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Craftsman 917.272080 Owner's Manual

17.0 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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I IIIIIII
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III IIIII
CRAFTSMAN °
I I "llrl'llll'
I'!!
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17.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272080
o Safety
o Assembly
° Operation
° Maintenance
o 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 pro, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman
Estates, II 60179
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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual I IIIIIII III IIIII CRAFTSMAN ° I I "llrl'llll' I'!! ..17.0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.272080 o Safety o Assembly ° Operation ° Maintenance o Repair Parts ,._..__ This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines.
  • Page 2 Parts Ordering ..... Back Cover LIMrTED 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, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    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 toss- instructions in the manual and on the of-contro! and tipover accidents, which...
  • 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_ Never equipment...
  • Page 5 o Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so 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, tf your tractor.
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this GASOLINE 1°25 GALLONS product. Contact your nearest Sears CAPACITY UNLEADED store for details., ANDTYPE: REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES O IL TY P E SA E t 0W30(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 (1) Plex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt washer (1) Lock 5/16-18 x 1 - 1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steering Extension Steering j Shaft Boot V[_[_ Steering , Wheel Adapter Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x t -3/16 x 12...

  • Page 8: Tools Required For Assembly

    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: Install Seat

    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 Batte_ TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Door Operation section for location function of controls) i:¸\ I_ Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment...
  • 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 2o Place front of mulcher plate over front section of this manual of mower deck opening and slide into...
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product° Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD SLOW FAST WARNING OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • 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 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" Lift Lever High mowed twice,. Make the first cut Position relatively high; the second to desired height. "_Low TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Position Gauge wheels are properly adjusted...
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT: When operatin_ NOTE: To protect hood from damage temperatures below 32°F(0°C), when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. secured to tractor. Use an appropriate _WARNING: Experience...
  • Page 16 ,, The attachments and ground drive 2o Disengage transmission by placing now be used° If the engine does freewheel control in freewheeling accept the load, restart the engine position (See "TO TRANSPORT" allow it to warm up for one minute this section of manual)_ using the choke...

  • Page 17: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWINGTIPS MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, ° Mower should be properly leveled for keep mower housing free of built-up best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after each use. ° The special mulching blade will recut Service and Adjustments section of this...

  • Page 18: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake,,,Operation ..Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ,interlock Systems ..R Check f arLoose F aetener_ iV" .... Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades L_"4 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals ...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR 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 transaxte 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 transaxte. Should the ever, periodic charging of the battery with transaxle ever leak or require servicing, an automotive...
  • Page 21 TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER 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

    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 oi! filter on filter clogged, obstructing fue! flow to carbure- adapter.
  • Page 23 ,_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: t. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking braker 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 o At the midpoint of both sides of mower, equal number of turns.

  • Page 25: Belt Installation

    BELT INSTALLATION 2o Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler, Install new belt in reverse order of 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...
  • Page 26 2. Move the motion control lever t/4 to Washers 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to Retaining creep. Rinc 3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. Axle 4. Start engine and tesL Cover 5_ If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied°...
  • Page 27 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- REPLACING BATTERY SEMBLY _CAUTION: Do not short battery !. Raise hood. terminals by allowing a wrench or any 2, Unsnap headlight wire connector. other object to contact both terminals 3. Stand in front of tractor, Grasp hood at the same time,, Before...
  • Page 28 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ACCELERATION TEST The carburetor has been preset at the factory 6. Move throttle control lever from stow to and adjustment should not be necessary. fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, However, minor adjustment may be required turn idle fuel adjusting needle out to compensate for differences in fue!, (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 which leads to separation and formation more,...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    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 3, Engine flooded. attempting to start. 4_ Replace spark plug.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 3. Clean underside of mower Loss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower, (continued) housing. 4. Dirty air filter. 4, Clean/replace air filter. 5o Low oil level/dirty oil, 5o Check oil level/change oil.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Place throttle control in Engine speed too slow. Poor grass "FAST" position. discharge 2. Shift to slower speed_ Travel speed too fast. :3. Allow grass to dry before Wet grass° mowing. 4. Level mower deck. Mower deck not level, !5.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID F_ED STARTER AMMETER BLACK (OPTIONAL) WHJTt_ CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL LINE ATT'MENT CLUTCH iGNITION (CLUTCH OFF) SWITCH J 85 FUEL SHUT=OFF SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPED) OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY BLACK IGNITION PLUG UNIT SPARK...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 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 917.272080 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...

  • Page 37: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash t68337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R H 174330X558...

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 GROUND DRIVE 36 35 _6 25...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Keeper Belt Engine Hydro ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) t54778 Hydro Gr314-0510 134683 Keeper Belt Engine Strap Torque Lh Hydro 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 169183 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 169182 Strap Torque Rh Hydro Spacer...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 STEERING ASSEMBLY !:k:! j't7 -,..,...

  • Page 41: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 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...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,272080 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170548 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 ..Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Modet No CV490-27505 159420 Muffler 12-041-03 Gasket Kohter 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard...

  • Page 44: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 SEAT ASSEMBLY 6 22 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 121248X 140! 23 Bushing, Snap 72050412 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-t/2 134300 71110616 Bolt Spacer, Split ,28 x 88 121250X 1913161o Spring Washer...
  • Page 45 Pad Footrest RH STLT 177325 Decal, Hood Side 169210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 172331 Decal, Deck 177387 Owner's Manual, English 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 177388 156439 Owner's ManuaI, Spanish Decal, Fender Danger 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic PART WHEELS & TIRES...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 LIFI" ASSEMBLY <" IS//...

  • Page 47: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,272080 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring "5 19211621 Washer 2t/32 x I x 21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Piunger, Red 139865...

  • Page 48: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 MOWER DECK !147 142...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Knob Custom Oval Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 149846 V-Belt STD533107 Bolt 144959 138017 Nut Lock Hex w/lns 3/8-16 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 73800600 Front 136420 Mulcher Cover 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...

  • Page 50: Hydro Gear Transaxle

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER 314-0510...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,272080 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NOo NO. DESCRIPTION 17035t Main Housing, Assembly 170408 Rotor, Brake 142883 Brake Puck 170352 Side Hous}ng, Assembly 142881 Puck Plate 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142887 Brake Actuating Pin 170354...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490_ TYPE NUMBER 27505 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER j "...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE!BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25-351+01-S Lifter, valve (2) 12+032+03-S Seal, crankshaft 12+755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes Block, cylinder 3-17,Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Use Short Block I2 522 49) (Qty 2), 12 041 02-S, &...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 iGNITION/ELECTRICALJ BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLESJ •/ AIR INTAKE .._-5...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITIONIELECTRtCAL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw, hex. flange t2-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M-545010-S M5x0o8xl0 (6) M10x15x46 Washer, plain t/4" 12-468_03_S Washer, plain 3/8" 24-468-10-S Plate, blower housing 24-162-03-S...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 I_11 ITARTINGSYSTEMJ ENGINE CONTROLS ....OIL PAN / LUBRICATION j O'__4 6-- %___-...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 12-079-1 t-S Linkage, choke 12-237-0 t -S Clamp, cable M-839070-S Screw, hex flange 24-086_43-S Screw, hex flange MSxl 25x70 (2) M-664020-S Screw, lobed socket 25-098-07-S...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 , , n,l,i nnnn' n" '1'" EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM I --17 1t-- iiii I ,hi , ,UUll...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272080 KOHLER ENGINE+MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) M-641060-S Nut, hex+ flange M6xl,0 (2) 25-139-27-S Plug, cup M+6291t6-S Stud M6xl+0xt16 12-853-117-S Kit, carburetor w!gasket EXHAUST (Includes 4,5,6 qty 1 Tie, cable 12-454-03+S, PART...
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