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Craftsman 917.272020 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.272020 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp electric start, 46" mower, hydrostatic automatic lawn tractor
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15,5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
46" MOWER
HYDROSTATIC
(AUTOMATIC}
LAWN TRACTOR
Model Noo
91 : 2 tzO_rJ
_-Safe_y
,, Assembly
: Opsra_is_t
---Mairstena_ce
Repair
Parts
CAUTION:
Read
and follow
at!
Safety Rules and instructions
before opera[ing
this eqLdp-
ment.
_-,,, answers
your q___e:,tions
abcbt this product
Cali:
1-800°6,_9_59
_7
Sears Craf_sraan
He_p Line
5 am - 5 pro, Mort - S_t
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
!L 60179

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  • Page 1 15,5 HP ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC} LAWN TRACTOR Model Noo 91 : 2 tzO_rJ _-Safe_y ,, Assembly : Opsra_is_t ---Mairstena_ce Repair Parts CAUTION: _-,,, answers your q___e:,tions abcbt this product Cali: Read and follow 1-800°6,_9_59 Safety Rules and instructions Sears Craf_sraan He_p Line before opera[ing...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFSMAN RiDiNG EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main° tained, iubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears wili repair or repiace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in materiai or workmanship.
  • Page 3 Turn offblades w hen notmowing Do nott% _to stabit ze the machine by Stop engine b efore removing g_ass putting your foot on the ground. catcher or unclogging chute o Do not use grass catcher on steep Mow onlyindaylight orgood artificial sbpes.
  • Page 4 manufacturer's recommended parts, before restarting when necessary. Never make adjustments or repairs with Mower blades are sharp and can cuL the engine running. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and Grass catcher components are subject use extra caution when servicing them. to wear, damage, and deterioration, Check brake operation frequently.
  • Page 5 In the state of California the above is CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase required by law (Section 4442 of the of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been California Public Resources Code). Other designed, engineered and manufactured states may have similar laws. Federal to give you the best possible dependability laws apply on federal lands.
  • Page 6 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (t) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-!8 (1) Washer 17/32 x t-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Washers (2) Lock Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x !6 Gauge (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gau (3) Retainer Springs (Double Loop) (2) Loc_k (4) Retainer Springs...
  • Page 7 Pa_te packet separately hs ca4on Parts Bag conteqts not showb U! size (2) Gauge Wheels -_7_ (2) Latch Hook Assemblies Steermg Wheel Mulcher Steering Sleeve Plate (2) Keys Slope Sheet Steedng Sleeve Extension Manual Parts Bag...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assemMed at the factory with exception of those parts left unassemb_ed for shipping purposes. _s ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor aH parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely, Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    TO SET UP YOURTRACTOR Place seat on seat pan and assemMe shoulder boil Tighten shoulder bolt CONNECT BATTERY securely. _CAUTJON: Do not short battery termi o Assemble adjustment knob and flat nas by allowing a wrench or any other washer Jooseiy. Do not tighten. object to contact both terminaJs at the Lower seat into operating position and same time.
  • Page 10 rock and raise front of mower to align IMPORTANT: Check belt forproperrout° deck pin with the hote in suspension inginaH mower pulley grooves Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove, arm. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown o Install one front iink in top ho!e of the Connect anti-sway bar to chassis brack- right hand front mower bracket and right...
  • Page 11 CHECKL iNSTALL _ULCHERPLATE install twolatch hooks t omulcher ptate PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING using screw washer, lockwasher and CHECKLIST: we!d nutasshown_ _ All assembly instructions have been NOTE: Pr@,assemble weld nuttoJatch completed. hook byinserting weld nutfrom the top _/ No remaining loose parts in carton° withhook pointin 9 down.Tighten h ard- e/ Battery s propedy prepared and ware securety_...
  • Page 12 These symbob m ay appear onyour t ractor o rinliterature suppJied withtheproduct Learn a ndunderstand their m eaning. FORWARD PAST SLOW BATTERY CAUTION REVERSE WARNING OVER TEMP LIGHTS ENGINE ENGINE[ OIL PRESSURE LIGHT UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE FUEL LOCKED...
  • Page 13 KNOWYOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER% M ANUAL ANDSAFETY R ULES B EFORE O PERATING "YOUR TRACTOR Compare theillustrations withyour t ractor t ofamiliarize yourself wkhthetocafions of various c ontrols andadjustments. Save this manual forfuture reference. Light Switch Position Ignition Switch Ammeter Attachment Clutch Switch...
  • Page 14 HOWTOUSEYOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to Your t ractor isequipped withanoperator stow position and allowing engine to idle presence sensing switch. When engine i s before stopping may cause engine to "backfireL running, anyattempt bytheoperator to leave theseat w ithout first s etting t he Turn ignition key to _'OFF"...
  • Page 15 : roximate andmay vary depending upon ment chtch contro_ oii conditions height ofgrass a ndtypes TO STOP MOWER BLADES odisen o f grass being mowed. age attachment c_utch control The average l awn should b ecutto CAUTION: Do not operate the mower _Fp,,_-x man.Iv 2 -.2 mc_es d uring t he witho _t ether the entire grass catcher, on...
  • Page 16 o Donotpush ortowtractor atmore than quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness Tbreengage transmission, reverse mMPORTANT: When operating in tempera° above p rocedure. tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, dean NOTE: T0protect hood from damage when winter grade gasoline to hetp insure good transporting your t ractor onatruck ora...
  • Page 17 When engine s tarts, move thethrottle !MPORTANT: Should your transmission controt tothefast p osition. require remova_ for service or replace o • The attachments andground d rive can merit, it shoutd be purged after reinstaHao r;ow beused. ! ftheengine d oes not tion before operating the tractor.
  • Page 18 MOWENG lYlULCHING lYlOWING TIPS TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing is attached to tractor: mower housing free of built-up grass and o Mower shouid be propedy teveled for trash Clean after each use. best mowing performance°...
  • Page 19 ::USTOMER RESPONSBIUTSES i - change o e _>f_en wh@l cper ti_ g b_dsr a heaey ioad or in high anYoient temperatures. If r_quf_s_td wit!_ _dj lsta_le system Serv_c_ more often wh_; _t_e_at_g _l dir[y or dusty conditions. Not req_d _f ÷quipf_d w_th _a_te_r_e free balle_y 3 - if...

  • Page 20: Assembly

    TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Always o bserve safety r ules when per° blade, but if you do, be sure the blade is forming a nymaintenance, balanced° BRAKE OPERATION Care should be taken to keep the Made Iftractor r equires more than six(6)feet baJanced.
  • Page 21 Rinse t hebattery withplain water a nd Check the crankcase oH _evel before start dry. ing the engine and after each eight (8) Clean terminals andbatter,/cable ends hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip- withwirebrush unti! b dghto stick securely each time you check the oi_ Coat t erminals withgrease o rpetroleum level jelly.
  • Page 22 CLEAN AIRINTAKL_COOLING AREAS adapter: Toinsure proper cooting, make sure the Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to grass screen_ cooting f ins, a ndother' the rubber gasket on replacement oil ill° externam surfaces oftheengine a rekept ter. c_ean ataH times install replacement oi_fitter on fifter Every 1 00hours o foperation (more o ften...
  • Page 23 CLEANING Wedonotrecommend using agarder_ hose toclean your t ractor u ntess theetec_ _ Clean engine, battery: seat, f inish_ etc trica_ system, muffler, airfi_ter andcarbureo ofal!foreign m atter totarecovered t okeep water o ut° W ater Keep finished s urfaces and wheels free inengine c anresuit i na shortened engine ofallgasoline, oil,etc life_...
  • Page 24 lower than the _ear when the mower is in TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING its highest position Adiust the mower whi{e tractor is parked Check adjustment on right side of tractor. on level ground or driveway. Make sure Measure distance 'D" directly in front and tires are propedy inflated (See _PROD o behind the mandrel at bottom edge of UCT SPECIFICAT_ONS_)o...
  • Page 25 TOREPLACE MOWER D R_VE B ELT o Besurespring i s securely hooked toprF mary idler a rmandbolt i nmower hous_ MOWER D RWE BELT REMOVAL ing. Park tractor o nalevel s urface° Engage MOWER D RIVE BELT INSTALLATION parking b rake Install be_t inbothidlers.
  • Page 26 TOREPLACE MOWER B LADE DR[IVE entire upper deck surface. BELT Check secondary idler arm and idler to Pa_thetractor onlevel s urfaceEngage see that they rotate free_y. parking b rake. Be sure spdng is hooked in secondary. o Remove mower drive beff ( See "TO idier arm and sway-bar bracket.
  • Page 27 !O REPLACE MOTION D R_VE BELT procedureby _ooseninglocknut I/4to I/2 turn. ::,ark t he tractor o nIeve_ sudaceEngage }arking b rake For assistance there is a Road test tractor after adjustment and se!t installation guide decal on bottom side repeat procedure if necessary sf left feotresL TRANSMISS_ON REMOVAWREPLACEo...
  • Page 28 o Raise hoed° Washers Pull bulb ho_der out of the hob in the backside of the griE Retaining Ring Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hoie in the backside of the grill o Cfose hood. Axle Cover Square Key (Rear Wheel Only)
  • Page 29 TOADJUST T HROTTLE CONTROL cannot be removed without breaking the CABLE adjusting needle. The throttle c ontrol hasbeen preset atthe o Be sure you have a dean air fiJter and factory a ndadjustment should n otbeneo. the throttle control cabte is adjusted essary.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Immediately prepare yourtractor forstor- Also, experience indicates that alcohol ageattheend oftheseason o rifthetraco blended fuels (called gasoho! or ,..,sing totwillnotbeused for30days ormore.. ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture _CAUT[ON: Never store thetractor with which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage°...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM o Fi!l rue! t;snk Out of _ue_ Wi_ cot s_,art o See "TO START ENGINE" in o Engine not"CHOKED" prop° Operation section. erty. o Wait severa_ minutes belore Engine flooded. attempting to start. Replace spark plug. o Bad spark pJug_ o Clean!replace air filter.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION o Bui_doup ofgrass _ eaves Clean underside of mower hous_ Loss o fpower (cont'd) trash u nder mower, o C_ean/replace air filter. * Dirty air fJtter_ Check oil level/change oil. Low oil level/dirty oi!. • Clean and regap or change Faulty spark plug.
  • Page 33 FROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE o Levet mower deck° Poor grass discharge _ Mower deck notlevel. (cont'd) o Low/uneven tire air pressure, o Check tires for proper air pres- sure o Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt. o Clean underside of mower o Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 35 TRACTOB ° MO©EL NUMBEB 9i7272020 HEMAT_C AMMETER (OPTIONAL) 8[_VTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) 86 ] II OPERATO, PRESENCe:: RELAY #! fGNmON L__.K_ PLUGS GAP SPARK ..UNiT j" <J (2 PLUGS ON _---k ...."_, la,A,'iN CYL ENGINES) FUEL SHUT<)FF SOLENOID CHAnGIN<...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7,272020 ELECTRUCAL , / /...
  • Page 37 14.6148 Cable, Battery t 08824X Fuse 145491 Cable Ground 160784 Svqtch_ Seat 163968 Switch, ignition 140403 Key, Molded_ Craftsman 164098 Harness, Ignition 131563 Cover, Termina! 145673 Solenoid 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 154963 Switch Pto 3 Pdt Red Delta 96...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR o o _ODEL NUMBER 91%£72020 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.272020 HASSlS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRiPTiON 160392 Chassis 1403_ Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd. Ro& 3/8o16 x 3/4 Type 161566 Dash, SteatU-_ STD533710 Bo_t, Carriage 3/8o16 x I t63455 Pane_, Dash, LH 163456 Panel, Dash RH 16!023X558 Hood Assembly 164655...
  • Page 40 TRAC%O_ ° " ,,,v- 16 ioo >Io6...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o272020 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 151x)71B 'Transax[e Assembly 151488 Keeper Bell Engine Hydro 142431 Spdng Return Brake 140158 Strap Tarque Lh Hydro t8/20" 143995 Pu_iey, Fransax_e 154792 Strap "#arque Rh Hydro 18/20" Rod Shift Hydro CF 156347 f 45028 Cbtch EJee Evx...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -o-o MOQEL NUMBER 917,272020 STEERING ASSEMBLY _] ..... _Z.,i ....--- 36 ..117 • _w29...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR o _ MODEL NUMBER 9!7272020 BERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCR_PTIION 159944 Steedng Wheel 1._N427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 1_483 Spindle Assembly, LH. ! 57473 Spindle Assembly, R.H, 6266H Beating, Race, ThnJst, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 × 1..5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x I!/4...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR =o MODEL NUMBER 917o272020 ENGINE -_ 'I':-' _ _-' "'- ." l" OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR ==MODEL NUMBER 9!7,272020 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 164091 Control, Throttle/Choke ..Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV16S_435!2 159420 Muffler 124341-03 Gasket 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPTx3-1/2 132003,00 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8 °18 N PT STD551237 Washer 159880 ShiekJ Bm/Dbr Guard 137180 Arrestor, Spark 157103...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR o o P_ODEL NUMBER 917,272020 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART NO° DESCR_PTtON DESCRiPTiON 140123 Seat 12!248X Bushing, Snap 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 BoIt Carriage 1/4-20 × 1-1/2 STD523710 Bolt 134300 Space_, Splk 28 x .88 19131610 Washer t3/32 x ! x 10 Gauge 121250X Spdng 145006...
  • Page 47 Decal Dash Phi Kohler 138311 Decal Lift Handle 163263 163203 Decal, Deck Mower EZ 154515 Pad Footrest LH ST[.[ 163204 De(>_l, Fender, Craftsman 154516 Pad Footrest RH STLT 156439 Decal Fender Danger 164104 Owners Manual, English 142341 Dec;_l Drawbar Cntrl Mvt Hyd...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 917.272020 LWFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - o _,_ODEL NUMBER 9!7,272020 UFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159461 Lift Lover Inner Wire Assembly ! 59476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 138284 Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I × 21 Gauge 120183X Beadng_ Nygen 12563IX Grip Handle_ F_uted 122365X Bu_cn P_'%cC Red...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.272020 MOWER DECK 103102 106_ 104 105 _,_ ,..102...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER @17o272020 3WER DEC}< PART PART DESCRiPTiON NO° DESCRiPTiON Puliey_ Idter, Driven 156948 Deck Weldment. 46" !44917 Spring, Secondary 44146150 138457 Bracket Asm. Sway Bar 137273 Vent $t D624008 Retainer Spnr_a 17490620 Screw, Thdrell 818.-16 x 1-!/4 130832 Arm Suspension.
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - _{ODEL NUMBER 917.272020 HYDRO G EAR TRANSAXLE o° MODEL N UMBER 310o0650B 37 _\\...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR ,_ oMODEL NUMBER 917_272020 HYDRO G EAR 'TRANSAXLE ooMOD£L N UMB£R 3 10o0650B PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRBPT_ON 142930 Hous_ng_ Lower 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 × 060 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 150829 Differeotia_ Assembly 142992 Seal, Lip 142991 Washer 314 _ 1.5 ×...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7o272020 KOHLER ENGINEoMODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43512...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o272020 KOHLER ENG_NEoMODEL NUMBER CV16S_ TYPE NUMBER PSo435!2 CRANKCASE CLINDER HEAD/VALVEJBREATHER PART PART DESCR_P_ON _3ESCRJPTION 1245142 Lifter, valve (2) 1243243 Seat, crankshaft 12-75543 Kit, cyJinder head (Includes BJock, cylinder (Use Short B_ock 12 522 18) 12445_02 Sttap_ _ift_a# 12.41141...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR _ o MODEL NUMBER 917,272020 KOHLER ENGtlNEoMODELNUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43512 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES IGNiTiON ! ELECTRICAL ---f I i 14-=-=f AiR INTAKE 4--_...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR _ ,-- M ODEL NUMBER 917o272820 KOHLBR ENG#4EoMODELNUMBER OV16S, TYPE NU_IBER P$°485!2 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES _GN_TION/ELECTR_CAL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCR_PTtON M-0545310 Screw, hex. flange M5x3.Sx10 12.4386-14 Screw, he×o flange _11Oxl °5×46 12463o03 Washer, p_ai_ 3/8 2446310 Washer, p_ain !/4 24°16243 12ot46@7 Hate_ btower housing...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917 272020 KOHLER ENGINE°MODEL NUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER PS°43512 ENGINE CONTROLS ..
  • Page 59 TRACTOR o o MODEL NU_4BER 917_272020 KOHLER ENG_NEoMODELNUMBER CV16S TYPE NUMBER pSo43512 RT_NG SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS PART PART bESCR_PT_ON DESCRPT_ON M`0839070 Screw, hex ftange M8xl.25×70 124)79o07 Liokage, choke 25`0984)5 Stad.er assembly (Includes 12_237`01 Clamp, cabte M`0664020 Screw, lobed s_ket 12o755_54 Kit, ddve end M6xL0_0 122274)5...
  • Page 60 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917o272020 KOHLER ENGINEoMODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PSo43512 CRANKSHAFT[ ----I 3--@ FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 61 TRACTOR o = MODEL NUMBER 917o272020 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUbtBER PS°43512 FUELSYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PANT PANT DESCRIPTION NO° DESCNIP_ON 124314-37 Crankshaft (includes _148641060 Nut, he×. flange M6x1.0 (2) t2-139-0! Plng, cup X-25._3 Washer, plain 1/4 X22-1f Washer, star 1/4 EXHAUST M-0629122 Stud M6×t.0x122...
  • Page 62 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SWGHTENG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 15 o MA×° Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than !5°), never across the face. Make turns gradu_ ally to prevent t_pplng ar toss of control Exercise extreme caution...
  • Page 64 f:ortherepai_" o_" reptacemer_t parts youneed delivered directly t oyourhome Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week i oS00o36G_PART Para order'_ar piezas con e_trega a domici[io .- to800_659o7084 For in.-house rnaier bra_d repair service Calt 24 hours a day 7 days a week toS00o4oREPAR Rata pedir servicio de reparaciSn...

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