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Craftsman 917.272921 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 20.0 hp, with 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.
917.272921
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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 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 Oil Capacity: 3.75 Pints AGREEMENTS Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC Congratulations on making a smart pur- GAP: .040") chase. Your new Craftsman® product is Ground Speed Forward: designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod- (MPH): Reverse: ucts, it may require repair from time to time.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel © Steering Wheel Steering Extension Sleeve Adapter 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...
  • 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- INSTALL SEAT...
  • 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 OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING DRAKE PARKING DRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP...
  • 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 WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and To ensure proper operation and per- above) formance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating 8. When engine starts, slowly push choke tractor for the first time. This procedure will control in until the engine begins to remove any trapped air inside the trans- run smoothly.
  • 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 ,_,_-_ ,_,_ _ d_. ,_ AS YOU COMPLETE DATES REGULAR SERVICE f___SERVlC Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR 4. 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 Ft. 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 CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS For approximate capacity see "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this To insure proper cooling, make sure the manual. grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter- 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean checking level.
  • Page 22 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 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT TO INSTALL MOWER IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to 1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest side. If the following front-to-back adjust- position. ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both 2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec- front links equally so mower will stay level tor shield to right side of tractor.
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE TO CHECK BRAKE BELT 1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake The mower blade drive belt may be re- placed without tools. Park the tractor on pedal all the way down and engage level surface.
  • Page 25 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a The motion control lever has been preset belt installation guide decal on bottom side at the factory and adjustment should not of left footrest.
  • Page 26 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TO START ENGINEWITH AWEAK BAT- The front wheel toe-in and camber are not TERY adjustable on your tractor. If damage has _,WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame camber, contact a Sears or other qualified and smoking materials away from bat- service center.
  • Page 27 REPLACING BATTERY INTERLOCKS RELAYS _WARNING: Do not short battery Loose or damaged wiring may cause terminals by allowing a wrench or any your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or other object to contact both terminals at prevent it from starting. the same time.
  • Page 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3. Clean underside of mower Loss of power and trash under mower. housing. (continued) 4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 32 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 917.272921 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 _117.272921 ELECTRICAL >...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272921 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt, 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 175688...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272921 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 209"_ chassis-Laser -It.stlt 14...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272921 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, LH 172105X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 174330X558...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272921 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272921 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Keeper Belt Engine Transaxle (See Breakdown) 134683 Strap Torque Lh Hydro Hydro Gr 314-0510 169183 Strap Torque Rh Hydro 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 169182 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 137057 Spacer Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272921 STEERING ASSEMBLY . _39 9--..
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272921 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 175131 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 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272921 ENGINE __16 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART DESCRIPTION 170546 Control Throt Paddle 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No. 407677-0229-E1 149723 Muffler Exhaust 159955 Exhaust Asm. Left 160589 Exhaust Asm.
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272921 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 td 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc 19131610...
  • Page 44 165800X428 Pad Footrest Lh STLT Decal Replacement Srs 179128 Decal Deck 165799X428 Pad Footrest Rh STLT 184899 Decal Fender Craftsman 185327 Manual, Owner's (English) 156811 Decal Fender STLTH Oper lnst 185328 Manual, Owner's (Spanish) 146046 Decal V-belt Dr Sch Tractor E...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272921 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 917.272921 MOWER DECK ,148 i'147 142 117 _ 42 =D man-t-path stl[=3.
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272921 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Housing 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler (94) STD533107 Bolt 149846 Knob Custom Oval V-Belt 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 144959 Front STD541437 Locknut, Hex W/VVsh 3/8-16 Unc 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 48 ..< 119- _126 ,[128 zrrl CI-- _rrl U1 ,,,A _\ 44...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272921 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 917.272921 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407677,TYPE NUMBER 0229-E1 929A_ 10 _ _-J _ 255 < A1 407677_0229-E1...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272921 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407677,TYPE NUMBER 0229-E1 1022 11oo_ 798_ 11023A1 _ _'_ I J.___ 1022 r_ ,.,,.,.,_ 211 _ 38_ °_ 28,'% 121c.._0.'_0.0w...0_',_ ___. 2311 8_2_ i_l.._ 9180 188,_<_I I _31-_-11389s, _,__"_°,37© o.,__-____._-_-_,_ o,._:.,_,-_, I _._ _,._ .,o_, r,_,---,_., o_,__o_ll 404°...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272921 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407677,TYPE NUMBER 0229-E1 74It 334_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 _) 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3© 163_ 51A_ 868O 691 ® 579 _ 1022 A3 407677_0229-E1...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272921 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407677, TYPE NUMBER 0229-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690231 Cylinder Assembly t 33 499806 Float-Carburetor 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 499803 Tube-Fuel Transfer 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) t 37 690994 O$ Gasket-Float Bowl 697473...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272921 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407677,TYPE NUMBER 0229-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 865B 691015 Cover-Air Guide 696459 Alternator 690968 Seal-Valve 691532 Strap-Ground 393456 Wire/Connector- Alternator 691029 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 691127 Screw (Rocker Cover) 497606 Drive-Starter 694000...
  • 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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