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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
22.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No,
917.272282
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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
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, II 60179 U.S.A
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.corn/craftsman
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- Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.corn/craftsman...
- Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be...
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Page 3: Slope 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. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely All, WARNING: In order to prevent necessary. - Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree with safe machine operation. limbs, etc. • Never allow children to operate •...
- Page 5 Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other limbs, etc. people before mowing. Stop machine if Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. anyone enters the area. Uneven terrain could overturn the • Never carry passengers or children machine.
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Page 6: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble Gasoline 4 Gallons and maintain your tractor properly. Capacity Unleaded Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". and Type: Regular REPAIR AGREEMENT Oil Type SAE 30 (Above 32°F) A Repair Agreement is available on this API-SF-SJ):... -
Page 7: Adjust Seat
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned in ADJUST SEAT this manual, it means, from your point of 1. Raise seat and loosen adjustment view, when you are in the operating knobs. - Page 8 REPOSITION RIGHT REAR GAUGE TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See WHEEL Operation section for location function of controls) For shipping purposes, the right rear gauge wheel assembly is mounted 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise upside down on the mower. Remove the attachment lift lever to its highest gauge wheel assembly and reinstall from position.
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Page 9: Check Tire Pressure
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE V' CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated Before you operate your new tractor, we at the factory for shipping purposes. wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting... - Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I'.,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNmOR ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START pARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCK_ED 'JNLOCKED...
- Page 11 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 of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Light Switch Hourmeter Position Clutch Switch Ignition Switch Lift Lever Plunger...
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Page 12: To Use Throttle Control
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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. -
Page 13: To Use Cruisecontrol
TO USE CRUISECONTROL 4. Replace retainer spring into clevis pin. The cruisecontrolfeature can be used 5. Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting. for forward travel only. IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge 1. With forward drive pedal depressed to wheels if you change the cutting height desired speed, move cruise control of the mower deck. -
Page 14: Add Gasoline
remove and read oil level. If neces- • To restart movement, slowly release sary, add oil until "FULL" mark on parking brake and brake pedal. dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal • For cold weather operation you should to slowest setting. - Page 15 NOTE: Before starling,readthe warm and NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 cold starting proceduresbelow. feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) 6. Insert key into ignition and turn key the carburetor fuel mixture may need to clockwise to start position and release be adjusted for best engine performance (see "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR"...
- Page 16 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, best mowing performance. See '_O keep mower housing free of built-up LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of •...
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades LubdcaUon Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level J,,,...
- Page 18 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 blade bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet...
- Page 19 ENGINE • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. LUBRICATION • Keep small vent holes open. Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. with API service classification SF-SJ. NOTE: The original equipment battery on Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade your tractor is maintenance free.
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Page 20: Clean Air Screen
7. Refill engine CLEAN AIR SCREEN with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not Air screen must be kept free of dirt and overfill. For approximate capacity chaff to prevent engine damage from "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" overheating. Clean with a wire brush or section of this manual. - Page 21 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and of all foreign matter. i Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. carburetor are covered to keep water out. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free Water in engine can result in a shortened of all gasoline, oil, etc.
- Page 22 7. Install front plate assembly to tractor Brake_, Left Hand suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown. 8. Position front plate assembly between Pedal _ footrest front mower brackets. Raise deck and Lift Link plate assembly to align holes and Adjustment insert flanged pins.
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Page 23: Belt Removal
• Before making any necessary adjust- BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH ments, check that both front plate links are equal in length. • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. •... - Page 24 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable Park the tractor on level surface. Engage brake system which is mounted on the parking brake. For assistance, there is a right side of the transaxle. belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.
- Page 25 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- If your battery is tooweak to start the engine, it MENT shouldbe recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual). Should your transmission require If "jumper cables" are used for emergency removal for service or replacement, starting, follow this procedure: should be purged after reinstallation IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a...
- Page 26 Connect BLACK grounding cable TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- negative (-) battery terminal with SEMBLY remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Raise hood. Tighten securely Unsnap headlight wire connector. Close terminal access doors. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at Close hood.
- Page 27 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your emission control devices and systems, which engine does not operate properly due to are being done at the customers e_pense, suspected carburetor problems, take your may be performed by any non-road engine tractor to an authorized service center for repair establishment or individual.
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Page 28: Engine Oil
Also, alcohol blended fuels (called Immediately prepare your tractor for 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 29: Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Fill fuel tank. Out of fuel. 2. See 'frO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly, Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. - Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION 3. Clean underside of mower Loss of power Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. continued) housing. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Low oil level/dirty oil.
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 2, Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. not rotate (con't) drive belt. 3, Frozen idler pulley. 3, Replace idler pulley. 4.
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Page 32: Service Notes
SERVICE NOTES... - Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) V_TE CLUTCH/BRAKE _ ..(PEDAL IGNITION SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) _....' 85 86 ' ,8b_ -_) 87A FUEL OPERATOR PRESENCE I_uE UNE: RELAY #1 SPARK IGNITION PLUG UNIT...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER !117.272282 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 163465 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 I/4 176138 Switch interlock 175449...
- Page 36 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES _______& 2_55...
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Page 37: Chassis And Enclosures
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4 172542X418 Dash 174996 Panel, Dash, LH 72140608 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 179174X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 172540X615 Hood Assembly 180679 Plate Battery... -
Page 38: Ground Drive
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 GROUND DRIVE _._.-39 26 26... - Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 123583X Key, Square 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. Hydro gear Model 336-0510 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 174901X418 Console, Shift 137140 Clutch Elec 124346X...
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Page 40: Steering Assembly
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 STEERING ASSEMBLY... - Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17513gx418 Steedng Wheel 172393 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...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Tank Fuel 175437X505 Control, Throttle 179022 164863 Screw Hwhd H,-Lo #13016 x 3/4 179124X418 Cap Asm Fuel Clamp, Hose Engine, (See Breakdown) B&S 123487X Model Number 446777-0165-E1 8543R Line, Fuel 149723...
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Page 43: Seat Assembly
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175134 Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 71110616 Bolt 123740X Spring 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 123976X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 145006... - Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180978 Decal, Hood/Seat 181427 Decal Replc 174969 Reflector L.H. 138047 Decal, Battery Diehard 177909 Decal, Hood, R.H. 177913 Decal, Panel Side 177910 Decal, Hood, LH. 149516 Decal, Battery Dngr/Psn Eng 133644 Decal, Customer Maintenanca 177889...
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Page 45: Lift Assembly
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 _ 13 0" KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 179504 163552 Retainer Spring PlungerAssembly 159476 169865 Trunion Sups. Arm. Bearing Pivot Shaft Assembly, Lift 73540600 NutCrownlock 3/8-24 178981 Pin, Groove 12000002 155097 Pointer Height Indicator E-Ring... - Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 MOWER DECK 140- 16_J 103 105 " 102 ,o,_, ?-_/°/__ lo3_\/v" 101 _,__ ,'j 104 106 102/_'...
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Page 47: Mower Deck
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 182032 V-Belt Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 174883 STD533107 Bolt 186532 Bracket Roller Nose LH 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, STD541437 Front 132264 Roller Nowe38-50 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"... - Page 48 , ..n ::oo0 oi-,I ,124 _.94 6-Sealant (Joint d' etancheite) 57-20W50 Oil - 78.80Z (OZ de 78.820 d' H uile) 127 - Seal and O-ring Kit (Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu)
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Page 49: Hydro Gear Transaxle
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 336-0510 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Sq. Hd. Bolt 5/16-24-Ribbed 170351 Main Housing,Assembly 170413 Arm, Brake 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 178782 Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24 170353 Center Section, Assembly 170415 Cotter Pin 3/32 X 3/4... - Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165-E1 lOt' 11LFF_ _7 8 100 _:_ 305( _7 8 1019 LABEL KIT 24 [_ _7A A 447A 207_/_ 1017 524 0 654_ '°713 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1(T_8 OWNER'S MANUAL 447A...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165-E1 1029 1022 'P" _14_ +lse | 121 CARBURETOR OVEFd-IAUL L_._,_,J 633e • 552A 742_ 1123 552A _i124 6910 137 Q 1123 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 117 • 118 •...
- Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165-E1 695V 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT s13_...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690232 _ Jet-Main (Standard) 694001 Cylinder Assembly 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 690989 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 499811 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul Side) 499804 Carburetor 391086 •...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272282 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691062 Flywheel Puller 691031 • Seal-Dipstick/Tube 690966 Wrench-Spark Plug 499602 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 690960 Screw (Fuel Pump) 493880 TerminaI-Sparkplug 808656 Pump-Fuel 691011 Adapter-Air 691012 Cover-Air Guide...
- Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avold serlous injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
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