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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
17.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.272650
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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.
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 sure the area is clear of other people _WARNING: In order to prevent ac- before mowing.
- 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 • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven enters the area. terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...
- Page 6 Forward: Ground Speed Congratulations on making a smart pur- 2rid 1.4 (MPH): chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod- ucts, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protec-...
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering F[__ Steering Wheel Extension _St_eritg Shaft Adapter Seat (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Video...
- 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 6. Lower seat into operatingposition and TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See sit in seat. Operation section for location 7. Slide seat until a comfortableposition function of controls) is reachedwhich allowsyou to press 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise clutch/brakepedal all the waydown. attachment lift lever to its highest po- 8.
- Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for replac- upright position. ing motion and mower blade drive belts 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front in the Service and Adjustments section 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. I',,,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
- 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. Attachment Ignition Switch Light Switch Position Ammeter...
- 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 • The average lawn should be cut to ap- • To restart movement, slowly release proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. season and to over 3 inches during hot • Make all turns slowly. months. For healthier and better looking TO TRANSPORT lawns, mow often and after moderate •...
- Page 15 ADD GASOLINE WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and • Fill fuel tank to bottomof filler neck. Do above) not overfill. Usefresh, clean, regular 6. When engine starts, move the throttle unleadedgasoline with a minimumof control to the fast position. 87 octane.
- Page 16 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 17 AS YOU COMPLETE BE O B SEBV,CE S "V'OE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners II_s Lubrication Chart Check Sharpen/Replace Battery Level Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxie Cooling Check V-Belts Check...
- Page 18 Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer TRACTOR and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when per- shown. forming any maintenance. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 BRAKE OPERATION Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat stopping distance at high speed in highest...
- Page 19 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE:The original equipmentbattery on your tractor is maintenancefree. Do not Determine temperature range expected attemptto open or removecaps or covers. before oil change. All oil must meet API Adding or checking levelof electrolyteis service classification SF-SJ. not necessary.
- Page 20 1. Pull up on air filter cover handle and Remove screws from blower housing rotate towards engine. and lift housing and dipstick tube as- 2. Remove cover. sembly off engine. 3. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry pre-cleaner from base.
- Page 21 We do not recommend using a garden carburetor are covered to keep water out. hose to clean your tractor unless the Water in engine can result in a shortened electrical system, muffler, air filter and engine life. WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1.
- Page 22 4. Connectfront links to mowerdeck and To obtain the best cutting results, the securewith retainersprings. mower housing should be adjusted so 5. Connectsuspensionarms to rear that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" deck bracketsand securewith retainer lower than the rear when the mower is in springs.
- Page 23 BELTREMOVAL- 4. Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust 1. Removemowerfrom tractor(See "TO REMOVEMOWER"in this sectionof if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than five (5) feet in highest manual). gear, further maintenance is neces- 2.
- Page 24 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has Engine occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a Sears or other qualified Center service center. Clutching TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Keeper...
- Page 25 TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - Terminal 1. Connect one end of the RED cable Cover Keps to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis. Bolt 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of Positive fully charged battery.
- Page 26 ENGINE IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result Maintenance, repair, or replacement of if screw is turned in too tight. the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers ex- PRELIMINARY SETTING - pense, may be performed by any non-road...
- Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- which leads to separation and formation of age at the end of the season or if the trac- acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. age the fuel system of an engine while in _WARNING: Never store the tractor...
- Page 28 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 "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. 3. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. mechanism. not rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 SCHEMATIC ,,Ik REoOII1 0LA0 BATTERY AMMETER STARTER BLACK (OPTIONAL) WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE IGNITION (NOTOCCUPIED) SWITCH SEAT SWITCH BLACK BLACK • BLACK ATTMENTCLUTCH GROUNDING BLACK(CLUTCHOFF) CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) SPARK • BLACK IGNITION PLUG U UNIT •...
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key lgn Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness lgn 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal Red 178861...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 17060612 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17490608 174330X558...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 GROUND DRIVE 26 27...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5 Transaxle (See Breakdown) Peerless 206-545C STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 146682 Spring Brake Return 123666X Pulley Transaxle 134683 Keeper Belt Engine 12000028 Ring Retainer...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 STEERING ASSEMBLY 43 _...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 STEERINGASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 175131 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 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170545 Control, Throttle 124028X Bushing Snap 17720408 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd. Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Roll 1/4-20 x 3/4 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4 Engine, (See Breakdown) Briggs...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 140122 121248X Bushing, Snap 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt 1343O0 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 121250X Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 DECALS KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 184852 Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal, HP Engine 146046 184728 Decal, Hood RH 181702 Decal, Panel Dash 179128 Decal, Deck 160396 Decal, V-Belt Sch 184729 Decal, Hood LH 172331 Decal, Deck Heavy Duty...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865 Link, Lift, LH.
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 MOWER DECK _146 142 _ lO2_ 13-- 10----< 9"---_...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly_ 42" STD541410 Locknut STD533107 Bolt 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake Front 178515 Washer, Hardened 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
- Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C &SA 706A...
- Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 770128 Transaxle Case 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 776395 Countershaft 792075...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 27 _=_ 718 _ 1oI_ 11_ 584_ 1264_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 868 _) 943 O 1270 20@ 0170 1022 691 (_ 842 O 524 @ 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL [ 1036 EMISSION LABEL I...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 1096 VALVE GASKET 617 O 1022 63/ ' 1022 6170 99_, 1029 664@ 1022 4o4 614 _ 0._6o6 _ 216/_ 222_ 1119_ _3_2o9_r6_ 267 %`...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 634A_._ 1091 142_ _-1o6 24o,@ 95o_ 121 CARBUREg_R OVERHAf_ET 1266AQ 987_) 276@ 104 _ 127_ 231_ 105 _ 1266 0 106 [_ 6170 6a4..e 1266 0 117_ 1266AQ 977 CARBURE_R GASKET SET...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 305A 1267 305 _ 697 # 803_ 310 1 1070 802 @ 6OlA 310 1 61_® 8o3A 1883 311A NOTE: For Replacement Starter Motor, See Reference 309.
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) t 18 697492 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 391086 Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 697241 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 697106 Sump-Engine 697190 Carburetor 698147 Head-Cylinder 695005...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272650 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 692424 Terminal-Spark Plug 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 690968 *+ Seal-Valve 697122 Elbow-Intake 495877 Kit-Pinion Spring 698083 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 393456 Wire-Connector/Alternator 691261 Washer (Starter Cable) 691641...
- Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees, Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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