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J CRIIFTSMRN" I
LAWN TRACTOR
21.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.272452
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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.
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 pm, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/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 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubdcated 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 defective in material or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below.
- Page 3 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. • Be sure the area is clear of other people 4BkLook for this symbol to point out before mowing.
- Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off and be sedously injured or interfere • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree with safe machine operation. • Never allow children to operate the limbs, etc.
- 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.
- Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIRCATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, "_asoline engineered and manufactured to give Unleaded and Capacity and you the best possible dependability and rype: Regular performance. SAE 30 _)ilType Should you expedence any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a _,PI-SF-SJ): (above 32°F)
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 114-28 Steedng Steedng Wheel Extension _St_eo_g Shaft Adapter Seat (1) Washer 17132 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob (_1_(1) O_ Drain Tub_ For Future Use Video Cassette...
- Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassambled 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 TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. function of controls) 1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise washer securing seat to cardboard attachment lift lever to its highest packing and set aside for assembly of position.
- Page 10 CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION INSTALL MULCHER PLATE ALL BELTS (If previously removed) I. Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive upright position. belts in the Service and Adjustments 2.
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTIONOR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP UGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT...
- 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 of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Ught Switch Position Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Ammeter Choke Control...
- 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 2. Lower mower with attachment lift The cuttingheight rangeis approximately control. 1-1/2"to 4". The heightsare measured from the ground to the blade tip with the 3. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. engine not running. These heights are TO STOP MOWER BLADES - approximate and may vary depending disengage attachment clutch control.
- Page 15 TOWINGCARTSAND OTHERATTACH- longer. Drain the gas tank, start the MENTS engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel Towonlythe attachments that are next season. See Storage Instructionsfor recommended by and complywith additional information. Never use engine specifications of the manufacturer of your or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tractor.
- Page 16 • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° Fand grass will plug mower and leave below) undasirabte clumps. Allow grass to dry 7. When enginestarts,slowly push chokecontrolin untilthe engine before mowing. beginsto run smoothly.Continueto •...
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,_'f_;_,_#_'_'_ J,,_J Fi,,,. o. 8 AS YOU COMPLETE __O_J "_l,_'l_. _" "_ _-_J,_ IIIllllI Check Operator _ Interlock Systems R Check f orLoo_Fasteners L_.a.on Chart V ° Sharpa_Replace Check Battery Level Mower Blades Battery and Terminals Check TmnsaxleCooling c_._v-e_ _O.LM, og(w_ o=hr)
- 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. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
- Page 19 BATFERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your tractor has a battery charging system cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will which is sufficient for normal use. How- result in increased oil consumption when ever, pedodic charging of the battery with used above 32°R Check your engine oil an automotive charger will extend its life.
- Page 20 CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, To insure proper cooling, make sure the tighten dipstick cap securely onto the grass screen, cooling fins, and other tube before removing dipstick. Keep external surfaces of the engine are kept oil at =FULL"...
- Page 21 WARNING: TO AVIOD 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. Tum ignition key to =STOP" and remove key. 5.
- Page 22 • To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING on both front links an equal number of Adjust themower while tractor is parked turns. on level ground or driveway. Make sure • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower tires areproperly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
- Page 23 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Mandrel Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL- 1. Remove mower (See fro REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.
- Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER 4. Replace washers and snap retaining dng securely in axle groove. NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT 5. Replace axle cover. The tmnsaxle should be In neutral when NOTE: To seal tire punctures and the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, gate) position.
- Page 25 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdll. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the gdll. Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Weak or Dead...
- Page 26 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ENGINE Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your Maintenance,repair,or replacementof systems, emission controldevices and w hich engine does not operate propedy due to are being done at the customersexpense, suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authodzed service center for may be performedby any non-road engine repairestablishmentor individual.
- Page 27 Immediately prepara your tractor for alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or storage at the end of the season or if the using ethanol or methanol) can attract tractor will not be used for 30 days or moisture which leads to separation and more.
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section In manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See =TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not =CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes 3.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ Lossofpower 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. Clean underside of mower 3.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section In manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades wlll 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Wom/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
- Page 31 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE STARTER ..CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH IGNmON ..(NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH *"_ ' [ .._,, lul.u I un urrl CONNECTOR SPARK (OPTIONAL) BL_K IGNITION UNIT PLUG PLUGS ON FUEL, TWIN CYL ENGINES) _,.IAR_I _tSTEM (X/TFIX'G...
- Page 32 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER' )17.272452 ELECTRICAL ..
- Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 VOLT 28 AMP 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 114-20unc x 3/4 7603J Case Battery 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 HolddownBattery FrontMount 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 176138 Switch, Interlock Push-in 175688...
- Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES ,°...
- Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Assembly 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 BumporHood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, LH. 172106X431 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 174330X612 HoodAssembly 126938X BumperHood...
- Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 GROUNDDRIVE 26 27...
- Page 37 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 GROUNDDRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ..Tmnsaxle (See Breakdown) 71170764 Bolt, He:<7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 Pasdass 206-545C STD551143 Washer 146682 Spdng, Return, Brake 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool-Proof 123666X Pullay, Trensaxle 134683 Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H.
- Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 STEERING - __81 t_" I "-..--..1 • • ,½...
- Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 STEERING KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 159944X428 SteeringWheel 172393 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 62661-1 Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Draglfnk STD551137 Washer, Lock...
- Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 ENGINE _'"_ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170546 Control,Throt Paddle Engine, B&S, (Sea Breakdown) No. 445777-0154-E1 149723 Muffler Exhaust 159955 Exhaust Asm. Left 160589 Exhaust Asm. Right 171877 Bolt5/16-18unc x 3/4 W/Seres 162797 Heat Shield Lt 165391 Gasket, Muffler 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237...
- Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 SEATASSEMBLY KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 18Q597 Seat 121248X Bushing,Snap 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, Cardage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 7111O616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 121250X Spring 145OO6...
- Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156439 Decai, Fender Danger Sears 146046 Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor 181569 Decal, Engine 1603.96 Decal, Mower Drive Schematic 177356 Decal, Hood, R.H. 138047 Decal, Battery Diehard Sears 177357 Decal, Hood, LH. 172331 Decal, Deck Sears 177355...
- Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 LIFTASSEMBLY ,,_0 1718 " _,_._...
- Page 45 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring#5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 120183X Beadng Nylon BIk629 Id 125631X Gdp Handle 122365X...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 MOWERDECK 1,51 153 1: 106_.- 103 175 ll__i(Ji ii [ § 101/_,,, ,'j104 106 117 + 119" 114"_ 119_" _117...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42- 149846 Knob CustomOval STD533107 Bolt 144959 V-BaR 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, STD541437 Front 136420 MulcherCover 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 35/42- Deck 71081010 Screw Pan HD Phillip 10-24 x 5/8 STD624006...
- Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODELNUMBER206-545C NUMBERS H...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-MODELNUMBER206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxio Cover 786026 Dowel Pin 780086A Needle Beadng5/8" 792076A FlatWasher 770128 Transasle Cace ,312 ID x .059W 776395 Countershaft 790079 Brake Lover 776409 Output Shaft 792073A...
- Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 BRIGGS& STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER445777,TYPENUMBER0154-E1 9291' 10T_J 11_) 1 _°_,_ I'_ * REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 265_] TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR 267 8 INSTRUCTION MANUAL. _1058 OWNER'S MANUAL J _ONS L_RELI _32.1 LlO19 _B_L KIT, 4'® 1017_ 524 O 447A 8...
- Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 BRIGGS& STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER445777,TYPENUMBER0154-E1 211_ ©15lO 4 I 383,,_ 914 g" 240,_ _._ 635 1169t 385" _788 1_8_o_ I "--601 387_:Z- 628 _ 163_ 418 _ 9180 ..^_-"_--_ I _ I t 108_ 1L_J130 95,1 010,, 12_1_RBURETOR117"...
- Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 BRIGGS& STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER445777,TYPENUMBER0154-E1 741f 729; 526 | 14741 8_1 73352_ 111911_ _)19r 303_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 86:83_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 163_ 2760 1051_ 51A_ 8.a_ 943(_ 842_ 691 ® 524 O 697 _z_...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0154-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 694001 Valve-Throttle Cylinder Assembly 690993 499585 Kit-ThrottleShaft Bushing/Seal Kit 499805 391086 Float-Carburetor 690069 Tube-Fuel Transfer Sump-Engine 499803 693998 Gasket-Float Bowl Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 1) 690994 O:1:...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272452 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0154-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 690968 .+ Seal-Valve 691064 Alternator 399916 Wire/Connector-Alternator 691185 Regulator 690970 .+ Gasket-Exhaust 691029 Nut (Govemor Control Lever) 690960 Screw (RockerArm Cover) 497606 Drive-Starter...
- Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted line Indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that Its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4.
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