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Craftsman 917.272073 Owner's Manual

17.0 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272073
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment, Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordering ..... Back Cover LIMITED'I3NO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated end 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 machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in sedous injury or death. I, GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss- instructions in the manual and on the of-control and tipover accidents, which machine before starting.
  • Page 4 Ill.CHILDREN • Never run e machine inside a closed area. Tragic a ccidents canoccur if the operator • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade is not alert to the presence of children. attachment bolts, tight and keep Children are often attracted to the equipment in good condition.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that you will not have to stop or shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specificationsof the manufacturer of • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor.
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS product. Contact your nearest Sears CAPACITY UNLEADED store for details. AND TYPE: REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OILTYPE 10W30 • Read and observe the safety rules. API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE32=F) •...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer 1) Lock 1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt washer 3/8 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Extension Shaft teering Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob...
  • 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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. Batter TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Door Operation section for location and function of controls) 1.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION ALL BELTS (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive upright position. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT pARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWERLI_ LOCKED...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE 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. Light Switch Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lift Ammeter ..
  • Page 13 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 14 _LCAUTION: Do not operate the mower • The average lawn should be cut to without either the entire grass catcher, on approximately 2-1/2 inches during the mowers so equipped, or the deflector cool season and to over 3 inches shield in place. during hot months.
  • Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER _WARNING: Experience indicates that ATTACHMENTS alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract Tow only the attachments that are moisture which leads to separation and recommended by and comply with formation of acids during storage. Acidic specificationsof the manufacturer of your gas can damage the fuel system of an tractor.
  • Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 6. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depend- MULCHING...
  • Page 17 1 - Cl_tm_e m,_l o_mt _ operat_g ur_" i heaW k>ad_- In ht,_h mbie_t temW_. 5. tr =K;_ v*_h adjw_Z,i lyltom 6. Not r aqelred If e_lpped _ malomnan_ttee baHery T - l_ghten freer nxka_,o( b._t Io 35 _.4_ maximum Do eo_ c_e_hte,l GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, 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 19: Product Specifications

    • Keep battery and terminals clean. TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL • Keep battery bolts tight. Determine temperature range expected • Keep small vent holes open. before oil change. All oll must meet API • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour, service classification SF-SJ.

  • Page 20: Operation

    SPARK PLUGS Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Replace spark plugs at the beginning of remove the blower housing and other each mowing season or after every 100 cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 21 • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free :: : Camp of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electdcel system, muffler, air filter and CLEANING carburetor are covered to keep water out.
  • Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Measure distance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of Adjust the mower while tractor is parked mower housing as shown. on level ground or driveway. Make sure • Before making any necessary adjust- tiros are properly inflated (See =PROD- ments, check that both front links are UCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 23 With Parking Brake "Engaged" TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. Nut "A" BELT REMOVAL- 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts The transaxle should be in neutral when dealer. _re sealant also prevents tire dry the gear shift ]ever is in neutral (N) (lock rot and corrosion.
  • Page 25 Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Keps_ Nut -">0 Bolt Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the Charged backside of the grill. Battery 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in Negative Terminal Positive Terminal...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    ENGINE 2. Start engineand allow to warm for five minutes. Make adjustmentswith engine Maintenance,repair,or replacementof the running and shifVmofien control lever in emissioncentJ_ devicesand systems,which neutral (N) pesitJon. are beingdone at the customersexpense, 3. Idle seeed settina- With throttle control may be pedonnedby any non-roadengine lever in slow position,engine shouldidle repairestabiishrnent o r individual.

  • Page 27: Storage

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

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Willnotstart 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. Bad spark plug. 4.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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 underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mowerbladeawill 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 idter pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4, Replace blade mandrel 1.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 SCHEMATIC ....BAGrrER_ y SC_ENOID w_,Tt CLUTCH / BRAKE /\.L _UEL " ....SEAT SWITCH _" .._R_TO_ PRESENCE RELAy #1 ,, ,_) _, OPERATOR TWIN CYL, ENGINES) v_o_ (2 PLUGS ON _y#2 UNIT .( \\ OPERATOR...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-2Ounc x 3/4 156417 Case BatteP/ 161343 Switch, Intedock 175688 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 175158...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Drawbar 176554 Screw 3/6-16 x 314 17060612 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337)(013 Dash S'rD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panel Dash, L.H. 172107X010 Panel. Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrct 3/6-16 x 1/2 174330X558...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 GROUND DRIVE 4_65...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272073 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 175410 Pulley, Engine Peedess 206-545C 71170764 Bo6, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 9TD551143 Washer 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof 1200G028 Ring, Retainer...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 STEERINGASSEMBLY o_'- -.:::_--g::o-...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 STEERINGASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 SpindLeAssembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-114 x 16 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17(_548 Control, Throttle 137040 Line, Fuel 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Threed 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy Cutting 1/4o20 x 5/8 124028)( Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line ..
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 SEATASSEMBLY • KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121248X Bushing Snap B]k Ny150 Id 140123 Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 14(_a51 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (bik) 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 71110616 Boit Fin Hex 3/6-16unc X 1 121250X...
  • Page 42 177367 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal, HP Engine 172331 Decal, Mower Srs 165799X42lt POd Footrest RH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 178396 Owner's Manual, English 156439 Decal,Fender Danger 178397 Owner's Manual, Spanish WHEELS & TIRES KEY PART NO. NO.
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.272073 LIFTASSEMBLY ,3 J 11 19__I PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/ S'FD624008 Retalner Spring Plunger 173288 Link Front 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 105767X Pin Groove 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc 12000002...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.272073 MOWERDECK _148 106_ 103 lOS...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 MOWERDECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 149846 Knob Custom Oval STD_33107 Bolt 144959 V-Belt 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, STO541437 Front 136420 Mulcher Cover 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 71081010 Screw S_3624008...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR --MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272073 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER206-545C...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER206-545C PART PART DESCRIFI1ON DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing 5/5" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 770128 TransaxleCase 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 776395 Countershaft 792075...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV491, TYPE NUMBER27501 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV491, TYPE NUMBER 27501 CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seal, crankshaft 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 12-032-03-S Kit, c linder head Includes Block, cylinder 12-755-94-S 4,6-1 ]_./Gaskets 1"_:041 01- 12-522J,9 (Use Short Block)
  • Page 50 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV491, TYPE NUMBER 27501 RAFFLESI IGNITIONIELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING 111--_ t --11...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV491, TYPE NUMBER27501 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange M10x1,5x46 M5x0.8xl0 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 24-468-10-S Washer. plain 114"...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV491, TYPE NUMBER27501 STARTING SYSTEM I i ENGINECONTROLS OIL PAN I LUBRICATION...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV491, TYPE NUMBER27501 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM KEY pART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-079-11-S Linkage, choke M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 12-237-01-S Clamp, cable M8xl.25x70 24-086-43-S Screw, thread forming 25-098-07-S Starter assembly (Incudes M5x0.8x16 M-664020-S...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV491, TYPE NUMBER27501 EXHAUSTJ CRANKSHAFT i -'...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272073 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV491, TYPE NUMBER 27501 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl0 12-014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes 25-139-27-S P_ug, cup X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" M-629116-S Stud M6x1,0x116 (2) 12-853-95-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket _ncludes 5-7, (qty 1)
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 ° MAX. 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 60 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME SM _ir_, 'J.v or night (%800-4694663) www.sears.com To bring in productssuch as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronicsfor repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...