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Craftsman 917.272056 Owner's Manual

16.0 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
16.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272056
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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 Llne
5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.conYcraftsman

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Doug Andersen
May 6, 2025

Hi. Looking for the rubber retainer for the left hand steering on a craftsman LT 1000. I dont see it listed as the part that is on my model. The rubber retainer slips over the ball and the end of the steering rod holding the rod from popping out. Do you carry this part? Do I have to buy the whole spindle assembly to get that part?

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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 Llne 5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.conYcraftsman...
  • Page 2 Parts Ordering ..... Back Cover LIMITED'FWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS 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 found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructions in the manual and on the control and tipaver accidents, which can...
  • 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.
  • Page 5 • 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 of • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor.
  • Page 6 REPAIR AGREEMENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS A Repair Agreement is available on this GASOUNE 1.25 GALLONS product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details. CAPACITY UNLEADED ANDTYPE: REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OILTYPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE • Read and observe the safety rules. 32°F) •...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel I nsert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt washer 3/8 1) Lock 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Extension Steering Shaft Boot teering Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure sate 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 Label tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instructionbelow to remove the tractor from the skid. Terminal TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Batter Operation section for location and Door function of controls) 1.
  • Page 10 CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION INSTALL MULCHER PLATE OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) 1. 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. & BATrERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,NEON ENa,NEOFF O,LPnESSUnE uo._eoNo%._.P FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED ATTACHMENT REVERSE...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lift Ammeter Plunger...
  • 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 _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower • The average lawn should be cut to without either the entire grass catcher, on approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. during hot months.
  • Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER _JlLWARNING: Experience indicates that A'rrACHMENTS alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract Tow only the attachments that are moisture which leads to separation and recommended by and comply with formation of acids during storage. Acidic specifications of the manufacturer of your gas can damage the fuel system of an tractor.
  • Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50' F and below) 6. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depend- MULCHING...
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCESCHEDULE --tLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ;ERVICE DATES Ch_k BrakeOpera,on c_._ 1hr. p .,=.,,o Check Operator Presence and interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners t#/7 Sh_rp_JRep_ace Mower BI_ P#_/4 L._=,o. C_,. Check sa,ery L ev_ Cie_ Ba_e_y andTerml.a_ IV 4 Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Bade Belt(8) Tension...
  • 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 hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 19 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. Determine temperature range expected • Keep small vent holes open. before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. •...
  • Page 20 SPARK PLUGS Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Replace spark plugs at the beginning of remove the blower housing and other each mowing season or after every 100 cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • 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 Water in engine can result in a short- free of a_l gasoline, oil, etc.
  • Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Measure distance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of Adjust the mower white tractor is parked mower housing as shown. on level ground or driveway. Make sure • Before making any necessary adjust- tires are propedy inflated (See "PROD- ments, check that both front links are UCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE PARKING BRAKE"ENGAGED" BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - Nut "A" 1. Remove mower from tractor (See ='1"O REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual).
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts The transaxle should be in neutral when dealer, Tire sealant also prevents tire dry the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock rot and corrosion.
  • Page 25 Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in Negative Terminal Positive Terminal the backside of the grill...
  • Page 26 ENGINE 1. Be sure you have a dean air filterand the throne control cable is adjustedproperty Maintenance, repair, or replacement of (see above). the emission control devices and sys- 2. Start angine and allow to warm for five tems, which are being done at the minutes.
  • Page 27 Also, experianca 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 ore.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. 3. Wait several minutes 3. Engine flooded. before attempting to start. 4.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. 3. Clean underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower, housing.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. mechanism. not rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt, 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler puUey. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 SCHEMATIC lqllqt BATTERY SOLENOID AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) CLUTCH I BRAKE • (PEDAL UP) ..SPARK PLUGaAp O--O UN,T NOTE YOUR TRACTOR EQUIPPEDWITH ASPECIAL THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.
  • Page 32 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd l/4-2Ounc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 161343 Switch, Intedock 17,5688 Harness Asm LightW/4152j 4152J Buro Ught #1156 4799J Cable BattePj 6 Ga 11" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wirered 175158 Fuse 73510400...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 2041...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood_ash 1_08337X013 Dash STD633710 Bo;t, Caniage 3/6.16x3/4 155927 Panel, Dash, LH. 145660 Clip Tinnerman Gdlte p/L 172107)(010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrot 3/8-16 x 1/2 144983X558...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272056 GROUND DRIVE 26 27...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 175410 Pulley, Engine Peedess 206-545C 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 146682 Spdng, Return, Brake STD551143 Washer 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 154778...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 STEERING ASSEMBLY +/"...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 139768 SteedngWheel 154427 Axle Assembly STM p Dropped STL 169640 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 917.272056 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170548 Control, Throttle "i37040 Line, Fuel 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head, ..
  • Page 41 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272056 SEAT A SSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 140123 Seat 7L:_o0412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20xl -1/2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Z_nc 7111 C616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 121250X...
  • Page 42 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 177368 Decal, HP Engine 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 172331 Decal. MowerSrs 165799X428 PadFOOtrestRHSTLT 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 17_208 Owner% ManusJ, English 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 179209 Owner's Manual, Spanish WHEELS &TIRES PART DESCRIPTION 59192 Cap Value Tire...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/ STD624008 Retainer Spring Plunger 173_88 Link Front 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 733,508G0 Nut .Jam Hex 1/2-13 uric 105767X Pin Groove 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 1Z_00C_Z E Ring #5133-62 73800800...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 MOWER DECK "= 118_...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272056 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 141043 Guard, TUV Idler 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" $1_333107 Bolt 149646 Knob Custom Oval 144959 V-Belt 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front STD541437 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 136420 Mulcher Cover 71081010...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PARr PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Tmnsaxle Cover 790079 Brake Lever Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 780086A Needle Beadng 5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 770128 Trans_xle Case 792085A...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER26509 YLINDER HEAD, VALVE BREATHER ,--,l...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 12-032-03-S Seal, crank.shah 12-755-94-S Kit. cylinder head Block, cylinder (Includes 3-17,Gaskets Use Short BlOCk 12 522 041 Ot-S (Qty. 2), 12 041 O2-S, &...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES IGN[TION/ELEC_R]CAL...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR o- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION IGNITION/ELECTRICAL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086-14"S Screw, hex. flange 12-281-01-S Duct, air M10x1.5x46 25-341-03-S Knob, air cleaner cover 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 12-096-24-S Cover, air cleaner 12-083-12-S Precteanar, element 24-162-03-S...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM !OIL PAN I LUBRICATION...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER26509 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Linkage, choke M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 12-079-11-S Clamp, cable M8xl.25x70 12-237-01-S Screw, hex. flange 25-098-04-S Starter assembly (IncLudes 24-086-43-S Screw, lobed socket 3-8) M-664020-S M6xl.0x20 (2)
  • Page 54 TRACTOR --MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272056 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 EXHAUST_ CRANKSHAFT FUELSYSTEM _._/11 '_:/_"i 3 -`0...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6x1.0(2) 12-014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" 25-139-27-S Plug, cup M-629116-S Stud M6xl.0x116 (2) EXHAUST 12-853-115-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 5,6.7 qty 1)
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 60 Forrepairof majorbrand appliances in your own home.,. no matterwho made it,no matter whosokl 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ Any_me, day ornig_ (1-800469-4663) (U.$Aand Canada) Forrepairofuany-in products like vacuums, lawnequipment, a nd electror_s,callforthe nearestSears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anyth_,day or rYght [LJ.SA only) www,.sear_com ,,,,..

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