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Owner's Manual
CRIIFTSMHN°J
7.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272082
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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.
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
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
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- Page 1 Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION II, SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructions in the manual and on the control and tipover accidents, which can re-...
- Page 4 III. CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents can occur if the operator area. is not alert to the presence of children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children are often attracted to the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity.
- Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so _lb 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 specifications of the manufacturer • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor.
- Page 6 REPAIR AGREEMENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS A Repair Agreement is available on this 1.25 GALLONS GASOLINE product. Contact your nearest Sears CAPACITY UNLEADED store for details. AND TYPE: REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OILTYPE SAE 10W30(above 32°F) • Read and observe the safety rules. API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) •...
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer I_(1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock washer 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Extension Steering Shaft teering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (_Washer 1_32 xl-3/16 Gauge {_(1) Knob Keys...
- 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. Terminal Battery TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Door Operation section for location function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest INSTALL SEAT position.
- Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your (If previously removed) tractor, check to see that the brake is 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST upright position. BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments 2.
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT OVER TEMP n' n PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT...
- Page 12 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 various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lift Ammeter 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 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 • For best cutting performance, grass Attachment Clutch Lever Attachemnt over 6 inches in height should be "Engaged" Lever High mowed twice. Make the first cut Position _. Position relatively high; the second to desired height. •Low TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Position Gauge wheels are properly adjusted...
- Page 15 IMPORTANT: When operating in NOTE: To protect hood from damage temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and clean winter grade gasoline to help secured to tractor. Use an appropriate insure good cold weather starting.
- Page 16 • The attachments and ground drive can 2. Disengage transmission by placing now be used. If the engine does not freewheel control in freewheeling accept the load, restart the engine and position (See "TO TRANSPORT" allow it to warm up for one minute this section of manual).
- Page 17 MULCHING MOWINGTIPS MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Mower should be properly leveled for keep mower housing free of built-up best mowing performance. See 'q'O grass and trash. Clean after each use. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the • The special mulching blade will recut Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
- Page 18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation I_ # Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and IntedockSystems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replece Mower Blades Check Baltery Level LubricationChart Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxio Coo_ing Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension...
- Page 19 TRACI_R 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 20 TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID BATTERY The transaxle was sealed at the factory Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the ever, periodic charging of the battery with transaxle ever leak or require servicing, an automotive charger will extend its life.
- Page 21 TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick checking level. Insert dipstick into the 3. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. tube and rest the oil fill cap on the 4. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. tube. Do not thread the cap onto the 5.
- Page 22 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER 3. Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement The fuel filter should be replaced once oil filter. each season. If fuel filter becomes Install replacement oil filter on filter clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure- adapter.
- Page 23 _CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. 5.
- Page 24 SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links. • Raise mower to its highest position. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, equal number of turns.
- Page 25 BELT INSTALLATION - 2. Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. 4. Install new belt in reverse order of 3. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. removal. Carefully remove belt upwards from 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves transmission input pulley and over and inside all belt guides.
- Page 26 2. Move the motion control lever 1/4 to Washers 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep. Retaining Ring 3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. 4. Start engine and test. 5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above Axle Covel_X_ steps until satisfied.
- Page 27 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- REPLACING BATTERY SEMBLY 1. Raise hood. 41_CAUT!ON: Do not short ba.ttery terminals oy allowing a wrench or any 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. other object to contact both terminals at 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood a the same time.
- Page 28 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ACCELERATION TEST - The carburetor has been preset at the factory 6. Move throttlecontrol lever from slow to and adjustment should not be necessary. fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, However, minor adjustment may be required rum idle fuel adjusting needle out to compensate for differences in fuel, (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn.
- Page 29 Also, experiance 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 will not be used for 30 days or more.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation Section. 3. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4.
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 3. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves Loss of power and trash under mower. housing. (continued) 4. Clean/replace air filter" 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil.
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION ]PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Place throttle control in Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. "FAST" position. discharge Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. Mower deck not level. 4.
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE STARTER AMMETER WHITE BLACR (OPTIONAL) CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) I BLUE BLUE FUEL _NTc_L ....IGNITION I _-..(CLUTCH OFF) GREEN FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID (IFSO EQUIPPED) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) OPERATOR PRESENCE...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 161343 Switch, Interlock N Opn/N Opn 175688 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11"...
- Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212--_...
- Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Draw_bar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 174330X558...
- Page 38 TRACTOR.. MODEL NUMBER GROUND DRIVE 917.272082...
- Page 39 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro Hydro Gr314-0510 134683 Keeper Belt Engine 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 169183 Strap Torque Lh Hydro STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 169182 Strap Torque Rh Hydro 10040400...
- Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steedng Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 121748X 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge...
- Page 42 TRACTOR o- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 ENGINE _"_ I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170548 Control, Throttle 1772O410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cuffing 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV490-27505 ..159420 Muffler 12-041-03 Gasket Kohler 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard...
- Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 121248X 140123 Bushing,Snap Bracket, Pivot,Seat 72050412 140551 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20x 1-1/2 Bolt 1343OO 71110616 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 121250X 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge Spdng 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged...
- Page 45 Decal,CustomerMaintenance 133644 PadFootrestRH STLT 165799X428 Decal,Hood Side 177325 169210 Deca_By Pass LT Hydro Decal, Deck 172331 Owner's Manual, English 177994 Decal,Fender,Craftsman 163204 Owner's Manual,Spanish 177995 156439 Decal,FenderDanger Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic 146046 KEY PART WHEELS & TIRES DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap, Tire...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
- Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Uft Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Beadng, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865...
- Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 MOWERDECK _47 142...
- Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Spacer,Retainer Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 165723 STD533107 Bolt 141043 Guard,TUV Idler KnobCustomOval 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 149846 V-Belt Front 144959 Nut LookHex w/Ins. 3/8-16 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38142" eck 73800600 MulcherCover STD624008...
- Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510...
- Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Rotor, Brake Main Housing, Assembly 170408 170352 Brake Puck Side Housing, Assembly 142883 170353 Puck Plate Center Section, Assembly 142882 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 142887...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER J CRANKCASE...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508 CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft Lifter, valve (2) 25-351-01 -S Block, cylinder 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes (Use Short Block 12 522 .= 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S Strap, lifting (Qty.
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL_ BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES] AIR INTAKE J 10-- 11.,,,_a_L...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 M5xO.8xlO (6) 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 24-468-10-S Washer, plain 1/4" 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 12-146-07-S...
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS OIL PAN / LUBRICATION...
- Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 12-079-11-S Linkage. choke MSx1.25x70 (2) 12-237-01-S Clamp, cable 25-098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes 24-086-43-S Screw, hex. flange 3-8) M-664020-S Screw, lobed socket...
- Page 58 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT 2--,_ FUEL SYSTEM...
- Page 59 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 12-014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 25-139-27-S Plug, cup M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 12-853-118-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket EXHAUST (Includes 4,5,6 qty 1Tie, cable 12-454-03-S,...
- Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, "- NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING "" ..CUT GUIDE TH-Fs SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu-...
- Page 64 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® AnyUme, dayornk3ht (1_) (U.S.A. and Canada) _rwIN.SQcIrs.coIlr2 WWtN.Sears.ca For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and _, ;ilil;il i electronics, call for the nearest Seam Parts and Repair Center.