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Owner's Manual
iCRRFTSMAN°I
LAWN TRACTOR
16.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.272069
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his product
has a low emission
engine which operates
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differently
from
previously
built engines.
Before you start the
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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 ore, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A
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 ore, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Back Cover Maintenance ........LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual,...
- 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 senous injury or death. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely Look for this symbol to point out necessary.
- Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes,not across. and be seriously injured or interfere • Remove obstaclessuch as rocks,tree with safe machine operation. limbs, etc. • Never allow children to operate • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven machine.
- Page 5 Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other " limbs, etc. people before mowing. Stop machine Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. anyone enters the area. " Uneven terrain could overturn • Never carry passengers or children machine.
- Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Please read and retain this manual. instructions will enable you to assemble Gasoline 1.25 Gallons and maintain your tractor prepedy. Capacity Unleaded Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". and Type: Regular REPAIR AGREEMENT Oil Type SAE 10W30 A Repair Agreement is available on this (Above 32°F)
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer I!t!L!!!l!ltllllllllllLIlllllllll!t!!l (1) Hex Bolt (/1) Hex Bolt washer 1) Lock 16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Stx_eendng n Boot Steering Wheel Adapter Shaft Seat (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob...
- 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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your Label tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate Seat instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. Terminal TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location function of controls) 1.
- Page 10 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALL MULCHER PLATE After you learn how to operate your (If previously removed) tractor, check to see that the brake is Raise and hold deflector shield in properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST upright position. BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments Place front of mulcher plate over front section...
- 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 ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER UFr LOCKED...
- Page 12 KNOWYOUR 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 Lift...
- Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the I eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
- Page 14 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground m_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do when mower is at the desired cutting not drive across any slope.
- Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- To avoid engine problems, the fuel MENTS system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, Tow only the attachments that are start the engine and let it run until the fuel recommended by and comply with lines and carburetor are empty.
- Page 16 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM NOTE: During this step there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is Before driving the unit in cold weather, being removed from hydraulic ddve the transmission should be warmed up as system. follows: Move motion control lever to neutral 1.
- Page 17 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, best mowing performance. See "TO keep mower housing free of built-up LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section •...
- Page 18 FILL iN DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check 33re Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners II_s Shaq>en/Repioce Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxie Cooling Check V-Balts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil fitter) Change Engine Oil {without oil filter)
- Page 19 TRACTOR Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when shown. performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat stopping distance at high speed in treated.
- Page 20 NOTE: The original equipment battery on SAE VISCOSITY GRADES your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte not necessary. TEMPERATURE R,_,_E A_pATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE TO CLEAN BA'FFERYAND TERMINALS Change the oil after every 50 hours of...
- Page 21 ENGINE OIL FILTER Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to Replace the engine oil filter every season remove excess oil. or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1.
- Page 22 CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS IN-LINE FUEL FILTER To insure proper cooling, make sure the The fuel filter should be replaced once grass screen, cooling fins, and other each season. If fuel filter becomes external surfaces of the engine are kept clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure- clean at all times.
- Page 23 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, 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 • To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING on both front links an equal number of Adjust the mower while tractor is parked turns. on level ground or driveway. Make sure • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower tires are properly inflated (See =PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
- Page 25 Mandrel BELT REMOVAL- Idler Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides keepers. Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. Remove belt downward from around engine pulley.
- Page 26 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The front wheel toe-in and camber are The motion control lever has been preset not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe- at the factory and adjustment should not in or camber, contact a Sears or other be necessary.
- Page 27 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB cable (D) to good chassis ground, Raise hood. away from fuel tank and battery. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - Replace bulb in holder and push bulb 1.
- Page 28 Idle seeed setting - With throttle control ENGINE lever in slow position, engine should idle Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the at 1750 RPM. If engine idles tee slow or emission control devices and systems, which fast, rum idle speed adjusting screw in or are being done at the customers expense, out until correct idle is attained.
- Page 29 Also, alcohol blended fuels (called Immediately prepare your tractor gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) storage at the end of the season or if the can attract moisture which leads to tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: ection in manual unless directed to Sears service center See appropriate CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine...
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE 3. Clean underside of mower Loss of power Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. housing. continued) Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. 5.
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Mower blades will 2. Replace mower drive belt. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. not rotate (con't) Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley. Frozen blade mandrel. Contact aSears or other...
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 SCHEMATIC ° BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE CLUTCHI BRAKE (PEDAL UP) _0-_ _WHmEAMMETER ATPMENT CLUTCH ,• _ (CLUTCH OFF) FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPED) (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK SEAT SWITCHJ BLACK _J_8_TA SPARK PRESENCERELAY #1 iGNITION PLUG UNIT OPERATOR...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 35 TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.272069 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery Fender 176137 Switch, interlock 175688 Hamess, LightSocket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799,/ Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11" 146147 Cable. Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire 175158 Fuse, 20 Amp 73510400...
- Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 208~...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 BumperHood/Dash 168.337X013 Dash S'rD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, LH. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 174330X558 Hood Assembly Laser...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 GROUND DRIVE...
- Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 GROUNDDRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 134683 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro Gr 314-0510 169183 StrapTorque Lh Hydro 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 169182 StrapTorque Rh Hydro STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x I CAD 137057 Spacer 10040400...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
- Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteedngWheel 175131 Axle AssemblySTMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...
- Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 ENGINE •-, OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17o548 Control,Throttle 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cuffing 1/4-20 x 5/8 ..Engine, (See Breakdown) KohlerModel No. CV460-26509 174667 Muffler 12-041-03 Gasket Kohler 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121246X Bracket, Switch Mounting 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Fender 121248X Bushing,Snap 71110616 Bolt 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 19131610 Washer 13132x 1 x 10 Gauge 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 145006...
- Page 45 177325 Decal, Hood Side 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 172331 Decal, Deck 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 169210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 182272 Owner's Manual, English 179128 Cecal, Deck "B"42" 182273...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 LIFTASSEMBLY // /I' •8 ; 11__12...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 159460 LiftLever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 MOWER DECK...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 MOWER DECK PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Knob Custom Oval 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 149846 V-Belt STD533107 Bolt 144959 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 73800600 MulcherCover Front 136420 Screw Pan Hd Phillips10-24 x 5/8 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
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- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170408 Rotor, Brake Brake Puck 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142883 Puck Plate 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142882 170354 Swashplate, Trunion 142887...
- Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER CRANKCASE]...
- Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODELNUMBER 917.272969 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV460,TYPENUMBER26509 CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) Block, cylinder 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes (Use Short Block 12 522 50) 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S 12-445-02-S Strap, lifting (Qty.
- Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I _o-_L_,1, / AIR INTAKE 0-8t-- 10-- 11\_...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw, hex. flange 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M-545010-S M1Ox1.5x46 M5xO.8xl0 (4) Washer, plain 1/4" 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 24-468-10-S 24-162-03-S Screen, grass...
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS OIL PAN I LUBRICATION O,.--4...
- Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 ENGINE CONTROLS STAR%NG SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-079-11-S Linkage, choke M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 12-237-01-S Clamp, cable M8x1.25x70 24-086-43-S Screw, hex. flange 25-098-04-S Starter assembly (Includes M-664020-S Screw, lobed socket 3-8) M6xL0x20 (2)
- Page 58 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT 2.-,.,_,. _ FUEL SYSTEM...
- Page 59 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272069 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PARr PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-014-57-S Crankshaft (includes 2) M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 25-139-27-S Plug, cup X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 EXHAUST "_2_853-115-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket (includes 5,6,7 qty 1) PART 12-041-02-S...
- Page 63 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.
- 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 _ Any_rre, day ornight (1-800-469-4663) (U.S.A.and Canada) www,sears.oom ll_/vw.Re_lrs.ca For repairof carry-inproducts like vacuums,lawn equipment,and electronics, c allfor the nearestSears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anyane, day orrtJt (U.SAore) wiM_v.seal's.com...