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Craftsman 917.272941 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 20.0 hp, 42" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
20.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.272941
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This 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.
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 pm, 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: Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 • 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: Safety Rules

    Oil Capacity: W/Filter 4.0 Pints AGREEMENTS W/O Filter 3.75 Pints Congratulations on making a smart pur- Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC chase. Your new Craftsman® product is GAP: .040") designed and manufactured for years of Ground Speed Forward: dependable operation. But like all prod-...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Premium Steering Steering Extension Adapter Sleeve Shaft Steering Steering Wheel Insert (1) Locknut 1/2-20 ® (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Keys 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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate Label instruction below to remove the tractor "7 from the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po- sition.
  • 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" in upright position. the Service and Adjustments section of 2.
  • 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 FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE 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 Position Attachment Ignition 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 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 spectac es.
  • Page 14 • The average lawn should be cut to ap- _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool without either the entire grass catcher, season and to over 3 inches during hot on mowers so equipped, or the deflector months.
  • Page 15 Transmission Engaged _i, 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.
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT: Should your transmission WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and require removal for service or replace- above) ment, it should be purged after reinstall- When engine starts, move the throttle ation before operating the tractor. control to the fast position. 1.
  • 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: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ,_,_-_ ,_,_ _ d_. ,_ AS YOU COMPLETE DATES REGULAR SERVICE _'__<:'_" S E R V l C e Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for LooseFasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level...
  • 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. BRAKE OPERATION 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.
  • Page 20 • Keep battery and terminals clean. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade • Keep battery bolts tight. according to your expected operating • Keep small vent holes open. temperature. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free.
  • Page 21 8. Use gaugeon oil fill cap/dipstickfor Every 100 hours of operation (more often checkinglevel. Foraccurate reading, under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), tightendipstickcap securely onto the remove the blower housing and other cool- tube before removingdipstick. Keepoil ing shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and at "FULl"...

  • Page 22: Service And Adjustments

    WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING 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 to "STOP" and remove key. 5.
  • Page 23 • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" Adjust the mower while tractor is parked against trunnion on both front links. on level ground or driveway. Make sure •...
  • Page 24 Mandrel With Parking Brake "Engaged" Jam Nut Nut "A" Pulley TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. Do Not touch this nut. If further brake If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to adjustment is necessary contact a Sears or stop at highest speed in highest gear on a...
  • Page 25 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/ Engine Pulley- REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be Clutching Idler purged after reinstallation and before op- erating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANS- Stationary Idler/ MISSION" in the Operation section of this manual.
  • Page 26 If your battery is too weak to start the 7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT- negative (-) battery terminal with re- TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of maining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten this manual).
  • Page 27 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Maintenance, repair, or replacement Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your the emission control devices and systems, engine does not operate properly due to which are being done at the customers ex- suspected carburetor problems, take your pense, may be performed by any non-road tractor to an authorized service center for engine repair establishment...
  • Page 28 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- moisture which leads to separation and age at the end of the season or if the trac- formation of acids during storage. Acidic tor will not be used for 30 days or more. gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center 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.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 3. Clean underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves Loss of power and trash under mower. housing. (continued) 4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center aROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION _ower blades will 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. mot rotate (con't) drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE ,© I AMMETER SOLENOID • CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH WHITE CL T H FF GROUNDING (OPTIONAL) SPARK • IGNITION BLACK PLUG UNIT (2 PLUGS ON LINE TWIN CYL.
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bo_t, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 176138 Switch Interlock 183759 Harness, Light Socket (w/4152J)
  • Page 36 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-Laser 4 .stlt 22...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Belt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, LH 172105X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X613 Heed Assembly...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 134683 Keeper Belt Engine Strap Torque Lh Hydro Hydro Gr 314-0510 169183 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 169182 Strap Torque Rh Hydro STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 137057 Spacer Washer...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 STEERING ASSEMBLY r-----...42...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 184704X428 Steering Wheel 184706 Front Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Link, Drag STD551137...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 170546X505 Control Throt Paddle 145996X505 Control Choke 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 73920600 Nut Keps 3/8-24 Unf Arrestor Spark Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs 137180...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 180166 Bracket Fender 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 19131610 Washer13/32 X 3/4 X10 Ga...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 DECALS KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 156439 184842 Decal Grille RH Decal Fender Danger Sears 186283 Decal Hood Side 146046 Decal V-belt Dr Sch Tractor E 186280 Decal Hood Rh 186479 Decal Dash Panel 186281 Decal Hood Lh...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 LIFT ASSEMBLY 32 / PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 MOWER DECK ,146 " i147 ",\ 114_. _112 10-----< 119_ _116 42 D man-t-path sttt3.
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 MOWERDECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION V-Belt 165892 Mower Housing 144959 Locknut, Hex W/VVsh 3/8-16UNC STD533107 Bolt STD541437 Cover Mulching 42" Black 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 136420 Screw Truss Hd Phil10-24 x5/8 Front 71081010 Washer #10 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 48 ,,,< 1204 [128 _,-.I 35 q "43...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 HYDRO GEARTRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Rotor, Brake 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170408 Brake Puck 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142883 Puck Plate 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142881 Brake Actuating Pin 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 142887...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 255[_ 1019 LABEL 84 [_ 447A 525_ 447A 287_d_' 1017_ 524G _888A 2515; 1035 1095 VALVE GASKET 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 447A_ ,o28 1036 EMISSION LABEL...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 1022 1029 36 _1022 1100 798_ 209 _ 914_ 1o23 383 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276 @ sl _ lOS0 332 G 552A 672 _,_ 742 @ 1123 975J137( _...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 74it 1070 _005 573 _ 332 @ 695_' 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 943 @ 1022 276 @ 883 J...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690231 Cylinder Assembly 690989 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 499811 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 499804 Carburetor 690069 Sump-Engine 690993 Valve-Throttle...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272941 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 808656 Pump-Fuel 865A 691014 Cover-Air Guide 690442 Washer (Governor Crank) 865B 691015 Cover-Air Guide 690960 Screw (Back Plate) 690968 o+ Seal-Valve 690999 Plate-Carburetor 691127 Screw (Rocker Cover) 499486 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX, down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater...
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