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Craftsman 917.272911 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 20.0 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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LAWN TRACTOR
20.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.272911
This product has a low emission engine which operates
IIL_._II
differently from previously
budt 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. • Never carry passengers. _WARNING: In order to prevent ac- • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- cidental starting when setting up, trans- 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 •...
  • 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 Forward: AGREEMENTS 3round Speed 2nd 1.5 ',MPH): Congratulations on making a smart pur- 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 Reverse: time.
  • 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 Extension _St_eritg Shaft Steering Wheel 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 INSTALL SEAT NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate Adjust seat before tightening adjustment instruction below to remove the tractor knob. from the skid. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See...
  • 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. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP...
  • 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 cutting height range is approxi- 2. Start mower blades by engaging at- tachment clutch control. mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are mea- sured from the ground to the blade tip with TO STOP MOWER BLADES the engine not running. These heights disengage attachment clutch control.
  • Page 15 TOWING CARTS OTHER ATTACH- Acidic gas can damage the fuel system MENTS of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should Tow only the attachments that are recom- be emptied before storage of 30 days mended by and comply with specifications or longer.
  • Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and • Do not mow grass when it is wet. below) Wet grass will plug mower and leave 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry control in until the engine begins to run before mowing.
  • Page 17 PILL 'N OATES AS YOU COMPLETE BE ° B SEBVICE OATHS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners liars Lubrication Chart Check Sharpen/Replace Battery Level Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check...
  • 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 If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 19 BATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when ever, periodic charging of the battery with used above 32°F.
  • Page 20 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for Every 100 hours of operation (more often checking level. For accurate reading, under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), tighten dipstick cap securely onto the remove the blower housing and other cool- tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil ing shrouds.
  • Page 21 INJURY, WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE 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. Turn 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 the mower while tractor is parked turns. on level ground or driveway. Make sure • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 23 With parking brake "Engaged" Mandrel TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Pulley Park the tractor on level surface. Engage TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable of left footrest.
  • Page 24 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Engine Pulle 1. Block up axle securely. Clutching 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear Stationary wheels have a square key - Do not lose). 3. Repair tire and reassemble. NOTE: On rear wheels only: align Keeper grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.
  • Page 25 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the BLACK cable first from chassis backside of the grill. then from the fully charged battery. RED cable last from both batteries. 3.
  • Page 26 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your Maintenance, repair, or replacement of engine does not operate properly due to the emission control devices and systems, suspected carburetor problems, take your which are being done at the customers ex- tractor to an authorized service center for pense, may be performed by any non-road repair and/or adjustment.
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- blended fuels (called gasohol or using age at the end of the season or if the trac- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tor will not be used for 30 days or more. which leads to separation and 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 917.272911 SCHEMATIC 0E0 o111 0LAOK BATTERY FUSE STARTER BLACK (OPTIONAL) WHETE '© : _2) I AMMETER SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL WHETE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH Wl-I_TE BLACK ,BLAo •1_ LUTOH BLACK SLACK (CLUTCH OFF) GROUNDING CONNECTOR •...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 145491 Cable Ground 121305X Switch Seat 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk. Pin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal 178861 Solenoid 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 209_ chassis-Laser -It,stlt 10...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Assembly 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2...
  • Page 36 T_CTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 175410 Pulley, Engine Peerless 206-545C 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 146682 Spring, Return, Brake STD551143 Washer 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool-Proof 12000028 Ring, Retainer 134683...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 STEERING...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - ,. MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 STEERING KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 175131 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 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 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs intek4win KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170547 Control, Throt Paddle 137180 Arrestor, Spark 17720408 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 157103 Tank, Fuel Engine, B&S, (See Breakdown) 161696 Cap Fuel Guage No.
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 LIFT ASSEMBLY 32 / KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 173288 Link, Front 159471 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13 Uric Shaft Assembly, Lift 73350800 Trunnion 105767X Pin, Groove 175689 12000002 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 SEAT ASSEMBLY __...--- 16 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Fender 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Uncx 1 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc 19131610...
  • Page 43 181824 Decal, Lower Dash 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 184916 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal, Rplcmnt 165800X428 184899 Decal, Fender, Craftsman Gold 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 156368 Decal, Fender STLT Oper lnst 185323 Owner's Manual, English 185326 Owner's Manual, Spanish...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 MOWER DECK i147 .__ 105 106 _'_ 102/_ 113 111 114 _117 10_, @116 42 Dinah-t-path stlt 3.
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Knob Custom Oval 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 149846 STD533107 Bolt 144959 V-Belt 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, STD541437 Front 136420 Mulcher Cover 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"Deck 71081010 Screw Pan HD Phillip 10-24 x 5/8 Washer #10...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C _,,,,31A...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 786026 Dowel Pin Flat Washer .312 ID x .059W 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792076A Brake Lever 770128 Transaxle Case 790079 Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 776395 Countershaft 792073A...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407677, TYPE NUMBER 0229-E1 929A_ 213_ A| 407677-0229-E1...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407677, TYPE NUMBER 0229-E1 1022 1029 1100 914% 1022 418_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 137 O 616 r] 552 Q 51A _ J142J 1128 jp"] 552A 8 742_ 404_ 276 _ 552A6 1123...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407677, TYPE NUMBER 0229-E1 74I_ 334_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 153 1o22 868 _) 573_ 1119_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3© 513_ I 276 O 783 _1; 51A_ 868_ 943 0 _579 524 _...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407677, TYPE NUMBER 0229-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690231 Cylinder Assembly 499806 Float-Carburetor 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 499803 Tube-Fuel Transfer 391086 *Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 690994 OSGasket-Float Bowl 697473 Sump-Engine 499807 Kit-Choke Shaft 693998...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272911 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407677, TYPE NUMBER 0229-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 865B 691015 Cover-Air Guide 696459 Alternator 690968 *+Seal-Valve 691532 Strap-Ground 393456 Wire/Connector- Alternator 691029 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 691127 Screw (Rocker Cover) 497606...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 56 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Your Home For repatr- in your home - of all major brand apphances, lawn and garden equipment, or heahng and coohng systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessones owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

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