hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ your tractor is maintenance free. Do not dipstick securely each time you check oil level. attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte TO CHANGE ENGINE not necessary.
  • Page 20 Clean out chaff and debris whichever occurs first. Air Screen Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. Pull up on air filter cover handle rotate towards engine. Remove cover. Carefully remove air filter cartridge pre-cleaner from base. Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling...
  • Page 21 SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 22 Slide mower under tractor with deflec- To obtain the best cutting results, tor shield to right side of tractor. mower housing should be adjusted Lower lift lever to its lowest position. that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" Connect front links to mower deck and lower than the rear when the mower...
  • Page 23 BELT REMOVAL Measure distance between brake oper- Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen GAGED" position. Move attachment lift lever forward jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2".
  • Page 24 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not Install mower (See "TO INSTALL adjustable on your tractor. If damage MOWER" in this section of manual).
  • Page 25 2. Connectone end of the BLACKcable TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C) of SEMBLY fully charged battery. Raise hood. 3. Connectthe other end of the BLACK Unsnap headlight wire connector. cable (D) to good chassisground, Stand in front of tractor.
  • Page 26 ENGINE IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the if screw is turned in too tight. emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, PRELIMINARY SETTING may be performed...
  • Page 27 Immediatelyprepareyour tractor for stor- blended fuels (called gasohol or using ageat the end of the season or if the trac- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tor will not be used for 30 days or more. which leads to separation and formation _WARNING: Neverstore the tractor...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power Cutting too much grass/too 1. Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CORRECTION CAUSE Mower blades will 1. Remove obstruction. Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower drive Replace mower drive belt. belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 SCHEMATIC BATTERY © FUSE STARTER BLACK ,©,0-4,'-- L ..WHITE SOLENOID L ..CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH ..BLACK I BLACK BLACK BLACK NT CL-U GROUNDING BLACK (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) SPARK...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 ELECTRICAL 179720...
  • Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga. 12" black 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 unc x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal Red 192507...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES .209 -209 _j209 38_4 chassis-Laser -It.stlt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 193510X012 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X558 Hood Assembly Laser 184921...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 GROUND DRIVE 120 j-_ - 29 26 27 drive-fender, stlt...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless 205-544C 8883R Cover, Pedal (See Breakdown) 175410 Pulley, Engine 146682 Spring Brake Return 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 x G r. 5 123666X Pulley Transaxle STD551143 Washer 12000028...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 STEERING ASSEMBLY -_97 ,_42 J" 1" steering pl.lt 58...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 186780 Steering Wheel 175131 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.lcyl KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170551 Control, Throttle/Choke 181654 Plug, Drain Oil Easy 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 124028X Bushing Snap 1/4-20 x 5/8 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd., Engine, Briggs Model No.
  • Page 41 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat It,knob PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121248X Bushing, Snap 175389 Seat 140551 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 71110616 Bolt 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. 121250X Spring 123976X...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145498 Decal, Read Owner's Manual 168869 Decal Tick Mark 181685 198045 Decal Decal, Panel Dash HP Engine 136832 Decal, V-Belt Sch 171704 Decal Hood 182166 140837 Decal Decal, Cutfinger Brake Parking 159737 196841...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 LIFT ASSEMBLY 1718 Fift-rh.lpiece3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 173288 Link, Front 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 73350800 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13 unc 175689 Trunnion 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 73800800 Locknut, Hex, with Washer Insert 1/2-13 unc...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 MOWER DECK 28 26 24 25 38 deck-manual...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170280 Mower Housing Assembly 165723 Spacer, Retainer 72140506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 149846 Knob 138017 Bracket Asm. Fram Sway Bar 144200 Belt 169970 Bracket, Asm. Deck Sway Bar 7631J Runner, LH 4939M...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 205-544C MNODELand SERIAL UMBERS HERE...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER 205-544C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 786026 Dowel Pin 780086A Needle Bearing 5 / 8" 792076A Flat Washer .312 ID x .059W 770128 Transaxle Case 790079 Brake Lever 776395 Countershaft 792073A Screw 1 / 4 - 20 x 1 - 1 / 4"...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 282H07,TYPE NUMBER 0231-E1 27 _-_ 691 @ 43,_ lOI'11_ 584_ 307_ 1264_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 24 I_ 868_ 20@ 8170 1022 8420 1266 0 524@ 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL ] [ 1038 E MISSION LABEL I 282HO7-O231-E...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 282H07,TYPE NUMBER 0231-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET 6170 1022 868 _) ® 1022 6170 1034 5240 1022 102_ 616_ 4o4,, _ 614_ |_ _5°5_ 216f202/ 222_-_ ___o_i__ 267 _ 334 '_ _'_1 282HO7-0231-E1...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 282H07,TYPE NUMBER 0231-E1 108A 634A,_--_ 1091 142_ _106 105 _) 276 @ 96o_ 4311 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 1266A O 987 (_ 104 _ 1270 231'_' 105 [_ 137 0 276@ 1266@ 93,_ 1060142 6 70...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 282H07,TYPE NUMBER 0231-E1 305A 1265 1267 697 _ 544_ 803_ 310 I 579_46 _ 1070 _ 1006 801A ,.__ 1044_ 544A _ 310i 513 I_ 803A 1083 311A NOTE: For Replacement Starter Moto_ See Reference 309, 282H07-0231-EI...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 282H07,TYPE NUMBER 0231-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697132 Cylinder Assembly G:I: Gasket-Float Bowl 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 281165 Kit-Choke Shaft (Manual Choke) 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 495097 Kit-Choke Shaft (Choke A Matic) 697106 Sump-Engine 141A...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.277252 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 282H07,TYPE NUMBER 0231-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692034 Starter-Armature 698403 Cover-Air Cleaner 544A 390837 Starter-Armature 495933 Bowl-Float 697144 Bushing-Governor Crank 690192 Gasket Set-Carburetor 691119 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 691326 GSeaI-Throttle Shaft 691029 Nut (Starter Cable) 1005...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ..,,... ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 56 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances...