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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
15.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.272350
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 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before 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 Maintenance........1 7 Warranty..........2 SafetyRules.......... 3 Serviceand Adjustments.....21 ProductSpecifications......6 Storage..........27 Assembly/Pre-Operation....... 8 Troubleshooting ........28 Operation..........1 1 Repair Parts......... 32 MaintenanceSchedule......17 Sears Service......B ack Cover LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual, Searswill repair or replacefree of charge any parts that are foundto be defectivein materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Sears will...
- 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. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- A(_WARNING: In order to prevent ac- lutely necessary.
- 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 machine.
- 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 enters the area. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...
- Page 6 In the state of California the above is re- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- 1.25 Gallons iGasoline nia Public Resources Code). Other states Unleaded iCapacity may have similar laws. Federal laws apply and Type: Regular on federal lands.
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer 1/2-20 (1) Hex Bolt (1 ) Locknut 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Extension Steering Wheel Adapter Shaft teering Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Keys...
- 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 4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder NOTE: You may now roll or drive your bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor tractor. from the skid. 5.
- Page 10 CHECKTIRE PRESSURE J CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated Before you operate your new tractor, we at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- wish to assure that you receive the best rect tire pressure is important for best performance and satisfaction from this cutting performance.
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL...
- 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 Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Ammeter Light Switch Position...
- 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
- Page 14 These heights are approximate and may • If slowing is necessary, move throttle vary depending upon soil conditions, control lever to slower position. height of grass and types of grass being • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push mowed. clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- •...
- Page 15 ADD GASOLINE Insert key into ignition and turn key • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular not run starter continuously for more unleaded gasoline with a minimum of than fifteen seconds per minute.
- Page 16 MOWING TIPS • If grass is extremely tall, it should be • Mower should be properly leveled for mowed twice to reduce load and pos- best mowing performance. See "TO sible fire hazard from dried clippings. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Make first cut relatively high;...
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,_. _._ _ ._._z _=__.S_._'_ o_" ,/_ REGULAR SERVICE DATES C::::: TB_rak;reOsPse_:'° n Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change...
- Page 18 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when per- on mandrel assembly. forming any maintenance. 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as shown.
- Page 19 BATTERY Check your engine oil level more frequent- ly to avoid possible engine damage from Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. running low on oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of op- However, periodic charging of the battery eration or at least once a year if the tractor with an automotive charger will extend its life.
- Page 20 AIR FILTER ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Debris may clog the engine's air cool- Your engine will not run properly using a ing system. Remove blower housing and dirty air filter. Replace pre-cleaner after clean area shown to prevent overheating every 25 hours of operation or every and engine damage.
- Page 21 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. tractor unless the engine and transmis- of all foreign matter. sion are covered to keep water out. Water •...
- Page 22 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT 5. Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to springs. side. If the following front-to-back adjust- 6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both bracket and secure with retainer spring.
- Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE 2. Measure distance between brake oper- BELT ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. 3. If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen The mower blade drive belt may be re- jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance placed without tools.
- Page 24 BELT INSTALLATION - TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY 1. Carefully work new belt down between transaxle belt keepers and onto the _(_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- input pulley. erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame 2. Slide belt into the center span keeper. and smoking materials away from bat- 3.
- Page 25 REPLACING BATTERY TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type _WARNING: Do not short battery plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located terminals by allowing a wrench or any behind the dash. other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, SEMBLY...
- Page 26 FINAL SETTING - 2. Check that holes "A" in governor control lever and hole in governor plate 1. Start engine and allow to warm for five line-up. If holes "A" are not aligned, minutes. Make final adjustments with loosen clamp screw and move throttle engine running and shift/motion control cable until holes are aligned.
- Page 27 Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- or using ethanol or methanol) can attract age at the end of the season or if the trac- moisture which leads to separation and tor will not be used for 30 days or more. formation of acids during storage.
- 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. 3.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ LOSS of power 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 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
- Page 31 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 SCHEMATIC ÷ 0Eo o1113 0LAoK BATTERY RE° FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION OCCUPIED) SWITCH 8LACK /_ATYMENT CLUTCH 8LACK GROUNDING BLACK (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) SPARK IGNITION BLACK UNIT...
- Page 32 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 33 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Uric 4207J Cable Ground 6ga 12" black 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch Ign Delta Push-In 140403 Key lgn Molded Craftsman, Delta 179720 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 Cover Terminal Red 131563 178861...
- Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 31 chassis-pl.lt23...
- Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174620 Chassis Lt Stamping 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 174643X010 Saddle SLKSCRE FLT SDL 126471X Clip Insulator .406 Mtg Hole 168348X010 Dash SIkscr PIm Mech Sym 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk.
- Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 GROUND DRIVE drive-saddle 25...
- Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 72110612 Bolt Carr. Sh 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 Dana D4360-140 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Uric 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 123666X Pulley Transaxle 18/20"...
- Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 STEERING / / // steef_g _pL,{t42...
- Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel Steering Opp Sears BIk 175131 Axle Asm Front 169840 Spindle Asm Lh 169839 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Washer Thrust .75 x 1.230 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
- Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 ENGINE I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.lcyl KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170545 Control Th/ch 123487X Clamp Hose BIk 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 137040 Line Fuel 20" Engine (See Breakdown) 181654 Plug.
- Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 SEAT ASSEMBLY ..-16 seat It.knob 1 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 td 140551 Bracket Pvt St 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 19131610...
- Page 42 Pad Footrest LH Domestic 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH 186019 Decal Replcmnt 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust 163204 Decal Fender Craftsman White 185512 Manual Owners English 149516 Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng 185513 Manual Owners Spanish Acme 156439 Decal Danger Fender Eng/span...
- Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 LIFT ASSEMBLY lift- rh, 1piece 3 KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 173288 Link Front Wire Asm lnner/Sprg W/plunger 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 175689 Trunnion 12000002...
- Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 MOWER DECK i147 142 42 deck man-t-path...
- Page 45 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" STD541437 STD533107 Bolt 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH. Retainer 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, STD624003 Front 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 Washer, Hardened 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
- Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 DANA TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 <- 1"...
- Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 DANA TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170981 Housing, Upper 120472X Spacer, .633 X .87 X .755 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 105928X Sprocket, 9T 134400 Ball, Detent 170988 Gear, Bevel, 36T 105904X Spring, Detent 134394 * Assy, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft...
- Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 282H07,TYPE NUMBER 0231-E1 718 ' 434_ 584_ 1264 146 _1 358 ENGINE GASKET 943 o 617 0 1022 6o1_ 8420 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL...
- Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 282H07,TYPE NUMBER 0231-E1 1098 VALVE GASKET SET 617 _) 1022 238 0 1022 5240 1022 268_ 267 _...
- Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 282H07,TYPE NUMBER 0231-E1 634A,_ 1001 _106 105 I_ 137 _ 276 _) 95(:_ 121 CARBURE_R OVERHA_I-T 1266AO 104 _ 127_ 276 (_l 231_ 987_} 105 I_1 137 _ 634_1_ 1266 106 {_ 142 _ 6170...
- Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 282H07,TYPE NUMBER 0231-E1 305A 1267 697 _ 544_ 8O3 _ 310 1 579e • _ 503_ 1070 802 @ 311A NOTE: For Rep/acement Starter Motor, See Reference 309.
- Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 282H07,TYPE NUMBER 0231-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Q:[:Gasket-FIoat Bowl 697132 Cylinder Assembly 281165 Kit-Choke Shaft (Manual 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 495097 Choke) Side) Kit-Choke Shaft (Choke A 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 141A 495931...
- Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272350 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 282H07,TYPE NUMBER 0231-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692034 Starter-Armature 698403 Cover-Air Cleaner 544A 390837 Starter-Armature 495933 Bowl-Float 697144 Bushing-Governor Crank 690192 Gasket Set-Carburetor 691119 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 691326 {3 Seal-Throttle Shaft 691029 Nut (Starter Cable) 1005 697853...
- 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.
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