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Craftsman 917.272953 Owner's Manual

20 hp electric start 46" mower 6 speed garden tractor
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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAN'I
20 HP
ELECTRIC START
46" MOWER
6 SPEED
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272953
• 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-
glne, 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• Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pro, Man - Sat
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsmanwebsita:www.sears.condcraftsman

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sear• Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment, 5 am - 5 pro, Man - Sat SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsmanwebsita:www.sears.condcraftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of pumhase, 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: Thiscutting m achine is capable ofamputating hands a nd feet and throwinq objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in senous injury or death. II. SLOPE OPERATION I. GENERAL OPERATION Slopesam a majorfactor relatedto loss-of- • Read, understand,and follow all controland tipover accidents, which can instructions in the manual and on the resultin severe injuryor death.
  • Page 4 III. CHILDREN - Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. open flame, such as a water heater. Children are often attracted to the •...
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so CAUTION: Tow onlythe attachments that you will not have to stop or shift that are recommendedby and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer of • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS Sears or other qualified service center. CAPACITY UNLEADED We have competent, well-trained techni- ANDTYPE: REGULAR cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insed SteeringSleeve Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (!) Shou!der Bolt 5/16-18 _(1) Knob Mower (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) (3) Retainer Springs (double loop) Gauge Wheels (2) Shoulder Bolts Wheels (2) Centarlock Nuts (2) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.
  • Page 8 Video Cassette Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys Yournew tractorhas been assembledat the factory with exceptionof those parts left unassembledfor shippingpuqooses.To ensure safe and properoperationof your tractorall parts and hardwareyou assemblemust be tightenedsecurely. Use the correcttools as necessaryto insurepropertightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM...
  • Page 9 BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID Label ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steedngshaft. 2, Positionfront wheels of the tractorso they are pointingstraightforward, 3. Slidethe steedng sleeve over the steedng shaft. 4. Positionsteedngwheel so crossbars are horizontal(leftto dght)and slide INSTALL SEAT onto steedngwheel adapter.

  • Page 10: Operation

    INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT TO ROLLTRACTOR OFFSKID (See Be sure tractor is on level surface and Operation section for location and mower suspension arms are raised with function of controls) attachment lift control. Engage parking 1, Press lift lever plungerand raise brake.
  • Page 11 CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BELTS The tires on your tractor were overinflated See the.f gurus that are shown for replac- at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments cutting performance.
  • Page 12 These symbolsmay appear on yourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwith the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. A, = BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,NOON ENG,NEOFF OILPREBSURE L,GHTSON O%T_MP ]_ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED _r_RN ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL...
  • Page 13 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. Ignition Switch PosRion Ammeter Switch ThrottJe Control Plunger Clutch/Brake...
  • Page 14 The operationof any tractorcan resultin foreign objectsthrowninto the eyes, whichcan resultin severe eye damage. Alwayswear safety glasses or eye shieldswhile operatingyour tractoror performingany adjustmentsor repairs. We recommenda wide visionsafety mask over spectaclesor standardsafety glasses. IMPORTANT: Leavingthe ignition switch HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR in any positionotherthan "OFF"...
  • Page 15 1. Select desired height of cut. The cuttingheight range is approximately 1-1/2"to 4-1/2". The heightsare mea- 2. Lower mower with attachment lift control. sured from the groundto the blade tip with the engine not running. These heightsare 3. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.
  • Page 16 TOWING C ARTS A ND OTHER A T- _QLCAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank TACHMENTS filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any Tow only theattachments that spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or recommended by and comply with use gasoline near an open flame.
  • Page 17 warm-up periodfrom several seconds • Always operate englne at full throttle to several minutes, dependingon the when mowing to assure better mowing temperature. performance and proper discharge of • The attachments can be used dudng material. Regulate ground speed by the engine warm-up periodand may selecting a low enough gear to give the requirethe choke controlbe pulledout...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE __._J_j,_ ____.,J_ AsYouCOMPLETE f__"X_. Check Tire Pr_56ure Check Operator Presence InterlOCk Systems R CheCk f or LOO_e Fasteners ii,/7 cA Sharpen/Replace MOwer Blades S/'4 T Lub_caUOn Cha_ CheCk Batten/Level Clean Battery and Ten_lna_ CheCk Trarl$SXle Oo_lng A_ust Blade Belt(s) Tension _ld_ AdJust Motion...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure properassembly, center hole in blade must align withstar Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemblehex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and fiat Washerin exact orderas if tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 20 BATTERY ENGINE LUBRICATION Yourtractorhas a batterychargingsystem which is sufficient f or normal usa, How- Only use high qualitydetergentoil rated _=ver, p eriodicchargingof the battery with with API serviceclassification SF-SJ, an automotivechargerwill extend its life. Selectthe oil'sSAE viscositygrade • Keep battery and terminalsclean. accordingto your expected operating •...
  • Page 21 CLEAN AIRSCREEN Airscreen m ust b ekept f reeofdirtand chaff t oprevent engine d amage f rom Gartddge overheating. Clean witha wirebrush Foam Prs-CIeanor-.._..A.._.\_._ti_J" compressed air to remove dirt and Cartridgeplate--_..f;_._.x_ _ "_J_ stubbom dded gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other...
  • Page 22 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: I. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place geamhift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position, 4. Turn ignition key =OFF" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6.
  • Page 23 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to- MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL side. If the following front-to-back 1. Park tractor on a level surface. adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust Engage parking brake. both front links equally so mower will stay 2.
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH BELT The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that Park the tractor on level surface. Engage stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventu- parking brake. ally, the internal brake will wear which may 1.
  • Page 25 TOREPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL Park thetractor o nlevel s urface. Engage ALIGNMENT parking b rake. F orease ofservice t here If steeringwheel crossbarsare not isa beltinstallation guide decal o n horizontal(left to right)when wheels are bottom ofleftfootrest. Itisnotnecessary positionedstraightforward, remove to remove mower.
  • Page 26 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK TO REMOVEWHEEL FOR REPAIRS cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, FRONT WHEEL away from fuel tank and battery. 1. Block up axle securely. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and 1.
  • Page 27 TO REPLACE HEADMGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grl,. HeadlightWire 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside ot the grill 4.

  • Page 28: Service And Adjustments

    PRELIMINARY SETTING - I'O ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL 1. Be sure you have a clean air filter, and ]'he choke control has been preset at the the throttle control cable is adjusted _actory and adjustment should not be properly (see "TO ADJUST _ecessary.

  • Page 29: Storage

    Immediately prepare your tractor for experiance indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or storage at the end of the season or if the methanol) can attract moisture which leads tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ' Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not =CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes 3. Engine flooded. before attempting to start. 4.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORREC_ON Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in =Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. Clean undersideof mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. housing.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism, 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3, Replace idler pulley. 4, Frozen blade mandrel. 4.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID r ..AMMETER (OPTIONAL) SL,_C K • ..STARTER i H' _NIT]OP, ;WITCH ,""_ O-4-----t _ ..• PTO((_S-E_'GA-GED) " r ..', F',_-_ ,--1---, aRe_t e_ee_ OPERATOR L ..RELAY #1 SEAT SWITCH RELAY #1 J.;,_...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, BatterJ 145211 Bblt 1/4-20 x 7.5 2]nc 150109 H01d down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 153664 Switch InterlOCk push-In 166184 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 4152J...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175465 Ralt,Frame RH 152728 Bracket, Chasals Front 140506 Drawbar, Gt BTD541431 Nut, CrOWotock 5/16-18 Unc 73680700 Nut, Crown_ock Hex 7/16-14UNC 154914 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh 163976X426 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 175315 Bracket Asm., Fender...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 9658M1 Key, Woodruff 121749X Washer 25/32 x1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 150035 Nyliner Screw Tildrdl 5/I 6-18 x 3/4 74321016 Screw, Rn. #10.24 x 1 ST[To41437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9 17.272953 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel, Steedng 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Splndie Asm, LH 161848 Sgindie Asm,, RH 6266H Beadng, Race Thrust Herpan 121748X Washer 25/3,?.x 1-5/B x 16 Ga. 12000(_o9 Ring, Kllp #T5304-75 121232X...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 ENGINE 21_20 J SPARK ARRESTER KIT I KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Engine(See Breakdown 7834R Fue_Une ..KohlerModelNo. CV675- 132920 Spark Attester Kft 7,5549 I001(To00 Washer Sl_lt 161063 MufflerSide 123487X ClampHose 13200Q00 EtbowSTD 90 Degree 348- 18 Screw 3/8 - 16 x 1-1/4 17490636 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 134300 Spacer, Split 14(T051 Bracket, Pivot Seat 121250X Spring, Cpmn 140675 Sltap, Fe_lder 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr. 5 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x ,62 19171912 Washer 17/32xl .3/16x12 Ga.
  • Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 DECALS PARt" KEY PARr DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 172507 Decal,Dash Panel 160397 Decal,V-Belt Schematic 164085 Decal,Dash 171811 Decal,Repl Pads 1717(_ Decal,Hood,Craftsman,RH 177_29 Decal, Engine 171703 Decal,Hood,Craftsman,LH 1776_8 Decal,EnglneKHLR Fan 149516 Decal,BatteryDNGR/PSN 138047 Decal, Battery ENG Asm 10620P.X Reftector, Tallllgt_t 133644...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 LIFT ASSEMBLY 39 73 !'\\ 19 18 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 73350800 Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Uric 159187 Shaft Asrn., Lift Vgt 130171 Tnmr/on 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 7368_600 Nut, Crownlock 1/2-13 Uric 120_...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MOOEL NUMBER 917.272953 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156948 Denk Weldment STD551037 Washer 13/32 x13/16 x 16 Ga. 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 131494 PuUey, Idler, Rat STD624008 Retdlner Spring 156086 Keeper, Belt, Idler 13083_ Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway 144917 Pulley, idler, Ddven Bar)
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 TRANSAXLE...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 TRANSAXLE KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPllON Axle Shaft 8119M NeeoleBeadng 4197R 12000034 RetainingRing 4220R ThrustBeadngRace FinalDdveGear 4209R 3rd ReductionF_nlon, Low 4199R Dlfferentlel G ear 4213R 4U_Reduction Gear 4216R Differential R nlon 4442R 3rd ReducUon PinionSpacer 4215R DlfterentlaICartier 41_6R 2nd ReductionGear Shaft...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675, TYPE NUMBER 75549 1'/'-...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675, TYPE NUMBER 75549 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIP_ON DESCRIP_ON 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/ 24-032-01-S Seal, oil front Crankcase gasket (Includes 2,3) 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather _USE: Miniblock ) 24-096-59-S Cover, breather 24-294-13-S Fittin _fl M-645020-S...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR --MODEL N UMBER 917.272953 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER C V675, TYPE NUMBER 75549 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES i bGNITION I ELECTRICAL o.-3 6_._ 20__ _r -14 $--S ts_J_ AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR- - MODEL N UMBER 917.272953 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER C V675, TYPE NUMBER 75549 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/CHARG|NG PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (Includes (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 2-4) (Incl. M-0545010 & 24 063 M-403025-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 54 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.272953 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675, TYPE NUMBER 75549 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS "1 7--Q OIL PAN LUBRICATION Z--2 O--'<O t0/0 e_12 O _'°...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR-" MODEL HUMBER 917.272953 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675, TYPE NUMBER 75549 OIL PAN/LUBRICATION STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839070-S Screw, bex. flange M-645025-S Screw, bex. flange M8x1.25x70 M6x1.0x25 (2) 24-096-05-S Cover, piolon M-631005-S Washer, plain 6 mm (2) M-839080-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 56 TRACTOR -- MOOEL NUMBER 917.272953 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675, TYPE NUMBER 75549 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272953 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675,TYPE NUMBER 75549 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 24-853-61-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 52-139-09-S Plug, cup (Includes 2-4) 24-041-15-S Gasket, carburetor EXHAUST 24-853_61-S Carburetor assembly (For Information only not PART available separately)
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL GUIDE greater than 15_, never across the face. Make tums gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme I_IL Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • 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-HOM Anytime, o r night (1-800-469-4663) WWW, S_SrS.00m To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...