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Craftsman 917.272761 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 18.0 hp, 42" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
18.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.272761
This product has a low emission engine which operates
[_
differently from previously built engines. Before
start the
you
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 prn, Mort - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.comicraftsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917 operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 prn, Mort - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.comicraftsman...
  • Page 2 IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur- chase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT:This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghands and feet and throw- ing objects.Failureto observethe following safetyinstructionscould result in serious injury or death. _WARNING: In order to prevent • De net mow in reverse unless abso- accidental starting when setting up, lutely necessary. Always look down and transporting, adjusting or making repairs,...
  • Page 4 o Never carry children. They may fall off o Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere with o Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree safe machine operation. limbs, etc. o Never allow children to operate the machine.
  • Page 5 ° Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other people limbs, etc. before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. ° Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...
  • Page 6 Oil Capacity: W/Filter 3.5 Pints W/O Filter 3.0 Pints AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur- Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC chase. Your new Craftsman@ product is GAP: .030") designed and manufactured for years of Ground Speed Forward: dependable operation. But like all prod-...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 1/2-2o (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Extension Steering Steering Boot Wheel Adapter Shaft i_Washer 7/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette...
  • 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 proper tightness.
  • Page 9 5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as- NOTE" You may now roll or drive your semble adjustment knob and flat tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor washer loosely. Do not tighten. from the skid. 6.
  • Page 10 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALL MULCHER PLATE After you learn how to operate your trac- (If previously removed) tor, check to see that the brake is properly 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" upright position. the Service and Adjustments section...
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE PAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING DRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL...
  • 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 of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lever Lift Lever...
  • 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 I or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety_ mask worn over spectacles, •...
  • Page 14 • For best cutting performance,grass over Attachment Attachemnt 6 inches in height should be mowed Clutch twice. Makethe first cut relativelyhigh; "Engaged" High Position Position the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Position Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when "Disengaged'_ Position...
  • Page 15 Transmission Engaged _,CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera- tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can...
  • Page 16 PURGE TRANSMISSION • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not To ensure proper operation and per- accept the load, restart the engine and formance, it is recommended that the allow it to warm up for one minute using transmission be purged before operating the choke as described above.
  • Page 17 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep best mowing performance. See "TO mower housing free of built-up grass and LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of this •...
  • Page 18 AS YOU COMPLETE DATES REGULAR SERVICE /___EF{VIOE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator F_resence and 1" InterEock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart S harpen/Replace Mower Blade_ Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terrninal_ Check T ransaxEe Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when per- shown. forming any maintenance. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 BRAKE OPERATION Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat stopping distance at high speed in high-...
  • Page 20 Adding or checkinglevelof electrolyteis NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils not necessary. (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in TO CLEAN BATTERYANDTERMINALS cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will Corrosionand dirt on the battery and result in increased oil consumption when terminals can causethe batteryto "leak" used above 32°R Check your engine oil power.
  • Page 21 ENGINE OIL FILTER ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Debris may clog the engine's air cool- Replace the engine oil filter every season ing system. Remove blower housing and or every other oil change if the tractor is clean area shown to prevent overheating used more than 100 hours in one year.
  • Page 22 CLEANING We de net recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your ° Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. tractor unless the engine and transmission of all foreign matter. covered to keep water out. Water in en- .

  • Page 23: To Install Mower

    FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT TO INSTALL MOWER IMPORTANT," Deck must be level side-to Raise attachment lift lever to its highest side. If the following front-to-back adjust- position. ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both Slide mower under tractor with deflec- front links equally so mower will stay level tor shield to right side of tractor.
  • Page 24 TO ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake. The mower blade drive belt may be re- 2. Measure distance between brake oper- placed without tools. Park the tractor on ating arm and nut 'W' on brake rod.
  • Page 25 5. Makesure belt is in all pulley grooves Neutral Motion Control L ever Lock Gate and inside all belt guidesand keepers. 6. Install mower(See "TO INSTALL MOWER"in this sectionof manual). En£ Adjustment Belt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/ Clutching Idler REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal Stationar for service or replacement,...
  • Page 26 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- Install new battery with terminals TERY same position as old battery. _WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame keps nut as shown.
  • Page 27 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low emission. It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle.
  • Page 28 FINAL SETTING -(See "TO ADJUST Idle Speed Sgrew THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE" in this section of the manual.) Lever 1. Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 2.
  • Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol age at the end of the season or if the trac- or using ethanol or methanol) can attract tor will not be used for 30 days or more. moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3. Clean underside of mower (continued) and trash under mower, housing. 4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. not rotate (con't) 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 SCHEMATIC ÷ BATTERY FUSE STARTER " (OPTIONAL) I AMMETER SOLENOID CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL _t¢i1_ SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH ATTMENT CLUTCH GROUNDING a ,_cv. (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR [OPTIONAL) SPARK IGFJ ITIOFJ PLUG BL&OK UNIT (2 PLUGS ON TWiN CYL ENGINES) LI_3_ 3_% I ItpM...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 ELECTRICAL I iII...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 176689 Box, Battery Fender 176138 Switch, Interlock 175688 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11"...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis_Laser _lt.stlt27...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16×3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 × I 174996 Panel, Dash, LH. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/6-I6 x 1/2 165682X558 Hood Aasembly 184921...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 GROUND DRIVE ;156 38-_ • 53 d rive- hydro.silt 52...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 GROUNDDRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Traasaxle (See Breakdown) I34683 Keeper Belt Engine Peerless LTH2000 I37057 Spacer Washer 25/32 x I-I/4 x 16 Ga. 165866 ROd Shift Fender Adiust I21749X STD561210 Pin Cotter I/8 x I CAD STD581075 E-Ring 10040400...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 STEERING ASSEMBLY jr'----.,._...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION I39788 Steering Wheel I84706 Axle Assembly I69840 Spindle Assembly, L,H I69839 Spindle Assembly, R.H 8268H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened I21748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 18 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Draglink STD551137...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 ENGINE 14 / OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester en£irfe-bsA cy/ 17...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170545 Control, Throttle 17720408 Screw, He:< Head, Thread Outting I/4-20 × 1/2 Engine (See Breakdown) B&S Model No. 31H777-O202-E1 137352 Muffler Gasket B&S 165291 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer 169837 Shield BrniDbr Guard...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 SEAT ASSEMBLY \\\\ KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat I21246X Bracket Switch Mounting 180166 I21248X Bracket, Pivot, Fender Bushing Snap 71110616 Bolt 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20× 1-1/2 19131610 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 Washer 13/32 x I ×...
  • Page 45 Decal, Lift Handle Decal, Hood Side 172331 I65800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal, Deck Pad Footrest RH STLT 184899 165799)(428 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 156439 185218 Decal, Fender Danger Owcer's Manual, English 179128 Decal, Deck B 42' 185219 Owcer's Manual, Spanish...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 LIFT ASSEMBLY lift-rh,1piece_3...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I59460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Aasembly_ Lift I05767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I ×21 Gauge I20183X Bearing Nylon I25831X Grip, Handle, Fluted I22365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 MOWER DECK 103 105 102j_ i147 142 42 Dman-t-path slit 3,...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Muleher Cover 185892 Mower Dock Aasembly, 42" 136420 Screw Pan Hd Phillips STD533107 Bolt 71081010 I0-24 x 5/8 138017 Bracket Aasembly, Sway Bar, Frt. Washer #I0 185460 Braeket Sway Bar 33/42 ock 19081218 Washer, Lock STD824008...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 :!'f IT'%..1_° H...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2OO0 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772151 Cover LH. 786196 Spacer 625 765 770135 Case 792201 Spring 776355 Counter Shaft 792154 Oil Fill Plug 778263 Spur Gear 1IT 788088A Oil Seal 3/4" 786197 Neutral Sleeve (.572) 792141...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 45_h _.. "J 1264 ; 624_ 642C_ 1619 LABEL KIT J1624 12 '_.,? b 1617_ 16÷ j._s i966 943 O 766 & • 26 O 1627 31H777-0202-E1...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 ::::::; ::::ii 10£5 VALVE GA£KET r_il s£ ' ::_ ..868 _?_ ®L, ..7 _"/_"_, 1022 5240 1022i 1119 31 H777-0202-E1...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 141A /;_. !871 ..lo5_ 133' 1 4_ 127 ° , - ..j • I21 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 1266A I 104/2 127(_ 987,_ io5_ 63q_ 1266i( 93_;,_ 106i =/ 117@...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 305A 304_ 126,.5 1279 4_ • 1078_ i_gAi 1005 544A_ 3101 NOTE: F_ Repla_nt Starter M_to_ 31 H777-0202-E1...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 897174 Cylinder Assembly 890484 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) I08A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Marie) 391086 O Jet-Main (Standard) • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 694352 897188 Sump-Engine...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272761 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0202-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 690988 o+ Seal-Valve 69I 69I Washer (Governor Crank) 495877 Kit-Pinion Spring 697122 Elbow-Intake 691641 Pin-Drive Retainer 697153 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 690980 Screw (Rocker Cover) 69128I...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1= Fold this page along dotted line indicated above, 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3, Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure, 4, Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill,...
  • Page 60 Get it,fixed, at,your home or ours! 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.
  • Page 61 LITERATURE - LIS COVERSHEET Supercede I Total Pages: Paper doc: I Total Models: I Pdf doc: # Notes: I Workflow - LITERATURE Initial and Date each section below as it is completed: Index QA/IE Received Batched Scanned Exported BATCH DBQA L0307083 NUMBER: FIGURE...

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