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Craftsman 917.272671 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.272671 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 17.5 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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LAWN TRACTOR
17.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.272671
L[_
his 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.
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 pro, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 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 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • 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 machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Be aware of the mower discharge direc- ,_WARNING: In order to prevent ac- tion and do not point it at anyone.
  • Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere with • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree safe machine operation. limbs, etc. • Never allow children to operate the •...
  • Page 5 • Be sure the area is clear of other people • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree 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 REPAIR PROTECTION CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, AGREEMENTS engineered and manufactured to give Congratulations on making a smart pur- you the best possible dependability chase. Your new Craftsman_ product is performance. designed and manufactured for years of Should you experience any problem you dependable operation.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Steering Wheel Extension Shaft Adapter Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x1-3/16 x12 Gauge i_(1) Knob For Future Use Video Cassette Slope Sheet...
  • 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 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 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for replac- upright position. ing motion and mower blade drive belts 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front 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. I",1 REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ® ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • 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. Ignition Switch Light Switch Attachment Position Clutch 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 • The average lawn should be cut to ap- • Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool sure you have allowed room for tractor season and to over 3 inches during hot to roll slightly as you restart movement. months.
  • Page 15 ADD GASOLINE WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do above) not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular 6. When engine starts, move the throttle unleaded gasoline with a minimum of control to the fast position. 87 octane.
  • Page 16 MULCHING MOWING TIPS 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 * The special mulching blade will recut manual.
  • Page 17 REGULAR SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners ik## Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine O11(with oil filter)
  • Page 18 TRACTOR 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). Always observe safety rules when per- IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat forming any maintenance. treated. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet Trailing Bl_de Mandrel_.._mbly stopping distance at high speed in highest Edge Up Center_...
  • Page 19 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not Determine temperature range expected attempt to open or remove caps or covers. before oil change. All oil must meet API Adding or checking level of electrolyte service classification SF-SJ.
  • Page 20 4. Clean base carefully to preventdebris Screws Blower Housing from falling into carburetor. "_-_. _ Screws NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. 5. Place new pre-cleanerand cartridge firmly in base. Dipstick Tube 3reen 6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower Assembly housingand replace cover.
  • Page 21 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5.
  • Page 22 7. Push clutch cable housing guide into • Before making any necessary adjust- bracket, slide collar onto guide and ments, check that both front links are securewith large retainer spring. equal in length. 8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on •...
  • Page 23 BELT INSTALLATION With Parking Brake "'Engaged" 1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys 2. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. 3. Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in this section of this manual). Nut "A"...
  • Page 24 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER Engi The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage Center occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in Clutching camber, contact a Sears or other qualified Keeper service center. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1.
  • Page 25 TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - Terminal 1. Connect one end of the RED cable Cover j Keps to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis. Bolt 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of Positive fully charged battery.
  • Page 26 ENGINE IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result Maintenance, repair, or replacement if screw is turned in too tight. the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers PRELIMINARY SETTING - pense, may be performed by any non-road 1.
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- blended fuels (called gasohol or using age at the end of the season or if the trac- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tor will not be used for 30 days or more. which leads to separation and formation of _WARNING: Never store the tractor acids during storage.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" 2. See "TO START ENGINE" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center _ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Cutting too much grass/too Loss of power 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. Mower blades will mechanism. not rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 SCHEMATIC BLACK AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK _,TE ' (_:-- ..SOLENOID L ..CLUTCH/ BRAKE (PEDALUP) WHITE SEATSWITCH IGNITION I..(NOTOCCUPIED) SWITCH BLACK BLACK _;NCNUNDT_) BLACK (CLUTCH (]FI]:) "- • (OPTIONAL) PLUG SPARK •...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black 4207J 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness Ign Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 71110408 131563 Cover Terminal Red 178861...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 209. m° • chassis-Laser - It.stir~27...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping Drawbar 176554 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 17060612 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 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 185682X558...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 drive-fender.stir 26...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,272671 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 175410 Pulley, Engine Peerless 206-545C 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5 STD551143 Washer 146682 Spring Brake Return 123666X Pulley Transaxle 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 12000028 Ring Retainer 134683...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 STEERING ASSEMBLY t-'-*--,__ steering_pl,lt 42...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 175131 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH 169839 Spindle Assembly, RH. 6266H Bearing, 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...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs, lcyl KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170545 Control, Throttle 124028X Bushing Snap 17720408 17670412 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd., 1/4-20 x 5/8 Roll.
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat It.knob_ 1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140116 Seat 121248X Bushing, Snap 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 121250X...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 DECALS KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 186377 146046 Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal, HP Engine 184728 Decal, Hood RH 186787 Decal, Panel Dash 179128 Decal, Deck 160396 Decal, V-Belt Sch 184729 Decal, Hood LH 172331 Decal, Deck Heavy Duty 133644...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 LIFT ASSEMBLY lifl-rh.1piece_3 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 12563tX Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 MOWER DECK 106 _- 103 105 lO3"_\ h_ \" _]im _147 142 101._"- 102/ "" 42 O man+t-path stlt 3.
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc STD533107 Bolt 184907 Arm Assembly, Brake 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Ba r, 178515 Washer, Hardened Front 155046 Arm, Idler 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 206-545C Model _t S6Flel Chi|fra|cl...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 /4" 770128 Transaxle Case 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4"...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 43_t 584_ 1264_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 943 O 741 (_) 1019 LABEL KIT 10_OWNER'S MANUAL I [ 1036 EMISSION LABEL ]...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 t095 VALVE GASKET 617 O 1022 1022 1034 524 0 54q1_ 53 _ 1022 t023 1119_ 267 _' 334 i...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 108A_ 634A_ 1091 121 CARBURB3_R OVERHAIg-T 1266AQ 987_ 276(_ 104 _ 127_ 231_ 105 _ 1266 0 93_;_ 106 {_ 6170 634.e 117_ 1266AQ 1266 0 977 CARBURE]_RGASKET SET...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 305A 1267 10400 309_ 697 ,e 803_ 3101 75 @ 1070 802 (_ 8Ol, t005 1044_ s13® 31°1 1051& 803A 1083 311A NOTE:ForReplacement Starter M otor, SeeReference 309.
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 697492 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 391086 Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 697241 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 697106 Sump-Engine 697190 Carburetor 698147 Head-Cylinder 695005 Plug-Welch 692410...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272671 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692424 Terminal-Spark Plug 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 690968 °+ Seal-Valve 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 697122 Elbow-Intake 495877 Kit-Pinion Spring 393456 Wire-Connector/Alternator 698083 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 691641 Pin-Drive Retainer 691261...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and "A down the face of slopes, never across the face, Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme caution when 1.
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